365 is done!!

So I finally, finally finished up my 365 album. I had a few filler pics to print and I had to fill the spots on the front and last page. I was so stuck and I searched and searched for ideas but couldn't find any. I had kept most of the index prints from Costco so I cut them up in slices and just pasted them to the cards from the kit...kinda like a summary. I also journaled the front and explained what this album is and added the date, my name, and then added the 2009 stickers. The pics might be kind of cheesy but its done. If I see something better, I can always change it.
So glad I did it but will be taking a break this year.
Next year I'd like to do the digital version of it.

The pic above and below are from the first page.

The one above is from the back page...the one below are my last two pics of the year.

A chipboard coaster I made for Valentines Day...Used Bo Bunny pink dotted cardstock, Hero Arts Stamps, SU Ink, Ranger Embossing Powder, and the Slice Calendar Card for the title. That Calendar card is one that I thought I wouldn't use but seem to go to a lot.

And Maui, who is nearly 4 months old now. She is a beast in everyway. I love this monster!

The kids were having fun with their tunnels and they put one up on the love seat. Maui ran up it to the top of the couch. It was so adorable.

Thanks for looking...

few layouts and a coaster

Just a quick post. Did a few layouts this past week...feeling a little behind here. This layout was a ton of work, I know it doesn't look like it but I got half way through the layout and redid it. Reprinted pics and tossed out the rest. I used sketch #78 from Got Sketch. I think creating my own sketch and arranging things on pages are the hardest part of scrapping for me. I'm really finding myself using them more since I'm a lot happier with my work. and sketches just really seem to balance the page. I'm so NOT good at that. Used my Slice on "awesome", the banner, and the swirl you see on the calendar. Used the Basic Grey Indian Summer line here...love that line! I only have the 6x6 pad so this sketch was perfect for it!

Added a Jenni Bowlin calendar, and some MM Autumn Splendor leaves. Even pulled out some super old school MM Thanksgiving/Fall definition stickers. And those wooden buttons? Got them from Hong Kong on ebay...took a month to get those but I like them because they are so different.

And a change of pace here. Wanted to scrap Kendall's soccer pics. I had printed two, 4x6 pics and had another plan. But then I saw Laura's page here (see post below) and decided to lift it but using a different color scheme. I loved her layout especially because the pics stretched across the page and I had 2, 4x6 pics to use. Worked out perfect. I didn't intend on using a red, white and blue theme. LOL. Started with the red, white, and grey to go with the uniforms and then added on blue to match my husband's coaching uniform.

And I'm on a coaster kick lately. Trying to make these so that I have one out by the front door for every occasion. I ran out of my Bazzill coasters so I made my own from chipboard...just rounded off the corners. Used my Calendar Slice card here, Autumn Splendor, and my wooden buttons, and the MM definition sticker.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used

Awesome Autumn

Cardstock, Foil Paper, and Ribbon: AC

PP and Chipboard Letters: Basic Grey

Slice Machine, Leaves, Felt Letters, Staples, and Stickers: Making Memories

Border Punch: Fiskars

Stickles: Ranger

Calendar Die Cut: Jenni Bowlin

Corner Chomper: We R Memory Keepers

Soccer

Cardstock: Bazzill and Stampin Up (blue)

Lace Paper and Border Sticker: KI

Diecuts and PP: Scenic Route

Ribbon: AC and Stampin Up

Mini Staples: Ranger

Chipboard Letters: Basic Grey

Chipboard Stars: Gin X

Letter Stickers: Heidi Swapp

White Pen: Uniball Signo

Mini Letter Stickers: Making Memories

Corner Chomper: We R Memory Keepers

Thanksgiving Coaster

PP, journal die cut, definition sticker, Slice Machine (calendar), Ribbon: Making Memories

Clips and Distress Ink: Ranger

Wooden Button

More Halloween Project

I have had SO much fun the last couple of weeks making some Halloween decorations. I'm not really into that holiday but the stuff out there is so cute and fun! I made this coaster, after seeing Laura's adorable one here. I didn't have the same background paper so I found this oldy but goody PP from 7 gypsies. I hoard this paper because its a classic!

I purchased a little easel for the coaster to put by the front door. This would be a fun project to do for all the holidays and seasons...hmmm.

The die cuts and paper are from the Recollections (Michael's brand) Halloween line. Used the Slice to cut out the word "Halloween" and also the green index label holder. I added some extra owl die cuts with pop dots and added some googly eyes. I also added a sakura glitter pen to the die cut word.

This 8x8 layout used products from the Making Memories "Autumn Splendor" line. Love the colors in it. Just wanted to do a quick layout of my girl at the pumpkin farm. She's 8 months old, then 2 years and 8 months old. I think we skipped a year. LOL.

And lastly, I'm making these treat bags for Kendall's first grade classroom. Used the Recollections line again here. I used my SU Big Notz Die cut and folded it in half. I added the border using the Martha Stewart drippy goo punch, stamped the sentiment, and added some bat confetti. The treat bags I purchased are a little big so I cut them down but I think they are too wide, I'm not about to go out and purchase more.

I have about 23 more to make so I'll be busy!

Supplies Used

Coaster: Bazzill Coaster, 7 Gypsies and Recollections PP, Recollections Die Cuts, Slice Machine and Design Cards (Calendar and Studio Essentials), Sakura Glitter Pen, Heidi Swapp Distressor, Memories Ink, W R Memory Makers Corner Chomper, and Ranger Inking Tool.

Lil Pumpkin: Making Memories PP, mini letter stickers, and leaves, Hobby Lobby Kraft CS, SEI Ribbon, Basic Grey mini chipboard letters, EK Sucess Circle Cutter, Fiskar's Border Punch, and Jute

Treat Bags: Recollections PP, Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Punch, Stampendous Stamp, Memories Ink, Hobby Lobby bat confetti, Michaels treat bag