Bath Time Cutie Layout

Today I did some scrapbooking. I found a really cute sheet of bath time patterned paper by The Paper Studio in my collection and decided to use that with two photos of my eldest son in the bath.

Supply List:
Paper- The Paper Studio
Stickers- Sticko Stickers by EK Success
Adhesive- Elmer Glue stick, Glue Dots
Tools- Le Pen journaling pen in blue, X-Acto knife

Additional views

So Precious Layout

 Supply List:
1- 4x4.5 photo
Patterned Paper- The Paper Studio (Color Kaleidoscope)
Alphas- Sticko by EK Success
Ribbon- Offray
Adhesive- Scrapbook Adhesives Mounting Squares, Glue Dots, Xyron
Tools: Le Pen in brown, Big Shot, Sizzix Stars Dies, Memento Ink

Shakira McCoy, 7th Grade Layout

     On Friday my Mother-in-Law stopped by to pick up my 2 oldest kids for a trip they where going on. While here he gave me a copy of my Sister-in-Law's 7th grade school photo (shes 13). I sat down to scrap whith full intentions on setting back to work on my Holocaust Museum photos, but that looked more fun. Until I realized I dont have any mint color paper. What on earth is wrong with me? I have been loving mint this spring. I own like 5 mint colored shirts, but I have no mint colored paper? That will be fixed as soon as I can run to the store. I was going to blur out the photo for copyright reasons (since I do not own the copyright) but I didnt have to because the light left alot of noise on the photo so you still cant see it. Worked out. It was taken by Life Touch at my sister-in-law's school.

Supplies List:
1 Photo
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Recollections, Unknown (The Good Life Paper Pad)
Alphas: Thickers by AC (Doll & Delight), Recollections glitter adhesive bk chipboard
Pearls: Recollections
Adhesive: Glossy Accents, Elmer's Dot Runner
Tools: Friskers Shape Cutter, Friskers Shape Template, Cutting board, sketch by my creative sketches

El Paso Holocaust Museum 9 photo- 2 page Layout

     Today I sat down to scrapbook a trip DJ and I took to the El Paso Holocaust Museum in 2008. I have been putting off these photos for so long because there is soooo many of them. There's not that much embellishments with a Holocaust theme, and to be quite honest, I just didn't know how to approach the project. So I told myself just sit down and do at least on layout. So I did just that. I approached the project thinking I don't want 5 million pages in my book about the museum, so I tried to use as many photos as I could on the layout. Now after doing that, I don't really love the layout and would rather have 2-3 photos on the layout and have the 5 million pages that have 2-3 pages that I don't love. So continuing with this project I will do probably do single pages with 1-3 photos.

Full Layout

Left

Right

Supply List:
Cardstock: Recollections (blk), Bazzil (navy & gray)
Ribbon: Offray
Pattern Paper: Recollections (Bright & Basic collection), as well as some wood grain scraps
Xacto Corner Rounder
Big Shot
Spellbinders Shapeabilities (Nested Lacey Pennants)
Adhesive: Glue Dots, Elmers Dot Runner, Elmers Craft Bond
Mini Brads: Recollections (stars)
Alphas: Recollections (white), AC Thickers (Rockabye)
Journaling Pen: Pigma Micron 005
Photos 4 (4x6), 2 (3.5x2.5), 3 (4x4)

National Scrapbooking Day 2013

National Scrapbook Day was a very busy day for me. I had to go to work at 9 am after getting off at midnight. Than after getting off work I had to stop at prepare the everything for the Mayweather vs Gerauro fight night Dennis (err.. we) hosted. Only to find a hour and a half left in the day to scrap. So I took that hour to create.

Remember This Layout

Supply List:
photo- I used a 4x3 photo
sketch: Basic Gray basic sketch 5.28.12 by Marinette Lesne
cardstock- recollections (yellow & tan)
patterned paper- The Good Life (unknown) and Classics (The Paper Studio)
stamp- Vintage Camera (Stampabilities)
adhesive- Elmers Dot runner, Glue Dots
twine- Primo (AC)
alpha stickers- Delight Thickers (AC)
bling- Recollections
ink- Rich Cocoa (Memento)
ribbon- Celebrate It
pen- brown Le Pen
tools- hole punch, Friskers Shape Cutter, Friskers circle template, Cricut scissors

Picture Day Layout

Supply List:
Paper- Color Kaledeidoscope by The Paper Studio
Alpha Stickers- Bubble-A- Bilities by The Paper Studio
Bling- Iridescent Adhesive Rhinestones by Recollections
Adhesive- Elmer's Dot Runner
Journaling Pen- Le Pen in Green
2 photos
Ink- Rich Cocoa by Momento
Sketch- Studio Calico NSD Sketch
Big Shot
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Hexagons
Paper Trimmer 

Little Dude Layout

     After my little shopping spree, I sat down to play with my new goodies. I created this layout using all new papers. I bought the twine a couple days ago so thats also new. :) I'm really pleased with the outcome.

Supply List:
Patterned Paper- Little Sport and Good Time collections (unknown-there is no branding on the pack)
Twine- Primo by AC
Adhesive- Glue Dots, Elmer's Dot Runner, Glossy Accents
Stickers- Sticko
Scissors- Cricut
Sketch- Purple Pumpkin July Sketch

Hobby Lobby Haul

     I went to Hobby Lobby today to pick up some glue,  but left with alot more than glue. I decided to do my first ever haul, to share my new goodies with you. So here you go.

Pretty Hair Layout

     I have my scrap cave all put together, so I decided to do some scrapping. I created a layout of my daughter, Zan' Drea. I titled the layout Pretty Hair because the photos are of her right after getting her hair done and she was telling everyone "look, pretty hair". 

Supply List:
2 portrait style 4x6 photos
Recollections Flowers
Making Memories Brads
Recollections adhesive backed pearls
Micron 005 Pen
Ofray Ribbon
Recollections glitter chipboard alphas
Bazzil cardstock
Recollections patterned paper (I used 3 diff pieces)
Paper Trimmer
Adhesive

DJ 10 Jan 2008 Layout

Finished this single photo layout a week or so ago but never got around to posting it.
Supply List
Red bazzil cardstock
Yellow scrap cardstock
Lime Green Offray ribbon
Blue w/ green stitching Offray ribbon
Light Blue Simplicity buttons
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Ribbon Tag Trio dies
Sizzix Big Kick
Sticky dot runner adhesive by therm-o-web
Xyron X adhesive
DMC embroidery thread in blanc

Snowflakes layout

I completed what I believe is my best layout to date. I used a sketch by Nicole Nowosad as inspiration. Its pinned on my Sketches board on Pinterest you can check it out here: http://pinterest.com/pin/281543697971907/

Supply List
2 1.5x1 inch photos
sketch
A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge
Cricut (I have the original Cricut)
Making Memories snow flake brads,
Best Occasions Glitter Paper
My Mind's Eye Holiday Glitter Book Paper Pack
Le Pen in black
Offray Ribbon
Bazzil Navy Cardstock
Glossy Accents
Therm-o-web Sticky Dot Runner

TTFN,
Zanette McCoy

Out Shopping, A day in the Life, & Bundle of Joy layouts

     Hey y'all! Today, I wasn't actually scheduled to work but I went in to get some overtime hours. My job doesn't actually offer overtime that much so I'm trying to take advantage of it while I can. I am going to be doing alot of overtime this week by going in 3 hours earlier than my usual 4pm. Which is really going to cut into my crafting time. :(( But the paycheck will so be worth it.
     For dinner tonight I started making ribs, but I was so hungry from not eating before I went to work I microwaved a family size banquet Salisbury steak TV dinner, than whipped up some mashed potatoes and garlic bread. I will finish the ribs and put them in them in the fridge for tomorrow that way, I'll only need to cook some sides and reheat the ribs.
     I haven't been very good about keeping my promise to myself to craft a little bit everyday. But... I have been getting more craft time, which is really all I wanted.

     For this layout I used a sketch by Jenny Evans from Creative Scrappers.  I have it pinned on my sketches board on pinterest. You can check it out here: http://pinterest.com/pin/281543697156301/

 

 

 

 

Supply List:

Sketch- I used one by Jenny Evans

Recollections patterned paper - I used 3 diff patterns (plaid, blk w/ white dots, & blk w/ gray dots)

Recollections cardstock- I used a gray and black

one 4x4 photo- I used one of my husband

1 strip of ribbon- I used black Offray ribbon

6 pcs of bling- I used black square bling from Making Memories

Alpha stickers- I used black Stickopotamus alphas

Adhesive- I used Ad Tech Crafters Tape in Permanent, my Xyron X in permanent, and Glossy accents

 

     For this layout I used a sketch by Susan Stringfellow from Sketch Savvy. Its pinned on my sketches pinterest board it you want to check it out here: http://pinterest.com/pin/281543697894293/ The picture links to the Sketch Savvy blog which has loads of sketches and awesome work.

 

 

 

Supply List:

Sketch- I used one by Susan Stringfellow #98



 Recollections cardstock - I used a turquoise and lime
Bazil cardstock- I used a pretty yellow
patterned paper- I used a blue strip that I had in my scrap stash
photo corner punch-m I used one from EK Success
Brads- I used blue ones from Making Memories
2 4x6 photos- I used 2 of my eldest son DJ
String- I used DMC embroidery threat in blanc\
Adhesive- I used Ad Tech Crafters Tape in permanent as well as Glossy Accents

     Alright last one for today. For this one I used another sketch by Susan Stringfellow. You can see the sketch here: http://pinterest.com/pin/281543697263451/   Loved the sketch, but hate the layout. I dont think it turned out how I pictured it. Ill probably redo it later, but for now here is is.

 



Supply List:

sketch- I used sketch #65 by Susan Stringellow

paterned paper- I used 2 differant scraps and a spper old baby jungle themed (all from my stash)

robbon- I used some that came on a gift I recieved last Christmas

tag- I used one from recollections

chipboard embellishmen- I used 2 from that baby jungle set I got the background paper from

Adhesive- I used my Ad Tech Crafters tape and my Xyron X both in permanent

 

Thanks for reading!

Zanette

Bye Bye scrapbook page

I'm on a mission to craft a little bit everyday beginning right now. So I sat down at my craft desk and began of course, began with the craft I know most...Scrapbooking. I pulled out all my photos from 2008 and began my album. My first page was of 2 pictures from New Years day. We were packing the car to begin our road trip back to Fort Bliss, TX after our vacation to visit Dennis's family in Lakeland, FL for Christmas. DJ (maybe 3 weeks old) and Paw Paw were saying their good byes.

My layout is inspired by a sketch I found on Pinterest, by Susan Stringfellow. Its pinned in my sketches board if you'd like to check it out.  http://pinterest.com/ZanetteMcCoy/sketches/

Recipe:
1 pc blue cardstock from colorblok
1 pc navy cardstock from bazil
1 pc patterned paper (a patchwork quilted pattern) from The Paper Studio (I fussy cut the "patches" apart)
1 pack of white glittered chipboard letters from recollections
1 strip of ribbon- I used Offray its a boy (I flipped it over so you cant see the its a boy side)
glue- I used Ad tech Crafters Tape in permanent
2 4x6 photos- I cut mine to 4-5.5 and 4x5
1 brown marker- I used one from Le Pen
cutting tool- I used an skilcraft cutting board

I don't think you can tell but the 2 strips of paper on the left side of my journaling where actually an after thought. Zan' Drea (my daughter) took a green Copic to my page when I went to get a drink. As an result I had to replace the second Y and add the 2 extra patches to cover her "artwork".

Shakira 08 Layout

This layout took me a couple of days and alot of pouting, before I finished it. It had juice spilled on it, i burned myself several times with the hot glue gun, and I lost my scissors for 2 days. After all that I managed to pull it together to come up with this:

Although it is defanitly not what I originally planned for this page, I think it turneed out pretty decent considering I was going to throw the entire page away. The journaling tag says "Shakira McCoy 8 yrs. old". Everything else is pretty basic. For the leaves I used the pedals of green flowers. I hot glued bling in the center of my flowers to create flowers that matched the shirt she was wearing.

Supplies Used:
Red cardstock (I have no idea what company, originally I used classic red bazzil but that got ruined)
Recollections Flowers
Recollections Butterfly
Making Memories Journaling Tag
Making Memories Bling (black)
Walmart Craft Bling (red) (unsure of the name of the brand)
5x7 Photo of my sister in law (Shakira)

Zanette

Relaxing Weekend

     This weekend was a welcome rest from the go, go, go that my week consists of. We didn't work on the nightclub at all. Whoo Hoo! I am really starting to see why everyone doesn't want to own a business, cause it's HARD! But eventually, I will see the fruits of my labor. Even though I didn't get any real work done today was sort of productive, I did some housework.
     Sometimes I really wish there were more hours in the day because there are so many things I wish I had more time for. My scrapbooking and genealogy are two of those things. I love to work on my scrapbooks and genealogy, unfortunately hobbies come in at the bottom of the list of things that need to be done everyday. *sad face* Speaking of hobbies has anyone ever noticed that there is a TV show for everything except crafts? I really wish they would make some shows about scrapbooking, stamping, jewelry making, sewing, cross stitching, crochet, knitting or some other type of crafting. If you need a host, I'd be happy to fill that position. Just saying.
     Does anyone have any good reads they recommend? I love historical fiction and mystery fiction! But I'm not discriminating, I will read just about anything.
Good night,
Zanette

Some of my digital pages

Here are a few digital pages I did using Scrapbook Factory Deluxe. What do you think?

Need New Company Name...HELP

So I was trying to build a website, which I have no idea how to do, and I was registering my domain name, Legacypreservation.com, turns out there is already a company that has that name. They publish your family story (written by you) for you. This really sucks big time because Legacy Preservation fit so nicely with my company and what I do. Scrapbooking+Genealogy=Legacy Preservation, see what I'm saying. So perfect, yet so not happening. I am verry mad right now and would really love the current Legacy Preservation to go out of business like tomorrow. Yes, I am hate'n right now. But now I need a new company name. Which is NOT easy to come up with. I feel like screaming right now. you know what, AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!, there I feel slightly better after my virtual scream. Now I must set to work coming up with a new name for my company, than register it immediately. Going to bed mad is never good, but its late and I can't help that my blood is boiling with anger that I cant have what I want. If I was 2 I'd be on the floor kicking and screaming right now, but I'm not so off to bed I go.