Thanks mom

I finally took photos of a tin I altered holding a cute little accordian album. A secret pal sent me the tin a while ago. I used WeRMemory Keepers papers, Chatterbox rubon alphas, floral rubons from Scrapworks, and of course pens (Sakura Permapaque and Uniball Signo white).

My mom used to say funny things... that I didn't think were funny when I was little. I often find myself saying the same goofy things to my son. My favorite:You can pick your nose, you can pick you seat, but you can't pick your family.

I'd hear this when my sister, LeeAnn, and I would fight like maniacs.

I also used some photos of myself when I was younger that my sweet mother was thoughtful enough to save all these years.

So thank you secret pal for the cute candy tin, and thank you mom for all the one-liner advice you shared over the years.

Links to more of the album:
Inside the lid
Mini album pages
The bottom

CALLING ALL DOODLERS!

Do you doodle? Would you like to have your doodled layout or project showcased in a new book? Here's your chance! (by the way, there's a more recent post now with an update... http://thescrappyone.blogspot.com/ )

As the author of a new book being released in 2007, I'm looking for other papercraft projects to showcase that use some type of doodling... swirls, dots, lines, arrows, flourishes, etc...

For a chance to be published in this book (being distributed nationally through major craft stores), please email an image (under 100k please) of your best, previously unpublished, and recent layouts or paper craft projects by January 7th to me at maelynnc@gmail.com.

Also, include a short bio or link to your resume. A resume is NOT mandatory.

Also, if your submission uses any products manufactured by Leisure Arts, please note that with your submission. You'll be notified by Jan. 14th if your project has been chosen for publication. If so, you will need to send a hi-res, high quality photo of your item at that time. Sending the project in for scanning or photography may be necessary. (We'll take great care with your items.) If you have any questions, please email me.

Good luck!

Doodling class on Monday

Hey everyone! Well, I've got my son off to his dad's until 2007. Boo hoo:( He'll be headed to the Mayan Ruins for the holidays. Christmas in Mexico. Not bad! That kid's passport has more stamps than mine! But since he's gone and I have some time to myself... I'm teaching a class on doodling on Monday night from 6-7:30 at Scrapbook Mania. I was thinking since we will probably have a smaller class because of the holidays, if you've already taken my doodling class before and would like a refresher course... I can take some people for half the price of the original class... $7.50. Just call the store and let them know you'll be coming. Make sure to bring your pen and your workbook from the original class.

I'll also have some more time to scrapbook over the next couple of weeks. I altered this cutting board (pictured left) I bought at the dollar store (uh, for a dollar) for my mom for Christmas. The heart is made of cork so she can tack stuff up to it if she wants and there are 2 tiny clothespins holding hearts that can hold notes or whatever, too. I know, my mom and I look exactly alike. hehehe. I used almost all Fancy Pants product for this project. Now, to wrap it and mail it....

Dear Santa

Yay! I did some scrapbooking today. Man I am under the weather though. I just can't bear to lay on the couch and do nothing. Every once-in-a-while, that's fine, especially when I'm sick. But today, I had to do something.

So, I pulled together some really cute stuff from Fancy Pants and did a few layouts. India at Scrapbook Mania gave me some of her chipboard and I used some of that, too. This layout is entitled "Dear Santa" and it's about Cory being gone for Christmas this year. (click on image for bigger version.) I know, boo hoo. I will miss him like crazy but don't be too sad for me. We'll make up for it when he gets back. Plus, I plan to sleep in. Remember what that's like? hehehe

Have a great week everyone.

Home sick and doodling

Well, my poor kiddo has bronchitis so I'm home today. I hate that for my baby but while I'm home. and he's resting, I thought I'd might as well post an update....

I have another Doodle-de-do class coming up on December 18th from 6-7:30 pm at Scrapbook Mania. I'm sure there are some spaces left. So if you've not been able to make the last 5 classes because they were sold out, this would be a great time to sign up. I imagine it will be a smaller class with the holidays right around the corner. :) The cost is $15 and you get a great black pigment pen - the Zig Millennium .05 black. You'll learn tons of doodling techniques, all about tools, handwriting, etc. To sign up just call or visit Scrapbook Mania.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!