My first 8 1/2 x 11 layout

Here's my first attempt at a 8 1/2 x 11 layout. I think I like this size - less space to fill up. This is one of my favorite photos of all time. This photo was taken by my friend Luis. That little cutie is his son, Caden (about 4 - 5 years ago).

Another creative stretch for me was the use of stickles. I love the way stickles look but I often struggle with when and how I use them. The Mickey icon and the letters for Caden's name have been "stickled". I have never used this much of my "stickles" on a project.

Hope this inspires you to stretch your creative muscles ;-)

Happy Father's Day

It may seem a little odd but this is what I made my dad for Father's Day. He loves this dog and has hardly any pictures of him.

Photo blog updates

I have finally figured out that I should just use my camera phone to take pictures for my POTD project. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. The pictures aren't high quality but I am not striving for perfection. To view my photo of the day blog, click the link on the right side of the screen.

An oldie but a goodie...

Our IT guy in our office recently found out that he will have a new addition to his family in December. He is a great guy and this is going to be their first child. I think it is very cute how he comes into my office and will just drop some random baby information. This week he came into my office and said "Well, it's just one..." One what? I was thinking, but quickly realized he was talking about the new baby which I have lovingly nicknamed "Sea Monkey". Any one who knows me knows that I LOVE babies! So having a new little one on the way to buy cute stuff for thrills me. Plus, we get to have another baby shower! (YEAH!!!)


That leads me to the photo below ... this was a diaper wreath I made for a baby shower we had in our office last year. Super easy to make and functional because you decorate the wreath with small baby items (botties, mittens, teething rings...) You could also use the diapers if you wanted to. This is a super easy, super cute project that is sure to WOW the parents to be!

Flip flop album (Cosmo Cricket)

Here's a peek at my first attempt at a mini album made out of flip flops. I think it turned out pretty good. Just need to find some photos. Patterned paper is Cosmo Cricket Snorkel.

Bungle Jungle mini

Here is a mini album I made for some pictures of my favorite little guy using the Bungle Jungle paper from Sassafrass Lass. I absolutely love this paper - it is so great for pictures of kids. I have been doing a lot of mini albums lately. This one is called a flip out album.

You've gotta love Disney!

Who doesn't love Disney? Growing up so close to the House of Mouse it was required that you like Disney. That's probably why when Debbie suggested a Disney album for a March class a jumped at the chance.

The class will be on March 28th. Please contact Scrap Paper Scissors for more information: http://scrappaperscissorsinc.blogspot.com/