tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26554143198437739762024-03-19T03:27:38.751-07:00 Island Mommy LivingA blog about scrapbook pages and crafts.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-81078018541934564662016-03-06T14:34:00.000-08:002016-03-06T14:34:41.879-08:00Scrapbook Supply Haul and New Layout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm a bit excited about my shopping trip a few days ago. You see, here in Sugarloaf Key, Florida, there are literally no craft supply stores. I have to purchase every single scrappy item online, which is no fun at all. But, the other day, I popped into the local <a href="http://www.beallsflorida.com/" target="_blank">Bealls</a> and found a few hidden gems. </div>
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Can you believe it? I know they aren't brand new collections or anything, but they are new to me! </div>
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Here's what i found:</div>
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-Pebbles "Basics" 12x12 paper pad</div>
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-Crate Paper "Boys Rule" 12x12 paper pad</div>
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-MME Jubilee "Sherbet" 6x6 paper pad</div>
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-MME Jubilee "Tangerine" 6x6 paper pad</div>
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-We R Memory Keepers "Chalkboard" 6x6 paper pad</div>
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-MME Jubilee "Wonder" Chipboard Elements</div>
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-MME Jubilee "Sherbet" Chipboard Elements</div>
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-MME Jubilee "Tangerine" Chipboard Elements</div>
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-MME Niche "On Trend" Gold Chipboard Alpha Stickers</div>
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-Simple Stories "I Am" 4x6 Clear Sticker Sheets</div>
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I was inspired by my new products and made a fun layout:</div>
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The photo is of me and my awesome stepmother.</div>
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I layered some patterned paper behind my photo and added a doily from my stash.</div>
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I added my title and a few purple flower chipboard stickers and fell in love with the color combination. I don't think I ever used these colors together on a layout, but i think they work well together</div>
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I added my journaling, date stamp, a mini gray clothespin and scattered a few purple sequins from my stash to finish my page.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-5991429575787115922016-03-04T20:03:00.000-08:002016-03-04T20:03:26.583-08:00Scrapbook Layout with a Grid DesignI'm not sure why, but I rarely use a grid design on my layouts, but always love how clean and neat they turn out. <br />
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For this layout, I used my<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank"> Studio Calico February Kits</a>. First, I chose this photo of my son Cole from 2011. He is always smiling and happy since he was a baby. Next, I cut a piece of black & white striped patterned paper down to 6x12 and used this as the base for the grid design. I went through the cards in the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank">Project Life Kit</a> and found these 3 that i wanted in my layout. One card for journaling, one for a sub-title/quote, and one with a heart that I could embellish even more. <br />
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I layered a few pieces of plain white card stock behind my photo to help it stand out from the patterned papers. I found the<a href="http://www.cratepaper.com/default.aspx?PageID=252&CategoryID=869&ProductID=13897&RootCatCode=03000" target="_blank"> Crate Paper "Poolside" woodgrain paper</a> in my stash and adhered it behind the layered photo. I then added my title using the gorgeous peach puffy alphas from the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank">Scrapbook Kit. </a> </div>
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I wanted to layer up the heart Project Life card to make it pop. I used a wood veneer conversation heart from <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank">the kit</a> and glued it to a blue heart that I punched from my scraps. Behind that, i hand cut a couple more hearts out of a glassine bag and adhered it with pop dots. </div>
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I added my journaling to the project life card and added a charcoal banner sticker from the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank">Planner Kit.</a></div>
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I added the date to the quote card with a <a href="http://miniandsquare.storenvy.com/collections/324201-stamps-tools/products/2590146-studio-calico-roller-date-stamp-v3" target="_blank">Studio Calico Roller Date Stamp</a> using my favorite <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/ink-pads--2/color-theory-ink-pad-mint-hint" target="_blank">Studio Calico Color Theory "Mint Hint" ink pad. </a> </div>
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I then used the<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2016/01/february-reveal" target="_blank"> Hello Forever Stamp Set in the Kit</a> on a piece of white card stock and cut it out and stuck it in the layers behind my photo. I also used a few vellum heart stickers above my photo to add a bit more color. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-68532535961697311292015-06-24T14:04:00.003-07:002015-06-24T14:04:20.496-07:00Island Life and a new Scrapbook Process Video<div style="text-align: center;">
I absolutely love living on a tropical island. I'm originally from the Philadelphia area and my husband is from the mountains in North Carolina. He and i moved to the Florida Keys about 6 years ago and knew it was our forever home. We are lucky enough to wake up every morning and see water surrounding our tiny island. We truly appreciate our surroundings. This got me thinking........what does Cole think?</div>
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He was born here and this is all he knows. This is his normal everyday life. I wonder if he will appreciate it when he's older. </div>
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I made this page for my new Youtube Series: STUDIO CALICO DAY. Every week I will use my current Studio Calico Kits and take inspiration from the Studio Calico Blog.</div>
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This week, I used a <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2015/06/sunday-sketch-ginny-hughes-e182cc27-bc45-48ac-841e-4d6593c54b86" target="_blank">Sunday Sketch</a>, a <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2015/06/weekly-challenge-a-bold-title" target="_blank">Weekly Challenge,</a> and a<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2015/05/create-a-confetti-pocket-on-a-layout-tutorial-marcy-penner" target="_blank"> Tutorial.</a></div>
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The <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2015/06/weekly-challenge-a-bold-title" target="_blank">Weekly Challenge</a> was to use a bold, floating title. I was very inspired by a<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/2015/05/create-a-confetti-pocket-on-a-layout-tutorial-marcy-penner" target="_blank"> Tutorial by Marcy Penner</a>. She made a Confetti pocket along the bottom of her scrapbook page. She is awesome. </div>
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Do you shop at thrift stores? My mother loves them. I remember as a child, hunting through shelves of nicknacks to find a beautiful treasure to call my own, well after a good cleaning. Even as an adult, I love rummaging threw piles of books, racks of clothing, and bins of previously- loved goodies. I'm not a huge shopper, but at second stores I can go a little crazy and not feel guilty of spending too much money. </div>
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In my new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfaGhJFMxF9sa3Y8ZSBjozEeCTSExbZn" target="_blank">THRIFT STORE JUNKIE</a> Episode, I share my DIYScrapbook Embellishments. I'm surprised at how well they turned out.</div>
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My name is Andrea, and I'm a THRIFT STORE JUNKIE. It's taken a long time to admit this out loud. The truth is, the thrift store calls my name. It says ( in a spooky voice) , "Andrea, come to me. I have beautiful, unique treasures that you can hoard in your home. Some are sparkly, and some are dingy, but you NEED them. You NEEEEEEED THEM!"<br />
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Seriously......whats wrong with me? Actually, do you know what? I don't care whats wrong with me, thrift stores are AWESOME-SAUCE! <br />
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I rarely find scrapbooking items from my local thrift store. But when I do, I add it to my stash and forget that I bought it. A fews days ago I hit the Jackpot. I found like 100 sheets of 12x12 scrapbook paper. I had to pinch myself. I mean it wasn't designer paper or anything (Im also a designer paper junkie) but I liked most of the patterns, so I bought all of it for $1! What?<br />
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On my drive home, when I do most of my important thinking, I was brainstorming how I could use my thrift store finds to create a Youtube series. It suddenly came to me.....<br />
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In my new Youtube Series, I make scrapbook layouts from my Thrift Store Kit. My kit is limited to only items from the Thrift Store. What I think is cool about this is that it will really push the limits of my creativity. I'm kind of in a slump and I need to light my creative flame again. <br />
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I'm having some fun with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VPyoJyRoDiWX7z0D2AAlg" target="_blank">my YouTube Channel</a>. Of course I'm completely obsessing about it too, wanting to do a new video every day of the week. But it's so cool! I have so much to learn and I'm challenged in the technical department, but so far its a fun ride. </div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VPyoJyRoDiWX7z0D2AAlg/playlists" target="_blank">" Gettin' Sketchy Wit It"</a> is a series with a new episode every Tuesday (hopefully). Each week I will pick a different sketch to use as inspiration. I'll share my creative thought process on creating a layout and manipulating the sketch without losing my personal scrappy style. Or whatever that means. </div>
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That's not a beer gut, I was pregnant. But, honestly, I look thinner then than I do now. However, I'm not at all willing to stop eating ice cream. And I accept it. Moving on.........</div>
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If you have a sketch that you'd like me to feature on a future episode, let me know. Leave a comment on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrqDC-19_Ko" target="_blank">this YouTube Video </a>or send me a message. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for visiting today! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VPyoJyRoDiWX7z0D2AAlg" target="_blank">my YouTube Channel</a> and never miss an episode!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-23044100136233990912015-06-09T11:09:00.001-07:002015-06-09T11:09:26.216-07:00New CSI Challenge & Sketch #166<div style="text-align: center;">
I love being on the<a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/major-case-file-no-166-case-closes-on-june-30-2015" target="_blank"> CSI</a> Design Team. Their challenges are so much fun and make me push my creativity. Here's the newest Layout I made:</div>
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This is a photo of me when I was 2 years old, playing in my Grandmother's kitchen drawer. I was even a weirdo at 2.</div>
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This is what<a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/major-case-file-no-166-case-closes-on-june-30-2015" target="_blank"> CSI's Challenge #166 </a>looks like:</div>
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<u>THE SCHEME:</u> Used all 5 colors.</div>
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<u>EVIDENCE:</u> Used stripes, scallops, numbers, flowers, and paint.</div>
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<u>TESTIMONY: </u> I journaled about a favorite childhood memory, I wrote my journaling on my background, and I used the Inspo word: play.</div>
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Good Morning Beautiful People! Well, it's the 1st day of summer break and my son is already bored. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!</div>
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This quote is so true to me. I feel, as a mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, etc, that my happiness needs to come first. Because if I'm unhappy I'm not useful to those around me. But if I'm happy it makes me a better person, mom and wife. So where do I find my happiness? Doing things for others, spending time with family, and paper crafting.</div>
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My husband and I went on a little "Lovers Escape" to a local Resort in Key West. We only spent one night and it rekindled our romance. It was awesome!</div>
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I did it! I finally went through with it. I've been dreaming about this day for almost a year. It went much differently than I imagined, but it's uploaded. The depute of my first ever Scrapbook Process Video: "Faith".</div>
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I was inspired by <a href="http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2015/05/lm-244-amusing-anecdotes-inspirational.html" target="_blank">Lasting Memories Challenge #244</a> and a <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/1909/sketch-to-scrapbook-page-half-page-photo/" target="_blank">Shimelle Sketch.</a> </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-86065933722684201032015-05-27T18:51:00.000-07:002015-05-27T18:51:23.599-07:00Lasting Memories Challenge #242 - Scrap Theme <div style="text-align: center;">
Hello to my beautiful scrap-happy friends. This <a href="http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2015/05/lm-243-anything-goes-wtheme.html" target="_blank">month's theme at Lasting Memories</a> is "Life's Affirmations". This week the challenge is to scrap anything about this month's theme. This got me thinking about a time in my life when I was working on myself. In 2006, I woke up one morning and disliked almost everything about myself. I didn't like the person I had become and made a decision to go on an intense journey to change everything about my life. I met the most amazing and inspirational people in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and they forever changed my life. It has been a continuous journey to make the positive changes necessary to life a full and happy existence. One of the most important lessons I've learned is to "Live in the Moment". </div>
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You see, my brain is never naturally living in the moment. I sometimes have to close my eyes and try to completely empty all thoughts. When my brain is finally quiet, I listen to the noises that are going on around me, then the smells, then open my eyes and see.. I love this moment right now.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-29542451100199584872015-05-23T20:56:00.000-07:002015-05-23T20:56:28.680-07:00CSI Case #165 <div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm proud to announce that I am on the Design Team over at <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">CSI</a>. I highly recommend checking out this awesome challenge blog. They have unique challenges every month to get your creative juices flowing. The gallery is filled with tons of inspiration from scrapers around the world. To be continued.............</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08565949789916019135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655414319843773976.post-21470276769177408362015-02-01T06:42:00.001-08:002015-02-01T06:43:08.426-08:00New Month New Theme at Lasting Memories<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey y'all. Sorry I've been a little slower with the ole blog this past week. I recently took on a new and amazing job in my local town. I can't wait to share it with you in a later post.</div>
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Lately, I've been applying for a few different design teams. And usually, on of the questions in the application is, "what is your style?". At first I struggled with this question because I've only been scrapbooking for a few years. I learned from youtube process video, particularly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/shimellelaine" target="_blank">Shimelle Laine</a>. From there I started scrap lifting layout I found online so I could practice different styles and techniques. About a year ago, I developed my own style. </div>
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One word that comes to mind when describing my style: Layered.</div>
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I created this layout for the <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-153-case-closes-on-february-5-2015" target="_blank">CSI Case File #153</a>:</div>
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Is it true? Did <a href="http://scrapbookchallenges.com/sbc-blog/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Challenges (aka-SBC)</a> really pick me to be on their Design Team? Heck yes they did and I'm so excited to be a part of their awesomeness. They have weekly challenges to inspire your creativity. </div>
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Isn't that an awesome sketch? Their is so much you can do with it. Here's what I did:</div>
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I altered the sketch quite a bit. I kept the basic design of the sketch, but moved stuff around. For instance: I used one photo instead of two, tightened up the layers, moved the embellishment clusters, and made it my own. </div>
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Good morning fabulous people! (sung in my best opera voice)</div>
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I found this awesome challenge blog and just had to tell y'all about it. It's called <a href="http://scrapitwithasong.blogspot.com/p/challenge-rules_9.html" target="_blank">Scrap it with a Song</a> and it blows my mind. Every month they post a challenge involving a Pop Song and a Rock song. The idea is to create a paper project using inspiration from one of the songs. Inspiration can come from the lyrics, the title, the theme, or whatever inspiration strikes while listening to the song. I think this whole concept is genius. I mean, music can alter my mood on any given day, so why not look to it for creative inspiration?</div>
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This month's <a href="http://scrapitwithasong.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-challengeu2-katy-perry.html" target="_blank">Pop Challenge</a> Song is Katy Perry's ROAR.</div>
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Top of the morning to you! This month's theme at <a href="http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lasting Memories</a> Blog is Life's Moments. As a scrapper, I love filling my albums with my perfect little family doing perfect little things. All of us with smiling faces and eyes full of love. Well ladies and gentlemen, NOT TODAY!</div>
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This week's challenge is <a href="http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2015/01/lm-225-lifes-lessons.html" target="_blank">Life's Lessons.</a> I scrapped a photo of my son on a fishing trip. He learned about the role of a "bait fish"(a fish used as bait to catch a larger fish). He figured out, in his innocent little mind, that the bait fish would die. It saddened his sweet little heart, and broke mine. </div>
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<i style="box-sizing: inherit;">pl.n.</i> <i style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">(used</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">with</span> a <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">sing.</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">verb)</span></i><div class="ds-list" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-left: 1cm; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden;">
<b style="box-sizing: inherit;">1. </b>A <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">technique</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">involving</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">the</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">use</span> of <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">two</span> or <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">more</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">artistic</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">media,</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">such</span> as <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ink</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">and</span><span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">pastel</span> or <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">painting</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">and</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">collage,</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">that</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">are</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">combined</span> in a <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">single</span> <span class="hvr" style="box-sizing: inherit;">composition. Found: <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mixed-media" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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I absolutely love mixed media scrapbook pages. LOVE THEM! I have so much fun playing with paints, stamps, and texture paste. It's a whole new world to me.</div>
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I have a problem though. Every time I use my artsy-fartsy supplies on a layout, I never like it. Before I even start, I click through the <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/photo" target="_blank">CSI Gallery</a> and get tons of inspiration. For some reason, when I do it, I feel like it looks too messy. Maybe I'm not a mixed media scrapper. I want to be. But maybe I'm not. I enjoy getting in touch with my inner artist and making a mess, but I hate the outcome. I'll keep trying.</div>
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Here is a "mixed media" layout I created for <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/collaboration-case-file-no-cc4-case-closes-on-january-31-2015" target="_blank">CSI Case File #CC-4:</a></div>
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I sorta like how this came out. I used a stencil with texture paste that I tinted with a light blue ink pad, a stamp with black ink, and splotched of silver mist spray. </div>
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I love everything about this layout besides the texture paste. I think I just love a white crisp background. I'm gonna keep trying to get this mixed media style to my taste. </div>
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Yes, I will proudly admit that I loved Tap Dancing. I did it for 9 years as a child. I loved it. I still play with the idea of joining the adult class at the local dance academy. </div>
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I made a layout highlighting a very awkward stage in my childhood:</div>
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I used their <a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2015/01/twistback-thursday-1.html" target="_blank">Twistback Thursday Sketch #1</a>:<br />
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Everything else on my layout is new from my <a href="http://www.hipkitclub.net/january-2015-main-kit" target="_blank">January Hip Kit & Add-on.</a></div>
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This morning I wanted to share a cute little page that I made for the <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-1st-sketch-challenge-and-guest.html" target="_blank">January 1st Sketch at Stuck?!.</a></div>
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Stuck?! sketches asked me to be a Guest Designer for the month of February. Isn't that awesome?? I'm so excited to work with them and their amazing team of designers. Find out more about it <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2015/01/gdt-announcement.html" target="_blank">HERE!</a></div>
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How do I justify using pink flowers on my son's page you ask? It's my hobby and I get enjoyment out of all different types of embellishments, including flowers. Also, my son likes the color pink and also picks flowers for me when he sees them, so flowers belong on his page, right?</div>
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GOOD MORNING BLOG-WORLD! <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/" target="_blank">CSI</a> has another super fun challenge going on, </div>
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1. The Scene- I was inspired by the cake in the photo.</div>
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I had so much fun with this challenge. I was glad to document my favorite gift of all time. My son and husband make a cake for me every year. Cole loves to decorate with tons of sprinkles on top. It was the best tasting cake I've ever had.</div>
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This month's theme is "Life's Moments" over at <a href="http://kcclayoutchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lasting Memories.</a> This week's challenge is all about "Captured Moments". What is a captured moment? To me, it's when I come across a photo of a moment that I completely forgot about. For instance, the photo I used for this week's layout was taken at the Philadelphia Zoo during a visit to my hometown. </div>
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We didn't say much to each other, we just got lost in the moment. In fact, the monkey wasn't doing anything amazing. He was simple. He would climb up one rope, look around, jump to another rope and look around. But for some reason, he captivated us. I forgot all about this moment until I came across this particular photo of our trip. It's more than just a photo, it a "Captured Moment".</div>
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No, no, no....don't worry. This is not a blog post about my life story. I'll save that for a rainy day. "My Story" is actually the title to today's scrapbook page:</div>
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Maybe I will indulge you in a little chapter of my Life Story. Did I ever mention that I was in the United States Air Force? Did I mention that I was a firefighter? Yup. Yup. I can't lie, I am a little proud to say that. I joined the military in 2007 because I always sorta felt compelled to do it. My recruiter gave me a booklet of jobs to bring home and carefully choose a career that I think would suit me. All the jobs sounded kind of boring to me, until I saw FIREFIGHTER. So I checked the box. Simple as that. No tear jerking, inspirational reasoning behind my decision. I was warned over and over that the training was brutal. I was told several times that females rarely make it through the Physical Training, because women's bodies usually can't lift a human being off the ground, throw them over their shoulders, and carry them out of a burning building if necessary. But hey, I like a challenge. Long story short, I did very well in Fire Training and even did better than half my class which was all men. Maybe I'm just built more like a man than a woman. I don't know. But it was the 4th greatest accomplishments of my life. </div>
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I followed along with <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/2014/12/december-sketch.html" target="_blank">My Creative Sketches' December Sketch:</a></div>
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Check out the challenge, you still have until Jan. 14th to enter.</div>
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Check out Paper Issue's <a href="http://www.paperissues.blogspot.com/2015/01/winner-making-it-merry.html" target="_blank">Link Party</a></div>
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What is your 4th greatest accomplishment? I'd love to know.</div>
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