Happy Newt Year!

Happy Newt Year, everyone! The moment I saw this little guy on Hambo (http://hambochallenges.blogspot.com/) , I knew that I must have him!!!

I submitted him into the Hambo Hoedown challenge. Challenge was to use Newt and to also use something new on the project. My "New" items are the blue Magic Mesh (thanks Mary) and Clock Icon (thanks T). I must have had this paper for around 3 or 4 years. I'm determined to use up items that have been in my scraproom for eons (it seems)!

Here is what I used: Reptile by Hambo printed on Exact Index Wausau paper, Artsy Circles - Evergreen by KI Memories, Textured paper (unknown), Glossy Accents by Ranger, Clock Icons Spare Parts by Paper Studio, Brad (unknown), Blue Magic Mesh, Pop Dots - double sided adhesive - dimensional glue dots (unknown), White Uniball by Signo, Copics - YG01 Y00 B97 YG17 E95 V20 YG67 B45 V25 Colorless Blender.

Love the dots made with the colorless blender. I thinks it gives little Newt a personality!

I, for one, am very happy that 2011 is outta here. It was a doozy of a year! Don't want it repeated, with the exception of my new nephew/godchild!

I wish everyone a very healthy and prosperous New Year.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

Have a blessed and joyous Christmas!

I'm spending time with family and friends. This is how I choose to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
I am wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

From my family, to yours
Mel

December - 6"x6" calendar pages

Boo hoo! This is my last page!!! I really enjoyed making these gifts. I know the special people receiving them for Christmas will love them. I used up some paper and stamps that I hadn't touched. That's always a plus.

The camera made the first photo dark and couldn't do anything to fix that. I promise you, the paper matches!

With that said, here is what I used: Tulip/Olive/Hollyhock/Pacifica cardstock by CTMH, Jingle paper by CTMH, Versamark, Red Zing Embossing Powder by American Crafts, Black distressing ink by CTMH, Red/white rhinestones by CTMH, Red line rhinestones by Paper Studio, Jingle My Stickease by CTMH, Tulip Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Red Glitz by CTMH, Iridescent glitter glue (unknown), D1313 December Word Puzzle/D1492 Christmas Love My Acrylix Stamp sets by CTMH.

Well, I've got some other projects to post that I worked on this Christmas for gifts. I guess after Christmas I will start making layouts and working on some challenges.

I would like to wish everyone a very blessed and joyous Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have enjoyed my calendar!
Mel

November - 6"x6" calendar pages

I got so busy with making Christmas items, I forgot to post the last two pages. So, here is November's page.

I saw this paper and instantly thought of Thanksgiving. It reminded me of Thanksgiving dinner - well the colors of Thanksgiving dinner!

Here is what I used: New England Ivy/Barn Red cardstock by CTMH, Spicy Circles/Harvest Blooms Shabby Princess paper by Bo Bunny Press, Orange cardstock by DCWV, Nature's Treasure paper by CTMH, Versamark, Moss Adirondack Embossing powder by Ranger, Copper Stickles, Cocoa/Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, C1419 Harvest Home/D1110 Give Thanks/D1312 November Word Puzzle/D1321 Festivities My Acrylix Stamp sets by CTMH, Pearl Stickers by Recollection, Champagne Pearls by Kaiser Scrabpbook, Tuxedo Black Momento Ink, 1.5" circle punch, 2" Scallop punch and Copics - YG99 YG97 YR04 YR68 YR18 YR07 YR09.

I'll post December's page tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by and have a very Merry Christmas!

Mel

October - 6"x6" calendars

Here's October's page. Boo! Did it scare you? Nah, it's meant to be scary "sweet."

Here's what I used: Purple cardstock by Bazzill, Orange/green cardstock by DCWV, Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Black Distressing Ink by CTMH, Halloween Design 1 paper by All My Memories, Drippy Goo border punch by Martha Stewart, Halloween Bodacious Brads by Bo Bunny, Pearls/crystals by Prima, Adhesive rhinestones by Brenda Walton, Halloween brads and Just Peachy Rhinestones by Queen & Co, Black Gemstones by Hero Arts, Halloween Tim Coffey Clearly Yours by K&Co, Felt Frenzy Halloween by Queen & Co, Halloween signs by Making Memories, Halloween Ellen Krans by Soft Spoken, Halloween Just Enough Accents by Darice, Black Cat Tim Coffey Grand Adhesions by K&Co, Halloween Essentials by Sandy Lion, Versamark, Black Zing embossing powder by American Crafts and D1311 October Word Puzzle/D1381 Beware My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH.

Just two more pages left to go!

Check back in a day or so and I'll have November's page up.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

September - 6"x6" calendars

September is one of my favorite months. It is just a tad bit cooler here in Louisiana; football is starting; fall is in there air; and the holidays will soon be here.

Here are my September pages. I had to use Olivia paper, as it is my favorite from CTMH. It has all the nice fall color pallette - browns, oranges, greens and reds. Beautiful!

I even brought out some old dies to make the leaves and some old ribbon I bought after Thanksgiving for .50 a couple of years ago. Way to use up some stash!

Here's what I used: Olivia paper and Barn Red/Sunset/New Englang Ivy cardstock by CTMH, Brown cardstock by Bazzill, chocolate distressing ink by CTMH, Lattice border punch by Martha Stewart, Leaf dies (two different kinds) by Quickutz, Sidekick, Tarnished Brass and Antique Bronze Distress Stickles by Ranger, Harvest ribbon Celebrate It by Michaels, Versamark, Pearlustre Emerald embossing powder by Stampendous, Pearls by Kaiser Craft, Pearls by Queen and Co, Chocolate/Barn Red/Sunset/New England Ivy Exclusive Inks by CTMH and D1310 September Word Puzzle/C1463 Harvest Happiness/D1312 November Word Puzzle My Acrylix stamp sets from CTMH.

I loved the way this turned out and I hope you do too!

October will be posted tomorrow so check back!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

August - 6"x6" calendars

Here are my August pages. I love the Greeting Farm images they sell. This one is Teacher Anya and works perfectly with this paper!

Here's what I used: Typeset paper and black/Desert Sand/Juniper cardstock by CTMH, Tuxedo Black ink by Momento, Versamark ink, Marcasite embossing powder by Stampendous, Black distressing ink by CTMH, Red Glitz by CTMH, Teacher Anya by Greeting Farm, White Signo Uniball, Classic Ovals Large Nestibilities by Spellbinders, C1418 In the Month of August My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH, Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks by CTMH, 1" Circle punch, Say it With Pearls by Prima, foam tape and double sided adhesive from stash, and Copics - 0 E31 E30 BG34 BG49 R39 E13 E11 E33 E47 R59 G24 E00 E55 E02 E37 N1.

Only a few months left to go!

Stop by soon for September.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

July - 6"x6" calendars

Caution: Bling may hurt your eyes! lol! Here is July. It's a month that screams bright - fireworks, sun, heat. So it's blinged up for sure!

Here is what I used: Fanfare paper by CTMH, Cranberry/Pacifica/White Daisy cardstock by CTMH, Cranberry/Pacifica/Sky Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Blueberry Ice Stickles, Red Glitz by CTMH, Dark Blue Stickles, Rhinestones by CTMH and unknown, Stars Dimensional Elements by CTMH, D1458 American Celebration and D1289 July Word Puzzle My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH.

I've got all of these put together and going to start wrapping them for Christmas!

I hope those receiving them will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed making them.

Enjoy the season! Fa la la la la......

Mel

June - 6"x6" calendars

Here are my June pages. Not any bling on this month's page, just some "antiquey" looking brads.

Here is what I used: It's a Guy Thing paper and My Stickease by CTMH, Barn Red/Desert Sand/New England Ivy cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate distressing ink by CTMH, Bard Red/New England Ivy Exclusive Inks by CTMH, New England Ivy grosgrain ribbon by CTMH, Antique metal brads by Making Memories, 1.5" circle punch, D1422 Wonderful Friend/D1288 June Word Puzzle/C1416 In the Month of June My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Check back soon for July.
Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

May - 6"x6" Calendars

Here are my May pages. These are my very favorite pages! Very dainty and elegant, just like the mothers out there. Not too much bling, just mainly pearls.
Here's what I used: Roxie paper by CTMH, Desert Sand and Hollyhock cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate Distressing Inks by CTMH, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Bronze Glitz by CTMH, D1287 May Word Puzzle My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH, Flowers by Prima, flowers and adhesive loose pearls by unkown, Butterly and Lace Doily punch by Martha Stewart and Say it With Pearls by Prima.

I will be posting June on Wednesday.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

April - 6"x6" Calendars

And here is April! In this one, I used nice, bright sprin colors. Camera really doesn't bring out the the shimmer accents of the Stardust Glitz around "Easter" and highlighting the eggs and grass on the image. Loved coloring that little guy!

Here's what I used: Precious Paisley paper by CTMH, cardstock by Bazzill and CTMH, Chocolate distressing ink by CTMH, Doodle Dragon Studio image by Dustin Pike (http://www.doodledragonstudios.com/), Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Sapphire embossing powder by Stampendous, Versamark, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, D1271 April Word Puzzle and D1270 March Word Puzzle My Acrylix Stamp set by CTMH, Baby Pink Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Say it With Crystals by Prima, Copics - 0 B41 RV04 YG03 R81 V000 E41 R00 BG01 Y35.

Check back here on Monday and I will have May's pages posted.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

March - 6"x6" Calendars

Here's March! Kinda toned down compared to January and February. But there is still some glitter there! Love the leprechaun and his elusive pot-o-gold.

Here is what I used: Bazzill and DCWV cardstock, Karen foster Biggie Bundle patterned paper, gold glitter glue a la mode by Hampton Arts, Gold Zing embossing powder by American Crafts, Versamark, Green and Lime Green Stickles, Just Peachy Rhinestones by Queen & Co., 1.5" Circle punch by EK Sucess, Liquid Glass by CTMH, Topiary Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Copics - E33, E37, E35, E00, YG05, G07, G14, Y38, Y17, Y19, B1300 Lucky You - D1270 March Word Puzzle - C1404 In the Month of March My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH.

Will be posting April's pages on Sunday.

I hope everyone has a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Mel

February - 6"x6" Calendars

Here's my February pages. This is one of my husband's favorites. I love the pink, black and red pallette. Again, there is glitter glue, glitter embossing powder and bling! I'm telling you, I need a 12 step program.

Here is what I used: Sweetheart paper by CTMH, Tulip and Cotton Candy cardstock by CTMH, Black Distressing Ink by CTMH, Versamark, Marcasite embossing powder by Stampendous, Red Glitz by CTMH, Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Black Exclusive Ink by CTMH, D1269 Feb Word Puzzle and C1403 In the Month of Feb by CTMH, and Black and white Say It With Crystals by Prima.

Did I mention that all of the items that are used in these calendars are things I had on hand.... I didn't have to purchase anything but the bases!!!!

March will be posted on Friday.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

January - 6"x6" Calendars

Here is the official proof of my glitter and bling addiction. These are my January pages from my 6"x6" calendars I made for Christmas gifts. I made a main page (with the actual calendar on it) and a important dates/birthday page. I was worried that if you put it on a desk that is in the open, you would have the back of a page. So, I couldn't have that!!!!

Some pics show the closeup of some of the elements of the pages. I love the colors; they mesh really well.

Here's what I used: Good Times paper by CTMH, Twilight and Chocolate cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Chocolate Distressing ink by CTMH, Adirondak Espresso Embossing Powder by Ranger, Versamark Ink, 2" Scallop punch by CTMH, D1257 Make it Count My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH, Clear Sparkles by CTMH, D1268 January Word puzzle and C1402 In the Month of January My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH, Bronze Glitz by CTMH, Say it with Crystals by Prima, Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Good Times My Stickease by CTMH, Black Exclusive Inks by CTMH and rhinestones from my stash.

Will be posting February in a few days.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Mel

My 2012 Calendars - Covers

Every year I want to make some Christmas gifts, but never follow thru. I either, start and never have the time to finish, or don't even start at all. This year, since I can't work, I've gotten off of my duff and not only started, but finished one Christmas gift project.

I made 2012 6"x6" calendars. Actually, I made 8 of them! I'm not saying who's getting them; it's a surprise!

Here is the first set of pics. It is of the front cover, inside back cover and outside back cover.

I'm going to post a new month's set of pages every couple of days.

The base is a My Creations Display Album by CTMH. On the front cover I used: Roxie paper by CTMH, Roxie My Stickease by CTMH, Cotton Candy and Fruit Punch Stickles.
On the inside back cover and outside back cover, I used: Roxie paper by CTMH and Hollyhock cardstock by CTMH.

Check back soon for January's pages.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

Spooky Halloween

This is my entry for the ScrapbookPlace challenge for the trick or treat bag.
You had to pick five items out of the trick or treat bag - Raisins, Popcorn balls, caramel apple, Pennies, Snickers, Bubble gum, Suckers/lollipops, Kit Kat, Smarties, Oranges, 3 Muskateers, Nerds, Skittles, Hershey Kisses, Tootsie Rolls, M & Ms, Taffy, Peanuts, Gummi Bears and Wax lips.

(The first page is the left and the second page is the right page.)

Each of those items were then assigned a papercrafting item - Raisins -- Anything purple, Popcorn balls -- 2 different patterned papers, Caramel apple -- heat embossing, Pennies -- a colored image, etc.

My items were gummi bears - office product - staples used on the ribbon on the left side of the left page, Nerds - holes - two holes at the top and two holes at the bottom on the right side of the right page, Smarties - twine/cord - waxy flax used by the bats on the right side of the right page, popcorn balls - 2 different patterned paper - I used 3 different papers and caramel apples - heat embossed item - all the bats and skulls are heat embossed.

All items used were from CTMH with the exception of the ribbon (from my stash), unknown silver embossing powder, black Zing embossing powder and the silver Shimmer Spritz. Paper pack was Mischief and stamp set was C1477. The felt shapes are Midnight. These three items were in the Mischief Workshop on the go packet.

I left the space bare on the right page on the right side to put a journaling spot or an extra picture. Not sure which way I want to go with that. Plus, there is two inches of space on the top and the bottom of each page for a title. Not sure about that either.

This was fun and I haven't scrapped an actual layout in forever!
I hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

ScrapbookPlace Blog hop!!

Welcome to ScrapbookPlace's blog hop! This is my first blog hop as a hostess!

If you've happened upon my blog, start with Linda - http://scrappingheaven.blogspot.com/ and see all the amazing things our members have created. Make sure you stick to unitl the end when you should be at ScrapbookPlace's blog.

My creation was for a fall page swap we had in the group. This is the items I used: CTMH cardstock, CTMH Olivia patterned paper, CTMH alphabets (FALL), CTMH pumpkin set, leaves from my stash, white pearls from CTMH, green pearls from stash, butterfly punch from Martha Stewart, Lattice punch from Martha Stewart, Copper Stickles, Champagne-garnet-emerald embossing powder from Stampendous, Versamark ink, foam pop dots, copper shimmer spritz, double sided tape and CTMH chocolate distressing ink.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you hop on over to ScrapbookPlace's blog - http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/ after mine to finish up the hop!

Leave me a comment that you stopped by and you could win some blog candy!

Thanks for looking!

Mel

Happy Birthday, Parker!!!

Happy birthday to Parker!! Well, not until the 23rd but his party is today!

I made a couple of cards for me and Mark to give to him and the other will be from my mom and dad.

Parker's going to be 9! I remember when his mom was still pregnant with him while she was a bridesmaid in my wedding.

The theme of his party is I guess military. The invites had a tank on the front, so I made him two military themed cards.

The card with the soldier will be from my mom and dad.

Here's what I used: Camo patterned paper by Paper Studio, Image from http://www.freecoloring.info/, DCWV and Bazill cardstock, Chocolate distressing ink from CTMH, Tarnished Brass Distress Stickles, Dimensional Elements from CTMH, Copics - G99 G85 G24 G28 B00 E30 E00 Y00 E31 YG95 W2 YG63 W4 YG99 YG97 YG67. Card is 6x6.

The other card ("Hope your birthday is the bomb!!!) is the one Mark and I are giving him. I really like the way it has turned out.

Used the same materials but used Golden Rod Stickles instead of Tarnished Brass and used Copics - YG63 W4 YG99 YG95 YG67.

I hope he has a great birthday!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

Happy Birthday, Ellee from Hello Kitty!!!

Happy Birthday to my neice, Ellee!!! She's going to be five!! I can't believe it!

The theme for her party is going to be Hello Kitty. Great theme for a little girl!

Of course I had to make her a card. However, I don't have any Hello Kitty items. Went to Hobby Lobby and no luck. They only had party supplies. So I put my fingers to work and started searching the internet. I found an awesome website that has coloring pages for any kid theme you can think of - http://www.freecoloring.info/. Hope she likes it!!

Here's the details: Bazzil cardstock base, Birthday Extravaganza patterned paper by Paper Studio, Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Ribbon from my stash, Red Glitz by CTMH, Sparkle burst Brads by Karen Foster Design, White rhinestone strip from Paper Studio, Copics - RV06 R27 Y15 YG05 YR68. Card is 6"x6".

Here is the second card I made for my mom and dad to give to Ellee. Same items were used except no Brad Burst and I added a CTMH Happy Birthday sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel