It's A Family Affair!

Disney's Toy Story Layout

2011-12-09T15:46:00.000-06:00

Here is a layout that was done at Treasured Memories in Lafayette, Louisiana. I am poor right now and couldn't afford to purchase the kit, so I bought the papers and lifted it. I know Janet was so kind as to give me a napkin, but for the life of me, I couldn't find it so I created my own. Thanks Janet for the inspiration.

Original Layout

My Take

My Take on the napkin.

The wagon

The napkin on Janet's layout is an actual paper napkin. I had one like I said but couldn't find it so I created one with paper and a cuttlebug folder. My camera didn't take vivid photos like her layout but the papers are the same. I will take a better photo another day but it is cold as heck here and this southern girl is not used to 32 degree weather.

TFL.

Sista 2 Sista & Bro's Too Tumbler Swap

2011-10-25T08:00:00.007-05:00

I recently committed to making a vinyl tumbler for one of my sistas or bro's in a tumbler swap share. I received Wife 2 DJ as my partner. Wife is a school nurse hence the nurse, the bandaids, and the stethscopes. I did not meet my deadline to have my cup mailed to my partner and I wanted to do something extra.

I created a two page layout for school. I did not title it because I wasn't sure what photos she would use for the layout. I hope she likes both.

The tumbler file was cut on MTC and I found the nurse file in the gallery. The layout was created from the Cricut.

I used the following carts:

Schoolhouse cut at 6.50 inches from My Community

School Bus cut at 5.00 inches from Stretch Your Imagination

All the paperdolls cut at 3.50 inches from Everyday Paper Dolls

Stop Sign cut at 5.00 inches from My Community

Top Tumbler

The Nurse

Side View

Two Page Layout

Left Page

Right Page

Scraplifted Layout

2011-09-26T00:33:00.000-05:00

When I saw this layout a few months ago on the Cricut Circle blog, I knew I had to lift it. I made a few faux pas but I like the look anyway. This one is for my dad and I titled it, "Built Dad Tough" because in my eyes, there is nothing he can't do. I will incorporate photos of him doing what he does best, working on stuff for his kids.

Thanks Jana for a great layout.

Elmo Tumbler

2011-08-02T22:29:00.000-05:00

This is my second attempt at vinyl and my first attempt on tumblers. The Queen of Vinyl, Nubian Crafter, assisted me with this file. LOL. Shhh, don't tell girl. LOL. She has been a life saver and I thank her for all the late night phone calls and calls during the day. Thanks.

This cup is for my granddaugther and love of my life Symone. She loves Elwo, not Elmo.

Back of the Cup

Front of the Cup

Candi

2011-08-02T09:00:00.001-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps, we were given a sketch from http://www.sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/.

I wasn't sure about this paper and I am still on my personal challenge for the year to use more of my stash and secondly to scrap with pattern paper versus cardstock more.

I actually like how it turned out. I will complete my second page tommorrow. I have found that when I don't, I forget where I put the paper and what idea I was going to use.

This is my son, M.J. and his horse Candi at their first trailride together. I had to challenge myself not to overembellish. I still think it is necked, lol. I love lots of stuff but I wanted to focus on him and her.

The Sketch

My Interpretation

First attempt at vinyl

2011-08-02T01:07:00.001-05:00

I made this car decal for my son for this weekends trail ride. Our club is Nat Town's Finest(NTF). Nubian cut the horse and I did the letters. Such a simple task, right, truly not. I am hooked though.

Oh yes, Symone felt that she needed to show off the sign. Vanna White, watch out.

TFL.

It's been a while!

2011-07-27T10:36:00.000-05:00

I am always on the designers at Platinum Scraps to keep their blogs current and guess what, I haven't did it. LOL. Here are a couple of layouts I found that had not been posted. I wonder if blogger allows you to add images to multiple accounts. That is always my problem. I upload for the design team but not for my personal blog.

Animal Kingdom

2011-05-19T10:00:00.003-05:00

Today I am featuring a layout that I originally did for Monday's launch over at Platinum Scraps. Have you ever designed a layout and everyone said it was a good layout but decided that a little "tweaking" could turn it into a better layout. Well this is what I did. I followed the sketch but I felt the white space (empty space) at the top was a little to much for my liking. I went in and added a few elements.

I will display the sketch, the first tweak, and the second tweak. It is never to late to build on a good foundation.

TFL.

The Sketch

Tweaked Layout

Tweak TIMES Two

Me and Symone

2011-05-14T22:12:00.000-05:00

Ok, Brit-Te, here goes. I came in the room to take the photo for the Cricut drawing but you know mini me had to come too. Well here we go. Now she has my brayer and the paper out the trash holding it up talking bout you gotta take a picture of me Nana. You gotta love little Miss Symone. LOL

Faux Metal

2011-05-14T19:03:00.000-05:00

I am so excitied about the newest layout techinique I learned.at the local scrap store Treasured Memories in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is a technique called "Faux Metal". You use foil tape, chipboard, metal distressing tools, and your imagination. I will upload a video in the near future demonstrating the process to create your very own metal page.

The key to this technique is building your chipboard images. Lot's and lot's of layers.

I made the following pages for my dad's album. These are pictures of us at the restaurant while watching the Saints game on Super Bowl Sunday and the other photo is the next day waiting for the team to land at the airport.

Believe you me, the camera does not do this technique justice.

The "Who Dat" layout was created in class. I love all the layering of the chipboard.

"Saint's Nation" was done after the class. I forgot my little chain at the top, but that's ok. I still love this technique.

Gearing Up For Greatness

2011-04-19T21:14:00.001-05:00

This is my bi-weekly challenge over at Platinum Scraps Each designer had to create a layout from a sketch selected from Pagemaps.

I am tryng to finish my kids graduation albums, so you will see layout after layout in the next few weeks featuring them. They have only been out of school one and two years respectively. LOL.

This layout shows my son as we prepared to take him to college. It was a bittersweet time for me. Eventhough, I had been thru this with my daughter, he is my baby. He also doesn't want Mama "Baby- Fying" Him up. LOL. I do anyway.

I love how the Tim Holtz gears came out. I cannot get a very good close up of the gears. I used a new metallic paint and it is absolutely beautiful. So easy to use.

TFL.

The Sketch

"Gearing Up For Greatness"

Place Card and Plate

2011-02-07T12:06:00.003-06:00

Wow, can you believe it. Platinum Scraps has been in designing for an entire year. Last year, we started off with ten designers committing to two projects per month. We lost two along the way but the ride has been great.

To celebrate our year as a design team, we decided to allow the designers to create party items to invite our followers to the big party so to speak. I just realized that many of us will actually celebrate with parties this weekend for the Superbowl. I am going for Pittsburgh since my Darlin Saints are out. I just think the coach for the Steelers is so so sexy. Hmm Hmm Good. Shh don't tell hubby.

Anyway, I decided to create a place card holder and a Platinum decorated plate. Thanks to each of you who follow our design team and I pray that you would join us this year as we grow more.

Happy Birthday Trindan

2011-02-05T11:57:00.001-06:00

This was my final project for the Bo Bunny challenge over at Platinum Scraps. I was trying out a layout from Ms. Paula down in Lafayette, LA. She is the bestest. She had a layout where she cut the photo into half inch squares and recreated the image. I did not get instructions from her, I just kinda winged it. I didn't add many embellishments because the photo is the focal point in this layout.

This is my precious Lil Man on his actual birthday.

Since I created the layout, I have spoken with Ms. Paula and she actually measured each line and drew marks. I am going to do this again with my son's MJ's photo, but I will use dark paper to measure the lines. I had thought of that but was afraid on my light background, the marks would show. Due to photograper error, it looks as if the left side is a little off but in the book, it acutally lines up.

TFL.

My Little Munchkin

2011-02-05T11:52:00.000-06:00

Symone and I are both going a little stir crazy. We have been in the house since Thursday around 4:30 p.m. due to weather. This morning, we finished breakfast and I could tell she was getting sleepy. I was in the scrap room working on a project and she dozes off. She had her mouth open and I was gearing up to snap away. Then she hid under the covers as if to say, "No pictures Nana or as she likes to laugh and call me Nanny". This little girl is a mess. You gotta love her.

You Blow My Mind

2011-01-17T11:27:00.000-06:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps we are continuing our parade of projects made featuring paper from Bo Bunny's Gypsy line. I didnt' like this paper at first but I must admit, it is growing on me. Please go over to the blog to view the other designer's take on this project.

I did a two for one as I like to call them. I met the requirements for our design team but in the process, I also used a sketch from a blog I just love. The sketch comes from the girls over at Stuck on U Sketches. I am still wanting to be like them when I grow up. As I went to there blog, I see that the sketch actually comes from pagemaps.com. Ok, enough the credit has been issued.

The Sketch

My Take

Happy Crafting

2011-01-10T12:00:00.007-06:00

Hello Family and Friends. I am truly blessed to be able to say Happy New Year. I don't take that lightly or for granted. So many family and friends went to be with the Lord in 2010. I thank God for allowing us to see the New Year.

My first project for the New Year is a card using for Platinum Scraps using the Gypsy Line of paper from Bo Bunny. We will feature differenct projects from this line for the entire month.

Each designer had free reign on the card design. No sketches were required.

TFL.

My Card

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T14:12:00.000-06:00

I thank God for giving us his precious son. He died for our sins and I am forever grateful.

I thank you so very much for being loyal followers and I pray that as today progresses and we each spend time with family and friends, that we would share the love. Tell them how precious they are to you. Have a very Merry Christmas.

Tonya

Mistletoe Jam

2010-12-20T11:00:00.002-06:00

This is my entry for our challenge this week over at Platinum Scraps. Each designer could complete any project, it just had to be Christmas Themed. I designed this project with my cousin in mind who absolutely loved herself some Luther Vandross. Since it was Christmas, what better title than Luther's song, "Mistletoe Jam". The blue and silver mimics her sorority colors, blue and white. I can hear her now, go Zeta's, LOL. Gotta love the greeks.

Anyway, thanks for looking and may God continue to make your holiday season bright.

Three B's: Brads, Buttons, and Bows

2010-12-06T19:20:00.000-06:00

Over at Platinum Scraps, our challenge this week is to create a layout with buttons, brads, and bows. I immediately knew my title when this challenge was issued. Didn't have the photos, paper, or even an idea, but I think it came out just fine. I challenged myself this time. My team mates know that I am so afraid of patterned papers. In 2011, I want to conquer that fear. I only used solid cardstock as accents. I love how it turned out.

This is Symone, ha ha, like yall don't know who she is. But just in case, this is Nana's very first grandchild and my DD and DS never let's me forget that I am the first, her dad, and her and we are rotten. I beg to differ but eveyone has their own opinions.

Anyway, this is Ms. Symone on her Papa's truck. Whenever he puts her back there, she just has a ball. He always has to chase her down just to get her to come out.

Thanks for always being a loyal follower. Be sure to come and post a link to your project if you decide to take the challenge to complete the three B's.

Drum Roll Please........

2010-12-06T00:11:00.002-06:00

When I announced my blog candy, I intentionally did not put an end time for comments. I decided I would truly give everyone until the end of the day (today that is). So I said hmmmmm, let's make the drawing at 11:59 pm in order to give all my followers a chance. With that said and the time here, I checked and I have a total of 28 comments on my "City of Lights" Layout. The winner was selected using RANDOM.ORG

the lucky winner is.....

WrinkleFreeDiva said...

Tonya you are the layout queen. All of your layouts seem to just pop off the page with all of the little details you always remember to add. Girl, I need you to give me some tutorials.

WrinkleFreeDiva, you have until 11:59 pm on Tuesday night to email me your cart choice. If you have the new Christmas Seasonals and would like something else, you may select a cart of your choice valued at $25.00. Thanks for all of my wonderful friends.

SST Christmas and Countdown to the New Year Blog Hop!

2010-12-04T09:29:00.001-06:00

Christmas is coming and so is the new year! To get you in the spirit of the season, the divas of Sistas Scrap Too! have come together for a Christmas and Countdown to the New Year blog hop! There are 17 blogs in the hop, so make sure you use the links below this post to hop to all of the participating blogs. No worries if you miss one, you can always go back! These 17 divas have a lot in store for you. From exquisite creations to offers of blog candy, you will enjoy hopping your way to all of the blogs involved! Don't forget to leave some blog love for the creators -- they love getting feedback on their designs!

My Sketch

City of Lights

84th Annual Christmas Festival

City of Lights

Thank you for participating in the Sistas Scrap Too! first ever blog hop! Remember to visit all of the blogs and leave blog love -- you never know where you'll find candy!! Here is a linked list of all the participating blogs:

1. Treva's Craft Corner

2. Stampin' Dymonz Creative Space

3. Nubian Crafter NC

4. My {Life}, My {Blog}

5. Step Into Nita's World

6. Sweet Lil Scrapper

7. P-Kaysunshine Creations

8. Sharing My Stuff

9. Yaya Philly Craft World

10. Cassie's Crop Corner

11. M. M. DeZigns

12. Made By Dee

13. Riley's Custom Creations

14. It's A Family Affair!

15. Cuttin' Up

16. Stamping On The Road

17. In Shelly's World

Just getting my blog to publish. Saved it to publish at 5:47 am. Didn't post and have been trying to figure out what the problem was. Would allow me to post the unedited photos, but not the edited one. Sorry for inconvience.

Blog Candy for one special person. Leave a comment and I will draw tommorrow. The candy will be one of the new lites of your choice.

Nana's Big "LiL" Boy

2010-11-12T20:30:00.001-06:00

This week at Platinum Scraps we had to create a sketch from gotsketch.blogspot.com. I will not post the sketch due to copyright agreement between the blog owner. Here is my take on the sketch. This is the newest edition to our family. Mr. Trindan Williams born October 26, 2010.

TFL.

My grandson is here.

2010-10-31T18:53:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share with you guys a picture of me and the newest addition to my family. Mr. Trindan was born on October 26, 2010 at 10:34 am in Shreveport, LA. He weighed in at a mighty 5lbs and 4 ozs. Yeah, Yeah, that's sure is small but big things come in small packages. Anyway, here goes my rooty pooty.

Cricut Expression for Schools

2010-10-28T22:08:00.001-05:00

I was so very happy to be able to nominate L.P. Vaughn Elementary School in Natchitoches, LA for the Cricut Circle Expression Giveaway. My cousin teaches kindergarten at the school and she knows how much I love my E, Gypsy, and all things Cricut.

I had been telling her to remind me of the date to register because I so wanted her school to have a shot.

Here she is with her machine. We actually cut a few images yesterday off the Plantin Schoolbook cart. I had never even seen the Roly Poly image, but now I am sold on it. LOL. See you find so many new things daily with your Cricut.

Thanks Provo Craft for all you do.

Matthew 11:28

2010-10-18T07:10:00.001-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps we completed our second challenge with the Basic Grey "Vagabond" line. This paper actually had to grow on me but now I seem to like it. Below is the card I made using the "Aged and Confused". TFL.

Perfect Paradise

2010-10-13T18:12:00.000-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps each designer had to complete a layout of their choice using the Basic Grey Paper line Vagabond. I decided to scrap a few of my pictures from Jamaica.. I cut several 2 by 2 squares out of the Vagabond line and place them strategically throughout my layout.

TFL.

A Girl's Best Friend

2010-10-04T02:25:00.000-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps each designer had to create a layout from the following sketch from Got Sketch. I took some photos of my darling granddaugther Symone and our dog Deuce. Hint, Hint, he's a Saint's fan as well. Naw, anyway, Symone worries him to death. I know if he could talk, he would say "Calgon, Please take Symone away". She tries to ride him, pulls his tail, wants to eat his food and drink his water, then turns around and slips him food and allows him to sip her sippy cup when Nana is not watching.

She got in the clothes basket then of course he had to follow. We call her smile, "The Evil Smile" and she put on a big one.

To my dear friend who tells me to drift away from the Cricut sometime, this one is for you.
TFL.

The Sketch

My Take

Platinum Scraps September Card Challenge

2010-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

I can't think of the artist who says this, I think it is Shekinah Glory but don't quote me, lol anyway they say, "Well, It's About That Time". Truly for me it is. The last several months have been really rough and the one thing that gave me comfort; scrap, I could not even due. But thanks be to God, I am back. I won't say I won't get down, but I certainly hope that I will be able to recognize what is happening and go into attack mode. Anyway, thanks for all who continually lifted me and my family. We are forever grateful.

This week over at Platinum Scraps each designer had to give their take on the following sketch. The sketch can be found over at http://gotsketch.blogspot.com/

Here is my take. For the life of me, I could not get this yellow paper to photo well. I will try outside tommorrow. Hope you like. This is a card of encouragement. TFL.

Recipe:

Card size 6 X 6 cut lenghtwise

Stampin Up Flower Die

Martha Stewart Punch Dolly Lace Trim

Stampin Up Cardstock

Verve Sentiment Stamp

Cricut Cartridge Storybook

William McDowell

2010-08-23T02:52:00.000-05:00

I have shared my faith with many of you in the past. I want to share another jewel that I have found. Recently my girlfriend asked me did I have a cd by William McDowell. I did not and wasn't sure what he had released either. You see I love music but dont' keep up with names and artist. LOL. I am usually like girl did you hear this song. She will say yes, you have that cd.

Anyway, I would encourage each of you to google this young man and listen to his cd. "I Give Myself Away" has me in tears each time I listen to the song. He speaks about how each of us have gifts but if we don't use them, we just take them to Heaven and they are worthless.

I encourage each of us, to dig deep and use what God has given us. There are lives hanging in the balance. Click on the link below to hear the song.

I Give Myself Away

My desire this year for myself and my family is that we would stand up boldly and express our love for Christ.

Platinum Scraps Sketch Challenge

2010-08-16T00:42:00.000-05:00

My take on the sketch over at Platinum Scraps

4th of July Themed Challenge

2010-06-28T14:26:00.001-05:00

Here is my entry for the 4th of July Themed challenge over at Platinum Scraps. I selected all of my cuts from Provo Craft's Independence Day Seasonal Cart.

Front View

Back View

Next Top Saints Fan!

2010-06-15T18:15:00.000-05:00

My daughter loves Tyra Bank's show next top model. Well, I have just taken a picture of the next top Saint's Fan. My darling granddaughter Symone wants to throw her hat in the running.

In an exclusive interview with Symone, she had the following to say, "Ok, excuse the slobbering. But I am in the running. Just ask my Nana. She is my number one fan".

"Our Shining Star"

2010-06-14T14:42:00.000-05:00

Hello blog followers. This week over at Platinum Scraps we were challenged by PkaySunshine to use our Cricut and create a project that had a star from any cart. I decided to feature my dad in his younger days, and I do mean younger. I love how it turned out.

Fun Days

2010-06-02T18:01:00.001-05:00

I created this layout for a challenge on the Cricut Messageboard in the general chat section titled Sistas Scrap Too. This challenge also answered one that I had given in the same thread. The requirements for my challenge were to (a) use something blue ( paper, brads, buttons, ribbon, etc), (b) use brads, and (c) use buttons. Since these photos were taken in beautiful Jamaica, what better use of color.

The sketch is a part of our weekly card/layout challenge on the same thread. PKaySunshine pulled this sketch from pagemaps. TFL.

The Sketch

My Take

Recipe

Cricut Cartridge: Life's A Beach

Quickutz Letters: Spotlight

Brads & Buttons

Platinum Scraps - Dry Embossing Challenge

2010-05-31T13:21:00.000-05:00

Here is my entry for Platinum Scraps. This week each designer was free to design any project, they just had to use dry embossing. I made a card for my Daughter for her Daddy for Father's Day.

Happy Memorial Day to all of our men and women serving in our armed forces.

Recipe:

Papertreyink Paper: Enchanted Evening and Spring Rain

Nestabilities: Scalloped Circle, Classic Circle, Ribbon Tag

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder: Spots and Dots

Papertreyink Stamp: Father Knows Best

Father and Son: A Child's Year

Graduation

2010-05-21T23:36:00.000-05:00

Here is one picture of my baby at graduation! Outside the coliseum with Kennedi Symone being his little mini me.

Fun in the Sun

2010-05-18T02:07:00.000-05:00

This is part one of my layout challenge this week over at Platinum Scraps. We received our second sponsor some time in the month of April.

Thanks again to Rick over at http://www.3bugsinarug.com/index.asp for graciously accepting my request for sponsorship and sending out paper from the Little Chicks Collection for each designer to try. I just love the paper lines from this company. This collection was designed with an Easter Theme in mind but I actually used mine for a beach layout of my son for "Senior Skip Day" at the beach or shall I say our man made beach that is. LOL.

We all didn't receive the same paper sheets so each product was different. Here are a few samples upclose of the papers I received. Some of the lighter colors are hard to view with the picture but believe me, it is beautiful paper and good, heavy cardstock that happens to be double sided as well.

After I had submitted my project to the design team, I was not satisfied, so I did like a fellow scrapper told me a long tiime ago, "make it better". So photo two is my redo. I matted my blue piece of light blue piece of paper to a darker one. It did nothing for me just that plain sheet of light blue. I added stickles, white arms to the chair, chalk to the ball, and added a darker shade of brown to bounce off the lighter shade for the sand, changed the title and repositioned it. Almost all of the elements except the seaweed have now been pop dotted. LOL. That word (pop dotted) sounds funny when you say it in your mind. Anyway, enough, I hope you like. TFL

"Chicks Rock"

"Follow Me"

Little Chicken

Design Team Submission

"Fun in the Sun"

"Take Two"

Just BEE Cause

2010-05-10T17:41:00.001-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps we did a card sketch challenge. Each member had to take the following sketch and create a card. This card is for my husband. Sometimes, we all need to know that we are loved and appreciated, just because.

The Sketch

My Creation

and the Court!

2010-05-10T17:34:00.000-05:00

Here is page one of a two page layout I completed for a challenge over at Platinum Scraps. This week's feature was the Free for All (FFA). We could create whatever we wanted, it just had to feature images from the Forever Young Cartridge. The other page features the Queen. So once complete, it will read, "The Queen, and the Court". I ran out of pearls but will post sometime this week. Yeah, Yeah, I am shakin my own head.

He Picked The King!

2010-05-10T17:22:00.002-05:00

I used our layout challenge over at Platinum Scraps to create a layout for "Uncle".

At King of Hearts Tuxedo Rental, each person is guaranteed to receive a discount off his tuxedo depending on which card he draws. The card everyone wants is the King of Hearts. Not only did Uncle select the King, but the very next day he received his papers officially stating he had been admitted to the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

He was on cloud nine. No one could burst his bubble. I am so proud of my baby.

The Sketch

My Creation

My Baby is All Grown Up!

2010-05-01T21:06:00.000-05:00

Some people say they love having an empty nest. I am not sure that is all it is cracked up to be. My baby is finally growing into a young man. I need to stop fooling myself, he is already that. Here are a couple of pictures that were taken today of him before Prom, (his senior prom). For those of you who know and love me, yes, I am crying. Have been for months now. But I promise you they are tears of joy. I know that he has to leave but boy do I hate to see him go.

Crayon Wreath

2010-04-17T21:33:00.000-05:00

I originally saw this wreath on the Cricut messageboard and knew I wanted to make one for my cousin. That was in August, well needless to say the time has flown by and school is almost out but better late than never. Thanks to Jenny for this wonderful creation. This was the second time I have used the Cricut Markers and I must say I do like them. I heat embossed my ruler and the scissors to give them a shiny effect. TFL.

Supplies:

Crayola Brand Crayons

Stampin Up Clear Embossing Powder

Hot Glue(didn't like and will try to find another type of adhesive)

Platinum Scraps April Card Sketch

2010-04-13T01:16:00.000-05:00

Our sketch this week over at Platinum Scraps came from a very talented lady named Tamara. Please visit her blog for other great sketches. I made a birthday card for my daughter's boyfriend. Boy that word sounds so bad lol. Guess it's the old fashion in me. The card is for his birthday. He desires to be a chef. He can burn pretty good for a youngster.

Outside View

Inside View

"Chef"

Inside Image

"The Tiger In Him"

Facing Painting at Hubby's Company Picnic

"Birthday Cake"

March Sponsor Paper

2010-04-06T22:01:00.000-05:00

This week over at Platinum Scraps we were fortunate enough to have our very first sponsor gift the design team with a gift card for blog candy and paper for the team. We each received paper from the American Crafts line, Blue Skies. Each designer was able to create freely since this week was our Free For All (FFA).

I completed three different projects; a 6 X 6 layout, a card, and a bookmark. The paper created a real challenge for me in many ways. First, each designer only received 6 X 12 inch pieces of paper. I like to do layouts (12 X 12), that alone scared me. Then I am truly afraid of patterned paper. But all in all, I think my work was good based on the challenges. Hope you like.

"Free"

"Follow Your Dreams"

"Sunshine & Friends"

Platinum Scraps Easter Themed Layout

2010-03-29T17:14:00.003-05:00

Rejoice, Jesus Is Alive! This week over at Platinum Scraps we were challenged to render our take on a sketch by Rowena. Initially, I envisioned a child's layout complete with Bunny Rabbits and eggs and all the things that commercialize the Easter Holiday. As I was on the phone late Friday night with CurlyLocDiva, I kept being pulled to do a layout about the Savior and what the Resurrection means to me.

With that in mind and many attempts with the Iphone to send pictures of my pattern paper to Curly and many failed attempts, she was able to assist me with the selection of the paper I wanted to use for my background. I am a chicken when it comes to using Pattern Paper as a background. Curly, girl you know you are a great teacher and I better not hear about this again. LOL. Truly thanks girl because without that key selection, I could not have completed this beautiful layout.

I included a copy of the Resurrection Story as iilustrated with the Easter Eggs and tools. You can purchase the eggs from any Christian Book story. The eggs also work with the children's book, Benjamin's Box by Melody Carlson.

Supplies

Tulips - Walk in my garden

Grass - Zooballo

Egg - Easter 2010 Mini

Lamb - Easter 2010 Mini

Child praying - A Child's Year

Cross - Indie Art

Church - Heritage

Fence - Heritage

Alive - Plantin Schoolbook

Sun - Soccer

Birdbath - Songbird

Rejoice, Jesus is - Songbird

Cuttlebug Embossing Folders: Divine Swirls, Swiss Dots, Tiny Mosiac

Friends!

2010-03-15T16:37:00.002-05:00

Here is my spin on the June 2007 Card sketch from Page Maps for this weeks challenge over at Platinum Scraps. I have a wonderful Pastor and First Lady who are always there for me. The past month or so has been really rough. I lost my aunt then my grandmother. Through this difficult period, they have been my anchor. I received several gift items from a fellow messageboard member and it had a stamp that said " A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart" by Kathleen Grove. This saying sums up our friendship perfectly. I tremble when it comes to the weekly card challenges because I deem myself as more of a scrapper than card maker. I am also afraid of pattern paper. Being on the design team has made me step outside of the box. Thanks for continually following me as I journey down the crazy road of craftin.

Supplies Used:

Cricut Cartridge: Accent Essentials

Paper: Bazzill, Paper Trey Ink, and Patterned Paper

Punch: SU Ticket Corner Punch

Cuttlebug Folder: Tiny Bubbles

Family, Not Luck, But Love

2010-03-02T12:05:00.003-06:00

Here is my take on the challenge at Platinum Scraps this week. The sketch was provided by Patti Hutchinson and the theme had to be St. Patricks Day related.

I was like I have no pictures of anything St. Patty's Day, then while looking in my stash I came across these of my DGD, Symone and my DS, MJ at the park sometime in January. Little Miss Symone had never been to the park with us and she did not care if she ever did from her reaction. She did not like any of the park equipment; swings, slide, animals, none of it and she was not having it.

No one could satisfy her but "Uncle". She would not go to anyone but him. Her reaction on each photo says it all. When I am unsure or afraid, I can always count on the love and protection of family.

The Sketch

Patti Hutchinson

Page Maps

Family, Not Luck, But Love

Supplies Used:

Paper: Bazzill Cardstock (solid paper)

Little Yellow Bicycle (patterned paper)

Cuttlebug Folder:

Tiny Bubbles (rainbow, gold coins)

Cricut Carts:

Storybook (font)

From My Kitchen ( recipe label)

Paper Doll Dress Up (leprechaun, pot of gold)

Hello Kitty Greetings (rainbow)

A Child's Year (horseshoe)

Fiskars Border Punch

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Super Excited Sunshine Award

2010-02-26T18:50:00.004-06:00

Once before, I was nominated by a dear friend when I first began to blog. I didn't respond because I was new to blogging and didn't know enough people. I will not pass up this opportunity to say thanks and how much other fellow scrapbookers mean to me. In the world of blogging, we all share and pass on our love for this wonderful craft and I would like to say thanks to Craftin Curt for nominating me. It is indeed an honor.

As the rules state, you must accept this award then pass it on to six other worthy crafters. I will add a twist of my own. Pass it on to people that have not been nominated. That way the sunshine can truly be passed around.

With that said, I nominate the following six bloggers:

Carol
Deshonda
Leialoha
Lorrie
Myra
Stuck On Sketches

Altered Wood Picture Frame

2010-02-23T00:42:00.005-06:00

Here is my entry for the altered wood picture frame over at Platinum Scraps. Completing this challenge was very special for me. My cousin sent me this picture sometime last week and asked me to print it out for her. Well it has special meaning to her. Many of you know that I lost my aunt recently. This is my cousin and her mom(my aunt) taken at another funeral about two weeks before her mom left us.

I cut mother out a thousand times and my machine tore it up no matter how I tried. I said you know what, I am just going to call it "Soul" which is what we all called her because she truly was the "Soul" of our family.

The challenge was to alter a wooden picture frame, but I decided to kill two birds with one stone as they say. I followed the challenge sketch over at Stuck On Sketches and altered the wooden frame for our challenge.

I made a mistake when completing my frame and my flowers ended up being on the wrong side but that is alright too because My Sistas tell me all the time that there are truly no mistakes in scrapbooking. LOL. My aunt never liked taking pictures and I can just hear her saying yall better go on with that camera. Rest in peace Auntie. TFL.

My Birthday Sista

2010-02-18T20:06:00.001-06:00

This is my last layout for the Sista's Thread Birthday Swap (Bout 2, Jan & Jay, & DcDoll I haven't forgotten I owe you a layout, lol). TP was so kind to wait on me. I finished her layout and will put it in the mail tommorrow. TP, again you are a God send for understanding. I tried several new things in this layout. I used my Nestabilities for the first time. I still need to practice a little more. I also saw a card with the lattice technique on the message board and I fell in love with it. I tried it but I believe it works better if you have the Scor pal and maybe thinner cardstock. The third technique I tried to do is welding. My friend Cheryl tried to teach me one night and it was something else. She is probably still laughing at me. Cheryl, I welded my title.

Believe It or Not But Here is the Proof!

2010-02-13T00:44:00.003-06:00

Yep, I still can't believe it. Our town was covered with snow. Just sharing a few pics for all to see.

Front Yard

The Backyard

Me and A Drew Wanna Be

You See That Hat

Birthday Club 2010!

2010-02-12T23:49:00.000-06:00

Last year the "Sistas" Group went thru a major overhaul and that included our birthday club. Now, I am going to be truly blessed because my birthday is the day before Valentine's day. I am the second to receive my gift from my 2010 birthday Sista and I am the very last one in the 2009 club. So guess what that means, ok, I will tell, I should be receiving lot's of goodies.

Nubian, my 2010 birthday sista has set the bar for all of us in the 2010 club. She rocked my box and did it well. I have paper packs, stamps, flock, ribbon, altered items, but the one thing that touched me the most was the doggie biscuits. I am raising my "granddog" Deuce because DD is away at college and can't take him. When my son brought the box in, Deuce was all over it. I said you better move, nothing in here is for you, but I had no idea, he did though, lol.

Now I love to give personal things with my gifts and Nubian has just challenged me to raise the bar for my birthday sista. I am loving my stash. Thanks again. Oh yes, while I was screaming in her ear telling her I will call her back after I finish looking thru my box, she had the nerve to call back talking bout stop, tommorrow is your birthday. Well, I have a saying that my kids say I am famous for "The Devil Is A Lie". I ain't waiting till no tommorrow. I have already opened it and will create tommorrow.

Paint Can Swap

2010-02-12T23:37:00.001-06:00

The Paint Can Swap was hosted by Sistas Scrap Too as a treat your sista right for Valentine's Day. I am so loving all of my goodies. I ride a Harley and my sista did all things Harley; from the Stickles, to the dauber paint, to the ribbon, and she even got me a Harley Key. Sharon, told me when I was giving her my list of a thousand things I would love to have to wait and be patient. She said you won't get anything outside of your box but that can will be full. And sure enough it was. I can't wait to use my Rusty Pickle stuff. Someone said they were going out of business, too bad. Looks like they had great products.

Celebration Saints Style!

2010-02-12T21:53:00.008-06:00

Well Guess What! Yall already know, The Who Dat's Did Dat!. And did we party in the "Big Easy", yes siree. We had a ball. I was only supposed to stay until Monday, but after all the excitement, I stayed until the parade and all I can say is there was nothing that could, would, or ever should compare to all that fun.

Moi

The Victory Chant

The Koolest Ride in Town

Hell Froze Over! Then, Pigs Flew!

It's Here!

2010-02-04T00:34:00.003-06:00

The Sketch

Platinum Scraps is a vision of several friends who met on the Cricut Message Board and wanted to venture out into creating, sharing, and showcasing the many talents each of us possess.

Our goal is to inspire others to fall in love with this wonderful art as much as we have in order to preserve a lasting legacy for generations to come. Visit the blog to see the wonderful and exciting projects created by my fellow design team members. While you are there, please sign up to follow us.

Every Monday, we will post new projects and along the way, there will be blog candy giveways!! Stay tuned. And as an added bonus, we are now adding Time Out Thursdays, which features one designer's special project.

My Creation

My granddaugther Kennedi and her Leap Frog. My favorite part of creating this layout is Kennedi's big little tooth right in the front. We always tease her because she loves to show that "ugly" tooth. Click on the photo to view it. TFL.

A Who Dat Nation is Overjoyed!

2010-01-25T08:39:00.000-06:00

I can't believe even now, can someone pinch me. My darling New Orleans Saints are superbowl bound. We did it and I am overjoyed. My daddy purchased a "Who Dat" Root Beer pop many years ago and pledged he would't drink it until the team went to the Superbowl. Well daddy, we can pop that top because we are headed that way. I told him with eleven kids but only 9 of us are Saints fans, he had better purchase some communion cups so we all could have a taste and I do mean taste lol.

It was one of the defining moments in life. I had one lone tear rolling down. Happy has taken on a whole new meaning to every Saints fan in the nation. Our state has been through so many changes in the last few years after the aftermath of Katrina and New Orleans is still not the same, but you gotta have FAITH! My only desire is to see Deuce McCallister suit up and play in the ultimate game of any players career. Now getting there was half the battle, the other half will be winning so that all can know that heart and courage wins games.

GO SAINTS GO!

Tribute to Dr. King

2010-01-21T09:08:00.003-06:00

This man touched and to this day still touches lives of many in the world. Over at Sistas Scrap Too, this is one of the January Challenges. I decided to keep it kinda of simple because to me the title; "Freedom Cost, He Paid", said it all.

Carts Used: Hannah Montana - Font, My Community - Jail & Lock; Stand & Salute - Saying;
ACY - Children; EPDU - road.

Thanks for looking.

It's All Good!

2010-01-06T22:38:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year to all my wonderful family and friends. I have not made a thing since the I-10 to Miami sign with the exception of my Martin Luther King Challenge project over at SistasScraptoo.blogspot.com.
My litte Symone is here and she has been keeping me busy. My hubby made it in today and DD came home for a few days yesterday. We are all here. So even though I truly wish I had the time to create. Other things take center stage.

I -10 To Miami

2009-12-19T05:10:00.000-06:00

This layout is a replica of the poster I made for my dad, brother's, and oldest son to take to the game the New Orleans Saint's played against the Falcons. It is simple in design but for any Saint's fan, it speaks volumes. We are hoping to travel I-10 to Miami with our team for the ultimate game in Saint's History; The Superbowl.

Carts used: 50 States (state shapes), Street Sign (I-10 sign), Accent Essentials (Fleurs), Alphaliciuos (Font)
TFL.

November Sista Swap Layout

2009-12-16T13:15:00.000-06:00

Trying to scrap my stash, get caught up, and do what I love; scrap all at the same time. I made my flower embellishment. Very Simple technique. Punch or cut the flower( Accent Essentials has one that is similar) at the desired size. Thick/Full flowers work best. Ink edges, pop with your choice of pop dots, I use foam tape, adhere brad or button to center. Viola: instant embellishment that stands out.

I Am Tonya!

2009-12-16T01:14:00.000-06:00

Stole the title from the movie " I Am Legend" and used it to create this layout for my sista swap. Carts used Alphalicious -- font, Dreams Come True -- Window, George -- hearts and circle. Bazzill Paper (from Hobby Lobby, bought a lot of it but then the more I use it, I don't like it. It is just a little to shiny for my liking. Also used SU cardstock and a MS punch.

Made the Dahlia from a tutorial at http://scrap-n-dance.blogspot.com/. I just love making my own embellishments now. After all didn't we buy the Cricut to save. Ok, enough, here is the layout.

Secret Sista Christmas Card

2009-12-14T23:37:00.001-06:00

I saw all the wonderful creations last year and knew I wanted this Cuttlebug folder. Didn't get it until after Christmas and I just had to use it this year. I made this card for my Secret Sista, I hope she likes it.

What Santa doesn't bring, Grandma Will!

2009-12-14T09:54:00.001-06:00

I saw this on a wall hanging at a store and just had to scrap it for my precious Symone. It said "what Santa doesn't bring me, Grandma Will"! Well, in typical me fashion, I forgot the me in all of the excitement of the layout but that is ok, it makes it mine. I only hate that the red paper I had was different and of course I didnt' have enough of the same color but that's ok as well.

My First Etched Glass Project!

2009-12-14T09:37:00.001-06:00

Some of my fellow mb friends are big into etching items for gifts and I too have caught the bug. Had never etched before but wanted to try so bad. I love personal gifts, they come from the heart. My first attempts at etching were a series of mugs for my nephews and my son. Here is the Saints mug for my son. It ran a little but that makes it unique.

My Scrapbook Room!

2009-12-08T10:22:00.000-06:00

Finally, I have moved out of my kitchen. We live in a small house and had three kids at home. Recently, lost two, but not for good, awww. No, son moved out and daughter is away at college. I am using her room as a scrap/her room when she is home. Well let's just say that the full size bed is gone and in came a twin. Wishing they made something smaller. Hubby built a workstation for me. Here are pics of my little piece of Heaven on Earth.

My Harley Phone and Travel Cabinet

(it houses all the things I need at a crop, adhesives, inks, etc.)

My JetMax Storage Center

My Work Station
(Built by Hubby, He Rocks!)

I intentionally left it messy because if you come

scrap with me, we will get messy.

Totally Scraplifted!

2009-12-08T08:19:00.019-06:00

I saw this layout over the Black Friday Holiday. Monique Griffin, designed this layout for CWTC weekly challenge. She posted that it was the most detailed layout she had ever done. I agreed, it is full of beautiful details. I asked her if she would mind if I scraplift it because it is truly a work of art. Her answer was no. Below is my rendition of Home for the Holidays. I am going to incorporate pics of my family later.

TFL.

My Journey to a New Me!

2009-11-18T23:13:00.000-06:00

I am a 40 year old mother to three beautiful children, grandmother(nana), to my little heart, miss Kennedi Symone, and Godmother to my precious, Jazmine. For years now I have struggled with my weight. It didn't happen overnight and I know this journey to lose the weight will not be conquered overnight. I am enlisting all my friends as my support group as I make this journey to what I am calling the new me. Today, was the first day that I have excerised in a long time. I don't know where this journey will lead, but I am praying that it will lead to a more healthier me, one that understands and appreciates her body, mind, and spirit. I am still pondering how to take on this task, so any help will be greatly appreciated. Oh yeah, did I say how much I truly hate to exercise, lol, but how much I truly love to eat Oreo cookies. As a matter of fact, sweets are my downfall. To my wonderful sista, who suggested the low calorie sweets, all I can say is keep me in mind. LOL.

Seacor Marine Family Picnic

2009-10-24T17:55:00.006-05:00

My family traveled to Houma, LA for the annual family day celebration. I am glad the weather held up. We were inside, but there were events held outside as well. Here are a few pictures, hope you enjoy. The wind tore a sistas hair out during the outside events. I just brushed it back and said forget it.

My Parents!

Daddy and His Girl!

The Boys!

Me and Honey with our face painting!

It's Official, I'm A Warhawk Mom!

2009-10-17T19:57:00.001-05:00

My youngest son will leave home in August to begin his journey into adulthood. We toured the University of Louisiana at Monroe today for freshman, "Browse on the Bayou". This was his school of choice, but financially, it would have been more feasible for him to attend the same university as my DD and I had been trying to persuade him. With much thought and prayer, I know we will be ok financially and as I told him, it is not fair for you to give up your dream to follow hers. He had such a shine on his face today as we made our way through all of the activites. Here is a photo of him and hubby.

Our Story - Book of Me Title Page

2009-10-06T23:43:00.006-05:00

Check it out!

2009-09-24T07:46:00.002-05:00

This is fabulous. Go here to see what all the excitement is about.

Here's a link to the HSN deal. http://tinyurl.com/ybofzut

This to That

2009-09-18T15:11:00.008-05:00

My how time flies. I first saw this page over on the Cricut messageboard and new I wanted to "lift" it. Thanks Julia Moss. I am still in awe over your work. This is the story of my "baby" who is now a senior in high school, hence from this to that. The first page is pre-kindergarten. Page 2 will feature things he did as he made this journey. Will share that later.

Carts used were Animal Kingdom, Doodlecharms, Indie Art, Printing 101, and Zooballoo.

TFL.

Drum Roll Please!

2009-09-16T16:48:00.002-05:00

I just received a pm from Admin Brittany that I am one of the first 20 winners for the new cartridge, Winter Woodlands. I am so excited. I can't wait. Be sure to enter each week. You may be next.

Thanks Provo Craft.

Winter Woodland Cartridge Giveaway, Week 2

2009-09-15T23:56:00.002-05:00

If you were one of the few who missed week one, go to http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=5284445&mpage=1 in order to see what you need to do to be counted in week 2.

You may see the cartridge details at http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?id=361&s=1&sc=2 .

What a wonderful way to be rewarded.

Provo Craft's 100 Cartridge Celebration!

2009-09-10T23:16:00.004-05:00

Provo Craft has reached an amazing feat. Not really amazing to us because we all love their products. We have been wondering what took them so long. One hundred lucky people are going to become proud owners of the new Cricut cartridge, Winter Woodlands.
You may find out more about this cartridge at http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?id=361&s=1&sc=2. I am a cart fanatic. Happy Scrappin.

Chirp Recognition

2009-09-07T21:42:00.002-05:00

My layout, http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=5201539, has been recognized in the Cricut Chirp. It is a privilege to know that others appreciate your work. I am a novice scrapbooker but I have been blessed to meet some very talented people who have helped me tremendously. I thank all of you for looking and commenting on my layout. This little girl is truly her Nana's Little Angel.

Flap Card Challenge

2009-09-07T00:14:00.008-05:00

This is a challenge that can be found at http://SistasScrapToo.blogspot.com/. I used my first flap card as a birthday card for my little cousin. TFL.

EDPD - Band Player

2009-09-06T23:36:00.002-05:00

This is my first attempt at using this cart. This is a band player for my son. He plays the saxophone, but I could not find one so I substituted the trumpet instead.

Proof Positive

2009-09-01T20:34:00.002-05:00

Ms Kennedi truly is her Nana's little angel baby. August Challenge for SistasScrapToo.

June Birthday Layout

2009-06-21T23:36:00.003-05:00

This is my layout for the Sista Thread June Birthday Swap. I used my stash as they say; eyelets, saftey pins, and yarn. It is very simple but sometimes simple says it all.

Um, Um, Good; Campbell's Can't Touch This

2009-06-21T23:18:00.004-05:00

Ms. Kennedi Symone eating a Popsicle all by herself. She held on to that Popsicle for dear life. Only had a few pieces left; when the Popsicles splits off the stick at the bottom.

M. J. Prom Layout

2009-06-08T13:19:00.002-05:00

My layout for the shirt challenge that I incorporated into my son's prom layout. Used Cricut cart Lyrical Letters, Bazzill-in-Stitchz for the swirls, and a Fiskars border punch for the edges. This is my take on a sketch done by Karrie at Lonestar Scrapbook Store.

Graduation Layout, Page 2

2009-06-07T23:46:00.003-05:00

Graduation Layout, Page 2

Here is the second page to my layout.

Team 1 Flower Challenge

2009-05-26T08:02:00.006-05:00

I entered this layout for the May 09 Team 1 Flower Challenge. The only requirement, you guessed it, was to use flowers. This is my darling daugther Tiffany and her friend.

Nana and her Most Beautiful Girl

2009-05-14T02:22:00.004-05:00

This is a picture of my darling granddaughther and I at the ring ceremony. We, or should I say me, got soaked. I kept her dry but the weather ruined my "do".

My Baby, Officially a Senior!

2009-05-14T02:13:00.007-05:00

Monday, May 11th Ring Ceremony at NCHS. Go Chiefs. I can't believe he is officially a senior. Everytime I see him with his ring, it let's me know that motherhood for me is getting ready to go in a different direction. M. J., my baby, is all grown up. Go new Senior!

Revised Layout

2009-04-28T04:09:00.002-05:00

Here is my revised take on my layout for Team 1 Just Buggin Away, April Challenge. After a meeting with my consultant, we decided that I needed to go back to the drawing board. This is the finished product. Thanks consultant. Always grateful. TFL.

April Team Challenge Layout

2009-04-26T04:31:00.004-05:00

Just Buggin Away was our team name for the April Challenge. We had to use the card feature from any cartridge. I decided to use the telephone from the cart Wildcard.
Here is my interpretation:

Getting Older

2009-04-23T00:29:00.001-05:00

Today, my daughter and I went to pick up her prom dress. She is a senior. I have come to realize that my babies are truly growing up. My "baby", is a junior, oh boy. I have always told them that my plan was to get all of them out of the house at once. Now it looks like that will be happening and fast. I will post pics next weekend of the two of them and their dates.

Sista's Challenge - Criss Cross Card

2009-04-22T02:07:00.003-05:00

Here is my take on the Criss Cross Card. Hope you like.

"I Made It, But Didn't Know It"

2009-04-09T21:45:00.004-05:00

I made this layout for the Easter Challenge on the Sista Thread. I received several congrats the other morning from ladies on the board about the Chirp. Well I thought the Chirp was another bug added to your name for so many posts, so I went to see. That was not it. So I asked some of the girls behind closed doors and they left me hangin. Eventually, someone informed me. So now I know what the Chirp is. Ha Ha Ha.
Thanks to all my sistas. My work gets better because of you ladies challenging me to think outside the box. So this is for all my sistas.

2009-04-02T14:39:00.002-05:00

Sista's Easter Challenge -- April 1, 2009
I used the pastel colors as required but
also used my Cuttlebug Cut & Emboss butterfly
set. We have been challenged to use from
our stash and not make unnecessary purchases.
Ok, which purchases are unnecessary. LOL.

2009-04-02T00:49:00.004-05:00

Fun Facts -- April 2nd, 2009

Welcome to My World! I have been scrapbooking for a

little more than a year now. In that year, my life

has completely transformed. I have had the privelege

of meeting some wonderful people and making some

great relationships along the way. The purpose of my

blog is share my love of this crazy craft we call "Scrappin".

Come in, relax, sit down, and stay awhile.