April Wrap Up with the Book Soulmates RAK Club

RAK'd to me by my big sis Margie of Bumbles & Fairytales:


      

RAK'd to me by my dear book buddy Keri:

   

  

I won this book from Scrap N' Art Online Magazine:

I also won this book from Kai @ Amaterasu Reads:

Books read in April:

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads)

Intuition by J. Meyers (Goodreads)

Intangible by J. Meyers (Goodreads)

Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads)

Crescendo (Hush, Hush #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads)

Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood #5) by J.R. Ward (Goodreads)

Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6) by J.R. Ward (Goodreads)

Currently Reading:

Silence (Hush, Hush #3) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads)

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood #7) by J. R. Ward (Goodreads)

New Releases I can't wait to get my hands on in May:

Bitterblue (Graceling Realm #3) by Kristin Cashore (Goodreads)

City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads)

Wuthering Frights (Dulcie O'Neil Series #4) by H.P. Mallory (Facebook)

I think overall I had a pretty amazing month in books-what do you think?

What was your favy book of April?  What do you highly recommend?

What do you highly recommend to stay away from?- a question rarely asked :)

Happy Reading and here's to an amazing May!!!!!

I hope you all enjoyed a fabulous weekend-i'm here today with the Joy's Life DT to share with you a Layout I created using the Sweet Popsicle Puns Stamp Set by Joy's Life.  Check it out:

I'm still working to finish up our wedding album scrapbook-yes, even though we celebrate our 6th anniversary in May lol.  As we all say, better late than never :)  This is what our wedding invitation looked like-we kept it simple and used our engagement photo.  When the card opens up you have the entire picture and then flipped up you have the actual invite.  I was in love once I found this style!

This is another layout with a Kraft background.  That is truly my "must have" while creating.  I honestly can't get enough of it.  I also am big on saving my scraps, so I picked a few favorites and wha-la!  (I think that's how you spell it lol-please correct me if i'm wrong).

Here are a few close up pics-the 2" circle punch was just perfect for the stamp too!  I love it!!!!!

Take a quick peek at the stamp set:

Isn't it just adorable!  Stop on by the shop HERE to get yours!

Don't forget to keep scrolling down when you get to the products page to see a few new goods for sale-thanks to Joy and stop on by Joy's blog HERE to show some love and sign up for the newsletter-I don't want you missing out!!!!!

Happy Scrappin' and have nothing but a fabulous week!!!!

dear diary...

here is a pic of me with just a few of my many awesome

scrap-tastic friends-they definitely make it an adventure!!!!!

(top- me, danielle, sue R; bottom- chryse & keri)

Time: 7:04 pm, EST

Location: Bedroom

Watching: nothing at the moment

Listening: Gotye :)

Eating: Nada at the moment.

Drinking: Lemon Iced Tea, yum.

Reading: Lover Avenged by JR Ward

Needing: to pack for tomorrow's crop & study for Sun.'s test
(Miss Procrastinator in da house!!!!!)

Wanting: some Cold Stone Ice Cream :)

Crafting: a few layouts for a fellow scrapper who is in need,

she fell upon an illness and we are all chipping in to help

her complete her scrapbook albums for the family.

Enjoying:  my life!!!!!

time to let us hear what you think :)

How would you like some chances at winning $50?!

Momenta has two very short surveys this month.

Each takes only a couple of minutes to complete and

each comes with a chance to win $50!!!!!

The winners will be chosen on 4/30.

1) Where do you find your INSPIRATION?Pinterest, Facebook, magazines..or your friends?  Tell us how you get inspired and you could win $50 cash! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/inspire_apr2012

2) Do you Stamp? Or would like to?Then we want to hear from you....We've got a few very short questions about where you buy your stamps!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/stamp042012

A Whole Latte Love by Joy's Life

Hi everyone!  Here's to another day of sharing a Joy's Life creation.  This week the DT was challenged to create anything that shouts out LOVE!  Our "Lovely" themed creations are in celebration of Joy's Wedding Anniversary-Happy Happy to you & the hubby Joy!!!!!  I had a Latte of fun using the "A Whole Latte Love" stamp from Joy's Lifes You're So Punny stamp set.  I created a card for that special someone I hold dear to my heart, my bestie...she is going through a rough time right now and I wanted to show her I got nothing but love for her <3

Mmmm, mmmm...makes me want to go on a Starbucks run lol!  Don't forget to stop on by the Joy's Life DT Blog to see the rest of the lovely creations that everyone has created!!!!!

Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

PS- there are some new fun things for sale at the Joy's Life Products page!  Check them out here!

IMM #13

"In My Mailbox" is a weekly meme created by The Story Siren -The idea is to post whatever 'books' you may have received from the week before),whether you purchased them, gifted to you, borrowed, traded, etc.

Purchased from this weekend's Book Sale

at Sachem Public Library:

    

Borrowed:

RAK'D to me from Sis :)
  

Currently Reading:

Obviously I had another GREAT week!
How about you?  What has your favorite read been so far?


PS- have you checked out my big sis Margie's Book Blog:
Bumbles & Fairytales yet?????  Stop on by and say hi!


Happy Reading!!!!!

Joy's Life Teacher Gifts Blog Hop!!!!!

Updated 04/23/12:
Congratulations to Janice!!!!!

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   JaniceApr 22, 2012 03:18 PM

   I have wanted to make a clipboard to hang on the wall with the kids paperwork, so it doesn't get misplaced & this is such a pretty way to decorate one! I am a follower!! TFS!

   
   

   Please email me with your contact info so that I can get your prize out to you!

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***If you are here to check out my Momenta Project for this week, please click HERE or scroll down to the next post-I have a cutsie Birthday Card holder for a special 1 year old :)  ***

Happy Hop Day Everyone!

Today Joy's Life is bringing you a Teacher's Blog Hop- the DT has some amazing creations for you to check out that could just be your end of the year teacher's gift! If you came here from Patty's blog, then you are on the right track. If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop, please click HERE. Don't worry, I have the line up for you at the end of this post as well :)

I thought it would be a cute idea to create a clipboard for my Nephew's teacher-and yes, Margie, I will have 4 additional made for the other teacher's too, before you ask lol :) I had the chance to play with the "Thank you for helping me Bloom & Grow" stamp found in the Tag You're It #2 Set of stamps by Joy's Life. The entire set is super cute! Here is my clipboard:

Another simple and affordable project to duplicate for those special Teacher's out there.  I ran into such a bargain at Michaels and found these clipboards 9"x6" for just .19!  At the time I purchased them I didn't know what I was going to do but how can you pass it up?  I used patterned paper by Momenta and along with some 3-d stickers and adhesive Pearls.  I cut plain white paper 4" x 4 1/4" so the Teacher's may use to jot down little notes.  I also added a ribbon to the clip and distressed the edges in pink for the final touch.  I think I see more clipboard gifts to create in the near future-what do you think?

Well, we can't have a blog hop without a giveaway right?  So........leave a comment and share your favorite teacher gift idea, become a follower (only if you want to).  One lucky random winner will win a plain clipboard and a few goodies to create their very own!  Please do so by Sunday, 04/22 at midnight and I will announce the winner Monday afternoon-ish :)

Here is the line up of the hop:

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Julie: http://www.cricutchick

Nina: http://waffleflower.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE)

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Susie: http://www.thedieshaveit.com

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Ashley: http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

Your next stop is Stacey's blog-happy hoppin'!!!!!

Free To Be Me Birthday Card Holder with Momenta

Morning all!  I'm here today with a with a special Birthday project for Momenta.  I created a Birthday Card holder for a special little one on her 1st!  Check it out:

 I simply created a cover and back cover using Momenta's super cute Free To Be Me collection.  For the inside covers, I included a little space to place a picture or two and some journaling should they decide to do so.  Want to create your own, follow these simple steps:


1.  cut 2 pieces of sturdy chipboard to measure 5 1/2 x 8"
2.  punch a hole 2" from the top and 2" from the bottom on both pieces
3.  cut 4 pieces of patterned paper to measure 5 1/2 x 8
(I chose 2 matching for the front and back cover and 2 matching for the inside covers)
4.  adhere patterned paper as desired, distress the edges if you choose to do so and punch holes.  It will be easier to punch the holes after adhering one at a time.
5.  for the front cover I used the birthday girl's invitation to personalize it along with Momenta Birthday Stickers and Embossed Message Stickers, I also included the year.
6.  for the inside covers I created 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 mattes for the pictures, one of the mattes is adhered in a u-shape leaving a little pocked for some journaling or maybe a letter to the birthday girl :)


Here are a few pics so you can view the entire card holder-feel free to click on the picture to make it larger for easy viewing :)

I'm super happy that they loved the gift and the idea of it :)

What do you think?  Have you created a card holder for someone?  

If you have, we would love to check it out-just leave a link to the pic!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Be sure to stop on by the Momenta blog to show some love

and don't forget to check out the new website HERE :)

Have a great weekend and Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Momenta Products used:

Free To Be Me 12x12 Super Paper Pad  PA-2263

Birthday Shimmer & Shine Stickers ST-4914

Birthday Embossed Message Stickers ST-5097

Other Materials:

plain chipboard

foam Thickers

2 1/2" binder rings

Black Cardstock

PSA Essentials & Momenta Blog Hop!

Welcome to the PSA Essentials and Momenta Blog Hop!

TGIF and welcome to the the PSA Essentials and Momenta Blog Hop!

Join a few of the designers of Momenta 

join the designers of PSA Essentials for one amazing blog hop!

Be sure to click HERE to start at the beginning!

I have also posted the hop line-up at the end of my post :)

Both companies have terrific prizes up for grabs and 

there are only 11 blogs total that you'll need to visit 

and leave comments on.  

We would love for you to become followers at Momenta as well!

you could win...

2 Peel & Stick stamp sets, 1 PSA Stamper

{retail value $55}

Vacation Prize Pack from Momenta
{retail value $35}

For those new to PSA Essentials, they manufacture self-inking, personalized stamps.

Here is an example of what Jamie's stamp looks like:

They are perfect for your crafty projects, note cards, gifts, return addresses, 

personal stationery, recipe cards, books and so much more!

Here is your blog hoppin' line up:

Jamie Cripps

Savannah O'Gwynn

Angie Holden 

Cristal (Pinky) Hobbs

Regina Mangum

Erin Morehouse

Jeanne Streiff

Kazan Clark

Christa Uttley

PSA Stamp Camp

Momenta

Happy Hoppin'!!!!!

Dear diary...

(Here is a pic of my little guy (on the right) 

on a play date with his new friend Nicki)

Time: 6:51 pm

Location: Bedroom

Watching: the computer, lol

Listening: Family Guy in the background

Eating: Nothing

Drinking: Orange Hi-C

Reading: Lover Unbound by JR Ward

Needing: to get in bed for a nap before work tonight

Wanting: to work on the day shift, this pm stuff is hurting

Crafting: my DT work for end of April and May

Enjoying: relaxing in my pj's w/ my pup 

Loving: that spring is almost here!!!!!

A Travel Mini with Kate Hadfield Designs

Here is a super easy mini I created using Kate Hadfield's

Doodled Journalers and Are We There Yet? digi kits.

You can stop on by her shop HERE to check out some of

Kate's other fun designs that you can have too!

To create the base to the album, all you need is 1 12x12 piece of cardstock.

Cut in half so that you have 2 pieces of 6x12 cardstock,

score at 4" and 8" and fold like an accordian.

Do the same to the other piece and over lap one section to adhere.

I used 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" Kraft Cardstock pieces to matte the inside of the mini.

I then printed out various images and journal blocks,

layering them and adhering a few with foam to add texture and fun :)

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are all enjoying

this amazing weather as much as I am!  Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

You Are A Treasure, an altered Test Tube Project

Hello there friends!  I'm here today, on the behalf of the Joy's Life DT, with a special test tube treat holder-it's in a card!  This week the entire team is playing with altering Test Tube holders and it's my turn today along with the very talented Patty!  For this project I used the "You Are A Treasure" stamp from the You're So Punny Stamp Set and the "Friend" stamp from Everyday Occasions.  Here it is:

 I figured this to be the perfect little gift for a scrappy friend of mine who shares the love of Bling-y treasures as much as I do.  I used a few scraps from my favy scrap saver box I have, along with some kraft card stock and of course, BLING!  As if you couldn't tell from the pic, I also filled up that tube with lots and lots of bling to share :)  


It was really simple to create too-just cut a piece of cardstock that measures 8 3/4 x 4", score at 4" and 4 3/4".  Score and snip 1 1/2" from the top and 1 1/2" from the bottom and push in so that you have a little test tube holder as shown in the pic and wha-la!  You've got yourself a cutsie little card and treat holder, nothing to it!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you will share with us your altered test tube creations!  You can leave a link here or at the Joy's Life DT blog.  Have a scrappin' day!!!!!

PS-have you checked out the new stamps available?  If you haven't then stop on by HERE now to see!