Sparkle Banner

 I saw this saying when I was on the computer and loved it.  I made these banners for Krista and the girls.  I wanted some sparkly paper and I ended up using some horns from New Years Eve to make the letters. I used my Sizzix for some of the letters and I cut the flowers out with my Artiste cartridge.I added a little of the bling I got from Hobby Lobby also. 

Studio-J layout

While I will always love traditional scrapbooking I decided to give Studio-J one more try since the Two Page layout is only 5 DOLLARS all this month.  I figure that for one I am saving on photo developing cost and it will help me get caught up and to do some of the pictures that normally stump me. I did try Studio-J once when they had a free deal where you could just get the computer picks.

So this is what I think. Number one I like getting the new papers right away with out having to cut up my brand new stash.  I am a bit of a hoarder and I actually do not have this paper yet. You do not have to think about where to put the pictures when you are stumped.The title was a easy breezy. I like that my journaling is neatly typed and it is also spell checked. I did this one cold turkey and I was able to figure it out pretty easy. I have since found some great tutorial's on u-tube and I will put a link to them at the bottom of this post. You can still change the paper and move stuff around to customize your layout.  The one thing I was frustrated with is that you can not make your picture smaller to fit in the spots and I was not happy with how much got cut out. I Will have to edit some pictures first next time possibly.I did not have to much trouble down loading them but I am still waiting ( this post is scheduled, today is actually Friday) so I will have to see what I think when they get here. http://brendamckerchie.ctmh.com to try Studio J today! Thanks for stopping by. Brenda

One Spoiled Pup

This is what I found on Rob's side of the bed when I got home this morning. She sure is cute don't you think?  Scrap Happy! Brenda

Paper Panic Contest

You can win some of the new Paper Here and at http://www.jeanettelynton.com good luck!

Whooo's your Valentine and Sweet Heart Paper

Here are a few cards I made with the Whooo's your Valentine stamp that is still available until the end of this month for 10 dollars with a 35 dollar order. The paper is Sweetheart.

Buzz & Bumble card and holder using Artise

 Well I am getting really excited about the new book that comes out February 1st how about you?   This project was made with the new Buzz & Bumble paper.  I am a little behind but I finally got my Artiste cartridge ( love it!) and the magazine holder for the cards was made with it. I was excited to be able to do this with my small Cricut. I am still working on getting a larger one. I also cut the tag out with my Artiste.  The flower is from Just Blooms-Spring Blossom. I also used the Sparkle Assortment Round, brown & tan and some Cocoa gross grain ribbon. The stamps are: Annotations, Petite Perks Bee Your Self, The Present, and the Buzz & Bumble workshop stamp. I colored the seed image with my alcohol markers.

 Don't forget the Whoooo's your Valentine deal is still available until the end of this month. hptt://brendamckerchie.ctmh.com

Momogram cards using Pear & Partridge

These are some more cards I made for my girls for Christmas.  I used the Monogram stamps found on page 116 of the CTMH book and I also used the Perfect Fit-Frames stamp.  The paper is Pear & Partridge.  I love how this paper works for things that are not Christmas.  Scrap Happy! Brenda