Momenta Stencil Storage

Today I decided to clean up my printer table. It was overflowing with crap - piles of clothes to be refashioned or mended, scrapbook supplies, paperwork and all kinds of other junk that has collected over the past couple months.

Some of the things on there were the big border stencils from Momenta. I love them, however I have storage issues with them. They are long and don't fit in my cart or on my bookshelf (which is full of paper anyway, not that I should admit that) so I really haven't known what to do with them. I decided to alter a cardboard box to house them on my table - so they are still at arms reach, but they won't be falling off when I stack my junk (not that I'm admitting to that either).

So here ya go... what started as a simple cardboard box, but is now a little more eye appealing. :)

And I have to say, it felt great to be creative again! Now I've got the bug and I want to create a bunch more stuff!!


Supplies:
Relaxed Cardstock (PA-1035)
Flutter Paper Pad (PA-1563)
Flutter Rubons (RO-1849)
Flutter Stickers (ST-2855)
Graceful Stencil (BL-799)

Unexpected Blogging Vacation

Well, I wound up taking an unexpected blogging vacation. I wound up having a couple surgeries to remove some kidney stones. Apparently when they get lodged and cause your kidney to stop functioning properly - it is a problem!


At any rate, I haven't been scrapping at all so I don't have anything new to share. I have been doing some sewing. Braelyn is growing steadily, but newborn pants are still way too big for her and the preemie sleepers are too short. So I've made her a few pants to wear in the meantime. And I've been sewing cloth diapers.


Instead of sharing something scrappy, I'm sharing a picture of Braelyn at 6 weeks old (last week) - sporting a pair of pants I made from an old maternity shirt that was stained. They were the perfect color for this onesie and are great since they are super soft!


I've got the urge to scrap again, so hopefully I'll have some new projects to share with you soon. I think I'll be back to my daily updates this week - and I might even have a giveaway, so be sure to stay tuned!

A Card & A Winner

Just wanted to share a card I made earlier this week. I think it turned out cute. I can always use thank you cards, so that is what I make the most of.




Supplies: SEI Paper, Bazzill Cardstock & Pom Pom Ribbon, Joann’s Hat Pin, American Crafts Thickers, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Martha Stewart Glitter, Ribbon & Brad Unknown



It is time to announce the winner of the $35 CSN Stores giveaway. Thank you to everyone who participated. It is interesting to see what



Congrats Lisa! Please email me through the link available from my blogger profile page within 48 hours so I can get you your prize!

Don't forget...

Today is the last day to leave a comment for a chance to win the $35 credit to CSN Stores.

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Part of the Family

This was another simple page I did for my dad's Christmas album with Momenta supplies.

He loved his album and was very happy to open it and see all the animal pages in there, even though he knew it was coming. I left quite a few blank pages in the back too... so I can add to it whenever the mood strikes!

Don't forget to enter my CSN Stores giveaway, the winner will be drawn this weekend!

A Couple Momenta Projects

Here are a couple more projects done for the crop at Citrus Tree Studio this weekend. These pages were both done with mostly Momenta supplies.

Supplies:
Black Tie Papers (PA-1952)
Gold Metallic Papers (PA-1161)
Pure Cardstock (PA-1036)
Black Tie Chipboard Stickers (ST-3087)
Black Alpha Stickers (ST-1814)
Black & White Gem Stickers (ST-3056)
Silver Foil Rub Ons (RO-1895)
Puffy Alpha Stickers (ST-3190)
Puffy Flourish Stickers (ST-2841)
Prima Flower, Misc Ribbon

The cool thing about this page (other than the picture of my husband, which I dearly love) is the clear background. Some of the Momenta paper packs come with a clear sheet under the cover - so what better way to use it than as a background paper?! It isn't as stiff as your standard acetate, but they work great for a background!



Supplies:
Family Ties Paper (PA-1486)
Primary Cardstock (PA-0658)
Family Ties Chipboard Stickers (ST-3264)
Pastel Gem Stickers (ST-3031)
Glitter Glue

Weekend Scrappiness

This weekend was the crop at Citrus Tree Studio. And while I didn't get all of the challenges done, I did complete quite a few of them. So I thought I would share some of what I created over the weekend with you.

These were all done for various challenges, which I find really inspiring these days. I think without challenges I wouldn't be doing a thing with my supplies!

Of course, don't forget about the $35 CSN credit giveaway going on. You still have a few days to enter!

So what will be happening for 2011?

I'm not really a 'goal' oriented person, but I do have some ideas that I would like to work with for the upcoming year. Like doing at least 12 projects per month. I would also like to keep a running total in my side bar so I can have some accountability for myself (hopefully I can remember to update it, LOL). I'd also like to participate in more challenge blogs and message board challenges - since I find them so inspiring.

As for non-scrappy things, I'd really like to get out more with my children. I would like to get Grayson more outside time - whether just playing in our yard or going to the park. I have some other things too, but I don't want to bore you with those... but I will say that I think I'm going to start sharing some of my favorite recipes with you guys too.

With the start of 2011, do you have any goals for the year... scrapping or otherwise?

CSN Stores Giveaway & Review

I had the great opportunity to work with CSN Stores to write a review - and even better - to host a giveaway! If you aren't familiar with CSN Stores, they have everything you could possibly imagine! Definitely take a look at their website, and read a bit about their company.

Because we love to cook around our house, I decided on the Polder Dual Probe Thermometer to write my review on. The pros - the thermometer is accurate and easy to use - and the dual probe definitely comes in handy if you have more than one item. We typically smoke 2 turkeys at a time, so this is definitely a plus for us. The screen is large, easy to read, easy to navigate and get set for your meat type.

In the con column, we were storing it on the side of the fridge, but sadly the magnet fell out of the back (totally a cosmetic and ease thing, so nothing critical). The other complaint is that the cords on the probes are not metal braided (although they look to be in the picture).

And now, on to the fun part! One lucky person will receive a $35 credit to spend at CSN Stores. In order to qualify, you must do the following:
1. Become a follower of my blog (if you already are, thanks!)
2. Go to CSN Stores and look around.
3. Leave a comment on this thread and tell me what you think you would get with a $35 credit!

The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 8th - so be sure to check back and see if you are the lucky one!