Zumba in the outback

Hello my friends.  I hope you enjoy this little video that my friend in Australia made.  I love it.  She filmed it in and around the town where we lived.  I am especially chuffed that she filmed after a rain because it is so green and in bloom, Spring down under.  Also you can see the river bed has a bit of water left from a recent rain.

Enjoy!

Tissue Box

As I shared previously I am desperate for some holiday decor and decided to make my own.  I came across this cute project over at Splitcoast Stampers.  You can find all the cutting dimensions here.

For my project I used the Hooligans level 2 paper pack and 2 of my favorite felt adhesive backed Hooligan shapes (Z1332).  This project was super easy and super quick.  

Enjoy!

There Once Was A Spider

Since I have no Halloween decorations or fall decorations I decided to make something. I cut the back off of a box and created this little Boo sign in honor of Halloween.  I think it turned out super cute.  

My favorite part is the spider.  I know I saw this somewhere so I can not take credit for originality.  However I can't remember where I saw it. Just know that I am a copy cat.  

Isn't that so CUTE.  The body and head are buttons.  The eyes are little orange brads.  The legs are brads put in upside down so when you spread the prongs they form the legs.  Super simple, but super cute. 

Have a good one. 

First Video

Okay, here we go.  This is my first video attempt.  It is definitely, uh - what's the word- ROUGH!   I have to say that I enjoyed my first attempt.  I hope you enjoy it, too.  

I used the Hooligans paper pack for the cards.  I made 6 cards using 1 sheet of black cardstock and only part, less than half of 3 B&T papers.  I have plenty leftover to make scrapbook pages and more cards. 

The card bases are white card stock cut to a standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". 

Layer 1 - black cardstock cut at 4"x 5 1/4"

Layer 2 - purple dot B & T cut at 3 3/4" x 5"

Layer 3 - ha ha B & T cut at 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" and then punched into a scallop on one side

Layer 4 - funky stripe B & T cut at 3 3/4"x 2 1/2"

And this is how they look . . . 

Rituals

I am ready to scrap.  For me this is a major accomplishment.

I am a bit high maintenance when it comes to scrap time. Before we moved I homeschooled my four kiddos.  We would finish our school day and run through the chore jar to get the house in order.  And then I would escape down to my very own space.

Here my life is a little different.  My kiddos go to school, so I have free time.  However I am finding that I can not sit and scrap until the house in order.  And I don't have my plethora of tools and supplies (yet).  Nor do I have my own space (yet).  I'll admit that I was spoiled before (and still ;).

However there are a few rituals that I find are still consistent.

1)  A cup of tea - I love a cup of green tea to sip on while I find my creative flow.

2) A candle - I really enjoy burning candles.  Especially ones that smell so good.  Like this one Autumn Leaves.  Reminds me of home.

3) Music - I have to have music keeping me company.

So, tell me.  What are your rituals before you can get your craft on?  I know I can't be the only one who finds themselves mindlessly putting the kettle on, lighting a candle and turning on the iPod as they pull out there scrapping supplies and pretty paper.

Hooligans!

A little birthday card for my little niece.  She is definitely a star. She is also not a girly-girl.  I knew that this little monster was just her style.  I know she will LOVE it.