Spring is Coming!

Hello, my fellow scrappers.  I just thought I would take a moment to say hi and let you in on my latest project.  As many of you know in the month of March I teach scrapbooking classes at a retreat in KY at the Barren River Resort.  It is located in an absolutely beautiful spot on the lake and the scenery is breathtaking.  The air is so crisp and clean that you just naturally inhale all the oxygen you can get.  This helps to clear the mind and open the lungs to clean out all the stuffiness of the past winter months.  Exhilarating!!
The scrapbook store that hosts this 4-day crop has the retreat 2 times a year, March and November.    Last year in November, at the last retreat, some of the ladies asked me to please do an acrylic class this spring.  A spring theme, of course.  So I set my mind to what would bring the beginning of a new spring and new beginnings of life outside.  I came up with doing a book in the shape of a watering can.  I had some acrylic left over from another project and made my pattern.  The can is about and 8x8 shape and the inside pages are 6x5 straight.  Here are a few photos of the cover and inside page.

In the meantime, much to my delight, Graphic 45 came out with their new line called "Once Upon A Springtime".  Gorgeous papers and the colors are so beautiful.  I used this line of papers for the book and it definitely captured the subject of the book.  Flowers, fairies, butterflies are amongst the papers and they are accented with wonderful embellishments.  The flowers are made using a water scrunching, cutting technique that I developed.  I just love the effect and how it gives life and dimension to the flowers.

Take time to look at the photos and let me know what you think.  I would love to hear from you.  Remember to try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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2010

Favorite Projects

I think you know that this was my absolute favorite.  I am going to make more in different colors.

A beautiful jewelry or "what not" box.  This is made with a repurposed wooden cigar box.

Reproduction of my grandmother's 1950's stove.  Lots of goooood food came from this stove and her kitchen.  Thanks Nana, I'll love you always!

There are so many projects that I really loved making that it is very hard to pick.  More than 95% of them are patterns I made myself and will offer for sale at a later date.  I am considering a store this year in 2011 and I will keep you abreast of that decision.  

Thank you 'blogganeers' for your feedback and faithfulness.  I love to hear from you and your ideas.

Remember, try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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During Christmas season my cousin had her grandchildren over to her house for cookie baking and decorating.  I noticed she posted some great pictures on Facebook.  So, I wrote to her and said I would make her a special book to put her pictures in.  Above is my book, already made and ready for the pictures to add.  I am showing the cover and a close up of santa holding cookies, candy sticks and gingerbread.  So cute!  I can't wait for the pics to come so I can crop them and add them to each page.

The book is from Unibond and I just love how it turned out. Happy scrapping and try something new today.

Sandra 

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I Survived Christmas ...

now onto New Years.

Like many of you Christmas was very hectic.  Making goodies, wrapping many, many presents, cleaning the house, running last minute errands and greeting overnight guests.  Whew, can I interest anyone in the Bahamas right now?  Of course thrown into all this mess  was the weather.  Nashville got its first white Christmas in 17 years.  It really was beautiful, and very treacherous at the same time.  Too cold to go out and make a snowman.  Can you believe that?

We really enjoyed our time with family and friends and now reality is back on track.  

Diet (eating the right foods) is my main priority.  After loosing 55 lbs.  I am NOT gaining any of it back!  Actually I feel great when I eat right so I am looking forward to being on my plan.

I just thought I would share with you a few things from my heart and let you know that 2011 will be a great Crafty Year.  I can just feel it!  So rest up, and get ready cause when I return in the new year we are going to be going on a fabulous journey together.

Love to you all and have a safe and most happy New Year.

Sandra

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Hello fellow crafters and blog hoppers.  I want to take a moment to thank you for your participation in our very first blog hop.  I am sure we will be doing this again with lots more fun and prizes.  
After the holidays I will be posting projects on a regular basis.  If you have a particular project and/or technique I can do a video on, just email me and let me know.  I am upgrading my video camera and I will be very anxious to use it.
Thank you all again, and have a very happy and most of all safe time with family and friends. 
Sandra

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                      Hello Everyone!
This is just a quick note to let you know we are still hopping!!!!  The response was so profound that we thought we would extend the hop to involve more hoppers.  We are extending our time until Sunday evening.  So post on your blogs, facebook pages and twitter to let others know about the hop.
Thank you so much and I look forward to getting to know you'al better in 2011.  
Sandra

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Welcome Blog Hoppers ...

I would like to take a moment to welcome you to my blog.  The place where I display my projects and share techniques with you.

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  Below is my latest project made from a vintage book.  I was antiquing at a local store and she had this book for almost nothing.  The insides were in bad shape and it was the perfect title for what I wanted to make.  

For a while I have been in the mood to make a mini baby album to be given as a gift to new parents.  I wanted it to hold those first and most precious pictures of the baby.  

How I made the album was to take out the pages of the book, they were falling out anyway.  I then put pink netting on the bottom.  My next move was to line the interior and add accordion-like sides so the book could be opened for the album to be inserted.  I then made the mini album and it fit perfectly inside.

Here are the photos of the project:

Cover of book.  Helen's Babies by John Habberton

The colors on the cover are carried out throughout the mini album.

The handles I made with beads and stiff wire.

Inside of book/purse.  The mini fits so snugly.

The sides are accordion so it will be easy to insert the album or anything you choose.

The mini.  Live your dreams!

Inside page 1

Inside page 2

Inside page 3

Inside page 4

Thank you everyone for stopping by for our blog hop.  The Lime Light Design Team is such a fabulous organization and we love using our skills and passions for helping others in need.  

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Sandra

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