we are R-O-B-O-T-S

Said it my best R-O-B-O-T voice. Lately, I have had the need/desire to create. The feeling was strong on Sunday. I kept trying to escape into my scrapbook room and would quickly leave because somebody needed something :-). Life as a mommy = never a dull moment. I was finally able to sit down for a bit and was able to create another layout. When I caught word, back in February that Green Tangerines was closing, I knew I needed to purchase the Junior line by American Crafts. I had had my eye on it. It is very boy oriented and right up my alley. I used one of Allison Davis' sketches and this is what I came up with.







I am happy to have this little piece of Brody's childhood captured. For about a month straight, he would walk around the house and in his best R-O-B-O-T voice he would say "I am a R-O-B-O-T". I found this little R-O-B-O-T get up at the dollar store and couldn't pass it up. He quickly recruited Garrett and they both started walking around the house saying "We are R-O-B-O-T-S".

On a happy note, Green Tangerines is back. They will be opening sometime in September...so HAPPY!

Have a super week.

{products used: American Crafts Junior/Rockets/Thickers, Bazzill cardstock, Kaiser Crafts bling}

I am pretty sure I say this every month...and I will say it again! I love how versatile the monthly Green Tangerines Kit Club product is. So far, I have been able to create 3 totally different layouts (with one in the works) with just one kit. You can see the others in the posts below.

Here is my latest creation using the April/May kit. If the pictures look familiar, they are. I scrapped our most recent Girls Night Out, Summer concert style.







Oh these pictures are making me want to hit up another summer concert with these girlie's :-). Girls, who are we seeing next :-)?

and another one

Here is another double page layout that I created. Once again, I used my April/May GTKC goodies. I wanted to create a layout that summed up our Spring. I highlighted(with photos) a few of our favorite Spring activities. The ones with photos on the layout were John's birthday, park days, baseball season & the beautiful Spring blossoms. I then included one/two words that highlighted other Spring activities that were not included by the way of photos. I am loving the October Afternoon pattern paper. I cut around the circles on each side and kinda like the border it created for my layout.








I be back later, with another GTKC layout. Enjoy!

a double pager

With the end of the school year winding down and having everyone home 24/7, my scrapbooking has been put on the back burner. Slowly but surely, I am am getting some layouts done for the Green Tangerines Kit Club!This layout was created using the April/May kit. This kit is filled with lots of colorful product...perfect for all things having to do with Spring and Summer.



{promise the layout is not crooked in real life...still perfecting shots from above...aka squatting above layout :-)}



Are you getting anything crafty done with the kiddos home?
Enjoy!!!

personalized gifts

Each year, during our girls weekend at the beach, we bring little gifts for each other. It is a fun tradition that was started a few years back. These little gifts can be anything from candy, mixed Cd's, lotion, to a package of brads. It is always a treat to receive these fun gifts. This year, I created binders for each of the girls. I found fun binders (they were all different) while I was out & about at various stores. I personalized each binder with their name, using American Crafts Thickers, some cardstock and a scallop punch. I then added buttons, flowers, ribbon & bling.













On the inside, I made page dividers using my Quikutz file tab die. They were simple to make & the tabs matched the color of the cover of each binder. I added a package of graph paper just in case they wanted to use their binders as sketch books. I also included meal planning & grocery shopping sheets just in case they wanted to use their binders for grocery shopping. The binders really can be used for anything. I will have to share my personal sketch book one of these days. It is red with tiny white polka dots...would you expect anything different ;-)?














I think it is time for a fun little give away. Leave a comment, sharing your favorite organization tip/tool. I will create a personalized binder for the individual that is picked(randomly)by my boys on Friday. Anyone is eligible to win, as long as they leave a comment...link your friends.

kotw - snow much fun!

it is that time of the week...kit of the week. I have fallen behind in my blog posts and i am trying to catch up. i am happy to report that my treadmill time has (semi) replaced my blogging time. i have been diligent about getting on that bad boy a minimum of 5 times a week since the new year started.















this weeks layout is perfect for your snow/tahoe pictures. i was able to scrapbook these older(2005) pictures of tanner & carter. i can't believe how little they look.
products used in this weeks kit are:
pattern paper by american crafts, glitter brads by american crafts, bazzil cardstock & bling, ribbon, gems & a custom title created by mer. i also used my handy dandy circle punch...one of my go to supplies for sure.
this kotw can be found at green tangerines 916.771.8010. happy scrapbooking.

this weeks kit

here is a peek at this weeks, kit of the week. it is all about birthdays.i figured since tanner just celebrated his 11th birthday (and I took photos) that i better scrap his 10th birthday photos first...mission accomplished.


















even though my layout is all birthday, you could really use this layout for any occasion. it would be perfect for family photos, new years eve, park days, vacation and so on. in your kit, you will receive a whole package of luxe rub ons, thus allowing you to create the title of your choice. other products that were used in this kit are: american craft pattern papers, bazzill cardstock, creative cafe flocked brads, and my fiskars circle punches. this weeks kit is available at green tangerines (916-771-8010)
p.s. they will ship right to your door.

kotw - year in review style

here is a peek at this weeks kit of the week.












I was able to squeeze 12 photos (one for each month)on this layout. I tried to pick photos that highlighted our year. I am really loving the year in review LO's that already exist in our albums. I place them at the beginning of each album even though I created them at the end of the year. It serves as our table of contents for each album.
(Product used: American Crafts Junior line, Bazzill cardstock,Creative Imaginations tag, Fiskars Star punch, Pazzled title, ribbon & my Uni ball white pen)

This "The Year in Review" kit is available at Green Tangerines. As always, you can reach the store at 916*771*8010. If you put scrapbooking on your New years resolution list this year, this is the perfect way to get started. The product is all picked out for you. You just need a little time, adhesive & your own photos :-).

I sure hope everyone is enjoying their 2010 thus far.
I am on day SEVEN of no Diet Coke & a minimum of 45 minutes of my treadmill. I am feeling inspired & capable of doing ANYTHING!

pay it forward

you may (or may not) remember this Pay It Forward post from earlier this year. I had one year to make the first 3 ( I chose 4) friends who left me a comment on that post, something FUN from me. I was able to deliver 3 out of the 4 Pay It Forward surprise (in person or via snail mail) in the last two weeks. This is what I made and shared for my Pay It Forward surprise. I had so much fun making these ornaments for the school teachers, family, friends & my Laurels this year. I thought my Pay It Forward recipients would like one too! I am sure the Home Depot workers were wondering why the metal light plate switch frames were selling like hot cakes this season :-)! These little ornaments are a perfect way to use your pattern paper scraps. Add some ribbon, bling, charms & glitter American Craft(or not)Thickers and you are good to go!