CMK Design Team Call

I am so excited to apply for a DT position at
Create My Keepsake!

As part of the application process,
we have to create a kit out of our own
scrapbook stash-
then post the creations we make from it!

I had an absolute blast doing this!
Definitely the most unique and fun way to apply
for a DT position :)

So without further ado, I present:

One FANCY Kit!



This kit is packed with all sorts of yummy products!

Kit Contents:
Cardstock: 3 sheets by Bazzill
Pattern Paper: Prima, SEI, Making Memories,
Sassafras Lass, Chatterbox, Creative Imaginations,
The Paper Studio
Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories
Alpha Chipboard: Thickers; American Crafts
Rub Ons: GCD Studios
Bling: Prima
Brads: Making Memories, K & Company,
Creative Imaginations
Buttons: Making Memories
Chipboard: Cosmo Cricket, Mollie & Mac
Flowers: Prima, Maya Road
Stickers: American Crafts
Journaling Cards: Luxe Designs (stickers)
Making Memories, Etsy, Creative Cafe (tickets)
Ribbon/Trim: Making Memories, American Crafts
Vintage Lace
Paperclips: Making Memories, K & Company

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And here are my creations:

"Almost Sisters"
A page about a great family friend- Jessica.
I pulled the layers of the large Prima flower apart
so that I could use the flower on more than one
project & I decorated the chipboard with stickles.





"Love You..."
My husband, Matt and me at a Christmas Party this year!
I burnt the edges of the "Script" paper with a lighter.







"Time Flies"
My 3 oldest kids on the first day of school.
I cut the pattern paper into scalloped circle shape.





Mini Notebook
I love this little clipboard style notebook!
I used a leftover "page" from a mini chipboard
album for the base of the notebook.





Framed Picture
I started with a plain 8x10 black frame.
I cut my pattern paper down to size and then made a
simple scrapbook page featuring the photo & using
machine stitching. On the outside of the frame I added
trim and the other half of the large Prima flower.

(when we went home for Christmas, we took this
picture of all the "Van Dyke" kids- my brother{Joe},
sister {Caroline}, me and my baby sister {Ginnie})



thanks so much for such a fun contest
& Good Luck to all who apply!!

Scrapping the Music News

I am so honored to be asked by
Scrapping the Music
to be their guest designer for January!

There are many great songs coming up for 2009-
be sure to check them out!

Also!!
they are having a blog give away right now-
all you have to do is leave a comment to be entered
into a drawing for an AWESOME gift!

So go check out their site and enter to win!
Good Luck :)

Scrapbook Sussies December 2008 Reveal

Here it is, the December Kit reveal for
the Scrapbook Sussies...
Better late than never!

Happy Holidays to you & yours!

Blog SLACKER

yep... that's me....
I have been neglecting the blog...
I was surprised when I saw the date of the last post,
this has been a crazy time for me & I actually
FORGOT to blog!
YIKES! ;)

Lots of changes have been happening with me:
I just ended 3 of my Design Team Positions
and it is a bitter sweet experience!
I really appreciate the opportunities-
and will miss those companies dearly!
BUT!
I am also really excited to move on and find
new companies and new design challenges.
Every scrapbook company out there offers different
experiences & learning opportunities
and I am really excited to pursue that!

Thanks so much to the following companies
for the great design team experience:

2 Scrappy Chix Designs

Itty Bitty Scrap Shack

Moments 2 Remember

And for the guest design opportunity at the
FABULOUS manufacturer:

Mollie & Mac

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I just wanted to go ahead and post some pages
and projects from the last couple months that never
got posted:

For Mollie & Mac






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For Moments 2 Remember Dec Reveal:

Scrapbook Sussies NOV Reveal

NOVEMBER REVEAL



I LOVE LOVE LOVE this kit & I had a blast playing with it!!!!

The kit features Paper Lines by:

Fancy Pants Designs "The Daily Grind"
Dream Street Papers "Mod Posy"

{sorry- this kit is sold out!!}

Here are my page examples:

Sketch Layout- "Back to School"




"Best Buddies"




"Everyday Moments"






"This Moment"