Star Wars LO-- LEGOLAND

Hi, my daughter and I took a trip last year to San Diego.  In addition to visiting the Zoo and Sea World, we spent a day at LEGOLAND.  If you visit Southern California, then I highly recommend exploring LEGOLAND.  Everything is made from Legos-- cities, trees, cars and even Star Wars!

Here is a 2 page LO from the Star Wars display.  I made this on Saturday night. The LO did not take me a long time to complete-- maybe 2 hours.  I used a sketch (at bottom) and changed it up a bit. 

I took the only piece of Star Wars paper that I had and matched it up with some Basic Grey paper. It worked!

A while back, Abby had picked up some Star Wars Epoxy embellishments.

Don't you just love Abby's expression with Chewbacca.  Abby is such a character!

& Symbols are so in right now.   I stamped the words Mom and Me using a CTMH alphabet stamp set.  All the edges were inked with CTMH's black ink.

Since I had many photos, I threw in a CTMH Flip Flap.

 Flip Flaps are ideal when you are doing a trip or project with many photos. 

You want to put in every photo, but are like "I can't scrapbook another page!! #%2@6!"  Don't despair, end the page by including flip flaps:)

I used a sketch from Scrapbook Generations.  I find that when I start to follow a design my creativity just takes off.  For sketch ideas, I used CTMH's books; along with Scrapbook Generations' design books.

Thanks for stopping by. If you liked this LO, please leave a comment because I need a reason to keep blogging!

Maureen:)

MFT PI My Umbrella Card

Hello, I'm back again.  Lately I've been doing lots of layouts, so I made some cards last night.  A couple of fellow crafters need some get well wishes.  Because it's sometimes hard for me to part with my cards, I made 5 of the same design.  I like to save 1-2 for myself:)

To make the Get Well cards, I used a My Favorite Things (MFT) Pure Innocence (PI) stamp-- My Umbrella.  I colored the skin, hair and boots with Copics markers.  For the umbrella and rain coat, I paper pieced them.  To do this, you stamp the image onto whatever paper you like.  The hard part is then cutting it all out and gluing it.  But, it is worth it in the end.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are all feeling well. If not, this electronic card is for you! Maureen

Supplies
Stamp: MFT PI My Umbrella
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Delovely (retired)
Other: CTMH Silver Trim Tape, CTMH silver button, and Snug Hug pink seam binding ribbon

October Afternoon (OA) 'Campfire' LO-- with CTMH Artbooking

Hi, I've been trying to get caught up scrapbooking Abby's Girl Scouts Camp.  This summer will be her 3rd year at overnight camp.  The first year she did one week and then two weeks last year.  This year she will go for 3 sessions!  Abby just loves Girl Scouts and their summer camps. So, I better get cracking and finish the first year!

Abby took these photos at night in her cabin.  Apparently after the lights went out the girls stayed up to chat a bit. 

I made another tent. As my other post stated it is super easy!  Just make a triangle and the cut from the bottom to ~ 1/2 way up. Next fold back the doors and add some background paper, done!

I got the idea for this LO from CTMH's Artbooking.  There are many sample LOs like the one below. Thanks for stopping by. If you'd like to purchase the Artbooking for $99 (no shipping or tax, a $14 savings), then email me at mosmojo65@yahoo.com or leave a comment. Maureen:)

CTMH Super Powers LO for some Super People:)

Okay, so I haven't gone out to shovel yet!  Well, the snow isn't going anywhere:)

Here's is another 2 page LO that I did a while back.  I just needed to add some journaling. 

I find journaling to be one of the most important aspects of scrapbooking.  It can list the date, event and document how you were feeling, etc.  My 'superhero' husband is sometimes critical scrapbooking, at least the time involved.  But he learned the hard way about how important scrapbooking can be.  Stan travelled a lot in his 20's and 30's and has lots of pictures from China, Hong Kong, Belize and Guatemala.  The pictures are absolutely stunning.  Just one small problem... he forgets the dates, where he was, etc.!!! 

Maybe when I have some free time, I'll help him get organized.  CTMH is now featuring a new line called 'Picture My Life'-- sort of a Project Life type.  Their travel line would be fast and quick. 

Okay, moving on... here is the LO that I did for Father's Day 2012.  My father, along with Stan's dad were guests.  This is an event that will forever stay in my mind b/c it was the last time Stan's dad was healthy.  Up to the age of 83, Stan's dad walked 4 miles almost every day.  Then, shortly after Father's Day, his health started to deteriorate.  We later found out that he had stage 4 cancer. 

Stan's dad (in the maroon shirt) passed away this past January.  We miss him dearly.  My dad (green sweater) is doing well with his Parkinson's. 

The paper used to create this LO is now retired, 'Super Powers'.  But no need to despair, I have 2 kits left (paper, rub-ons and metal embellishments.)  Just email me if you want this set-- mosmojo65@yahoo.com.  After all, there are many heroes in our life!

Other products used include Artbooking for the yellow circle/star overlay.  Inks:  CTMH Black.

Thanks for stopping by again today.  Maybe I'll shovel and maybe not!  Maureen:)

Camp LO with OA Campfire and Bo Bunny

Hello, it's been snowing a lot here in Boston!  We just got another 8 inches last night.  Have to head out soon and start digging out:(

Onto more fun, exciting things... here is a LO that I did back in November at my weekend away.  It wasn't quite 100% done, 99.8% done.  I had some Maya Road pennants and I thought 'let's make a little Girl Scouts (GS) flag'.  I finally was able to do this last night. The snow is a good excuse to chill out in my craft room!

To make the tent, I simply cut out a large triangle.  Then I made a cut in center from the bottom to ~ half way up.  Next, I folded back the opening and backed the tent in another color. 

Well, that's it for now. My husband is starting to shovel and I must join him:(   Come on spring! Thanks for stopping by, Maureen:)

October Afternoon Midway LO

Hi, I'm back.  I took a little break. I was beginning to think 'OMG what if I stop scrapping!' or 'what if I just not into it anymore!'.  Thankfully I got my crafting mojo back:)  I got the nickname mojo before it was cool;)

Anyway, I did this LO in under one hour.  It would have been even less time if I didn't ink all the edges in CTMH's Slate ink.  But to me, nothing is complete with out ink.  Although all of the paper is from October Afternoon's Midway line, I still used CTMH's washi tape and twine.

The pictures were taken from our trip to San Diego in December 2012. We had a great time at LEGOLAND! More pictures to come.







Thanks for stopping by and if you haven't been crafting lately, then get your mojo on! Maureen

CTMH SOTM Blog Hop-- February

 Hello,welcome to the February SOTM Blog Hop featuring "Wild about Love" a 9 peice stamp set. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the hop, so please head on over to Dawn Ross' blog.

Thanks, Maureen

Artbooking with October Afternoon (OA) Campfire

Hi, here's another LO that I did back on my weekend away in November.  Both of my daughters go camping in the summer.  My oldest daughter went to Kippewa in Maine for two years.  In 2012, my youngest did 1 week at a Girl Scouts camp near Cape Cod.

I had the OA Campfire paper for quite sometime.  The images on the CTMH Artbooking cartridge gave me some ideas for the LO.  I cut out a bark overlay in Chocolate Brown CTMH cardstock and backed it in CTMH's Olive Green.

Don't you just love the title "Great Outdoors Adventure".  That was also cut using the CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridge using CTMH's Cranberry cardstock.

I added a 6X12 CTMH Flip Flap. This let me add 2 more pictures and a GS patch.  I also included 2 postcards on back of Flip/Flap.  Flip Flaps are great because they allow you to add more pictures and memorabilia.

Here's the page idea from CTMH's Artbooking Cricut cartridge.


Thanks for stopping by. Keep creating! Maureen:)

National Papercrafting Month Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit

Hi, check out this video. CTMH is running an awesome special. See my post below for other creations using this fun kit! Thanks, Maureen

CTMH-- Cloud Nine-- Blog Hop!

Hello, if you've arrived here from Katy's Blog, then you are on the right path.  Should you get lost along the way, please click HERE.

In celebration of National Paper-Crafting Month, CTMH is offering a wonderful special!  By placing a qualifying order of $35, you can get this zesty kit, complete with varied die-cuts, a stamp set, and exclusive B&T paper, at a discounted price of only $15. The kit's retail value is $46.  Want more?  This deal will also allow you to purchase the January SOTM for only $5!  Yippee!!

At the bottom of this post is a picture of the cards from this kit.  Below are 3 cards that I created using the soon to be retiring 'For Always' (X7165B) paper line.  I also used some twine and the Cotton Candy Washi tape from the mini Holiday catalog.

To cut the heart swing card, I used the CTMH Artise Cricut Cartridge. The Cloud 9 heart stamp fit perfectly.  I set the card to cut at 4.75 inches. This will make a beautiful Valentine's Day card for my husband.  (Ssssh, don't tell him!)

Don't you just love mustaches!  Here, I copied the same sketch in the kit and just used 'For Always' (X7165B), Cotton Candy Washi tape, and Base/Bling Word Accents (Z1882).

This last card was based on the Cloud 9 kit as well.  My daughters are always breaking into my stash of card.  So, I made enough for a while:)

Above is the original cards that come with the kit. I just loved the colors and designs!  You'll see throughout this blog hop that this set is extremely versatile and works well with many paper lines.  The set can be used for both LOs and cards.  What makes it even better is that images can be cut using the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge!

Well, this is not one se
t that you'll want to miss out on!  If you don't have a consultant and would like to order it, please email me or visit my store HERE.  Next up is Vicki, please be sure to visit Vicki's Blog and all the other consultants participating in the hop.  Thanks for stopping by!
Maureen:)