Scrapping Servant

From one gift to another May 11, 2008

I guess this is my scrappy way of “going green” for Mother’s Day :o)  It’s a gift for my mommy with pictures of my little ones in it.

Now share a way in the comments here that you have re-used an item to scrapbook with…

 … this will enter you into TODAY’S DAILY PRIZE… which will adequately be Season 1 of the Gilmore Girls on DVD… one of my favorite Mother - Daughter shows!  :o)  

You could even win a bonus prize for sharing photos on your blog of how you re-used the items you talked about, be sure to give the link to your post.

A Tutorial for you Today! May 10, 2008

I am very excited to share with you all a tutorial designed straight from Rusty Pickle’s owner Tasha Anderson.  Just click on the slideshow below to find your step by step instructions.

An even better thing regarding today’s make-n-take is that some of you will actually be able to TAKE IT!!!  TOTALY exciting I know!

If you would like to win one of these kits leave a comment on this post sharing one of your favorite ways to use ANY of the products from this file folder mini book.       

The winners of these kits will be chosen at random from the comments on THIS post.

PS… In the slideshow I shared photos of both the book I made and the one my friend Velma made… she totally added her own sizzle… she even bound it a different way! :o) 

Thank you Velma for sharing!  And thank you Rusty Pickle for this awesome giveaway!

 Enjoy ladies!!!       

Thursday’s Thing April 3, 2008

I LOVE to distress my paper when I craft!!!  And this time I wanted to share a tutorial with you.  I put it in a rolling picture format so it would fit better on my blog post, so let me know if you cannot view it so I can work on another format for you… Enjoy!

Here is a paint can I recently made with this same distressed paper to give you an idea :o)

If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comments line or via email, thanks! 

Scrappin’ Sunday March 30, 2008

Hey!  I am actually joining this Sunday!  I didn’t really get a lot done to share, and I didn’t get my to-dos done from 3 weeks ago, but with all that I am tackling lately I am still happy.

My TA-DAs are a small altered pail for my friend’s baby shower, and a slightly altered (already cute to start with) prayer journal.    

 The pics of my paint can are a little different this time because I actually forgot to take them, so my friend took them for me, what do ya think?  F.Y.I.  If you like the distressed look on the papers I will be sharing a step by step tutorial sometime this week :o)

This is the notebook or prayer journal my friend and Bible Study leader gave me for our new Beth Moore Study Breaking Free.  She bought such a cute one too start with that I couldn’t resist finding more ribbon (that I already own) and tying it to the spiral binding!  

PS.  This notebook is made by u:create and was designed by Jacqueline Savage McFee!    

Looksie here….

My TO-DOs would be to clean up my scrap space and enter orders with S.E.I., Close to My Heart, Rogers and Stampendous for National SB Day… losts of work for me at home with my 3 little ones!

  Which brings me to This week’s Bonus Question: What inspires you to sit down and craft?  My answer would have to be the fact that I am usually doing it for someone else.  (Hence the Scrapping Servant :o)  I own my own Business Scrapping for others and like to make gifts on the side for friends and family.  I especially like to think that my scrapbooks are made knowing that my children will cherish them someday.  

REMEMBER:  A part of my Scrapping Servant-hood this week will be to share a tutorial on distressing paper in 4 different ways!  Don’t miss it.

And the winner is… March 28, 2008

…Bitsy from Bloggin Bits… Congratulations my friend… Enjoy your Altered Paint Can…

Late post for Sunday Scrappin’ #17 March 10, 2008

If you want to join Sunday Scrappin’ click HERE.

TA-DA… I finished my to-do from last week (except for the tags, I decided not to make them).  The picture I’m sharing is of the paint cans that were purchased at the Ladies Retreat I recently went to.  The right was a favorite because of all the techniques I used, and the left one was a favorite because of the paper and the colors, it was also I new design with the small torn paper on the top.  There is also another can’s picture in THIS post.

TO-DO… Let’s see… scrap wise I would like to make a couple cards, that’s a good goal… I won’t push for more.

 This week’s Bonus Question: What’s on your craft supply wishlist right now?  Lots of jewels and some flowers because I just had another girl!  A Tim Holtz Design Ruler because I don’t want to use my wooden one anymore, and I like the holes for poking.  A Round Monogram Stamper from JustRite Stampers and the small letter set to go with it… because it is just plain cool (I saw it’s use in a magazine once).     

I’m Back… March 9, 2008

… I’m sure not all of you know, I went on a Woman’s Retreat this last weekend with my church.  It was beautiful and relaxing, but it was also very trying at the same time.  God really showed me a lot of disobedience in my life, a lot of rebellion, and pride with some pretty hurtful situations… let’s just say I have a lot to work on now.

Here’s some pictures that I thought you would enjoy from my weekend…

Don’t you just love the pinecone pinapples, the wonderful view and my beautiful baby?!  My little one was sucking on her fingers the same way my daughter was the day she was born, look  :o) 

Welcome Everyone! March 7, 2008

Hey ladies!!!  I am so excited, the party is finally here!  Welcome!  (PS>>> THE GIVEAWAY ON THIS POST WILL NOT END UNTIL MARCH FRIDAY 28th :o)

Let me introduce myself… my name is Carolyn, I am a born again christian, and a mother of 3. My youngest was born just 7 weeks ago, my oldest is 3, and my middle is going to be 2 in April.  I am 25 years old and have been happily married for 7 years.  I love scrapbooking and encouraging others in doing so… hence the Scrapping Servant :o)                                

Here is a great photo of my 3 little ones…

I also have a recipe to share from a party I went to at my church on Valentine’s Day… I even took a picture for you… doesn’t it look YUMMY?!

 Mini Cheesecakes

• 1 (12 oz) package vanilla wafers (Nilla or generic brand)
• 2 (8oz) package cream cheese (Philadelphia Cream Cheese or generic brand)
• 3/4 white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 can cherry pie filling (make sure it is in heavy syrup not the one in water)
• 1 - 2 Reynolds FOIL Baking Cups (32 per package)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Put one vanilla wafer per one foil baking cup (or crush vanilla wafers and place them into each cup as much as you like)
3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Fill each baking cup to 1/3 - 2/3 (it’s really your call on how much)
5. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or even less depending on your oven’s temperament
6. Cool and top with cherry pie filling (again, as much or less as you like it).
7. Chill and serve (it really tastes way better chilled)

Oh and be sure to leave a comment on this post to enter in a little giveaway I will be having for the party… sorry it took me so long to post what it is… it’s an altered paint can perfect in place of any regular gift bag, or as an Easter “basket”, a great place for keepsakes, it even comes with a key!

Speaking of gifts… here is my list of most wanted…

• #1 - the rocking horse from the beautiful twin mommy’s online store.
• #59 - $25 cash from A Cowboy’s Wife.
• #55 - $23 cash from An Ordinary Life.

HeY LadiEs I wOn!!!  Prize #122  - Assortment of Scrapbooking Supplies valued at $25.

• Provided by: Amy at Signs, Miracles and Wonders… Thank you Amy!
• Prize details: This package includes a hot pink, 20 page, 8×8 canvas covered, post bound album, some 8×8 paper, and a variety of stickers and embellishments.

They’re finished! March 6, 2008

Look… this is the first one I finished, I will post the others later.  This is also the one I was afraid I would not like because I originally had orange ribbon on it too, I like the blues much better.  What do you think?  If you want to learn how to make your own altered can I have a tutorial HERE… I also have tutorials for some other fun things like an altered frappuccino box, a recipe box, and a brown paper bag album.

Scrappin’ Sunday #16 March 3, 2008

This is the post I meant to write last night when I went crazy instead.  :o)  On Saturday I went to a crop at my old church, where we had about 20 ladies, that’s our biggest turn-out since National Scrapbook Day last year!  It was nice to see all the ladies and get something done without my kiddos needing me (thanks again Joshie).  Now on to sharing…

 TA-DA… I have to make 5 altered paint cans for centerpieces for the Ladies Retreat I am going to this weekend… I got all the paper cut and distressed ready to glue, and I actual got 3 of the cans glued as well!  I loved work with the paper on the top left, I crumpled it, inked it, sanded it, and tore it.  :o)

TO-DO… know I just have to glue the other two cans, embellish them all, print the theme scripture for the retreat to go on them, and go to the store to get ribbon to tie on all the handles… I should also make some tags to hang on the opposite side of the key like I always do.

 This week’s Bonus Question: Do you usually do your crafts alone or with friends? Which do you prefer?  I usually do my crafts with someone in the room, whither it’s with my husband gaming, or with my sister-in-law, or a bunch of ladies at a crop… I prefer not to scrap alone, unless it is for “me time” without the kiddos.      

Another Bonus Question I missed from week 2:  What is your favorite scrappy craft– scrapbooking, stamping, card making, or something else?  I was just telling the ladies at the crop on Saturday that I actually favor altered projects more than I do traditional scrapbooking.  They were all interested since I was altering paint cans while they all did layouts.  I love altered art because I don’t second guess myself as far as design goes, I’m free, and I can more happily own the mistakes :o)

 Happy Scrapping Everybody, see you again next week for Sunday Scrappin’.