RAKs and FREEBIES!

Ok, so do you like freebies? Do you like RAKS? What about chipboard and albums?
YES?!!!???!!!

REALLY????!!!

Could have fooled us...

You better get over to What's the Scoop? then because YOU are missing out!

Metal Tag Swap!

SNR Card Universe is having a Metal Mahem tag swap this month. This is what I came up with using some EK Success metal square thingies i got in the mail with a rak and some staples:

I love that Teresa Collins journalling paper block stuff. It has always been my favorite and of course recycling on a project makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

Serving up Love

Welcome to Moosetrack Monday where we will fill you up with our newest theme LOVE this week. Today I am talking about ATCs and how EASY they are to make, share, and LOVE.

Using the digital, Serving UP Love from the What's the Scoop? STORE, I made ATCs that were fast and simple. I even painted the edge of these beauties using the Shimmerz that can also be found in the What's the Scoop? store.



The Scoop: Printed paper by Kaiser Crafter, twine from stash, Cheeky Radish Digital design, Shimmerz paint, Copic Markers, Stickles, Computer font

We want to see how you use this recipe this week for LOVE:

A Digital image or stamp and a sentiment

Let's see what you can do. Fill us up! We want to see your scoop this week!

Don't forget to link up with our Mr. Linky this week too!

Visit What's the Scoop TODAY!

Use Your Stash!

I am having fun this weekend Using my Stash and creating some fun projects at Scrapbook Challenges this weekend. I have dug out some oldie but goodie scrappy items. This first one is using at least 10 EYELETS (eek!). The lock is an acryllic Stamp by That's Jazzy Stamp Dreams.
This challenge was to use at least 10 of those little prima flowers that used to come in those glass bottles. Mine were U G L Y so I spritzed them with Shimmerz.

This challenge was to take at least 3 items from that stash of things you just had to have but never use. I used some really old PP from American Crafts, some clear stickers by American Crafts, some Paper Frills by Doodlebug, and some clear plastic frame things by Making Memories.

There are several more challenges up there for the mojo to flow. I can't post one of the layouts for a Blind challenge until Wednesday. Lots of goodies for the taking! Thanks for Looking at Happy Scrapping!

My Valentine ATC

**giggling**
I know I know. More of that Kaiser Craft paper~ I can't help it. I just hate to see it go into the "pile of never used". I gotta just use it up. So get over it, ok?
Cuttlebug Challenge Blog had an ATC challenge this week. ATC with hearts. Not clear if there was supposed to be red...it was a REDHOT challenge but oh well! I used Shimmerz and ink on the embossed hearts. The cupid was cut with my MM slice (**gasp**)
Thanks for looking and Happy Scrapping!

New Sketch Challenges Found!

Die Cuts R Us Design Team is going to have a sketch posted the third Tuesday of every month. This is their first sketch. It really got my mojo flowing this week!
And using more of my Kaiser Craft paper that I just can't seem to stop using these days:

I had some miscellaneous Chipboard butterflies by Maya Road that I used too. I spritzed it with Shimmerz Miniz and then painted with Shimmerz Blingz. I thought the effect turned out quiet nice! Thanks for looking and happy scrapping~

A cute Giveaway found...

I was blurfing again and came across a link to a fantastic giveway for these handmade, crocheted headbands. My daughter would LOVE LOVE LOVE one of these. The Cozy House Crafter creates them and sells these as well as some other lovelies in her Etsy shop HERE.

aren't these the cutest? I think so! If you want a chance to get one of these mailed to you for free, visit The Cozy House Crafter for details!

Doggie Goatee

The Other night on Creative Scrappers, there was a layout contest going on through their FB page. Here is the sketch they had us work with: This is what i came up with using my Monstrosity Sassafras line:

This was Louie's first time in the snow. I couldn't resist taking this picture through the sliding glass door. It was too funny! Thanks for looking and happy scrapping!

Please Be #1 and #2!!!! I HATE BEGGING!

I only need 2 more Swappers....small but fun swap ahead. Quick and EASY PEASY.
PLEASE SIGN UP!!!

The scoop: Sign up on the SWAP PAGE We will make sure that there are small groups of no more than 6 people total. Sign ups close 1/22 (THIS IS QUICK REMEMBER!). I will contact each of the participants with my snail mail. I will put those Valentines back in the mail to the participants by 2/8.

Your scoop: Create 5 Valentines (6 if you want to keep one for yourself). 3 by 4 inches. Anything goes on your Valentine. You can start these as soon as you sign up. They will be due to my mail box 2/7 so I can turn them around to you by the 14th, Valentine’s Day. This means you will likely need to toss yours in the mail to me by 2/2. Each Valentine will need to be bagged in a ziploc. Please label your Valentine with your username and your location so we know where it came from! When you mail off your Valentines, you will enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope and and extra $1 to cover any postage discrepancies.


That’s It! Hungry for this? Sign up TODAY

Swappers Needed!!

Over at What's the Scoop (a division of Paper Popsicles)

To start off, because we are just opening…we are going to hold a FAST swap….one for Valentine’s Day…
Wouldn’t it be fun to hand out some beautiful handmade, one of a kind Valentines this year?!?! Friends, family, and co-workers will be thrilled to receive one!
What could chase those winter blues away faster but some nice warm Valentines!

The scoop:
Sign up on the SWAP PAGE We will make sure that there are small groups of no more than 6 people total.
Sign ups close 1/22 (THIS IS QUICK REMEMBER!). I will contact each of the participants with my snail mail. I will put those Valentines back in the mail to the participants by 2/8.

Your scoop:
Create 5 Valentines (6 if you want to keep one for yourself). 3 by 4 inches. Anything goes on your Valentine. You can start these as soon as you sign up.
They will be due to my mail box 2/7 so I can turn them around to you by the 14th, Valentine’s Day. This means you will likely need to toss yours in the mail to me by 2/2.
Each Valentine will need to be bagged in a ziploc. Please label your Valentine with your username and your location so we know where it came from!
When you mail off your Valentines, you will enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope and and extra $1 to cover any postage discrepancies.


That’s It! Hungry for this? Sign up TODAY

Moosetrack Monday!

Welcome to Moosetrack Monday at What's the Scoop. This week's theme is SNOW. Today is the first of the weekly theme challenges to get your mojo going. This sketch is SAWHEET thanks to Lynda!
Every week, What's the Scoop will post sketches, tutorials, layouts, cards, etc. that will all be based on a theme. Designed to fill up your creative juices, if you participate in the themes every week and post your projects using the weekly Mr. Linky HERE, you will be entered into a drawing for a RAK at the end of the month. All theme based entries linked up this month will be entered into our monthly drawing…so the more you do…the more entries you’ll have into our drawing… so…what are you waiting for…share your work with us!!!
Weekly theme 1-18-10 SNOW

Pocket Card for You...

I am so excited about the new Cuttlebug Embossing folders coming out. There are some really cool Asian Inspired ones and some lovely Valentine's ones. The Cuttlebug Challenge Blog always has the skinny on new items and their DT is just superb! I get so many great ideas from them. This week's challenge was to create a pocket card with Red as the main color. I tried to make mine Asian inspired as well. I got the tassle idea from Mel. She always has great ideas and tutorials.
Thanks for looking and Happy Scrapping!

FREEBIE FREEBIE! Get the SCOOP!

There is a freebie today on What's the Scoop! If you love cute Digi's than this freebie is for you! While you are THERE, browse a bit. You will learn about Kimber McGray who designs for Jillibean, Unity Stamp Company, and Core'dinations to name a few places. You will also learn about what weekly challenges will be held and perhaps you will win a RAK!!!! Look at all of those items SURE TO CHASE THE BLUES AWAY! THanks for looking and Happy Scrapping!

Get the SCOOP starting TODAY!

Please visit our new blog! We are hoping to provide you with inspiration to keep your creative juices flowing. Each week we will feature a schedule of activities designed just for you…
Moosetrack Monday – Monday will feature a layout or card idea; could be a recipe or a sketch to inspire you…most certainly a sweet treat that will satisfy you!

Wednesday Dippin’ Dot Digitals – Wednesday is all about the digitals…stamps and shaped cards. We’ll highlight and feature some of the creative images that can be found in our store. I’m sure you’ll be looking for seconds after this day for sure!

Fudgesicle Friday – Friday is all about fun…kind of a free-for-all…you may see a card, layout, product review…maybe even a specific challenge. This day is sure to please every sweet tooth out there.

Slushee Saturday – Saturday is all about YOU…our followers. We will highlight the awesome work of our faithful followers, so be sure to link us up along the way…you never know when you’ll be the one served up on this special day!

So…now that you know what we’ll be up to…be sure to put us on your calendar to visit each week and we’ll serve you up a healthy scoop of sweet inspiration!!

Get the SCOOP Tomorrow!

Beginning tomorrow, you can head over to Paper Popsicles NEW SITE to see what Melissa, Lynda, and I have been up to. We are launching a great challenge site sure to fill you up with inspiration, feed your need for creativity, and leave you feeling satisfied and not over stuffed!
Get the scoop on techniques, swaps, and store items beginning Friday, January 15th!
You want to grab our badge above and link it to your blog too! There will be a giveaway and fun this weekend! See you there!

Stash that Christmas Paper!

Ok, well don't really STASH IT. Use it up! Be creative! That is this week's challenge at the Die Cuts Are Us Design Team Blog. Dig out those scraps you used during Christmas and create something, anything. I found some scraps of the Mistletoe collection by Making Memories. I had some left over little spiral bound pieces too. I even found a piece of packaging from a gift I got in the mail **Smiles** I love recycling! Little bits of letters from October Afternoon and the sticker is from American Crafts. The Ribbon was a piece I had leftover from an old Pink Paislee line, Tinsel Town.

What can you make with your leftover Christmas stash? THanks for looking and as always, Happy Scrapping!

Shimmerz has NEW PRODUCTS!

Have you checked it out yet? Shimmerz Paints has NEW products! I can't wait to try them. I am addicted to the little pots and their spritz. Now, they are giving away a set of their new stuff every hour for 12 hours!!! Wahoo!!!

Introducing HUNTER!

Every little person received a gift card for Christmas from Gramma and Grampa (my folks). Nicholas got one to Build A Bear Workshop. This was his first time there. He loves the color green so he glommed onto the cammo bear right away. He named his bear Hunter.
I am sure to do a page of this event here real soon. I will also post pictures of what the other little people did with their gift cards....

She's Got the Look!

I saw little miss Hannah digging in my supplies today putting together a card. I tried not to look at what she was grabbing, cringing when she spotted these flowers. **Sigh**
But as i carried on my own business, she got her own MOJO going. She did this all by herself and I was so proud of her! 7 years old! Do you think CK would pick her up someday?

Heart the Arts...Weekly Journaling Prompts

During my blurfing, I stumbled upon a blog by Gina. She is doing Heart for the Arts which is a weekly journalling prompt. I created a book to store all of my journalling using Craft Paper, Lillian line. A pocket calendar plastic protector was perfect for making the journal durable. I added some tried and true alcohol inks to the front as well.
The first week's prompt was "AIM TO...".
The next week's prompt is "SOMEDAY..."
I will share a couple pages as I get them done. I am doing the journalling month by month instead of one art page per prompt. For me this will be more manageable. I love these little snippets. They sure make resolutions a little more peaceful and doable!