Merry Christmas to my Parent-In-Laws

It's been a while since I've last posted but I've been spending that time debating on what and how to make my Christmas present for my new in-laws.  I know that family is VERY important to them.  Therefore, I created a 'family' page for them and framed it in a 12x12 display box.  The photo I selected was our 'first' family photo taken during my wedding in Hawaii, which included my two parent-in-laws, my two sibling-in-laws, B and I, and of course, my own parents.  There were quite a lot of problems creating this layout.  Firstly, I was stressing out how to make this VERY nice since it's my first present for my new 'parents'.  Secondly, I screwed up a few times - making the flowers too poofy for the display case.  I almost had to redo the whole layout.  Good thing I found another 'flatter' flower.  I shouldn't have stressed out too much since at the end of the day, it was done and mailed.  I overheard the phone call between B and 'mamee' and they loved it.  Although I gave B some credit on the present (I had him write the Christmas card), they could tell I made the present.  Haha.

Paper: Can't remember!
Techniques/Tools: Cricut Pagoda, Paper Lace, Ribbons & Rosettes, Gypsy, Cuttlebug
Embellishments: Jolee's Boutique

Ireland Scrapbook ... done

The title of this post says it all, it is finally done. Well, of course, I could think of a few other photos I can put into it but why?  Maybe when I have time.  Now, moving on, the England portion of this Europe 2010 trip.  Hopefully it won't take long since I only stayed in England for a few days.  But since I have full time work, and I just signed up for a 14 week course, I don't see it being done for another year.  Sigh.  

The final pages:

Paper: DCWV, Me and My Big Ideas, scraps

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Blackletter

Embellishments: Pendents

Paper: Pink Paislee, scraps

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Paper Pups

Embellishments: Thickers, chipboard stickers

Paper: BoBunny, My Mind's Eye, scraps

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Car Decals, Gypsy Wanderings, distressing

Embellishments: fabric flower

Paper: s.e.i., Bazzill, scraps

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up, Walk in the Garden, Cuttlebug

Europe 2006 Scrapbook Update

Well, it's been 4 years, and I still haven't finished my European trip 2006 scrapbook. I know, shame on me. This past year, I just lacked the creativity (and also motivation). Well, I am back at it again and let's hope the scrapper's block will stay away for a while. I really want to get this done so that I can start on my next one. Yes, I am ambitious. So in the last month, I got these "three" pages done. Productive eh?

Paper: Basic Grey, Core'dination

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Opposites Attract, Zooballoo, Cuttlebug

Embellishment: Ribbons, rub on letters

Paper: SEI, DCWV, Core'dination

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Zooballoo

Embellishments: Sticko destination (Italy) stickers, ribbons

Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle, scraps

Stamps: Inkadinkado Dot Flourishes

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Don Juan

2 Peas in a Pod

This page was made for BBTB contest. This was the only 'number' thing that came to mind. It's pretty simple. Very straightforward. In my mind, it was going to look more complicated. However, I'm still glad with the way it turned out. Hope I made the deadline!

Paper: The Paper Company, Core'dination, Sandylion, Bazzill Bling, K.I. Memories

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Stretch Your Imagination, Don Juan, Doodlecharms, Cuttlebug

Embellishments: ribbon

Lace Up Thank You Card

There has been some drama going on with my maid of honor dress. After I took my measurements, I saw the size chart she was using to put in my dress order. The dress she ordered for me had a waist-size 2 sizes too small. So I asked her, "Are you sure?!" She said since the dress is empire waist style, I don't have to worry. 

When I went for my fitting after the dress came in, it didn't fit. It zipped up, but only if I was to stand all day and not breathe! Due to the dress style, not a lot of fabric can be 'let go'. Therefore, they have to change the zipper up to a lace up back. I was so pissed. To try to make it 'not as bad', the dress lady was saying it's the trend, it's more elegant, and a lot of girls like it. 

I am not like 'a lot of girls'. I bought this $187 dress so that I can wear it more than once. Now with a lace up, it will be tougher. Plus, they were going to charge me $120 in alterations, but then discounted to $80. But my friend's mom (aka mother of the bride) helped me lower the alteration cost to $60, and offered to pay for my alterations. So therefore, I made a card for them. Obviously, its design is based on the dress.

 

Paper: Bazzill, Me and My Big Ideas, scraps

Stamps: Katie & Co

Techniques/Tools: Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers

Embellishments: eyelets, ribbon

June Swap

Original Post: May 29, 2009

I still haven't sent out my May swap yet. I wanted to be a keener like last time and send out the next month's swap as well. However, I procrastinated until now. Nonetheless, they are done and ready to be sent out along with the May swap.

The theme for June's swap is 'Birthday'. For this theme, I wanted it to be fun. Therefore, I wanted the colors to clash as much as possible. As shown below, each card is different (only the swap host and whoever checks this blog out will know). One reason is because I was running low on a single color cardstock. The other is because I wanted to use up some leftover scraps - they were nice scraps too: Core'dination paper! All the mats were from my scrap paper box!

This one caught my eye the most. Hence, I chose it for the close up picture!

Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, Core'dination (scraps)

Stamps: Studio G, Gel-a-tins Happy Birthday (inside of the card, no picture; just says Enjoy with a cupcake beside it)

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Doodlecharms, Cuttlebug Happy Birthday, Divine Swirls

Embellishments: ribbon

May Swap

Original Post: April 30, 2009

I really want to be ahead of the ball game, and therefore, I got May's card swap completed today! Woohoo. The theme for May is 'Patriotic'. I believe I'm the only Canadian on the swap. So why not give my American swappers a Canadian card. However, I have no idea what to do with the 10 American patriotic card that I will be receiving. Suggestions?

Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, watercolor

Stamps: High Hopes

Techniques/Tools: Cuttlebug Border Just My Type, old skool marker coloring skills!

Embellishments: ribbon, maple leaf brad

March Swap

Original Post: March 11, 2009

This month's swap theme is Wedding.

Paper: Bazzill, The Paper Company

Techniques/Tools: Design Studio, Cricut Stretch Your Imagination, Cuttlebug Divine Swirls

Embellishments: Bell sticker

I really like this card. It's so elegant. It's initial purpose is for a wedding card, but then the more I look at it, it can also be used as a Christmas card (due to the bell). Therefore, I left out the sentiment and let my fellow swappers decide what they want to do with it. Before I could make 10 of these, my DS gave up cutting on me, and so I had to come up with another design for my remaining 6 cards.

Paper: The Paper Company

Stamps: Stampin' Up - Happy Everything

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Stretch Your Imagination, Martha Stewart border punch

Embellishments: ribbon

This one is nice, but kind of typical and simple. It's ok. I still like my bell one more - it's multipurpose. Very practical! =)

Happy Birthday, Ang

Original Post: February 21, 2009

My first trifold card is for my good friend, Angie. She loves dogs and I believe her favorite colors are blue and red - cuz she seems to wear those colors most of the time...

Opened up:

Paper: DCWV
Stamps: Penny Black - Critter Party
Techniques/Tools: Cricut Zooballoo, Cuttlebug - Happy Birthday Embossing Folder, heat embossing

Seasons may change...

Original Post: December 31, 2008

Last last weekend, I spent some bonding time with my dad to install a closet organizer system for my closet and some wall shelves for me to put (or buy) more stuff in my room. Because of this, I was forced to clean my room and do some reorganizing! Besides throwing out some "you'll never catch me wearing this again" clothes, I also reorganized my papercrafting supplies. I stumbled upon these SU stamps that I got a while ago. I have never really used them. Somehow, I got this cheesy idea for a card: Seasons may change...

Paper: DCWV Neutrals and Jewel Colored, The Paper Company (vellum and white cardstock)
Stamps: Stampin' Up - A Tree for all Seasons
Embellishments: eyelets, sparkly heart sticker
Techniques/Tools: Cuttlebug (Celebration Stamps die), watercolor pencils, printer