Staycation Productivity

This past week, I had a staycation in Calgary. It was wonderful. I did nothing. Since I was staying at my parents house, I didn't really have to clean, but only cook for myself since they were on their holidays. Anyways, one part of my staycation was scrapbook my Ireland trip. I spent like 4 hours packing up my craft stuff before driving down to Calgary and it was not wasted. I made THREE pages. Usually with work, I can only maybe do one page a week, and most of it is done over the weekend. I am so proud. They look pretty damn good too!

Dublin

Paper: Recollection, Tinkering Ink

Embellishments: Stickers (Sticko, Jolee's Boutique)

Slainte (cheers in Irish)

Paper: Luxe, Creative Imaginations

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Opposites Attract

Embellishments: Stickers (Paperhouse)

oh SNAP:

Paper: DCWV

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Everyday Paper Dolls

Embellishments: Rub-on letters, vellum quote, brads

Bray

Yay, another Ireland scrapbook page done. Actually this one should have been done a lot quicker, but I slacked a lot. Everyday either when I get up in the morning or at work, i always have the motivation of "I can't wait to get home to scrapbook." However, when dinner's done, dishes washed, and the tv on, the couch just seemed to be calling. Once I plant my ass on my sweet couch, I root. Next thing I know, it's bedtime.

Anyways, this is my page on Bray. I loved Bray. Although we only spent an hour or so there, it was a very scenic seaside town. Also a bonus that I love the ocean!

Paper: Basie Grey, S.E.I., Core'dination

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Life is a Beach, Create a Critter, Paper Dolls for Everyday, Gypsy, chalking

Leprechaun

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted on this blog. I did notice that the surfaces of my craft supply storage were getting a little dusty. Couldn't hit the papers when there're 1200 sq ft of space to maintain, raise a puppy, and plan a wedding. However, after realizing house maintenance is endless, puppy has more life than me, and wedding planning just sucks, I need to pick up my scrapbooking again. I am so far behind.

So I scrapped this page these last two weeks. I was just inspired to make it, so why waste the inspirations? It was fun. A bit here and there everyday and it's done. Yay.

Paper: Fancy Pants Designs, American Crafts, Bazzill, scraps

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Simply Charmed, Don Juan, Paper Doll Dress Up, flock, chalking, glitter glue

Sea World

I've been a little stuck with my Europe 2006 scrapbook. So I decided to move onto my 'miscellaneous' scrapbook. Although I have other stuff to scrapbook, this one just came to mind (and who said you have to scrapbook in order?). Love the colors. Love the characters. It was just fun.

Paper: K&Company, Core'dination

Techniques/Tools: Sesame Street Font, Opposites Attract

Secret Santa 2010

This year, my secret santa gift exchange (for my company) is for a male colleague who I don't work closely with. The two things I know about him are he's a dad, and he plays the drums. So this year's picture frame present is:

Paper: Making Memories, Recollection

Techniques/Tools: Cricut Sesame Street Font, Gypsy Wandering, Graphically Speaking

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

Friend

I have made this "Friend" wordbook for a while. It was for my best friend's birthday (March), but I didn't have a chance to give it to her until a few weeks ago. Yes... I'm a little on the late side. It's my first book. It was fun, but I don't think I will do it again. It was way too much work for my little brain! Hehe. Hope you like it.