Molly's Mini Scrapbook

 The gift box with the book nestled inside.

We have a little folded 6 x 6 scrapbook that we like to make for special occasions.  My granddaughter, Molly, wanted to make a special one for her parents' 19th wedding anniversary.  She started it in August and yesterday, Saturday, she came over to finish it.  The pictures do not do it justice.  She wanted it all in black and white with a little pale yellow for contrast.  We took the pictures with my camera, from  my scrapbook from 1990, and sent them to the drugstore on line, asked them to make them black and white, and two hours later they were ready to pick up!  What a day and age in which we live!!

The 'innards' are pretty full, so we have a fairly stuffed little book!!

The ribbon is untied and we are ready to explore the book.

This book has lots of little 'nooks and crannies' which makes it fun!

Here we have the backsides of the two flaps on the top

and the first full page.

At this point each page opens to reveal several more pages.

 

Yes, the young man with the wild wooly hair is my son, Jonathan...

and his best friend, as well as my three nephews.

Molly did the words, scriptures, and poems on the computer.

These two little doors open for more pics inside.

Here's the book somewhat unfolded, but it goes back together again

a easily as can be.

Here are two more little doors to open!

She had places to stick pictures in--the children came

much later.  I'm not sure why she wanted their pics in the wedding album!

Here is the same view with the pictures pulled out of their little pocket.

 

This shows a full page with the little 'doors' opened.

If you are still here, thanks for letting me share Molly's creativity with you.  I thought it was lovely for a little 14 years old to think up.  When she presented the ideas to me, I wasn't sure how the black and white pictures would look, but it turned out well.  Her Daddy will be overwhelmed with this book.  It doesn't take much to reduce him to tears!  I wish I could be a little mouse in the corner when she gives it to them!

Daisies, etc.

Several weeks ago, I cased these cards from Renee. I liked their simplicity, so ordered the large daisy from D.R.S designs because it is so bold and big. The polka dot daisy came from a package of clear stamps from Inadinkado, which I purchased at Craft Warehouse.

The papers and inks on both cards are from SU and the verse above is from a SU set of verses.

The verbiage is computer generated. The color is from SU water crayons which I used to paint the flowers. I also used some SU pens. I have part of a flower on the inside, as on the envelope.

I used to have a poster in my classroom which pertained to the kids' artwork. It said, "Make it Big, Bold, Bright, and Bump the edges and spill over the sides," which is what I did with the daisies. They spilled over the side!!

(I have to add that I did not allow them to draw with pencils, crayons only, and then outline in black. We had marvelous primary art work which was a delight to behold!) ....but I'm digressing!

Monday's Set

The DP is from Basic Grey.
I used the swiss dot folder in the cuddle bug for the white.
Martha Stuart punch for inside card.
SU stamp set--Garden Silhouettes
Verse from Heart and Soul Rubber Stamps

A Busy Saturday

Here are three new sets I made on Saturday. The pictures aren't too great, as I didn't take two of them out of their see-through bags for the pics!

The two fall cards are from images from DAISIE CO.

They are a combination of these sets below:

"Harvest - Scarecrows and Gardens"
"Autumn Angel"
"A Time to Give Thanks"
"Autumn Brews"

The last one has a Verve stamp, Basic Gray companion papers, Cuddle bug circle and scallops

I've Been Busy

I've been making cards like crazy to fill up this display rack for a sale in a little crafter's mall in my town. I haven't made anything new, but have been busy reproducing some I've already made. I am trying to have at least eight of each one that I am putting in the rack, and there are sixteen spaces on the rack...so I haven't had time to do anything very exciting......but I'm keeping busy!!

Hope to be back soon with something exciting after I get this rack filled!

One Sheet Wonder

This past week I had fun with a 'one sheet wonder project'.
I used a sheet of Basic Grey for my sheet I cut into pieces, and chose a companion page
to add to the cards for some interest.

My card stock is SU , Riding Hood Red and Taken with teal.
I used various stamps and bling.
Most cards have some 3D mounting on them.
Enjoy! I did have fun making these!

At the Beach, and Something from Summer Vacation

These two challenges, At the Beach, by Cute Card Thursday and Something from Summer Vacation requested b yStamp Something Fridays were similiar enough to use this card for both of them.

The card stock is from SU, Riding Hood Red, and the DP is Basic Grey. The stars are bling, and the bare feet are from my first order of charms which I am loving! The little guy is a SU stamp. from Jose, one of my friends from England. She sent me some stamped images some time ago...and I thought this one was just perfect for this card. The picture is mounted on 3D tape which doesn't show very well in the picture.

I colored it with water color pencils. It is on very interesting water color paper with texture which I have not seen in the states. It was fun to work on.

Altho I did not go to the beach this summer for vacation, always in my mind's eye I am drawn back in memory to my blond little boy who loved to dig on the beach over forty years ago.

This card is one of the ten cards from a "One Page Wonder" I have been making the last few days.

More Baroque Motifs

I've been on a roll with this SU stamp set, Baroque Motifs. I have loved this color combination--Riding Hood Red and Pacific Point. I'm very low on cards, so I'm cranking these out to build up my supply.

Tomorrow will be using same set, only using SU River Rock and SU Buckaroo Blue card stock.

Friday Sketchers and The Pink Elephant

This week I am entering two challenges that I have not entered before. The sketch is from Friday Sketchers and the 1-2-3 directions are from The Pink Elephant. Both of these are new to me, but their examples are sure great on their blogs!


DP is from Stampin' Up
SU stamp, Baroque stamping set
CS is SU Pacific Point and Riding Hood Red
3D tape for two large circles.

Inside of card

Enjoy! I liked this challenge very much. I have been 'into' this stamp set for a few days, trying to see how many ways I could use it

Company from Holland!

For over a year, I have had a cyber friend, Jenny, from Scrapbook Paradise, who lives in Holland. They have been in the US for a summer vacation and since Oregon was on their agenda, we arranged to meet!

Last Tuesday, Jenny and her family came to visit me. It was lovely to meet....and it felt so warm and embracing right from the moment I opened the door. There were hugs all around, and then a good visit together in the living room. Jenny is a tiny little thing, and her husband, Peter, is very tall, as is their oldest son, Bjorn. Twelve year old Ingmar is a big boy also, and so friendly. They are just a darling family.

I was most impressed with the love this family has for one another, and the genuine kindness they display to one another. Peter is a "hands on" dad which always warms my heart....and they all smile all the time! It was a privilege for me to be able to meet them!

After lunch Peter and the boys left, and Jenny and I got down to business in my craft room. We did have such a wonderful visit. She showed me some folds for a book, a heart book idea, and in general I learned lots from her. I have always admired her many little scrapbooks that she does.

I feel like I have known her always--the visiting was so easy, the exchange of ideas fun, and it was simply a deep pleasure to finally meet Jenny and her wonderful family. I feel I have been blessed!

Thank you Jenny, Peter and boys for making the effort to come visit this granny. You made my week!!

God speed as you return home tomorrow!

Two Challeges in One--My Time to Craft and Truly Scrumptious

Truly Scrumptious has a great sketch this week and they have asked for beads. I used rhinestones and pearls, hope that is okay!

My Time to Craft is asking for "Floral Frenzy" on their card.

Here it is! It was sure fun to make, as I love pinks and posies!

Papers--SU Rose Red and Pretty in Pink
DP Basic Grey, Euphoria
Flowers--from my drawer of goodies
Greeting is computer generated
SU punch for greeting
On 3D tape
Roses from DAISIE digital company, set is Cottage Roses

Inside of card

I don't know who penned this message,
but I received it on one of my birthday cards with no author name

I ran the roses through at 50% color intensity as I am writing my note on that side.

Card and Envelope

Enjoy!

Saturday add on--
I enjoyed this card so much, that I made another birthday card for the week-end, using a different paper from the same Basic Grey book. I do like this sketch so much!

Envelope (doesn't need mailing)

Out to Lunch!

Today I am going to one of my friend's for lunch. She is a stamping gal too, so I can't take my usual hostess gift of 6-8 cards done up as a gift.....so the next thing was to do a little white bag and put in some samples of bling, which my friend hasn't had the courage to try yet...so hopefully she'll enjoy. The bag is made with K and Co papers and accessories--a couple of SU punches and some ribbons from the box=simple, but fun!

A Saturday Project

I recently celebrated my 77th birthday and found when I went to write my "thank yous" that I was totally out of those notes.....so I found a simple idea in my last SU catalog and made a few to get over this "emergency".

Paper is SU Very Vanilla
Ink is SU Choc Chip and Old Olive
Stamps are from three sets:
Baroque Motifs
Simple Sayings II
Seeing Spots

Flower centers are from my bling drawer, and ribbon from my Michael's stash.

Happy Birthday, Jonathan!!

Its July birthday time again!
It is like yesterday that I received word that I, a single woman, would be allowed to adopt a baby! I was the eighth woman in Oregon allowed to adopt. At that time, only two states allowed single adoptions.
I am blessed! He has always been my special gift from God. Now 44, he is a Daddy, husband, pastor and beautiful violinist!

Papers
SU Pacific Point
SU Designer Papers

Stamp is from Penny Black
(I used this stamp before and posted it, but someone else asked me for the card and I never got it to Jonathan...so this year, same stamp, but different card.)

Buttons from Craft Warehouse
If you are asking why I used mustard buttons, I'm asking the same thing, but I wanted a contrast and thought it tied in with the browns of the violin!

Inside of card

Stickers on the inside are from my sticker stash--didn't quite know what to do with the inside.
The corner is from a set of four dies made for the cuttlebug.
The poem is "The Touch of the Master's Hand".

The Touch of the Master's Hand

"Twas battered and scared, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But he held it up with a smile.
"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start bidding for me?
A dollar, a dollar - now who"ll make it two _
Two dollars, and who"ll make it three?

"Three dollars once, three dollars twice,
Going for three". . . but no!
From the room far back a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody,pure and sweet,
As sweet as an angel sings.
The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said: "What am I bidden for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow;
"A thousand dollars - and who'll make it two?
Two thousand - and who'll make it three?
Three thousand once, three thousand twice
And going - and gone," said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand -
What changed its worth?" The man replied:
"The touch of the masters hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and torn with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd.
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on,
He's going once, and going twice -
He's going - and almost gone!
But the MASTER comes, and the foolish crowd,
Never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul, and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the MASTER'S hand.
~Myra B. Welch

I think I'm back...and with a Father's Day card!

Remember this shower card invite???



Well here he is!
three hours old
Born 6/19/09

















...and here is the card I made for his Daddy, my nephew.

inside
The verbage is from a poem called "What is a boy?

A boy is a magical creature -- you can lock him out of your workshop,
but you can't lock him out of your heart.
You can get him out of your study, but you can't get him out of your mind.
Might as well give up -- he is your captor,
your jailer, your boss, and your master --
a freckled-faced, pint-sized, cat-chasing,
bundle of noise. But when you come home at night
with only shattered pieces of your hopes and dreams,
he can mend them like new with two magic words,
"Hi Dad!"


Recently, I received a wonderful little package of House Mouse stamped card stock from Judy at Prairie Wildflower Paper crafts.
This is the first one I have used and I need practice with my water coloring, but I thought the big bunny with the baby was just totally appropriate for this card!

I used some red, white and blue DP that I have had for a long time. The bling came from a sack of tiny, tiny buttons I got at Craft Warehouse. The greeting is computer generated, as is the inside writing. I used a Martha Stuart punch for the edging, and the picture and frame are from my nesties.

Enjoy!