[a] journey so far

"The Shay"

2008-09-29T09:55:00.000-07:00

Just thinking about summer and how much

we all love to go to Summerland Gardens.

Especially because Sheriff (or The Shay)

is allowed to go there :)

Have a very blessed Monday!

A Little Sign

2008-09-23T21:27:00.000-07:00

for our front door :)

A Goal

2008-09-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

Supplies used to create....
Printed Papers: Collage Press and Lil' Davis
Cardstock: Bazzill
Letter Stickers: Jenni Bowlin
Chipboard Letters, Clock Stamp, Buttons,

Butterflies, Velvet Flowers, Sequin Trim and

Bottle Cap: Maya Road

Floss: DMC
Machine Sewing

I used "Maya Mist" to colour the chipboard...

it was so fun and went on perfectly!

Oliver Bunny

2008-09-18T21:01:00.001-07:00

I've always wanted to try needle felting...

but I wasn't sure where to start!

I came across this website, Living Felt,

and decide to order the Bunny Love kit.

I got the kit yesterday and created little

Oliver Bunny this afternoon!

It was so fun and relaxing, like wool sculpting!

Whoohooo :D

Have a very fun Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Lots of love to you ♥

Calm Tree

2008-09-16T19:31:00.000-07:00

I altered this Maya Road Tree Album using

the Comfort Kit from Scrapbooking From the Inside Out.

You can view the rest of the album here :)

I will...

2008-09-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

I used instructions from Kayla Aimee's class

on altering to create my Rejoice Today sign!

The class was just so fun and extremely informational!

I'm so...

2008-09-05T13:14:00.001-07:00

My daughter, Bre, has got some awesome

free printables available.

Click here to have a peek.

They are pinbacks and they are so cute...

that is where I got the little butterfly on my "Happy" tag.

Today's the Day :)

2008-09-03T06:08:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for the sweet comments!

The random number generator generated number 35!!! I’m so serious!!!

"Irene said...
Happy Birthday! May all your wishes come true!
4:44 AM"

you are the RAK winner :) Please email me your address at andrea.wiebe@telus.net and I’ll send off your package ASAP!

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As promised a little tutorial for you all to enjoy!

Paper YoYos!

Supplies:
printed paper cut in a circle
needle and thread
button

1. Crunch up your pattern paper circle.
2. Straight stitch with your needle and thread around the circumference of your circle. Gently pull the thread to gather as you make your way around until you’ve completed your circle.

3. Sew a button in the centre if desired.
For your printing convenience click here for a PDF.

Here is a layout that I created using the Paper Yoyos…

created the layout using September's Comfort kit
from ScrapbookingFromTheInsideOut!

Thank you again so much…enjoy your day :)

Happy September!

2008-09-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

First off...it's my birthday on Wednesday! The big 3-5!

To celebrate, I've got a RAK (random act of kindness)

to give away...just leave a comment on this post and

I'll do the draw on the 3rd :)

Here is a little peek of the RAK...

Secondly :) I've been so blessed this month to

guest design for Scrapbooking from the Inside Out.

It truly has made me see scrapbooking differently!

Here is a picture of the September kit...

Here are a couple of my projects using the kit...

Be sure to check back on Wednesday for

a fun little tutorial and the RAK winner!

My Girl

2008-08-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

Created this layout using the UrbanPrep Collection

from Scrap In Style! It comes with the most beautiful
fabric swatches...best of all the price is amazing!!!
♥Click here to see the boutique
and have a look around ♥

Blooming

2008-08-23T10:42:00.001-07:00

Created using the UrbanPrep Collection which is

available for pre-order at ScrapInStyle!

Inspiration.

2008-08-20T16:36:00.001-07:00

Cupcake Fun!

2008-08-12T14:19:00.001-07:00

I'm participating in a Kawaii (cute in Japanese) Cupcake swap over at Scrap In Style and for one of our items we had to make something cupcake! I had a wee panic but after a quick search in google I found Tiny Cupcakes! The second I saw this post I emailed and this morning Jill sent me the pattern and instructions!!! What a total blessing :) I went right to work and came up with a Mama and baby cupcake! Be sure to check out the adorable Tiny Cupcakes etsy shop...click here to have a peek!

Flower Magnet

2008-08-09T16:15:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to share the project that my

Sunday School girls and I will be creating tomorrow :)

Happy

2008-08-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

Altered a Maya Road Square/Banner Coaster Album.

Nanny's Typewriter

2008-07-30T10:55:00.000-07:00

Used the Classic Collection from

Scrap in Style to create the layout!

Fun Friday Stuff!

2008-07-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share some projects today!

First, a layout created with The Classic Collection which is up for sale in the Scrap in Style Boutique!
If you would like to learn how create the flower in the layout I've posted a little tutorial on how to create it! Just click here :)

My daughter Bre and I created t-shirts yesterday! She posted a tutorial on the Scrapbook Dimensions blog which can been viewed here! Bre's is so fun make sure you take a look! To create mine I used a digital element created by Amy Wolff and then stitched on some Maya Road butterflies and flowers.

And a bright and cheerful card!

Have a very, very amazing weekend! Today we are off to The Gellatly Nut Farm and then tomorrow we are heading to Summerland Gardens to take some photos! DH bought me a Canon Digital Rebel for our 15 year anniversary and I'm so excited to play with it!

Many blessings and lots of love to you :)

Keep, Always

2008-07-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

A little Maya Road Scalloped Edge Binder

I created with some little moments ♥

'Round Here

2008-07-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

I used a Maya Road Half Circle Binder to create the album filled with lots of fun stuff we do 'round here! All which I thank God for always :)

Very Sweet!

2008-07-15T07:53:00.000-07:00

Love this new Maya Road cupcake stamp!

The set comes with the bottom, top, a candle,

icing swirls, and a cherry!!!

So totally fun :)

Little Card

2008-07-13T07:40:00.000-07:00

I created this card using little inchies!

Inchies are 1 inch X 1 inch and are so fun

to create! I made mine using a printable kit :)

You can see the kit here!

My Bre created it :D

ATC Backgrounds

2008-07-10T07:08:00.001-07:00

I'd love to share a little tutorial with you on how

to create the backgrounds for these

ATC (Artist Trading Cards)!

Here is the link....ATC Tutorial :)

O Canada!

2008-07-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

*****
Rachel Kaufman has just started up
Scrapbooking from the Inside Out.
I totally encourage you to check it out...
it looks and sounds just amazing :)

Sheer Sheet Tutorial!

2008-06-30T10:03:00.000-07:00

I've got a little tutorial on the Maya Road blog

showing how to create a stain glass out of your Sheer Sheets...

click here to have a look :)

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To celebrate the release of the newest collection...

"Girly Girl" at Scrap In Style we are having a
Slumber Party today and tomorrow!!!
Come and check out all the
challenges, chats, and lot of PRIZES!!!
If you make a purchase in the Boutique
you'll be entered to win this....

Have a wonderful day!!!

A Canvas...

2008-06-23T07:50:00.001-07:00

So happy to see the sunshine these last couple of days!

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Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"...

Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

Psalm 4:6