Happy Holidays!

I cannot believe that Christmas is just a few days away!  This has been a season full of tumoil and loss of family and dear friends, but we have been hanging in there.  I have some new projects on the horizon, and I'm anxious to get back to scrapping on a regular basis again.

Here's a layout I did of my dear daughter and her oldest son.

Happy Holidays!

College Roommates

I couldn't resist scrapping this old photo of Claudette and me when we were in college.  Circa 1972.

Recent Articles on Scrapjazz

Here is an article on designing hand made Christmas cards by yours truly.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Something to Cheer About gives samples of cheerleading layouts.  I borrowed photos of my friend's daughter to scrap and then dug up some pics of my own daughter when she was a high school cheerleader.  Whether scrapping action shots or still photos, there's something in this article that will motivate you.

Trick or Treat 2009!

Finally had some time to scrapbook!  Here are some layouts of my favorite subjects using the yummy Scribble Scrabble papers.

Oh My Gosh! Where did the time go?

I can't believe more than a month has passed without a post!  A lot of stuff has happened with the death of Papa Herndon, but perhaps now I can get back to my regular routine. All for now, but look for more soon, very soon!

Always Be You

These pics of Jordan were perfect for the new Scribble Scrabble Lullaby of Birdland collection.  I stamped an image on the chipboard arrow, used pop dots to add dimension to the circle diecut, used my cricut for the title and circle.

Scrapjazz Interview

My friend and fellow Design Team member, Trish Dykes, asked to do an interview a few weeks ago and here is the interview. Thanks for looking!
10 Questions with Sheredian Vickers

Scribble Scrabble Lullaby of Birdland

I got my new Cricut Expression in anticipation of getting a Gypsy when they come out and I've been cutting paper every since! I paired a diecut with some stamps to create the layout, C. I did a stamp collage in the lower left corner and then layered the matted photo. I like the way the collage turned out.

Then, I scrapped a photo of my lovely daughter. Cricut letters and diecuts from the Lullaby of Birdland collection made the perfect choice for It's All About You. Check out some more of this awesome collection at http://www.scribblescrabble.net/.

Wild Child wins!

Wild Child won the Texas Scrapfest sketch challenge held recently at Lone Star Scrapbook Co. Christian celebrated birthday #5 at Monkey Joe's and the new Scribble Scrabble Party Time collection was right on time!

New Scribble Scrabble products are 'da bomb!

Scribble Scrabble Lullaby of Birdland collection was perfect for this photo of my friend Claudette's granddaughter. McKinnzya is outfitted for her first dance recital.

New Imaginisce Products!

I just got a package from Imaginisce with their new products and I love them! The papers are nice and glittery, which you can't see online but trust me, the details are gorgeous. PLUS, they are double-sided papers. The latest lines are Spooky Town (October 31) and Polar Expressions (Happy Christmas). Couldn't resist sharing these layouts with you! Look for the products in your favorite LSS or at http://www.scrapbook.com/ soon.

Queen of Everything

I finally got around to scrapping this photo taken of my sister-in-law at her 50+ birthday party. I love you Nikki!

Three

Jordan turned three in March. The Cosmo Cricket papers were perfect for the birthday boy's layout!

Kaija is Sweet and Sassy

I couldn't resist scrapping this school photo of Kaija. This was a great opportunity for me to use some pink papers!

Congratulations Class of 2009

TWHS graduation is tonight! Yay! Another year of triumphs and happiness and seeing students off to their wonderful futures. Hats off to you, Grads!

I Love My Mom!

Here are some layouts with photos taken on Mother's Day. What a treat it was to spend Mother's Day with my mom!

Congratulations!

Here's a card I did for my adopted niece's marriage celebration. Congrats Labrisa and William!

Mother & Daughter

Just got back from a quick trip to Atlanta to visit Shaniqua and her family. We had a great visit, even though it was a fast one. I had hoped to see Christian play soccer, but the game was cancelled due to rain. Here's a picture that Kevin snapped of my dear daughter and me.

Christian Plays Soccer!

Here are a couple of layouts of grandson Christian playing in his first soccer game of the season. He managed to score 3 goals (but one was for the other team!) and was quite the little man of the day.

It's Over!

I taught my last class at Lone Star on Saturday. I've really enjoyed teaching, but I need time to rest, relax, and refresh. I'll still be hanging out at the store for Monday night crops, so drop by and say hello when you can.

Happy Scrappin!

Almost 3

Jordan is almost 3, so this makes a perfect layout for my March class at Lone Star!

Super Bowl Make-and-Take *NEW Scribble Scrabble*

Here is the layout for the Lone Star Super Bowl Crop. Enjoy.

Supplies needed:
Bazzill cardstock - black and watermelon
Bazzill kraft cardstock – trim 3 photo mats, 2½ x 3½
Diecut heart - Scribble Scrabble Carmen’s Collection “So Much Love”
2x12” strip from So Much Love (reverse side)
Diecut, Scribble Scrabble Carmen’s Collection
Assorted ribbons, 1½” long
Bazzill mini brads, 3 red
Heart bling
Punched hearts
Diecut title, Cricut Mini Monograms, I (heart) U, set size to 2”
ColorBox Chalk, charcoal
Pop dots

Instructions:
~Trim red cardstock to 11½ x 11½ and adhere to black background cardstock
~ Tear narrow strip from top and bottom of 2x12 strip and adhere 4½” from bottom of layout
~Distress edges of diecut heart and adhere to left side of layout
~Use paper piercer to pierce holes around heart
~Use journaling pen to connect the pierced holes for mock stitching
~Ink the edges of photo mats with ColorBox charcoal and adhere as shown
~Adhere diecut title above photos and adhere heart bling on heart
~Attach 3 mini brads to left side of layout, on dotted paper
~Ink edges of diecut shape and adhere
~Adhere punched hearts as desired (use pop dots for added dimension)
~Adhere ribbon strips in upper right corner

44

January 20, 2009 marked the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. This layout commemorates that historical moment. Journaling detailing my personal reflections is on the facing page in my scrapbook.

Introducing Carmen

The final new Scribble Scrabble collection. Carmen is the best yet!

Meet Ruth and win a RAK

Ruth's Collection is definitely flirty! Check out this new Scribble Scrabble collection HERE and leave a comment for your chance to win a RAK of Ruth's Collection. I'm sure you'll agree that these papers are great!

All Star Round-up Huge Success

Lone Star Scrapbook Co. hosted their quarterly All Star Round-up on Saturday and it was a huge success! The customers seemed to have a great time and completed some cute projects. Here is the layout I did for the make-and-take, using BasicGrey Wassail Collection and the Cricut Graphically Speaking cartridge.

Deliciously New Scribble Scrabble + RAK

Check out one of the new Scribble Scrabble collections and win a RAK. Evelyn's Collection is bright and colorful and bound to lighten up your day. Leave a comment on the blog for your chance to win a RAK of the whole collection. A random drawing will be done on January 19.

So what are you waiting for? Go HERE now for your chance to win!

New Imaginisce Products - Sneak Peek!

I got a nice big box full of goodies from Imaginisce just before Christmas. Scrappy stuff always makes me happy and I have been having fun creating with my new loot! These are the products that Imaginisce will introduce at CHA later this month, and you're sure to LOVE them as much as I do. So Tweet and Beach Babe are some layouts of Auria at the beach. The papers and embellies were great for the pics!

Happy New Year

Wow, it's been a while since my last post! Christmas break was nice and relaxing. We spent Christmas in Madison, MS with daughter and her in-laws. What a wonderful time we had. Here are layouts of my daughter and me and of my DH. Hope you all had a joyous holiday season and Happy New Year.