Art is The Imitation of Life

Get Picky Blog Hop "WINNER"

2011-11-01T06:19:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,

thank you to all the ladies that played along in the Get Picky blog hop. The DT and GDT really brought the inspiration. I was so inspired I created my first boy layout in months. Interesting enough it really doesn't look very masculine but I still love it :)

Well, I had Jeremiah pick a number to decide on the winner and here is what he came up with.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.........

#24 Jessica Pascarella of "Kissin Krafts blog". http://kissinkrafts.blogspot.com/
Congrats Jessica so glad you played along with us. Please email (tajwhite25@gmail.com) me your address so I can get your RAK out to you.

I haven't photographed the boy layout yet but when I do I will be back to share. Getting my scrappin mojo back :) Feels good! Okay I am off to do some blog hopping :)

I will leave you with this question and image. What line of paper/kit do you all think would go with this image? I want to scrap it so bad but seem to be drawing a blank on what papers could work. Leave your comments and feedback. I love hearing your opinions.

Blog Hop (Get Picky)

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's celebration time!!! It's been a year since I was the first guest designer for Get Picky. Since then they have filled the year with amazing talent and inspiration from some of my favorite scrappy artist. So let's get to it. Here is sketch #13

And here is my layout

We are so very excited to also announce that Imaginisce have been kind enough to sponsor us with an awesome prize for our very special birthday celebration.

and there are Many more ways to win. Leave a comment on this blog for a chance to win a RAK.
Now it's time to hop on back to the Get Picky blog and leave your final comment.

Hey Ya'll!!!

2011-09-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,

I have been a baaaad blogger :( I sure have missed ya'll. So here's what's been up with the White Family.

Our family is preparing to move within the next 3 months---or so. No one told me when we purchased this house that if we -ever- moved it would take so much effort to pack it ALLL up. Packing a home is NOTHING like packing an apartment. Making myself a packing to do list, and slowing packing things we don't use on a regular basis has been a big help.
I am excited about our move. We are headed to a city called Frisco, Texas. Steven has taken a job out there and has been on the job since August. The drive back and forth is taking a lot out of him. He spends about 4 hours a day in travel time. We all can't wait for that drive time to come to an end. My poor hubby ;(

On a more exciting note! I have been getting my scrap on and it feels sooooo good. I can't wait to share all the fun stuff I have been creating. All the yummy CHA product is rolling into the stores and it's been so exciting to see.

I am having a lot of fun with all the Crate Paper wonderfulness. Here is some Emma's shoppe featuring my Bailey Rae. This photo was taken the week she turned 3. I caught this shot while asking her to smile for me. She turned to me and said "I don't want to smile Mommy, I just wanna be sad". She is very expressive to say the least. I loved this image because it shows such emotion and got me to thinking about how my baby girl was no longer a baby. So this was an emotional day for both her and I.

Well, I am off to say hey to "YOU" my girls. See you on your blogs :-)

Join Us

2011-07-24T18:32:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies, as promised I said I would share when things were ready to rock and roll. Well, that time has come. And White Photographique couldn't be more excited and proud to share all of our hard work with you all. After a 16 month journey, God has brought us to this point. A point of trust and continuous growth and blessings.

Please join us in the celebration of the new Facebook Page, and Website.

AUGUST 1ST we will launch our Senior Spokes Model search. If you are a High School Senior or know a Senior in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and want to be a Spokes Model for White Photographique this will be your chance. Spread the word, tell your friends, and family to LIKE our FACEBOOk page and get ready for our Spokes Model search.

Thank you to all you ladies who have been such an encouragement and blessing to me. I love you and thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart!!

It's been awhile

2011-06-07T09:24:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Crafty ladies, it's been a while since I've blogged. I promise I have been actually doing something. I have so much on my blog that needs to be updated and changed. I just need to find the time to sit and do it.
But with all the time that has been running from me lately. I did find the time to create a few layouts for the gals over at ColorCreations. I am honored to play along with there sketch and Guest Design for this week. Here is the sketch

and my take

Daisies Blog Hop (April)

2011-04-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies, it's been a while. I hope everyone is ready for Reserrection Sunday (Easter). It's not only Easter weekend at my house it's my Baby girl Bailey's Birthday weekend. She will be 3 on Sunday. One of my Daisie layouts this month is about her being one year older, and it only being one year later. I am reflecting on how she has changed.
Here is my kit this month

and a layout
this is my neighbors son Jacob, he's such a cutie pie.

Here is the challenge this month
Pick one of the DT from Scrapbook Dasies that participated in this hop, and lift her
You use the gallery here, or your personal blogs to search for a layout of your choice. You must upload the completed lift along with a picture or a link to the person/layout that they lift onto the FACEBOOK page.

I lifted DT member Seppa. I love her style and thought this layout was just gorgeous. I love the design and the awesome detail.
Here is her original

here is my take

Now it's time to hop on over to Seppa's blog to be wowed even more by her work. See you soon!

MLS Farewell Blog Hop

2011-03-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's time to say goodbye, my time wiht MLS has been amazing and I will miss all the fun I have had. I am so excited for all the fun I know the new DT will have.
I hope you are joining me from the talented Susan Dupre's blog.

Here is one of my all time favorite MLS projects...
I love the child like whimsy of everything created from MLS. The colors and the photo are meant for each other here. I had so much fun creating this.

And something new...

close up

It's time to hop on over to Tracey Locher's blog to be wowed. Thanks for hopping with this group one last time :)
It's been a pleasure getting to know many of you!! Mwah!!

TCR Blog Hop

2011-03-17T13:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome, hopefully you started hopping from the TCR site, and are joining me from the amazing Steph Devlin's blog. My name is Taj and I am a RDA this month for The Color Room and I am having a ball. An

My take...

close up

Here are a few things that you may be interested in knowing about me.

1. I am from.........Jamaica, and have lived in several different cities and states. I am currently Designing for....... shimmerz, My little Shoebox,Scrappers Boutique, Scrapbook Daisies, Sketchy Thursdays, & this month TCR :)

2. I Live with.........My super awesome hubby of almost 6 years and our 3 crazy kiddos. Jeremiah 10, Madison 5 & Bailey almost 3.

3. On my desk right now you will find.......all of what you see on my layout for palette #50 and some extras that didn't make the cut ;)
4. My favourite colours to work with at the moment are........soft pinks, purples, yellow and always red. I don't have favorite color combo's really I just love color in general.
5. What kind of themes do you often scrap? I am a 100% everyday life scrapper. I like to record whatever it is that make my children unique. And yes I mainly scrap just for art sake.
6. Where do you scrap? In my scrap room which is an extra bedroom in our home. It's still being decorated. This is as far as I have gotten. I love it because it's really organzied.

7. What is your scrapping process? I usually start with product, if I am driven to use a set of papers then I am ready to go and can usually find photos to go with that. Sometimes it's the opposite and I have a photo or two I want to scrap and get the story down while it's fresh. I make myself a mini kit of embellies, paints, papers etc that I want to use and get started.
8. My favourite food is........ Ackee and salt fish (also known as cod fish) It's an Island meal. So yummy!!
9. My top 3 favourite tools are....... scissors, big shot, and corner rounder.
10. I get my inspiration from..... everywhere, other scrappers, magazines, clothes, you name it, there is some inspiration to be found.
11. Describe a Technique you used on your project this week........ since this weeks color palette is all blues with hits of grey. I used a piece of raw chipboard,inked the edges, & used a white rub on that would give the chipboard a grey look.

I thank you for hopping along with us this week and taking the time to get to know me better. Please leave your blogs in your comments as well. I would love to get to know you all better as well. And please become a follower so I can keep up with you!
Now it's time to hop on over to the crazy talented Tomoko's blog.

AC Guest Designer

2011-03-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

Man oh man, there are certain times in a designers life were you feel so honored to do what you do. And when I received the email from Paige over a month ago it was certainly one of those times. I am so excited to be the weekly Guest Designer for American Crafts Studio blog this week. Here are the projects I created with the amazing "Hello Sunshine" spring line.

Peaceful...

Altered frame...

Friend card...

Backyard Play...

I heart you card...

Brilliant Artist...

Thanks American Crafts for affording me this opportunity. I had a wonderful time. If your up to it you can check out the AC Studio blog here. Here is tons of inspiration there to be seen. See you soon!

Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop

2011-03-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the next stop on the Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop!! If you have arrived here first, then please start in the beginning at the Scrapbook Daisies Home blog and do the hop in order...you will be glad you did!.

Scrapbook Daisies has the most amazing kits...full of beauties!>>> Every month brings something fun and new to love.

Here is the kit that I worked with this month....

And here are the projects that I created!
a card...

another card...

Layout #1

Layout #2

Layout #3

Layout #4

I got 6 projects out of this kit and could have gotten a lot more. This month we are asking trivia questions about Scrapbook Daisies. Each DT member will have a different question. So, be sure to pay attention to each of the questions carefully. Here is my question...

How many sketches are posted on the forum board every month? For an extra "point" WHO provides those sketches?

Don't forget to comment and become a follower of all the blog posts in the hop this month. Also...Scrapbook Daisies is on FACEBOOK!!! Take a minute to head over there and become a follower and leave a note on the wall!

Then you have one last step: email Misty at mistyw@nctv.com with your answers to the "Trivia Questions" that you found at each blog, putting Scrapbook Daisies Hop in the Subject line. You will then be entered to win 1 of the great kits Scrapbook Daisies has to offer!
Your next stop will be the talented Tanya

In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs here...

Happy Hopping!!!

Sketchy Thursdays & Scrapbook Daisies

2011-03-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

Happy March
Can you believe Feb just came and went like that? Wow, I guess what they say really is true. That after 25 it all becomes a blur Eeek!! The super exciting thing about this month is my oldest baby girl Madison turns 5. It just doesn't seem right for her to be getting so old so fast. But I am really excited for the level of maturity that is headed her way. Anywho, enough of that.

This month we have decided to shake it up a little and bring to you a sketch from one of my favorite sketchy sites out there. And I am not just saying that because I am on the team. Diana & Heidi, really rock!! Don't believe me go check it out for yourself here.
So a big THANK YOU to Diana & Heidi for providing the first sketch of the month And when you are in need of more inspiring sketches and talent be sure to head there. You'll love what you see!!

Here is your sketch...

My take...
this is For the Record from Echo Park mixed with elements of Stella Rose, & glitz.

Ok ladies it's your turn. Can't wait to see what you whip up. Click here to see what all the other Daisies have created

It's Monday!!!

2011-02-28T10:17:00.001-08:00

Happy Monday everyone!! I promised I would share some MLS fun with you I think it was Friday. Ok so I am a few days late :-)
Well I am also going to share the Scrapbook Daisies March kits with you as well. They rock!!

Let's get started with MLS...
Don't forget the DT call that's currently going on. You don't want to pass up the opportunity to design for this team. They are amazing to work with. You'll be so happy you did.
Here we go...
For the Month of Jan I got to decide on using "Cute as a Button" or a mish mash of MLS product. Ok so if you know me I went for the mish mash, right? :-)

I had fun getting crazy with all of my MLS stash.

And here are the Scrapbook Daisies March kits. Featuring "Hello Sunshine" from American Crafts (with new thickers, YEA!!). And new Pebbles inc "Happy Go Lucky". I just love the bright fun colors of both these lines.

"Hello Sunshine" American Crafts

"Happy Go Lucky" Pebbles Inc

It's Thursday

2011-02-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hey gang, it's that time of week for a fun sketch from sketchy thursdays. With all the product shipping to stores and the stash I know you all have. It's time to whip out those Fall and Winter pictures and get to scrapping. I used photos taken by my hubby during the Fall season of Bailey. She was just striking all sorts of poses for her daddy, lol.

Here goes the sketch...

And my take...
this layout is using the Studio Calico kit featuring Crate Paper. Oh my!!

Ok, I am outta here. Off to finish some more scrappy projects. March will be a super fun scrappy month. With tons of CHA goodies to share.
And Friday I have some MLS yumminess to share. Thanks for stopping by!!

MLS 2011 Design Team Call

2011-02-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hey girls. It's almost the month of March and time for the My Little Shoebox Design team call. I have to tell you, if you are thinking of trying out "DO IT". You will have tons of fun on the team and love working for Ms. Helen. She is wonderful and all the team leaders are just amazing. I have been so blessed by being on the team and the pass 9 months have just flown on bye. Here are all of the requirements...

My Little Shoebox is looking for talented, motivated, responsible designers who have time
to commit to design layouts and projects each month with our products and promote our
products online and at their local stores. We haven't set a specific number of designers for our
team. We welcome international submissions.
We are looking for:
1. Enthusiastic, creative people that love My Little Shoebox and are able to do monthly
assignments such as layouts, projects, and cards with our products.
2. You must post your work on 2 different galleries plus the MLS galleries
3. You must be able to commit to a 12 months term, which will be from
April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.
4. You must be at least 18 years of age.
5. You agree to release the rights of your designs to My Little Shoebox for display on the
company website, blog, and in company publications.
6. If needed, your designs may also be needed for display at trade shows.
7. In addition, as a design team member, you will be contributing twice per term to our
company newsletter and be required quarterly to make a photo or video highlighting a
technique for the blog.
8. You may be required to contribute to the company’s blog during your term.
9. International submissions welcome.
In return you will receive:
1. Packages filled with plenty of MLS products to design with.
2. Your picture and bio on the My Little Shoebox website
3. Your own personal gallery on the My Little Shoebox website.
To apply please send the following to dtcall@mylittleshoebox.com (please use your full name
as the subject):
1. Full name, address, phone number and email address
2. 2 layouts, 1 card and 1 project representing your best never before seen work using MLS
products (jpeg files no larger than 500 kb)
3. A link to your personal blog and to the online galleries or message boards that you post on.
4. Design teams that you currently are on.
5. Write a paragraph about yourself telling us why you think you'll be a good fit for the MLS
team.
6. If you've been published.
7. If you teach classes.
Submission deadline is March 10, 2011
Our design team members will be announced on March 31, 2011.
We thank you in advance for all of your work and appreciate your entry!

Good Luck girls!!

"Crop Your Heart Out"

2011-02-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

It's almost Valentines Day. And last year I got stuck doing layouts and projects after it was over. This year I am very excited that I am ahead of the game. And I have Scrapbook Daisies to thank for it all. That's right we are having a Valentine's Day Crop. And we want you to come and join us. Click here to join the fun. We have games and challenges to get you cropping away.

Here are two of the challenges that I created for...

"Take Heart": use hearts, polka dots, and embossing of any kind on a project.
I punched 1/2 inch circles and sprayed Heavy Metal Shimmerz on top to create a subtle polka dot background. I matted my alphas onto grey cardstock & then embossed them using my big shot.
There is a really funny story behind this layout. Would you like to hear it? Well, here it go.
Leslie Ashe and I were hanging out cropping at Scrappers Boutique about two weeks ago. And I used the Cricut expressions to cut a large heart that would be the base of my design. Well, the test heart was perfect and so I went to use the actual paper I needed for my design. And all of a sudden the cricut starts to tear my paper to shreads. I almost lost it. I had tears in my eyes and almost lost my religion,lol. I had a completely different design in mind. And that stupid machine ruined it :( Ah ok deep breathe. So a big fat thanks to my girl Leslie for calming me down and helping me to see the light with this design. I love you!!!

Here is the layout for challenge two

"I felt that": use felt on your project of any kind.
I used the felt Details in the American Crafts kit this month. They are devine.

And here are the rest of my Feb kit projects. To say I had such fun with this AC kit would be an understatement. I haven't had this much fun creating in months.

I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to scrap this picture of me and my hunny and that my son Jeremiah took.

and my last one...

Ok ladies so we will see you in the message board. Click here to join us

Sketchy Thursdays

2011-02-10T09:10:00.001-08:00

Hello all, it's Thursday which means one day closer to the weekend and the day we get a new sketch from Sketchy Thursdays. Whoohoo!!
Here is this weeks sketch...

and my take...

Don't forget tomorrow is the Valentines day crop for Scrapbook Daisies. We would love to see you there. Here is a sneak peek of what I have to share tomorrow.

Chat with you tomorrow!!

Valentine's Crop

2011-02-08T09:43:00.000-08:00

Scrapbook Daisies is having a Valentine's Crop and we would LOVE it if you played along! :)

"Crop Your Heart Out" at Scrapbook Daisies!
Come over and join us in our "Crop Your Heart Out" Valentine's Crop!
There will be challenges, games, prizes...
and lots and lots of fun!

Where? scrapbookdaisies.net/forums
When? February 11-13 (all submissions are due by Monday the 14th)
How? Just come on over and become a member of our message board and you can play along!
Who? YOU!!! and all your scrappy friends!

For full details, visit the Scrapbook Daisies message board at scrapbookdaisies.net/forums.
While you're there, play along with our regular monthly challenges for some "pre-crop" inspo and chances to win a beautiful Scrapbook Daisies kit!

We hope to see you there!!!

Sketchy Thursdays Reveal

2011-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

it's Thursday and time for another fab sketch.

I had alot of fun with this sketch. I like that when you see it you think simple layers. But there is room for lots of layers.
here is the sketch

and my take

I am off to wash my hair and hopefully scrap. If no scrapping happens today then all day Saturday with my friend Leslie Ashe. Really excited to get some cropping time in since it's been over two months since I have even been to the scrap store. Can you believe it? It's been torture, but it's all been for a good reason. Anywho, hope you enjoyed the reveal. Have a great weekend. Happy Scrapping!!!

Scrapbook Daisies Enchanted mini kit

2011-01-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies, it's Saturday and I am off to a photography class. My first ever, I am so excited. But before I go I wanted to share the final projects from my Enchanted mini kit from Scrapbook Daisies.

Also if there is anyone in the DFW area in need of some newborn portraits please let me know. You can check out my work here.
Have a wonderful weekend ladies!!

New Shimmerz Paints/ Blog Hop Winner

2011-01-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies, so so very sorry for the late post on the winner of the blog hop RAK. My computer has been down. But I am back and here to share with you the brand new amazing colors from Shimmerz Paints as well as the blog hop winner. Oh girls these are going to be a treat like no other.

First up are the
Coloringz:
Coloringz are super opaque, highly saturated colors without shimmer. We're talking serious color here! Yet, they are still water-based and non-toxic. They'll still clean up with soap and water just like all the other Shimmerz products
Look at how intense these (10) colors are??? My OH MY!!!

And next...
Shimmeringz:
Shimmeringz are super shimmery sprays with only shimmer, no color. (There are 5 of them!)

Heavy Metal - a combo of 3 different metallics
Goldie Lox - gold shimmer
Concrete - silver shimmer
Baby's Breath - white shimmer
Bronze Bomshell - bronze shimmer
Check them out in action on this video.

Stay tuned for the DT reveals using the new colors. The new colors are now on sale so click here to place your order and in the comment field let them know Taj sent you.
oops I forgot to mention they are on sale through Feb 14th. Have fun shopping!!

And our Scrapbook Daisies blog hop winnner (this is for my personal blog,check the other DT blogs for their personal winner, and scrapbook Daisies message board for the kit winner) is...

Anet
Please email me your address at tajwhite25@gmail.com
Thanks again to all you ladies who played along with us. See you on the message board.
Tomorrow I will be revealing the rest of my kit work so I hope you stop by to check it out!! Chat with ya soon!!

Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop

2011-01-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Meet the African Daisy

Welcome to the next stop on the Scrapbook Daisies Blog Hop!! If you have arrived here first, then please start at the beginning of the hop at Scrapbook Daisies Home blog and do the hop in order...you will be glad you did!

Scrapbook Daisies has the most amazing kits...full of beauties! Here is the kit that I worked with this month....
Enchanted (Dear Lizzy) by American Crafts

And here are the projects that I created!

inspired by pagemaps sketch

Don't forget to comment and become a follower of all the blog posts in the hop. Then you have one last step: email Misty at mistyw@nctv.com with your list of daisies you found along the way, putting Scrapbook Daisies Hop in the Subject line. You will then be entered to win 1 of the great kits Scrapbook Daisies has to offer!

Scrapbook Daisies hosts several fun challenges with chances to win Scrapbook Daisies KITS each and every month? We have sketch challenges, color challenges, lift challenges, journaling challenges, and use your stash challenges to choose from. You can complete as many of the challenges as you'd like to earn chances at being chosen as the monthly challenge winner! It's a great way to get several layouts completed while also earning chances at an amazing prize, each and every month! Visit the Scrapbook Daisies message board for all of the details. We'd LOVE to have you participate!

I will be giving away a My Little Shoebox RAK as well. I will announce the winner Tuesday January 18th.
Now hop on over to my talented friend Michelle's blog and check out her talent. See you on the message board.

Sketchy Thursdays

2011-01-13T13:55:00.000-08:00

It's one of my favorite times of the new year. Why you ask?? It's simple CHA!! I get so excited to see all the new fun things the mfr have been working on for us crafters for the winter season. It's finally cold here in Texas and it's time for some catching up.
I have decided to challenge myself each month on finishing product in my stash. And what product doesn't get used I will donate to a childrens hosptial, or womens shelter. Thanks to MaryAnn for that wonderful idea.

I will name two of the lines in my stash each month and upload the projects once they have been completed. Even though its already the 13th of the Jan I will start this month.

Here are the lines...
Nook and Pantry- Basic Grey
Porcelain - Basic Grey

Lets see how much I can get done using both these products. Wish me luck!! If any of you ladies want to do this with me using your stash of course. Leave me a comment, so I can check your blogs and drool over your creations.

Speaking of stashes, this weeks sketchy thursdays sketch prompted me to take a look at my stash and I came across Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket.
I kept the embellishing simple but was happy to work with it again.

Here is the sketch...

Here is my take

I hope you ladies will join me in this venture to use up our stash. And I hope to see you ladies Saturday for the Scrapbook Daisies blog hop. There will be fun, crafting, and prizes.
Whoohoo!!! See you there!

Happy New Year/ So much to share

2011-01-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

So 2011 is upon us. I am so grateful for all the wonderful blessings I had in 2010. I had such fun designing for several companies, and creating I don't know how many beautiful projects that my family and I will enjoy for years to come. While I had major blessings in 2010. I am happy to see it go with the arrival of a new year and many more amazing blessings to come.

Many of you remember my "being transparent" post? Many of you ladies lend your words of encouragement, websites, and even business. And with the faith you put in me, and my faith in the talent God has given me. I decided to start Taj White Photography. While starting my business doesn't not mean I am an expert. It does mean I love what I do. From the picture to the paper and the glue.
So from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU SO MUCH,mwah!!!!!!

I had the lovely sisters of Coffeshop Designs design my logo and blog for me and if you click here you can see what they came up with. And take a look at the new Phototgraphy blog and a few pics. I hope you decide to become a follower and if you are in need of memory preservation please give me a call or drop me an email.

A recent photo session of Madison, much more to share on the blog

Now onto a little scrappy goodness
It's the beginning of the month and you know Martha has something special cooking over at Scrapbook Daisies. Here is the January line up...

click here to see more

Little Boy (Echo Park)

click here to see the entire reveal of the kit

And introducing our mini kits
Enchanted (American Crafts)

click here to see the rest of this kit, yes it's a mini but so packed.

and last Wintertime...

click here to see the rest of this yummy kit.

If you aren't a member of our forum yet, what are you waiting on? We have alot of fun there and challenges to keep you inspired and scrapping. Click here to come and have alittle fun with us. You may meet some new friends and see some familiar faces.

Sketchy Thursdays Reveal

2010-12-16T08:40:00.000-08:00

It's Thursday and time for another inspiring sketch. I had alot of fun with this one. And I'm not the only one. Check out what the other DT girls did here.
Here's the sketch

and here's my take
this new line from websters is stunning. I love it to pieces. And it was perfect for this photo of Madison.

Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see your take. Have a great weekend Ladies. Tomorrow I will be busy all day getting all dolled up for DH's company Christmas party. Hopefully I remember to get pictures this year :)

oops I'm late

2010-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

I was suppose to share the rest of my kit projects on Sunday. Forgive me... here we go

a fun card created with the kit

another ornament

and a layout...
this chipboard is covered with Shimmerz paints Hi Ho Silver Blingz

the glitter backing is the pink paislee glitter that comes in this kit.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

2010-12-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to day 11 of the Holly Jolly MLS hop. The DT girls have been on a roll whipping out some amazing projects for you inspirational and viewing pleasure. I hope you took the time to stop by and leave them some love.

this line is too darn cute.

who doesn't love my road? The chipboard house is perfect with the theme of the holly jolly line. You can shop for this line here.

Thanks for stopping by see you tomorrow for some more Scrapbook Daisies kit fun :)

It's beginning to look alot like christmas...

2010-12-10T07:53:00.000-08:00

I am a huge fan of the christmas seaons. Which makes lots of sense since Christmas and Fall run together :) I love the crowds, shopping, candy canes, bright happy colors, pine smelling trees, and the whimsical make believe. It's all so childlike and happy :)

This month Martha has done it again with some amazing kits featuring We R Memory keepers, Echo Park, and I Believe from Little Yellow Bicycle. Each of these kits can be seen here.

Over the next few days I wanna share some of the things I've been working on. Yes I have been working on something-- I haven't been MIA for nothing:) Well not totally

We've trimmed the tree, decorated the house, and even started to get gifts. That's great for us, we are usually behind on that sort of thing.

Ok onto the super fun stuff. I decided to have alot of Holiday fun with this kit. So I made a few different projects other than my normal layouts.
Here is the first one. My first tree form. Tons of fun making this!!

And final for today...
my very first hand made ornament :) I got the red glass backing from Hobby Lobby for 50 cents, Whooohooo! Gotta love a deal like that

I hope you enjoy these as much as I did making them. I have more to share from this kit. Please stop by for some more fun Sunday. Saturday I will be revealing my fun Holly Jolly project from My Little Shoebox. If you haven't stopped by the MLS blog. Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing DT projects using our fab Christmas Line. Thanks for stopping by...
Happy Scrapping Girls!!

Have you heard??????????

2010-12-08T12:31:00.000-08:00

Shimmez Paints has extended the sale until Dec 20th. So you still have time to restock or play for the first time. And you get to save, how awesome??
click here to shop!!

Happy shopping girls!!

CSD Challenge & Sketchy Thursdays Sketch

2010-12-02T07:38:00.000-08:00

For this challenge you don't necessarily have to create something around a superhero per se, but you can create something around someone you consider your hero in life. Give them the recognition they so deserve!

here is my take on the challenge

And now for some sketchy fun

and my take on the sketch
I love this line, one of my favorites from last year. This year in Tx we have had an unusally warm fall. We are still in the 70's. Bailey asked if she could go outside and blow bubbles. While watching her I thought to myself - this is her Indian Summer.

Thanks for stopping by ladies. Hope you all get to play along with us :)

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

2010-12-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

Join us for our Holly Jolly Holidays with My Little Shoebox! Starting today December 1st thru December 15th we’ll be featuring holiday projects and gift ideas created with our newest collection Holly Jolly at the My Little Shoebox blog. Make sure you stop by each day to see all of the fabulous projects our design team has created just for you!

In addition to the festivities, we are giving you a chance to win your choice of My Little Shoebox collections!

We are so excited everyone is talking up our Holly Jolly collection, that for the next 15 days we'll be treating you to some fabulous projects created by our design team with our Holly Jolly collection!

That's 15 full days of inspiration and ideas for your holiday crafting! At the end of our Holly Jolly Holidays one lucky commentor will win their choice of TWO My Little Shoebox collections! Yes that's right, you get to pick TWO of your faves!

So let's get started with Day 1 of our Holly Jolly Holidays! Our very own Pattie created an adorable Peace banner to show you today!

Here is a sneak of mine for now :)

the rest of my reveal will be on December 11th. Happy Crafting ladies!!

Shimmerz Black Friday SALE

2010-11-23T09:30:00.000-08:00

If it's time to restock on your Shimmerz ladies, now is the time. Shimmerz is having a Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale. Or if you have always wanted to try Shimmerz but never found the right time. Well the timing couldn't be any better.

Click here to check out the amazing selection of Shimmering Products :)

Also, if you are in the Fort Worth area and need Christmas pictures, I am running a Holiday mini package special for $60.00. This includes 45 minutes session at one location, edited photos, and all photos on a CD. You can contact me with questions at tajwhitephotography@gmail.com. The Taj White Photography blog is coming, so please check back for that :)

My Little Shoebox Thankful Blog Hop

2010-11-19T06:11:00.001-08:00

What are you thankful for? Is it your family, your job, your home, your things, your relationship with the father? What in life makes you tick? I myself am thankful for so many wonderful things. I am thankful for my relationship with Christ, my family, friends,you all, design teams,the fact that I had a negative breast cancer test result, and all the other many blessings God has given me. So today I hope you'll celebrate with me and the rest of the MLS DT as we hop along for some fun and Thanksgiving.

This is how the hop works. You start at the MLS Blog and continue to hope until you get to the last DT members blog.

You should be joining me from the AMAZINGLY talented Kathleen Glossop's blog.

Here is a simple card I made using the Harmony Collection from MY Little Shoebox

Did I mention one blessed winner will win an entire collection of their choice from My Little Shoebox, whoohoo!!

So hop on over to Erin P, that's one talented chica. Thanks so much for hopping by. If your not already a follower I hope you decided to become one. Have a wonderful weekend ladies!

It's a sketchy Thursday

2010-11-18T09:14:00.000-08:00

It's time for another super fun sketch. Like them all this one has tons of possibilities. I really enjoyed myself.

Here is the sketch

Here is my take
this is Bailey and her Dad. He was asking her to stand up straight and walk. She kept slumpping over and say "C'mon Man" LOL!!! That kids makes me.

Thanks for stopping by come and play along with us.

Happy Birthday Jeremiah & CSD Challenge

2010-11-17T06:22:00.001-08:00

Happy 10th Birthday to a super special kid. He is fun loving, smart, and all mine :)
I can't believe how fast the years are moving on by. And how fast you are growing up. I'd like for him to STOP it, please!! This is his last year of elementary and I am shivering in my boots. What am I gonna do when girls start calling, or even worse he wants to call them????????????? Oh no!! my stomach just started to hurt. Ok, Ok, deep breathes, calm down self. Ok I'm back!!

Happ Birthday Baby!!

Now onto some Dirty little secrets. Yes, you read it right. That is the name of the challenge this week for Candy Shoppe Designs. And wait until you see what the girls have done, wow!

November is usually the month people GIVE THANKS. It's the month we count our blessing and share what we are thankful for. Although we Lollipop Girls at C.S.D. are thankful for so many different things, we would like to throw a curveball your way and we're hoping you won't dodge.

Instead of sharing what we are thankful for this season, we want to share our secrets with you all. In return, we hope you share yours as well. There's no shame to this game!

Here is my take on the challenge...

And here is the journaling
The name calling, the insults, the constant criticism

started at 4 years old, as far as I can remember.

I can’t say I totally understand the Lords decision

to make you my mother. But regardless you are. And

even through all the pain and agony I still love you.

And hope for a mother daughter relationship free of

name calling, and pain.

This was hard to do. But provided alot of therapy. I have been wanting to scrap about this for a while. This drives me to have a healthy relationship with my children. It's my goal to constantly remind them that I love them, and have their backs no matter what. Because that's what motherhood is right? Love?!?!

Don't forget to check out our Sponsor this month.
BlueMoon Scrapbooking

Thanks for stopping by. I hope to hear from you ladies tomorrow for some Sketchy Thursdays fun. And on Friday for the My Little Shoebox Thanksgiving Blog Hop. If you haven't already please read the post below, there's a RAK in there :)
Happy scrapping girls!!

MLS Bookmarks & a fun tutorial

2010-11-16T07:38:00.000-08:00

So I am back on the ball this week. I have been spring cleaning the house to get ready for the upcoming Holiday. Yes, I know spring is over, but when you've got as much catching up as I do, ten it's spring cleaning. I have the common areas done and under control. But I've gotta tackle the girls room, garage, backyard, front yard, master bedroom, and the scrap room. The scraproom isn't that bad if I could find it in myself to put away the things I decided NOT to use. Instead I just move it to the side and pull out more stuff. Uh- what's a girl to do?

Let's talk scrap...
I made some fun bookmarks for my son and I. Since we are the readers of the family. Mainly because the other two children are still so young. And my hubby likes to buy the books but not take the time to read them.

aren't they fun? And so easy to make, not to mention practical.

If you've been over to scrapbook Daisies online store and forum lately you have seen all the fun tutorials and tips our DT has to offer. We'll it was my turn to share something fun. Click here to check it out. Here is a sneak peek...

If you leave a comment here on my blog, leave a comment on the forum thread telling us what you think of the tut, you will have a chance to win some fun My Little Shoebox Mini Alphabet Stickers.
Chat with you tomorrow or on the thread :)

Scrapbook Daisies Union Square Kit Reveal

2010-11-15T10:43:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies, I have been a bad blogger over the last week. I just couldn't find the time to slow down and make a post. You know how it gets during the Holiday season--it's crazy. But as you can image when I've been gone this long I've got some kind of a project to share.

This week will be a pretty busy scrappy week. Got lot's of projects to share with you. We will start off with the Scrapbook Daisies Kit Reveal. I worked with Union Square from My Mind's Eye. It's a very beautiful line with tons of glitter and rich color. Here it goes...

Stop by and check out the other DT members work. It's stunning girls. Click here to stop by.

Come back for the fun challenge that will be taking place over at Candy Shoppe Designs. See you soon!!

Scrapbook Daisies November kits

2010-11-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

Here is the yummy line up for this month over at Scrapbook Daisies. I am playing with the Union Square line by My Minds Eye. It's a gorgeous line. I am enjoying myself :)

Union Square-My Minds Eye

Parisian Anthology - Pink Paislee

Portobello Road - My Minds Eye

Don't forget to send in your kit request to Martha, there is still time. I will be back in a day or two with a sneak for you :)
Thanks for stopping by :)

Sketchy Thursdays

2010-11-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's Thursday and time for another fab sketch from the talented ladies of Sketchy Thursdays. I love straight lines, and circles. So this sketch was perfect, and so much fun to use.

Here is the sketch...

And my take...
title: ruffle butt

Now it's your turn!! Let's play :)

Boutique Night

2010-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey girls, If you live in the DFW area please come and join us for Boutique Night at Scrappers Boutique in North Richland Hills Texas. We are gonna have tons of fun and would love to meet you. All the up coming classes will be showcased and you will have a chance to sign up and take part.

6714 Smithfield Road Suite 2
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
817-503-0777

See you there!! :)

Candy Shoppe Designs

2010-10-31T01:23:00.000-07:00

Happy November girls, It's really fall now and I can't wait to play with all the fun fall lines coming. And what better way to get that mojo going than with some good old fashioned challenges. Well, sort of :)
I am so pleased to announce that I am one of the newest members of Candy Shoppe Designs, yes you heard it right. I am a lollipop girl!! Yummy! And what better way to announce the news than with a brand new challenge.

Candy shoppe has two challenges a month. One on the first of course, and
the other on the 15th. Here is the Nov 1st challenge.

Animal Print:

Create a project using Animal print in anyway that inspires you. Or use animals on your layout.

And here is my take on the challenge.

I decided to go Hybrid. I have always been strickly a paper scrapper, and I adore my glue, paper, and scissors. But I came across Kitschy Digitals Blog and fell in love. I found the woodland collection and knew I wanted to give hybrid a try. I bought 3 of the digi kits and can't wait to use the other two. Isn't my little dear just so cute. She's adorable with her flower on her head :)

Our sponsor this month is Blue Moon Scrapbooking. Be sure to check them out, they have all the latest and greatest goodies.

We hope to see you play along with us for this challenge. Click here for more details

Get Picky with an inspiration photo

2010-10-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

I am excited but sad to say this is my final Guest Design team project for Get Picky. I have had so much fun, and you ladies have been rocking that first sketch. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things you do with the inspiration photo. The possibilities are endless.

Here is the inspiration photo:

So I was inspired by this photo in a couple ways. I loved the bold, bright, happy colors with all the yummy candy, and shapes.
Here is my first layout:

While the inspiration photo is bright, and bold. If you pay attention to the details there is a soft side to this photo.
Here is my second layout:

I hope you come and play along with us again. We enjoyed all your wonderful creations. So Get Picky ladies

Numbers Anyone???

2010-10-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Yes there is a new challenge posted on the Candy Shoppe Blog called Numbers.

You are to use this sketch below by our Design Team Member, Snap Crackle Pop a.k.a. Amy Oxford and you are to use a whole 'lotta numbers in your creations.

You'll have until this Sunday, October 31st (Halloween) to submit your creations.

To submit your creations to this challenge make sure you are a Sweetheart of C.S.D. (Follower). Also, make sure you are rocking out the the C.S.D. Link Badge on your blogs in a visible area with a working link leading back to C.S.D. You HAVE TO make sure to mention our wonderful sponsor BlueMoonScrapbooking in your blog posting with your creations. And please make sure you leave the DIRECT LINK in the comments section under this post so that we may find it easily to leave love and vote on it.

Here's the wonderful prize from BlueMoonScrapbooking and this challenge is your LAST CHANCE to WIN IT!

Sketchy Thursdays Reveal

2010-10-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's Thursday girls, and time for another fun sketch from sketchy Thursdays.

This week I stayed true to the original design. I had alot of fun and let the sketch guide me.

Here is the sketch...

Here is my reveal

Happy Scrappin!!

Scrapbook Daisies celebrate kit

2010-10-19T08:55:00.001-07:00

Hey ladies, hope all is well. And you had a great weekend. I did, had the opportunity to shoot some scrappy friends, can't wait to share with you all the cute pics.

I also wanted to take this time to congratulate a really good friend. She is amazingly talented, and oh so cool. She may be relocating soon, but it doesn't matter where she goes I'll always support her.

when we first met it was at my local scrapbook store Scrappers Boutique. She made me laugh so hard because she said that Leslie Ashe and I were scrappy celebrities to her. How funny!! What she doesn't know is how much SHE inspires ME. Her work is stunning. So, CONGRATS to my friend Steph C one of the newest and most talented Design Team members of Twisted Sketches card team.
And here is her stunning card using the sketch :) Be sure to stop by and check out the other amazing girls as well and this weeks card sketch!!

And here are my October projects using the Celebrate kit from Scrapbook Daisies

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget there is still time to play along in our monthly challenges with or without the kit!! See ya there!

Get Picky with me :)

2010-10-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies, hope everyone is having a great Saturday. I hope your weekends aren't as busy as mine. Of course we have football games with weekend, and a picnic we are suppose to attend. But hey what can I say that's life with kids right?

Anywho, onto something fun. I am so excited to be Guest Desiging for Get Picky this month. They are a brand new site that offers two types of inspiration a month. A sketch on the 15th, and a inspirational photo on the 30th. I love the way they have the dates set up so that you have enough time to get those projects done even if you have a crazy busy life.

The Design Team did an amazing job with the very first sketch. I can't wait to see what they did with the oh so amazing inspiration photo on the 30th. Here is the first sketch...

and my take on the sketch

You've gotta stop by the blog and check out what the DT did, it's awesome girls. I'll see you ladies over at Get Picky

MLS Mash up Blog Hop

2010-10-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

Hey girls, are you ready for a little blog hopping fun!! Who's with me??? Huh. Huh??

Hopefully you are joining me from Gudrun blog, she rocks!!
To start at the beginning of the hop make sure to start at the My Little Shoebox blog. If you are then you are on the right path :)

Here's a little eye candy for you...

I used Green, flying High, All a Flutter, Imaginery friends, Just Add Butter, Sunday Market, cute as a button, Simple Life, and a few othe MLS goodies on this layout.

Next please hop on over to Debbie's blog and let her wow you.

PRIZE ALERT...
LEAVE A COMMENT HERE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MLS MISH MASH PRIZE!!!

Don't forget to become a follower if your aren't already, Happy Scrappin weekend girls!!

MLS Sketch challenge

2010-10-13T09:48:00.001-07:00

MLS is doing it again, we had so much fun seeing all the amazing entries from last month we decided to have another sketch challenge. This months sketch is from the super talented Pamela

Here's your challenge:

CREATE A LAYOUT OR CARD USING
THE SKETCH BELOW TO WIN A FABULOUS PRIZE!! from My Little Shoebox

The prize will be YOUR PICK of an entire My Little Shoebox collection!! The rules are as follows...

1. The layout or card using the sketch as inspiration must be posted to an online gallery or blog with My Little Shoebox in your supply list.

2. You must leave a comment on this blog post with a link to your layout online.

3. Layouts and links must be posted by midnight PST on Monday, November 15th.

Here is the sketch...

Here is my take...

Now it's your turn!! Can't wait to see all the entries :)

Some MLS Fun

2010-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey girls, good day to you!

I want to say thank you to all of you ladies who took the time to encourage me and leave me your honest opinions. I truely appreciate it, and you've helped me in ways you'll never know.

Today I have a super fun project to share with you created with the Sunday Market Line by My Little Shoebox. This line is so beautiful, it's full of energy, and possibilities. And the stamps couldn't be more perfect so be sure to get yourself some of those. And did you know Scrapbook.com is finally carrying MLS products, YAY!! It took them forever but they finally got the memo :)

This is Miss Bailey again, at our local water park. There is a bucket of water that turns over every few seconds, and she stood right underneath it to get wet. She wasn't to sure of how she felt about it after it happened but it was fun to watch.

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share.

Being Transparent

2010-10-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey girls, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend full of fun and family.

I had a great weekend, busy as always with games, & family functions. But I did get to squeeze some scrappy time in. Steven took Friday off and we had some well needed family time with the kids. We went to putt putt, and bowled, had dinner at our favorite family spot (Cheddars). So it was a really cool weekend :)

When I started scrapping 2 1/2 years ago I started merely for the love of the photos. There was something about seeing the many photos of my son that I just wanted to hold onto FOREVER. I said to my hubbby i am gonna try and scrapbook, and he smiled as if to say SURE (we''' see how long that last). Well here we are almost 3 years down the line and I have fallen in love. In love with the Art, you girls know-- the paper, the glue, the paint, the everything. But as much as I love this hobby, now life style, I love photography even more.

With that said I want nothing more than to start my own photography business. But I have so much to learn. I know nothing, everything I have learned has been self taught. I read blogs, and play with my camera settings, and make my family entertain me. I have joined clickin Moms, and a flickr group. I have tried to find a mentor in the state of Texas willing to take me under their wings and teach me the business and let me shadow them. But, I run into the "I don't have time comment".
The best advice I have been given was to keep trying and study, study, study. So that is what I plan on doing. I will just keep teaching myself.

I was asked by a friend to shoot her and her family, she asked me to name my price. As an beginner I said $100, which would included all the photos taken that day and up to two locations. She said that was to much. So naturally I wondered is that to much and is my work worth atleast that much. So I want you ladies to give me your honest opinion. What do you think? Here are a few photos taken of my family, and friends. I have alot more equipment to buy and things to learn. But please let me know what you think?

I want the opportunity to capture someone elses memories.

Thanks girls for your honesty in advance :)

P.S to all of you scrappers--- yes I will be scrapping these photos ,lol :)

Here is a layout to lighten up this post a bit

this is Miss Bailey giving that poor tree a serious beating,lol.

Thanks for letting me share :)

Sketchy Thursdays Reveal

2010-10-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to share my very first Sketchy Thursdays reveal with everyone. The entire team is playing along in this weeks sketch so be sure to stop by and check out the other really talented girls. And please come play along with us.

Here is the sketch, so much fun!

here is my take
I used the new fall line from Bella Blvd. So much fun! And don't you just love the Shimmerz used on the background and flowers, it looks like sugar was painted on top of the flowers, YUM!

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share :)

Thrilled to be...

2010-10-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

the Get Picky October Guest Designer. Get Picky is a new site that offers inspiration for multiple photo projects. They have a fab design team and the owners are amazing in their own right.

I know I am always looking for some new inspiration to get my mojo going, and I know I'm not the only one. Well, the ladies of Get Picky have taken on the task of inspiring us with sketches, and much more.

So I totally expect to see all you fab ladies over their showing some love and inspiring us with your talents as well. For more information and to see the all to adorable site click here.

And don't forget to grab a blinkie!!!
Be sure to stop by on the 10th of October for the first DT reveal, and my Guest DT reveal. I can't wait to share with you girls. It was so much fun!!

Scrapbook Daisies Grand Opening Challenge weekend

2010-10-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

As promised here is a fun layout created for the challenge using the word Celebrate. This is an AD challenge, but you have to use the word Celebrate on your project. To find out more click here.

Have a wonderful weekend girls. Can't wait to see what you come up with :)

Change the game :)

2010-10-01T09:29:00.000-07:00

Hey girls, Scrapbook Deals 4 U has a new name as most of you know. It has been changed to scrapbook Daisies, Martha (the owner) is opening a brand new store on Saturday and we get to be in on all the action. We have also changed the format for the monthly challenges. It will be much easier to play along and you will have more time to complete challenges and better chances of winning. To find out more about the new challenge format click here.

And in light of the new challenge format, I had the opportunity to do the member lift challenge this month.

Here is the original by Member Shana R.

and my lift...

Come back Saturday for the grand opening online celebration at Scrapbook Daisies. I have a cute one for you! There will be games, challenges, and prizes. See you there! Thanks for stopping by!

Introducing the October Kit Line up Scrapbook Daisies

2010-09-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

Good day scrappy ladies, Martha has done it again. Here are the fun and yummy line up of kits for the month of October. Please send your selections ASAP to Martha these collections are going to fly out the door!

The store will open this Friday October 1st, please join us in person or join the festivities on line! Either way we are due to have a great time.

Kit #1 Celebrate

Kit #2 Happy Together

Kit #3 Whooligans

Don't forget to stop by the forum on the first for all the fun DT reveals, and on the second for the online celebration for the opening of Martha's store. See you there!!

Also, Congrats to the MLS Sunday Market collection winner Pinque. Please email your address to tajwhite25@gmail.com. Thanks so much for playing along!!

relaxing weekend

2010-09-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

I love relaxing weekends with the family and not having much to do. This pass weekend was the only weekend we've had with no football/cheer games in over 2 months. We didn't do anything at all on saturday except for cook, eat, and hang out with our family. It felt so good to just lounge around in my PJ's and stuff my face :)

On Sunday I had the chance to have my annual Birthday photo shoot. Each year I try to have one but this September was so busy I didn't have the opportunity to do it on my birthday. But good things come to those who wait. I had fun and Steven did a better job shooting than he did last year.

Here are a few of my favorites...

I look forward to scrapping this one, Jeremiah took it. I love to see what children capture behind the lens :)

Thanks for letting me share those fun pics :)

Also I have been invited to join the KIKI ARTS Design Team :) I am so honored and excited, this will be alot of fun!! Here are the other talented ladies I will be serving with...

Dana Tatar

Erika Taylor

Wendi Robinson

Marcy knecht

Annelie Maddock

Pearl Liu

I'd also like to share a project I did with the Restoration line by Crate paper using there Sepetember sketch. This was created for my local scrapbook store Scrappers Boutique
Be sure to come back and check out some other lines I had a chance to play with for the store. I had so much fun :)

Thanks ladies for stopping by!! Chat with you in a day or two.

Scrapbook Daisies

2010-09-27T05:58:00.000-07:00

We're just ONE week away from the opening of Scrapbook Daisies' brick and mortar store! Martha and Tony are putting in the finishing touches! So join us IN PERSON or ONLINE! Here is a rundown of the festivities:

The store will officially open on Friday, October 1st from 10AM to Midnight. Join us us for our first crop night for just $10. The crop room holds 20 so call us at 562-377-0302 to reserve your spot.

The festivities will continue BOTH IN THE STORE AND ONLINE on Saturday, October 2nd with store hours from 10AM to 6PM . Join us AT THE STORE from 12PM to 4PM for cake and make-n-takes by Ly Le and Nicole Capote. Ly will be making a card using Imaginsce paper and Nicole will be making a 1-page layout using Prima papers. Here's the store Info:

Scrapbook Daisies
3962 Studebaker Road #203
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-377-0302
M-Th 10AM-7PM
Fri 10AM-Midnight
Sat 10AM-6PM
Sun 12PM-5PM

Can't join us in the store, you say??? For all you Scrapbook Daisies Fans who are not local, join us ONLINE from 10AM to 6PM PST for our Opening Celebration Online Crop! Join our Design Team as we chat on our Message Board and on Facebook with hourly games and prizes, challenges and inspirational layouts, and of course, the play-by-play of what's happening at the store... we will be posting pictures and videos of the store and make-n-takes so that you too can join in on the fun!

You don't want to miss out on the fun! Hope to see you at the store or online!

Can't wait to see your there!!
http://scrapbookdaisies.blogspot.com/2010/09/scrapbook-daisies.html

MLS Blog Hop...

2010-09-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

Hopefully you are joining me from Debbie's blog, love her style!!
To start at the beginning of the hop make sure to start at the My Little Shoebox blog

Whoohoo!! it's my very first blog hop with My Little Shoebox... so super excited!!

Here is some eye candy for you...

Next please hop on over to Nicole's blog for more inspiration and your next step.

PRIZE ALERT...
LEAVE A COMMENT HERE TO WIN AN ENTIRE MLS COLLECTION!!!!!

Don't forget to become a follower if your aren't already, Happy Scrapping weekend girls!!

LOTS TO SHARE

2010-09-15T07:48:00.001-07:00

Hey gals, I have so many fun things to share with you today. So sit back with a cup of coffee or tea and ride with me :)

First, I am thrilled to share that I have been accepted as one of the new Sketchy Thursdays Design Team Members. I am over the moon excited. I love the site and the sketches are so very inspiring to me. I hope you ladies will come and play along with us. There is a new sketch every thursday and the DT is fab. Here are the ladies I will serve with...

Keshet Shenkar Starr

Tajanee White

Tomomi Hiramaru

Mirjam Hendriks

Jeanet Kuiper

Tessa Buys

Lisa Saunders

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Go and check out their blogs, and don't forget to stop by Sketchy Thursdays every week for some new inspiration :)

Second, I am very excited to finally share my first offical My Little Shoebox projects with you. For the month of August I had the chance to play with the oh so yummy "Harmony collection". This line is so unique and fun. Here is what I created...

Last, but certainly NOT least. My 15th of the month challenge for Scrapbook Daisies Kit club

As most of you know I host the ad challenge each month. I pick and ad and give a challenge around it. This month I've decided this one should be a free for all. So I give the ad and you decide how it inspires you. How does that sound? SO here is the Ad.

I was inspired by all the green, and off white. The first thing that came to mind was Origins, so I pulled it out and went to work. what line comes to mind when you see this ad. Click here and share your creation with us.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Shimmez Everywhere

2010-09-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday Ladies,
today I would like to share a project with you loaded with Shimmerz.
My top flower was cut from my cricut cartridge & painted with Blue by you, Papa Purple, and Espresso Pearls. I used a paint brush and applied a generous amount of Paint to various spots of the flower. The colors blend beautifully together and once dried I gave the flower some dimension by lifting the petals and giving them a slight crumble.
The thin piece of chipboard, and embossed Petaloo flower petals were painted with Sunny Side up Pearls.

the flower to the right of the page is left white and the edges of the petals were painted with Hi Ho Silver Blingz. The leaves were cut from the Cricut embossed with my big shot and painted with Pixie Dust Pearls.

My background was sprayed with Jeni B Blue Vibez
This floral cluster was also cut from the cricut machine. Sprayed with Sunset Strip Vibez, and the edges painted with Hi Ho Silver Blingz make the shine amazing. And last but not least the fan punch was also sprayed in Sunset Strip Vibez.

Happy Friday!!!

2010-09-10T11:04:00.000-07:00

I am headed to a fun crop with scrappy friends Leslie Ashe and Daniela Dobson. I hope you have something fun and scrappy planned for this weekend. If nothing scrappy will happen for you this weekend be sure to enjoy yourself none the less :)

I want to give a big thank you to my wonderful husband and friend Steven White for always going out of his way to treat me like a queen. I had a ball this past weekend. For you ladies that didn't know I turned 29 on Monday (labor day) and I haven't felt this great getting older in years :)

Here are a few projects to share. Happy crafting ladies :)

MLS & Two Peas

2010-09-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

my little shoebox + two peas in a bucket are teaming up to host a layout challenge just for you starting september 1st and running through the end of the day September 30th. entering couldn't be easier - here's what you'll need to do:

•Create a layout of any theme and size using 85% My Little Shoebox Product.
Upload your project to the gallery - don't forget to check the "my little shoebox + two peas layout contest" box under member challenges to be included in the challenge!
Your layout should have at least FIVE tags associated with it.
Your layout should have at least THREE related products associated with it. Please note that to associate a product to your project, it must be available in the Two Peas store.
Projects must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. CST September 30, 2010 to be entered into the challenge.
two peas + my little shoebox will select two winners who will each receive a package from my little shoebox valued at $100.
Here is a direct link to 2 peas challenge page...
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/education/resources/challenge/1657504-my-little-shoebox-layout-challenge/

GOOD LUCK!!

September Scrapbook Daisies Kit Reveal

2010-09-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday everyone. I am so excited to share my September kit projects with you. I had the best time playing with this kit (A Walk in the Park). It's packed with possibilites and tons of scrappy goodness. You really could just keep creating with this kit.

We also have additional exciting news ScrapbookDeals4U has changed it's name to Scrapbook Daisies.

Here we go...

Layout title: Miss Mischief

Layout title: A walk in the park

Card: Happy Birthday

Layout title: adore you

Layout title: Let's take a stroll

Stop by the forum to check out the first of the month challenges :) See you there!!

ScrapbookDeals4U September kit sneak & RAK Winner

2010-08-30T11:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday to everyone. I hope you had a very scrappy weekend. I spent my weekend with my family at 2 football games. My son's football team is currently 3 & 0. I am hoping we make it to the superbowl. He played very well, and we are of course looking forward to our next game this Saturday at 4pm.

I had so much fun playing this guessing game with you ladies. We had three ladies get it right. And Bailey picked our winner.

Congrats to Cheryl Lane please email (tajwhite25@gmail.com) me your address so I can get that out to you :)

And it's time for our September sneak. I am excited to be playing with Echo Parks "a walk in the park" kit this month. It's so sweet and whimsy. I just love it!! Can't wait to share all my creations with you ladies. But for now here you go :)

ScrapbookDeals4U September Kits/ RAK

2010-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies, it's almost the month of September and the kids are going back to school. Or some have already gone back to school and fall is slowly approaching. Scrapbook Deals 4 U has 3 amazing kits for all of the above. Back to school featuring BoBunny & We R Memory Keepers, and the oh so popular Echo Park lines "A Walk in the Park", & "Life is Good".

If you can guess which kit I am working with this month you can win a RAK. I will give you a hint as to which kit I will be working with. And here is my hint...

Which of the lines would go best with this photo according to my style :)I said a hint didn't I? LOL~~

The winner will be randomly chosen by the cutie in the picture. Happy Scrappin Ladies!!

Love my Shimmerz

2010-08-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good day ladies, by now I am sure you've figured out I love the paint splatter technique. It adds instant interest and artistic quality to any project.

Here I splattered Blue By You Pearlz, Sunset Strip Vibez, & Licorice Spritz on the background of my kraft paper.

On this layout I sprayed Sunset Strip Vibez on the background, and RazzleDazzle Berry Vibez on the kraft envelope, along with a little Licorice Spritz. My Prima flower was enhanced with RazzleDazzle Berry Vibez as well. And the tree on this layout cut from my cricut machine (stretch your imagination cartridge) and painted with Peas B Mine Pearlz. The color is amazing on this tree.

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

Happy Scrapping ladies!!

Cramfest Home Ec Class

2010-08-23T13:56:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon, and welcome to Scrap U's home economics course. As many of us of know Home Ec can consist of many things, such as sewing, crafts, cooking, etc.
This year I would like us to focus on FASHION.
Each day we all make a conscience FASHION decision. Whether you consider yourself to be a fashionista or just a plain Jane, we all have a sense of personal style. Fashion is All about texture, colors, and freedom of expression. And in this year's Home Ec class we will focus on just that, our individual sense of style.

For example: My personal sense of style is modern eclectic, with a bit of vintage flair, and very clean lines. I am not afraid of color and have a very colorful wardrobe, I love to accessories, I have a lot of handbags, & shoes to accommodate them. This translates also into my Scrappy Style, I love to bright bold colors, mixing modern & vintage patterns, & I love to embellish.
In my layout I used tons of fabric (felt flowers, fabric leaves, lace border, canvas tag) to create lots of dimension and texture. I have a stitched border, pearls & a string of bling as my sparkle on this layout. The Prima flower centers, lace border, & kraft envelope add the perfect amount of vintage vibe to the layout.

Assignment:
Your assignment is to create a layout based on your own personal style. I want to see YOU reflected in this layout (this doesn't mean you have to scrap yourself). Are you edgy meets Audrey Hepburn's classic elegance, or are you contemporary/traditional like Mrs. Kelly Ripa?
Go for it ladies, let's see you work it!!
Guidelines:
- Stitching: faux, machine (any kind will do)
- Fabric (of any kind)
- bling/sparkle
All layouts for this challenge need to be newly created for this challenge. You need to upload them to the correct gallery folder by Sunday August 29nd at midnight PST. The gallery folder "Week 3-Taj's Class".
Any layouts not in the correct gallery by the due date will not be graded.

Click here to play along!!

ScrapbookDeals4U August 15th Ad Challenge

2010-08-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies, I hope you had a great weekend & even had time to get a little scrapping done. I had a great weekend watching my baby boy play his first football game of the season. It was such a treat, he really is a great kid & a wonderful ball player. With that said let's get into this weeks challenge.

While flipping through a Martha Stewart Living Magazine I came across a beautiful Ad with the most gorgeous table setting ever. Obviously, the first thing that caught my eye was the table setting, but shortly after my attention moved to the gentleman in the room. And I was immediately inspired by the Modern rustic,vintage vibe and style of the room.

Here are your guidelines & the Ad.
Guidelines:
- create a layout about ANY of the men in your life.
- use a soft color palette of your choice
- use atleast 2 flowers

I am excited about this weeks Ad Challenge I really hope it get's us scrapping the men in our lives in a whole new way. I can't wait to see what you create!! Happy Scrapping girls!!

***Layouts for this challenge need to be newly created between the 15th and the last day of the month. The projects must be uploaded to the 15th of the month DT Challenges folder in the gallery by midnight PST on the last day of the month to be entered in the prize drawing. We'd also love to see your layout linked to this thread. You get one entry to the RAK per layout uploaded.***

My Little Shoebox Sketch Challenge

2010-08-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies, this layout was created using a sketch by one of our very own MLS Designers Pamela Young. Please visit the MLS blog for more DT inspiration and sketch rules. The prize is an entire MLS collection. And girls they are amazingly cute!! Oh & did I mention the collection you get is yours to choose. Happy Scrapping!!!

Here is my take on the sketch

Hello Summer

2010-08-12T15:39:00.001-07:00

while we are gearing up for back to school. It's still Summer time. And I need to scrap with all the fun Summer paper I bought. This is Bailey peeking up at me. She is a funny little girl!!

So what are you scrapping?? Summer layuouts,cards, Christmas in August? What??? Do Tell..

On Sunday I will be back with a fun post for the new ad challenge over at Scrapbook Deals 4 U.
And don't forget our Cramfest is going on right now. You still have time to get your homework done and turned in before Sunday.

Also this layout will be our product & technique project.

Chat with ya soon ladies!!

Cramfest 2010

2010-08-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

Cramfest is Scrapbook Deals 4 U back to school month long challenge. And you don't want to miss it. Here is the very first class/challenge

Welcome back to English this year. We are now in English 102 since you passed 101 last year. Lets hope you do as well this year as last too!

We are going to master the art of poetry in this class. (scrapbook style!)

Here are your project requirements:

1. Pick your Subject
Your layout my only have one (1) picture.

2. Create a Catchy Title-You Title Must Be 3 Words or Less (Mine is Shine) and be very prominent on your page.

3. Have a subtitle, (Mine is My Girl) and make sure the font is smallernoticeably than your your title.

4. Brainstorm-Your journaling must be a list of at least 4 things pertaining to your subject.

5. Write at least 3 stanzas about your subject.
Use at least 3 pattern papers on your layout.

6. Edit your poem before you hand it in.
Use ink on the edges of your papers, photos, OR embellishments. You can use as much as you like, but you must use enough so we can notice it from the gallery picture. I have ink on my flower embellishment, on the big circle, and on the title strip.

Jen's example

My Class- English 102

All layouts for this challenge need to be newly created for this challenge. You need to upload them to the correct gallery folder by Sunday at midnight PST. The gallery can be found here: http://www.scrapbookdeals4u.com/gallery ... ?album=388
Any layouts not in the correct gallery by the due date will not be graded.

Shimmerz Education Team Call

2010-08-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Do you want to be part of one of the hottest design teams around? Do you love gorgeous shimmery paints and sprays, enjoying making videos and love teaching?
The Shimmerz Education Team is currently accepting applications for 3 new Designers.
Interested individuals should submit the following information to both Stacey at ShimmerzCall@live.com and Bethany at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com with subject heading “Education Team Call”:
1. Full Name
2. Contact information (address, phone, email)
3. List of current design teams and link to your resume.
4. List of your publications.
5. Link to your online gallery.
6. Link to your blog.
7. Three (3) projects (layouts, cards and/or altered items) representing your best design work. Jpeg files should be no larger than 500kb.) ***
8. A link to a video no more than 4 minutes long. Please do not send the video in your email. (We can only accept links.) Your video should contain a short product demonstration. The product does not need to be Shimmerz. However, it must be a paintable or sprayable product like acrylic paint, watercolors, spray paint, mists, etc. You should also include a brief statement in your video telling us why you want to be on the Shimmerz Education team and how you will be an asset to our company.

Expectations:
1. Ed team members are expected to promote Shimmerz products on their blogs, messageboards and on Facebook.
2. Post a new video every 6 weeks on the Shimmerz Vlog.
3. Participate in special product releases/promotions as necessary.

Compensation:
1. Shimmerz product to complete your projects (along with extra just for fun!)
2. Discounts on product for classes.
3. Product publication compensation.
4. Promotion on the Shimmez Blog and Vlog.
Submission deadline is September 17th, 2010, 11:59pm MST. We will send you an email confirmation within 72 hours of receiving your application. Our new design team members will be announced on our blog on September 30, 2010 and positions will start in October 2010 and will run for 6 months.
International applicants are welcome as long as they feel comfortable conversing in English.
If you have any questions, please contact Bethany (the Education Team Coordinator) at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com.
Good luck to everyone! We can't wait to see your videos!

Technique class at Scrappers Boutique

2010-08-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

Each month at Scrappers Boutique we have the Basic Grey kit of the month. You get to play with whatever is current & cute. And for the Basic Grey lovers and technique lovers we have a Basic Grey fan club. And I am teaching the super cool techniques used each month on my layout.

So if you are in the fort worth area and want to join us. Come on and have some BG fun with us.
I am very excited as this will be my first class. I look forward to learning & sharing with you ladies :)

Created using the new BG Olivia collection

This class will be held
Saturday August 7th @ 3-5pm
6714 Smithfield Road Suite 2
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
817-503-0777

See you there :)

ScrapbookDeals4U August Kit Reveal

2010-08-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

this completes my ScrapbookDeals 4 U kit August kit reveal. I really enjoyed myself with this kit. I hope you come by and have some fun with us. The first of the month challenges are up. So come and play :)

Come back to see the Shimmerz CHA projects :)

ScrapbookDeals4U August Kit Reveal

2010-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

This was such an awesome kit. I totally enjoyed myself creating. Come visit the forum for some challenge fun!! And you don't want to miss the rest of the DT reveals.

Be sure to come back I have two more projects created with this kit to share with you :)

ScrapbookDeals4U August kit sneaks

2010-07-30T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hey there girls I'm back again :) And this time with a fun sneak peek from the Scrapbook Deals 4 U August kit. I got to play with 72 & Sunny from We R Memory Keepers. And this kit will NOT disappoint. Here is my sneak

The full reveal happens the first of August and the first of the month challenges are happening the same time :)
See you on the first!!

Technique & product

2010-07-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies, I apologize for being MIA. It's been crazy around here with finishing CHA projects, getting the reveals ready for the August SD4U kit, and projects for a technique class I am teaching at Scrappers Boutique.

I have talk to many of you and I get asked the same questions by most. How do you do that, and how did you put those patterns together? So every month I want to share one technique with you, & a set of products that coordinate. And I would like for you to give these techniques and product mixing a shot. And if you do I would love it if you emailed me (tajwhite25@yahoo.com) your work to drool over. I'd love to feature your awesomeness on the blog. If you have any questions, please email me or leave a comment and I will be sure to get back to you.

So here we go...

This is a pattern paper mixture of My Little Shoebox, & Girls Paperie. The colors shared in these two collections are the pink & green, and the hint of brown in the girls paperie line. So that said these two lines marry very well.

the technique her I want you to focus on is the punch work. I used the Martha Steward fan punch and cut it up to place on separate ends of the layout.

So go and start punching!!

BTW, you don't have to use the product I have shown in the photo that is to assist those ladies that want to mix and match and may already have these products, or intend to purchase them. Happy Scrapping!! I can't wait to see your lovely work!!

Shimmerz is like music...

2010-07-29T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hi there ladies, I have two fun layouts to share with you today. First, this is my youngest daughter Bailey. I love the way her laughter sounds, and the joy it brings to my heart. She is full of life so I wanted this layout to be the same. What better way to bring a layout alive than with Shimmerz.

here I used Pixie Dust Blingz as a topping on my roses.

The Ranger Ink music note mask coupled with Sunset Strip Vibez created a fun background.

On this layout I splattered the yellow polka dot background with Shimmerz Spritz Licorice
this simple technique has a large impact on the feel of this layout.

As you can see it doesn't matter if you use our Shimmerz on most of your project or in a small way it makes a large impact. Happy Scrapping ladies!!

Shimmerz CHA Summer 2010 Releases

2010-07-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

Are you ready? I said, are you ready? Good. Because we have some gorgeous new colors just aching to be seen.
Wait for it, wait for it......
OK NOW! Introducing the Shimmerz Summer Collection:

Aren't they beautiful? Our two new Shimmerz Vibez colors are Fiery Fiesta (shown left) and Pop Art Pink (shown right). Fiery Fiesta is a beautiful light colored orange (I would liken it to orange sherbert but daker) with a light gold shimmer and Pop Art Pink is this great cotton candy pink with a HUGE gold shimmer to it. We have never had a color like Pop Art Pink before!

Our 3 beautiful new Pearlz colors are (from top to bottom) Blue By You, Peas-B-Mine and Luscious Lilac. You will be impressed with their density and coverage. They are more thick, luscious and creamy then ever before. Plus these colors play sooo well together!

These fabulous colors will be available for purchase on our website on Tuesday, July 27th. Be on the look out for a special online CHA promotion next week as well. Plus, if you are attending CHA stop on by our booth. We are partnering up with Glitz Designs in booth #839!

ScrapbookDeals4U August Kit Reveal

2010-07-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Ok this is going to be the perfect month to get all of those awesome summer pics scrapped. All three kits this month are perfect in everyway. And here they are...

~Kit1-Sweet Summertime

~Kit2-72 & Sunny

~Kit3-Heat Wave

Get yours day!! Here

Shimmery Shiny Buttons

2010-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

I promised a tutorial, and you've got one :)
Enjoy, please leave some love and let me know what you think!!!

I have a simple fun way to make your own buttons using any of your Shimmerz products. I love the bare elements line by Creative Imaginations. These are called pointes. They are adhesive backed and ready to be altered.

For this project I am using Shimmerz Pearlz "Carrot Top", and Blingz "Pixie Dust", a paint brush (small), a 1/8th inch punch, and a fine tip black pen.

You need to decided which color you want your buttons to be. Simply peel the pointe off the back of the clear sheet, use your paint brush and apply a generous amount of paint to the adhesive back.

Allow it to completely dry. It will take about 20 minutes or less.

Now you can do this two ways. If you desire more bling you can add your Blingz to the adhesive side first, then come behind it with the Pearlz once it drys. I did it both ways. Also keep in mind you can adhere a patterned paper behind your button once your Shimmerz drys for an even different look.

this is the button with the Blingz "Pixie Dust" applied first.
And once it dried I applied the Shimmerz Pearlz "Carrot Top" to the back. So basically you can reverse the steps of paint application for different levels of shine.

Next you will take your dry buttons and eye ball where you want your buttons holes

then punch your button holes

and voila you have a gorgeous custom button to match your projects.

And her is my project using these buttons

this is a close up using the Pixie Dust Blingz first, followed by the Carrot Top Pearlz.

here is a close up using the Carrot Top Pearls first, followed by the Pixie Dust Blingz

I hope you are inspired to go and customize something for your project using your Shimmerz.
Happy Scrapping!!!

My LittleShoebox at CHA - & SD4U Challenge reveal

2010-07-17T10:09:00.001-07:00

There is still time to reserve your spot today at CHA and learn from the best :) Here's the info...

Monday, July 26, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Room: 11

Difficulty: Intermediate

Supplies: It is always a good idea to bring your basic kit: Trimmer, scissors, wet adhesive, bone folder, cropodile

We look forward to spending a few hours with you to work on a wonderful album for your store, and to give you good ideas for classes! We are so excited to be sharing all of our new products with you, and you will be spoiled as always, and hope you like our products as much as we had fun designing this class for you!

Instructors: Pattie Beltra, Erin Yamabe

Sponsors: My Little Shoebox

Ticket Information
Members: $25, Non-members: $50 on-site

And here is the reveal for the SD4U Ad challenge. Stop by our forum to see the details on how to play along.

ScrapbookDeals4U forum link

SD4U July Kit Reveal & Challenge sneak

2010-07-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, for you ladies that aren't familiar with SD4U there is a lot that goes on over there. A lot in a good way. I mean first of the month challenges, and mid month challenges. And so many other great, and fun things to participate in and get your mojo going.

Each month there are three different kits available for your scrappy pleasure. I had the opportunity this month to work with GCD's "Homespun Collection". There is still time to get your kits and come play along.

Here is what I did with the kit..

"Express yourself"

"lovely" this is my niece, my oldest sisters gorgeous daughter. She also has a terribly handsome son.

Next, "Made with Love" card

to learn how to make the pretty fabric flower on this card. Please visit Scrapbookdeals4U website in our classes and tutorial section of the forum. Hope to see you there

And last but not least "flippin great courage"

I have a tutorial, and challenge I am hosting at SD4U. I would love to see you ladies over there. Here is the sneak of the layout I did for the challenge. Comb play with us :)

Be sure to check back soon I have some fun awaiting :)
Happy Scrapping ladies

Breaking the CHA barrier

2010-07-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

Shimmerz has some EXCITING, AMAZING, JUMPING FOR JOY, kind of news... We have broken out and are going to be at the Chicago CHA show that runs from July 27-29th! This is the first time that Shimmerz has represented itself at CHA and we are doing it just like we do everything else.
Just a LITTLE bit differently.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining forces with the FABULOUS girls at Glitz Designs and will be sharing booth # 839 with them!
Glitz and Shimmerz are perfect product partners and we have some great make and takes using both products and some fun Shimmerz techniques.

Not only that but we will have a special CHA release as well. So be on the look out for our newest Shimmerz colors coming soon and perhaps a special sale as well...Who doesn't love a great promotion?

So if you are headed to CHA at the end of the month, make sure to highlight booth #839 (in pink highlighter, of course!) and check us out! We will be there with bells on!

And here they are...

2010-07-12T09:04:00.000-07:00

these are the final reveals from the new releases from My Little Shoebox

Harmony

Simple Life

Summer Breeze

aren't they adorable! Can't you just see all the scrappy fun you can have with these! Boy oh boy I can't wait!!

Toot Toot!!!

2010-07-08T19:52:00.000-07:00

Hey there ladies, It has been days since I've blogged. I sure did miss you all. I have been running like a mad women. I am getting adjusted to some new roles and responsibilites. I am totally excited about it all, it just has to become a part of my day to day task. You know how it goes.

I have been waiting for months to share this fun and exciting news. I received an email about 4 months ago requesting 4 of my projects for publication in Scrapbook Trends Magazine. And after months of patiently waiting here goes...

This is the Stamping Idea Book
This layout was created using the Teresa Collins Pearls by Shimmerz Paints

This layout is of Madison also created using Shimmerz Pearls

Here is a Sneak Peek of a tutorial I will be doing on a cool way to use your Shimmerz. So be sure to check back and check the Shimmerz blog for many more cool ways to use your Shimmerz

Thanks ladies for visiting. Hope to chat with you again soon. Have a scrappy weekend!

Exciting News: Scrapbook Deals 4 U

2010-07-02T21:30:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to announce I will be joining the Scrapbook Deals 4 U Kit club Design Team.

If you aren't familiar with the site as yet and have not had the pleasure of having one of these beautiful kits. Here is what's in store for you this month. So come on and join us ladies in tons of fun. Challenges, contest, tutorials, and much more.

and here are the new ladies

Michelle Unruh
Taj White
Tanya Desmond
Seppa Gubler
Ly T Le

They join returning team members Misty, Kris, and Jen!

Shimmerz Product Spotlight: Red-Y-or Not Vibez

2010-07-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

Here's another gorgeous color from Shimmerz Paints. Red-Y- or not is just yummy! But don't take my word for it order your self a bottle today and give it a try. You won't be dissappointed.

Ok so are you ready for so yummy CHA sneaks to go with all the yummy Shimmerz?
Well here we go "Green Line" is the 3rd release from My Little Shoebox. This one is just way too cute!!
But you be the judge!

CHA sneak peek

2010-06-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Oh yea baby, I am in love with this one. I can't wait to see the rest of the awesomomeness to come. Can't you just see the possiblilities with this one gals :)
I am just happy looking at it!!

It's called "Cute as a Button" and indeed it is.

Hot off the Press_New My Little Shoebox

2010-06-29T19:49:00.000-07:00

Their is some MAJOR buzz going on here at the warehouse... I'll give you a hint... it's colorful and full of MLS glory. Yep that can only mean that CHA is around the corner and we are showing off the new goods. Every other day for the next week and a half we will be showing off 1 of our new 6 lines.

You will notice some BIG changes to our lines we changed our overlays to new cardstock stickers, we added STAMPS, we added a 4th paper to the collection, changed our glitter alphas to lower case and changed the font, and changed our circle scallop to a SQUARE... PHEW that's a lot of awesome-ness!!!!

I wont keep you waiting here is the NEW Sunday Market...

100th follower and a little to share

2010-06-27T20:44:00.000-07:00

This was a fast, fun lo. I havne't had the time to really enjoy this collection the way I'd like. So I hope to really sit down soon and get crafy with this. I totally love the fun elements of this line.

I can't believe it has been 2 years since I came upon this amazing craft. Since then I have had some awesome experiences. And have grown in ways I am so proud of.

And I can't believe I have 100 followers. Now I know to some that may not seem like alot but that is alot for me. I am honored and excited that each of you would choose to follow my blog. So I want to say thank you by giving away a RAK to the 100th blog follower "Sandy Davis". Thanks you Sandy and to all of my blogging friends. Oh and Sandy you can totally play with some of my Shimmerz :)
Sandy please email your address to tajwhite25@yahoo.com

If you aren't a follower please become one. So we can celebrate again with another blog giveway :)

This is the girls and their grandmother

My girls are the cutiest and I love seeing them together.

Happy Scrappy crafting ladies!!

Shimmerz Product Spotlight: Concrete Spritz

2010-06-24T11:39:00.000-07:00

One of the great things about Shimmerz products is the never ending selection of awesome neutral colors to pick from. Concrete Spritz is one of said products. It has a great light grey tint to it, with a lovely burst of silver shimmer. We think it is pretty amazing and wanted to share WHY with you!
Check it out:

See! Pretty awesome, isn't it! Pair Concrete Spritz with Chickadee or Plum Pudding to create eye catching color combos that are so hot right now:

Don't have Concrete Spritz? Never fear, you can visit our retail partners or stop by our online store!

Go ahead, get your spritz on!

Shimmerz Product Spotlight: Vertigre

2010-06-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome a new feature to the Shimmerz Blog...The Shimmerz Product Spotlight. We think we have some pretty amazing products. A biased opinion perhaps, but we want to help keep our customers informed! It can be difficult to fully see the amazing color and shimmer that our products have via online and sometimes the product image can be deceiving. So here is a color that is often overlooked but totally deserves the spotlight: Shimmerz Vibez Vertigre! Rich, lustrous and coppery, this color will put the ooh-la-la into your next project! Chock full of the intensity that our Vibez products are known for, this color can stand on its own or blend seamlessly with any of our 15 other Vibez colors. Our other metallic based colors Rolling in the Hay and Penny Pincher are perfect partners as well!

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Big Announcement

2010-06-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies, today is a very exciting day for me. I am so excited, and honored to announce I am one of the newest members of the My Little Shoebox Design Team. The new team is being revealed today on the MLS blog so please stop by and check out all the gals and become a follower of their blogs and the MLS blog if you aren't already :)

Here are one of my layouts completed for the call. I am so excited I can't wait to create more yummy projects (jumping up and down!!!)

Shimmerz is so Delovely

2010-06-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had an embellishment or a set of papers that you have held onto forever, and you keep saying to yourself "I am gonna use this one day"? Well, I have had these super cute felt flowers for over 2 years now. When I was asked to complete some pages for my local scrappy store "Scrappers Boutique" using the new Cosmo Cricket Delovely line I thought hey these flowers are perfect for this collection.

I spritz the white cardstock using "Razzle Dazzle Berry" Vibez and a few circles I cut using my die cut machine. I used the circles to create a circled background, and by only spraying my spritz once it created a very suble shadow. Which was perfect for my layout. Once all the paper layers, and embellishments were applied to my layout I used Blingz in "Pixie Dust" and brushed it onto various parts of each flower. I love the way it looks like sugar, and makes this layout that much sweeter.

I hope this inspires you to get out those old embellishments and let your Shimmerz products give them new life and meaning to your projects. Happy Scrapping ladies!!

My handsome boy

2010-06-11T20:16:00.000-07:00

This is my goodlooking son Jeremiah. I had so much fun creating this boy layout. Now that Jeremiah is on summer break I have got to stock up on photos of him to scrap. I good friend edited this photos for me. Thanks a million!!

The products are from the May Studio Calico kit. And colors are inspired by Color Combos Galore.

The men of our home

2010-06-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies, I am loving SamRock Pearlz. So much I have already finished my first pot. Refill please!! :)

On this project I sprayed Licorice on my white background paper, and on my yellow border of the house to help tone down the colors.
I used some white scraps and punched a border for the roof of the house and painted it with SamRock to give a fun, unique look. I distressed it a bit using "This Studs 4 U" Pearlz
I spiced up a white Prima flower using "Sunny Side Up" pearlz. After embellishing my layout I added some fun coats of SamRock to my American Craft Thickers, and my Dear Lizzy tree. I love the depth, and shine it created. I hope this inspires you to add some shine to an unusal embellishment using Pearlz.

Happy Scrapping!!

Scrappers Boutique

2010-06-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

I know you always see me blog about Scrappers Boutique in North Richland Hills Tx. It's because she has some of the best product out there and keeps the selection fresh and the store inspiring. Here are few layouts created using some of the scrappy goodness in the store.

Ring me up... LOL!!!

This is a two pager using Basic Grey's Cappella, this is a kit club that I will be teaching the techniques used here on.

Here's a fun layout I forgot to upload.

Creative Scrappers Sketch #106

2010-05-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Holiday to all you ladies. I hope you all have a safe and happy time with family and friends. We are cooking and entertaining family this weekend. With lots of food and fun. Crab legs, shrimp, and tons of sides.

This is my final layout for Creative Scrappers. I have had the best time ever on this team. And will continue to play along with all the amazing sketches they provide weekly.

TGIF & New Shimmerz Pearlz "SamRock"

2010-05-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hey gals so excited it's Friday, I am headed to the best scrapbook store in all of Texas, Scrappers Boutique in North Richland Hills. I am going to pick up the new Delovey by Cosmo Cricket. Whooohooo!!!! I am soooooo super pumped!! Love this line the bright colors are right up my alley!!

Not sure if you've treated yourself to visiting the Shimmerz blog to check out the new colors and DT work for the new Pearlz but they are divine. Here is a layout I did with "SamRock Pearlz" one of my favorites.

For details on how I used "SamRock" Pearlz on this layout please visit the Shimmerz blog here

See you ladies soon!! Have a scrappy weekend!!

I'm Green with Envy

2010-05-20T23:35:00.000-07:00

Green with Envy has quickly become a personal favorite. The color is bright, bold, and the shimmer is amazing. The texture is thick and creamy.

For this project I started by stamping the background using bubble wrap and just one coat of Green with Envy. Which was perfect for my paper choice "Life's Portraits" since there isn't alot of yellow in the patterns.
I pretty much went Pearlz crazy on this layout. I painted my doily, I put a dollop of Pearlz in the center of my red flower, I distressed my edges of the paper, brushed a nice thick coat onto my flowers, and even daubed random paint patterns onto my alphabets using a small paint brush.

It's time ladies to whip out your paint/steeple brushes and daub away at something on your project using Shimmerz Pearlz. You'll love the effects
My design was inspired by a sketch from our very own Lady Grace Belarmino

Happy Scrapping!!!

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