Three in One

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This layout uses pictures from the day my parents and I rode our bicycles through 3 states in 1 day (hence the title) We rode through some of Massachusetts, Rode across the corner of Rhode Island and than into Connecticut.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hand cut the "mountains" and "grass" out of some scrap paper. I like how it turned out.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-BsAhW4BVUmQ/TrQ8QyxmqVI/AAAAAAAAEE0/myqpLPJXPmg/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-BsAhW4BVUmQ/TrQ8QyxmqVI/AAAAAAAAEE0/myqpLPJXPmg/s640/001.JPG" width="631"/></a></div> <br/>

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Three in One

This layout uses pictures from the day my parents and I rode our bicycles through 3 states in 1 day (hence the title) We rode through some ...

Yarn Covered Headphones

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-NVMNQHpXXV0/TtOUfqSK-cI/AAAAAAAAEQE/0bpLaj4ZICg/s1600/headphones.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-NVMNQHpXXV0/TtOUfqSK-cI/AAAAAAAAEQE/0bpLaj4ZICg/s1600/headphones.JPG"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The other day I wrapped my headphones in yarn using <i>this tutorial</i> by <a href="http://ldcdesigns.blogspot.com/">Lindsay</a>. I love them. Not only does the yarn look really neat, but it's been keeping my headphones from tangling! yay!</div>

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Yarn Covered Headphones

The other day I wrapped my headphones in yarn using this tutorial by Lindsay . I love them. Not only does the yarn look really neat, but...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://erinerickson.com/2011/11/circle-zip-earbud-pouch-tutorial/">Make this handy little Circle Pouch Earphone cozy with this tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Featured_742-500x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Featured_742-500x500.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2011/11/diy-colorblock-earrings.html">Wrap some earrings with embroidery thread for this neat look using this DIY.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/IMG_blog7833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../albums/m554/Lindsaykujawa/IMG_blog7833.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2011/11/merry-christmas-no-really.html">Make some of these adorable Robot Plushies with this pattern and tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (They even have a little pocket on front to put something in!)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-Cl8UeciAzbk/Tr2e0BR7eyI/AAAAAAAAF5I/M2ZOn7c20Us/s640/pocketbots-poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-Cl8UeciAzbk/Tr2e0BR7eyI/AAAAAAAAF5I/M2ZOn7c20Us/s400/pocketbots-poster.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/2010/12/mini-screens-and-clothing-labels.html">Make Mini Screen Printing Frames and Use them with this great tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../albums/z315/ahackshaw/New Tutorials/IMG_2632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../albums/z315/ahackshaw/New Tutorials/IMG_2632.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://artscraftsandcats.blogspot.com/2011/11/sewn-photo-collage.html">Make a Sewn Photo Collage with this neat tutorial. </a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-yusmk4g2974/Tr3Bknhb-rI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2O6ZKGUlriI/s640/IMG_0642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-yusmk4g2974/Tr3Bknhb-rI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2O6ZKGUlriI/s400/IMG_0642.JPG" width="400"/></a></div> <a href="http://theperfectpearpair.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-potato-stamp-wrapping-paper.html">Make the Classic Potato Stamp Wrapping Paper Stylish, with this DIY</a>.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-3hMyBFuiC5Y/TtLIyMbLiGI/AAAAAAAAEVc/gBJtkozsZHE/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-11-27-at-3.10.50-PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <br/> What are you making today?? I need to do some laundry, but I think I will also being doing some scrapbooking, and maybe working on a few Christmas presents! :)</div>

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Make it Monday

Make this handy little Circle Pouch Earphone cozy with this tutorial. Wrap some earrings with embroidery thread for this neat look usin...

A couple new layouts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hope you aren't tired of seeing my layouts yet? Here are a couple more. :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-MzIS7aie1SA/TrmxA08aOaI/AAAAAAAAEHE/CAxfjbeNpTI/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="../-MzIS7aie1SA/TrmxA08aOaI/AAAAAAAAEHE/CAxfjbeNpTI/s640/001.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-ay93jBHaXn4/TrmxBZZHppI/AAAAAAAAEHM/_v2D15GN9uU/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-ay93jBHaXn4/TrmxBZZHppI/AAAAAAAAEHM/_v2D15GN9uU/s1600/002.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-gdf8j5EvvyU/TrmxCJEM5II/AAAAAAAAEHU/0YWCW6AP3do/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-gdf8j5EvvyU/TrmxCJEM5II/AAAAAAAAEHU/0YWCW6AP3do/s640/005.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-vyay3_jp78Q/TrmxC9HkBLI/AAAAAAAAEHc/C4_zFo_n6MI/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-vyay3_jp78Q/TrmxC9HkBLI/AAAAAAAAEHc/C4_zFo_n6MI/s1600/006.JPG"/></a></div> <br/>

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A couple new layouts

Hope you aren't tired of seeing my layouts yet? Here are a couple more. :)

Not your Normal Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-D6_Rt1EjLUI/TrQ6oD293MI/AAAAAAAAEEs/fHUmz-BvtIQ/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-D6_Rt1EjLUI/TrQ6oD293MI/AAAAAAAAEEs/fHUmz-BvtIQ/s640/006.JPG" width="324"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This is a scraplift of a layout I saw in Creating Keepsakes magazine (October 2011 issue, pg 32, if you want to see the original)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The layout that I was inspired by was a 2 page LO, but it was turned sideways so it was vertical. I really wanted to give it a try, and so I decided to give it a go using some pictures from the Smithsonian.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What do you think? Awesome, or too crazy? I'm thinking awesome. ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> So, do you like to try new techniques when you scrapbook? Are you a traditional scrapper or digi scrapper?</div>

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Not your Normal Scrapbook Layout

This is a scraplift of a layout I saw in Creating Keepsakes magazine (October 2011 issue, pg 32, if you want to see the original) The...

Turkey Trot

<div style="text-align: center;"> Just thought I would share a couple of pictures from yesterday. We spent Thanksgiving going to the big Dallas 5k Turkey Trot. It was my first time to run a 5k, It was so fun! Although, I will admit to being a little sore today. just a little though. ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-03x50nMZlNE/Ts-Mq2Cj7vI/AAAAAAAAEPk/trx_1762ucg/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-03x50nMZlNE/Ts-Mq2Cj7vI/AAAAAAAAEPk/trx_1762ucg/s1600/005.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-URUxR-GMecM/Ts-MtrdCGTI/AAAAAAAAEPs/7THy8jiks3k/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-URUxR-GMecM/Ts-MtrdCGTI/AAAAAAAAEPs/7THy8jiks3k/s1600/006.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-4cnnEsksykI/Ts-MuutnaCI/AAAAAAAAEP0/eGgMbPQiXNs/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-4cnnEsksykI/Ts-MuutnaCI/AAAAAAAAEP0/eGgMbPQiXNs/s1600/004.JPG"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> They set a world record of having 661 people dressed as turkeys. I was not one of them. ;)</div>

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Turkey Trot

Just thought I would share a couple of pictures from yesterday. We spent Thanksgiving going to the big Dallas 5k Turkey Trot. It was my fir...

Simple and Sweet.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This layout is super simple, But I like it! What do you guys think? The border is felt, and the stars are wood. I love the texture they give.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-qGex1k_UUsM/TrQKaU4G_JI/AAAAAAAAEEk/a11cDp5I_Mk/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-qGex1k_UUsM/TrQKaU4G_JI/AAAAAAAAEEk/a11cDp5I_Mk/s640/004.JPG" width="640"/></a></div>

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Simple and Sweet.

This layout is super simple, But I like it! What do you guys think? The border is felt, and the stars are wood. I love the texture they giv...

NYC Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I did a 2-pager layout for my pictures from New York City, I don't think I blogged here on Punk Projects about our trip to NYC, so let me just give you the short story--</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We took a trip down the entire east coast of the US, and only had 1 day to spend in NYC. </span></i></div> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></i><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was pouring down rain that day. We didn't want to pay for a taxi, so we walked </span></i><i style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"> <i style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">over 40 blocks through Manhattan, in the pouring rain.</span></i></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It was awesome!</b></span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br/></b></span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, here's my layout. ;)</span></div> <br/> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-YU0u4kuYLW4/TrQIubSGHQI/AAAAAAAAEEM/XZSKocoE36c/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="../-YU0u4kuYLW4/TrQIubSGHQI/AAAAAAAAEEM/XZSKocoE36c/s640/014.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-5D215zXMSSk/TrQIv-1z1RI/AAAAAAAAEEc/7E_eg44-QKA/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-5D215zXMSSk/TrQIv-1z1RI/AAAAAAAAEEc/7E_eg44-QKA/s1600/020.JPG"/></a></div> <a href="../-MLLZdc_hXGE/TrQIvOpH1nI/AAAAAAAAEEU/26KcBIIPfoE/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-MLLZdc_hXGE/TrQIvOpH1nI/AAAAAAAAEEU/26KcBIIPfoE/s1600/017.JPG"/></a>

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NYC Scrapbook Layout

I did a 2-pager layout for my pictures from New York City, I don't think I blogged here on Punk Projects about our trip to NYC, so let ...

I've been Scrapbooking..

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> When I first saw <i>this blog post</i> by Kelly Purkey, I knew I wanted to use a map like that on a layout, and I finally got around to doing it! I didn't do the whole USA, just the east coast since that's the only place we went this trip.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-J-wZlkf8zg0/TrQHAFl7DYI/AAAAAAAAED0/XfYX_sP78tc/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="634" src="../-J-wZlkf8zg0/TrQHAFl7DYI/AAAAAAAAED0/XfYX_sP78tc/s640/010.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-Zi-Sh5r0sew/TrQHBo49V2I/AAAAAAAAED8/7q2Wr0YXIlc/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-Zi-Sh5r0sew/TrQHBo49V2I/AAAAAAAAED8/7q2Wr0YXIlc/s1600/011.JPG"/></a><a href="../-rB7PpfZxnX0/TrQHC32xACI/AAAAAAAAEEE/rH7oShej18Y/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-rB7PpfZxnX0/TrQHC32xACI/AAAAAAAAEEE/rH7oShej18Y/s1600/012.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What have you guys been doing? Scrapbooking? Sewing? Drawing? Crocheting? a little bit of everything?</div>

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I've been Scrapbooking..

When I first saw this blog post by Kelly Purkey, I knew I wanted to use a map like that on a layout, and I finally got around to doing it!...

Philadelphia Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made this layout using pictures from Philadelphia, We went to Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute, Liberty Bell, etc. And yes, I did scrapbook a picture of my Philly cheese steak. ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"><img border="0" height="636" src="../-O-g5KJk-juw/Tq8NaaiIifI/AAAAAAAAD-k/jLIEUWEocYc/s640/CIMG9872.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-CY0aO2qwW5U/Tq8NbK69k-I/AAAAAAAAD-s/BRYW51X-ZQ0/s1600/CIMG9874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-CY0aO2qwW5U/Tq8NbK69k-I/AAAAAAAAD-s/BRYW51X-ZQ0/s640/CIMG9874.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I cut the Liberty Bell out of chipboard, and then used a combination of shrapies and mists to give it an old look.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-itAms2WjGj4/Tq8NbgE9MQI/AAAAAAAAD-0/O9v-WUr0mIM/s1600/CIMG9875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-itAms2WjGj4/Tq8NbgE9MQI/AAAAAAAAD-0/O9v-WUr0mIM/s640/CIMG9875.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Independence Hall was under construction when we were there so I didn't get a good picture of it, but I cut one out of the brochure we got while we were there.</div>

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Philadelphia Scrapbook Layout

I made this layout using pictures from Philadelphia, We went to Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute, Liberty Bell, etc. And yes, I di...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Have you guys started making Christmas presents yet? Taylor and I spent all weekend creating cute gifts! If you need a fun project idea, why not try one of these--</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://blog.kanelstrand.com/2011/05/diy-weekend-pants-bowl.html">Recycle an old pair of pants into this neat crocheted bowl with this tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-142Io37v17k/TcB-IY1NBtI/AAAAAAAAA38/kFxDUG2ifOs/s400/Weekend-DIY_pant-bowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../-142Io37v17k/TcB-IY1NBtI/AAAAAAAAA38/kFxDUG2ifOs/s400/Weekend-DIY_pant-bowl.jpg" width="360"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cutifymyworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-car-pocket-pillow.html">Sew up this adorable Car Pocket Pillow with this DIY</a>.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-KWQ9h-52768/TpluueWIIrI/AAAAAAAABUo/3FhgfMo-Y-s/s640/car-pocket-pillow-how-to-sew1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="../-KWQ9h-52768/TpluueWIIrI/AAAAAAAABUo/3FhgfMo-Y-s/s400/car-pocket-pillow-how-to-sew1.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Paint some Pretty Glittered Toadstools with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-0kqVXYPRsfU/TqL32o8ZlGI/AAAAAAAAGS8/9OpWxhwUNJo/s1600/glittered-toadstools-01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../-0kqVXYPRsfU/TqL32o8ZlGI/AAAAAAAAGS8/9OpWxhwUNJo/s400/glittered-toadstools-01.png" width="325"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://mariesegal.blogspot.com/2010/12/fave-crafts-blog-hop-today-december.html">Make this beautiful Christmas Ornament from Polymer Clay using this tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (Christmas is coming fast!)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../_4RndCSQC1IU/TQgatiUu7XI/AAAAAAAAG98/1NZYi9cd_9k/s320/ornament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../_4RndCSQC1IU/TQgatiUu7XI/AAAAAAAAG98/1NZYi9cd_9k/s400/ornament.jpg" width="300"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lunevintage.blogspot.com/2011/09/light-as-feather.html">Decorate a candle using feathers with this pretty DIY.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-s8gXRL83rWo/Tneb4PANw6I/AAAAAAAAFHA/vaFPJE_qYe0/s1600/light-as-a-feather-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="../-s8gXRL83rWo/Tneb4PANw6I/AAAAAAAAFHA/vaFPJE_qYe0/s400/light-as-a-feather-diy.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/rose-barrettes/">Create these Cute Rose Barrettes with this DIY.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://theperfectpearpair.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-old-sweater-into-new-leg-warmers.html">Recycle an old sweater into these cute leg warmers using this tutorial!</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-Z4xF5a99tNk/TsBmCMQteOI/AAAAAAAAED0/kg-snOCCt14/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-11-13-at-4.46.50-PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="../-Z4xF5a99tNk/TsBmCMQteOI/AAAAAAAAED0/kg-snOCCt14/s400/Screen-shot-2011-11-13-at-4.46.50-PM.png" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div>

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Make it Monday

Have you guys started making Christmas presents yet? Taylor and I spent all weekend creating cute gifts! If you need a fun project idea, wh...

Boston

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> As I was about to scrapbook my pictures from Boston, I remembered Creating Keepsakes October Recipe Challenge. You had to use glitter, at least 8 photos(including a detailed photo), the color yellow, and a pen.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-6Q9s7IenQIM/Trg9s9jyMlI/AAAAAAAAEFk/HjYkRW42vdg/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="324" src="../-6Q9s7IenQIM/Trg9s9jyMlI/AAAAAAAAEFk/HjYkRW42vdg/s640/002.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-EhGUav1DGLI/Trg9tw_mi7I/AAAAAAAAEFs/mjAoxUZlzLI/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-EhGUav1DGLI/Trg9tw_mi7I/AAAAAAAAEFs/mjAoxUZlzLI/s1600/003.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I wasn't to sure how it would turn out, but I like it! I didn't win, but it was fun. ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> -Katie</div>

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Boston

As I was about to scrapbook my pictures from Boston, I remembered Creating Keepsakes October Recipe Challenge . You had to use glitter, at ...

Kracko the Lobster Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> Kracko the lobster was our mascot on the long road trip we took down the east coast this fall, so we took pictures of him everywhere we went!</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> This is somewhat of a scraplift from <i>Stephanie Howell's Layout</i>. I loved the butterflies, so I did the same thing with the little lobsters on my layout. (which I cut out on the cricut)</div> <a href="../-j3DLBYiOCgw/Tq8MbM5C_TI/AAAAAAAAD-c/R54aj8XCkgk/s1600/CIMG9871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="../-j3DLBYiOCgw/Tq8MbM5C_TI/AAAAAAAAD-c/R54aj8XCkgk/s640/CIMG9871.JPG" width="640"/></a><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-sHHRMAk89pY/Tq8MaB0rIbI/AAAAAAAAD-U/nxLpd_tREDM/s1600/CIMG9869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-sHHRMAk89pY/Tq8MaB0rIbI/AAAAAAAAD-U/nxLpd_tREDM/s640/CIMG9869.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Do you like to scraplift layouts? I don't do it with every layout, but if I see a layout and I just absolutely love the design, I will scraplift it. ;)</div>

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Kracko the Lobster Scrapbook Layout

Kracko the lobster was our mascot on the long road trip we took down the east coast this fall, so we took pictures of him everywhere we w...

Cycling Tour Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This is a scraplift of a layout I saw that <a href="http://piradee.blogspot.com/">Piradee Talvanna</a> did in the September 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I added more patterned papers to my layout, but I loved the tags that she used and the bakers twine.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-KhDAASNZbvA/Tq8IAldm6BI/AAAAAAAAD-E/jSf7wfXXW2o/s1600/CIMG9880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="../-KhDAASNZbvA/Tq8IAldm6BI/AAAAAAAAD-E/jSf7wfXXW2o/s640/CIMG9880.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-8dpYEUY1qbw/Tq8IBUXf3MI/AAAAAAAAD-M/JZjiXUln-ts/s1600/CIMG9882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-8dpYEUY1qbw/Tq8IBUXf3MI/AAAAAAAAD-M/JZjiXUln-ts/s640/CIMG9882.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The pictures are from our<a href="http://clamchowdertokeylimepie.blogspot.com/"> Cycling/Road Trip</a> we took down the East Coast. I loved the blue background paper simply because it had cute little bicycles all over it!</div>

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Cycling Tour Scrapbook Layout

This is a scraplift of a layout I saw that Piradee Talvanna did in the September 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes. I added more patterne...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This is awesome-- <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/10/glitter-disco-ball-diy/">Create a Glitter Disco Ball from a Paper Lantern.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../wp-content/uploads/2011/10/glitter11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../wp-content/uploads/2011/10/glitter11.jpg" width="352"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Make this Cute Falling Leaves Headband with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-K8ENCCTDJpA/TnlPKphf0aI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/SjgEbE1BiPI/s640/091811_6378-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="../-K8ENCCTDJpA/TnlPKphf0aI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/SjgEbE1BiPI/s400/091811_6378-copy.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://littlesomethingsbylittlelohood.blogspot.com/2011/11/green-diy-cardigan-bag.html">Upcycle an old Cardigan into a Pretty Bag with this Green DIY.</a><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-for-holidays.html">Sew these cute House Christmas Ornaments using this Tutorial!</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think I might try this one- Make a Chevron Background Paper for your Scrapbook with this DIY.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="../.a/6a00d83451dcff69e2015392680734970b-800wi.jpg" width="400"/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cutifymyworld.blogspot.com/2011/11/wednesday-blythe-dress-rack-diy.html">Create a Dress Rack for your Blythe Doll, or other dolls/dollhouses!</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-I2V8SWRLwco/TrFop3ZWYnI/AAAAAAAABcI/Xq1iW4SpTjY/s640/blythe-dress-rack-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="../-I2V8SWRLwco/TrFop3ZWYnI/AAAAAAAABcI/Xq1iW4SpTjY/s400/blythe-dress-rack-diy.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Do you have any craft plans? I'm going to scrapbook some more pictures from our trip, and I have a few other ideas. I'm also going to listen to some Christmas music. ;)</div> </div>

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Make it Monday

This is awesome-- Create a Glitter Disco Ball from a Paper Lantern. Make this Cute Falling Leaves Headband with this tutorial . U...

Maine Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We didn't get to spend much time at Acadia National Park, but I made sure to take lots of pictures during our stay.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-mxuMTazpclw/Tq8GTaRPz-I/AAAAAAAAD9s/XR0k2DID_0E/s1600/CIMG9876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="../-mxuMTazpclw/Tq8GTaRPz-I/AAAAAAAAD9s/XR0k2DID_0E/s640/CIMG9876.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-UwbJ0nQZ3EE/Tq8GUGmkHsI/AAAAAAAAD90/q1zH0HYxKqY/s1600/CIMG9878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-UwbJ0nQZ3EE/Tq8GUGmkHsI/AAAAAAAAD90/q1zH0HYxKqY/s640/CIMG9878.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-rByLxOd6Ggk/Tq8GUsRiuBI/AAAAAAAAD98/Hgt9qWv0wyE/s1600/CIMG9879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-rByLxOd6Ggk/Tq8GUsRiuBI/AAAAAAAAD98/Hgt9qWv0wyE/s640/CIMG9879.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I got abunch of beautiful red and white flowers from <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/">Creating Keepsakes</a> recently and I knew I wanted to use them on this layout.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Besides using the flowers, my goal for this layout was to fit all 6 pictures and the postcard that I got from Maine. So, Do you like the layout? I'm thrilled with how it turned out! :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> -Katie</div>

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Maine Scrapbook Layout

We didn't get to spend much time at Acadia National Park, but I made sure to take lots of pictures during our stay. I got abunc...

Niagara Falls Scrapbook Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I've been doing some scrapbooking lately (trying to get our recent trip down the east coast scrapped) I will be sharing my layouts here on the blog, Here's the first one I did- I love how it turned out.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-qt8FcsT3m0I/Tq8Er1LllII/AAAAAAAAD9U/LJdNjICQQn4/s1600/CIMG9885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../-qt8FcsT3m0I/Tq8Er1LllII/AAAAAAAAD9U/LJdNjICQQn4/s400/CIMG9885.JPG" width="398"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-Ai6XrnPVJHM/Tq8Et1aTEeI/AAAAAAAAD9c/pp-sAlh9Pk4/s1600/CIMG9886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="../-Ai6XrnPVJHM/Tq8Et1aTEeI/AAAAAAAAD9c/pp-sAlh9Pk4/s400/CIMG9886.JPG" width="300"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-fqociMw-IR4/Tq8EuoJpPAI/AAAAAAAAD9k/RsFpkFGtx7w/s1600/CIMG9887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="../-fqociMw-IR4/Tq8EuoJpPAI/AAAAAAAAD9k/RsFpkFGtx7w/s400/CIMG9887.JPG" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made the "falls" using a wave transparency from Fancy Pants and also cutting water falls out of some blue scrap paper. I love it.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Have you been doing any scrapbooking?</div>

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Niagara Falls Scrapbook Layout

I've been doing some scrapbooking lately (trying to get our recent trip down the east coast scrapped) I will be sharing my layouts here...