Tales From the Bleachers

I've Moved!!!!

I have moved my blog and changed it's title.  You can now find me at:

Cindy's Paper Creations

Thanks!!

WOW!!!!

I can't believe I haven't checked in here in over a month:(  It's not like I don't have anything to share!!  Between things for Sweet Tooth, for Reminisce and The Scrapbooking Studio I have been BUSY!!  Add in a part time job and let's just say the dust bunnies are winning!  But that's okay, they don't eat much!

I had lots of fun making layouts with the latest Reminisce papers.  They released some great new lines at CHA.

Their new line, "Destination Expedition"  is one of my favorites ever!  This layout was created with a beautiful picture from Kyle's trip to Vietnam.

I feel LOTS more layouts coming with this line!!  I also used it to create this layout of Katie and her Dance Team friends waiting to ride "Expedition Everest" in Disney World.

I also loved that they came out with new Jetsetters for all the states.  They are SO great!  I used the New Mexico to create this next layout of Jim in Bandelier National Park.

More to share but must get ready to head to "The Creek" AKA Coldwater Creek:)  Working all day today.  Hope we are busy!  TTFN!!

New Layouts!

I was really excited when Amy at The Scrapbooking Studio gave me the "Yours Truly" line from Echo Park to create with!  I love the colors and love the stickers that coordinate with this line. 

This first layout is of my parents on their wedding day.  They were so young:)

This second layout is of Molly on her graduation day.  Such a goof!  I used a sketch by Lucy Chesna for this layout.  

This paper line was perfect for both of these layouts!

I also used a Lucy sketch for the following card.  I don't do a lot of cards so her sketches REALLY help me out!!

Lastly, a fun little project.  I used an inexpensive frame and used a couple of my favorite billfold size photos from Mollys graduation pictures.

So be sure to stop by the Studio and pick up some "Yours Truly"  It is a great lione and can be used for so much more than Valentines Day!

Reminisce CHA Sneak Peeks!!

Hi everyone!!  I'm so excited that I FINALLY get to share with you one of my favorite Reminisce lines yet!!  Expedition Destination is a fantastic new travel line-the colors- lots of browns and greens- and designs are fantastic!  Perfect to scrapbook so many of Kyle's travel pictures.

Here's a layout I created with this line!

LOVE this line!!  Can't wait to create more with it.  But first, I need to finish up a few things for Sweet Tooth-you just might see some more NEW Reminisce papers!!!!

Last but not least-make sure to stop bythe Reminisce blog and Facebook and leave a comment.  You just might be able to win a prize pack:)

 

 

Scrapbook Basics at The Scrapbooking Studio!!!!

I would love to have you join me next month at The Scrapbooking Studio for my Scrapbooking Basic class!!  The class will be Saturday, February 18th at 10:30.

Here are the layouts that we will create:

For just $9 you will create all three layouts, based on the books, "Sketches for Scrapbooking" by Allison Davis.   Just call the store at 309-736-7242 to reserve your spot!!  Hope to see you there!

New Kits in the Sweet Tooth Store!!!!!!

I FINALLY have the new January kits in the Sweet Tooth store!!!!  Just a tad late, I would say:(   But, better late than never, right????

I used "Tail Waggers and Cat Naps" from Bella Blvd. for this months kits.  Can't forget our furry friends:)

Here's the kitty layout:

And here's the puppy layout:

Always love working with papers from Bella Blvd.  The colors and patterns are awesome!  Be sure to stop by the store and check them out.  We have other kits that just might work for you as well:)!

And a reminder:  Our March crop is fast approaching!!  I wouldn't want you to miss out on all the fun.  This crop was a sell out last year, so don't wait too long to sign up!  Just go to our website and go to the crop section.  Hope to see you there!

Baby, It's COLD Outside!!!!

We knew it was going to happen!  there's no getting through an Iowa winter without the COLD temperatures!!  I don't really mind it that much, but I don't have to be out in it much either!!  Molly was home for a bit last night and dug out an old  pait boots from the basement.  She didn't get any new UGGS this year and I think she's regretting it!!  She has a bit of a hike from her apartment to the building where most of her English classes are in.  But she'll survive:)

Worked on CHA projects for Reminisce last night and can't wait to share them.  I can't share anything I've been working on yet, but I will soon.  You will love the new products that Reminisce has come out with

Sweet Tooth will be in Des Moines next Friday and Saturday (January 27 and 28) for a NEW Crop!  You can check out their Blog, Creative Bliss Crop, for all the details.  The ladies are awesome and they say the site is a great one!  Realy looking forward to meeting some new ladies and amybe some cropping for me!!

Sweet Tooth is getting ready for our big crop the first weekend in March at south Slope!  check out our website for all the details.  this crop sold out last March, so don't wait too long if you're interested!!

Okay-I must get ready to go work at the Creek!!  Have a great Friday!!

Here's a cute picture to start your day:)

What this poor dog puts up with:)

My Sketch World 6th Anniversary Sketch-a-thon!!

 

This was so fun last year, I can't wait for the Sketch-a-thon to begin next month!!  I hope you will stop by and play along.  Lots of games, challenges, FANTASTIC sketches and Prizes to be had!  Check out the forum, too.  Lots of friendly "faces" there:)

So I'm getting ready to change my blog around.  I think I'm going to change over to Blogspot.  And I think I'm going to bite the bullet and have someone(as in pay someone:) ) help me with the design and layout.  I just don't like how mine looks and then I don't want to come here and post!  Silly, but true.  So hopefully in the next month, I can start working on it.  I'm SUPER busy working on things for Reminisce and for The Scrapbooking Studio.  But things will calm down a bit at the end of the month.  Keep checking and keep me on my toes to get this done!!

Here's a couple layouts I thought I'd share.  Haven't been sharing as many lately.  Need to improve on that!  I do have some that I can't show yet, so I guess that's a bit of an excuse!!  These are layouts I did for The Scrapbooking Studio.

Jim was working in the yard and as always, Nala was right there with him:)

Love working with Jillibean Soup!  Katie at Christmas in 2010, finding things she liked in her stocking.

Thanks for stopping by!!  

January Sketch from My Sketch World!

It's time (a few days late) to reveal another fabulous sketch from Lucy over at My Sketch World!  I really enjoyed working with this one.

Loved all the possibilities for this!  Here is what I did with it!

This picture was taken last Thanksgiving-2010-and I love it!  I just wish Tom and Dale's boys had been there as well.  Grandma sure loves her kids:)

Be sure to stop by MSW and check out all the inspiration there.  and if you use this sketch, let me know.  I'd love to see what you did with it!!

Off to work-for Reminisce!  They are getting ready for CHA and I'm helping out.  LOVE their new releases and I'm sure they will be sharing them soon.  You're going to love them, too:)

We have a Winner!!!!

I have a winner from the My sketch World Blog Hop and it was comment number 

24!!  Being the saavy tech person that I am (NOT) I couldn't get the random generator to stay in my post!!  But if Wendy at

http://www.paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

could email me her addy, I will send you out some Reminisce goodies!!

Thanks again for hopping along with us this weekend.  I hope we were able to insoire you just a bit:)