"OH MY SCRAPS !!" ...

Teaming up for a Pajama Party....Online.....

2013-05-17T16:41:00.000-05:00

Close To My Heart and Big Picture Classes has teamed up to

bring you a free class. What is this all about? You say.

Well, go by and register with Stacy Jillian and get your

free class night. It will be a fun adventure. You can work on

your project or do the Featured product she is sharing with us.

Click here--->BIG PICTURE CLASSES,

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I had the opportunity to meet Stacy at our

Close To My Heart Convention last July in TX.

I have to say, She is Awesome!!

Anyone who truly listened to what she had to say,

walked away feeling less stressed and

less overwhelmed about scrapbooking our memories.

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Set your alarm for May 30, 2013 at 6 PM (PT), 7 PM (MT), 8 PM (CT), or 9 PM (ET)

What's in a Pajama Party at Big Picture Classes?

Six fun-filled, inspiration-filled, and prize-filled segments:

Popcorn Bowl + Popcorn Poll
Teachers' Tip Trio
Partner Project
Guest Pajamas
Under the Covers
Partner Project Finale

Here is the featured Product she will be working on.

Here is your shopping list. Just go by my

website and enter your needed

items to join the party

www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com

Order today to get your supplies on time.

I am taking the class and hope to

see you chatting live with us all.

My Acrylix® Frame Flair (D1546)
My Acrylix® Happy Thoughts (C1536)
2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® block (Y1009)
4" x 5" My Acrylix® block (Y1012)
My Acrylix® spritz cleaner (1778)
My Acrylix® stamp scrubber (Z1782)
Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686)
Whisper Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2172)
Lagoon Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2195)
micro-tip scissors (Z534)
corner rounder (Z578)
paper trimmer
My Creations® kraft container (Z1833)
one sheet Pink B&T Duos® paper from Chantilly paper packet (comes with 6 solid cardstock colors and 6 B&T sheets, X7163B)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Crème Brulee cardstock (comes with 24 cardstock, X5754)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Lagoon cardstock (comes with 24 cardstock, X5762)
one sheet of 12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock (comes with 24 cardstock, 1385)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Whisper cardstock (comes with 24 cardstock, X5929)
two yards Grey Wool baker's twine from neutral assortment (comes with ten yards, Z1701)
three butterflies from Color-Ready Trinkets wooden shapes (comes with 57 shapes, Z1844)
three grey Sparkles from Sparkles black & grey assortment (comes with 108, Z1754)
3-D foam tape

Thank you for stopping by. Do take a moment and check my tabs above for artwork, upcoming events, and more. Have a wonderful and crafty weekend.

Sandra V.

Special Gift for G-Maw

2013-05-12T13:09:00.001-05:00

CLICK HERE-----> "Stampers With an Attitude"

BLOG HOP to continue.

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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mom's, Grandmother's,
and those who step in and become that special MOM roll model.

Having a relaxing morning with the family and little Trevor brings
me a special gift every day I see him. Today he and my daughter
brought me 3 beautiful flowering plants. Trevor picked them out all
by himself. Great Job Trevor.

Special CTMH Mini Album - Video

2013-05-08T15:07:00.000-05:00

Hello my crafty friends. Had to share this video with you

as soon as I saw it.

What an awesome project for a great gift for any occasion.

I love making Mini Albums for special people in my life.

I know Mothers Day is just around the corner. I wanted to share

this with you and for those of us

who tend to wait 'til the last minute...

...I tend to do better under crunch time...LOL!

It is so easy and really doesn't take that long.

(working on mine Fri. & Sat. evening...talk about cutting it close)

She'll love having a mini album that she can tote in her purse when she

visits friends & family to show off her son's past few years.

Then, she'll treasure it later when Trevor takes flight and begins

his journey in life all on his own.

(The thought just brought a sigh to my heart ;) they grow up too fast.)

Hope this gives you some last minute ideas for gift giving .

The neat thing about this project for me...I can use up more of

those many many scraps I have.

Even more spectacular, Close To My Heart papers seem to

coordinate from paper pack to paper pack from nearly

every (not all) Idea Book from present to past.

Have a crafty week and MOMS, I hope you get to spend

a very special day with family and friends.

Sandra V.

May Blog Hop=Art with Attitude!

2013-05-05T19:58:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our "Stampers with an Attitude"
May Blog Hop.

We have a talented group of ladies participating.

Hope you enjoy the line up for our first BLOG HOP~ART WITH ATTITUDE.

If you came from Karen Morris then you are on track.

My three scrapbook pages have BOY ATTITUDE all over them. Thought I would share these layouts I did that were continued over from a couple of pages we did at our "GIRLS DAY OUT" 12 hour crop. I kept them simple. I think the paper pack
gives these pages a lot of attitude.
You are welcome to check out the first two pages I did at Theresa's workshop
that helped inspire these pages for all the many random pics of
my grandson - HERE.
I am so Loving this Later Sk8r paper pack.
Can't wait to get my pictures back so I can get them on the page.
(Sorry they weren't ready when I went to pick them up. Of course, I did wait 'til
the last minute to get them processed-my bad.)

It's all good at G-Ma's

Smaller pic shows where my pics will go. You may click the pic for a larger view.

Crazy for Cars

Adventure Time

Your next stop is Sheila Bennett

Happy Hopping and hope you receive plenty of inspiration from all the participating ladies.

· Angela Garcia ~

· Melissa Robinson ~

· Amber La Mons ~

· Melinda Everitt ~

· Cat Nowak ~

· Denise Elliott ~

· LaJeania Hicks ~

· Karen Morris ~

· Sandra VanWoerden ~ you're HERE

· Sheila Bennett ~ next stop

· Pamela O'Connor ~

Jen Patrick ~

I am adding these pages to the

H2H Scrapbooking Challenge

Craft Room Door

If you would like to create these pages just click the codes

to order the supplies needed.

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It's All Good at G-Ma's page, Crazy For Cars page, &

Adventure Time page

Tools:

Sure Cut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer-Z1783

Corner Rounder-Z578

Tombo Adhesive-1514

Papers/Cardstock:

Later Sk8r Paper Pack-X7167B

Slate Cardstock-X5930, White Daisy Cardstock-1385

Pear Cardstock-X5764, Outdoor Denim Cardstock-1275

Ink Pads:

Black-Z2105, Pear-Z2197, Outdoor Denim-Z2140

Stamp Sets:

Pennant Alphabet-E1018

Fast & Furious-D1541

Embellishments:

Later Sk8r My Stickease Assortment-X7167C

Waxy Flax Black-Z1089

I added some extra designs with a few punches.
The dragon fly, the wheel, and the swirly were all punched in the
various cardstock colors used in the layouts and I randomly
placed them throughout the layouts.

Thank you for taking time to stop by and I hope you will leave

some crafty love below.

Now head on over to the next Blog.

Have a crafty day.
S'andra V.

My Later Sk8r Layout from our Girls Day Out Crop

2013-05-04T20:07:00.003-05:00

What a fantastic time we had at the Girls Day Out Crop. I was able to take one of our consultants workshop. Have to say Theresa, you did an
amazing job with this paper pack.

Love the stamp set she used and it's such a simple layout but
has a lot of Pizzazz.

Here are the layouts plus one I added to the group using the left overs

from the papers I purchased at the crop.

The second pics show where the pictures will go. You may click for a larger view.

I have the layout but not my pictures. Sorry. I am behind

on getting them printed.

Do come back to check the Blog Hop out

on May, 2013 at 8pm CT time.

In His Element and the Name page were the

2 layouts done at the workshop.

The third layout is an extra I did and added a border that has a

paper weave technique.

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Tools:

Sure Cut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer-Z1783

Corner Rounder-Z578

Tombo Adhesive-1514

Papers/Cardstock:

Later Sk8r Paper Pack-X7167B

Slate Cardstock-X5930, White Daisy Cardstock-1385

Pear Cardstock-X5764, Outdoor Denim Cardstock-1275

Ink Pads:

Black-Z2105, Pear-Z2197, Outdoor Denim-Z2140

Stamp Sets:

Hero Alphabet-E1022

Fast & Furious-D1541

Embellishments:

Later Sk8r My Stickease Assortment-X7167C

Waxy Flax Black-Z1089

Thank you for taking time to stop by. Do feel free to browse through and see

other art work and CTMH videos for more techniques and inspiration.

Have a crafty day.

S'andra V.

National Scrapbooking Month = DREAM POP!

2013-05-01T12:00:00.000-05:00

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get

the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you

spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)!

This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets

as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically

designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these

sweet colors and patterns anywhere else!

Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a

unique paper packet at a bargain price and

get your creative juices flowing!

Check out our CTMH video
for lots of inspiration.

For more information stop by my WEBSITE.

Thank you for stopping by and let me know what you think of

this awesome paper packet.

New Title...Manager!

2013-05-01T10:53:00.002-05:00

THANK YOU!!!,

to all who helped me reach my goal. Hope you enjoy the wonderful kit. There is so much in the kit for so little. I do not see another Home Based company offering such wonderful goodies to help you start a small business and at such a little price out of pocket. I love that you can work around your schedule, or if you just want the kit for the product that's great too...well, what a steal.
$155 for in crafty supplies for $49. Those who signed up in April really got a boost for the $49. there were 4 added stamp sets (another $75 worth of product for FREE). WOW!!
REALLY, THANK YOU!
I can not say enough on how much this also helps our Team Leader, Melinda. She is Director and that's awesome. Our Team is growing and we are loving the benefits, the sister hood, the product especially, and all the other incentives that come along.

The Essentials Kit is still available for your purchase $49. If you want to see what is in it just scroll down one post to look at all the goodies or visit my WEBSITE for more information.
Have a wonderful and successful day. S'andra V.

Just 1 Away........

2013-04-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

OK everyone, Today is the last day to take advantage of the AMAZING kit listed in the previous blog. Can you imagine getting all you need in craft supplies. $155 for $49 Plus an Extra $75 of stamp sets FREE. That is a whooping $230 in
CLOSE TO MY HEART Products.
(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

I am just 1 away from becoming a Manager and would love

to have you be that special person to take advantage

of this wonderful Special.

Workshops on the Go Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit - This is a full kit which includes a paper pack, stamp set, accessory and guide to complete some scrapbook layouts.
Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements - These are thick, cardstock like stickers that will go with your Scrapbooking Kit or could be used to make cards with.
Reflections Scrapbook Program - This is a How-To Book showing you tons of layouts to inspire and help you create gorgeous scrapbook layouts.
Originals Card Confidence Program - This is a How-To Book showing tons of card sketches to inspire and help you create gorgeous cards for all occasions.
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a really pretty yellow color ink pad.
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a bright and fun pink color ink pad.
Spinner - This is a fun accessory that you can use on your scrapbook layouts.
My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set - This is a very versatile stamp set and can be used with the Spinner accessory.
My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set - This is a great stamp set to make cards, scrapbook layouts and gifts for friends.
4" x 5" My Acrylix Block - This is a clear block that can be used with your clear stamp sets so you can see through to the paper and get perfect placement every time.
Current Idea Books (qty. 3) - These are Idea Books/Catalogs that show all our current products available. You get more so if you want to pass them on to friends, they can order too.
Close To My Heart Color Swatches - This gives you a glimpse of all the colors Close To My Heart has available.
Spring/ Summer 2013 B&T Duos Sampler - This is to show you a 6"x6" sample of all the new patterned paper packs. You can use these to make cards and other paper crafts. Or have them handy to show friends.
Petite Perks Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set - This is an adorable little stamp set for you to use or give away as a thank you or a little gift to someone.
Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you're friends want to get together and place an order they can earn free products and this Hostess Order form is what you'll have them fill out.
Customer Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you pass on a Idea Book/Catalog to a friend and they want to buy some goodies you can have them fill this out.

(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

Here's the 4 Free Stamp sets. I love each of these sets and have used them all on different projects already.

(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

I am one away from being a Manager.

Would love to have you take advantage of this spectacular

special & join a great team of crafters.

There's no obligation to ever purchase or do anything else.

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Just click the above CLOSE TO MY HEART link

go by my website at

www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com

or
email me at
sandrav 9288 at yahoo dot com

FABULOUS ........

2013-04-28T14:03:00.000-05:00

If you could buy a membership for $49 to your favorite store and then get a discount on all your purchases, would you?!

Well guess what?!

If you love paper crafting and Close To My Heart Products you can get a "membership" for just $49.

But this is WAY better than just a membership cause you'll get $155 in products just for

joining and then receive a discount on all your purchases.

You're not obligated to shop/sell but you get an awesome discount and great perks.

Are you interested?!

Get a membership today for $49 and during the

month of April you'll get

4 FREE Stamp Sets along with the $155 in products.

That's nearly$230 in FREE product.

(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

Here is what you'll receive:
Click HERE for more information

Workshops on the Go Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit - This is a full kit which includes a paper pack, stamp set, accessory and guide to complete some scrapbook layouts.
Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements - These are thick, cardstock like stickers that will go with your Scrapbooking Kit or could be used to make cards with.
Reflections Scrapbook Program - This is a How-To Book showing you tons of layouts to inspire and help you create gorgeous scrapbook layouts.
Originals Card Confidence Program - This is a How-To Book showing tons of card sketches to inspire and help you create gorgeous cards for all occasions.
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a really pretty yellow color ink pad.
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Pad - This is a bright and fun pink color ink pad.
Spinner - This is a fun accessory that you can use on your scrapbook layouts.
My Acrylix Wheel of Life Stamp Set - This is a very versatile stamp set and can be used with the Spinner accessory.
My Acrylix For a Friend Stamp Set - This is a great stamp set to make cards, scrapbook layouts and gifts for friends.
4" x 5" My Acrylix Block - This is a clear block that can be used with your clear stamp sets so you can see through to the paper and get perfect placement every time.
Current Idea Books (qty. 3) - These are Idea Books/Catalogs that show all our current products available. You get more so if you want to pass them on to friends, they can order too.
Close To My Heart Color Swatches - This gives you a glimpse of all the colors Close To My Heart has available.
Spring/ Summer 2013 B&T Duos Sampler - This is to show you a 6"x6" sample of all the new patterned paper packs. You can use these to make cards and other paper crafts. Or have them handy to show friends.
Petite Perks Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set - This is an adorable little stamp set for you to use or give away as a thank you or a little gift to someone.
Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you're friends want to get together and place an order they can earn free products and this Hostess Order form is what you'll have them fill out.
Customer Order Forms (qty. 5) - If you pass on a Idea Book/Catalog to a friend and they want to buy some goodies you can have them fill this out.

(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

And on top of that if you Join in April you'll get 4 FREE Stamp Sets...

they are the April, May, June & July Stamp of the Month sets.

This is the 4 FREE Stamp Sets you'll receive if you join in April...

Again, there are no obligations to buy anything or sell anything. You can use your "membership" just for your own purchases. With all the fabulous products we have and more being released in July (for consultant/members) I can imagine there will be lots of goodies on your MUST HAVE list.

Are you ready to join today and get your membership?

The 4 Free Stamp sets will go away on April 30th.

(4 Free stamps sets has now expired as of 4-30-13)

PS. I am one away from being a Manager.

Would love to have you join my team.
Thanks for stopping by.
www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com
www.pinterest.com/ohmyscraps
email me at
sandrav 9288 at yahoo dot com

GIRLS DAY OUT, FREE is Clearly the Best, and a video on Embossed Resist Stamping just for you!

2013-04-25T11:00:00.000-05:00

It's GIRLS DAY OUT event in Bartlett, TN this weekend.

Can't wait to have a wonderful day of Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Stamping, and whatever else hits our fancy. About 50 + ladies getting their craft on. What fun.

Our next big event will be JUNE 22, 2013..SO save the date.

More information at

http://memphisareascrapbookers.blogspot.com

New information will be up on the June 22nd event in a few weeks.

We would Love to have you.

Below is a video on Emboss Resist Stamping while I am away.

A great technique that our wonderful ladies from CTMH has shared with us.

Hope you enjoy.

If you would like to try any of these products you are more than welcome to head over

to my OHMYSCRAPS website to go through the catalog and check out all these awesome products. After all the years of crafting, I love my Acrylix Stamp sets and inks from Close To My Heart.

Do check out the special you can take

part in this month.

If you would love to get lots of product for a very little price,

stamp sets (another $85.) FREE.

You can't get this anywhere else. SO much for FREE.

Check out Be A Consultant on my website and be a part of my team or just take advantage of wonderful discounts for your crafting needs.

If you have questions, comment below and I will get back with you

This special Offer only lasts until April 31, 2013.

Have a wonderful weekend crafting, spending time with family, & enjoying friends.

I hope to see you comments below when I return.

Project Inspirations: Muslin Gift Bags - Mystery Hostess Opportunity

2013-04-16T14:28:00.000-05:00

Oh My Gosh guys, Due to family and health issues I have had to step back and take care of other things. I have always said family is first and they are the most important part of my life. Do forgive me for delays on posts regarding my updated Scrap area and art work...All is on HOLD at this moment. Just need prayers to get through the next few weeks.

In the mean time I do not want to neglect you all, so here is a video I am sharing from CLOSE TO MY HEART and information regarding a Mystery Hostess Opportunity for you.

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MYSTERY HOSTESS OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to win free product? April 27th is our GIRLS DAY OUT EVENT.
I have an opening for a MYSTERY HOSTESS. Go to my website to join in on the gathering.
Place at least a $25 order online to be entered into the drawing. You may order anytime between now and the evening of April 26th for your name to be entered into the drawing. You have the potential to win at least $25 and up to $60 or even more.
I am adding another Free stamp set to the Mystery Hostess winnings that is worth $17.95. The lowest amount you can win is $42.95. How cool is that.
If you would like for me to send you the direct link (EZ-Invite) to the information for the On-line gathering, just comment below. I will need to message you for your email address. (I don't want to put your personal information on the Blog.)
My website is: www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com
If you have more questions...Please email me.
sandrav9288 at yahoo dot com

I hope to be back in full swing real soon. So bare with me until then. I will schedule a few more videos from Close To My Heart while I recop. Thanks for your patients.

Picture says it ALL!!!

2013-03-20T21:53:00.002-05:00

This has been me all week it seems. Well, some of my not finishing my rooms is due to illness, but I admit...I want to craft more than clean up and move the room out. I have made some progress. Trying to find a few nooks and crannies in the new area to be able to put the large Ikea floor and wall shelving. I'll get it done....just keep me in prayer for energy, no pain in joints and muscle, and to keep my stomach settled the rest of the week. Pics to come soon. In the mean time, Enjoy your week and remember to spend time with family to make some daily memories that you can journal about in your scrapbooks.

Hugs and stay well to all. Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~~Sandra V.

THANK YOU!!!

2013-03-15T10:29:00.000-05:00

Judy T. I am so glad you are excited about your win. I will be shipping it out soon to you. AND, Thanks so much for the wonderful shout out on your blog this morning. I really do appreciate that.

To all my new followers, I will be adding you to my "Crafty Friends I Love To Follow" list on my side bar as I revisit this weekend. I have visited a few of you and let me say, I am enjoying visiting your blogs. So many talented Ladies and Gentlemen. Can't wait to get you on my list
In the meantime, Have a wonderful St. Patty's Weekend.

Thank you again to all my followers. I plan on sharing more as soooooon as I can get this scrap area meshed together and functional. Today is a beautiful day. I have my grandson and we will be spending as much as we can outside. Got to live life in order to have memories to scrapbook and craft on.

DRUM ROLL.....DRUM ROLL......THE WINNER IS.....

2013-03-15T05:13:00.000-05:00

OK here it is...... The winner of my Blog Follower Giveaway.

DRUM ROLL.....DRUM ROLL.......

JUDY from Blue Jeans, Coffee, and Friends.....

Judy said...Sweet! I will for sure pass along the word of this fabulous give away, and display it on my blog. Thanks for the invite, and the chance to win.

Judy,

send me your snail mail and I will be glad to get

your prize package out to you.

CONGRATS!!

GO by and check out her blog world. Very talented.

We reached 100 and I am so thankful to those of you who have stayed with me through the last year and a half or so and to my newest followers too. This has been an awesome outlet for my crafty side and just meeting new people who love crafting from all over the world is fantastic.

Seems most of us have the same dream of more Organization and time in our crafty spaces/rooms.

Hopefully I can start sharing some of my changes in a week or so. It's been a rough few weeks/month trying to make the change from a craft room to one wall, but I am getting there. I have stored some items for later giveaways and I have made a donation box that will go to a community organization at our next Girls Day Out Crop/Craft Day.

Going through everything in my craft room has made me realize I have had many items just sitting here way to long (the word..hoarder.. has come into my brain) and decided I'll never use them.
So, It's time to let go and give to those who are in more need and will be put to good use. Our GDO team has been looking into various organizations that could use crafty tools and supplies. On the list are...
Project Runaway/Youth Villages, Alzheimer Facility, Boys/Girls Club. We are doing our research on each. All of these are great choices and I hope to see many of our Crafters donate to this in April.
Got to run, have my Grandson and he's keeping me busy this evening. Love this little guy.

Just a few more hours until drawing.....10pm CST time

2013-03-14T11:22:00.003-05:00

Click this link for my 100th Blog Follower GIVEAWAY

Ends 3-14-13..so leave your entry/comment at that post site.

We are at 99 Bloggers ...YIPPIE!!!!...So So close.

2013-03-11T09:29:00.001-05:00

Click this link for my 100th Blog Follower GIVEAWAY

Ends 3-14-13..so leave your entry/comment at that post site.

This will be at the top of all my posts until

after the drawing . Scroll Down for today's Post.

Still a few more days for a chance to win some great blog candy. Thank you to all my followers who have stopped by and to all those whom are new followers. I'll be adding you to my list of "Crafty Friends I Love to Follow" as time allows me. Remember, if we get to 125 Followers by 3/14/13, I'll add another wonderful stamp set and other goodies to the mix. How awesome is that?

In the mean time, I am packing up some more of my craft room and looks like it will be a few more weeks before I'll have access to crafting. But, I have a better plan for the wall space now and we are working to reach that organized goal... Is there any organization plans that lasts more than a day in a scraproom/wall space? LOL!!!

Thanks for being patient.

Tweaking My Spring Door Ornament and hope to share that project in a few days.

Love you all for your encouragement and wonderful comments. Can't wait to stop by your blogs this week. Have a Very Happy and Crafty week~~Sandra V.

Spring Door Decor SNEAK PEEK....

2013-03-08T16:03:00.002-06:00

Click this link for my 100th Blog Follower GIVEAWAY

Ends 3-14-13..so leave your entry/comment at that post site.

This will be at the top of all my posts until

after the drawing . Scroll Down for today's Post.

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On with today's crafty SNEAK PEEK...

... The weather was so beautiful and I am feeling

somewhat great today, So I decided to do a new

Spring Decor for my DOOR.

I am Up-cycling/Re-purposing/Recycling and using some

natural materials for this project.

I have to say..I will need to plan ahead better on

my idea next time. I am having to wait for some items

to dry (after thought on initial plan). This will be a two part Post.

In the mean time, just a partial peek at the project in progress.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Do take time to check out my tab pages above for other projects or continue to scroll down for other posts. Do have a wonderful crafty weekend and I hope to hear from you in my comments.

PS. Don't forget about the 100th Follower Blog Giveaway.

Click on the link above this post.

Blog Follower Giveaway

2013-03-04T13:11:00.000-06:00

Hello Blog Friends and Followers,

Hope you are having a wonderful start to your week.

This is it...The count down to 100 Followers. Between now

and March 14, 2013, If I reach 100 followers....

here's my gift to one lucky winner.

To those who have been following me from

GET GO, THANK YOU!!!

I do appreciate your crafty comments and encouragement

along the way.

Here's what's up for grabs.

1) Be or Become a Follower

2) Spread the news on your Blog or

Facebook page by linking back to my blog.

3) Leave me a comment

4) Answer this Question...

...What is something you want to do more of...

in your craft room/space?

PS.....If I get to 125 followers

by March 14th, I will throw in

another stamp set and a few more items to

help your crafty Spring/Easter Month.

Retail Value at this moment is $35

Close To My Heart Acrylix Sensational Stamp Set,

CTMH Chocolate Ink Pad, CTMH Bitty Brads,

3-D Bunny, Button, Tags, Glitter Flowers,

Pastel Flower Pop-Up stickers, and

Creative Memories Great Lengths stickers.

I have geared this toward a spring/Easter giveaway.

I have to keep this to US residents. The shipping has

become so outrages for overseas, It's just not

feasible for me at this time. I do apologize.

Hopefully I'll get more stuff to giveaway as I go through the

many stashes of items I have and can do an

international giveaway in the future.

I am hoping to be able to do and share more on my blog this year once I get everything moved (about 6 days behind my schedule..errr!). Do be patient, I am taking pics to show my full room deconstruction to a shared space set up. It really is not easy down sizing. Pray I can complete this undertaking in the next few weeks. I have had to slow down this week due to the LUPUS..eeek! But, I am pressing on and when I am ready for furniture to be moved, I hope those who volunteered will still be available. Thank you in advance.....Very heavy furniture to move....so this is not something I can do by myself. (It's a pain getting older...LOL!!)

Thank you for stopping by and browsing through my blog. Hope you enjoy what you see and if there is anything you have questions about...just leave me a comment below and I'll see If I can be of any assistance. Check out my website too. www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com

Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~Sandra V.

Canvas Art Workshop and my Progress on a craft room downsizing...

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Awesome way to add a cherished piece of art work to your home decor. I can't wait to get my room finished so I can begin a few of these projects. I have many ideas floating in my head. I hope this video can help you plan out something wonderful to make for your home or for a great gift to give someone special. The Canvas Workshop on the Go is awesome. It includes most of what you need to do the project. You will have to add your ink, your adhesive, and of course your picture.
To see more information click --> Canvas Workshop on the GO.

Thank you again for stopping by. Hope you have enjoyed this information.

FAMILY NEWS!!

I am only in day two of the reconstructing of my room. Needless to say I am beat. I have a plan to use one whole side of my wall for my new area and I pray that this will work and still keep harmony in this room. The Ikea full floor and wall shelving should help but, this downsizing a full craft room is not going to be easy. I am hoping to truly be able to have all the things I use daily within reach and am looking for new ways to store and display my other occasionally used items.

Wish me luck. I am going to have to take a break on day three. Lupus does not like all this work I am doing and beginning to really hurt. Thankfully I have help moving the big stuff on day 4. Once I have the area together, I hope to share some storage tricks and tips I have learned or borrowed along this new journey. I have a few more pre-scheduled blogs coming your way while I am occupied with life...LOL!!

In the meantime, Have a wonderful crafty time and enjoy the little things in life. Link to the beginning story HERE.

Spread the word......

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Just a quick note....I was looking at my followers & realized I am up to #91.....Awesome...

Well spread the word my blogger peeps. I'll get my giveaway ready before I pack up most of my Scrap Room to be moved and down sized. Look for a post and pics with in the week.

Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~~Sandra V.

Family News, and a cool video showing a technique using the free Cricut® Craft Room

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Hello everyone,

Hope you have had a wonderful start to your week. Ours was laid back for a Presidents Day holiday. Shared some fun moments teaching my grandson colors, numbers, and shapes...Such a smart little guy. Aren't all grand-kids smart?

By the time this airs, I will be knee deep in beginning the reconstructing and combining of my bedroom and parts of my craft room. Those who do not know, I am turning my craft room into a room for my grandson. He and his mom will be with us for a while. She has had to make a drastic change in her life for the better. I truly would not have it any other way. I know she and my grandson are safe here. She will hopefully get to enter into the aircraft mechanics school by the fall. I will miss my craft room but, I love seeing my grandson on a daily bases and knowing he has his own room will be a better adjustment for us all.

That being said, anyone who knows combining 2 different life styles and n adult child who has to come home can be a stressful event for all parties involved. Just a few prayers each day for our family will be welcomed. Thank you in advance.

NOW, onto this cool information for my crafty friends.

I will surely be using my Cricut Craft Room more for future projects. It is very easy to use the Cricut Craft Room. I have used it in the past but not to this degree. Monica shows step by step how to do layering in the Cricut Craft Room. I can see a number of projects in my future using this technique.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Hope you have had a moment to browse through and comment on any of my projects. If you would like more product information you may visit my website at www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com OR, If you would like the NEW 2013 Idea Book..Leave me a message below for a way for me to contact you and be able to mail one out your way.

More Cards and My Craft & Pass It On Randomly

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I am well on my way with my card making for 2013....I have already made 18 cards and most of them in the last 5 days. I am impressing my self. I went from making a card when necessary to a few in a stash box. So far a couple of Thank You's, a Birthday, a Thinking of You, and loads of Valentine's. Now I am playing around with front layers that I can have on hand to add to upcoming cards I may need. I will post cards on my Cards tab above...I won't bore everyone with every card I make unless I learn a new technique or I feel it's just awesome. (May not be many in the later.)
I took a break from the Valentine's projects...Can only take so much red, pinks and so on. I made two Thankful Friend cards that I will send out randomly at some point this year as part of the Craft & Pass It On I signed up for in 2012. That may not be the right title, but It works for me.
Just a nice surprise for someone to receive a little something in the mail, co workers desk, or at their door unexpectedly. Could be someone you know or a complete stranger. I hope you will incorporate a Craft & Pass It On in your journey this year. It feels good to give without expecting anything in return.

Here I used one of the front layers I made with...

my scraps from my stash bin. This is a star-burst and I got inspiration from

another blogger..which at the moment...the name has escaped my brain.

As soon as I find it I will share it with you. Pretty good tutorial.

Below, I stamped the inside with one of my favorite friendship sayings.

Front Sentiment: CTMH New Stamp Set-A Friend Like You-B1410

Inside Sentiment: Find Your Style-D1452-Retired

(I have one extra set never used, If interested comment below

with a way for me to contact you and I'll give you more details.)

This card will be to someone I know whom I hardly get to see, but we seem to always catch up with each other at the most random times through facebook. Facebook is awesome to help keep people connected but, it's not enough and I feel sometimes we use it as a substitute because we fill up or time with so many projects/events/etc., that we are forgetting to take a day or even an hour and just physically visit with friends and family. I am just as guilty as the next person.
Well, I am slowly changing that. I have already made plans to at least have a morning coffee/tea date with one of my friends. Schedules are tight so we have opted for at least a 30 min. planned chat and dash. What ever works I am good to go...At least we are attempting to physically see each other. It's been several months and phone/facebook/text is just not enough.

Valentines day is just a few days away. I hope everyone has a wonderful friend to share a sweet day with. For me, hubby and I will have a dinner with a few family members. We try to celebrate a special day each month. Why wait 'til Valentine's Day. Though it is fun to have one very special sweet hearts day each year.
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see your crafty comments.

Matchbook Valentine~Sweet Friend Cards

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I made several of these today. I have seen these a lot, but never made them. Killing three birds with one stone...quick little happy's for a few friends, attempting to make cards, and using up more scraps. My Scrap tote will eventually dwindle.....I can do it, I can do it, I can do it....as I look over at the overwhelming amount of Scraps. Whew!!! Just a few more Valentine projects on my too do list and I am done in for this month...or am I? Who knows what my craft twitchy hand may decide to tackle next. Here they are...There were more, but I already gave those out at a meeting tonight.
Used 98% CTMH products I had in my paper scraps bin & bling stash.
Entering this set of cards in the Heart 2 Heart Challenge...Love is in the Air

If you would like the measurements and instructions, Please leave me a comment and

I will be happy to send that information along.

Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog and browse my creations.

Would love to hear any crafty comments you have on any project.

Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~~Sandra V.

www.ohmyscraps2u.blogspot.com

http://memphisareascrapbookers.blogspot.com

The February stamp of the month is available until Feb. 28, 2013

I used it on my Family Love layout. It's a great stamp set

for many projects.

February Calendar Layout

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Here's my layout for this month. Just waiting to get a great pic of my grandson for this layout. It was so much fun putting this together. I have been a very busy bee with all types of Family projects/Love Cards/Valentine's Day projects and the list goes on. Glad I have had plenty of R&R last month...

...Enjoy my "Love to Love You" page.
Entered in the Little Scrap Pieces, Sweet Stamps,
ATG Challenge, & Simon Says...Have Heart

To see other projects from this month Click the following Links:

Matchbook Sweet Friend Cards

Valentine Card #2
Valentine's Wreath
Note/Picture Holder
Family Love Layout
Valentine Card #1

Thank you for taking time to stop by, Please be sure to leave me a crafty comment below. Love to hear your thoughts. Leave your blog information & I will be sure to stop by and give you some blog love.

Happily Scrapbooking & Crafting My Memories~~Sandra V.

www.ohmyscraps.ctmh.com

Valentine's Day is approaching......FAST

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And what a little Busy Bee I have been.

To see the my latest creations click on these links:
Matchbook Sweet Friend Cards
Valentine's Wreath
Note/Picture Holder
Family Love Layout
Valentine Card #1

I love the shape of the heart and the colors associated with this day. I had already added this card to my Cards tab above last night, but was not able to add to my main page...didn't want hubby seeing it. So here it is and with tools, and detailed instructions. I did not have any to go by so I was winging this one all the way. I did change a few things from the original...Never stick to the plan....that would be me all the way. LOL!! I am an individualist.....LOL!!!

I cased the card from Pinterest (love that site), The Serendipitous Stamper. Got some cute items over there.
You can find the original card on my Pinterest board ~ Valentine Loves.

My Version My Inspiration from Ellen Taylor

Once again I used left over papers from other projects. The red I had was not as dark as I wanted so I daubed the edges in my vineyard berry ink and also an entire half sheet I had left so that my little squares

and my hearts would match up.

My Great and wonderful friend will love this part.....I daubed my edges very wide. (I usually do thin daubing.) I rubbed it in deeply as you can see in the pics here. I did cover both front and back edges. I will put some left over B&T (background & design papers) on the back of this card and

add my Made Just For You stamp..

I used black card stock for the first layer base on the front. The B&T paper is from my Bliss paper pack & Wings paper pack. (both are retired)

Striped paper scraps, this should be ribbon (I am out of thick ribbon). I have edged all papers with the vineyard berry ink.

Materials used are Close To My Heart unless stated other wise:
Papers: Tulip C.S., Black C.S., Bliss paper in the grey floral, Wings paper in the red black flourish,
Striped strip-Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby
Inks: Vineyard Berry & Black
Adhesives: Tape Runner, Bonding Memories Glue Pen, 3-D Foam Tape
Other items used: Stardust Glitter Glitz Gel, Dimensional Elements Hearts, Red Sparkles
Tools: Surecut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer, Sponge Daubers, Micro Tip Scissors,
Pin Tip Tweezers, Bone Folder, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge,
7/8 Decorative Square Creative Memories Paper Punch
1" Square Creative Memories Paper Punch
1.25" Square Creative Memories paper Punch
Stamp Sets: Front Sentiment - The Unity Stamp Set
Inside image - Adore Stamp Set
Inside Sentiment - from the New Happiness Floral Stamp Set
see it on page 140 of the new SPRING/SUMMER IDEA BOOK
(can get yours for $5.00 in March only; ask me how)

CUTS & MEASUREMENTS: Horizontal x Vertical (across x up/down)

Card Base & Tulip card stock:
1 Base - 5.5" x 9" fold at 4.5" = 5.5" x 4.5" card base
4 Squares - 1" x 1"
10-12 Large Hearts - .5" cut from CTMH (A.P.) Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge-pg 26
10-12 Small Hearts - .25" cut same as large hearts

Black card stock:
1 Layer - 5.25" x 4.25",
4 squares - 1.25" x 1.25",
1 Rectangle - 2.75" x 1.75",
1 oval - 1.75" cut from CTMH A.P. Cricut Cartridge-pg 32

Wings B&T Paper:
1 layer - 2.5" x 1.5"

Bliss B&T Paper:
1 Layer -5" x 4",
4 Squares - 7/8 CM Decorative Square paper punch
1 Oval - 1.5" cut from CTMH A.P. Cricut Cartridge-pg 32
1 Large Heart - 3.5" (save the negative cut-will be using for inside card)
(envelope on card) cut from CTMH A.P. Cricut Cartridge-pg 26

Adhere your Grey B&T layer onto the Black Layer.
Adhere your 4 black squares to the outer corners lining up with the black base on top and sides, then center & adhere your 4 red squares onto the black squares.
Cut a v shape from the striped paper. Now center between Squares & adhere the striped strip folding the excess over the top of the black layer. (I left about a 1/4" from the bottom of the grey layer.)
Center & adhere the wings B&T onto black rectangle. (you may apply the glitter glitz gel while you are doing other things before adding to the base card...let dry or use a heat gun to help it dry, do be careful to not burn it.)
Stamp the inside card image off center to the right. (Leave room to use negative heart shape to rub ink around your outer image and to stamp your sentiment to the left side.)
Use the negative cut of the 3.5" heart to rub ink around the shape. Use dauber and rub from outer to inner. (be sure to cover any area that you do not want the ink to touch)
Stamp the sentiment to the left of your heart shape.
Stamp sentiment to the Grey oval. Center & adhere grey B&T oval onto the black oval.
Construct the small envelope. You can see visual instructions to the small envelope on my card front
from my Valentines Love Board at my Pinterest Page (I did not ink edges of the envelope)
Add your small ribbon around the envelope. (I used a small piece of tape to hold ribbon on back side of envelope-made it easier to tie and make the small bow.)
Add a few of the various size hearts to the open area of the envelope flap, tuck a few into envelope. (this is where I used my tweezers)
Adhere the larger hearts to the 4 corner squares be sure to center them.
Adhere the black layer onto the card front centering it.
Pop dot the Rectangle and center it over the striped strip, centered between the 4 squares.
Pop dot the envelope onto the rectangle & grey layer (be sure your glitter is dry).
Pop dot the oval onto the rectangle and the grey layer.
Edge the heart shape Dimensional Element in Vineyard Berry Ink. Sponge lightly a little light grey ink on top of the heart. Then, stamp it with a designed heart shape over the grey
Add the Heart shaped Dimensional Element to the striped strip and the gems around it. Also, I added a gem to the center of the ribbon on envelope.
Add a few smaller hearts to the grey base as if they are falling out of the envelope.

Entered this Card in the DJ's Sundries Challenge,

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge,

Top Tip Tuesday, Come & Get It Challenges,
Simon Says...Have a Heart, and Stamptacular Sunday Challenge
Thanks Lisa for the reminder to link..LOL!

This looks like a lot to this card but, once I figured out the measurements, It was really easy. I went into more detail for those who do not do cards on a regular bases. I am still learning to do cards. I am learning as I go to mass produce too. I still prefer to scrapbook and do 3-D paper crafts and some other crafts. I made 3 of these so far in different colors with different sentiments. Share them on my Card tab at a later date...some of the receivers tend to look at my blog.....Don't want them to guess what they are receiving for V-DAY.

Hopefully by doing cards I can use up most of these scraps in my large bin and in my stash bags...

SEE....told you I had a lot of scraps...

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you will leave me a crafty comment and take a moment to browse my blog.