Christmas parties Smashbook process

Just like last year I am getting on my Christmas scrapbooking now!!! Here is a video from my 2nd page in the book.  Note: I am not going in order for this book!!

I really like this kit!!! Did any of you get one and what did you fill it with?!?!?

Happy New Year: Fun for 2014!

So my word for the crafty year of 2014 will be FUN!! I want to try new things and new techniques and just have fun with my hobbies!!!  This layout is still under way and totally inspired by 2 videos by the amazing Wilna Furstenberg here and here are her 2 videos!!

Here is a peek at the layout... when I complete it the full picture will be up on here CSM, Instagram and the Two Peas site!!

Black Friday haul!

My Black Friday shopping started later in the day since I was at MAC Cosmetics during the mid afternoon!! Most of these "Deals" were regular for the stores since I went to mostly TJMaxx and Marshalls... but I was happy with what I got!! I have a order coming from an online store soon so I will be excited to share that when it comes!!



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6 week layout!!!

Here is a layout I finished last night!! I have been straving for some scrapbooking, but I have been doing Halloween layouts and December Daily calendar cards!! So last night I finished a layout that I started 6 weeks ago!!!

Check my instagram for proof!!! I love how it came out and I am ready to do some more just fall ones today and tomorrow!!! This weekend I will finish up my December Daily cards and holder!!! Just in time for December!!! Got to go scrap!!!

I am on Two Peas also!!

Scrapbook kit Clubs

I have been jones'in to get into a scrapbook club for months now... but never was able to.  I remember for my birthday this year in March I had planned to sign up for Studio Calico. But it sold out within 2 mins. THAT left a BAD taste in my mouth.  I have to say that since then the "scrapbook kit monopoly" has been broken and there are WAY more clubs out there!!!  Which presents another problem.... which one to choose!  So I am asking my CSM'ers which clubs do you belong to?? What do you like about them??

Thanks everyone... I'm thinking either December or January to start!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Busy Summer and Now we are in Fall

Hello Crafty Scrappy Mamas!!!! Wow this year has flown by!!!  Summer was a blur and with 2 of my 3 boys going to school now I am still just as busy as in the summer, only now I am doing home every night!! I have had sometime to create and plan tho!!!  I also went to the Scrapbook Expo with Nicole!! We shopped and hung out it was fun!! I have videos on Youtube showing all my hauls... check them out below.

About this blog... since this blog is for my hobby I am no longer going to feel bad about not posting... I hate feeling like I HAVE to post!!  I wish I had something mobile to with.  I have a Kindle Fire and a Galaxy s3 but I haven't found that those are great for Blogger.  So I can only get to posting when I have 10mins or so alone... which hardly happens. That being said I have some old news to get to.  IF YOU WON THE NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY mini contest I had PLEASE contact me again with you info. I still have your winnings but I don't have the addys.

New stuff: I'm doing my own December Daily and getting my Halloween layouts too!! Follow me on Youtube and Instagram to see more from me!!! Thanks everyone... Also check the Gallery link above to see more pictures and what not!!










"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

A little help from my friends!!

Hey better late than never right!!! I love getting inspired via others!!! This color combo was born out of the  blog The Memory Nest.  This is May's color challenge.  I saw a tweet from Lesile about Memorial Day markdowns... and I wondered around her shop for a bit, but found myself on her blog!!! I saw the picture for the May color challenge and fell in love!! I was super happy too... cause I knew I had a prefect picture!! 

I took this picture of my baby son's knee!! Random I know... but I was playing with Instagram. I swear he wore this outfit only 3 or 4 times before growing out of it... so I am glad I was able to snap a photo of him in it.  

Want to know how I came up with this title? I didn't... Thanks to BobbysGirlForever on Instagram for helping me with this one!!! I hope I did you proud Linda. (Here is the photo on Instagram)  Anywho, if you look at the layout, it is really really simple. Background, 3 pieces of paper, and I matted the photo on some regular white cardstock. Not much for layering or embellishments... but I did get a little brad happy!!! I must have like 60 brads on this layout( ok more like 18ish) then I did some paint dotting, added sequins.  That cute dino... I got him at the Scrapbook Expo last year!! So glad I didn't use him before. My older guys weirdly enough don't play much with their dinos. I think I got the dino stickers when the show Dino Dan just came out.  But Lord help me I really hate that show... so I don't let the boys watch it... (the acting... is not... it's more like pausing... sorry it's true) also those little mini dinos are from Michaels. That's about it for the layout... any questions or comments ask below!! Thanks for reading and Thanks for the help my Scrappy Friends!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Check out the layouts I have been doing... pictures coming to the blog soon!! Here is the video part 1!!



"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

1st Crop... what to bring?!?!

I am going to my first crop... over at a Sorority Sisters house... can you ladies tell me what I should bring?!?!?!  I am super excited... I just have no idea what to bring!!! Thanks Ladies!!
"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Scoot with Grandpa

I loved doing this layout with the Echo Park Scoot collection! Here are just some pictures and a few details... I did a video share but it cut off (Fail I know!!!) So I wanted to give you guys some pictures and details on a few of the things... check below for some details!

Green letters: Bo Bunny Elf Type  White letters: Authentique "Delightful" elements Multi letters: Scoot Collection

Check out the video for all the details about the middle section of the layoutHere is the link to how to do the Washi Tape behind the wood veneers... Those wood veneers are from Michaels... I hope they coming out with more designs soon!! If you want to see how I "saved" paper check out the video!! It has a lot more info!!

I really think I got these paper clips from Staples a while ago! And that cute "sweet memories" tag is from Basic Grey Fact & Fiction line!

Potty Men tickets

Loving those Mind's Eye enamel dots!

 Thanks for reading!! Thanks for all you love guys!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

CSM's 1st Sketch Challenge Update #2

EDIT: CHALLENGE EXTENDED TO APRIL 2ND!!!!

Layouts any size and Cards any size are welcome!!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Crafty Scrappy Mamas First Sketch Challenge

EDIT: CONTEST EXTENDED TO APRIL 2nd!!

I am so excited for this!! 

Below are the rules and links!! Have fun!!

Notes

• click for my YOUTUBE
• Sketch page link above or here!! 9 sketches to pick from!!
• Contest ends March 21st!
• Enter as many times as you can!!
• Post VIDEO resp to this link ( to that video ONLY Please)
• Comment below with your link to your blog or webpage if you don't do videos!!
• You must state which sketch you were inspired by!
• Any questions ask below here or on the Youtube video!!!
• ok you guys got it!! 

I can't wait to see these layouts!! Prize pictures coming soon... I ordered some stuff online and I am still waiting for one store to come in!!

"When you can, Craft!" ~JES

Vlogging: Makeup, Fibers, and Scrapbooking

All These Stamps...

I am so glad I got inspired yesterday!! It has pushed me to use some of my supplies!!  This is the video I watched... I just recently subbed toMMacKent and she talked about stamping out a few of her stamps in different colors. She plans on using them as die-cuts.... LIGHT BULB!!
I thought to myself "JES, you don't use nearly enough of your stamps!!" So I grab a piece of semi smooth card stock from Hobby Lobby and got to stamping.  I decided that I would put the stamps out that look sort of like banners and not too layout specific. I have to say I was really really happy with the ones I pulled.  Here is a quick video of the process!

 
My middle son just had to help... but wasn't happy with the results and got mad :( "These are doubled!" You can guess what happened! Anyway to the right are the ones that turned out pretty good!!  I still can't get over that "Cutie Pie" stamp... soo cute!!
I can't wait to stamp out more of my stash... so I have them handy! I am not fussy cutting them until I am going to use them. Some times I want a border of white around the die-cuts and sometime I like it flush. I figured I would make that choice during the layout!

Stamps
Hello: Studio G
Cutie Pie: Studio G
Enjoy Today: Studio G
Smile: Studio G
XOXO: Craft Smart
Clock: Recollections at Michaels
Rose: I got at the Scrapbook Expo video here
Air Balloon: I removed to packaging to store it.FAIL
ink: Craft Smart Black

"When you have time, Craft!!" ~ JES

                                                 Anyone else doing this great idea??

My little craft for the day

Happy Valentine's Day Lovelys!!

More details coming tomorrow when the video loads... but this is my craft for the day!!

End results tomorrow!  Good Night All!

"When you have time, Craft!!" ~ JES

Valentine's Day

I hope all of my Crafty Scrappy Mamas are having a great Valentine's Day so far!!

And if you are Anti-Valentine's Day... what are you doing to celebrate it??

"When you have time, Craft!" ~JES