A sense of accomplishment

Finally I have started a project and actually finished it. I know, a gold star for me right. It has been hard juggling working extra hours and doing the things a home maker should. I have just a couple of weeks until I am also back to school full time so I feel this rushed push to start a big project before it is too late. I am not working well under this pressure. Last night I finally sat down started a project AND finished it. It was something small but it is done.

I put this adorable little monster on a plain white tee that I had and didn't really like. The monster is clip art from a free digital scrapbooking kit from Craftastical. The direct link to her post with this kit is here. I really love her blog. Here is the basic how-to on this. I sized the clip are to what I wanted and printed it out.

I then traced the image using a light box (a window also works) and these iron transfer pencils:

I have to say Generals Transfer Pencils are easy to work with. This is what I came up with after tracing:

I just put it down on my shirt and hit it with a hot iron. It was easy because the image was pretty much small enough that it would fit under my iron but you might want to think about pinning it down if you will have to move your iron. After it was transferred I just began stitching using 3-ply floss and a hoop. Mostly back stitch, nothing fancy. You can find some good basic instructions here at Sublime Stitching. Anyways, this is a close up of the finished product:

Sorry my pictures have been cruddy. I updated my droid to the new Froyo OS and now my Vignette app is not focusing right. It is my fault for letting hubby install it before Verizon says it is time. I think he has more fun playing with my phone than I have! I leave you with a picture of a little buddy I found outside with the kids this evening.

Hubby wanted to keep him but I resisted. I was sure he would go the same way as the sea monkeys....

Unlocked Autumn Freebie

I finally got a chance to finish a layout I has started with "Unlocked Autumn"! Man there is a ton of stuff going on and I guess MLAS being down kinda bumped digiscrapping to the back. It doesn't help that I have gotten a few chances lately to get my hands on some paper and that has been really fun :) But I am back in front of the monitor and ready to go. So look for more updates over the next few weeks or so! Anyways here is my layout using ad77design's "Unlocked Autumn" kit!

I made this layout into a quickpage for you! Just click on the image!

That's all I have for now. I am really hoping to take some pictures of stuff I have been working on in the paper world and post that up here.... So much to do so little time!

MLAS is Back and I have freebie for you!

Finally MLAS is back up and running. I have a ton of work to do on challenges. I am not sure if I will get them all done because I am working really hard on a Halloween party for the Mom's group I am an assistant Organizer for. It is also an excuse to break out some paper supplies. Anyways, RebeccaPSP has a great new kit out called Decadence. Just click on the image or HERE to go to the store. Right now it is just $2.50!


This was a really fun kit to work with! It is pretty and grungy all in one. I think it would be awesome for a wedding album... especially mine! Well I got a layout and a quickpage for you from this kit. First up, the layout:


I'm not going to lie... I did this while watching the show "Glee" I guess it is just that inspiring lol! And finally, a quickpage! Just click on the image to go to the download!

It's about Time!

I have a freebie for you guys today!!! Finally!!! Well I am dealing with being sick and putting up with sick kiddos. I ended up having to take my little man to the doctor yesterday. It's just another fun virus. With my daughter she hardly ever got sick, and when she did it wasn't a big deal. The smallest virus means sleepless nights, weird rashes, and mouth sores with the little guy... Oh well! Anyways I am blabbing on. Here is a recent layout I did with the Ravena's Wedding kit by Ad77Design:

I really love all the circular elements she included! Here is a preview of the kit:


The image is linked to her store at My Life and Scrap or you can click HERE.

And last but not least I made a quickpage out of that layout :) Here is what it looks like:

Again, the image is linked to box.net or click HERE!

Thanks again for looking! The new round of challenges are up at My Life and Scrap (Capturing Life's Special Moments in Pixels). I will probably work on those next week to be honest. I need a little break :) Anyways, until next time!!!

A fix on my last Freebie!

Sooooo there is egg on my face! I guess zipping and posting that last freebie alpha using my itty bitty laptop was not the smartest of ideas. I have since discovered that I can set the posting time so that even when I am on vacation I can publish stuff without having to scramble on the mini 'puter. Well the link in the original post has been fixed but I am going to post it again here. Thanks so much! Also there is still time to name the matching kit and win it over at the forums at My Life and Scrap. Image is linked!

New kit,a freebie, and a contest!!!

I am on travel again so I am writing you from my mini laptop... a little frustrating!

RebeccaPSP has teamed up with Dogs Day designs and put out this amazing kit:


The best part is that all you have to do is name it and you could win it! You can enter the contest HERE at MLAS; the site with a lot of heart.

Here is my Layout using this amazing kit:

This was taken at a haunted ghost tour in downtown Wilmington, NC

Finally, here is a free alpha that I made to coordinate with this amazing kit. Click the image or HERE to download.

Thanks again for looking! Leave me some love if you like the new alpha freebies! Also, I might have some really good news in the next couple of days!!!

Finally a Freebie

Ok well I did get a chance to whip up this Alpha for ya! I have been having fun playing with alphas! This was made with an Action I downloaded from Atomic Cupcake! I think it is the perfect Alpha because it is black and brown (I can never decided which to use lol) and it has some grunge to it but is still a script. Just click on the Image to Download:

Paper used in preview is by Designs by Rozie

Exciting News and a Freebie

Woooo Hooooo I am officially part of Rebecca_psp's Creative Team over at My Life and Scrap. This is super exciting!!!



I am uber stoked to be working with such a talented team of ladies! In celebration I have made a Quick Page freebie to share with everyone!! Here is the original Layout using Rebecca_psp's Oh Man kit Avaliabe at My Life and Scrap :



And here is the Quick Page:

Just click on the image or HERE to download. Have a great day!!!

Fun Layout and a Photo Mask Freebie

Today I have really had a blast making some pages. I had these cute pictures of Lillian scribbling on Linus with some markers. I made up my mind not to start off with a template because it seems that that's the only way I can get a page going. I will admit it was a stretch but I loved the idea of using some scribbly photo masks. Somehow I did not have any downloaded so I whipped some up with the handy Wacom! Anyways here is the Layout:

Credits: Paper is from the "Boho Baby" kit by Gypsy Couture, People Embellishment is by Pamela Dempsey Designs from "Grandma's Porch", The torn paper piece is by MajorTiggerScraps, and the fonts are Alabama and A Morris Line


And Finally a Freebie! Since I had to make those photo masks from scratch I guess I am obligated to share! You can click on the image or HERE to download. Enjoy

This week I have put my name out there for my first two Creative teams! *fingers crossed*

Fun Layout and a *Freebie*

Well I am still chugging along on the challenges at My Life and Scrap You can check out my gallery HERE. This is the page I did for the Font Challenge.



We used the journal font and I put it as my title. I messed with the layer blending options and I really like how this came out. I think that page really shows off Kara Henry's Brave butterfly kit that she has posted as a freebie. You can find her blog HERE


And lastly, here is a template freebie for everyone! Just click on the image or HERE to download. I hope you enjoy!

More challenges and a freebie!

I decided to try the mystery layout challenge over at MLAS. It was interesting to say the least. Basically you are coping a layout that you have never seen before using directions. Here is what I cam up with:I am not sure if I am completely thrilled with it. It was nice to try something of a different style. I am not usually one to use those multi-frames but it was fun and that part is cool.


So I decided that I would make a template out of yesterday's "Fly Boy" Layout. Here is a freebie for you guys to enjoy as well!
Click on the image above or here for the download. I hope you like it!!