Scrapbook Class at Reynoldsburg Library

Come join my sister, Joan, and I at Reynoldsburg Library February 4th from 7pm to 9pm.  We are very excited to add this to our fun list of things we are doing.  We will make a 2 page layout using some fun inking techniques.

If you're interested in joining us, email joan.ferner@gmail.com.  If you have questions and would like to talk with one of us, contact Joan at 614-539-5335 or Jane at 614-725-9677.  The more the merrier!  

This is the layout we will be making. 

All supplies will be provided to complete the layout.  You will also receive your own tape runner that is yours to keep, all for $6.  

Reserve your kit today.

Flirty

Be on the lookout!  Our Spring/Summer catalog will start February 1st.  Have you ordered everything you need from our Fall/Winter catty before it ends?  We have 4 paper packs that will not carry over to the new catalog.  Flirty is one of those.  

I posted on the 1st about my weight loss adventure with my friends and family.  Susan and I have been best friends since we were 9 years old--over 30 years.  My Flirty layout was inspired by her.  We have plans of getting together this spring (she lives in Toledo) and we will take our pictures for the layout.  She is an "amazing" friend.  She has been through everything with me.  I love her so much.  

Supplies Used: 
Flirty My Reflections Paper Packet
Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Embellishments

This packet will not be available after January 31st.  Get Flirty today.
Happy Scrapping!
Jane

Technique Boutique: Random Stamping

What is random stamping?  It's a great technique for making your own B&T (Background and Texture) paper.  Below is a great instructional video by CTMH demonstrating random stamping.  

I wanted snowflakes on my winter layout and didn't have paper to match my color scheme.  So using this technique, I created my own.  I will be teaching this technique for my January club and we will be making this layout.

Happy New Year!  Every year I make a New Years resolution to lose weight. I've been overweight all of my life.  When I was a little girl, my mom had to order my clothes from the JC Penney catalog and they were labeled "Pretty Plus".  It was embarrassing.  It was also frustrating because my friends had the "cool" clothes...the "cool" clothes didn't come in my size:(

It's very hard when I'm the only one trying in the house...and we ALL could benefit from healthier habits.  Well, this year, Bill is going to do it with me.  Bill does most of the cooking in our house, so it was hard to get home from work and see that he prepared a meal for the family and tell him, "I can't have that".  I could see the disappointment and frustration on his face. And then there was my frustration.  He knew I couldn't eat deep fried fish and french fries for dinner.  It often felt like sabotage, even though I knew that was not his intention...it sure felt that way.  Now that we are on the same page, we can support each other and motivate each other.  Our boys will benefit too!  I'm just waiting to hear their complaints that there is no ice-cream in the freezer.  Bwahhahahah.

I also have a support system with my friends.  Two of my best friends, Susan and Melissa, are on an adventure to lose weight too.  They live in Toledo and I live in Columbus.  Thank goodness for technology.  We've promised to hold each other accountable.  We can text each other every time we think of "falling off the wagon".  We are going to report our weight loss to each other every week.  All 3 of us are very competitive...look out by friends...I'm here to win.  I say that jokingly, but we are all going to win in the end.  I'm 41 years old and my body feels older than that!

Although I haven't been dedicated to posting on my blog consistently, my next New Years resolution is to do just that.  I'm hoping to get more artwork posted, but I'm also going to share the success' of our families journey to losing weight.  I'll keep you updated on Susan and Melissa too.

I know there are many people out there just like myself, Susan and Melissa.  We can do this together!  I need all the support and motivation I can get.

Starting Weight:  236--can't believe I'm posting that
Eating plan choice:  Low Carb--I've re-read the Atkins book, downloaded the carb counting app, and I've been to the grocery store.

I've just about done every diet out there.  My biggest success was 11 years ago when I lost 40 pounds in 4 months doing Atkins. I kept it off for approximately 3 years.  Then I changed jobs.  I gained the "freshman 20" in the first 6 months.  I stayed at that weight for 2 years.  I then returned to my previous company and gained the "freshman 20" in the first 6 months.  Gained the 40 pounds back.  During all this time, I've tried all kinds of eating plans.  WW works great, but for a person like me, I have to have the accountability of the meetings.  I wasn't accountable to myself to continue to go to them and eventually my eating habits were right back to where they were....and so is my weight.  Since my biggest success was lo carb, that's what we are doing.  Cutting out flour, breads, sugar etc.

Stay tuned for next Tuesday's report of our first week.

Exercise?  One thing at a time.  LOL

Thanks for listening, listening and motivating me thru this tough journey.

Jane

Winter Days

What a beautiful snowy weekend.  Max couldn't wait to get outside to go sledding.  His friend came over and they played for quite some time!  I didn't make it outside to take any pictures, but I was inspired for my scrapbook page.  The kids have a few more days off school, so I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to get some pictures of the kids having fun in the snow.  

Supplies Needed:
Avonlea My Reflections paper packet
Exclusive Inks:  Slate and White Daisy
Juniper Exclusive Ink - Discontinued
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge
Card Stock: Whisper, Slate, Smokey Plum, and White Daisy
Embellishments:  Filigree Charms and "swirly pewter brad"
Glitz Glitter Gel

I also used my new Fiskar Interchangable Punch System for the "snowflake ribbon" that goes thru the middle of the page.  I chose random snow flakes to cover with White Daisy ink to bring focus to the snow flakes.

I chose one of the beautiful papers from the Avonlea paper packet to cut out the letters for my title and edged them with Slate ink.

When making my own background and Texture (B & T) paper on the bottom half of the layout, I used snowflakes.  Follow the rule of 3 when doing your random stamping.  I also chose to use Juniper ink on a few of the snowflakes to make them stand out.  

I also edged my paper in random spots and the corners with Slate ink.  

For my embellishments, I chose Filigree Charms and a "swirly pewter brad". 

  

I finished the layout off with 3 snowflakes from our Art Philosphy Cricut Collection. I added some Glitz Glitter Gel to make it BLING:)

I can't wait to get some fun pictures on this layout.  I've made 7 kits for our January club.  I hope they enjoy making it as much as I did!

Stay safe and warm in the cold weather.  I told my husband today..."Only 4 more months and we'll be mowing the lawn".  Yes, he looked at me like I was crazy, but hey, I have to have something to look forward to.  Think Spring!!!

Speaking of Spring....our new Spring Catalog will be coming soon.  The catalog will be available starting February 1st.  If there's anything left on your wishlist from our Fall 2012 catalog, get it now...only 32 days left to purchase.

Thanks for stopping by...happy scrapping!
Jane

Welcome to our November Hop!  If you arrived from Deb K.'s Blog you are in the right place!  Please continue to follow our blog hop and enjoy all the beautiful artwork and creativity.  If you've started here, continue "hopping" to Nicole's Blog.  You will know you have reached the end when you end up right back here.  

This month we've chosen layout #2 (pg 8-9) and a card pattern #20 (pg 42-43) from our "Make It From The Heart" pattern book.  

Fall is such a beautiful season.  I had great intentions of getting some pictures of our family playing in the leaves this year.  However, my father became very ill and time got away.  I guess I have my layout for next fall already done:)

I used our Color-Ready Accents-Arbor Wooden Shapes to add dimension to my page.  This is the first I've used our wooden shapes and I L.O.V.E. them.  I will definitely be getting more of them! 

The card pattern we chose is a very simple and easy pattern.  This card pattern is perfect for Christmas cards because it is quick and simple assembly.     

I chose our Pear & Partridge paper.  The sample layout used ribbon, but I chose to make the "ribbon" out of paper by folding like an accordion and adhering to the card.  I also used our Irresistibles Persnickety Journaling Spots.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please hop on over to Nicole's Blog.

Make sure you join us next month...we'll be showcasing layout #3 and the card will be pattern #21.

September Blog Hop!

Welcome to our September Blog Hop!  If you've arrived from Deb K.'s blog, you're in the right spot:)  If you're just starting here, simply follow the trail until you have visited all the blogs in the hop.  You will know you reached the end when you wind up back here.  This month we have decided to go with "Consultants Choice".  When you are done viewing my project, I encourage you to hop over to Nicole's blog and check out what she has created this month.    

My family and I just took a week off to spend together before our kids head back to school...we had a "staycation".  We chose to do day trips and/or activities to just spend time together.  One of our fun days included hiking to Old Man's Cave in Logan, Ohio.  What a beautiful day we had for hiking.  The views were absolutely amazing.  Our kids had never been hiking, so they were in total awe of everything they saw.  I love it when our family makes memories that we will never forget.  I'm sharing a layout from our day of hiking.  

I hope you enjoy our blog hop and get inspiration for your projects.  I used some techniques from my "Technique Boutique" lessons.  Feel free to check those out and be on the lookout for more!

Thanks so much for looking and I hope to see you again as a follower.  Have a safe holiday weekend!
Jane

Supplies used:
My Reflections Avonlea paper
Make It From The Heart Volume 1: pattern 9
Campin' Fever stamp set
Chipboard letters
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Click HERE to move on to Nicole's blog.