2 More Layouts and "Movin On Down" Pics

It's been a busy couple of weeks but I have had a few quiet moments to get some scrappin in.

Challenge # 6 ==> Reflections Half & Half - Top Focus and Treasure Pocket - pg. 84 & 118

I'm still using up the Key To My Heart paper pack and getting down to the nitty gritty. I didn't make the pocket on the layout as I liked the way it turned out. Everything is CTMH except the black felt flower band. The black is so dramatic with these colors. I love using the black card stock as the base of these layouts.

Challenge #7 ==> Imagine Understudy pg. 110

This one is less embellished. I seem to sway back and forth on straight design to blingier. Is that a word? Well it is now because it should be! On this one I just added a striped ribbon and a small lace border. Again, I'm not sure what I plan on using the pages for but may bling it out later.

And now the source for my busy-ness. Below are my moving pictures. I am moving from the upper to the lower level of the house. My new room is being set up so that I can hold classes with 4 people. As my business grows I will have to expand but this serves the purpose for now.

My daughter - the organizer - was on hand and made me do a "Hoarder" episode. Yes, my name is Christine and I AM a hoarder!! So we got to work and I went through each and every package box and bag and tossed! Here are pics of the original room 3/4th empty.

This is the new space starting to take shape.
As you enter the room you see my work desk centered to accomodate 4 people. This massive desk was moved down by my SIL and 2 of his strong buddies! Oh my gosh what a procedure! No walls or toes were damaged in this maneuver!! 

The south wall is full of cupboards. This was a secondary kitchen. DH and I removed the gas stove and fridge to clear the space. This is where my cutting stations will be. I have my Cuttlebug and Cricut set up in this area. The cupboard hold all the folders, nesties and cartridges. The grey cabinet was a donation from my lovely neighbor when she did her clean sweep earlier this year. It will be perfect for holding all my misc. embellishments.

This bookcase is my new stamp holder. It fits my hundreds of stamps and in the next few days will have my extra inks hung up above it in an old cassette holder I bought at Value Village for a dollar. Yes, I am a treasure hunter and love to find new uses for old items.

I have already designated the one huge drawer as a punch holder. I can lay out all my punches and with a quick glace I can grab exactly what I want.

These last 2 pics show tower components from a closet organtizer DH bought on sale at Canadian Tire for DS's bedroom. DS decided he'd rather hang all his clothes instead of having to fold everything for the shelves. PERFECT! I can use these in my space. The one behind my desk will hold all my catties, How-To books, and my business supplies. The other one by the door will hold miscellaneous crafting tools such as my extensive stash of adhesives. A girl can never be too rich, too sexy, or have too much adhesive!

That's the end of my scrap space tour for now. I will post final pics when it is completely organized and ready to start crafting in.
Where did the Hoarder throw out take place? In the rec room!! Take a look at this!! This is after a full day of touch and toss.

On the floor are 5 containers of stuff that will not join me in my new space. My big basket will come back in but empty - to be refilled with goodies for my class and workshop participants. The rubbermaid container will find a new use elsewhere.

And for those of you close to where I live - this coming Friday and Saturday (July 30-31) I am having a yard sale where all these much loved items will be looking for a new home. If you are local call me at 780-307-9379 for directions and come give some love to these beautiful papers, stickers, tools, etc.

2 More Layouts Done

I'm working away at the layout challenges including my own!

Challenge 4 ==>  Imagine Minuet Pg 46-47

I used CTMH Emporium L2. I decided to try and use up my 1000's of eyelets so I added 2 rows of complimentary colors to the bottom of the layout. I liked the medalions on one of B&T sheets so I cut them out of the sheet and glued them down. I also used some distressing techniques by sanding all the edges and "leathered" the cardstock.

Challenge 5 ==>  Cherish easy Inspiration Pg 106-107

The next layout goes back to the Key To My Heart Kit. I so love these colors. I'm also trying to use up each pack and stop my hoarding!! This layout is pretty basic as I'm not quite sure how I'm going to use it yet. I added a Buttercup ribbon border then equally spaced Cranberry mini brads across the ribbon. I used edge anchors to hold the ribbon ends. I used half an anchor edge to hold down the ribbon and sassy strands on the LH page.

I would have had a couple more layouts but I got distracted by a few tutorials out there. I'm working on an envelop album and a T-slider card! I tried my hand at paper piecing for the first time as well. Wow! I should have tried this technique sooner. So many ideas, so little crafting hours in a day!

Key To My Heart Layout Challenge

I've decided to do some catchup work on my layouts. I'm starting at the beginning of Helen Onulyks Scrapbook Challenge and since it is up to 66 now I'm waaaaaaay behind! I love these because they use our program books which are fantastic starting points for your pages.

I used an old Constant Campaign kit called Key To My Heart. I love love love this paper. Here are my layouts for challenges 1, 2, and 3.

Challenge 1 ==> Cherish Abstract Pg 66-67

I used machine stitching on the 2 small cross pieces and a couple of elements from Heartfelt Whimsy.

Challenge 2 ==> Imagine Memoirs Complete Pg 66-67

Again I played with  my sewing machine and used some decorative stitching on either side of the cross pieces at the bottom of the layout. The ribbon, paper clips, and brads are from the Connections Club mini Black assortment pack.

Challenge 3 ==> Cherish Now and Then Pg 100-101

I used 4 Pewter photo holders and a combination of 2 types of sassy strands to outline the frame on the LHS page.

Stay tuned for more layouts and my second tutorial! The tutorial is on how to build a basic hinged box. This can then be used for a variety of projects such as a paper suitcase or purse-type tote.