Mon Scrapbook Rak Winner!

I have a winner for the MonScrapbook blog follower!

A big thank you to......
Jamie

You won an awesome set of My Little Shoebox Alphas!Congrats Jamie! Email me your address so I can ship these out to you!
Thanks bunches

at the beach

It's our Creative Scrappers reveal with sketch 67. I created a page using a pic of my hubby on the beach! It was a photo taken in Fort Lauderdale Nov 1998!
I used the new collection from October Afternoon --



you can view the sketch HERE.
HOpe you can scrap a bit today!

New Sultane Papers!

Take a peek at these new papers from Sultane that just arrived at MonScrapbook.com

aren't they yummy?
I love the bright colors ... must add this to my "WANT IT" List!

CLICK HERE to PURCHASE!

She's All That!

My Dear Friend Stephie and I scrapbooked last night till about 1am. I was getting a little sleepy so I had to kick her out ! hahaha... It's always fun to scrap with someone else sometimes but then there are moments when your Scrappy Friend says " Are you Scrappin Her Again?!" In a joyful way of course .. and I replied YES! Yes I am!!!

I don't have many photos as most of you know .. my little nieces are a few hours away from me and her mom doesn't take many pics..( HINT HINT!) the only pics i have are the ones I've stollen off Facebook for them... and well I am limited. So yes, I have scrapbooked my older nieces again!

Hopefully soon i'll have more pics but for now .. it's to my current stash of G and S!

She's All That!

Basic Grey Lemonade papers were used for this page, and my gobs of glitter!
And i'll let you all know that next week I do have a pic of hubby that i'm scrappin!! It's only 11 years old but it's still good! hahahah Stephie! XOXO

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Don't forget tonight is Big Brother! Are you watching??
Have you seen this picture of Jeff and Russell ??? DROOL!!!



Oh my... god makes wonderful creatures!!

On that note, have a great Sunday night!

Mon Scrapbook Reveal #4

Yes, My 4th reveal for my Guest DT Term at MonScrapbook.com .
My Kit is slowly coming to bits and pieces. I have used pretty much everything in this kit except for the orange alphas... I have a few diecuts left that I might be able to do a little something with .. but what a fabulous kit this month.


My page is called " Blooming".
This was a picture taken at the Kingsbrae Gardens in New Brunswick.

Don't forget to add yourself as a follower to the Mon Scrapbook blog! I have a prize for someone at the end of the month.. so far I only have Jamie who's registered!!!

TFL and Have a great Sunday!

Mon Scrapbook Reveal #3

Sunday was reveal day for me at MonScrapbook.com for my GDT spot!

I completed another page with this fabulous kit - I called the page Just G. for my niece
I used ribbons to accent the bottom of my page and a little detail at the top .. love the mix of colors




thanks for looking!
I have to get ready for work, so gotta run!

Creative Scrappers Reveal

It's Reveal day!

2 for me actually ... MonScrapbook.com will be revealed a bit later tonight but I wanted to share a page I created for our Creative Scrappers Reveal today!

It's a layout about me... at almost 38
I added some journaling that reflects where I am at right now and what I'd like to do in the near future ...



Papers used are from October Afternoon which can be purchased HERE!
and yes, I need another color of glimmer mist.... i only have green!!! But yes, it's on the list of things to purchase!

It's going to be a great sunny day here in New Brunswick, I think Hubby and I have a few errands to do and then some relax time in the hammock! I worked over 48 hours this week and the last thing i want to do is CLEAN HOUSE ... so that can wait ...

I hope you have a fabulous ... Scrappy Day!

Mon Scrapbook Sneak 3&4

My Guest DT Kit from Mon Scrapbook.com is now available for sale!
I just finished 2 layouts last night ( sneak peek below ) and I can tell you I used everything in this kit other than the orange chipboard alphas.. but if my mojo is up for it today, maybe I can do a 5th layout with my left overs. This kit is so much fun to work with and I am sure you won't be disappointed! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE! and if you look closely at the NEW Products in store, you'll see some AMAZING NEW Prima flowers!!!

and to see 2 of my layouts done with this kit CLICK HERE and HERE!
and the others will be posted on Sunday the 16 and 23.

Reveal for August 16th called Just G.


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Reveal for August 23th called Blooming.

That's My Scrappy News for you today!
Chow for Now

Mon Scrapbook Reveal #2

It's Sunday today and that means my layout #2 at MonScrapbook is revealed!
I am really enjoying this kit .. it's filled with nice bright colors and of course My Little Shoebox never disappoints!

This is a layout I created of my niece being " Playful "





So nice and bright isn't it? and that black cardstock is perfect to show off those colors. Speaking of Cardstock... Um when i was playing with this page I had a black embossed piece of cardstock that came with the kit .... I started painting the edges to showcase the embossed work and um.. I goofed!

this is what the layout looked like .. I didn't like it so I removed the black painted cardstock and added a plain one!



HOpe you have a fabulous Sunday! It's going to be nice and sunny here today. Maybe a day trip for hubby and I... or just relaxing in the hammock!

I'll have another Mon Scrapbook Reveal next Sunday so I hope you'll stop by!
Don't forget to add yourself as a follower and let me know ... I have a rak at the end of the month for one lucky lady!

Chow for Now!

I won, I won!

I can barely contain Myself!
I won a collection pack of Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly!


Way back when Cosmo Cricket was introducing their new releases.. they had a contest and Jill from A Million Little Things was a winner... Jill wanted to share the prizes with her blog readers and YUP.. I was chosen! WOOP WOOP! I love a million little things and it's often the first site I check in the morning... the NEW Products section in the store that is!

Thanks for 4 sharing JILL and I look forward to getting these new YUMMY Cosmo Cricket Goodies!

Scrappin Outside!

yes, exactly what the title says!!! Hubby went to work today for 12:30pm and I wanted to go outside and sit.. but sometimes I get so bored just sitting there watching the clouds go by. So today, I decided to take some scrap supplies out ( limited amounts!) and scrapbook. I must say I had a blast!!! The wind was perfect, I had a cold beer and I had a place on my patio table with perfect lighting .... aaaah... fabulous day!

I finished 2 pages.. 1 of them I can show you.. the other will be for the Creative Scrappers Reveal on August 16th. I am way ahead of myself!!

I used these fabulous papers from Sultane, a Manufacturer based out of France - You can get these papers at MonScrapbook.com ... CLICK HERE!


The layout is called Back Home...
When we open the door to the back porch ... this is what we say to him ... Every time!!!

- Be Good, Stay out of trouble, if you get in trouble RUN RUN RUN Back Home -
this is usually followed by a Love You Buzz Buzz! ... yes we are crazy for our kitty!!!!


Chow for Now!

GDT Sneak Peek!

I woke up early this morning and for some reason my scrap table was calling my name... I usually don't scrap till late at night but today was an early day. I played with a few papers from my Mon Scrapbook.com kit and finished my page due to be revealed this Sunday! I know, I am early .. BONUS!

Here is a sneak peek for you..

you'll have to come back on Sunday to see my first attempt at completing this page and my final version! I goofed and decided to change my background.. I love the end result.

Other than that.. Hubby and I had a little photoshoot today... more of Eddie than anything but i did get a great pic of hubby...

Isn't he just so sexy?! LOL!!!

I am so tired tonight.. my eyes are heavy and so dry. It's going to be an early night!
Hubby and I just shared about 3 hours outside in the sun, I did my fair share of swinging in the hammock and enjoying a few Bud Light Lime! ... Our weeks are so busy working shift work and traveling to and from work that sitting down relaxing sometimes feel sooo good!

I hope you had a great day and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends!

Talk again soon!

My Interview as GDT!

It's August!!
Already it's starting on a positive note; the sun is shinning and i am featured as a guest designer at Mon Scrapbook from Quebec! Very exciting. My interview is posted this morning ...

You'll also want to add yourself as a follower to their awesome blog... leave a comment on my blog indicating you added yourself as a follower and I'll have a little somethin' somethin' for one lucky follower on August 31!

* the interview is in French and English, just scroll down for the english version!
YOUPEEEEEEEEEEEE... I am very excited to be a guest and can't wait to show you some of my layouts created with the kit. ( First reveal is tomorrow ) I used the awesome papers for the sketch reveal at Creative Scrappers as well, i couldn't help myself .. it was perfect!



Can you introduce yourself in few words?
My name is Kristine. I’m 37 years old and live in New Brunswick Canada. I am a full time airline employee and part time Scrapbooker! I am married to a Scrap Supportive husband and we love our furry 9 year old kitty Eddie. We have no children so pictures of our nieces/nephews and cat are often found in the centre of my pages.

When and how did you start scrapbooking?
I started Scrapbooking in the Winter of 2006 with my first paper collection, the famous SLAB V from my local craft store and once I discovered Basic Grey and online scrapbook stores I was hooked! I wanted a new hobby since I had already completed cross stitching, lampshade making, and tole painting… scrapbooking was next! I enjoy the art of photography, and my nieces growing up so quickly made me want to capture a few of those memories for my family.

What is your "scrap" path ?
Once I started scrapbooking I worked at my local scrapbook store and teaching classes. I started submitted to online galleries and magazines, and was published a few times and then I branched out by creating my own blog and website. I created mini album kits and a sketch challenge site to encourage others and offer them a place to come and get ideas. I am still growing as a Scrapbooker and I look forward to the months and years ahead.

What is your creative process?
I sometimes scrapbook for a photo, but often find myself scrapbooking with new papers and trying to find a photo that matches. I get my papers ready, my photo ( I rarely use more than 1 pic!) a few embellishments, and lately my edge distresser . If I want to do a quick page, I use a sketch or if I want to do something different I usually grab a magazine or search online galleries for inspiration. I then put my page together and scream at my husband to come help me with a title!

Do you have any tools, materials or embellishments of choice?
My favourite items at this moment are my edge distresser, my brown ink pad, bright colored papers, and circle punch! I love circles and flowers and you can usually see a few on my pages.

Do you have any tips or advice to give us?
My advice would be to enjoy the process. Scrapbooking can sometimes be overwhelming with new products, new techniques, new things to Do and Not Do … but really its about preserving memories. Our families won’t care if the latest papers are used or if we inked our edges or not … they’ll care that our name is signed on the back of our layouts and we wrote the date the photo was taken.
My tip to all scrapbookers would be to challenge yourself. Try a few challenges, a sketch or scraplift your favourite designer. You might find an idea or two which will help you evolve and enjoy the process that much more!