12x12 This Magic Moment

I used Webster's Pages paper, Prima flower and pearl swirl bling and K&Co. rub-on and butterflies.

12x12 Layout Let your light shine

I used Webster's Pages paper and trim and I also used the new Tim Holtz flower die and Prima leaves.

12x12 Happy Birthday Layout

I used Webster's Pages paper and journaling cards.

12x12 Baby Layout

I used Webster's Pages paper, prima ribbon and leaves, and a My Minds Eye title.

My 12x12 layout for the May kit Contest

Whether or not I win at least I'm getting some layouts done. Wish me luck!

May Kit from the Scrapbook Nook

My local scrapbook store hosts a monthly kit and contest. They are $5 and all you need to do is use some of everything in the kit on your project. You can enter cards, tags, layouts, minis etc.. They're pretty loose with the rules you're allowed to alter any of the products to fit your needs just as long as you used them. This is what was left after I made my layout.

My Mother's Day Gift to my Mom

This is the fourth year that I've made these calendars for my Mom on Mother's Day. It's a 6x6 flip desk calendar from Stampin' Up. What makes it so cool is the preforated pages. When you're done with the calendar you can remove the scrapbook pages and put them into a 6x6 album. If you need a great SU Demonstrator check out Jenny's blog and website. http://www.lakeshorestamping.com http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lakeshorestamping

Woo Hoo! I Won!

Back in March I entered my first scrapbooking contest. The Scrapbook Nook offers monthly kits which I used to create a 12x12 layout. I got an email a couple of weeks ago that I won. I was sooo excited! Customers that come into the store vote on the projects. I won a $10 gift certificate which I bought the May kit with and a few other goodies. Here is the layout.

Happy Earth Day!!!!

Reduce Reuse and Recycle

Every little bit helps!!!

Teacher Gift Mini Album

I made this album for my son's Kindergarten teacher. I used DCWV's Hittin' the Books paper collection.

Teacher Gift Mini Album Video

Twilight Zone

I know it's been a while since I posted anything and there is a very good reason for that. I've been consumed by the Twilight Saga. I had never seen any of the movies b/c I think a small part of me thought I would read the books. Well my sister finally convinced me to read Twilight. I've been obsessed ever since. Two weeks later I've read all four books plus Midnight Sun and I'm still thirsty for more.

Stephanie Meyer should have put warning labels on the cover of her books!

Warning: If you have anything planned in the next couple of weeks cancel it immediately!

Side Effects will include:
-dirty laundry piling up
-dust bunnies multiplying
-unable to think clearly
-dirty dishes in the sink
-constant urge to read just one more page
-dinner will be late to the table once or twice
-feeling of heart ache (from New Moon)
-laughing out loud
-weight loss

Needless to say I LOVED these books. A must read!!!!!!

March Kit Challenge from my local scrapbook store

The kit includes 1 12x12 piece of light blue cardstock, 1 1x12 strip of button patterned paper, 1 4x12 piece of alpha paper, about 20 dew drops, 1 set of foam Thickers and 1 bottle of Smooch ink. The kits are $5 and the whole purpose is to introduce people to new products. It was a great deal b/c the thickers and smooch are around $5 ea. This was the first time I had used the smooch ink. If you have ever used the smooch spritz you know how intense the color is and the same is true for the ink. I will be submitting the layout below in the challenge, if it wins I will get a $10 dollar gift certificate to the store.

Cute as a Button 12x12 Layout

This is what I came up with from the items in the March kit. It was a little challenging b/c there were some colors and items that I wouldn't normally use. But it was fun and I was able to complete a layout. Which as you may know I'm really behind on.

St. Patty's Day Hello from The Kelley Girls

Happy St. Patty's Day

Top O' the Mornin' to Ya

Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams, and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
That's the Irish for you!

Eat, Drink and be Merry!!!!

Both of my family crests

Buy Two Get One FREE!!!!

Spring is on it's way and Uppercase Living has a great promotion to help celebrate!!!

When we think of Spring we think fresh and new. The new Spring/Summer catalog has many new products to help freshen up and give your home a new look!!!! This is a great time to do just that with the buy two get one FREE promotion!!!! If you need help choosing colors or sizes please don't hesitate to call or email me. I will be happy to help you decide on a color or size, take an order over the phone or you can also place an order on my website. http://tarakelley.uppercaseliving.net

Lil' Girl Chipboard House

This is a cute little chipboard house that was so fun and easy to make. I filled it with a few picture of myself when I was a little girl. It was amazing to see how much my youngest daughter Adelyn looks like me at that age.