Tia's Retreat Book

Hello everyone!  Here is a simple little mini book I made for our retreat a couple years back for a friend who attended.  Very fun!  All papers are MME and the cardstock is Bazzil Basics.

Some doodlebug stickers & a flower from the dollar store.  The rub-on is Chatterbox.

A post-it note makes a nice little journal spot.  Sticker is Art Warehouse.

Scrapworks Hug, some ribbon, Bazzill Chip topper & I’m not sure where the square stickers came from.

Acrylic Piece from Joann’s.  Cross sticker from Jolee’s & the quote was from some KI Memories paper that I cut out.  Flower is Prima.

Ribbon, and the metal tag was from a Christmas collection from DCWV.

Thanks so much for looking!
Elle

Cards, Cards & more Cards!

I’ve been working on ways to streamline my process and get to where I am actually doing less but sharing more.  Sometimes it involves tough choices of maybe just not sharing everywhere, and sometimes it’s about using technology to work for you instead of against you.  My twitter connection is still all dorked up, but luckily my posterous is working great!  So enough of all of that boring stuff, here are some of the cards I’ve been working on & that have been accumulating in my “need to share” list…..

All cards have the following supplies: Bazzill Basics Cardstock (various texture/color) and My Mind’s Eye patterned paper.  The products that vary are listed after the card.


GenX alphabet stickers.  I LOVE the fact that they are BIG!


Making Memories Jellies, 3” circle punch


Making Memories Jellies


Fiskars scallop punch, Bazzill Basics Chip Toppers


More Bazzill Basics Chip Toppers


Fiskars scallop, Bazzill Basics Chip Topper, File tab punch


Fiskars scallop, Bazzill Basics Chip Topper, 3” punch



Fiskars scallop, Bazzill Basics Chip Topper, 3” circle punch



Whale of a punch Scallop circle, TAG stamps, Dymo labels, Stampin-UP ink


Index tab punch, TAG stamps, Stampin-UP ink


Index tab punch, TAG stamps, Dymo labels, Stampin-UP ink



Index tab punch, TAG stamps, Dymo labels, Stampin-UP ink, Whale of a punch Scallop circle, 7Gypsies stickers, 3” circle punch



Prima Flower, 3” circle punch, Creating Keepsakes stickers


Whale of a punch Scallop circle, Bazzill Basics Chip Toppers


GenX alphabet

Wow, that was so much easier, thanks for looking!

Twitter -> FB update broken #bzdesign

Just wanted to let you know I had tweeted a few things that did not get updated onto FB properly.  Come to find out the link between my two accounts is broken.  I’m trying to get it resolved, but all I’m getting is that “twitter is over capacity”. Sigh…. But I promise I won’t give up!  The important part was to just let you all know that packages have been shipped out & most of you should already have them.  Thanks so much!

New Etsy Listing

Facebook connection didn’t work right… but never fear, here’s the link….

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55717695/iconz-halloween

Rubber Stamps Listed!

OK, I was going to go the Amazon route, but unless I misunderstand, I have to pay $40/month to list something that is all mine.  If I want to list a duplicate of something that is already there, there is just a listing fee.. What?!?! Not so entrepreneurial-minded if you ask me! So, their loss, I listed them on esty instead.  I'm so excited to see something that is completely my artwork out there!



http://www.etsy.com/listing/49453916/hand-sketched-rubber-stamps

Birthday Cards Galore

Here are some birthday cards I made from some scraps left over from a mini book project I did.  I love doing this as it really makes me think creatively, I use up stuff, so less waste, and I always have cards to send out! 

More WordZ

OK, I got the rest of the WordZ listed, that I have done, you can check them all out here... http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenzillaScrapping  I will be making more soon, so if you have any suggestions, send them my way, please!  Thanks so much & have a groovy day!

Shop Update

WordZ products are now becoming available.  I have 9 sets ready to go, more in the works!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenzillaScrapping?view_type=gallery&page=1

Beautiful Girl - Mini Album

Cute little mini album I made awhile back for a friend of mine...

All folded up....

Side one

Side two

Made from 1 12" cardstock & some pretty scraps I had left over.  Perfect for a brag book, fits right into your purse. NJoy & thanks for looking!

Cards galore

Here are just some various cards I made after a mini book project, hope you enjoy!

Very cute little happy birthday card

Similar style, cutout left over from making circles.....

and just a blank one to do whatever with....

Amusement Layout

Here's a layout a did a couple years back from our first family vacation.  We went to Gatlinburg.  Ben had a ton of fun riding the rides and the people running them were so sweet because they just let him keep riding over  over.  Love the big circles, the big Basic Grey label plate, memorabilia & my handwriting.

Thanks for looking!

Quick Cards

Just a couple of quick cards I made using some scraps that were left over from another project.  I know they are blurry.  Yes, that is my handwriting.

 

  

Quick & easy, my favorite kinds!  Thanks for looking!

Mini Phone Book

This is a little book I made for Ben back when he was trying to learn people's addresses & phones.  I haven't found an easy way to update it, as it has changed considerably.  A 3 ring might have been better?

 

He picked out all the papers that he wanted to use.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

I think if I did one again, I would just have lined paper on the one side & let him write it, and in a 3 ring.  That way it can be changed/updated & capture his handwriting.

Thank You Cards

The image quality of these isn't the best, I was fooling around with my camera settings, but I think you'll still be able to see them OK.

 

  

Just some quick, fun cards using up some scraps from other project. I love being able to stretch out supplies & it is certainly nice to have a stack of cards ready to go when I need them!

Thanks for looking!

michelle

Valentine & Love card posting

This week, I'm getting a posting done, YEA!!!  I thought you might enjoy a cute little card for Valentine's Day...

 

Cute and Simple.  Label from Jo-Ann's, paper is DCWV & Cardstock is from Bazzill... 

nJoy & thanks for looking!
Elle

CheckBoxZ - Uploaded

Here they are, in all their done, posted glory!!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40328336
Thanks for checking them out, they are ubercute!!!

National Hot Dog Day

OK, so I'm a day late & a dollar short - again, but with it being Super Bowl Sunday and all, I figured at a least a few of these would be consumed today.  And just to get you going, here's a lovely picture for you....

  

A real life, honest to goodness old-fashioned Drive-Up in Peru, IN.  They have some of the best hotdogs, ever!

 

And yes, that is really their name.  Doesn't it make you giggle?!  So go scrap some food pictures, you know you want to, I dare you...

National Oatmeal Month - January

OK, I was going to get a video clip to stick in here, but I couldn't find one I like, so we'll just go without the music.....

I have a confession to make.... I didn't get any layouts uploaded last week.  I did get more of my mom's pictures sorted - found her old report cards from elementary school, her birth certificate, and a bunch of hospital stuff from my brothers' births - cool stuff. I did get the CheckBoxZ finished up, so I just need to snap some pics & upload them to the shop.  I did start a layout of my nephew's birthdays.  I think I'm doing 5 on a page.  Even grabbed a couple out of my parent's duplicates folder, how cool is that?  I did sing special music yesterday & have a nice long lunch with pastor Kay.  I did take a nap.  I did help my parents by cleaning out their closet.  Mostly.  My dad needs to give up some of his coats.  And I did proof some of my digital photos.  I'm down to doing about a folder a week instead of before.  But they are still getting done.  It's eating an elephant - one bite at a time.  But I'm sorry I didn't get any layouts uploaded.  I also did run out of time and energy.  The new schedule is kicking my hiney, but it will be OK.

OK, and since my mom has always said I'll be late for my own funeral, which means I suppose in this case that I'm a day late & a dollar short, it was national oatmeal month in January.  So, I think you should celebrate by having a big, steaming bowl of this yummy goodness.  And yes, I recommend this brand, and this kind of oatmeal.  Free your tastebuds from instant, it's worth it, trust me.  Now, in Ireland, they call it porridge, you know as in "peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot, nine days old".  But whatever name you call it, there is only 1 word to describe it - yummy, hearty, delicious, filing, good for you... OK, maybe more than 1....

 

And yes, clementines are darling, and yummy too.  We each bunches of them, thanks to an old Spanish prof I had at IUPUI who turned me on to them.   They are so easy to peel, small & yummy!

So, I also challenge you to make a layout about your love of oatmeal (or clementines) and if you want, send it to me, I'll post it here, just email me benzillascrapping at gmail dot com...

Happy scrapping!

elle