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My friend Brenda’s last day was Friday. I altered my 1st journal for her going away present. Unfortunately, this is the only pic I snagged of it. I took inspiration from the fabulous journal my best friend, Reyanna, gave me for my birthday. I am so happy how it turned out.

Materials:

• Moleskin sketch journal (no lines)
• Basic Grey Urban Prairie
• Stampin’ Up Scallop Square Punch
• American Crafts Chipboard Embellishments
• Small yellow clip from my childhood
• Modge Podge finish

About a month ago I went to Joann’s with my mom to shop for lining for curtains we made. We took a number to have it cut and I took a stroll down the scrapbook isle to kill time. I found an Amy Butler scrapbook line and almost screamed with glee when I found a beautiful 8×8 scrapbook on the shelf. Did my eyes deceive me? Could this be so? I knew that my scrapbook stash would soon be growing. I took a look at the $27- price tag and my list of scrapbook projects fluttered away. Needless to say, I left empty handed, went home, and took out my Amy Butler FABRIC STASH instead. As usual, I ended up folding it up and put it away. I still haven’t found the right projects for those yet.

Two weeks ago my sister and I went to Big Lots for God knows what and lo and behold, God does answer prayers. I saw it at a glance but knew in an instant what it was. The very Amy Butler scrapbook from Joann’s sat on the Big Lots shelf under a stack of off brand cardstock. I scooped it up and called for my sister, “Q!!!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS?????” I looked for any others sitting on the shelf to verify the price was right but it was the ONLY one. SIX DOLLARS!!!

I am a happy gal.This scrapbook is just for me and all about me & my craft projects. I’d like to have a place to archive my craft happiness.

I started the pages friday at scrapbook club. The pic on the left is the title page. Didn’t realize until I scanned it in that the letters in ‘amy’ are all wonky. The pic on the right is the second page. I need to take and print out the pic of the purse I made at STITCH LAB in my Sewing 1 class. I am so proud of that class and love that the motif of the printed paper matches the print of my purse. I’ve received a lot of compliments on the purse. The 2 I am most proud of are compliments from 2 fabric shop owners.

I am a newbie to scrapbooking. It is kind of theraputic…and addictive. Wish me luck!

I started a scrapbook for my cousin and his new wife. They had the cutest ‘Save The Date’ cards. I was inspired by this card. When I decided to start the book off with this page, I remembered I had this delicious paper. This is one of my 1st layouts. I had to scan in for my book. I cannot wait to see them and show them what I made for them with all my love.

I took an embroidery class a couple weeks ago at the Stitch Lab. Rachel of Average Jane Crafter taught the class. I took the class to fine tune my skills and battle the stem stitch. I had a blast and caught a glimpse of the super secret tea towel for Jenny Hart. That was almost as fun as taking the class. eeeek!

I really appreciated the class. This is what we made in class. I couldnt wait to take it home to frame it. I bought these cool shadow box style frames from Ikea. I decided to kinda scrapbook it. I did my first rub on on the glass with an Amy Butler trim rub on transfer. I love how it turned out. I even did the back and added a lil journaling too. Check it out in the next pic

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