Spring has Sprung

It has been a productive scrappy weekend thanks to the team at Scrapbook Heaven and their fabulous challenges.  Here's another LO for Susan's critter challenge.

cardstock and patterned paper: DCWV; white alphabet stickers: Sassafras; green letters: Sizzix:Naturally Serif; epoxy chipboard bird: Colorbok; tree diecut with Craftwell eCraft; crochet flower: me!

You are Amazing

Another sketch from Scrapbook Heaven.

I loved this sketch right away, and had the perfect photo in my stash of film pictures. 
Pom-pom fringe is a bit like Midas: everything it touches just turns to gold (or at least looks a whole lot more fun!).  I got a little silly with the black pen and added some crazy doodling.  I'm such a doodle wanna be!  I really want to be a good doodler, but sometimes I just can't pull it off.  {sigh}

patterned papers: My Mind's Eye; journaling block, circle, and word stickers: Colorbok; star button: Buttons Galore; fabric yo-yo: Fabric Editions, LLC; ric-rac: Wrights, pom-pom fringe: unknown
The star was cut with Craftwell's eCraft machine.

Li'l Buckaroo

I landed on Scrapbook Heaven, a forum and kit club, the other night.  They have a fantastic Design Team, and lots of activity in their forum with fun shallenges and sketches. I came in on the tail end of a sketch challenge that ends today, but I did manage one quick LO thanks to a very cooperative little boy who busied himself with a pile of dry beans and some 'guys'!

Here's the sketch, courtsey of Marcia at Scrapbook Heaven
Simple: one photo, a bit of story, and some paper.

And there's the flower!

Of course, I had to get some kind of 'flower' on this totally all boy page, and since silk or crochet would not have fit the theme, an accordian paper one would have to do the trick!

Watch Me Grow mini/DVD holder

How totally cute are these My Little Shoebox papers?!  They are so sweet and girly, and perfect for a new little someone.  The book is designed to hold a few photos (in the mat on the front, and on the inside flaps), and a DVD of photos or video of baby's first year in the center opening.  You could also create additional pages to attach to the center to hold more photos and memorabilia.  The idea came from Mini-Books by Roxi Phillips.

Furry Crochet Owl

I found this blog the other night while searching for crochet patterns on Ravelry.  She has this fabulous technique of brushing the crochet to make it furry.  Do check out her adorable creations--the squirrel and pomeranian are two of my faves.  Anyway, I used her quickie owl pattern and tried the technique out.  So much fun!  First, the owl crocheted up in a flash.  I used a chunky weight wool-blend yarn and a large hook.  I didn't have exactly the right dog brush that she uses, but my cat brush did a decent job.   

I love the way the furry bits make great ear tufts!  Ahhh, just another one of the great possibilities for crochet!