Always Make Time For You

Instead of birthday gifts, I give my nieces the gift of an Aunt Lori Day for their birthdays.  They get to pick what we do - it usually includes a pedicure and lunch too.  This year, my 12 and 13 year old nieces wanted to do their day together (they are cousins) and we chose to go Glass Fusing.

I have all boys, so I treasure the time I get to spend with these girls!!!

This week at Frosted Designs, our challenge is using Graffiti, Paint, Doodling and/or Handwriting on your project.  I used Paint, Doodling and Handwriting on my layout.

I let my Cameo and a sketch pen doodle a bit on my paper.  I put some circles on my mat in random sizes and shapes to create this draw background.  I also drew a rough "L" on the bottom corner by drawing it on my cameo mat. 

I used my Juniper Acrylic Paint Dauber to ink around the circle.

I used the black sketch pen with my Cameo.  I inked some Juniper Acrylic Paint Dauber around my "L" then  I went back with a white pen and added "2014". 

I jounraled with my white pen on the doily.  

I used the Juniper ink to color these chipboard swirls.  I also journaled on the paper with my white ink pen - it was not easy to see.  I left it but also journaled on the doily.

I used the words "always", "time" and "you" for my title, adding the words make and for.

Come join our challenge at Frosted Designs!!  You can create a layout, card or other project!!

A Day In the Life

Today starts a new challenge at Let's Scrap on our BRAND NEW BLOG!!!

I took these photos of Tanner and his buddies at our local Papillion Days carnival.  We always go on wristband night - you pay one fee and can ride as many rides as you want!  These two rides are his favorites!

Here is our sketch!  I used the right side of the sketch as my guide.  I did not have enough photos for both sides so I went with the side that worked best - that is how flexible our sketch challenges are!!

I found a few items from the Silhouette store and put them on my mat.  I cut the pieces out with my cameo using black and cream card stock. 

Here is the tiny roller coaseter.  I inked the edges a bit and pop-dotted it to my page. 

I cut out some tickets and journaled on them.

I loved the "at the Fair" title and wrapped it around the corner of the photo.

I layered the zig zag paper on blue cardstock to match the blue in Tanner's shirt and on the ride car.  I used the "A Day in the Life" frame to enclose the photos.

If you are looking for a challenge with a chance to win some great prizes, please check us out HERE!

Let's Scrap DT Project - Hooked on Fishing

I am so excited to announce that I made the Let's Scrap DT for my third term!!!!!  Let's Scrap was previously an NING site and is transitioning over to a blog.  You can check out our new blog HERE!!!

I have been on several Design Teams and have loved them all for the challenge and motivation.  My very favorite part of this DT (besides the wonderful people here) is that I am scrapbooking the photos that need to go in Tanner's album!!  I can use whatever products I want as long as I use the sketch as a guideline.

You can use the sketch as a guide, or follow it to the tee.  You can create one page, two pages or make it into a card.  Here is the sketch for our challenge that starts today: 

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My layout is Tanner fishing with his Uncle Brian on vacation in the Ozarks.  Tanner loves fishing!

I used papers from Frosted Designs and I cut the bobbers, fishing pole and title from my Silhouette Cameo.

I hope to see you on the blog!!!

Witch's Hat

Blingy Halloween to you!!!!

Today I my project is featured on The Buckle Boutique BLOG.

I purchased this witch hat at Michaels - it is chipboard hat that I painted black.

I traced the hat brim on the back of a purple Rhinestone Resin Sticker Sheet and cut it out.  I measured the opening of the hat and drew a circle in the center of my "brim" circle.  I cut into the brim and cut out the circle.

Before taking the backing off the sticker sheet, I fit it on the brim.  I had to trim off a little bit of the inner circle before it fit.

I peeled the backing off in pieces and smoothed the sticker sheet as I went.

I tied a bow with black glitter and lime green glitter tulle. 

I needed a center for my flower I tucked into the bow, so I grabbed a circle punch and punched some clear diamond sticker sheet from a scrap. 

I cut the sticker sheet face down for an easier cut. 

I pulled the center piece off my flower and stuck down the circle. 

I tucked an orange leaf behind the flower. 

From this view you can see the seam of the purple sticker sheet on the left.  I later rotated the bow to cover it up.

Here is my witch hat - I just love Halloween!!!  What are you blinging for fall??

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Cheers!

Hello and Happy Labor Day!!

Today I am featured at my good friend Sheila's BLOG!

I made this set of wine glasses to donate to a very worthy cause.  I met a wonderful lady who organized a Women's Night at her children's elementary school where I was a vendor selling wine glasses last year.  Her friend recently was diagnosed with ALS.  They are having a Spaghetti Feed/Silent Auction on September 28th at the Fire Union Hall on 60th and Grover (Omaha) to help raise money for medical expenses.

For more information or to help, go HERE.

When I sell wine glasses, I do not use licensed images.  I made the exception since I am donating these glasses.   I used my cameo and vinyl to cut out Huskers.

I added some bling to the base of my glasses.  I used red, black and clear gems and clear tiny beads. 

 I put Beacon 527 on half of the base and put my bigger gems down first.

 I filled in with the smaller gems using a pair of tweezers to help.  I then put adhesive on the other side of the base and repeated.

 I put the small beads into a paper bowl and used my hand to press them into the empty spaces.

I let the glasses sit for 24 hours and then shook off the excess beads. 

I recommend hand washing only!! 

As a crafter, I love making things for other people whether I sell them or give them away.  I was very honored to be able to donate these!

The ice bucket challenge has been going around and I was challenged by 2 people.  My son Tanner was also challenged by 2 people.  My helper Kylie was challenged by one of our daycare moms (same lady who challenged me too)! 

We did our challenge together after school with the daycare cheering us on!!!

Members Day at the Zoo Layout

This week starts a new sketch challenge over at Let's Scrap!!!

I live near the Omaha Zoo - it was recently rated the #1 Zoo in the world.  That just amazes me as I go there all the time and probably take it for granted.  Once a year they have Members Day.  On Members Day, you can do many hands on activities, watch animal feedings and enrichments, and go on behind the scenes tours.  

This year was the first time I have been behind the scenes in the Giraffe House.  We got to walk on an inside cat walk and come face to face with them!

Tanner brought his best bud Jadon.  It was fun to show Jadon upstairs in the Aquarium for his first time!!

Here is the sketch I used.  I chose to use both pages as I had several photos.

We have a Kimodo Dragon at our zoo right now.  He typically is lying around so I got excited to see him walk around.  Fun Fact - Kimodo Dragons walk around when they have to urinate!!  If you look closely you might notice that.... 

I added tram tickets to the layout.

Here are Jadon and Tanner looking down at the baby giraffe.  How funny is that?!?

I trimmed the animal encounter off of a class schedule.  I thought it was perfect for this photo! 

I chose Up Close and Personal for my title as we were just that with the Giraffes!!

It was tempting to pet them or feed them, but the zoo keepers did not let us!

Tanner loves animals and loves visiting the zoo.  We get an annual zoo pass and go as often as we can.  

I used:

 Bo Bunny paper from the Somewhere in Time Collection

Cameo for my words

Wine Glass Lamp Shade

Hello and Happy Saturday!!!  I was looking for some wine glass designs on Pinterst and came upon this tutorial for a lamp shade!!  I thought how fun (I think I am a little ADD - hey look a squirrel!!!).

Where was I?  Oh yeah Pinterest.  Here is a link to the tutorial that I found.  It has a template you can print off too!  LINK 

Instead of paper, I used a sheet of Rowlux purple film.  This plastic film is a bit transparent and very easy to work with.  I printed out the template (above) and cut it out.  Note - next time I will print it off onto cardstock paper!!! 

I used a pencil to trace the template.  Some parts of the Rowlux sheet were a little wavy so my line was not drawn perfectly, but I thought it was better than the Sharpie I first grabbed! 

I rolled up the lamp shade and used this Quick Grip permanent adhesive from Beacon.  I have to be honest here - I was skeptical!  I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it stuck!  I was afraid I would be left holding the lamp shade for a while - it only took maybe 90 seconds. 

Here is the seam.  I did squeeze a bit too much at the top, but the adhesive dries clear! 

I grabbed a 15 ounce wine glass and put a battery operated tea light inside. 

I set the lamp shade on top - you can see the light!! 

I added some pearl trim from Recollections from my stash.

This dainty lamp will look great in my living room!!

For more information about Rowlux, you can visit HERE or HERE.

For more information about Beacon, you can visit HERE or HERE.