A New Chapter Blog Hop...SEM

We are so excited about a new chapter at Scrapping Everyday Miracles! We have recently added a few new design team members and we thought a blog hop would be the perfect way to introduce them. SEM has fabulous prizes and would love to see you all participate!
Each DT member had to create a layout or a mixed media project that represents a new chapter in your life. Scrap Twist: Use book pages or book text on your project...be creative!

I decided to create a canvas with a very special Bible verse to me. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Renew being the keyword for me. Definition of Renew: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection
I want the Lord to make me like new, I want to be the clay and have Him mold me, restore me. Sometimes I forget and I hold on tight to those negative things that binds my heart. Anger, Fear, and even resentment begin to hover over my heart, but I want to be like David who knew he had faults and still asked our God to renew a right spirit within him. I want to be cleansed, and have my anger, my fears, and resentments washed away.
Romans 12:2          
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
So Lord I am asking that you clear my mind of the negative things and remove those that bind my heart.

Here is my project:
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Used my last bit of Carta Bella's Paris Girl line...

I really loved creating with this paper. The colors are just so me, I also loved the feel of the paper. I am really bummed that I ran out. I guess I will have to start using all of my other stash. lol. I have to admit when it comes to pattern paper, flowers, and bling I'm a hoarder. LOL. I also played with Copics for the first time my first thought was oh no, but I really love to color. I see more coloring in my future. Here are my latest projects. Thanks for stopping by.

My little ray of sunshine...

my grandson. This past weekend I was babysitting overnight and my first thought when I heard him crying at 1:52 am was noooooo. lol. I got up thinking he was going to be like my children and be wide awake, crying and cranky. Instead when I picked him up he first looked puzzled I'm pretty sure he thought where's my mom, then when I spoke to him those famous words I have been using since he was born. Hey Boo Boo, where's Yogi! He started smiling and cooing even while drinking his milk I can see his dimples clearly. The kid is truly adorable, and I didn't think I could love someone as much as my own kids, okay maybe just a little more. I created a layout for Scrapping Everyday Miracles using photos my daughter took of Chris and his little dimples and that smile that just melts my heart. Thanks for stopping by.

I loved creating this project using..

Clear Scraps Spring Mixables Album and Carta Bella's Paris Girl pattern paper. I have had the Mixables album for a year, but I finally opened up the package. I love the way it turned out. I do want to say thank you to my friends Marylou & Ralphy for asking Elisa to come out in the renewal of their wedding vows. I also want to say thanks to Kattya for giving me the small vintage pocket watch. Here's my album , thanks for stopping by. Muah.

It's been too long...

since I have posted. I have been taking some time to create, spent time with friends and learning how to color with Copic Markers, really where have I been. I am also starting a new venture, I signed up to be a Close to My Heart Consultant, I have always loved their stamps and now I can really play with stamping. Looking forward to getting my kit. Anyway here are 2 projects I have been working on, and today I am still working on a new project using Carta Bella's newest line Paris Girl. I loved using Carta Bella's Beautiful Moments line on this Chipboard book from Want 2 Scrap. I also created a layout using My Little Shoebox papers. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Happy Birthday to me!

I had the most relaxing birthday yesterday.I received an edible arrangement from my kids. I love Chocolate dipped Strawberries.  I was able to spend it with family, cuddle with my grandson and I even created a little. I finished this little mini book for a challenge over at Swirlydoos. 
 Pauline over at Swirlydoos created an adorable mini book inspired by Tim Holtz video titled Valentine's day mini book. Can I say wow, I just had to try it. Pauline gave us some rules: create a mini album using:

* the folding technique Tim shows in his video.
* use packaging, that came in one of your kits.
* Use left over strips of paper.
* use paint or Gesso
* use some sort of frame.
Here is my take on the challenge. 

 

I also created a layout for Scrapping Everyday Miracles sketch challenge, please make sure you check them out. It's a great sketch, here's my interpretation of it. 

the challenge twists was to incorporate a digi element. I used the TallyScrapper Badge in the right hand corner. I had the honor of meeting a group of fabulous online friends in person @ Texas Tally Rally. I miss these girls, and wished I had taken a photo with each lady there, we had about 30 women there and boy did we scrap, laugh, scrap. lol
As always thanks for stopping by. Muah!!!!

creating is so much fun...

when you are really into the project. I have been working on this wall hanging for the past 3 days, adding, taking away rearranging but in the end I just love it. I purchased the wall hanging from one of the booths at the Scrapbook Expo. The store is one of my favorites when I go to the Expo it's called Creek Bank Creations. They have all kinds of scrapbook supplies, but my favorite is always the original chipboard items they make. Oh and for the very first time I got my hands on some Authentique pattern paper love the feel of this pattern paper, I used the Loyal line for my wall hanging. I also got to use my Cricut Imagine along with the Baseball Cartridge love it. Here's my project, thanks for stopping by... Oh and I forgot to mention that my grandson was the star in my project.