tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584208797750035012024-02-19T10:01:49.533-03:30Crafty CorinaScrapbooking, cardmaking, papercrafts, sewing.craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-34397049683211823752015-04-20T10:49:00.000-02:302015-04-20T10:49:28.141-02:30I'm baaaaacckkk!Blogger was hating on me for so long I just gave up trying to log in and actually started a new blog on Wix.com <div>
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I didn't get very far with it and on a whim I tried blogger again.....here I am!</div>
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What am I up to? I've been getting back into sewing and am working towards making it a part - time job. So I will be changing the name of this blog to reflect my new direction.</div>
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I will be focusing on sewing and papercrafting like always but with a little twist. Fun, hey?</div>
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Stay tuned for some new developments. I'm soooo happy to be back!</div>
craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-12754455268151215112013-11-26T12:22:00.000-03:302013-11-26T16:26:22.786-03:30CTMH Team Brae - er November Blog HopWelcome to our November Team Brae - er Blog Hop! This month the focus is on "Holidays" in anticipation of the Christmas holiday. You will see creations from our team that may include stamps, kits, home décor and many other wonderful items that can be found in the current Idea Book and online. If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to start at the beginning you can check out Brae's blog <a href="http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/2013/11/25-days-of-handmade-gifts-day-17.html" target="_blank">here</a>. If you came from <a href="http://sherisays-justscrapit.blogspot.com/2013/11/brae-ers-blog-hop-holiday-slider-cards.html" target="_blank">Sheri's blog</a> then you are in the right place!<br />
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I'm so excited!! This is my first blog hop with Team Brae - er. I signed up as a Close To My Heart consultant last month and I'm only sorry I waited this long. I have always loved the stamps and having used the cardstock I now love that too. The cricut loves it. I like the white core. I love how smooth it is....I really could go on. So, without further ado....<br />
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I decided to make a set of cards to give as a gift. I did an assortment of cards using the Workshops On The Go® Laughing Lola Scrapbooking Kit (it's retiring so snap it up quick if you love it) which can be found <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7402&CatalogID=1733" target="_blank">here</a>. You will also see basic cardstock and stamp sets. For those stamp sets still available I have provided a link.<br />
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stamp set: <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7493&CatalogID=1834" target="_blank">A True Thank You</a></div>
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( I also used some paper from an older line on this card)</div>
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Stamps: <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7079&CatalogID=1836" target="_blank">Keyboard Uppercase</a> (card on the left only)</div>
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Stamps: A True Thank You, and <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7457&CatalogID=1834" target="_blank">Cityscape</a> (tree)</div>
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Stamps: <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5940&CatalogID=2159" target="_blank">Stitched Together (retiring)</a> (decorative stamp only)</div>
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Stamps: Keyboard Uppercase</div>
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Stamps: <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7451&CatalogID=1853" target="_blank">Paisley Perfect</a> (paisleys only)</div>
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Then I used the <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=Z1790" target="_blank">Cricut Artiste</a> cartridge to make this handy box to put them in. How CUTE is that? Even hubs said it was "really nice"....</div>
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To purchase any of the items seen on our blog hop today, just contact your local consultant to place an order. We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we really do love the feedback.....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used.<br />
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Your next top on the Team Brae - er Hop is <a href="http://lucyscreativeexpressions.blogspot.com/2013/11/creating-for-christmas-brae-ers-team.html" target="_blank">Lucy's Creative Expressions</a>. If you get lost along the way, you can go to Brae's blog as she has the full list, or just come back here and scroll to the bottom of this post to find the list. Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, projects and techniques seen along the way.<br />
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Until next time....<br />
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Do what you love and love what you do!<br />
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Blog Hop List:<br />
<a href="http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/2013/11/25-days-of-handmade-gifts-day-17.html" target="_blank">Brae</a><br />
<a href="http://sherisays-justscrapit.blogspot.com/2013/11/brae-ers-blog-hop-holiday-slider-cards.html" target="_blank">Sheri</a><br />
CraftyCorina - you are here!<br />
<a href="http://lucyscreativeexpressions.blogspot.com/2013/11/creating-for-christmas-brae-ers-team.html" target="_blank">Lucy</a><br />
<a href="http://geermara.blogspot.com/2013/11/november-2013-ctmh-happy-holidays-blog.html" target="_blank">Tamara</a><br />
<a href="http://arlenescreativespace.blogspot.com/2013/11/holidays-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Arlene</a><br />
<a href="http://therighthugh.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-brea-ers-team-christmas-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Michelle</a><br />
<a href="http://simplycreatingtogether.blogspot.com/2013/11/creative-christmas-cards-with-sparkle.html" target="_blank">Krista</a><br />
<a href="http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/2013/11/november-brae-er-team-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Carol</a><br />
<a href="http://papersentimentsbyjan.blogspot.ca/2013/11/my-advent-calendar.html" target="_blank">Janette</a><br />
<a href="http://pagesbyheatherd.blogspot.com/2013/11/holiday-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Heather</a>craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-67714278915444291762013-11-25T11:12:00.001-03:302013-11-25T11:12:50.886-03:30CTMH Studio J + Elf On The ShelfWell....it's been a while. Life just gets so busy sometimes hey? I've been working and sewing doll clothes (it's that time of year and those American Girls always need new clothes haha), and I attended a scrapbooking retreat a couple of weekends ago. Thursday to Monday and it was just glorious.<br />
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Just recently I decided to go in and play around with <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/studioj.aspx" target="_blank">Studio J</a>; that's Close To My Heart's digital scrapbooking program. If you have a LOT of pictures that you want to get through fast? This is definitely the way to go. I literally dragged and dropped the pics onto this pre - made page then dropped on the little embellishments. I don't know about you but I really like the finished layout.<br />
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Take a look...<br />
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We have big plans for "Sam" this year. Last year my daughter told me he was 'boring'. So hubs and I are determined that he won't be boring this year. Hopefully he will get into enough mischief that he will require a mini album and not just a double page spread haha.<br />
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I love the <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/studioj.aspx" target="_blank">Studio J</a> program and plan to use it a lot to catch up on all of those older pics that are just bugging me. Nothing worse than having something hanging over you ya know? And I have this one saved for now until I get some more done to save on the shipping.<br />
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Another great option for <a href="http://craftycorina.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/studioj.aspx" target="_blank">Studio J</a> is to use it for printing your photo's. Who would've thought hey? I have always struggled with those odd size photo's used for layouts and this is how I plan to get the most professional looking layouts. I'll post some more pics when I go in and play around again.<br />
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So take care for now, and thanks for looking.<br />
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CraftyCorina<br />
craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-13877336850522569472013-10-28T09:42:00.000-02:302013-10-28T09:42:41.371-02:30CTMH Holiday Guide<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> The new Holiday Gift Guide is pretty fabulous. In addition to having holiday papers, etc there is also a sneak peek of things to come in the new Idea Book. Adorable new stamps just perfect for fussy cutting and coloring.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Some of the items in the book are available "While supplies last". Meaning they will be available until December 31st, or while supplies last so shop early for those things you absolutely adore! They include:</span><br />
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<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Sparkle & Shine Washi Tape 3-Pack (Z1907)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Workshops on the Go<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Kit (G1071)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit (Z1913)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Season's Tweetings Gift Bags (Z1914)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Sparkle Holiday Shapes (Z1910)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Party Washi Tape 3-Pack (Z1908)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Creations<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Hip Pics Album Kit (Z1915)</li>
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And remember - if you order $100 or more (from the Holiday Guide and / or the current Idea Book) you can choose a starred item for FREE!<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">The “star” items are the products in the gift guide that have a circled star image next to the product’s item number and include:</span><br />
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<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet (X7176B)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements (X7176C)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Magical Days Stamp Set (D1552)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Santa Claus Stamp Set (C1567)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Mary and Babe Stamp Set (C1562)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Trim the Tree Stamp Set (A1149)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Charming Chevrons Stamp Set (A1150)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Lots of Love Stamp Set (A1151)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Angel Friends Stamp Set (B1435)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Lifting Spirits Stamp Set (C1570)</li>
<li style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px -8px;">My Acrylix<sup style="font-size: 6px; line-height: 0;">®</sup> Banner Wishes Stamp Set (B1438)</li>
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I finally had a chance to play with my new CTMH goodies. I hope to post a pic of my projects in the next day or so. Sometimes it's just so hard to find time for playing in amongst the working, and kids' activities and chores (ughh!). I'm attending a 4 day retreat in less than 2 weeks and I am more stoked than you could believe!!</div>
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-54238480154423527652013-09-30T16:32:00.000-02:302013-09-30T16:32:57.405-02:30CCC challengesYou're probably asking "what the heck is CCC?" Well 2 of my scrappy cyber buddies have created a challenge blog which can be found <a href="http://www.catherineandcathycreate.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. I believe this is the third month of challenges and I finally got my self together enough to play along!<br />
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They have 3 challenges every month: a tag challenge, a card challenge and a monthly challenge which can be whatever kind of project tickles your fancy. I sat down yesterday with my little mini - me and we made some cards. Then I actually made a tag.....really quickly.....that I kinda sorta like. Hmmm.....<br />
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The card challenge was "Terrific Texture"....the paper under the sentiment is embossed but my little darling embossed the wrong side of the paper so it doesn't show up enough. I told her it was just fine :) she LOVES embossing!!</div>
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The monthly challenge was "Use chevrons". Little miss (who's almost 11 I might add) picked out the papers then took off to play outside. This card is for her friend and when she inspected it last night she said it was "good" haha.</div>
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This is an extra card that she wanted to make. She decided she wanted an extra one in Pink!! We also have a purple card to make for her sister who turns 17 (!!) this Wednesday.</div>
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The tag challenge was "Sparkle Baby". I am really pleased with the photo (it was my third attempt lol) and how it picked up the sparkle :)</div>
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SOOO......that's it for now. I have big things coming up this fall for my blog and I think I will be busier than ever. Stay tuned!!</div>
craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-84660390706993388812013-09-05T09:57:00.003-02:302013-09-05T09:57:47.625-02:30BIG Ideas Festival 2013You NEED to check out the Big Ideas Festival at <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/" target="_blank">Big Picture Classes</a>. I participated in this last year and it was so much fun. Talk about inspiration!! This year it's all about re - discovering your childhood. I'm so stoked it's ridiculous!! Go check it out....you will NOT be sorry! You can also click the linky on the right side of my blog.craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-65328339030621575892013-07-30T15:29:00.000-02:302013-09-18T12:20:48.435-02:30My Fave 5!!I was just looking through some photos of my layouts - maybe I'm weird, does anyone else keep photo's of their layouts?<br />
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1). Those Eyes - I loved doing this layout with scraps of leftover Fancy Pants papers. I love the photo of our dear (50 lb) baby. I also (still) love those typewriter stickers from Walmart. I think they still have them.</div>
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2). Sweetheart - I think this layout took the longest ever for me at about 3 hours. I did this one on our 15th anniversary and hubs was just puttering around the kitchen and we were yarning away. Such happy memories of the photo, as well as the documentation. Again, just using up scraps and old supplies.<br />
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3). Sunny Smiles - I did this one in the middle of winter using up old papers. Can you see a trend here? I adopted a motto in January to "use what I have" and I'm doing pretty good with it. I have used up, sold, and given away a LOT of stuff. I've bought some new things but I try to think about whether I will actually use it or if I just think it's nice / cool.<br />
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4). Beautiful - I love, love, love flowers!! And yet I am collecting them and tend to <strike>hoard</strike> cherish them. It's a real struggle to put them on a page permanently......I'm working on it, really I am. Hand stitching on this one, love the MME papers (MME is my first scrappy love). Looking at it, there are things I would change but overall I'm still happy with how it turned out and love looking at those pics!!<br />
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5). Beavus & Butthead - Love, love, love the paint rings on this layout. Again, I was using up paper. Can you say hoarder?! My hubs and a friend goofing around on New Year's Eve at the local shed party.<br />
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I'm sure some of you have seen a few of those pages before, but I thought it would be great to review them.<br />
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Hopefully my mojo will be back from it's extended vacay sooner rather than later cause I have BIG things planned for this Fall!! Stay tuned!!<br />
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Mini Me and I spent the evening before the last day of school (because we love deadlines of course.....it has nothing to do with procrastination issues at all I tell ya) preparing our classmate treats and our teacher gifts. <a name='more'></a>I have to give a shout out to Pinterest because while I am quite creative, I cannot say the same for being imaginative. I would be lost without Pinterest and am quite addicted to it. So.......we made the freezie pop bags for her classmates. I printed the text and she did all punching and gluing. That child is truly my mini me....she loves all things crafting. Here's what we ended up with.<br />
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We did 16 of these puppies. I was a little worried as she just finished grade 5 and you never know how kids will react to different things. No one made fun of her, but she was the only one who brought in treats. One other child brought Timbits......I thought this was a little odd as there were goodies for Christmas and Valentine's Day. Whatever the reason, I guess we are done with treats. It makes me sad cause it means she's getting older. Maybe we'll do kick-a$& cupcakes next year.<br />
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There are 2 teachers in Mini Me's class - the actual Grade 5 teacher, and a Special Needs teacher who helps a few of the other kids as needed. Mrs. Walsh ended up coming into the classroom after Christmas when the regular SN teacher went on Leave. Kennedi was thrilled as she had Mrs. Walsh for her teacher in Grade 3. Funny thing is, she didn't initially like Mrs. Walsh. They had a fabulous time for these last 6 months together and Kennedi wanted to make a special card for her. She pulled out the Texture Boutique and stated "I'm using this!". She chose her embossing folder and had loads of fun turning the handle. Then she chose her washi tape (oh how I just love that kid!) and punched out a couple of hearts. She wrote a lovely note inside and then did the envelope. I used my scraps to make a coffee cozy. Here's what we ended up with:<br />
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For her Grade 5 teacher, I went with a printable that I found <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/04/14/printable-thanks-a-latte-gift-card-holder-teacher-appreciaiton/" target="_blank">here</a> at Skip To My Lou. I don't have a colour printer so I printed it on coloured cardstock. I used my scraps to make Mrs. Brenton a coffee cozy and tucked a Tim's card inside. Check it out:<br />
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Mini Me came back with the report that the gifts were a hit. It seems we have a reputation for craftiness (after 6 years) and the teachers always appreciate our efforts.<br />
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Here's a hint of what I've been working on lately.....I'm taking an online class over at <a href="http://jennifergracecreates.com/classes/" target="_blank">JenniferGraceCreates</a> and it's getting me outside of my comfort zone. Check it out!!<br />
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Amber #1 (sorry about the reflection....my skills need to be improved apparently)</div>
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Amber #4 (documenting the artwork on the walls - as it will be disappearing very soon)</div>
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Amber #5a (Amber 5's host was a bit of an over - achiever and gave 2 sketches. Bam....I did both!!)</div>
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Amber #5b (I adore those alpha stickers - loopy lou?)</div>
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Amber #6 (love the action shot of MM jumping)</div>
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Amber #7 (that white polaroid frame is Recollections from Michaels...should have bought more)</div>
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Amber #8</div>
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Amber #10 (man, how freakin' skinny was I? And I thought I was 'big' then.....sigh)</div>
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Thanks for stopping by...if you want, you can leave a comment. Have a fabulous day!!craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-1475709127842907172013-04-21T18:43:00.003-02:302013-04-21T18:43:59.302-02:30April Counterfeit KitWell I finally managed to take a pic of my April kit. I haven't found time to do any papercrafting though, sadly. We had a heritage fair project due (she's going to regionals yay!!). Then hubs took a job on the other side of the country so we had to get him ready. Throw in an Ice Show and the month is almost gone. Here is the pic of my kit.....I had hoped to dive into it this weekend but a nasty flu caught up with me.<br />
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-7442755812188271722013-04-19T10:07:00.001-02:302013-04-19T10:07:31.914-02:30Organization......it speaks to my inner self!!I am constantly organizing.....like constantly. I organize items a certain way and it will work for maybe 6 months then another idea will pop into my head. I have a miniscule scrappy area and while I am thrilled to have somewhere to put all my stuff, it is a constant challenge to keep it neat and tidy. Being a hoarder does NOT help but I am working on that lol.<br />
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The current challenge at <a href="http://thepaperie.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Paperie Blog</a> here in Newfoundland is to share an organizing tip/idea. I'm all over that one like bees on honey....I'm like the organizing queen. Well, maybe a little haha. I find organizing is good to see what you have too. I'm sure most of us have so much stuff that the older stuff gets tucked away under the new, or it's just too perfect to use. When I organize I ALWAYS find something that sparks an idea. Are y'all like that too?<br />
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This is how I store my ribbons now. The 'before' before was all the ribbons stowed in a drawer. Then I saw an idea somewhere online to wrap them all around paper towel rolls. That worked great but then I really had too many ribbons and it just was not working for me anymore. And I wanted that drawer for my punches. Sooooo. I bought some jumbo popsicle sticks and wrapped them. I already had the basket and I like this more. I can see them all and only take the one....or two, or three that I want. I also donated a bunch to my mom and the local girls group leader.<br />
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Notice the can of Diet Pepsi on the table? I'm trying really hard to give it up but that first sip is like a fix man......it could be worse I guess right? Someday I will take a pic of my scrappy space and share it. I've only just had another lightbulb moment again and want to change up my whole workspace. I currently use my old desk from when I was a teen but just decided that I now want built - ins......hubby, guess what......<br />
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-24617840654606561492013-04-08T14:34:00.002-02:302013-04-08T14:34:30.516-02:30MCS Sketch - MarchI knew I had done a layout for the monthly sketch at <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">My Creative Sketches</a> but forgot about it on my camera. Now MM has an Ice Show tonight and I found it when checking the camera battery (we're good to go on that, phew). <br />
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I love the sketches there and find that most of the time they 'speak' to me....making the time to follow through - doesn't always happen.<br />
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And the great news is, I used supplies from my March <a href="http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Counterfeit Kit</a>. I'm almost done putting my April kit together. Still have supplies in March, but I plan to use them up with more layouts and some cards.<br />
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I still haven't completed my ATC's.....I'm such a slacker. Hoping to get them done this weekend after hubs leaves for work (gone for 3 weeks *sniff, sniff*). I was a whole month just trying to find a direction. Then when I found it, I completed them all to 90%. Just some finishing touches now and they are off.<br />
craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-53959221140302931922013-04-03T08:38:00.000-02:302013-04-03T08:38:59.789-02:30More layouts from my March CKCB kit....Well we are into April now and I've started preparing my April kit following along with Counterfeit Kit Club as per last month. I did get a few more layouts done and still have almost half my kit left. Not to worry I have it bagged and labeled and will keep using it.<br />
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I seemed to do a lot of layouts focusing on DQ last month...fingers crossed that MM is the focus in April. Bronwyn has a habit of 'borrowing' my camera in the middle of the night when she gets bored (she should be sleeping but we all know what it's like to be a teenager, eh?). I love the surprise of finding candid shots of her. This is the 2nd photo shoot I've done a layout for with DQ, and I've done one of MM as well. I'm loving pink / grey now......</div>
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-35446507869726094452013-03-26T13:51:00.000-02:302013-03-26T13:51:29.653-02:30Random layouts that I wanted to shareI was looking back through my posts and realized that I didn't post a few layouts. Here they are:<br />
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My first attempt at the whole 'flower' thing. I cut into the background papers and tucked the photo/mat into it for a fitted look. Loving that bling - I think it's Zva but not sure.</div>
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This was for an online challenge in a Facebook group - monochromatic white.</div>
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I love this layout. I love the photo's and the colours and the "sunshiny-ness" of it.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by.....I'm still using up my Counterfeit Kit. I have 3 more layouts done and will post at the end of the month. My ATC for a FB group challenge is almost due....I'm such a procrastinator.....*sigh*</div>
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-61894147140742454852013-03-25T03:30:00.000-02:302013-03-25T03:30:09.987-02:30Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Member Blog Hop for March 2013!(I apologise for the wonkiness of my post - blogger was NOT being tech-friendly with me)<br />
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<strong>Molly </strong><a href="http://www.42shadesofpink.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><strong><span style="color: blue;">http://www.42shadesofpink.com/</span></strong></span></a><br />
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craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-22812804046073852022013-03-12T11:45:00.002-02:302013-03-12T11:45:45.887-02:30Layout #3 from "the crop" - Rawr!Here's another single page that I created using my CKC March kit - it was so easy with the colours being the base of the kit. I really found it liberating to mix up the different collections.<br />
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Again, this is DQ when she was just a little squirt! She's been a charmer since day one. I LOVE that tag from MME and pretty much planned the layout around it.craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-63255627526166020272013-03-12T11:35:00.000-02:302013-03-12T11:35:25.411-02:30Layout #2 from 'the Crop' - You & MeAnother layout I created using my Counterfeit Kit......<br />
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I used the March sketch from Once Upon a Sketch for this layout of my DQ when she was just a wee one. She is 16 now and I often miss those days of cuddles. I used my Tim Holtz background stamp on this one and my (new to me) Sew Easy. I could see myself getting addicted to that thing lol. The background is really old MME (like from 2009) and the 'you & me' sticker is old FP I think.</div>
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<a href="http://challengemehappy.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/challenge-41/" target="_blank">Challenge Me Happy blog</a> - Anything Goescraftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-51925889472441759072013-03-12T11:23:00.000-02:302013-03-13T09:52:16.264-02:30Counterfeit Kit - March 2013......NeopolitanI am sooo excited about creating my first (of many) Counterfeit Kit for March. I went to a crop on the 9th and popped out 5 layouts in no time just using that kit. It took time to put it together but it is so worth it to be bashing my stash and mixing up my collections. I'll space out the layouts over the next few posts but I'll show you one now, and a pic of my Counterfeit Kit. If you wanna play along, check it out <a href="http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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And here's a pic of the original kit which can be found <a href="http://noelmignon.webvanta.com/kit-single/1367602-soda-shoppe-kit" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Hope you play along, They also have challenges during the month at CKC to help you use up your kit, and they have a little blog hop at the end of the month. What are ya waiting for? Come on!!<br />
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<a href="http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye blog </a>- Use MME die cuts<br />
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<a href="http://challengemehappy.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/challenge-41/" target="_blank">Challenge Me Happy</a> - Anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Pink Elephant</a> - Use Green<br />
<a href="http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Playtime</a> - Anything goes<br />
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<br />craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-15781741069814860542013-03-04T13:04:00.004-03:302013-03-04T13:04:52.377-03:30Winner!! Winner!! Winner!!I just asked my co - worker to pick a number for my winner and he chose lucky #7.....(Everyone say a big thanks to "G" for playing the part of Vanna, lol). <br />
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Lucky # 7 is <a href="http://www.cherrytat.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Darlene</a>.......please send your mailing address to <a href="mailto:Corina_Thorne@yahoo.ca">me</a> and I will get your prize out to you this week.<br />
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Thanks everyone for playing along, I am so pleased that all of you dropped by. Hope you enjoyed the Blog Hop, and remember....there's still time to enter your project over <a href="http://www.sketchbook365.blogspot.ca/2013/02/march-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>.craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-19485511275791706542013-03-01T00:00:00.000-03:302013-03-02T19:47:28.056-03:30First 'Evah' Crop Circles Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the first ever Crop Circles blog hop!! We are a group of ladies who share ideas and inspiration on all kinds of scrappy projects. Most of us are either Newfoundlanders or have a link to the island. We thought we'd share some inspiration with you!! We decided to use the sketch on <a href="http://sketchbook365.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">sketchbook365</a> to showcase our many different styles. Please leave some love for the bloggers along the way. For every comment you leave your name will be entered to win a Stampin' Up bundle valued at $75. You have until end of day March 3rd (my 40th birthday yeehaw!!) to post comments for a chance at that fabulous prize.<br />
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You should have arrived here from Darlene's <a href="http://www.cherrytat.blogspot.ca/">blog</a>. If not, check out the list below to take part in the entire hop.<br />
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<a href="http://itsabouttimeblogspot.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lori Smith</a></div>
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Here is the sketch we took inspiration from:</div>
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I decided to use up (some of) what's left of a K & Company paper pack as I liked the pinks in it. You'll see some Authentique as well in the bingo card. And old Fancy Pants (I think) in the title sticker. The blue paper is also FB. I have already scrapped this pic for MM's album but I like it so much I'm going to do it for "my" album too. Have you ever done that? Liked a pic so much you use it more than once? I'm still going strong with using up my stash - even though I just received some new MME papers and I'm dying to use them lol. I've been weeding out the extra's and passing them along to a good friend who is just starting to scrapbook. <br />
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As the hop closes on my 40th birthday I thought I would offer a little blog candy to a random visitor. Make sure you check back on March 4th in case you win. I am willing to ship to the Canada/US only (sorry). If you would like a chance to win my little prize, please become a follower and let me know in the comments below. If you want a second chance, share my blog via social media, either twitter / pinterest / your blog / facebook, then come back and let me know in another comment.<br />
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I may add a few more things to it.....we'll see :)<br />
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So now you should be heading over to Sara's <a href="http://sarathings.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>. Hope this encourages you to participate in the sketch challenge over at <a href="http://sketchbook365.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">sketchbook365</a>. The challenge there closes on March 15th so you still have loads of time.....what are ya waiting for? <br />
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Thanks for stopping by, and happy scrapping :)<br />
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<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/02/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe188.html" target="_blank">The Pink Elephant Challenge #TPE188</a> "Anything goes"<br />
<a href="http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/02/challenge-26-washi-tape.html" target="_blank">The Paper Girls Challenge Blog</a> "Use Washi"<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/02/simon-says-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> "Anything Goes"craftycorinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183403777759551216noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158420879775003501.post-5883503486000108302013-02-27T14:40:00.001-03:302013-02-27T14:40:18.958-03:30Moments of Tranquility giveawayWell I stumbled on another blog with some gorgeous projects. <br />
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Natasha at <a href="http://www.moments-of-tranquility.com/" target="_blank">Moments of Tranquility</a> is giving away **20** pieces of Dusty Attic goodies. I love me some DA, and she is giving her viewers 5 chances to win. How generous is that?? Check it out:<br />
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