8/31/2008

Repairs Complete

With flooring & toilet repair experience under our belts, we tackled the guest bathroom fairly quickly yesterday. I made Trent take this photo of me cutting the flooring to prove that I do the work too. ;) Although, I guess at this angle it is hard to prove anything....And here is a shot of the completed room minus a little caulking we will do today. It's a small room and hard to get a good angle, but at least you can see the floor is complete...

8/30/2008

Flowery Birthday Card

For my mother-in-law's birthday today:Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; American Crafts patterned paper; Prima flower; Making Memories brad; Scenic Route label sticker; K&Company rub-on.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/29/2008

Here We Go Again

No, this isn't a repeat post. After the wax seal in our master bathroom split causing the toilet to leak in July, we decided we should replace the seals in all 3 bathrooms. On Sunday (why do I always find these things on Sundays??), I noticed what I thought was proof the guest bath toilet was leaking. We were not interested in giving up our nights for a second week so we turned off the water, emptied it and let it sit until today. A short bit...

Friday Freebie - 1st Snow template

I made this 8.5 x 11 traditional page last year for Trent's childhood album. It's a scraplift of "Sand Car" by emmakate at Two Peas. I love the simplicity and clean lines of the design.This week it inspired the digital template I used to create my Rehearsal Dinner layout.Click here to download the 1st Snow templateEnjoy!Have you missed one of my previous digital freebies? Click HERE to find them. And, don't forget to subscribe to my feeds so...

8/28/2008

Play Ball

Colleen shared this sketch on her blog a few days ago:I haven't worked on Trent's childhood album in a while and this gave me the perfect inspiration to jump back in:Supplies: miscellaneous cardstock from my stash; American Crafts patterned papers; EK Success sticker; Miss Elizabeth's foam letter stickers; Uniball Signo white pen.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/27/2008

Floral Card

Close-up:Supplies: black cardstock & flower from stash; Making Memories chipboard letter; American Crafts ribbon. Inspired by Aug 29th of dw2008.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/26/2008

Rehearsal Dinner

For Week 3 of the Two Peas: Eight Weeks to a Wedding Album class: Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner, I created this digital layout:Supplies: Charcoal Rose patterned paper from Elegant Valentine paper pack at Peppermint Creative; label & butterfly wings from Elegant Valentine elements at Peppermint Creative; Vivaldi & Caflisch Script Pro fonts.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/25/2008

Roxy

We lost a furry member of our family today. Roxy was one of my dad & wife's two dogs. She was a sweetheart and will definitely be missed.I found this poem shared on Two Peas and felt it fit perfectly:They will not go quietly,The dogs that shared our lives.In subtle ways they let us knowTheir spirit still survives.Old habits make us thinkWe hear barking at the door.Or step back when we dropA tasty morsel on the floor.Our feet still go around...

Scraplift

Yesterday I realized that I need to read the Peppermint Creative blog more often. My Borg Assimilator layout was lifted and shared as part of The Art of Scraplifting post on July 11th. I love knowing that my designs have inspired someone else. Take a peek for some great inspiration and simple tips to lift a page and still make it your own. :)addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/24/2008

Paint til I Drop

My father & I spent Friday and Saturday visiting my sister & brother-in-law in their new home. And, helping paint their living room. I'm trying to figure out why this has never happened in my house. Hmmm.....next time. ;)I completely forgot to take any before photos of the full room. Here's a shot of their cat, Sinatra, relaxing on the back of the loveseat. The walls were all the taupe color.After we finished painting and putting all...

8/23/2008

New Home

My sister & brother-in-law moved into their first house last week. I'm visiting this weekend and made this card to go with a small gift:Supplies: Doodlebug Designs patterned paper & token; Bazzill cardstock; Fiskars Threading Water punch; Making Memories Tiny Alpha letter stickers & stitches; Basic Grey chipboard letters; Heidi Swapp ghost heart. Inspired by Aug 27th & 29th of dw2008.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pu...

8/22/2008

Amplified Floral Card

Playing around with a sheet of the new American Crafts patterned paper I bought last week:Supplies: American Crafts P-Funk Amplified patterned paper; Bazzill cardstock; Fiskars Threading Water punch; Prima flower; Autumn Leaves A Rhonna Christmas button; Making Memories stitches.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/20/2008

Birthday Card

Happy birthday to my brother-in-law, Jon! :) Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; EK Success patterned paper; Making Memories Scrabble tile stickers; misc. cardstock; Uniball Signo white pen; Stampin' Up Happy Everything stamp addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesigns'...

8/19/2008

Cupcake Card

Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; Making Memories patterned paper; Studio G stamp; Jolee's sticker; American Crafts ribbon; Fiskars Threading Water punchaddthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/18/2008

Painting Completed

On Saturday I finished painting our master bath. I absolutely love the color - Freshaire's Hidden Sea Glass. Combined with the new flooring, our bathroom is starting to take on a more serene spa-like feel (before photo here).Next on the list - hardware for the cabinets and a new light fixture.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/17/2008

The Proposal

For week 2 in the Two Peas: Eight Weeks to a Wedding Album class, Laura challenged us to scrap about engagement and festivities leading up to the wedding. Here is the two page layout I created detailing how Trent proposed.Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; American Crafts patterned paper; 5x7 Foliage frame by Kate Teague; Angelina font; QuicKutz heart die.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/16/2008

This Fence is Made for Walking

Earlier in the week we caught a neighbor's cat perched on top of our fence. He was just hanging out on one of the front corner posts. My best guess is he was bird watching or interested in the catnip I was growing on the backside of the fence below him. Thursday morning I glanced up from my kitchen sink thinking I saw a squirrel out of the corner of my eye. That is a normal scene near our bird feeder as the squirrels come stuff their cheeks at...

8/15/2008

Friday Freebie - Journaled Circle template

This week's freebie is a template I created several weeks ago from a sketch I drew. Last night I used it to make a page about my niece's baptism in 2006. I didn't have a lot of photos so I replaced one photo & the journaling with a scan of the invitation.Click here to download the Journaled Circle templateEnjoy!Have you missed one of my previous digital freebies? Click HERE to find them. And, don't forget to subscribe to my feeds so you won't...

8/14/2008

Alpha Coffee Table

This caught my eye in the fall Crate&Barrel catalog:I love the warm colors and the wood lettering set into the metal frame. While it's a bit too modern for my living room style, I do see this as an inspiration for a future scrapbook page. Photo credits: Crate&Barrel - Alpha Coffee Tableaddthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/13/2008

Get Well Soon card

I made this card last night to send to my grandfather. Very simple, but I love the pop of color.Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card and adhesive backed cardstock; American Crafts rub-ons; Cosmo Cricket die cut; QuicKutz Studio Classic. Inspired by Aug 6th & 12th of dw2008.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/12/2008

New American Crafts Products

I rarely get new scrapbook products fresh off the press. Fact is, it's new to me regardless and, well, I'm cheap thrifty. LOL I have a very hard time rationalizing paying full price for something I can get for 50% - 75% off in a few months. However, on Sunday while shopping at Archiver's (with my coupons, of course!), I stumbled across the new products from American Crafts and a few found their way into my basket. Nope, I have no idea how they...

8/11/2008

Wedding Title Page

I started scrapbooking my wedding album this weekend after signing up for a class at Two Peas: Eight Weeks to a Wedding Album. This week is focusing on organization and creating the title page.I used our wedding colors and kept the design simple so the focus is on the invitation:Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; Making Memories chipboard flourish; Fiskars threading water punch. Also inspired by Aug 29th of dw2008.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; a...

8/09/2008

Our Saturday in Numbers

1 car2 Starbucks Grande Iced Mochas1 lunch at Wendy's2 visits with 3 Grandparents in 2 states1 stop for gas$3.55 per gallon1 dinner for 4 at Hursey's BBQ300 miles11 hours2 cats happy to see 2 tired people return home1 Priceless day. :)addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

Friday Night Baseball

Last night was a perfect night for a baseball game. The temperature was in the 80s and humidity was low. Almost unheard of around here in August.The Durham Bulls pulled off a 5-4 win against the Richmond Braves. Go Bulls!addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/07/2008

Crafting Again

I had fun playing in my scrap room last night. Although I didn't scrap, it was wonderful to have an opportunity to relax and create. I made a new t-shirt bag to add to my Etsy shop:And packaged my latest order of Cat Squares. I was asked to send the pair as a gift and include a note to the recipient. Here's a photo of the card & ribbon I added to the standard packaging: Supplies: notecard from stash; Studio G stamp; Staz On black stamp...

8/06/2008

Birthday Card

Happy birthday to my sister-in-law, Heather! Supplies: Bazzill cardstock; Sweetwater patterned paper; Stampin' Up Happy Everything stamps; Staz On black stamp pad; Target felt flower; Making Memories crystal brad. Inspired by Aug 28th of dw2008. addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesigns'...

8/04/2008

Friday Freebie Winners

Thanks to everyone who left a comment on my Friday Freebie Giveaway! The winners are...Micki and Jess! Congrats to you both! Email me your mailing address to twopawsdesigns@yahoo.com.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/02/2008

Inspiration

Inspire your creativity with a little eye candy from Flickr groups. Here are a few I enjoy:pages that inspireEtsy.com lovePretty Organizeddaily somethingArt StudioThe Everyday ScrapperWhat are some favorites of yours that I should check out?addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

8/01/2008

Friday Freebie Giveaway

I'm switching things up a bit today. Instead of my typical digital freebie, let's have a giveaway. :)A couple weeks ago I received a package from Autumn Leaves for winning the May Designing with 2008 contest at Two Peas in a Bucket. I had requested the Winter Garden line for my prize. Autumn Leaves was extra generous this time and I want to share my good fortune with two lucky readers.Winners will receive 4 sheets of each of the 8 pattern papers,...