When I am scrapping things like dance pictures I really try to keep it simple and focus on the pictures. I limit my journalling to the date of the picture. I have started titling these layouts with the songs Miss C has danced too. Well I am almost caught up with the dance pictures I only have to finish last years performance team pictures and this years pictures which is 3 costumes plus the perfomance pictures I have. Here is a challenge for you. Post a layout of school pictures or activity pictures to our facebook page and be entered... Continue reading

Miss C just finished her 6th year of dance and her second year on the performance team. For the past 3 years it has been a minimum of 2 costumes each and add in that we generally do 2-3 poses in each costume. That adds up to a lot of dance photos. We also have a lot of school pictures and karate pictures. This means I have a huge amount of photos that I put in her school album which consists of all her years of school, her one year of soccer, 6 years of dance and the 3 years... Continue reading

Meet Johnna. Johnna has been a member of House of Paper since 2005. She has a great sense of humor and is an avid Patriots fan but I won't hold that against her. ;) 1. How did you find House of Paper? My girl Karen led me to the board very shortly after she found Chiara and became a DT member. 2. Who on the board have you met in real life? Let's see - Karen, Dawn, Gaye, Chiara, Mandy Susanne (of course Deb & Heather b/c they live here and Cry-cut Noelle) I think that's everyone - hopefully I... Continue reading

I have been trying to mix and match pattern papers lately and I have to admit I love how well the Pink Paislee 365 Degree Collection goes with the Dear Lizzy Papers. This also a favorite picture of mine of the James. I am usually not a fan of flowers on boy layotus but this time they just worked. Continue reading

I have been working on this layout for a while. Actually the layout came together pretty quick but I just never seemed to have time for the journalling lately. This layout is from when James was about 8 weeks old. I can't believe how runty looking he was. Everything but the piece of lace came from House of Paper , I used Three Bugs in a Rug Little Stackers, Teresa Collins Sports Paper and Bella Blvd Man of the House. I am so happy with how this came out. I tend to have a harder time doing boy layouts than... Continue reading

Berta with this fabulous Sassafras Layout. Thank you for playing. Continue reading

I am totally digging the new Basic Grey Green at Heart collection! The colors are so vibrant and fun. Here I used the papers and extra embellishments that came with the card kit. You can find this new line over at the House of Paper! Smiles, Continue reading

I thought it would be kind of cool to host a contest here on the blog. Nothing too complicated. Just a product themed contest where the winner receives a ten dollar ($10) gift certificate to the store. The catch is you must create a layout using Sassafras Lass. Oh but to make it easier and more affordable for everyone I am offering a discount on all Sassafras Lass products. 15% off all Sass Products by using coupon code SASS15 Now the details. Create a layout either 12 x 12 or 8.5 x 11 using Sassafras Lass products, post it in... Continue reading

Last week the brand new Crate Paper arrived at House of Paper and tonite is the first opportunity I had to play with it. Actually I was drawn to it after packing some orders because it has a distinct feel on each side. The main pattern is almost a linen feel and the reverse side is smooth. This is a super quick layout but I am loving it. I have been on somewhat of a Kraft cardstock kick lately too. This is Miss C right before her Christmas Dance Showcase and it is the only picture I took that day.... Continue reading

Are you creative, outgoing, talented, outgoing, self motivated and a team player, then we want you. House of Paper is looking for 2 or 3 new Design Team members to complete our team. We will announce the designers once they have been contacted and accept their positions. The submission deadline is February 10, 2010. Interested applicants should register and post on the message boards at House of Paper, this lets us get to know you better. We will require you to be active on our message boards and be a part of our community. We will need you to submit... Continue reading

Are you creative, outgoing, talented, outgoing, self motivated and a team player, then we want you. House of Paper is looking for 2 or 3 new Design Team members to complete our team. We will announce the designers once they have been contacted and accept their positions. The submission deadline is February 10, 2010. Interested applicants should register and post on the message boards at House of Paper, this lets us get to know you better. We will require you to be active on our message boards and be a part of our community. We will need you to submit... Continue reading

This past week the design team was asked to highlight themselves in their layouts and they created some great things. I love weeks like this it always makes me itch to scrap, which is why I will be cleaning my space tomorrow and creating something anything actually at this point will make me jump for joy. Here are a sampling of the layouts created. Amanda Heather Karen I also want to let you know that there will be a big announcement coming on Friday or Saturday so stay tuned. Continue reading