Pretty Paper Blog

I purchased my own Zutter Bind-it-all at the last big scrapbooking crop I attended at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique. I have REALLY enjoyed using it! I can bind whatever I want!

First things first, remember that huge mess on my desk the other night? Before I could possible start another project I had to clean it up.

Ah, much better.

Alrighty. I started with some random little ATC pages from 7 Gypsies. Then I grabbed Jenni Bowlin Tags…a bit of Teresa Collins paper, some Tim Holtz tags and the I chalked it all and punched holes in each page with the Bind-it-all!

To be completely honest, my Bind-it-all has been catching my eye for the past few days…I just really wanted to use the thing so I created a reason to do it! I’m glad I did because I ended up with this little mini journal sorta book:

Now, what to use it for…hmmm…maybe I’ll use it to write down all the cute thing my kids say…?

I always have fun decorating the little ATC cards.   I started this project in February when I bought an ATC holder.  I planned on doing “A Year at Glace” for 2007.  A quick way to flash back at a whole year!  But…it seems as though there will not be enough room on my ATC holder for an entire year!  Oops…I guess that I just take too many gosh darn photos.

The photos above are a smidgen of my trip to Las Vegas ‘07 (My friend Sara lives there) and Easter ‘07.  Good times!

I think I enjoy working with the ATC cards because I LOVE mini albums.  The ATC size is like creating a even smaller than usual mini album, a mini-mini.  Whatever.  I like the ATC’s.

They’re my FAVORITE part of creating a scrapbook page layout. I love to add the little details. I think that’s why I’ve been enjoying the ATC cards (all there is room for is detail).

The little things, that is how I put the “love” in my memory albums (no matter how big or small). The little details tell my story…the little extra “thought” that I put into creations to let my family and friends know that I care. What do you enjoy most about scrapbooking? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

OK, I’m determined to finish my “2007″ ATC Holder! I love the tiny details one can place on the ATC Cards. What can I say, it’s fun! I hope you enjoy them too. I’m still loving those Teresa Collins papers, they’re two-sided and so, so versatile! I also used some Maya Roads, Jenni Bowlin and 7gypsies!

My goodness, it’s FRIDAY! Whoopie!

I was talking to my super-hot hubby tonight and told him about the many, many things I’ve been juggling for the last few months. Whew, the list went on and on…

…suddenly I realized how very blessed I am to have so much on my plate. I have so many people that depend on me, and the weird thing is: they happen to feel that I am important (that’s pretty cool, if I do say so myself)! Everyday is a new adventure and it makes for a full, happy life. Wow, the day to day is pretty cool when you gain a little “perspective”. To tell the truth, I am a darn happy lady!

Thank you to all that give of themselves on my behalf: your love, time, talents, humor and advise…I accomplish so much because of the support I feel from my friends and family! I am one lucky woman!

Having said that, I am still relieved that it’s Friday (I’m sure you are too, right?).

Here’s a little more ATC card enjoyment for y’all:

This week has been super crazy. I feel like every time I turn around all my time is scheduled…sometimes even double-scheduled.

Izabelle stayed home from school today…that meant I had to stay home from work. I suddenly found that I had some extra time while Izabelle was resting in her room. No, not time to fold laundry, do dishes, vacuum, walk the dog, or go grocery shopping…none of that boring, time consuming stuff for me. Instead I picked up the box containing my new 7 Gypsies ATC Holder and cracked it open.

I’ve decided that I’m going to do a “Year in Review” for 2007 - while it’s still somewhat fresh in my mind. I finished the first Month. I’ll post the ATC card photos as I complete them.

Click on photo you would like to view. When the picture appears you should be able to hover your mouse over the upper-right hand side of the photo, the word “next” will appear. Click on “next” and it should take you through the remaining photos.

January 2007

I bought the new Teresa Collins paper and 7 Gypsies paper & rub-on’s at PSB the other day. I finally squeezed in some time this morning before work and finished my “Marley” mini book. There’s a lot of little pages and tons of little details. It was so fun to do!