The Origin of Scraps

20 Layouts for April!

2008-04-30T22:25:00.003-04:00

I am toooo stoked! I scrapped my goal of 20 layouts for the month of April PLUS 2 mini albums!
I am really liking setting monthly goals for myself.. I find that I can keep up b etter plus it motivates me to wanna scrap! LOL
I just finished my 20th layout on the last day of April.. talk about waiting until the last minute!

So.... I am thinking that since we are hosting a Scrappy Play in May cybercrop on Scrappy Girl Designs, where we are hosting a challenge a day in May.. I am determined to do 31 layouts for May! I am determined to live dangerously and do this...
anyone think I can? Post here and let me know if you think I am can do this! LOL

Come on over and join us for the month crop and play! Prizes will be given out and the challenges will be awesome!

5 layouts in 5 days Challenge- Day 3

2008-04-17T01:01:00.007-04:00

This challenge has really motivated me to scrap! I have been doing a layout a day challenge for a week with my friend Naureen. I have done5 layouts in 3 days! I haven't been able to post them daily because they were DT projects for Scrappy Girl Designs but now... TA-DA!!!!!!

This layout features my DD on Easter Sunday! She was so pretty and divine! She was so happy to pose for the camera too. This layout is using the Crate paper that is in the April kits! Awesome! I also created this layout using 15 buttons for a button challenge on Simply Obsessed!
Thanks for the push!

I switched over to the Cherry Arte papers in the April kit to do this one of my DS eating a cupcake at DD's birthday party. Did I tell you that you actually get TWO kits in one at Scrappy Girl Designs? I was able to scrap for my daughter and son with one kit!

The title says it all on this one!

I am so proud of myself and being able to stay with it! I can't wait until the daily challenge/crop in May over at Scrappy Girl Designs! I am hoping to get 31 pages done!

Update on the 5 layouts in 5 days...

2008-04-16T00:03:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to say that YES I am keeping up with this challenge! I have scrapped one page ( at least) a day since Monday. I actually scrapped TWO layouts tonight! YAY ME!

But unfortunately, I can't post them just yet... they are my DT projects for Scrappy Girl Designs. I am really excited about how they turned out!

Ok... looking forward to create another layout for Day 3 of the challenge!

Thanks Naureen for playing with me!

April means Actively Scrapping!

2008-04-13T23:55:00.008-04:00

Hello my darling friends,
If you are reading this, you are probably going, where has Origin been? I keep saying that I am going to stay on top of this blog and I really will.. I am definitely starting to scrap more so I will just have to upload my stuff right after I make it so I can stay current! I am so excited to upload some of my newest.. I think my style is changing again but I think I like it! I am starting to dig this 6 x 12 size! It is awesome!
Ok without further ado, here is some of my work! I made this layout of my kids with their dad and I have to say it is my fav of all time! I wanted to really capture what he means to the kids and how much they love him! He is truly an awesome dad! Even though our marriage didn't make it, I will always love him for his love of the family... David, this one is for you!

A 12 x 6 layout of my DS with his Daddy! Do they not have the same ears and hairline? LOL
One of the girls on the Scrappy Girl Designs DT with me (Nikki) inspired me to try this size and I think I am hooked! Thanks Nikki!

Ok... this layout was made with the AWESOME March kit from Scrappy Girl Designs! This kit rocked with the Dream Street papers! This layout features my little ones trying on my afro puff that I wear to work when I don't feel like doing my hair.. What a hoot! I did some hidden journaling behind the pics.

Close up of the orange stickles that I used on the title!

I love scrapping out of order... it allows me to scrap whateever whenever I want! I did this layout from Halloween.. I love how I was able to capture my DD's hand with the 2 pumpkin seeds stuck in the middle! I did this layout based on a sketch over at Sketch This!

This 12 x 6 layout was inspired by a challenge from Nikki over on Scrappy Girl Designs. We were challenged to create a 12 x 6 layout with 2-3 pictures and some bling! Not one of my favs that I have done but I do love the photos!

This layout features Dream Street Papers from the March kit at Scrappy Girl Designs! These pictures are of the kids at the Orlando Science Center. Too funny!

Thanks so much for checking out my stuff!

Ok, I have been challenged by my good friend, Naureen to do 5 layouts in 5 days starting on Monday! We have to create one layout a day for a week.. I know small stuff for you daily layout people...but we have to email each other a picture of our stuff by midnight in order for it to count.. no doubling up on one day! So, as I do this challenge, I will challenge myself to do 5 posts in 5 days here so you can see my daily creations!

Wish me luck!

New Creations to Share!

2008-03-08T18:13:00.006-05:00

Yep... been bad again with updating.. but I have some new items to share.. Let's see.. what has happened lately... my DD turned 5! I can't believe. My boyfriend asked me to marry him so I am now engaged! I am sooo looking forward to summer so I can scrap all day! LOL But anyhoo... I have some new items that I am proud of...
This 11 x 8.5 is of Jeff and I in St. Augustine. I used some Cherry Arte papers along with some chipboard words from Treasures to Scrap. I love scrapping this size because it gives me a break from the norm 12 x 12.

This layout features my DD taste tasting the Valentine's cookies that she made. I love her facial expressions!

This is one of my favs because it shows my kids and I making cookies together. They love to mix everything up and add all of the ingredients.

Pics of my kids playing around acting silly!

This layout is using Chatterbox billiard room papers that are featured in the Treasures to Scrap store. I know it is silly taking pictures of someone drinking from a cup but he is too cute! LOL!

Thanks for checking me out!

Guess what??

2008-03-08T12:16:00.002-05:00

I am now the Design Team Coordinator at Scrappy Girl Designs! Amber has some rockin kits and the community is fun and friendly! Come check us out soon!

Grr... google is having problems right now.. I am trying to upload some new stuff... will try again later I guess!

Scrap fest for me!

2008-02-16T19:44:00.013-05:00

WHEW! I feel like I have been in a scrapping daze! I just realized that I have been scrapping for two straight weeks! Last weekend, I went to a scrap retreat with 7 of my friends. We went to Nana's Scrapbook Retreat. Oh my gosh, we had a blast! So fun, relaxing and peaceful. Got lots of scrapping done! We are planning to go back in April!
And this weekend, I cropped with my friend at the LSS! I had my new IPOD and I was rocking and rolling while creating! I am uploading quite a few today.. these are from my retreat and today!
I am so proud of myself.. I have passed my February goal for layouts.. I said I wanted to do 12 layouts... I have completed 13! I am going to shoot for 20 but we will see...
Oh, I have a new thing now.. I am determined to use at least 3 photos on one layout! i am loving using multiple photos..love to crop them, arrange them...not to mention get more on my page! Hope you enjoy!

This layout is a 2 pager! This was my surprise party given by my ex spouse with the kids! I turned 32 on January 20! ACK! Very simple but I love how it came out!

I had to do a layout to highlight how son is growing up and becoming self sufficient! I can remember feeding him from the bottle and now this...

The looks on his face are priceless!

This is my daughter eating nuggets at my bday party! Can you tell she is enthused?

My daughter lost her first tooth! I can't believe it! She was convinced that the tooth fairy and Tinkerbell were going to fly together and leave her a surprise!

My two darlings lovin life!

I had to scrap these pictures. My DS messed up my DD's hair and as you can tell, she was very upset! I did some hidden journaling on the tag behind the 3rd pic!

Jayla has so much fun being herself! I wanted to highlight this!

Some fun summer pics of my DD!

Thanks for checking out my blog! I will try and update more, promise!

I have been tagged!

2008-02-02T16:40:00.000-05:00

Here are the rules:1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details.)

R - rambunctious

E- energetic

N- nosey

E- exciting

E- ever ready

Um.. not sure who to tag..... but will think about it! :)

Welcome back!

2008-02-02T16:20:00.001-05:00

Haaa... the title of my blog is really for me! It has been awhile since I updated! I promise it wont be soo long next time! :) I cannot belive we are already into February of 2008... When I was a kid time seemed to creep, now as an adult, I can't keep up! I have a few new additions to add to my blog and I hope that you enjoy them! I am promising myself to update at least once a week from now on!

This layout features the awesome February kit from ScrapDango! I am so proud to be the writer for her newsletter! You have to check out these kits ladies! You will love them!

This layout is for one of my DT projects on Treasures to Scrap...ur February sponsor was Scrapworks! Love these papers and we also got some bling accents as well! Everything went together perfect!

I did this at a crop I went to...has my DS in his school holiday play! His job was to ring the bell! HAAA...

One of my favorite pics of DS and I... we were playing with the camera on Christmas Day and this is what came out. I love this picture because it shows his genuine happy spirit.. He is such a good boy!

Enough said on this one.... :)

Thanks for checking me back out again! I hope to have more to upload soon! I am determined to do at least one layout a week.. well.. I did set my February goal to 12 layouts.. I am 2 down... :)

Be happy!

Scrapping is good for the soul!

2008-01-13T19:35:00.000-05:00

What a weekend! I was so ready to scrap this weekend because I was so sick all week and didn't even want to look at my scraproom! This hobby is awesome for therapy..when you are feeling down, when you are at your worst, all it takes it to look at pictures, touch some papers and go at it! Thanks for checking these out.
This layout was for a sketch challenge at ScrapDango and the Freaky Five Layout Challenge at ScrapFreak. The layout was about journaling as if the subject in the layout was talking. I did this one as if my daughter was talking about her brother.

For some reason, I was feeling the Christmas spirit so the next three layouts are of our holidays. I used some KI memories paper that I have had for about 2 years now.. yep..using up that stash!

This layout was from Sketches-R-Us. Thanks Cherie!

A 11 x 8.5 landscape one. I love this style!

Back from the dead...

2008-01-11T21:11:00.000-05:00

WOW! I have been so sick this week with a serious head cold! UGH! Tylenol Severe Cold did nothing for me so I went to Sudafed and wala.. some relief! I am back to scrapping tonight so hopefully I will be able to upload some new goodies!
Here is the new Freaky Five Blog Challenge on ScrapFreak!

What was your first...1. concert? MC Hammer... Lord, seems like eons ago!
2. car? 1997 Nissan Altima
3. job? cashier at a seafood restuarant at 13!
4. scrapbook layout about? Pics of my ex hubby and I when we were young kids
5. grade teacher's name? Mrs. Thelma Helton..love that woman!
6. pet? a poodle
7. vacation as an adult? road trip to Michigan
8. boyfriend's name? Jay
9. living arrangement after moving out of your parents' home? an one bedroom apartment
10. scrapbook message board to be a member on? 2 Peas

Thanks for reading this!

New Year's Questions

2008-01-05T18:23:00.000-05:00

These questions are from the Freaky Friday Blog Challenge on ScrapFreak. This is my first time doing this kind of stuff so bear with me!

1. Will you be looking for a new job? No, not planning on it. I love my job!
2. What will you do different in '08? Be happy over the little things. Spend more time with my kiddies. Enjoy life!
3. New Year's Resolution(s)? Nope.
4. Any trips planned? Umm.. going to a curriculum convention in New Orleans in March.. other than that, nothing that I know of.
5. Wedding plans? Nope.
6. Baby plans? OMG, no.
7. Major thing on your calendar? Nothing..isn't that sad??
8. What can't you wait for? I am looking forward to the summer. Even though I am still working, I have more time to scrap!
9. What would you like to see happen different? Nothing really unless you count managing my money better for this!
10. What about yourself will you be changing? My attitude towards life.. must learn to accept things I cannot change and appreciate everything! Also, I want to maintain my hair, makeup, everything about me that makes me feel great!
11. What happened in '07 that you didn’t think would ever happen? I purchased a brand new home all by myself! Thank you Jesus!
12. Will you be nicer to the people you care about? Yes for sure! My divorce has taught me to not take anyone for granted... be nice and genuine always!
13. Will you dress differently in '08 than you did in '07? Yes..try to keep my attire up and not just wear tshirts all of the time..
14. Will you better your relationship with your family? Yes.
15. Will you do volunteer work? Probably not.
16. Do you expect '08 to be a good year for you? Oh yes!
17. How much did you change from this time last year til now?I have matured quite a bit... I am learning that I can do this on my own... I have always been depending on someone else... but I am becoming self-sufficient!
18. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now? For the most part, yes.
19. Major lifestyle changes? Living in a house now instead of an apartment...meaning higher mortgage! Trying to adjust to one income instead of two.
20. Will you be moving? No.. just got a 30 year mortgage!
21. What will you make sure doesn't happen in '08 that happened in '07? Excessive spending on fast food.umm... I can't think of anything else.

2008 is going to be a scrappy year!

2008-01-05T11:47:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year! I am so excited for 2008.. just to begin a new year with my family and friends. I have some new creations that I have been working on..Although I set a monthly goal of 10 layouts for January, I am hoping to create something daily! I think it would be so cool to have 300+ layouts/projects completed by December! My first creation is my Year in the Life Challenge from Suzanne! This is an awesome year challenge that she has created and I love it. We get one word a week and have to create a card using that word... hopefully in 15 min or less! I am planning on putting all the cards on a ring and using them for a mini book! Thanks Suzanne!

I made this page for the Freaky Friday Layout Challenge at Scrapfreak! We had to cut the pattern paper to use the shapes/designs to make the layout pop! I had fun with this one!

The next 3 layouts are using some fantastic kits from ScrapDango! Carrie makes some great kits and I had a great time playing with them! This one features my daughter's Dora doll making some music with my son's guitar! This was made for a cybercrop challenge this weekend at Scrapbook Doodle featuring an object and a sketch challenge on Feeling Scrappy!

This layout was created for another challenge on the cybercrop at Scrapbook Doodle! We had to use at least 10 different alphas on a layout! FUN!

Thanks for looking!

More layouts before the New Year...

2007-12-30T11:16:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone.. just uploading a few creations.. I made this one from an awesome ad challenge on Feeling Scrappy Thanks Andrea!

I really love this one because it showcases my DS' beautiful smile!

Decided to alter...

2007-12-28T18:33:00.001-05:00

I decided to finally alter a mini chipboard album for our pumpkin patch pictures. I love how it turned out!

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25T14:42:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!
Here are some holiday creations!

I have joined the world of bloggers!

2007-12-22T13:34:00.000-05:00

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

The Best Pics of the Patch

Celebration of U

I can't say that I am going to use this for journaling purposes because I don't think that I will be able to keep up with it! LOL

My main purpose for this blog is to have an online gallery of my creations all to myself!!!!! I hope to upload my creations here so I can keep all of them in the same place and also share with family and friends!!!