Paper Maniac

Monday, May 20, 2013

Child's Theme Cartridge with a twist

This is my design team post for My Cricut Craft Room. I created the following two page scrapbook layout using the Locker Talk and Mickey Font cartridges. The pictures are from a play that my now 6th grader was in as a 3rd grader. Each grade level of the elementary school she attended, the same school that my youngest is currently attending, puts on a musical every year. The title of this play was "Colors". The story was about all the colors in a box of crayons.

The crayons were cut from Locker Talk. They are both 3". The title was cut from Mickey Font at 1.25".

Supplies used:

Cardstock

Patterned Paper is from The Stack (I don't know which collection)

Creative Memories Wavy Paper Trimmer

To see more projects like these, please visit My Cricut Craft Room.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Festive Water Things

Water Slide Scrapbook Page

This is my design team post for My Cricut Craft Room. I created the following scrapbook page using the H20 Cricut cartridge. The page is very bare right now. I have pictures from a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor waterpark. I just need to find the right picture to figure out just the right title. The water slide on the page is cut at 8 1/4".

Supplies Used:

Cardstock

Recollections Tattered and Worn Stack

To see more projects like this, please visit http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

Til Next Time,

Melissa

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day Card from an Adult Child

This is my design team post for My Cricut Craft Room. I created the following card to give to my mom for Mother's Day. One of her favorite colors is green, so I was sure to incorporate that. My girls helped me pick out the other paper. I cut the owl from the Twinkle Toes Cricut cartridge (4" - shift, layer, and layer shift) and the word "mom" from the Alphalicious Cricut cartridge (0.5" - regular and shadow).

Supplies used:
paper-from scrap folder
Color Box fluid chalk - Chestnut Roan
Cricut cartridges - Twinkle Toes and Alphalicious

To see more projects like this, please visit http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com.

Til next time,
Melissa
pop dots

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

3 Flowers on a Project

I created the following scrapbook layout for MCCR - "3 Flowers on a Project". I cut the flower from George and Basic Shapes at 3", 4 1/2", and 5". The flower can be found on page 120 of the booklet. I used flower 2.

My oldest daughter went to a Renaissance Festival yesterday and had a very beautiful flower vine painted down the side of her face. I will be using this layout for one of the pictures.

Supplies Used:

Paper - Tattered and Torn Cardstock Paper from Recollections

Cardstock for flowers - from scraps

Mat - Creative Memories

Brads

Til Next Time,

Melissa

Thursday, April 18, 2013

MCCR Design Team - Anything Spring

I am one of the newest members of the design team over at My Cricut Craft Room. I created a scrapbook page for Festive Friday - Anything Spring. I used Walk in My Garden to create the wheelbarrow (5" cuts - regular, shift, and shadow). This can be found on page 107 of the book. I also used Don Juan for the title (cut at 1 1/2"). This is the first time I have used either of these cartridges. I created this page knowing I have pictures of my daughters planting seeds last summer. They each planted one item. The oldest planted squash and the youngest watermelon. They have picked out the same items this year, just a different variety.

Supplies Used:

DCWV The Cherry Limeade Stack

Cardstock

Til next time,

Melissa

Monday, April 15, 2013

I'm Back!

I have been away from the blogging world for a couple of months. I had surgery in February and am just feeling my creative juices flowing again. Thank God for clean test results.

I look forward to getting back to scrapbooking. I have already signed up for a few blog hops. And I am one of the newest members of My Cricut Craft Room's design team.

Til next time,
Melissa

Friday, January 11, 2013

Nana's Birthday Blog Hop

If you are looking for the All About Penguins Blog Hop, please click here.

If you are looking for Teresa's Blogaversary Blog Hop, please click here.

Welcome to “NANA’S BIRTHDAY BASH” Blog Hop!

We're so happy you could join us today! We will be showcasing projects that are Birthday related.

If you've hopped along from Angela then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to Miranda to start at the beginning with NANA'S BLOG. (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

In addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy available too. Nana a/k/a Miranda is giving away a $25 Michael’s gift card along with a surprise box. To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!

I have two projects today.

First is a one page layout of me on the morning of my 36th birthday. I got the idea for this page from a Doodlebug Design Inc.ad on the back of a Creating Keepsakes magazine.

Supplies Used: cardstock from my stash; scraps to make the cirlce; CM photo mats; Miss Elizabeth's glitter stickers

Second is a card for Miranda. I got this idea from the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of Paper Crafts.

Supplies Used: scrap papers; paper ribbons; CTMH black ink; Inkadinkado clear stamps - birthday wish
I am also giving away some blog candy. To be eligible to receive a RAK, you must leave a comment and be a follower of my blog. I will select a winner using Random.org Tuesday, January 15.

Next on the hop is Teresa.

SHOULD YOU GET LOST ALONG THE WAY, HERE IS THE ENTIRE LINE UP:

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
Angela - www.3crazymonkeys.com
Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
Teresa- http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
Mary - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
Candice - http://candiedcards.typepad.com
An'Jenic - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Til next time,
Melissa

Teresa's Blogaversary Blog Hop

If you are looking for the All About Penguins Blog Hop, please click here.

If you are looking for Nana's Birthday Bash Blog Hop, please click here.

Hello to all our crafty friends! We have a great blog hop for you today. A little over a year ago Teresa began this new blog to celebrate the fact she wanted a change in her life. And for that change to be permanent came lots of prayer and leaning on God to give the right answers. The answers He needed to give not the answers Teresa desired. Well here we are 1 year later and Teresa is a Stay at Home Wife loving life and doing all she needs to do to create a warm, loving atmosphere for her family!

So thanks for joining us today...Teresa asked all the participants to create something that represented a change in their life...So hop on along.

You should have found your way here from Michele. If not, take a look at Teresa's project over at http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/. Make sure you comment along the way as Teresa has blog candy for you over at her blog!

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my grandmother's death. Mimi, Anne Pearre Smith Ansley, lived for a wonderful 90 years. I cherish every moment we spent together from me as a little girl spending the night with her, playing on the school bus she drove for the local school system, watching her "story" - The Young and the Restless, playing Uno and Skip-Bo, shopping trips, breakfast at Waffle House, and the most important the wonderful talks we had during the last few years of her life. Even though my grandmother lived alone the last few years of her life, she didn't like to be alone. I would stay over at Mimi's when I could, of course not as often as I should have. So after cleaning her house and drinking our coffee, we would TALK and TALK. I will cherish these memories forever.

Supplies used: cardstock from stash; "Mimi" chipboard; patterned paper - DCWV The Stack 6; want 2 scrap - Say it with Bling

I have blog candy. To be eligible to receive a RAK, please become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on today's post.

Thanks for joining us today. Your next stop is Daphne. Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost. Happy hopping.

Teresa~ http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
An’Jenic~ http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Lori ~ http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
Sarah - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/
Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
Daphne~http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/
Kim~http://cards2keep.blogspot.com/

Til next time,

Melissa

All About Peguins Blog Hop

If you are looking for Nana's Birthday Bash Blog Hop, please click here.

If you are looking for the All About Penguins Blog Hop, please click here.

Welcome to the All About Penguins Blog Hop!

We're so glad you could join us! Today we'd like to share with you a whole bunch of crafty projects made using our favorite, adorable, and lovable winter friends... penguins!

If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit Ashley's blog. If you've come from Carla's blog you're in the right place!

I've made a one page layout from our family vacation to Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlingburg, TN.

Materials:
Seaworld paper, ZooBalloo Cricut cartridge (penguin, shadow shift and layer shadow shift cut at 6"), CTHM inks, CM mat, penguin brads (Eyelet Outlet)

We have some fabulous sponsors ready to give away prizes to those who comment AND follow every stop of the hop!

Designs on Cloud 9

$20 Gift Certificate

Hot Berry Designs

$20 Gift Certificate

Di's Digi Downloads

$10 Gift Certificate

KaDoodle Bug Designs

V's Sweet Ideas

$10 Gift Certificate

*NEW* CTMH Paper Packet

Kit Includes: Chantilly 6 - 12x12 B&T Duos (2 of each 3 double designs)

6 - 12x12 Cardstock Sheets (2 Champagne, 2 Twilight, 1 Buttercup, 1 Cotton Candy)

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Time Flies New Year's Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Time Flies By New Year" Blog Hop with Connie Can Crop and friends.

Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards and layouts having to do with time.

You should have arrived from Sandy. If you happened upon us please start at the beginning of the hop at http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com/

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue sharing their ideas and creations.

We have a fabulous sponsor, Creative Kuts (http://creativekuts.blogspot.com/), who is generously giving away a really cute New Year's SVG file. So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of us a comment letting us know what you like best about our projects. Then head over to http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/ and post that you followed the rules. You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Ready to join in the fun? Let's go!

This LO shows a time expanse of 6 years. In the picture on the left, my girls are 1 and 5. Now they are 7 and 11. Wow, are they growing up fast! And they have such different personalities. The oldest is so reserved and methodical and the youngest is spirited and spunky. I have to remind myself each and every day to slow down and spend time doing things they enjoy. If not, another six years will fly by and I'll miss it.

Supplies used:
paper from my stash (I know the printed paper came from Wal-Mart. But I bought it so many years ago that I don't remember the company.)
ribbon - CTMH
Cricut - Classic Cricut Font cut at 1" (italic and italic shadow)

I have blog candy. To be eligible to receive a RAK, you must leave a comment and be a follower of my blog. I will select the winner using Random.org and post the name Monday, Jan. 7.

Up next is Jearise.

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:
1.Connie ~ http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/
2.Toni Herron ~ http://toniherron.aussieblogs.com.au/
3.Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com/
4.Pam ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
5.Janea ~ http://www.recollectionalley.blogspot.com/
6.Sandy ~ http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
7.Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
8.Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
9.An'Jenic ~ http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
10.Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/
11.Holli ~ http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com/

Til next time,
Melissa

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Winner!

Congratulations to Sarah B. She is the winner of blog candy from my post on Michelle's Blogaversary Blog Hop. Sarah, please check your email.

I am so amazed by the overwhelming amount of kind words from this post. Even though I have been scrapbooking for over five years, I have only been blogging for a little over two months. I am having such a wonderful time sharing my work and receiving techie love.

Til next time,
Melissa

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Michele's Blogaversary Hop

Welcome to Michele's Blogaversary Blog Hop. Michele is hosting this hop to celebrate her 1st year of blogging. You should have found your way here from Jessi. If not, please start at the beginning with Michele.

Michele has an amazing "present" up for grabs ~ all you have to do is visit each of the blogs below, become a follower and leave a comment. A winner will be chosen on Wednesday 1/2/13!

For this hop, I am showing a Christmas present from my girls. My husband and I are coffee fanatics and I really like flavored coffees. So with a little shopping help from my sister, my girls got me and my husband a Mr. Coffee Keurig. This is us opening it Christmas morning.

I am also offering blog candy today. To be eligible to recieve a RAK, you must leave a comment and be a follower of my blog. A winner will be announced Wednesday, January 2.

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is the very talented Elizabeth.

Here is today's full line up.

Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Teresa ~ http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

Sarah ~ http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/

Miranda ~ http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

An'Jenic ~ http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Robin ~ http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Tabetha ~ http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/

Jessi ~ http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com

Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com (you are here)

Elizabeth ~ http://www.217creations.com/ (go here next)

Lori ~ http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Ellen ~ CardMonkey: http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

I am entering this LO in the following challenges:

Cut It Up - #9 Out with the Old (wrapping paper)

ScrapMuch? - Dec. 28 sketch

Happy New Year,

Melissa

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Santa Claus is Coming at LM

This week at Lasting Memories the design team was given the theme "Santa Claus is Coming". I found the picture of last year's visit with Santa For the past five or so years we have gone to Lights of the South, a local 100 acre forest decorated with beautiful lights that can be seen from a hay ride or on a walking trail. After we take the hay ride, the girls wait so patiently to visit Santa. Afterwards, we enjoy hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. We haven't had a chance to go yet this year. And am not sure if we will make it. My husband hurt his knee yesterday and is having a hard time getting around. And it wouldn't be the same without him. My girls (M & M) did get a chance to see Santa when he visited church a few weeks ago.

Materials used:
patterned paper - Moxxie
Santa - Stamping Station (I've had this so long, I really had forgotten about it.)
Cricut cartridge - Makin' the Grade (cut at 1")

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Welcome to the Heavenly Christmas blog hop hosted by Lisa. You should have made your way here from Anita. If not, please start with our hostess Lisa.

Thank you for joining this wonderful group of crafters as we show off our Christmas pieces. For this hop, I created a one page layout.

Supplies used:

patterned paper from my stash

white cardstock for angel and title

Cricut cartridge - Gypsy Font (1 1/2 inches and welded)

Creative Memories paisley punch

CTMH ink - heavenly blue

Stickles - baby blue

Thank you so much for stopping by today. One lucky person will be receiving a RAK. To be eligbile, you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment with a way to contact you. I will post the winner Thursday, December 27.

Your next stop is the very talented Melanie.

Here is today's line-up in case you get lost:

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Mandie ~ http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Pam ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Elecia ~ http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Anita ~ http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)

Melanie ~ http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Diana ~ http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/
Miranda ~ http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Merry Christmas,

Melissa

Friday, December 21, 2012

Welcome Winter Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Welcome Winter" blog hop. You should have made your way here from Kim. If not, please start at the beginning with our hostess Ashley .

Not only is today the first day of winter, but it's also my birthday. I'm so glad you are able to join me on my special day.

For this blog hop, I put together a page kit I bought when I went to the Creative Keepsakes convention in Charlotte, NC. Who doesn't love hot chocolate? My girls are obsessed with hot chocolate. Each Sunday, they get to enjoy a cup at donut time at church. They recently started adding french vanilla creamer. Now I just need pictures. I have two ideas in mind. One is my girls and their friends making and drinking hot chocolate Sunday mornings or my girls enjoying hot chocolate at home. There we have french vanilla marshmallows they can add.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. One lucky person leaving a comment will be selected to receive a RAK. To be eligible, you must be a follower of my blog.

Your next stop on the hop is the very talented Michele.

Here is today's line-up in case you get lost.
Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.puppiesandpapercrafts.com
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Gabrielle ~ http://www.gabyspapery.blogspot.com
Tabetha ~ http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~ http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Amy E ~ http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Janet ~ http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Miriam ~ http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com
Candace ~ www.papercraftsbycandace.com
Crystal ~ Http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Winner

Winner of the blog candy for my I Love Snow blog hop post...

Congratulations to lucky #11 - Amy E of Scrap This Save That. Amy, please check your email. You have one week to respond.

Til next time,
Melissa

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Polar Express at Lasting Memories

This week's challenge at Lasting Memories is inspired by the movie "Polar Express". The design team was asked to create a layout using this picture.

My co-worker's daughter goes to an in-home daycare. The kids recently had a "Polar Express" day and watched the movie while they sat in their own train car made from cardboard boxes wrapping in Christmas paper. Each child (ages 3-5) had their own ticket and they were treated to a hot chocolate buffet. When my co-worker was showing off the pictures, I shouted, "I need those". I just had to create a layout with those pictures. This is only one of the four pictures she shared. I need to get the others to create a second page.

Supplies:
Creative Memories Christmas pack (I don't remember the exact name and I've had it for a while)
Cricut cartridge - Everyday Paper Dolls p. 63 Accessories 2 (and shift) and Accessories 3
Cardstock - Momenta

Take time this season to sit down with your loved ones and enjoy this movie. Don't forget the hot chocolate.

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Snow Blog Hop

Please take a moment today and say yet another prayer for the victims, families, friends, and neighbors of yesterday's tragedy in Connecticut. May God be with each and every person affected by this horrible event.

Welcome to the "I Love Snow" Blog Hop hosted by Lisa at Honeybearz Designs. If you made your way here from Beth, you're in the right spot. If not, please start with Lisa.

For this hop, I created a two page layout showing my girls playing in snow.

Supplies used:

Pebbles Inc. scrapbook kit - Snow Fun

CTMH ink - moonstruck

Thank you for joining us today. Here is the complete line-up.

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Elecia ~ http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~ http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/
Anita ~ http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Amy E. ~ http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Sheila ~ http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Dawn ~ http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Esther ~ http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Shawn ~ http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

Do you like blog candy? Who doesn't? To be eligible to receive a RAK, you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment. The lucky recipient will be chosen using Random.org. I will post the name Tuesday, December 18.

I am submitting this LO to the following challenges:

Sketches in Thyme - #96

ScrapMuch? - Dec. 14 Sketch Challenge

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #185, Winter

Til next time,

Melissa

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Winner of Blog Candy

Using Random.org, #9 was chosen as the winner of the blog candy from my Operation Superman blog hop post. Congratulations to Jennifer from Wunder's Creations. Jennifer, please send me your address.

Til next time,
Melissa

P.S.
Stop by Saturday for Snow Blog Hop.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Operation Superman Blog Hop

Welcome to Operation Superman Blog Hop. If you made your way here from Jearise, you're in the right spot. If not, please start with our host Sandra.

Hi everyone welcome to the "Operation Superman Charity Blog Hop" hosted by Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/. Sandra is hosting this hop to gather gifts to donate for a family who lost their father and also to someone who lost her husband. We are all making gifts and or Christmas cards to donate to the family. This is their first Christmas they are spending together without their dad whom everyone called "Superman". Seko "Superman" died tragically of heart failure in front of his wife and 4 young kids. We are hoping to spread some holiday cheer to this family in need.

Participants in this blog hop were asked to make a project with a Superman theme. I created a two page layout using the CTMH Superhero paper pack.

All supplies used for this LO are CTMH.

Giveaway! KaDoodle Bug Designs is sponsoring the hop with a $20 gift certificate to their store at http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/

To qualify for the blog candy be sure to leave a comment on all the blogs (It's a short but sweet hop) and also comment and LIKE KaDoodle Bug Designs Facebook Fan page and let them know "Operation Superman sent you"

A winner will be announced on Wednesday December 12th!

Thank you for participating in the wonderful blog hop. Here's the line-up in case you need it.
Sandra ~ http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Lisa ~ http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
Monica ~ www.monicascreativemadness.com
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com (you are here)
6. Zen ~ http://www.scrappyzeni.com/ (go here next)
7. Jenny (Crazy About Cricut) ~ http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Do you like blog candy? Who doesn't? To be eligible to receive a RAK, you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment. The lucky recipient will be chosen using Random.org. I will post the name Friday, December 14.

If you would like to help out and send this family a Christmas card and or a holiday gift please email Sandra at critterbugg365@gmail.com for more information the family is also taking Paypal donations and gift cards.

Til next time,
Melissa