Dot & Whimsy

It gives me the warm fuzzies to think of my

crafty peeps out there who are enjoying a day of 

cropping with friends, enjoying challenges and winning some free stuff!

I hope that you're all having a ball!

There are several special places that I'd like to mention today.

First, Bella Blvd where all of the designers will be sharing their 'about me' 

layouts today.  Bella is also having a fabulous Warehouse Sale, so check that out,

as well as the FOUR giveaways that's slated for the day!

Here is my contribution to NSD Bella-style:

Because paper crafting is such a big part of my life right now, I chose to use my current 

design team photo for my layout. It was already cropped into a square, so I printed it off 

with my home printer onto a 4X6 photo paper and then trimmed away the excess. I also 

printed out some of my favorites for the year so far and kept it in (roughly) the same size as the photo. 

While I had the banner punch out for the bunting, I also used it for creating the leaves on the flowers!

 Supplies: Freestyle Sophisticates: Freestyle Peep; Family Forever: Family Game Night, 

1. What are your top 5 supplies/products that you cannot scrap without? 
 Sewing machine, foam adhesive, die-cutting machine, dies/punches, corner rounder.

working in silence? Totally depends on the mood and if I'm alone in the house or not.
 Most of the time I watch TV series on Netflix, BBC movies or listen to Pandora.
 I like the company of 'noise'

 so I almost always have something going in the background.

3. What snacks and/or drinks are beside you when you're scrapping?
Coffee.

 a late night scrapper, or do you find time during the day?  
 I start pretty early in the morning and work until time to pick the kids up from school. 

 I like to be with the family at night, so I very seldom craft during the later hours of the day.

I hope that you all are enjoying NSD in some way and getting your craft on!

As you see above, Bella Blvd is celebrating the day with hourly inspiration and

We were asked to share an "About Me" layout...this could be anything

from our 10 Favorite Things to our favorite movie star crushes, etc.

I really and truly don't watch much television.

BUT, I do stream quite a few shows via Amazon and have fallen in love with

several series such as Justified, Hart of Dixie and Downton Abbey.

So, I decided to dedicate a layout to my new-found obsession:

  I went to the internet and found images representing my beloved shows.

After printing them out (with a white border), I trimmed each photo's edge in various Designer Tapes.  

Next, I typed out the names of my favorite characters from each show and cut them into strips.

  It was fun to find different stickers to add that helped to describe the shows!

We were also asked to answer a few 'questions', but I'll let you check that out
when you visit Bella Blvd!  And in case you missed it, Bella is also having a
WAREHOUSE SALE
Save up to 70% on amazing Bella Blvd goodies!  It's all while supplies last, so
check it out here
Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you all are celebrating NSD with your favorite scrappy goodies and friends!

I'll be visiting and playing along at several places online...I have the entire day set aside for 

nothing but me and my scrap room :)

First, let me mention that Sydnee did indeed get another BLUE RIBBON in 

the 100 Meter Dash at yesterdays' 4th Grade Field Day.  She was soooo happy!  

And just in case you've never seen real-honest-to-goodness-baby-greased-lightening...this is it:

She also got FIRST Place in the Long Jump (out of 10 girls) and Second Place in the 50 Meter Dash 

(she had a bad case of the rubber-neck and kept looking back to see who was behind her!) 

 She's a natural athlete, much unlike her dear old momma LOL

So proud of my girl...she's a true J*O*Y

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Wow, do I have some news that I've just been BURSTING to share...I've had to keep this a secret

since Monday

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That's correct-o-mundo!  I'm a Unity Design Team Member.

  Let me tell you, these girls are the most laid-back and welcoming bunch that I've ever met. 

 You know that feeling when you meet someone and instantly click...well, that's us.

  In just a few days, we've already had loads of fun :)

Here is a layout that I created for the occasion of NSD and the announcing of the newest 

Design Team Members.  For this layout I used the Ippity stamp

I literally did this layout in 30 minutes...only made possible by this terr-i-fic sketch by Angie Blom

and of course, the sensational FAB{U}LOUS papers by Simple Stories

Okay, enough about ME for a moment LOL... here is some news that you'll be extra excited

about.  Nothing like a few great promotions on National Scrapbooking Day, right?

Just visit the blog this weekend to find out more details!

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I'll be at the My Scrapbook Nook 

most of the day today!

The Nooker to collect the MOST points over the weekend will win a 

Please come and join us...for the day, the whole weekend, or for just a bit.

Tons and tons of really great challenges and a couple of games to boot :)

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We're also celebrating at Imaginisce's Blog with a Design Team 

My scavenger hunt hint:

 Visit the blog to see the full list of hints.
Once you have figured them all out, email your answers (in ONE email) to
carilocken5@gmail.com

 You have until May 7th to complete the hunt and turn in your comments

 (a comment for each participating Design Team Member's hint)

WINNERS will be announced Friday, May 11th :)
The prize?  The NEW i-magicut ribbon cutting system!

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I'll be posting my challenge for My Scrapbook Nook here on the blog around 5PM CST

I hope everyone has a SPLENDID National Scrapbooking Day (uh hmmm, weekend)!

Like a good challenge?  

Come and join our Monthly Challenge at Imaginisce.

For this month's challenge, you're only required to:

1- Use the color pink

2- Use flowers

3-Use bling

And use at least 75% Imaginisce products to be eligible for the prize.

The prize: the lucky winner will receive 2 paper packs of their choice!

For my project, I created this colorful card using the 

Makin' Waves papers & dimensional stickers, I Rock Bling and

Blossom Flowers.

Won't you join us?  Just link up your finished project by the end of the month!

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NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY
We're celebrating in a BIG way this weekend at
My Scrapbook Nook 
&
Imaginisce!
The gals over at The Nook have come up with some really amazing
challenges for you to play along with this weekend.  Our theme is:
MOVIE MADNESS
You guessed it...everything to do with the Big Screen!
Tons and tons of fun awaits you...come on over and join us :)
 At Imaginisce, we'll be having a Design Team Scavenger Hunt, so pull out
that magnifying glass and your thinking cap.
Prizes, prizes, prizes!
I'll also be awarding a prize pack right here from my blog.
I'll be sharing some NEW NEWS that I'm really, really stoked about ;)
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 Be back tomorrow with my first Nook CARDS Challenge for the month...see you then!