Thankful Thursday ~

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all are well and remaining healthy. My days of self quarantine are being enjoyed in my craft room creating and getting caught up on scrapbook pages of our family trip to Disney World in 2016 - yes I am that behind!

It’s fun to relive the memories and look forward to our next trip at some point.                       

I hope these give you some Disney layout ideas, what are you doing to stay busy during this crazy time???

Stay healthy,

Home bound and Happy!

Hi Everyone,

I hope this finds you healthy and doing what needs to done from the comfort of your homes.

These are crazy times for sure and we all will get through this...

I am spending my time scrapbooking in between loads of laundry and I am more than okay with that!

         

How blessed am I that I am working on Disney World pictures ( and I have a LOT of them ) from 2016?It’s my favorite place and I got to enjoy a wonderful trip with my hubby and two out of three of our children. Our oldest couldn’t join us due to his work -Be well my friends and I am praying for all of us right now, please be responsible and safe.
Virtual Hugs, 

Ep. #529 ~Dec. Daily 2016 Flip-Through Days: 16-21

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all having a happy and productive week, I am getting things ready for Thanksgiving since we are hosting again this year.

Making my December Daily ahead of time has once again proven to be such a blessing so when December 1st arrives, everything is ready for my pictures! Wouldn't it be fabulous if I/we could stay this oroganized and up-to-date with our annual family scrapbook albums???

Today I am sharing my layouts for Days: 16-21 and some cute little embellishements that I have added to my album. Next week will wrap up my entire album "Flip-through" so I hope this have given you some ideas on how to use the cute Hello December Project Life Kit by Stampin' Up!

You still have time to order DD products so you can make one for your very own. Just head on over to my online store and you will find everything you need.

*November 2016 HOSTESS CODE*: 99KAZCU4

Thanks so much for watching...

Warm Hugs,

Epi. #526 ~ Decemeber Daily Flip-Through & Christmas Charm!

Happy Friday Fellow Crafters,

First I have to say - "YEAH CUBBIES!!!" Woo-Hoo! "W" We are the National Champions!!! Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs! The parade is getting underway here and it is a perfect day for a parade. 

Okay, back to the reason for today's post - I wanted to share my December Daily Days 11 - 16 with all of you and also my very 1st Christmas Charm that I made! What a fun project to create and I followed all of NurseTara04's tips and tricks that she shares on many of her awesome videos.

I will definitely be making many, many more of these, they are so addicting to create! Give them a try yourself and if you haven't gotten on the December Daily bandwagon, what are you waiting for??? Run don't walk over to my online store and get your Hello December Project Life kits so you can get your album all ready for December 1st! It's such a fun tradition to partake in and really puts the emphasis on the simple joys in each day.

Thanks you so much for watching...

Warm Hugs,

Episode #497~ Stampin' Up! 4th of July Scrapbook/ Combo Layout

Hello Crafty Friends,

  Can you believe it's 4th of July weekend already? Yippee!!! I love the 4th and it's also our daughter's birthday weekend too ~ Lots of celebrating will be going on in the Meyer household!

  With that comes plenty of photo opportunities and loads of pictures that will go into our annual family scrapbook. Since I am a traditional scrapbooker at heart, I usually create 12 x 12 double page spreads in order to get as many photos on my layout as possible without looking to crowded. Project Life though has become a staple in my everyday scrapbooking as I enjoy combining the two styles into one layout!

  Making my own designed paper and pocket cards is really fun and a great way to personalize my layout and make them my own. It's also a great way to use up scrap pieces of cardstock and any extra die cuts I may have laying around from card projects like these that I used here.

  My personal challenge for this summer is to get caught up on my albums, I am only up to March of 2015 and it really drives me crazy. I've got a lot to get done but I am determined to make it happen! Why don't you join me? If you are behind and need an extra push - I am challenging YOU to set your mind to it and lets do this together!



To order any of the products you see here or to purchase anything for your stamping and scrapbooking needs, visit my Stampin' Up! online store at: www.galem.stampinup.net

Happy Scrapping,

Episode # 450 ~ Shabby Lamp Shade & Scrapbook Lay-Outs

Hi Everyone,

  Happy Sunday and I hope you have had a relaxing weekend! Today I am sharing the darling Shabby Lampshade I made a few months ago (no tutorial, sorry...) butI did take pictures and have done a lay-out showing step-by-step how I made it. It really has SO much character and everyone always asks about it when they are in my craft room.

  In addition to the brief explanation of that, I also share some of the scrapbook pages I have been working on. I am finally getting to see the end of 2014 and somehow need to make it fit into 2 albums! I really feel like my pages put the viewer into the moment, not just looking at pictures. At least that's what I try to create, don't we all???

  Let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to answer them for you and have a peaceful rest of your Sunday.



Happy Hugs,

Episode # 439 ~ February 2015 Hip Kit Club Lay-out

Hi Guys,

  Well, I did it... I joined two scrapbooking kit clubs this past week! I am super excited and can't wait to get caught up on all my scrapbooking. I signed-up for Clique Kit and also Hip Kit Club - It's in hope that if I have "kits" coming each month, maybe I'll be less likely to go shopping all the time. We can all hope can't we??? LOL!

  This is just one of many double page layouts I hope to complete, it should be interesting to try and figure out how to stretch a single page of patterned paper ( you only get one of each design in the HCK) to do a bunch of double page lay-outs. I do a lot of those and I also put more than one picture on a page. I try to fit 3 maybe even 4 pictures on a page.

  If you have any suggestions on stretching a single sheet to make 2 pages, please share your ideas with me, I'd love to hear your ideas.



Hugs,

Episode 424 ~ Scrapbooking with Perfect Layers

Hi Everyone & Happy Sunday,

  We are getting ready for yet another Open House today so I wanted to quickly share this video with all of you before we head out the door. As many of you know, I have been seriously trying to get caught up on my scrapbooking & this is a double page spread of my family.

  I used the Perfect Layers cutting guides to layer my pictures, which is my least favorite thing to do in scrapbooking. It used to take me forever to get the layers perfect, but these guides really make it quick & simple, yippee!!! Now layering isn't such a hassle & I actually like to mat all my pictures now...

  Hopefully this will encourage other scrappers to mat those photos & explain how to use the guides, I wasn't sure how to use them when I first got them.

  Enjoy the rest of your weekend & happy scrapping crafty friends







Hugs,

Episode #422 ~ S.S.S. #34 Scrapbooking Layouts

Happy Sunday Crafty Friends,

  Boy, I have finally made some progress on my mad attempt to get caught up on my scrapbooking pages! I have finished my daughter's Prom pictures from 2012 as well as the pictures from her Sweet 16 party... what a relief! I am used to always being current & up-to-date on all of my pages, so this is really making me crazy being 2 years behind.

  Thank you for stopping by & taking some time to watch my video, enjoy the rest of your Sunday. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.







Happy Hugs,

Episode #407 ~ Scrapbook Layout Using Penny Black Stamp

Hi Scrappy Friends,
  I hope you are all enjoying this long weekend with your families & friends! Perhaps you are getting some crafting done, we are getting lots of rain, so it's perfect for scrapping. I am trying to get caught up, but I've lost some pictures due to my phone getting wet when we were in Niagara Falls this summer, rats! My scrubby promises me that he will figure out a way to get those pictures back, we'll see...
  I used a really cute Penny Black stamp for my accent piece on this double page layout, I bought it awhile ago & was just waiting to use on our daughters Sweet 16 pictures. With my Copic markers, I was able to color the gown pretty darn close to the color of her gown, so that was really fun!
 Have a great rest of your weekend,




Big Huggs,

Episode #339 ~ Use It or Lose It Series #34

Hi Everyone,
I have been scrapping today non-stop! What a great feeling of accomplishment when I see the finished product. 2010 is done (check), 2011 is done (check) & I am up to March in our 2012 album. I am super duper excited to scrap our daughter's Sweet 16 Birthday party pictures & also our Disney ones.
Have a peaceful rest of your Sunday & let me know what you all are working on.

Big Huggs,

Episode #324 ~ Scrapbook Page Layouts & GFS & CC Design Haul

Hi Everyone,
  I am posting this to my blog a couple of days late, sorry about that. It's spring break in our house so, we are doing a lot of last minute things & I totally forgot to upload this video to my blog.
  These are the scrapbook pages I have been working on & also the super cute Greeting Farm Stamps, C.C. Design stamps that I recently received. I can't wait to make some new cards for my "box" with these adorable images.
  Have a great weekend & happy crafting!


Huggs,

Episode 284 ~ "Use It or Lose It" # 15 Scrapbooking

Hi crafty friends,
Happy Sunday everyone... I hope you weekend was relaxing & you were able to spend time with your families & friends! I am trying to get caught up on all my scrapbook pages, it drives me crazy being a 1 1/2 behind! Aaaarrgghhh! I am on a mission now & also to use all the goodies I have on hand. Shopping has taken a backseat to completing projects for me, but I did recently place a Stampin' Up! order. I've really been trying hard to use what I have & not shopping for eveything new. I am not saying that shopping isn't fun & theraputic, but I want to use all the scrappy goodness I have invested in. I think you know what I mean... Anywoo, have a great rest of your Sunday evening & I hope you have a fabulous week. Thanks for watching!
Huggs,

Episode 284 ~ "Use It or Lose It" # 15 Scrapbooking

Happy Sunday my sweet friends,
I hope you are are relaxing & enjoying the day with family & friends. I sure am & planning on getting more scrapbooking done! In today's video, I share how I put pages together quickly using paper & products that I have on hand. "Use It or Lose It" is definately my motto & I challenge you to do the same! I am not saying shopping for new "goodies" isn't fun & theraputic, but it's important to use the "goodies" we have previously purchased. Have a blessed day & happy crafting!
Huggs,

Episode 249 ~ "Whale of a Good Time" Scrapbook page Pt.1

Hi Everyone,
Here is Part 1 of my "Whale" of a Good Time Scrapbook page layout. Be sure to check out Part 2 for the finished pages. Thanks for watching & have a scrappy good weekend...
Big Huggs,

Episode #249 ~ "Whale" of a Time Scrapbook page Pt. 2

Hi Everybody,
Happy Friday my crafty friends!!! I am getting some scrapbooking done & thought I would share with you what I am working on. I am really trying to get caught up & am a year behind! This is driving me ccCcCrrRraaAZzZYYy!!! I've NEVER been so far behind & it is really an overwhelming feeling. But, if I keep moving forward, I will get caught up.
In this 2 part video, I used the "Life's A Beach" Cricut cartridge & some fun "splash" paper. I hope this gives you some ideas for summer page layouts.
Happy scrappin',