I got an idea for this little envelope "mini album" of sorts one night... each insert/page inside is a place for journaling about my Top 5 Life Defining moments (Becoming a believer in Jesus Christ, meeting Shaun, the birth of our children, and two private ones). I just wanted to keep it simple, and provide a private place for journaling about these things, to remind me where I stand in life when I get a little shaky.

Note: I cut out the envelope with an AccuCut die cutting machine, but you could easily reproduce it by taking apart a large envelope and using it as a template.




(note the little scribbles- Em's "thoughts" on the playdate. Heh.)




Check it out here!

Labels: Craft ideas, Crop Addict, faith, layouts, links, mini albums

Here's the lovely Crop Addict May Kit and Manufacturer Kit (Crate Paper). I can't believe I was able to scrap this much this month!

You might notice some fun little doodles on the pages... I have been so excited this month to be able to draw some exclusive little doodles for the Crop Addict May kit! I'm no artist, but they are fun to make. It's been really cool seeing them show up on the other designer's pages. What a thrill! Be watching for more in future kits! ;)

Crop Addict May Kit:








(No, you're not seeing things- that's my friend Morgan's little boy. We did a photo swap this month!)




Crate Paper was enormously generous to us this month. Thank you, Crate Paper, for allowing us to create with your gorgeous new products! I have always loved the texture of the CP papers, and their new chipboard letters & buttons add an extra dimension that I just love.

Crate Paper Katlin Line:

Crate Paper Static Line:

Labels: Craft ideas, Crop Addict, kids, layouts, links, pictures, scrapbooking misc.

Every month at Crop Addict, we have a manufacturer sponsor and challenge.

This month, it was the awesome and much beloved American Crafts. :)

Here's what I came up with:
















You can see more here:

AC Gallery

And play along with our challenge and sketch from Tessa Ann to win a cool prize!

Labels: challenges, Crop Addict, family, kids, layouts, links, pictures, scrapbooking misc.

Love it love it love it.

What more can I say? :)

Labels: Crop Addict, layouts