I am sorry to report that after church, by the time we got home, and I was wanting to take photos, at exactly NOON…I was not the only one that was totally OUT of patience. Not very many cute shots. Of course, I am sorry now that I didn’t just give everyone a purple foil wrapped choc egg and get a little sugar in the system… but I was OVER it. don’t you hate that. I guess I got a couple cute ones, but this was my favorite…I think we’ll work on some individual portraits later- but I have PLENTY of great photos and fab memories!
We really had a fun, fun Easter.
So a few things that I wanted to share.. kicking off the week! (yay for Monday!)
these 3 looks the cutest for Easter anyway!!
here is a closer look at what I made for my friend Tricia at Concroption.com… Capri is totally into the ‘interactive’ books and all that kind of stuff. She I loving the matching colors, and pictures and that kind of thing, so my brain has been working on ideas to keep her interested. She LOVES photos of herself (so cute) and actually everyone. she likes to name of everyone she sees, and remember what we were doing in the photos. I am amazed at how much she remembers. Of course, I love that.
This is the front: i was having to use the scraps cause i did the inside first. for the title i used the new handwriting stamps and a SMILE stamp... i love that one. i also used 2 of the stamps in THIS set.
This is the front: i was having to use the scraps cause i did the inside first. for the title i used the new handwriting stamps and a SMILE stamp... i love that one. i also used 2 of the stamps in THIS set.
SO, this project is really for her! (connor is just not quite old enough). The kit that Tricia sent me had some of my new papers, a sheet of Daisy D’s stickers, some ribbon flowers, lower case chipboard alphabet, a library book check out paper, this really cool 13” album cover that was bound with pink bind-it-all (I think)… it also had this super cute chipboard bird set (6 birds)from Maya Road. Immediately, I thought about doing something that would be interactive. I wanted the birds to Velcro on and have photos behind, and underneath. There are no real pages inside the book, just the 6 sections with 6 birds. Capri loves it. 
this is what it looks like when all the birds are in place
and this is what it looks like w/ the birds removed.
in addition to the Concroption kit, I also used some stuff from House of 3. For the ‘capri’ bird, I used a print out of the blog header from the April Bundle..(lots of you got it for free)
I LOVED how it managed to tie in all the colors. I think that is my favorite bird! (it’s the middle on the right side). I also used the definition printable, and printed it out a little smaller (70%). I used it on the front of the book and on the bottom right bird.
I also used one of the background from the easter backgrounds on the top left bird.
You might also see 2 shrink plastic butterflies- I used the House of 3 butterfly brushes, and printed them on white shrink. Can you find them?
From my little ‘heidi swapp’ stash… I used some bling, a lime green paper flower, some ghost mini butterflies, my crown stamp (on top of the Capri bird). I also used my NEW chipboard letters- the ones in the swatch book. They are great for little areas. I seriously have almost nothing to work with…everything is on the water coming back.. but I was glad I had my paper knife, my trimmer and of course sandpaper- can’t scrap without it.
I really loved making this, and have enjoyed sharing it with Capri! It’s spurred even more ideas that I want to play with. I also really loved having a KIT come. I thought it was a perfect way to get my creativity going… no rules, no limits.. just GO FOR IT… CReaTE! It was perfect for my ‘transition’ time… we are still staying with my MIL, and I don’t have all the junk I am used to playing with- so it was just perfect. You can pick one up here at concroption.com. I want to thank Tricia for giving me this fun chance to play. She had to send me the kit twice because I moved so quick (sorry tricia!!) She has posted ALL of the photos w/ the fronts, backs and insides, up close shots etc HERE... so go check the whole thing out!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY ALONG FOR FREE??? Tricia has given me a kit to GIVE TO YOU!... so leave me a comment, and i will choose a winner by 5PM (AZ time) Tuesday April 14th.
SPEAKING of kits…
From my little ‘heidi swapp’ stash… I used some bling, a lime green paper flower, some ghost mini butterflies, my crown stamp (on top of the Capri bird). I also used my NEW chipboard letters- the ones in the swatch book. They are great for little areas. I seriously have almost nothing to work with…everything is on the water coming back.. but I was glad I had my paper knife, my trimmer and of course sandpaper- can’t scrap without it.
I really loved making this, and have enjoyed sharing it with Capri! It’s spurred even more ideas that I want to play with. I also really loved having a KIT come. I thought it was a perfect way to get my creativity going… no rules, no limits.. just GO FOR IT… CReaTE! It was perfect for my ‘transition’ time… we are still staying with my MIL, and I don’t have all the junk I am used to playing with- so it was just perfect. You can pick one up here at concroption.com. I want to thank Tricia for giving me this fun chance to play. She had to send me the kit twice because I moved so quick (sorry tricia!!) She has posted ALL of the photos w/ the fronts, backs and insides, up close shots etc HERE... so go check the whole thing out!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY ALONG FOR FREE??? Tricia has given me a kit to GIVE TO YOU!... so leave me a comment, and i will choose a winner by 5PM (AZ time) Tuesday April 14th.
SPEAKING of kits…
I got an email from my friend, Chanel. She had just rec’d the NEWEST copy of Scrapbook Creations Mag (it’s a gorgeous Aussie publication) and they did a beautiful job highlighting our Create ’08 event. It was so fun for us both to read about, it got us thinking about doing it again.. and even kicking around some dates! So stay tuned for more info!
We also decided to take an inventory of what we had left over from the event, and get things cleared out. We are offering our remaining stock at a steal.. check out the Create ’08 blog there are a few kits from the Create 08 event (the kits ROCK if I do say so…) they will include instructions, photos etc. and there are also just some extra product kits offered at killer deals. Sooo, email create08hks@gmail.com if you are interested in a kit, or instructions or even just being added to our mailing list so we can keep you in the LOOP for the next event (wink, wink)
Ok, making dinner. making jodi's spaghetti. yum. over and out.
leave a comment to WIN!
We also decided to take an inventory of what we had left over from the event, and get things cleared out. We are offering our remaining stock at a steal.. check out the Create ’08 blog there are a few kits from the Create 08 event (the kits ROCK if I do say so…) they will include instructions, photos etc. and there are also just some extra product kits offered at killer deals. Sooo, email create08hks@gmail.com if you are interested in a kit, or instructions or even just being added to our mailing list so we can keep you in the LOOP for the next event (wink, wink)
Ok, making dinner. making jodi's spaghetti. yum. over and out.
leave a comment to WIN!
Count me on for a shot! I've been drooling over that book since you first posted about it! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Bobbi-Jo | April 13, 2009 at 05:32 PM
How cute is this book!! What fun you can have with this.
Posted by: Teresa | April 13, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Great book!
Posted by: txscrapddict | April 13, 2009 at 05:40 PM
I love your style of scrapbooking!
Posted by: Shirley K. | April 13, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Your book looks great, no wonder she loves it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a kit.
Posted by: miss h | April 13, 2009 at 05:40 PM
This is soooo gorgeous. You ROCK Heidi!
Posted by: Louise Dubord | April 13, 2009 at 05:44 PM
I want to play along - please pick me
Posted by: maria cloud | April 13, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Wowzer! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: avina | April 13, 2009 at 05:47 PM
well, I love anything birds, and this is just too stinkin' cute!!! Love it!!
I'm with you and about photos this year. I gave up too. >;o( There's always next year. LOL!!!
Posted by: Mickey | April 13, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Everything you do is splendid! It must be very busy in your mind!
Posted by: deborah | April 13, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Love the birds so cute. It must feel good to be back home.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Bracale | April 13, 2009 at 05:51 PM
That kit is so adorable! What a good mommy you are making books for the little ones -especially during such a busy time. I always seem to have a hard time giving away books that I make for others - making one for your kids is the best of both worlds. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Kristine | April 13, 2009 at 05:52 PM
I love the birds it is so adorable.... absolutely love it!!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 13, 2009 at 05:53 PM
How fun! Your kids must loving "playing" with their mom!
hugs,
Margie Rowles
Posted by: Margie Rowles | April 13, 2009 at 05:54 PM
I hope you pick me - Paisley, my great niece (2 1/2 ) needs me to make one for her (smiLe).
Posted by: Missy | April 13, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Oh yes, I want to play along! I missed getting the birds and love the chance at a 2nd shot.
Posted by: Sandi | April 13, 2009 at 05:57 PM
The book has such a light and airy feel about it. I love it and hope to win a kit too. Thanks, ms.cheryl
Posted by: cheryl yelverton | April 13, 2009 at 05:58 PM
I love this book! My daughter would love an interactive book like this! Capri must be in heaven.
Posted by: Kari D. | April 13, 2009 at 06:05 PM
How adorable!!! I think I need to make one!! My daughter is 7 and loves pictures of herself too!
Posted by: Cindy B. | April 13, 2009 at 06:06 PM
That book is oh so cool!
Posted by: Sherri P eh | April 13, 2009 at 06:07 PM
You're so funny...you made something from almost nothing? That's an adorable book! I love it!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | April 13, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Hi Heidi, I would love a chance to win and will definately keep an eye out for a new aussie date... I missed out on coming last year so would love to come next time
Cheers Sally
Posted by: Sally Sellke | April 13, 2009 at 06:12 PM
So cute! And perfect for a quiet book.
Love it!
Posted by: Amy | April 13, 2009 at 06:16 PM
I love the book! I might have to try it soon!
Posted by: Lisa Henderson | April 13, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Love the book! I just Love everything that you create!
Posted by: laura j | April 13, 2009 at 06:27 PM