Some fun cards from Melissa

Today Melissa Pablo is with us on the blog.  She has made some fun cards for you out of three different collections!

Guess Hoot Loves You?

Love, love You're A Hoot! collection. The warm fall colors are beautiful my most fave in this line are the  cute birdhouses. This is a pretty simple card and all I did was used foam adhesive to add some dimension, add some bling on the birdhouse windows.

Thanks for Everything

This card was created using the Summer line and I did something new on this card and that is cutting some parts of the stamped image and layering them to add multiple dimensions. I always used some of the cardstock stickers  and cut-outs. I really enjoyed making this card.

Get well Soon My Friend

I used the Get Well Soon collection on this card and i just love the fun images specially the bandage stickers. I stitched around the punch-out cardstock and I also used Nikki's purple alpha stickers and mini alpha stickers.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

(Re) Welcome Diva, Julie Tucker-Wolek!

Today is Ms. Julie Tucker-Wolek's turn to be introduced!  Although, she really needs no introduction at all.  Julie has been a Diva since the beginning, just like Deana has been.  She has also taken on additional responsibilities for Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker.....one of them being keep the blog straight!  That is why she has the title, Blog Coordinator.  (we thought it fit!)  She not only does the blog scheduling, but she is also responsible for the Showcase on YOU posting that we have every month.

So, let's see some of her Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker work that she has done!

Here is an adorable advent calendar made with Gingerbread Land.

Julie did a tutorial for this in this post.

And here is a fun layout about the things Brookie says!  

This is using the Summer collection.

And a cute birthday layout using the You're a Hoot collection.

And last, a layout about Mom and Brookie being sick together.

This is a perfect page with the Get Well collection.

So, welcome Julie back to the team!  Also...Julie is great at altered projects, so I am sure we will be seeing some of those from her in the future here on the blog.

Please visit Julie's blog, she would love to have you over.....

life with the Tucker and Wolek clan

It's Challenge Time Again!

Oh my GOODNESS!!!!  Everyone that played along with the challenge did an AMAZING job.  I loved every single layout that I saw and not one of them looked like the others.  THAT right there is the best thing about scrapbooking, all the talent and inspiration that is out there....it just blows me away.

Well, I guess you are probably waiting on me to announce the winner for last month's challenge, Scrap Black and White Pictures.

So our winner for the challenge is.....drumroll please................

Corlann!!

And here is her layout, I just LOVED the little touches that she did with the embossing powder!

So, Corlann, please email me at cardipaws@sbcglobal.net with your shipping address and your choice of the collection kit you would like.  We will get your prize out to you this week!!

So that brings us to the next challenge that I gave the design team, which you can play along with this month!!!

 Scrap Those Cell Phone Photos

Let's see just what everyone did with those pictures that we snap with the only camera we might have handy at the moment!

First up is Sarah Eclavea, with this adorable two page layout using My Lil Monster!

Next up, Nikki played along with us this time!  (confession, she was the FIRST one to turn something in!) She used the My Lil Monster collection along with You're a Hoot also.

Next up is Linda Beeson, I love it when she does layouts!!  She used My Lil' Monster too.  (I am seeing a trend so far!)

Now here is a layout using the Get Well Soon collection from Julie Tucker Wolek.  Most of you probably know that Brookie has to have surgery for her Port Wine stains frequently.  She is a brave little trooper and Julie used the words from a song for this layout about how beautiful she is!

And then we have Deana Boston's layout using Gingerbread Land!  I love this picture of her daughter peeking from the tree!!

And I jumped in this month and played also.  I used Gingerbread Land for my layout to document last Christmas morning.  The snow was beautiful that fell overnight.

So your  challenge for this month is to get those photos off of your cell phones and get them scrapped!  Sometimes it is the only camera available to capture that moment, so let's get those moments on paper! 

Card girls, if you are not comfortable making layouts  and you want to play...make a card using some of the stickers and cut ups/punch outs that come with the collections....if you have Nikki Sivils stamps you can use those also....old or new...doesn't matter. 

Just make a layout following the guidelines above for "Scrap Those Cell Phone Photos" and use at least 75% Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker products.  It does not matter if it is an older or newer collection, we just want to see them!

Leave a link to your blog post or gallery with a picture of your completed challenge entry on this post by December 31.  We will pick one winner and announce them on January 4th, 2012 (did I just type 2012?!) I am going to give you a little extra time with all the holiday festivities going on.  We will not have a challenge in December, so you will have plenty of time to work on this one!  

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Tuesday Mix Up!

We are going to mix it up a little today.  Yesterday, we had You're a Hoot projects and today we have some of those also.  BUT, we have some fun Gingerbread Land projects for you too!

Have you STARTED your Christmas cards yet?  Me, I ordered from Target....I admit I just don't have time to make Christmas cards for everyone.  Some special people might get some handmade ones if I have time, but anyone we send cards to is going to get some photo cards.  

First up on the blog we have Linda Beeson.  This lady has some of the cutest card ideas!  She used her Cricut Expression on both of these and I love how she used the negative of the cut.  I think I have said it before, but I really need to try that.  Linda used the Gingerbread Land collection for both her cards here today.  

Ria Mojica sent me this layout and when I saw the tree...well, I fell in love!!  So cute and it looks pretty easy to do.  She used the Gingerbread Land collection on this great layout.

Now we have Delaina Burns with a couple of layout ideas for you.  I just love her scrappy style and all the layering that she does.  She makes it look effortless!

 Here she used the Gingerbread Land collection.  And I LOVE the cluster in the bottom right corner.  And just look at that sweet face! 

You're a Hoot is the star collection on this layout, but I am thinking the kids in the picture are the stars of the layout!  Delaina cut out a strip of circles from the Hoots Border Strips and then used the Warm Cord Brads and the Cute as a Button burlap buttons as accents for the strip.  Great idea.

Next up is Leah Farquarhson with a couple of very cute Thanksgiving themed cards and a fun layout!  

Leah used You're a Hoot on these cards.  She used her Cricut Expression with the Paper Dolls cartridge to cut the leaves for the cards.  

Then she used her Storybook cartridge for the mats.  

Her layout definitely has some "silly boys" on it!  And she use the You're A Hoot collection along with the My Lil' Monster collection to create this layout.  

That's it from us today.  Here in the United States we are getting ready to give thanks for the wonderful lives we have, family that we are blessed with, and everything in between.  And maybe...just maybe....sneak in a little creative time along with all the cooking!

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

We are doing a little Hootin' here today!

Who is going to admit it with me that you are ALREADY listening to Christmas music?  I know, it is probably WAY too early, but I have been listening to it for well over two weeks.  And not to mention that I pulled the White Christmas DVD out and popped it in the player while working on something for December.

Well, today we are going to do a little You're A Hoot.  Lea Albers and I have some projects for you.

First up, I have a layout and a card with the You're A Hoot collection.  On the layout I used the Warm Cord Brads and on the card I used the Cute as a Button Burlap buttons.   

Now for Lea Albers fun project with her instructions on making it.  It is an adorable calendar that is for the first half of the year and then the backside is for the second half of the year.  We are going to show just the first side for you....

She got the template for the calendar pages from a Google document that is available to anyone.  You can find that HERE.  She used chipboard for the background that measured 10.5 by 12 inches and just placed a background paper on top of it.  

The measurements of the individual months are listed out below.  She just printed them out on white cardstock from her printer. 

• January is 8 x 6 inch

• February is 8 x 7 inch

• March is 8 x 8 inch

• April is 8 x 9 inch

• May is 8 x 10 inch

• June is 8 x 11 inch 

And then just repeat for the remaining months!

How cute would this be out of ANY Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker collection and used as a gift for Christmas or a hostess gift?!  

Don't forget, we have an OPEN DESIGN TEAM CALL going on RIGHT NOW.  You can find out all the details, requirements and how to apply on this post HERE.

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Welcome Suzy West, Guest Designer for November

It's Guest Designer time again and this month we have the fabulous Suzy West.  If you have ever met Suzy, you know she is FULL of energy!  She has been a long time Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker fan and even teaches with Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker products!  Here is a little more about her.....

Hi there!! My name is Suzy West. I'm married, have 3 wonderful children, and 2 dogs!! I'm also blessed to have a wonderful son-in-law, 2 grand kids, and 2 grand dogs. I live in the San Francisco bay area. I've been scrapping for half my life! NO JOKE! Been published over 200 times and have published my own books. I've been featured on QVC, DIY, Scrapbook Memories TV, and other shows.

I've designed for several different manufactures! Not only do I create projects and have headed up several teams, I've also designed my own products.

Suzy created a couple of layouts for us, so let's take a look at them.

First up, she created this fun layout about friendship with the You're a Hoot collection.  She also mixed some School is Cool in there.  I love how she has the owls clustered together!

Next is this layout about her Little Smarty Pants, Sierra! She used the School is Cool collection here. Suzy has such a unique and distinctive style to her layouts.  I love how she used the letter stickers as a border and then spelled out Sierra's name.  Great idea!

We want to thank Suzy for taking time out of her busy schedule, which has her traveling all the time, to guest design for Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker!  To see more of Suzy's great work and keep up with what she might be up to, please visit her blog.........

What You See Is What You Get

 Don't forget to play along with our monthly challenge....this month it is 
Scrap Black and White Pictures!  
You can find the all the details on the post  HERE

Don't forget to be watching for a big announcement that will be coming either Thursday or Friday!!

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Layout Day

Wow, what a weird week, even with it being Halloween!  I hope that if you are part of the US that got covered with a snowstorm that you have power or are getting it back soon.  I love, love, LOVE...(did I say love?) snow, but being without power for days upon days is not fun.  We wish you all well and hope everything gets back to normal soon.

Now on to the layouts!  We have Mette Kallander and Mahlin Wiggur up on the blog today.  Both of these Divas have their own style and it's totally different!  Which I love!  

First up is Mette with this adorable layout about herself!  She used a combination of School is Cool and You're a Hoot.  

Then next up is Mahlin with this fun layout using You're a Hoot. I love how she used the negative of the circles and that little owl peeking out is adorable!!

And I love the glitter on the sticker letters!  I think I am going to have to try that out!

Well, I took a vacation day today and I am off to get those grays covered and those bangs out of my eyes!!  If you are friends with me on Facebook, you might just see a pic of me at the salon!  LOL

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina

Layouts and Cards (no...not the baseball team!)

EDITED FOR GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!

 Tina Johnson said...

Great tutorial and super cute mini album. Thanks for the chance to win one!

Tina, please email me at cardipaws@sbcglobal.net with your shipping information and what collection kit you would like to recieve!  Thanks for all the comments everyone!

World Series time!!!  Who is watching?!  Since I live in Missouri, I am rooting for the Cards!  (this does not reflect the views of Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker......I am not sure who she is rooting for!)

We have lots of cards, a layout, and a game to share with everyone today, so let's get to it.  

First up is Rae Barthel and she has SIX cards to share with us using the You're a Hoot collection!

Now we have Lea Albers with a couple of cards using My Lil' Monster

Linda Beeson made this adorable windowpane card with My Lil' Monster also.

Then finally, I have a couple of double page layouts to share with you using My Lil' Monster

This one is based off of an Allison Davis sketch out of one of the Sketches for Scrapbooking books!

That is it from us today.  Let us know what your favorite type of project is....cards, layouts, altered etc.  We would love to know!

Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!~~Katrina