Janna Wilson

Week 4: 48 pages to go!

The gals at my LSS (Mim's Scrapbook Spot) gave me a paper pack to make some pages with.  They mentioned the stuff wasn't selling that great...but I still can't figure out why! I LOVE it!!!  So I guess this weeks pages are brought to you by MIM'S!!!  (thanks again, gals)

Here's today's page! 

The colors are a bit different, even for me, but the patterns are rich and elegant with a lot of depth.  I really love the papers.  Makes me think of a swanky wedding...black, gold, and taupe.  Classy.  Looks great with black and whites for sure, which is what I did with the pic of Scott and me from New Year's Eve. 

I designed this "TOP TEN" list a few weeks ago, and turned out it was perfect for this color combo as well as this picture of us.   It recaps my favorite times from this past year.  I printed it on my regular photo paper for a great looking, crisp image and then filled it in with a fine tip Slick Writer (my fave).  Do you like it too???  Well, I have plans to make it available to y'all very soon!  I'm percolatin' over here!  LOL!

Since I had all those pretty papers to play with ...I went ahead and did another simple layout!  So that's a TWO-fer this week!  YAY!  I love this picture of my Grandmother when she was young.  I don't have a lot of info on here yet, because I'm not sure of her age at the time.  I'll add more later.

You could always replace the horizontal 5 x 7 that I did with two vertical 4 x 6's. 

This week I challenge you to try a color or color scheme that is out of the ordinary for you!  

Great products I used are from:

My Minds Eye courtesy of Mim's : the papers are from the Andrea Victoria collection --if you're local, you can find a great selection of these at Mim's in downtown Van Buren. 

If you want to play along ...you can scraplift my layout or do your own thing!  Be sure and add your page to the Flickr photo pool and tag it with week 4 so everyone can enjoy YOUR inspiration too!  Stay tuned for next week because I have a FABULOUS prize giveaway!!!!

Happy Scrapbooking!

Just wanted to say I'm running later than usual today...I'll get today's post for the 52 challenge done before the afternoon's out! Gotta make a run to town for provisions (bad weather coming here) -- you know, like ink and adhesive! LOL! Here's a peek for now...

me, MIA?

...man, my poor blog has been lonely! As has my computer...I've been laid out cold since Friday (except for a short time Saturday when I was teaching) with what I know now is bronchitis! Me HORSE big time..."cough cough!" Getting my game back on...tomorrow will be totally productive. It will. It's my fourth page to share for the challenge and the final one for January!  I love that this challenge is keeping me inspired and on track!  YAY! 

Till tomorrow!

Week 3: 49 pages to go!

Here we go again!  Another simple, stress free 30 minute page.  How are your pages coming?  A page a week is totally doable, I think!  I'm still excited, motivated and have picked out my pictures for the next one!  I'm finding that if I am mindful of what subject matter/photos I want to scrapbook, then when I get a chance during the week I print the pics.  When I have time to create the page...it comes together quickly...and I'm having FUN with this!

Here's today's page! ...again, I used my circle cutter and pulled out a few miscellaneous items from my stash for embellishment.  I also love to include date stamps & little mini calendars to record the date of my events/photos.  The one pictured is part of a little collection I'm working on...hopefully it will be ready to share by month's end.

I love to mount my title on a nice sized circle.  Here, the title of my page is "3" -- as these pics were from Cash's third bday.  The page is totally simple but with a medley of a few rub ons and chipboard pieces it makes it look much more detailed.  The orange strip is a sticker I used to pull out the orange from Cash's sweater...and it looks great with the patterned papers!

Remember...it's OKAY to have white space on your page!  In fact it's a good thing!  Notice how it makes my photos really SHINE!!!

This week I challenge you to play with layering a few goodies to create a fabulous, interesting title.   

You can mix stamps, rub ons, swirlies, chipboard, buttons, gems...you name it! 

Great products I used are from:

Teresa Collins Design -- the papers (BRAND NEW...look for these papers in stores in the next few weeks)

If you want to play along ...you can scraplift my layout or do your own thing!  Be sure and add your page to the Flickr photo pool and tag it with week 3 so everyone can enjoy YOUR inspiration too!

Happy Scrapbooking!

CHIC BEBE-- girl stuff!

Pink lady!?  Teresa's CHIC BEBE girl is such a breath of fresh air.  I thought it was perfect to serve as a girly backdrop for this picture of my Grandma (taken when she was 16).  Great for the baby girls too!  Lots of pink, some dramatic prints and just the right amount of sparkle...perfect!

I also did a cut little favor box too...

Likey?  I'll be making the pattern available soon! 

xoxo-jw

Perked UP! (coffee pot review)

So I got this fab opportunity to do a product review for cookware.com and what a treat it was/is!!!  My product choice was this shiny new Farberware Electric Percolator.  It arrived Friday and I was SO READY for a cup of coffee that afternoon!!!  So I unpacked it, washed it and set it to brew!  I was surprised that it was acually superfast!!!

See, it even says SUPERFAST on the pot!!!  It brews about a cup a minute...so in about 5 minutes I was ready to roll!  And I was absolutely thrilled with the coffee.  Great flavor, rich and definitely a far cry from the Kitchen Aid we've had.  Before that we had a Bunn...SUPER DUPER fast, but NO flavor in the coffee.  I like it because it's simple, no frills...just clean it (insides are dishwasher safe), perk it, and drink it!  YUM!

 

TWO THUMBS UP!!!

I think this pot is for those that really like to TASTE their coffee...that appreciate the quality of flavor that you get from perked or pressed coffee over a drip maker.  It doesn't take up a lot of room...the pot is tall and slim...I gained some much needed counter space out of this dealio too!

 

And it even makes me look skinny in the reflection...LOL!!!

For around $50, this pot is definitely a value in my book.  Cookware.com has a little bit of everything...even some of my favorite Rachel Ray cookware too!  I have the fondue pot and we have had such fun with that thing!  The kids love it too (but maybe not as much as we do!!!)

I think I need a cup of coffee now!

Praying hard for God to comfort those in Haiti...their losses, the heartache, the injuries and for Him to minister to their needs...such devastation. Bless their hearts.

Boy, stuff..

Well, I didn't do a card from this weeks' layout...but how about some more layout inspiration!?  I am still playing with my scraps like a wild woman...but now that Teresa has shared the CHIC BEBE (boy and girl) lines over on her blog...that means I get to share my layouts!!!  FUN!!!

 

I used the chipboard accents as little SHELVES...something I have a bad habit of doing!  Making paper "shelves" for photos to sit on--on a page.  Isn't that fabulous chipboard frame GORGEOUS!!!  I just want to buy a ton of that particular frame!!!  I sewed on a transparency sheet to black cardstock and then added the rest of the elements.

If you are a consumer...I suggest buying all of this that you can find when you find it in your lss.  If you are a retail store...BUY IT ALL.  This is the be all end all baby collection.  Cest' Magnifique-- BEBE CHIC!

 

Shoulda took this photo against a black background...It's one of my favorites...this pic just doesn't do it justice.  Probably my favorite because of the OH-SO-CUTE pics of Mr. Cash...he's so darn cute...I can't help it!!! 

It was so funny, because Sara wanted to do the decorations for Cash's party (we just had a small party at home with the Grandparents) and when I came in she was making that ADORABLE little crown party hat for Cash.  MELT MY HEART!  He wore it so proudly!  And it fit the PRINCE theme of these papers so perfectly!!! 

 

Happy Friday to you!! Hope you get to get crafty this weekend!  xoxo jw

Winner of LYB goods :)

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Thanks for all the comments on new exciting 52 week challenge and for those of you that have decided to play along!

Happy Friday!

More Teresa Collins love...

Another page from the Welcome Home collection from Teresa Collins Design...I used it for a lovey dovey layout (yes, I've scrapped these pics before, shh, don't tell :) with some favorite pics from last summer.  Loving this plum, berry, magenta color these days!

Also, I did a cute little takeout favor box...with the Mr. & Mrs. collection:

Sweet rose trim and a pearl handle...wouldn't this be great for a wedding favor box!?  Look for the pattern --coming soon for your Valentine's Day crafts!

Look for more of my TC projects over the next few days/week!  Lots more to share!