A Quilt?!?

It's kind of funny. Yesterday, I posted about my husband trying to keep the old pool filter from leaking by using duct tape. It was a futile attempt, but it was worth a try. I guess Bryan was taking a tip from Bob, my step-father.

One of Bob's all-time favorite tools was duct tape. That was so much so, I once bought him a Father's Day card that said something to the effect that if they had had duct tape on the Titanic, they could have fixed the leak before it sank. LOL!

Now, fast-forward to today. I ran to JoAnn's to pick up another photo box and some more ink. While I was in line to check out, I overheard the two ladies in front of me. They were actually talking about the quilt they had made out of duct tape. A quilt?!?

I've heard of duct tape place mats and even duct tape wallets. But a quilt?!? I can't imagine that would be very comfy. What do you think?

So, for what have you used duct tape? Seriously, I'd love to hear your stories. Who knows? I might even reward comments. Hmm. I think I see a file coming to fruition here. LOL!

Happy Scrapping!

What a Difference

What a difference a new pool filter makes! We've been having issues with our pool filter for a while now. This past week, it became blaringly obvious that we needed to replace it. Yep, when the duct tape no longer works, it's time for a new one! LOL!

Because we wanted someone to look over the entire system and since Bryan's been too busy recently with work and the Air Force too, we paid for the installation. The guy was quick as can be and everything is working wonderfully now. Woo Hoo!

Now, if only the rest of my honey-do list would get done so quickly and easily. LOL!

I hope everything in your neck of the woods is going well.

Happy Scrapping!

Kinetic Tags with Page Protectors

One of the lovely ladies who left a comment over the week-end wanted to see pictures of my kinetic tags in action. So, here is the left side of an old layout I did several years ago.

As you can see, this layout is from my pre-digital cutter days when--gasp!--I used to cut everything by hand or with my Colluzzle templates. It is from my hubby's military album and shows a bit about his first deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Here is the right side of the layout.

Here's the left side once more, this time with some of the tags extended.

And a similar shot of the right side.

In the file, I included instructions on how to use these with page protectors. There's actually a lot of neat things you can do with page protectors but I'll save some of those ideas for another day. The key is to think of your page protector as an extension of your layout. You cut paper, right? Well, you can cut the page protector too! See:

Now, if you take a very close look at this layout, you'll see my mistakes. Keep in mind, this is my very first attempt at using kinetic tags and it was done without the benefit of my digital cutter! These tags are not actually inside envelopes which actually do a huge job of keeping the tags straight! They also make sliding the tag back and forth a lot easier.

Another thing you might notice is the little square handles on the tags. They are actually adhesive foam squares I stuck down to the dark blue paper and trimmed around the edges and then adhered them to the tags. While you do not need a handle, you can use an eyelet with fibers, a brad, or just staple a ribbon pull to the end of the tag.

Now, I'd love to see your pictures of kinetic tags in action! Pretty please?!

Until then, Happy Scrapping!

Happy Week-end!

I don't know about you but I love week-ends. I always look forward to them even during the summer when my kids aren't in school. There's just something special about the week-end.




So, to celebrate, I have a special sampler freebie for you today. It's a kinetic tag you can use as is or hide behind a picture or a journal block (instructions are included on how to use these with page protectors). You can even use this on a card. The tag freely slides in and out of it's envelope but it will not fall out of it even if you mount it facing downward. How cool is that?




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Happy Scrapping!

Sorry

I'm sorry I didn't get to blog yesterday. I had one of those awful sinus headaches last night. I described it to my kids as someone trying to dig out my eyeballs with dull spoons. They wanted to know who would do such a thing. LOL! Anyway, I'm doing much better today.

I've been hard at work on text files and preparing for both of my classes. I have two pages of difficult sounds for Viet to tackle and I know tonight's ESL class is going to be challenging. We're going to be working on the difference between the contraction --'s as in "Ileana's working."--and the possessive--'s as in "Ileana's dog is barking." I think I'll stay away from "its" versus "it's" for tonight though. LOL!

I'm hoping to squeeze in some creative time today too. I've got a page I've been wanting to do for some time now.

What about you? What have you got planned? Whatever it is, I hope you have fun doing it!

Happy Scrapping!

Uh . . . 38?!?!?

I actually counted today. I have 38--yes, 38 text files I have to write. Urgh!

For those of you who do not know what I am talking about, text files are the file description and other information we need to write so that the file will look pretty in the store. It's part creative writing, part computer code and not very much fun to do.

I know I am not the only designer who doesn't care too much for writing text files. But 38 of them?! Sheesh, I need to get busy.

I hope you're having fun scrapping and crafting. Think of me if you get the chance. I'll be the one over in the corner typing until my fingers fall off. LOL!

Happy Scrapping!

Some Pictures of our 4th

I hope you had an awesome 4th of July! I know we did.

Being the scrapper that I am, I took my camera to the fireworks display. I just had to play with the settings on my camera too and I got some pretty cool shots. Here, see for yourself:

I think the last one is one of the coolest. Okay, I know a professional might view it as a "mistake" but I think it's cool.

We found a really good spot for watching the fireworks this year. It was even better because someone turned on their car radio to a station that was playing patriotic music to go along with the fireworks.

I must confess, it brought me to tears. Knowing what I know. Having lived through three deployments. Having spent time with friends in the military who did not get to come home to their families. All that and more make it impossible to listen to songs like "The Star Spangled Banner" or "God Bless the USA" without being affected. This is especially true when it is part of an awesome celebration of our nation's birthday and her continuing to be the Land of the Free Because of the Brave. Yes, we are truly blessed.