30 Days of Thanksgiving - Day 22

Day 22 – I am thankful for time spent with family.  As my brother shared at dinner this evening, our family has been through many trials and heartaches in the past year, but here we all are on Thanksgiving together – with food on our tables, warm homes to stay in and family to help keep us strong.  I am thankful to be reminded that despite the challenging times, we have each other and have so very much to still be thankful for.

I created the above layout for my 30 Days of Thanksgiving but then decided that I liked it so much that I would duplicate the layout, just changing the words, and print copies out for each of my children and my niece Addison.

To see the layouts in a larger window, click the layouts.

You're In My thoughts...

...card set!  Created with the Sonoma paper & My Stickease Collection.  These cards were created for my Scrap Purple Crop this evening.  I am really happy with how they turned out!  I used the supplies that are included with the cost of the crop, and just a few other extras...2 pieces of Bamboo cardstock, a little Cocoa Ribbon and a few brads.  The cards were created with the Celebration Card Workshop found in Wishes which is a perfect card workshop for the size of our Level 2 Paper packs: they use 2 pieces of pattered paper, plus 2 pieces of cardstock for the accent pieces than an additional 6 pieces of cardstock for the card bases.  And since all of the cardstock in the paper pack coordinate regardless of which way you combine the bases, the cards look great!  These cards also feature the Card Chatter-Sympathy stamp set and the colors are: Smokey Plum, Cocoa, Bamboo and Olive.  Kits are available for those who can not attend.  Shipping charges may apply.

Quick Pic with a flair of style!

This fall, Close To My Heart introduced a new small album called the  Quick Pic album!  These adorable albums are made from a sturdy chipboard with a unique design embossed on the cover itself.  The albums are pre-assembled and have 16 page protectors and available in the perfect fall colors:  Olive & Pansy Purple (shown below).  For Scrap Purple, I decided to create a mini-album of my weekend in Chicago with Team in Training.  Love, love, love it!   Here are the first and last pages of the album.  I will share more of the pages in the days to come!  This entire book was made from one package of Sonoma Paper and the coordinating My Stickease and a few extras.  You too can create this adorable album in a few hours time.  Join me at Scrap Purple on Friday, September 30th from 6-10PM at the Timberville Church of the Brethren and start creating your album with flair!  (album is not included in cost of workshop, but will be available for cash and carry at the great price of $7.95 each!

The perfect size for a special event, brag album, or just because album!

Front page:  Layout design: Bottom Border - Tucked In from Reflections. 

Last page:  Layout design is:  Main Frame - Four Square from Reflections.
Stayed tuned this week as I post more pages from the book!

My Ultimate Scrapbooking Challenge:  73 layouts completed.  77 to go.

Scrap Purple - efforts for hope!

On Friday, September 30th, 2011, my Relay for Life team, Team Awesome, will be hosting a Scrap Purple Crop to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The event will be held at the Timberville Church of the Brethren from 6-10PM in the fellowship hall. This crop is open to the public. For attendees who wish to work on projects, there is a $15 crop fee which includes a Level 2 Sonoma paper pack & My Stickease set. You will be able to use your Sonoma supplies to create one of several projects including this layout below, a second layout option, a 6" x 6" card set, a Quick Pix Mini-Album, or you can come up with your own use for the materials. Additional cash & carry complimenting items will be available to add to your layout/projects. We will also have a raffle, baked items, and handmade paper crafts available for purchase and donation. For more information, or to RSVP, e-mail me at: inallsassiness@juno.com. Kits of projects are also available for those interested but cannot attend. Shipping charges may apply.
For all papercrafters who would like to make a Close To My Heart purchase to benefit this cause, reference the code: TeamAwesome9302011 and 20% of the sales generated on their order placed between September 6th-20th will be donated. All orderees names will be placed in a drawing for a $50 Scrapbooking Gift Certificate at the end of the event.

For more details, order specials, or to register, contact Tonya Sheridan by e-mail at: inallsassiness@juno.com, by phone at: 540-860-0528 or visit: www.ctmh.com/tonyasheridan. Images of the projects can be found on my blog at: inallsassiness.com.

This is one of the layout options that can be created at the crop.  I have used the layout to showcase pictures from a few years ago when my best friend, her husband, and myself completed the Chicago 1/2 Marathon with Team In Training.  I have been searching out the perfect papers to scrapbook this amazing weekend, and just couldn't find the right compliment...until now!  Sonoma worked perfectly!

Layout with left flap closed (using the Flip Flaps!)

 Layout with the left flap open.

 Left side with flap closed.

 Front of Flap

Inside of flap.

Inside of left page.

Right side of layout.

My journaling reads:  "Rocking Chicago 1 mile at a time...

…for 13.1 miles! Training for, fundraising for, and running with Team in Training in the Chicago Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon, has by far been one of the best experiences in my adult life. Words will never be able to express what it has meant to me, or the impact it has had, on my life. I began this adventure because of the love that I have for a friend who has been a major influence to me --she has been there for every major milestone that I have had since high school. Karen, is my best friend's mom, and has had Lymphoma. I began this in honor of Karen, and in the process of this endeavor, I was touched by the support of many and personal stories that warmed my heart...Nathan, Geri's sister and many others who have fought this terrible disease.

I decided to run in the Chicago Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon with Karen's daughter Heather & her Husband Paul with Team in Training. Being in Virginia, I wasn't able to train weekly with the Team in Training team, however, you would not have known it! The support I received during the race was absolutely amazing. TNT requested that we add our names to the front of our shirts, and so we did. And to my surprise, all through the race, I heard shouts from the crowds "Go Team" and other encouragements attached with my name! It was empowering & inspiring! And at any point when I passed by a coach or mentor, they would jump in the race, and run side by side with me for a little ways. They didn't know me at all, but it made such a difference!

If you are ever looking for purpose, or to make a difference in the life of others, I highly recommend participating in a Team in Training event. You don't have to be a super star, or fast runner, just an individual with steadfast determination! And you will find that regardless of your finishing time, you are a winner.

Thank you to all who aided in my efforts! Together, you helped me raise over $1700.00 to fight blood cancers! –my blog entry 8/3/09."

Supplies used:  Sonoma Level 2 Paper Pack, Sonoma My Stickease, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Edge Anchors, Liquid Glass, 3-d Foam and 12" Flip Flap Assortment.  Featured colors:  Bamboo, Smokey Plum, Cocoa and Olive. 

Layout Design is Mixing Elements from Cherish.  My Ultimate Scrapbooking Challenge:  72 layouts completed.  78 to go.