Scary Scrapaganza!

SCARY SCARY SCRAPAGANZA FUN!

I want to send a BIG Thank You out to all of the wonderful ladies who came and played with me at Scary Scrapaganza!!!  We had the most fun!

During the event EVERYONE did 3 projects!  Fun! But tiring! LOL............We did a 2 page halloween layout and 2 halloween cards!  Scary!  

Some of our ladies were first timers so we started out with some fun introductions including our favorite thing to scrap hoard :)  Of course we all know my favorite thing to scrap hoard is the CTMH paper packs..........EVEN if I don't love them...I think I have to have them....LOL.......and I think that is because CTMH retires them all eventually so I feel more pressure to get  them before they are gone! LOL

All of the ladies received a kit that included everything that they needed to complete the projects below.......they also found in their goodies; an idea book and a gift from me :)  For our newbies they had a hand crafted personalized check book cover which I like to give to everyone.  The rest of the ladies recieved a package of chipboard pieces.

So these ADORABLE little bats where the inspiration for the layouts for Scary Scrapaganza!  How cute are they?  I made these super cute paper piecings for everyone from patterns that I purchased from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs......you can find some of the cutest ones there!

The paper was from the Hooligans paper pack which is now retired but you can find more like it HERE!  And the ribbon was CTMH ribbon rounds :)  And that is it :) On mine I kept embellishments to a minimum because I wanted those adorable little bats to be the main attraction :)

So all of the girls got to work recreating a layout similar to this........but with their own flair and personality!  And they came up with some darling pages!

Everyone was so creative with their layouts!  The all started with the exact same amount of paper and in the same sizes but not one layout looks the same :)  So Cool!

We took little breaks now and then for some pizza and we had a couple of door prize drawings along the way!  Our lucky winners won some christmas goodies!  And  to make the Hostess drawing more interesting everytime I mentioned Halloween the first person to yell Boo received an additional drawing entry!  Our winner got Awesome goodies!  Including a stamp set, clear cards, a sanding kit, and a couple of other little goodies!

The most challenging part of the workshop was definatly the layouts so the cards I had prepared were very simple.

We also found it a bit challenging to say Boo first!  Of course that is what made it fun!  I think we are all looking forward to the surprises of A Christmas Festival of Scraps!  I know I am!

 Both of these cards were so very simple to complete and both took less then 10 minutes!  And yet have quite an impact, don't you think?

And As everyone prepared their cards they still managed to each come out with different looking projects :)  And it was so fun to see what  everyone else came up with!

As our fun day was coming to a close, I was able to get a few pictures of all of the different cards that everyone put together.  On the mummy card they experimented with different inks for distressing.......I think we even had a purple and a green one :)  I found this very exciting because while some of the ladies were pros :),  some of these wonderful ladies had not done much distressing before....so we got to experiment with some different techniques and different tools!  I loved it!  One of my favorite things is distressing so it is so much fun to help others figure out their favorite ways to distress! 


 



 








These adorable mummy cards were so simple!  You take a plain white card and attach a black piece on front about 2 inches wide and then attach your googly eyes.  The white strips (mummy wrap :) ) are each 1.5 inches.  Distress each strip and then simply tack them down leaving the eye's peaking out! :) Easy Peasy!

The little googley eye black cards were even easier......if you are fortunate enough to find the self adhesive eyes - then even better!  I think this card is pretty self expalanitory! LOL

If you didn't get to join us for Scary Scrapaganza, then I hope to see you next month for A Christmas Festival of Scraps!  Hope you enjoyed checking out all of our projects!  Feel free to leave some love!

XOXO

from the Little Scrap Corner!

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Blog Hop ~~ woooooooooo! (that's a ghost by the way!)

Don't Be Afraid of the dark!!!!!

Are you afraid of the dark????

No you say?  Well that is so good to hear!  Because today we have all kinds of wonderful Halloween projects for you to check out!  

Welcome to the Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Blog Hop on October 13 from 9 am to 11 pm CST.  Thank you for joining us to help us celebrate Halloween. I love all things about Halloween. So I decided to host this fun celebration with some of the most talented crafters that I know.

There are a few rules for this hop however, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower of Lisa's blog,and her dt blog at http://scrappingwithlisadesignsdt.blogspot.com/.  The blog candy is $25 in free files over at http://scrappingwithlisadesigns.com/

Lisa is giving out a file of $3 value to each person that hops. To get this file, please choose what you would like and then send her an email to ljopeters62@yahoo.com and she will send your file right out to you.

If you have started at Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ then  you’re on the right track. This hop runs all day on Oct. 13, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what they have to offer for BLOG CANDY!  After all it's Halloween and who doesn't like Halloween candy?

For this hop I made a paper piecing layout using basic CTMH cardstock colors.  I love the way a paper piecing looks after it's all put together, Don't You?  This is also my CUSTOM OCTOBER kit for the kit of the month club :)  If you want more details on this club you can check it out HERE!  

So are you wondering about blog candy?  You were????  Well I just happen to have some, I mean seriously, what is Halloween with out a little bit of candy?

To be eligible for my prizes.......you must be a follower here, and on my facebook fan page, and leave a comment on facebook (in your most scary voice)  WoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo!

That's it!  Everyone who gives me a giggle by doing this will get a little thank you gift AND be entered into the drawing for a Halloween Scrapping Kit!  

Ok then so get going!  Give me some ghostly giggles and FYI it helps if you say it out loud while you are typing it!  Oh and Don't forget to smile!

Have fun at the rest of the hop and stop by often for all of the latest scrap corner tricks and treats!

This hop is dedicated to all things Halloween!

The Lineup:
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

  Carla~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com

Mickie ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Until July 5

Want a chance to get a RETIRED paper pack?  

For one week only

Get the RETIRED Mischief Paper Pack AND Midnight Felt Embellys FREE with all qualifying orders from my website!!!  www.littlescrapcorner.ctmh.com  

Get yours before they are gone!

Mischief Paper Pack

Midnight Felt

Also we are having some fun at Mickie's Little Scrap Corner on Facebook!

Become a Fan of the New Page and be the first person so refer a friend and you and your friend both win CTMH!

Hope to see you soon!

XOXO

Rubber Duckie....Your the One!

Welcome to the Rubber Duckie You're the One Blog Hop.  

This hop is scheduled from June 25 at 9:00 am through June 26 at 11:00 pm.

If you just happened to come to this blog, you should start at the beginning with  LISA

. If you came from (insert the persons link before you) then come hop along with us.

We're so excited to be doing this hop and we have a fabulous lineup with some very talented ladies.  There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and a great grand prize for this hop.

The hop is a 2 day hop so you will have plenty of time to make it through the whole hop lineup twice.  Check out each blog and see what blog candy you can win at the individual stops.  Please come back both days to see great projects.

Here is the complete line up:

1. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
   
    
2. Audrey ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com
   
3. Anita~  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
   
4. Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com
   
    
5. Mickie ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com
   
6. Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com

There is going to be an overall grand prize sponsored by

Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa Designs and she will be the first stop in the lineup.  

In order to qualify for the grand prize, you must leave a comment on every stop in the hop. You also must become a follower of my blog, my dt blog at http://scrappingwithlisadesignsdt.blogspot.com/

AND ALL BLOGS IN THIS HOP. 

 The grand prize for the blog hop is $20 in free files over at scrappingwithlisadesigns.com.

I love bath pics!  So this was fun for me!  For today I am going to share My little one (who is not so little any more lol) in a layout I designed for his very first bath :)  I LOVE this page.........and there is so much more you could do with it as well!  Pics in the bubbles.........pics in the tub..........you could jazz up the bubbles with some bling and sparkle...............the sky is the limit on this one!

Now of course I have a little treat for all of you as well!

As some of you already know I am merging some different aspects of my studio into one which in great detail effects my CTMH Business :)  With this new merge I have decided to revamp my facebook page to simplify and so of course with that I have to do a re - launch :) I hope that as I switch from one page to another that you will all join me on the new page :) When I have transfered everything over I will be closing down my original facebook page and all of the fun will take place on the new one!

So with this in mind (and here is where you come in :)) I have some candy for you as we re launch Mickie's Little Scrap Corner :)  All you have to do to be eligible is be a follower here and a fan on the new page :)  The facebook tab in the right column will take you there!  The winner of the drawing will get a grab bag of goodies AND there will be more fun to follow as we celebrate the new page! :)  Hope you Join me!

Your next stop is http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com

Have a great day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

XOXO

Happy Birthday

This hop is dedicated to Lisa Peters and her daughter Becky who are lucky to share a birthday!!! How awesome is that to share a birthday as a mother and daughter which is what we are celebrating today!!!!

If you remember, Lisa became a first-time grandma this year and Becky is the mother of Maxwell .... Let's Celebrate!!!!!

Bring on the cake!!! ...

Watch out for the candles!!!!

Let's have some balloons and sprinkle it with confetti!!!!

You ask for prizes, well, you're just in luck as Lisa is also the proud owner of Scrapping with Lisa's Designs and is offering $25 in FREE files!!! Woo hoo!!!!

To qualify for the prize, you must stop and visit all the stops along the way and remark! Don't forget to wish Lisa and Becky a Happy Birthday too!!!

I'm sooo glad you were able to stop by and visit but I don't want you to miss a single party along the way!!!! The hop begins with Lisa at http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/. If you have arrived from EVILA then let the party begin here!!!!

 So what do you think?  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this page.......In fact I am already back in the studio designing some more to go with.....I'm thinking this will be a 4 -6 spread layout to showcase all of my faves from my little guys 1st Birthday!  I think I am also going to make up some similar Kits for one of my work shops!

 

I first got my inspiration from another page had seen and then you know how that works you get going in one direction with know Idea where you will end up! :)

 

My paper choice was from the Fanfare Kit..........find some like this HERE!

 

My two main BT duos are 6" and matted onto white cardstock and then I covered the seam with some festive party hat paper that I had a little bit of............My Main focus of this page will be a 5x7 of group photo that we took of everyone that was at the party!  So I  cut the Red cardstock 51/2 x 71/2 because I just want a little edge.

 

My small mats are 31/2 x 3x1/2 and I will be using 3x3 photos here...........The Number one is an Irrisistable which I just LOVE to use.........these little guys are the most fun ever!  If you havn't used them you should try them!  You just ink them with what ever color your working with and then wipe them with a sponge..........the irrisistable part ALWAYS stays white!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE! :)    Check out while supplies last!

 

I finished off with some balloons that I cut out and pop dotted and some confetting strings and a foam Number 1........and I used actual bow ribbon for the balloon ribbon which I though was a fun choice!

I Hope you found a little inspiration here today and of course I have a little goody bag of my own!  Super Easy to win too!  All you have to do to be entered in my drawing is become a follower of the little scrap corner both here and on facebook :) Then leave a comment on facebook screaching.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLS!!!!  Thats it :)

 

In case you get lost in all the candles, balloons, and streamers, here is the entire line-up :)

Happy Birthday to Lisa and Becky Blog Hop Lineup:

 LISA

 LYNN

KIMBERLY

 THERESA

RACHELLE

 AUDREY

 ANITA

 MICHELE

 EVILA

MICKIE'S LITTLE SCRAP CORNER

LISA W

Happy Happy Birthday to Lisa and Becky!!!!!!

XOXO

Happy Last Day of School!

For those of you who feel like you are beginning to notice some kind of theme going on here at the scrap corner.......well, LOL that is because you are!

It is my little guys last week of his very first year of school so we are partying it up around here!  For those of you just now checking in...........We've had teacher appreciation, thinking of you, and now Happy Last Day Of School Treats!!!

I loved ...LOVED ... making these awesome little jewels with my little one!  And if you chose to make these......I would definately include your kids!  SOOOO much fun!

These did take a little time so that you could really get all the details but so much fun that it didn't even matter!  And I can almost bet you will likely be the only parent bringing such fun treats for the kids!

Recipe:

3 1/2 x 4 1/2 yellow card stock

3 1/2 x 1/2 pink card stock

1" circles in pink card stock

Pinking shears

adhesive

and hersheys kisses

Take your Yellow card stock and trim one of the shorter edges with your shears....this is going to give your  pencil that just sharpened look :) Then in the middle of one side write .... HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!   

Line your kisses up inside in the middle.  Use one for the lead, and a flat side for the eraser end...the rest of them it doesn't matter how they go...........I used six for each pencil that I made :)

Wrap them up and secure with tape.............I used my scrapper tape, but I found it needed something a little more secure to hold it together!

Attatch a pink circle to the end and wrap a pink strip around it to form the eraser

I used the computer to type on white stock.....your friend.........and cut them out into small squares and matted those with a coordinating paper. 

Finally tie your little name tags on the eraser end with a coordinating ribbon......in my case I chose to coordinate my ribbon with my writing :)

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial, and have fun creating these little guys!

XOXO



My New Look!

Hi Friends!!

Just a shout out to all of you who checked in on me over the last month!

Your heartfelt words were very touching!  And I am happy to report that I am doing much better and feeling ready to send out some inspiration!  So I hope you will all continue to join me in the future as I am feeling especially crafty again!

And I am also VERY excited to share with you all that my website has gotten a new look!  So when you get a chance -- Check it out!  :)  Go to Mickie's CTMH Scrap Corner!

My address is just a little different too :)  Make note I am SURE you will want to visit often!  http://www.littlscrapcorner.ctmh.com/

XOXO!

See ya Soon!

It's a Spring Fling!!!!!

Welcome to Kimberly's Blogaversary!

We all get tired of winter and it seems about time for a "spring fling"!!!

 Kimberly asked for the crafters  to do something that reflects birth which is what spring means to her in pastel and floral colors!

We have a wonderful group of sponsors that want to have "Spring" too ..... I would ask that each of you take the time to stop and visit each one of the sponsors.  They have graciously donated their talent for this hop.

1. Creative Kut ~ $10 gift Certificate (http://www.creativekuts.com/ )
2. KaDoodle Bug Designs ~ $20 Gift Certificate (http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/ )
3. Mickie's CTMH Scrap Corner ~ a CTMH paper pack and some stamping goodies
4. Lucy Kelleher ~ Close To My Heart ~ December Stamp of the Month (http://love2createitall.blogspot.com)
5. Nikki Schiltz Calmes ~ Paper Piecings by Nikki ~ $25 credit to Paper Peicings by Nikki (www.paperpiecingsbyNikki.com )
6. Scraptastical Kreations ~ $20 Gift Certificate (http://scraptasticalkreations.com/ )

There are a lot of great gardeners along the path, so this hop is two days, so, so sit back, relax and take your time browsing each garden. To be eligible for the blog candy, you must follow Kimberly’s blog.  Other bloggers may have additional requirements if they offer individual blog candy.

Our wonderful line-up is:::  

1. Kimberly Pate ~  http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
2. Kari Sanchez ~ http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
3. Lisa Peters  ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
4. Mickie Osmon ~ http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
5. Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com/
6. Tiffany Grant-Simmons ~ http://angel4ever-thecraftyteacher.blogspot.com/
7. Lynne Kirsch - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
8. Marleen Gallagher - http://www.marleens-crafty-space.blogspot.com/
9. Pamela Pattison Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
10. Tricia Colon ~ http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
11. Michele Eickholt ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/
12. Staci McD ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
13. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/
14. Lucy Kelleher - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
15. Lisa Woodward ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/
16. Melissa Deuss - http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.blogspot.com/
17. Elecia Betts - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
18. Leslie Dawn Bigam-Krochta - http://www.lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/
19. Mary Finstrom http://www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com/
20. Christine Oxner http://christine-tac-angel.blogspot.com/
21. Jessica Owens http://toocutebyjessica.blogspot.com/

I don't want you to miss a single spring project and want you to start at the beginning of spring at Kimberly (http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/)

Kimberly has been showcasing her crafts for a year now!!! I've grown just like spring and learned so much as I have traveled the crafting path.  I am sure you will be as impressed with the talent from these crafters as I am. 

Since this is a two day hop I have decided to showcase different projects on each day So I hope you like what else I have in store!

This is my Day 2 layout :).................It is done completely with the exclusive You and Me Kit from CTMH which unfortunatly is no longer available...............but if you were one of the lucky ones who got in on this kit then you know just how marvy it was!

I am sorry to say that I didn't realize that the C in celebrate had fallen off when I was photographing and it is still AWOL.........a search party is out though and hopefully this scrapfest will see no casualties! LOL

 

And for those of you that missed out on day 1, then today is your lucky day! Because You get to see what I did yesterday............today! :)

For Day 1, I did an Easter Page because when I think of spring that is the first that springs to mind :)  I used some soft pastel CTMH Papers, loose organdy ribbon, and butterflies............then I topped off some points with some sparkles.....my fave!

For my Second page I was inspired by an older photo of my BFF and I!  Nothing is more fun then hanging out in the springtime!

For this page I used CTMH paper and sparkles and did a lot of hand stitching........which ended up looking great but took forever!

Thank you for stopping by and remember "think spring" and have that "spring fling"!!

Your next stop along the way on the garden path is

Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com/ 

Now as you may have noticed my little scrap corner has sponsered some awesome blog candy!  An awesome paper pack from CTMH and some stamping goodies!

To be eligible to win this prize you must 1st follow Kimberly's blog
then you become a follower here and become a fan of my facebook page and leave a post on facebook yelling "I'm ready for a spring fling!"


Easy Peasy!

And have a super Crafty day!

XOXO Mickie