ScrapHappy's ScrapHappenings

Technique Tuesday - May 26th, 2009

    This week we will be exploring paper piecing with punches to make a super cute bookmark. We will have instructions posted and supplies ready for you at our Art Bar area.

    Stop by Tuesday between 3 and 6pm to get inspired and complete a cute project. This is a free drop in and go event. We can't wait to see you!

Photo A Day Challenge

Okay girls, don't act too shocked...I actually completed a layout to go with one of my photos of the day.  Christian took the picture of me and I just had to use it.  It's not the most flattering picture, but it will always bring back memories of having fun and being silly with my boys! 

         

The layout uses four sheets of coordinating paper, white card stock, two coordinating ribbons, a XL button, 3 regular buttons, and 2 small chipboard flowers.  I created a small file folder out of white card stock and matted my photo on it.  I left it open on one side so I could put a journaling  block inside.  I tied a ribbon around the left edge of the file folder.  I then matted the file folder on one of the  coordinating pieces of patterned paper.  I used foam squares to attach the piece onto the page to add a little dimension.  I also left the top open so I could add another journaling block.  I then added a piece of ribbon across the bottom of the page and embellished one corner with the XL button and the chipboard flowers.  I printed the date on white card stock and matted it on a second coordinating patterned paper.  I placed three small buttons on the top corner of the title.  The journaling is printed on white card stock and adhered to the third of the coordinating papers.  The fourth coordinating paper is used for the background of the layout.

As I was putting my layout together, the boys were asking what I was doing.  I told them about the challenge and my desire to take a year to reflect on my life. They were excited about the idea of taking a picture everyday and they are now on board with the challenge!  I will continue to keep you updated on our progress.

Melissa

Never Give Up...

We have been on quite the journey the past year!  We have had our ups and downs and life has thrown us several curve balls along the way.  As our path continues to lead to places I never thought it would go, I have learned one thing...NEVER GIVE UP! 

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have had to make the decision to step out of a daily role at ScrapHappy's.  It has been an extremely difficult decision and one that brings several mixed emotions.  Don't worry, the store is not closing and I will still own the store.  However, we will be under new management!  I am super excited to have found two girls with a passion for the store and our customers.  We are in the process of making several changes and planning some super events.  We always appreciate your feedback good and bad, so keep the ideas coming.  We want all of our customers to be a part of the road we have yet to travel.

As my journey continues, I will be issuing you challenges that will hopefully inspire you and encourage you.  One of the tasks several of the girls at the store have taken on is taking a photo a day and then journaling about it.  Tomorrow opens a new chapter for me and it is the perfect time to start a journal about the little things that amaze me, inspire me, and create emotions within me.  As I get some of my pages done, I will post them and share parts of my daily life with you.

Thank you for your continued support.  Without all of you we would not be where we are today.