A Couple of gift mini albums and some finishing touches...

Sorry I have been MIA from my blog, but I have still been keeping busy with my creativity!
I have made two little mini albums using my match box die and they have turned out so adorable! Of course you can see them in action on my you tube channel as well as some pics below.
The first album I have created the little mini using envelopes and attached it to the top of the matchbox.
The second album I created the mini album to fit inside of the matchbox cover which took the place of the drawer. I luv how neat and tidy it looks.

Matchbox Mini Album #2.

**POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** A Flippin' Fall / Crooked House Halloween Mini Album U-Stream Class!!

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 15, 2012, I will be teaching a U-stream Class for making a fast and easy to do "Fall" or "Halloween" themed Mini Album. I will be showing you a couple of ways to bind it as well.
I have posted the major items you will need for the class in the above video.
**NOTE: You will also need cereal boxes or light weight chip board and a few more sheets of solid cardstock.
I will be having a prize drawing during class so be sure to sign into the chat!!
Hope to see you all there! Here is the link> http://www.ustream.tv/channel/6x9-gatefold-envelope-mini-album-tutorial
Have a wonderful Scrap-happinin' Day!
Julie

Back from Vacation...

It was good to visit family but glad to be back home :o)
Ready to get back to scrappin'! Working on a new album right now using G 45 Curiosity Shop!
So much fun!!
I will be doing a video sometime soon. I have some new stuff in my Zibbet Shop! Hope you have the chance to check it out!
Have a Scrap-Fabulous Day!!
Julie

Vacation! Day 2!

Day One was mostly a rest day, but on day 2 my mom and I spent at least half the day trying to decide whether to quilt or make dolls! I have brought my doll making things with me to make some dolls that I have been wanting to make for quite some time and had not because I was so busy paper crafting instead. Well, finally we decided on the dolls! I had brought a couple books with me that also had a couple "doll" patterns in them, so Mom decided she wanted to make one of them. I traced out the patterns for her, she cut them out, and sewed one up! I do not have my camera with me, but I will get a picture for you to see it somehow because it is one of those things you just have to see to believe! ROFL!!! Words just cannot describe this work of art! So, when I get the pics I will post them on this post right here for all to see! Now don't get me wrong! The finished doll body is not my mother's doing but it was the pattern we used! You really must see this to believe it! Today, Day 3, I am going to draw out my own pattern for mom and myself to use. We'll see how that turns out! Have a great day everyone! And wow! I really miss paper crafting already! Hugzies! Julie

NEW! Baby Bib Die Cut Mini Album in White (Special Price & FREE Die Cut Set!!)

I have finally purchased the Jumbo Baby Bib Die that I have wanted for such a long time and I am offering die cut sets for sale in The Scraps of My Life Boutique on Zibbet! I am offering them in two different chipboard variations. The regular kraft colored chipboard and the white faced chipboard! Both are in medium weight. And for a limited time I am offering them at a reduced price as well as with a FREE set of Baby Cakes chipboard die cuts!! Hop over to my shop and take a peek!
Have a happy Scrappin' Day!!
Hugz & Luv!
Julie

Winner of My Second Chance Drawing!

Annndd the WINNER is...... Happy Monday!!! Everybody!! I was a bit late doing the drawing for the WINNER of the Lovely Mini Album Kit I am giving away! :o( But! I have a WINNER!!! Are you ready?! The WINNER of my drawing is LYNN BARNHILL!!!!!! YAY!!! LYNN!!!! CONGRATS GIRLIE!!! Get in touch with me! Thank you all for signing up for the giveaway!! Have a great day and week!! And Congrats to ALL of the Senior Graduates!! Hugz & Luv! Julie

Second Chance Drawing!!

Announcing!!!!
This is a second chance drawing!!! Enter to win on my Facebook Page!
I will be doing a second drawing for the the kit that I had offered here on my blog for my "Appreciation Celebration!" The winner did not claim her prize. So! If you love scrapbooking and/or paper crafting of any kind, Simply tell me so and how long you have been luvin' it on this post right here on Facebook!!! And of course you must be a part of my Facebook family! I will be drawing the name of a lucky winner sometime Sunday night, June 3rd!!
Best Wishes Everyone!! And thank you for your friendship and comments!
Scrappy Luv!  
Julie

The Winner is Liz!!   Your google connect pic is of T-shirt with some sort of colorful print on it :o)
You! are the winner of the mini album kit from The Scraps of My Life Blog Appreciation Celebration Drawing!! I will send you a $6.00 invoice if you choose to accept this prize package for the partial shipping amount. If you are international it will be more. Please contact me at thescrapsofmylife@yahoo.com with your reply, correct name and mailing information. You have one week from today to respond. If not I will choose another winner. :o(
Thank you ever so much! And thank you all for being followers on my blog!!!
Happy Scrappin'!!!
Julie

Just a little Sneeky Peek!!!

What A MESS!!!
Hmmmm.....mmmm.... Wonder what this is going to be?!

What do "you" think it is??

Happy Scrappin' Everyone!!

Julie

My Appreciation Celebration Begins Today!!!

My first Appreciation Package goes to my Faithful Blogees! LOL! Those of you are followers of my blog in any way, shape or form! But you must be a follower of my blog to be a part of this first drawing. The pictures below show most of the items included in this package as well as a video I have posted on my you tube channel, "raggedydoodles"! Of course I couldn't resist adding in a few more goodies!! I just want to say thank you to all of you for your support and encouragement over the past few years. It means so very much to me. I will be announcing the second part of the Appreciation Celebration real soon! Stay tuned!!
Huge Hugz to all of you with much gratitude :o)
Julie
P.S....
My previous 165 blog followers will be entered twice into the drawing as they were my original followers prior to this post :o)  Thanks Everybody!!!

Happy, Happy, Happy Spring Everyone!!

I have so totally missed posting on my blog! I have been soooo busy preparing our house to be put on the market to sell and I am only about half way there!! I am such a pack rat! I have also been busy preparing a few special order kits! YaY! I just luv making my kits and selling my kits so I can make more! As soon as I can stop long enough to really think about it, I will be doing a giveaway of some sort. So, don't forget to not only watch and read but to subscribe to my blog and you tube! I do hope everyone is having a blessed Spring! I hope to be back to chat more real soon! xxox Julie