From Scrapper to Shooter

I've been in super organization mode the past couple of days, gearing up for my biggest project yet...my sons baby book (granted, he's 2 1/2 now). I can't shut my mind off these days, and I blame that mostly on my raging pregnant hormones, so when I woke up at 3:30 a.m. in a complete panic about my ultrasound photos for THIS baby, I wasn't surprised!!! In the mix of all sorts of scattered photos I found this "oldie but goody" pic of myself in 2002 shooting a gun for the very first time (it also happened to be the last time I fired a gun too). Oh, and I did in fact find what I was looking for...and HOUR later.

The Original Scrapbox

Every scrapbookers DREAM...check out "The Original Scrapbox" Facebook page, and right now, the first 10,000 fans are eligible to win this amazing organizational "closet" (that's the only real description I can give it)!

http://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalScrapbox?sk=app_4949752878#!/TheOriginalScrapbox?sk=wall

Good luck to all you scrappers out there!!! Hurry, they've passed the 9,700 mark, so this contest won't be open for much longer!

A book for Marley

When my sister & brother-in-law announced on my son's 1st birthday that they were expecting a child of their own, I was OVER THE MOON excited. I immediately started brainstorming on how I could document my nieces first year of life in the most creative way. The total book is just over 50 pages, but I've chosen just a few to share...

Baby Shower Layout:

Embellishments for this page were created using the New Arrivals Cricut Cartridge.

Announcement Layout:

"Announcement" was created using the New Arrivals Cricut Cartridge.

1st's Layout:

Embellishments for this layout was created using New Arrivals Cricut Cartridge

Halloween Layout:

Words cut using George & Basic Shapes Cartridge, Spider cut from Doodlecharms & Pumpkin from Speaking of Fall

Thanksgiving Layout:

Embellishments for this layout were created using the Speaking of Fall Cricut Cartridge Christmas Layout:

Embellishments for this layout were created using George & Basic Shapes & Doodlecharms.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Coley's Craft Corner. I hope you've enjoyed today's post. I am in the process of creating an entire "Year in Review" album that will include an Announcement Page, each holiday and a birthday layout. Perfect for a baby shower gift, or to create a special album for that little love in YOUR life! If you are interested in anything you have seen pictured on my blog, please contact me at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com and we can start creating right away!!!

Sign Here

Almost as soon as my son could walk we got annual passes to Disneyland. I grew up going to that magical place A LOT, and I wanted to create some of the same memories for my son. Since I keep scrapbooking in mind when I do nearly everything in life, I wanted to create a fun way to keep track of the characters he met on his many visits to come. I snagged this free Disney Autograph Book step-by-step instruction sheet while cruising through Michael's Craft Store one day, so I decided to give it a go! I made a few modifications because I didn't own all of the cartridges needed, but I like how it turned out anyhow!

Mickey Mouse head created using Mickey & Friends Cricut Cartridge

Disney created using Mickey & Friends Cricut Cartridge

Star created using George & Basic Shapes

If you are interested in purchasing an Autograph book, please contact me at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com Modifications can be made, such as using your child's name instead of the word "Disney."

Magical Memories - Part 2, Tutu goes to the Zoo

Way ahead of schedule (a full week to be exact...patting self on back), and much to my surprise, I am finished with the Magical Memories album!!! The 1st half was Tutu's Trip to the Magical Kingdom (a.k.a. Disneyland), and the 2nd half is our trip to the San Diego Zoo. Her last trip there happens to be the day that my husband and I announced we were having our first baby...this trip, I'm pregnant with our second :D I hope you enjoy taking a mini-trip around the World Famous San Diego Zoo with my family!

Intro Layout:

San Diego Zoo spelled with ZooBalloo Cricut Cartridge

Elephant Odyssey Layout:

Embellishments for this layout were done using Create a Critter & Classic Font

"Popping Up" & Rhino Layout:

"Take 1"

"Take 2" - I like this so much better!!!

Sometimes words just speak for themselves...no embellishments needed!

Stinky Mingo Layout:

Last page left blank for journaling

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at the 2nd half of the Magical Memories Album. If you are interested in an album similar to this, to document more than one special outing with YOUR family, please contact me at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com for more information.

Magical Memories

Today's post is close to my heart...I recently took my Gram (or Tutu as my son calls her) to Disneyland for the first time in ages. It was such a special day for the three of us, that I wanted to make sure to display it in a extra special way!!! This is only the 1st half of the album, the 2nd half is in progress...stay tuned, it's Tutu's Trip to the Zoo ;)

First Page:

Embellishments made for this page were done using Designer's Calendar & Mickey & Friends Cricut Cartridges

Small World Layout:

Embellishments for this page were done using George & Basic Shapes and Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridges

Jungle Cruise/Fantasyland Layout:

Embellishments for these pages were done using George & Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge Pluto/Journal Layout:

Embellishments for these pages were done using Mickey & Friends Cricut Cartridge. The page on the right was left blank intentionally for journaling.

If this post has sparked an interest in your very own Disney album, please contact me at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com and we can start making your magical ideas a reality!!!

Mini Mod Podge

While I'm waiting for photos to be printed for one of my current projects, I thought I'd give another mini-album my attention. I bought a pre-cut, 5 page Christmas tree chipboard album at Michaels Craft Store, and decided to use Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the tree. With a few swipes of the sponge brush and little mess, the paper was on and I could easily cut away the excess with a craft knife.

Before Mod Podge:

After Mod Podge:

Now onto the fun part...embellishing!

Cover:

Page 1/2:

Page 3/4:

Page 5/6:

Page 6/7:

Embellishments were cut using the Doodlecharms & Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridges. All photo mats are cut to fit a standard wallet size photo.

If you are interested in purchasing THIS particular album, or would like something similar, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at sandiegocoley@yahoo.com

Happy crafting!!!