Can I call myself a digiscrapper?

I finally did it! This is my first digital scrapbook page and I created for free on Scrapblog (@Scrapblog). I have always wanted to try digital scrapbooking and randomly decided to do it one day after seeing this tweet from Crafting A Green World (@CAGW):

@CAGW: Have you entered to win yet? http://bit.ly/bRgmUC

I went to Scrapblog.com, browsed the products, added the free items to my tray, uploaded one of my photos and created the layout above...in 15 minutes! I tweeted about it, showed my family and felt proud about my little accomplishment.

In order to enter the contest to win a Scrapblog Keepsake Book, I had to leave a comment with the page link on Crafting A Green World's blog. And guess what?!? There is still time for you to enter!

So...GO NOW! Make a layout on Scrapblog, publish it and share the link on CAGW's blog.

And if you liked the butterfly photo, see more like it on my Flickr page. My daughters and I raised and released Painted Lady Butterflies this summer and I documented the entire process with my camera.

 

I went to Hell

I've been to Hell, twice.



A few weeks ago, I went to Hell...Michigan, that is. I was childless with an original plan to see U2 in Lansing. Unfortunately, Bono had to have back surgery and the concert was canceled so it was my brilliant idea to go eat ice cream in Hell instead.

And most recently, I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled and that was HELL. I'm still recovering, so in a way, I guess I'm still in Hell. Enough said about that. I want to talk about my little trip to Michigan, which just so happened to be a nice journey into Hell with all the trees and winding roads.

I knew I was in Hell when I saw two Hellishly decorated shops, a lake and miniature golf course. When I walked into into the first shop, Hell In A Hand Basket, the "regulars" were a bit surprised by what I was wearing. Apparently, I'm the only who wears a dress to Hell.

After that little fun and awkward moment, I browsed the shop, which is also a post office, and chose postcards from Hell and a shot glass as souvenirs. At the checkout, I was asked if I wanted our postcards to be burned. Hell yeah!



And then I headed over to Screams, the gift shop next door, for some ice cream.



And that was my trip to Hell. Do you want to go to Hell? Learn all about it when you visit www.hell2u.com. You must also heed this warning...



One more thing! Yes, I've been to Hell and back and I chuckle EVERY time I say it.

See more photos of the trip on my Flickr page.

The new way to scrapbook school memories

Just in time for school, the newest MemoryWorks Simple Stories scrapbook kit will be ready to ship in August 2010! This is a great scrapbook collection for any school-aged child. It's fast, simple to use and makes the perfect gift for parents, grandparents or children.

Take a peek...

Simple Stories school kit: Introducing... ele.ment.ary!

Sneak Peek #1: ele.ment.ary 4x6 Journaling Cards

Sneak Peek #2: More ele.ment.ary Elements!

Since I'm so excited about this new kit, I have started taking custom scrapbooking orders using the elementary school kit collection. All you have to do is order the kit with the essential supplies and hand over your favorite school photos.

And it's not too late to get a scrapbook made using the Simple Stories Life Documented Collection. With  the new kit arriving soon, the Life Documented Collection is on SALE! Email me at scrappindanielle at gmail dot com for more information about these all-inclusive deals.

Visit the Simple Stories blog to see scrapbook layouts that celebrate summer with the Life Documented Collection...including one of mine!

Shop MemoryWorks for the latest scrapbooking supplies from top companies and designers.

MemoryWorks 4th of July Blog Hop

 You're invited...

WHAT: MemoryWorks Christmas in July Blog Hop
WHEN: Right now!
WHERE: Start HERE---> http://scribblelittlepaperthings.blogspot.com/
WHY: Because you LOVE scrapbooking!! And there are LOTS of prizes!!

If you like what you see, JOIN ME and become a MemoryWorks Independent Scrapbook Consultant for only $39.95 (plus tax and shipping)! What a deal! There are no uplines or quotas and you will receive 20% commission on sales and receive a discount when you shop MemoryWorks.

SHOP NOW and save! Hurry! Sales are valid this weekend only!

Scrapbooking fundraiser to benefit Lake Township tornado victims

A tornado touched down in Lake Township, Ohio last month and took lives, injured many and left destruction. The township is now rebuilding without help from FEMA, leaving businesses and individuals to come up with ways to generate money to assist victims in the area.

Bernadette Baker is one of those individuals and has put together a scrapbooking fundraiser to continue the recovery efforts.

• WHAT:  Scrapbooking Fundraiser
• WHEN:  Saturday, July 3, 2010
• TIME:  1:00pm - 8:00pm
• WHERE:  Millbury Fireman's Hall, 28410 Oak Street, Millbury, OH 43447

There will be food, raffles, prizes (including a MemoryWorks Simple Stories scrapbook kit donated by me). Cost is $20 with proceeds going to the United Way. Please contact Bernadette Baker for further information at 419-654-3082.

Find the event on Facebook.