Cami kan Scrap

Thankful Thursday

2012-02-02T12:23:00.001-05:00

Today I am feeling a little blue, trying to figure out what I should be doing with my life and what kind of work will make me happy. I think it is representative of my current stage of life. My children are young adults and don't require as much of my attention. I am left to figure out how I am meant to contribute to this world. I think we have all had days like that. As I worked at my computer I was reminded of a really cool birthday gift I recently received from my brother and my nieces.

Check it out:

This really brightened my spirits today, so I want to show my gratitude to "TRR" for a very special gift that I will cherish forever. I love you guys and I miss you very much.

Valentine's Candy Topiari

2012-01-31T22:21:00.000-05:00

Here is a perfect home decor project for Valentine's Day. I first made one of these about 8 years ago when my kids were younger and they loved it. They asked me everyday, when they could eat the candy.

I really like the way it looks in the foyer so I decided to make another one this year I think it's very festive. Even though my boys are now young men, they are still excited about Valentine's Day when I will let them eat the candy.

Valentine's Home Decor Project

Here are the supplies you will need.

And here is a video to help you make your own.

Enjoy.

Hello Monday

2012-01-23T17:46:00.000-05:00

I have mixed emotions today. My Ravens fell a little short of the Superbowl with a heart breaking loss yesterday against the Patriots. I was really looking forward to hosting a Raven's versus Giants Superbowl party. BUT!!! I am still smiling from the wonderful Belated Birthday Party Crop I hosted on Saturday. Seven wonderful ladies braved the weather to join me for a fun-filled day of crafting. We talked, we laughed, we sang, we ate, we drank, we danced and yes we scrapbooked. I can't wait to do it again.

Camikan's Belated Birthday Crop

Scrapbook Projects as Gifts

2012-01-18T22:33:00.000-05:00

I love to give handmade gifts to my family and friends, it is one of the coolest things about the scrapbooking hobby. Photos that have a special meaning will always make an excellent gift, so I used these photos of my friend Sue and her daughters to create a digital layout that she will cherish for many years to come. I put it in a beautiful frame and she LOVED IT!

My Girls by Camille. Supplies: Template: Tiffany Tillman (25 Day Summer #10_19);
Digital Paper and Embellishments: Val C. Designs (100% Me); Software: Photoshop CS5.

Don't forget to use your talent to create one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for those you care about. They will love it.

Camille

Go RAVENS

2012-01-15T18:27:00.000-05:00

I know I've been silent for a little while but it's because I've been so crazy busy. I was hoping to have a few layouts to share with you but instead of scrapbooking I was busy watching football this weekend.

And my team WON!!!!!!!!

I hope to have something to share later this week.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2011-12-30T22:23:00.000-05:00

Before 2011 is gone I want to share a double page layout I created with some of our many Christmas photos. We had such a wonderful Christmas just hanging out together as a family. I really hope you also had a great holiday.

Happy New Year. I'll be back in 2012!

Camille

Thankful Thursday

2011-12-08T00:01:00.001-05:00

Last night I enjoyed some real quality time with my husband and youngest son. We exercised together, lifting weights and doing stomach exercises. It was another reminder of how blessed I am to have such a wonderful family. On this Thankful Thursday I say Thank You Lord for my family.

Thankful Thursday

2011-12-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

Today and everyday I am thankful for my family. Yesterday was my husband's birthday so we took him to Red Robin for dinner. It was a simple low key celebration with the family.

Every Day Life by Camille: Digital Kit by Weed & Wildflowers (everyday life); Template: Yin Designs (#281).

I love how quickly this layout came together. I used a digital kit from Weed & Wildflowers designs and a template from Yin Designs. Simple but cool.

Thanksgiving Message

2011-11-24T12:25:00.000-05:00

On this day that we set aside to show our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. This year for me, has been one filled with many emotional ups and downs. With the grace of God, I am able to say that I landed on my feet. I am so happy to be celebrating today with my family still in tact.

Here is something I made to remind me every day to be grateful for all that I have.

Thankful Poster by Camille

May you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Special Message

2011-11-18T16:58:00.000-05:00

Here is a shout out to a very special little lady.

We love you and we miss you.

Smooches.

Thankful Thursday

2011-11-17T18:49:00.000-05:00

So Thankful by Camille. Paper: Crystal Wilkerson; Frame,
Staples and Overlays: Anna Aspnes (Story Focused Template #3)

Today I am so thankful that my little buddy is feeling better. Noonie's stitches were removed this week and she is healing very well. Due to the extensive muscle damage, she still walks with a limp but in time she is expected to make a full recovery. This evening we walked only 2 blocks but I'm sure by the spring we will be back to our normal 40 minute walks. Get stronger soon my pooch, I miss my exercise partner.

Down But Not Out

2011-11-13T16:32:00.001-05:00

Last Saturday morning my dog was attacked by a pitbull while we walked in our neighborhood. It has been a tough week for the whole family but we are so grateful that she survived and is recovering well. I created this layout about the incident.

Down But Not Out by Camille. Template: Tiffany Tillman (25 Days Summer #10_15);
Paper: Fayette Terlouw - the "Ettes" (Sandbox Summer); Software: Photoshop Elements 8.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week.

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T06:33:00.001-04:00

Have a fun Halloween.

And YES....I am going to work like this today.

Peace!

Soul Sistah #1

Easy Like a Sunday Morning

2011-10-23T12:00:00.000-04:00

A beautiful fall day

+ {a little praise and worship}

A handsome young chauffeur

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Breakfast at my favorite spot

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One on one time with my baby boy

An easy Sunday Morning!

What a great way to start out the week.

Smooches.....

Sistah Retreat 11

2011-10-19T15:04:00.000-04:00

I am back from another fun-filled Sistah Retreat. As usual I had an awesome time hanging with my girls. We talked, we laughed, we danced, we ate, and we scrapbooked all weekend long. I never thought living with 14 ladies for one weekend could be so much fun, but it was all that and then some. I feel so emotionally refreshed from this event. I love you ladies and I look forward to doing it again next year.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Enjoy!

The Innovator!

2011-10-06T11:54:00.002-04:00

I have to take a moment to pay my respects to the innovator who gave us all the electronics that we didn't even know we needed. Where would I be without my mac computers, iPod, iPad or my iPhone? Thanks to Steve Jobs I don't have to think about that. His creativity and vision will be missed. Rest in Peace Mr. Jobs.

Camille

Happy Anniversary

2011-09-17T11:14:00.000-04:00

Today is my 23rd wedding anniversary! This last year has been the most challenging year of all our 23 years of marriage and I am happy to say we SURVIVED! Yes we are still together and working hard every day to make it better.

Here is the gift I made for my husband. Lately I have been super inspired by letters and fonts. I created my own "subway art" and framed it for him to hang in his office. I really loved how it turned out. I am feeling inspired to create similar images for holidays so stay tuned for those.

Subway Art Inspired Anniversary Gift by Camikan

Happy Anniversary Hubby. Let's make it last forever!

Smooches.

Techno Kid

2011-09-06T13:44:00.000-04:00

This weekend my 7 year old niece showed me how to set up ooVoo on my iPad2 so that I could video chat with her. She always amazes me. She walked me through every step with confidence well beyond her 7 years.

I really enjoyed spending time talking with baby girl. She always has such a joyful attitude that can brighten my day and make everything better.

I love you baby girl and I can't wait to chat with you again soon.

Smooches

Smart Phone Generation

2011-08-31T19:10:00.000-04:00

Guess who just joined the smart phone generation? YES.....me!

I hate to admit it but I have been jealous of all my friends with smart phones. They are always checking their email and going on the internet. They show off all the fancy apps and the cameras and videos....yata yata yata. Well HA...look what I got!

Camikan's iPhone4

I LOVE IT! Thanks hubby now I really feel like I am a part of this smart phone generation.

Busy Month

2011-08-28T13:44:00.002-04:00

I just realized it has been about a month since I last posted...oh my! I have been so busy the last 30 days. I've been trying to get my last bit of fun in for the summer. I was in Ocean City Maryland with a friend; Panama City Beach Florida for the Military World Softball Tournament; and I survived Hurricane Irene on the East Coast. I will have to do a better job of posting more often, but I felt like I didn't have any projects to share.

Thanks to Irene I spent yesterday creating layouts for the October/November issue of Scraps of Color Magazine. So since I had some time I created something to share here.

This was us hanging out at Panama City Beach. We always have a lot of fun.

Smile by Camille. Digital Kit: Studio Rosey Posey Scrapbookgraphics. Designs
by Lorilei Murphy (Summer Memories)

Summer CHA 2011

2011-07-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

I am happy to be back home from a great week in the Chicago area. I was in Rosemont for the CHA Summer Show. I had a great time with my friend Joy and a few of the SOC Design Team Members. I was personally a little disappointed with the give aways this year, it seems as though the economy may be impacting the big craft manufacturers. Not to worry, though, I still had a great time. I am rejuvenated and ready to get back to some serious crafting. I found lots of inspiration and ideas that I hope to incorporate into a few projects that I of course will share with you here.

Here's a funny picture I took at the Smash display from K&Company. They created a fun backdrop and had a supply of props for you to play dress up. I love this idea! I will have to incorporate this into my next party or barbecue.

Camikan @ CHA Summer Show

Peace Out....

Camille

Fish Market

2011-07-23T19:42:00.000-04:00

My NYC Photo Adventure continues with a couple of photos from my visit to a fish market in Harlem.

This photo adventure was so much fun! I have to thank my beautiful Mom for hanging out with me even though she was tired from all of the walking. Love Ya.

I sure hope you try this in your hometown or where ever you call home now.

Later.

Camille

Mr. Softee

2011-07-20T20:23:00.001-04:00

Nothing says summer in NYC like the Mister Softee Ice Cream truck. That recognizable tune that they play brings back such great memories from my childhood. Here is another photo from the NYC adventure.

Enjoy!

Camille

Oblivious

2011-07-18T18:41:00.018-04:00

Many who follow me know that I love photography, as a matter of fact, I would like to be a photographer in my next career. This past weekend I went on a photo adventure in NYC, so over the next few days I want to share a few shots. My local newspaper runs a monthly photography contest based on different themes. This photo is my submission to the current theme - "Urban Decay".

I took this shot in Harlem and thought it showed how folks seem oblivious to the run down buildings around them. As he should, this little boy is enjoying his day, with no care in the world.

Thanks for visiting.

Camille

So Grateful

2011-07-17T17:31:00.000-04:00

I am so grateful for a wonderful weekend. I was in the "Boogie Down" hanging with my mom. We went on what I like to call a photography adventure. I wanted to take some pictures of urban settings so we went to Harlem and had a wonderful time walking around and shopping. Also, my cousin had us over for a BBQ, so we chilled over there for a while on Friday evening. I had a great time visiting with my cousins and my uncle. Thanks Tata....you are a great host. Love ya.

So Grateful For Today by Camille. Template: Template Tuesday #22 by Jessica Sprague; Paper and Embellishments: Gina Marie Huff - Weeds & Wildflowers Design (Everyday Life); Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.

Camille

Awesome Weekend

2011-07-12T21:18:00.000-04:00

I spent this past weekend with a great group of ladies. We scrapbooked at the Girls Night Inn Crop House to celebrate Miss Kat Blue's upcoming birthday. I had a wonderful time talking, laughing, eating, a little drinking and of course scrapbooking. There is no better therapy than a weekend with the girls. I can't wait to do it again soon.

Celebrating with Girlfriends by Camille. Digital Paper: Aysha Livingston (Beachy Keen);
Template: Anna Aspnes (FotoBlendz Layered Template 9);
Embellishments and Title Letters: Baers Garten Designs (Sunny Day); Software: Photoshop Elements 8.

Michael Jackson R.I.P.

2011-06-26T13:32:00.000-04:00

This being the second anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson I thought I would take a moment to honor the greatest entertainer EVER!...Michael's music has always been an important element in my life. Whenever I feel sad or lonely I need only to listen to his music to feel better.

Rest In Peace Michael.

Thank You for everything.

Camille

Wall Decal

2011-05-23T17:52:00.000-04:00

Check out this awesome wall decal I put up in my scrapbook studio. (Actually the husband and I put it up together.) I just love the whimsical look and the awesome words - Live - Love - Laugh.

I bought this online from Dali Decals. I love the way my studio is coming together. There's nothing better than a well decorated space to get the creative juices flowing. Can't wait to show it off when it's done.

Until next time....

Camille

PROM PHOTO

2011-05-21T10:21:00.000-04:00

Hey all. I know it's been a little while since I last posted but life has been pretty crazy around here. I thought I would share a photo today. This is my youngest with his prom date last night. She invited him to their high school prom, she is a junior and he is a sophomore. Don't they look wonderful. High School proms really bring back great memories for me. I will have to find my prom picture and do a layout with that and the pictures from my 3 son's prom pictures. That would be cool. Anyway, until next time...enjoy.

Busy Weekend

2011-04-10T20:08:00.001-04:00

I am exhausted from this crazy busy weekend. This was the weekend of my son's high school performance of "Once Upon A Mattress". We attended each of the three shows and enjoyed every single one of them. Oh and by the way, I drove 400 miles on Friday to make sure his Abuela (Grandmother) was here for the show. He had a solo dance that was so awesome. The entire cast and staff should be very proud. Way to go JT and PHS.

JT's solo dance in Once Upon a Mattress.

Template Tuesdays

2011-04-05T00:01:00.027-04:00

As I get older I find myself cherishing the little things in life a lot more than I did before. A couple of weekends ago I got to spend some time with my little niece (the one that actually interacts with me). We spent the day playing video games and talking. This layout is all about our adventure to Walmart where we spent quality time talking, eating and being really silly. It was so much fun! Raven thanks for another wonderful memory, I love you very much!

Everyday Fun by Camille. Template Tuesday by Heather Landry at jessicasprague.com;
Digital Paper and Embellishments by Audacious Designs (Kit = fresh).

You can grab your free template here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Camille

No Place Like Home

2011-03-30T21:37:00.001-04:00

Even at my current age, when life gets too heavy I just need a hug from my mommy. Thank God I still have her here to comfort me through these moments. This past weekend I went home just for that, a little mommy and me time. I found myself wanting to capture the essence of home through my camera lens so I took a bunch of pictures and created this.

Home by Camille. Digital Paper: Scooty's Design (Remember this year); Template: Yin Designs (#148).

I really enjoyed myself; shopping, eating and just plain old chillin'. I didn't realize I missed so many of the little things about home.

Thanks for stopping by.

Camille

Template Tuesdays

2011-03-29T17:15:00.002-04:00

In this week's edition of Template Tuesday I used a great photo of my son and his friends at a recent snowboarding trip.

Winter Birthday Celebration by Camille. Template Tuesday by The Queen of Quirk at jessicasprague.com;
Paper: Orchard&Broome (West 4th Collection); Embellishments: Twill - Ali Edwards (Winter Celebrations Elements),
Staples - Anna Aspnes, Button - Hazel Olive Designs (Oh Baby).

I really like how this one turned out. Don't forget to grab your free template here. Thanks for stopping by.

Template Tuesdays

2011-03-22T00:01:00.008-04:00

Here is this week's edition of Template Tuesday where I featured my beautiful little niece and her cousin. I feel like I should have done a little more with this one but I couldn't figure it out.

Smile by Camille. Template Tuesday by Amy Mallory at jessica sprague.com; Paper & Elements by Crystal Wilkerson (Sweet Summertime Add on, Paper Alpha-Bits, Sweet Vintage Charm, Office Supplies Element Pack)

Don't forget to grab your free template here. Thanks for stopping by.

Camille

And the winner is....

2011-03-21T16:54:00.000-04:00

I thank all who visited me this weekend for the very first Scraps of Color Blog Hop. I am happy to reveal the prize: your very own 12x12 wooden clipboard, my happy moments card and an Easter chipboard album made by yours truly.

I didn't bring in a big accounting firm to witness the drawing but I did bring a really cool and may I say very handsome 16 year old to draw the winning name......

And the winner is....

The Scorpian Crafter! Congratulations....send me your mailing information and I will get your prize out to you ASAP.

Thanks for playing along.

Camille

Scraps of Color Blog Hop Day 3 - Final Day

2011-03-20T13:12:00.001-04:00

I am glad you're back for my third and final post for the weekend blog hop. I apologize for posting this one in the afternoon as opposed to first thing in the morning. Today I wanted to give you a sneak peak at a digi sticker I created for the April/May issue of E:spire. For me Easter is to celebrate one thing and one thing only. So here it is.

You will be able to get one for yourself in the next issue so make sure you've signed up HERE for your FREE copy of the magazine.

Remember to leave me a comment and/or follow my blog for your chance to win a really great prize. The entries will close at MIDNIGHT tonight. I will choose a winner randomly and unveil the prizes tomorrow.

If you are still following the hop continue on here.

Scraps of Color - http://www.scrapsofcolor.com

Karen Jiles - http://stampinakapalace.blogspot.com

Rani Shah - http://www.scrapyoga.typepad.com

Tiare Smith - http://classycoordinates.typepad.com/

Qadirah Gomez – http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com

Kenyatta– http://kenyattasbrownsugarbabiestalk.blogspot.com/

Lorie Moses – http://www.lorie-thepeddler.blogspot.com/

Samara Joseph – http://Honeys-child.blogspot.com/

Camille - http://camikanscrap.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE!!!)

Aysha Livingston – http://ayday.wordpress.com/

Scraps of Color – http://scrapsofcolor.com

Thanks for playing along, I appreciate you stopping by and I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Camille

Scraps of Color Blog Hop Day 2

2011-03-19T02:00:00.003-04:00

I am glad you're here for my second addition to the weekend blog hop. I trust you are finding plenty of inspiration from the design team. Today I have an altered project to share with you.

This is another example of how you can use digi products (especially the freebies) in your paper projects. I printed my digi sticker on cardstock to use as the finishing touch on this project. I altered this clipboard as a daily reminder of the happy moments in my life.

Altered Wooden Clipboard by Camille. Supplies: Photos, Acrylic Paint, Mod Podge (Matte Finish),
Ribbon, Dymo Label, Cardstock, Bling, Digi Sticker (Camille at E:spire).

This is a great project to use up some of your extra photos. Here is how I did it.

I really hope you try this. Remember to leave me a comment and/or follow my blog for your chance to win a really great prize. Come back tomorrow for another cool project.

If you are still following the hop continue on here.

Scraps of Color - http://www.scrapsofcolor.com

Karen Jiles - http://stampinakapalace.blogspot.com

Rani Shah - http://www.scrapyoga.typepad.com

Tiare Smith - http://classycoordinates.typepad.com/

Qadirah Gomez – http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com

Kenyatta– http://kenyattasbrownsugarbabiestalk.blogspot.com/

Lorie Moses – http://www.lorie-thepeddler.blogspot.com/

Samara Joseph – http://Honeys-child.blogspot.com/

Camille - http://camikanscrap.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE!!!)

Aysha Livingston – http://ayday.wordpress.com/

Scraps of Color – http://scrapsofcolor.com

Camille

Scraps of Color Blog Hop!

2011-03-18T12:03:00.004-04:00

Welcome to the Scraps of Color Creative Team Blog Hop! Join us for a weekend of fun, creativity and prizes. All weekend long we will inspire you with inspiring projects and clever ideas.This is my project for today.

I created this card by cropping a portion of a digital layout I did for our premiere issue of E:spire. I think this is a really cool idea to really get the most of your digital layouts. You can resize or use just a section of a layout to create a greeting card. In this case I printed this on card stock, distressed the edges and added ribbon and bling to make a lovely card.

I will be posting a different project each day this weekend so come back again tomorrow. On Sunday evening I will draw a name for a great prize giveaway. To be entered all you have to do is leave me a comment and/or become a follower of my blog. I will give you one entry for a comment and an additional entry for following. (For my current followers...don't worry, you have earned your extra entry.)

Thanks so much for playing along. Until tomorrow.

Scraps of Color - http://www.scrapsofcolor.com

Karen Jiles - http://stampinakapalace.blogspot.com

Rani Shah - http://www.scrapyoga.typepad.com

Tiare Smith - http://classycoordinates.typepad.com/

Qadirah Gomez – http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com

Kenyatta– http://kenyattasbrownsugarbabiestalk.blogspot.com/

Lorie Moses – http://www.lorie-thepeddler.blogspot.com/

Samara Joseph – http://Honeys-child.blogspot.com/

Camille - http://camikanscrap.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE!!!)

Aysha Livingston – http://ayday.wordpress.com/

Scraps of Color – http://scrapsofcolor.com

Camille

Template Tuesdays

2011-03-15T00:01:00.016-04:00

In this edition of Template Tuesday I grabbed a photo from the archives....ok...well maybe not exactly the archives, but I did grab a photo from 2008. This was Frankie's idea for Wacky Tacky Day at his high school. I thought I would try extracting the picture to emphasize the focal point so I have his hair extending beyond the border of the photo. Thanks to my awesome and very cool son JT, the Photoshop student, I was able to learn how to do this. Thanks for the tutoring baby.

Wacky Tacky by Camille. Template Tuesday by Reeta Treet at jessicasprague.com;
Digital Paper: Design by Spencer of Design House Digital (Kit-Monster Jam)

Don't forget to grab your free template here.

Camille

Template Tuesdays

2011-03-08T19:48:00.000-05:00

I have been crazy busy lately so I haven't had much to share. As soon as my life slows down a bit I will have to do better. My goal is to at least complete the Template Tuesday layout from jessicasprague.com every week. So here we go, this is JT and his best friend. We took this picture while celebrating JT's 16th birthday. Hope you like it.

Best Buds by Camille. Template Tuesday by Nicole LeBlanc at jessicasprague.com,
Digital Paper and Elements: Kristin Aagard (Night Owl); Staples: Tiffany Tillman (Sunlights Delight).

Don't forget to grab your free template here.

Template Tuesdays

2011-03-01T00:01:00.020-05:00

I kinda like the sound of Template Tuesdays...it has a nice ring to it. I created this layout with the latest freebie from Jessica Sprague. I just love freebies! I also love following yesterday's post with an older picture of my now sixteen year old baby. I love this template, I think I will use it again and again. Hope you like it.

Best Buds by Camille. Template Tuesday by Nisa Fiin at jessicasprague.com;
Paper & Elements by Sweet Shoppe Designs (Social Butterfly Kit).

Sixteen

2011-02-28T13:19:00.000-05:00

Today I want to give a special shout out to a really cool dude....my baby JT. He is 16 years old today and as special to me as the day I brought him home. I can hardly believe my baby is sixteen years old. I can't possibly be old enough for my youngest child to be 6 TEEN! (ughhh). Where has the time gone?

This past weekend we celebrated his 16th birthday snowboarding in PA. Happy Birthday boo....I Love You.

Silly Siblings

2011-02-22T20:55:00.000-05:00

This past weekend I had tons of fun hanging out with my girlfriends. I scrapbooked all weekend including today which was an unexpected bonus. We had a snow day so I spent the day finishing up assignments for the next issue of Scraps of Color E:spire. I also completed another layout for Template Tuesday from Jessica Sprague, this one "Silly Siblings" is of me and my goofy little brother, being silly as usual. I love that dude!

Bye the way, the ladies over at the Template Tuesday blog highlighted one of my layouts. It is such an awesome feeling to have my layout recognized by such talented artists. Thanks ladies I really appreciate the recognition.

Silly Siblings by Camille: Template Tuesday by Meg Stocks at jessicasprague.com;
Digital Paper & Embellishments: Ami Collofello/dysfunctional designs (Mid-Mod).

Camille

Template Tuesdays

2011-02-18T11:11:00.001-05:00

Not sure if you noticed but lately I've been practicing the digital scrapbooking thing. I am focused this year on improving my skills and techniques so I just love to practice with freebies. Over at jessicasprague.com she is running a weekly event she calls Template Tuesdays. It's really cool because you get a free template every Tuesday and your encouraged to share your layout in her gallery. The more you share the more points you get. The points are later redeemable for discounts in her store, and I just love her store. Digi scrappers should really go check it out. Here are a couple of layouts I made with this months templates.

Special Girlfriends by Camille: Template Tuesday: by Miki Krueger at jessicasprague.com;
Paper & Elements: Ashley Meeks, Hazel Olive Designs (Oh Baby Kit),
Torn Paper: Tiffany Tillman (25 Days Summer Template #10_18)

I Will Love You Always by Camille: Template Tuesday by Chrissy Guids;
Digital Paper by Jessica Sprague (Strawberry Lemonade).

Camille

Valentine's Weekend

2011-02-15T00:01:00.025-05:00

My Valentine's weekend was so much better than I thought it would be. Frank and I went to McFadden Art Glass in Baltimore where we got the chance to make a one of a kind glass heart ornament. It was awesome!

Healing by Camille: Template - Ali Edwards (Beauty of Now; Digital Paper - Aysha Livingston (Sealed with a Kiss).

Photos: Not Just For Books and Frames

2011-02-12T15:31:00.001-05:00

We all know that photos can be preserved and enjoyed in scrapbooks and in picture frames, but have you ever used photos to personalize your decor? One of the things I love most about photography and crafting is the ability to create beautiful things that have meaning to me and my family. A few years ago I visited a friend who had some really cool, Afro-centric themed switch plates in her beautifully decorated basement. When we recently decided to create a media room in our basement I knew I had to do something special with the switch plates. Check them out.

This is actually a very easy project to complete. Here is how:

You can start with the existing switch plate as I did or start with a new one.
Resize the image as necessary so that it will fit over the switch plate. I tinted my images to match the decor of the room.
Print your image on regular printer paper. I find photo paper hard to deal with.
Once you've determined the placement of the photo, apply Mod Podge to the front of the switch plate and the back of the photo. For best results make sure you apply to both.
Apply photo to switch plate and smooth with your hands, being careful not to tear photo. Wrap excess around to the back of switch plate and trim as necessary.
Carefully cut out the spot for the switch and poke through paper for the screws.
Apply Mod Podge to the front of photo and let dry.

Just imagine the possibilities, I hope you try this.

Camille

Canvas Album

2011-02-08T20:07:00.000-05:00

I've been in an emotional funk lately so it's been really hard to get the scrapbooking mojo going. I've been working on this project for about two months, on and off. I finally gathered enough energy to finish. This was my first time working with canvas so I wasn't really sure where I was going with it but I new I wanted it to be colorful and bright. I used the Maya Road 3-Ring Rectangular Canvas Album, each one comes with 6 pages so I put two together to have enough. It was tedious work, but I like the way it came out.

See the rest of the album here. Let me know what you think.

Camille

Scrapbook Shopping Hiatus

2011-02-02T20:06:00.000-05:00

You have to check out this video. A scrapbooker with an obvious obsession for stuff, gives us a video tour of her scrapbook room. This is my motivation to use more of the scrapbook stuff I already have before I buy new stuff. I would never want to get like that. For the month of February I am making a promise not to buy anything scrapbook related. NOTHING - NADA - and as my mama would say it.....NO'SING! I am hoping my family and friends keep me honest. Who wants to join me?

I've Been Published

2011-02-01T00:01:00.005-05:00

Woohoo! I'm excited about the premiere issue of Scraps of Color E:spire Scrapbooking Magazine. This was truly a labor of love by the entire creative team. The February/March issue is jam packed with tutorials, tips, ideas and inspiring layouts. Best of all, the magazine is FREE, so follow the link to get your own pdf copy. Check out my contributions on pages 20,44,53 & 59. My article "Gettin' Digi With It" is on page 61.

Here is a layout I created for the magazine that was accidentally left out. I hope you like it.

Loving Eyes by Camille. Supplies - Template: Tiffany Tillman 25 Days Template #10_18; Digital Paper & Embellishments: Karla Dudley (Modern Marvel Kit); Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.

Scrapbook Therapy

2011-01-30T20:19:00.000-05:00

I really think this scrapbooking therapy thing works. I spent Saturday scrapbooking with some girlfriends and I feel so much better today. I'm convinced we all need a hobby and a great group of people to share it with. That's how I make it through all of the tough times.

Caryn, thanks for hosting. Kat, Joy and Natalie I totally enjoyed myself. Thanks for cheering me up.

Cheap Therapy

2011-01-28T06:20:00.000-05:00

When I am feeling sad or down I always try to do something to cheer myself up. A few of my favorites things are listening to Michael Jackson music (which always cheers me up), cuddling with my dog, and scrapbooking with my friends. This past Saturday was just one of those days. I needed some serious cheering up, so my darling friend Lisa Renee came to my rescue. I had such a wonderful time hanging out with her. I felt so much better after a whole day of "girlfriend therapy."

Girlfriend Therapy by Camille: Digital Paper and Elements: Ami Collofello (Mid-Mod),
Chelle's Creations (CC Bugcatcher)

What do you do when you're feeling blue?

Guest Blogger

2011-01-25T06:47:00.002-05:00

I am so excited about the premiere issue of the Scraps of Color Magazine. Only 8 days away! It is going to be filled with awesome layouts, ideas, freebies and very informative articles. Best of all it is FREE.

Today I am the guest blogger over at Scraps of Color E:spire, go check it out, and if you haven't already signed up for your FREE subscription be sure to do that while you're there.

Have an awesome day.

Camille

Weekend Challenge

2011-01-18T18:30:00.015-05:00

Lately I've been feeling a little blah, like my mojo is gone. The fact that my football team lost this weekend didn't help any. I did, however, muster up enough energy to create this card for Weekend Challenge #2 on Scraps of Color. We had to create a Valentine's Card using non-traditional colors. We weren't allowed to use red, pink, purple or black. Hope you like it.

Altered Journal

2011-01-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

I just love altered projects! I like finding new uses for old things and I get great excitement from making beautiful things out of ordinary, not so pretty things.

This year one of the things I've committed to is journaling. I've found that writing is helping me better understand my feelings. Anyway, the journals I find in the stores are not very pretty or they are way too expensive. So check this out. I found this journal in the Michael's dollar bin and I am kicking myself for not buying more. I absolutely LOVE how this turned out. I made this one for a male friend, but the possibilities are endless!

Card Creations

2011-01-10T06:00:00.047-05:00

I had such a great time this weekend with my scrapbooking club "NYC & me". This was our first meeting of the new year and the first since our regular meeting place closed. We have so much fun together, talking and laughing, it's a miracle we ever get anything done. Amazingly though, I completed a few Valentine's Day cards. I created these as a response to the Weekend Challenge on Scraps of Color. The challenge was to create a Valentine's card using the colors Black/White and Red. Hope you like them.

Check back next weekend for challenge #2.

After Christmas Sale

2011-01-09T16:50:00.001-05:00

I almost forgot to go to Michaels today for their sale on Cricut cartridges. But I just got back and look what I bought for $42.

Unfortunately, only 2 cartridges, but for 9.99 a piece I am pretty happy. I got tons of bling, felt Christmas stickers, paper flower brads, cards, clear stamps and board books. So cool!

Reflecting on 2010

2011-01-06T06:22:00.000-05:00

I thought I would take some time to create a few layouts that reflect on 2010. Every year that I get to spend on this earth is a gift but sometimes the stresses of daily life can make me forget that, so before I do, I will take time to reflect on my blessings.
First up....all of my scrapbooking friends. Hope you enjoy.

Layout: Friends Today & Always by Camille. Template: Yin Designs (Yin Template 138);
Digital Paper & Elements:Jessica Sprague (Holiday in Hand & Echoes of Asia); Software:Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Won't you reflect on your blessings from 2010? If you are not a scrapbooker I invite you to think about them, journal about them or find another way to document your blessings.

Funny Video

2011-01-04T20:15:00.001-05:00

Recently, a friend of mine told me that I am a person who is always happy, she said I was "happy for no reason." She went on to say that she was striving to be that too. At first I didn't really understand what she was saying, but now I do. I think that my way of handling difficult situations is to think about other things and not concentrate too much on the difficulty. What I realize is that I do not like to dwell on the difficult situations in my life. Not that I won't deal with them, but that I won't let them consume me. So for 2011 I will continue to create my own joy and strive to be "happy for no reason."

I was looking at some old videos and came across this HILARIOUS clip from last December. My kids had me try this computer game where you had to move your mouse through a maze without hitting the sides. However, as you progressed through the levels the maze got narrower and narrower until this. ENJOY!

My Word for 2011

2011-01-02T03:01:00.000-05:00

For the last three years I've chosen a word at the beginning of the year that would represent my main focus for the new year. This year after much thought and deliberation I've chosen REBUILD. I have to say that I thought about going with renew or restore, but after checking with Mr. Webster I decided they wouldn't work. You see those words seemed to refer to getting something back to its former state, returning to the way things were. This year I have a lot of things to work on in my emotional and spiritual journey. For me that means being much stronger than I ever was and probably stronger than I can imagine at this time. So I don't want to go back to the way I was, as much as I want to be so much more. Here is a layout I did about my word for 2011.

Layout: Rebuild by Camille. Template: Anna Aspnes (Artsy Layered Template 13); Digital Paper & Elements: MLE Card (Pretty as a Peacock) included in The Digi Files #21 @ www.thedailydigi.com

If you've never chosen a word to represent your goals for the new year I invite you to try it this year. What's your word for 2011? Leave me a comment.

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T10:16:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to all. I hope you had a good time welcoming in 2011, I sure did. We celebrated the new year at a house party with friends. Lorita and Mark hosted a really fun evening filled with love and laughs.

Storage Solution for Wood Stamps

2010-12-29T20:49:00.000-05:00

It's that time of the year when we start thinking about organizing our lives and our spaces. I've started organizing and beautifying my scrapbook studio so I thought I would share a storage solution for wood mounted stamps. Thanks goes out to my friend Tammy for giving me the idea.

Why don't you try making one today. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T13:27:00.000-05:00

From my family to yours we wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. For me nothing is better than having the whole family home for Christmas. I am so blessed and I thank God everyday for them. Just made this layout I hope you like it.

Layout: Merry Christmas 2010 by Camille. Template: Anna Aspnes (Story Focused Template #2);
Digital Paper: Jessica Sprague (Holiday in Hands); Digital Elements: Karla Dudley (25 Days Titles)
& Paislee Press (Adorned Kit); Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.

Happy Birthday to Me

2010-12-23T03:01:00.000-05:00

As a birthday present to myself I am launching my blog today, December 23rd 2010. Yes...my birthday! I have wanted to start a blog for quite sometime, but for all sorts of reasons I haven't gotten to it.

This is the place I will share my creative spirit with all who care to look. So let me start by telling you a little about me. I am Camille...aka....Camikan. I have been scrapbooking for 7 years and creating as long as I can remember. I love to find new ways to express my creativity so I enjoy photography, paper scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking, decopauge, stamping, card making, coloring, altered art and creating video projects. I get plenty of inspiration from my family and friends especially my three favorite young men. Here is one of my favorite pictures from 2010.

My blog will be the place I share layouts, projects, ideas, pictures and all sorts of stuff. I hope you come along for the ride.