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Finally

2012-02-13T17:52:00.000-06:00

I'm finally feeling a little bit better, only wishing I was all better! This has been a bad winter! The more friends I talk with, the more I hear of others around here having this same crud and they have had it for weeks, too.
I've been busy working on piecings to add to my Etsy shop. I've ignored it for weeks since I've been sick.
I thought I would share a few sets I got finished and listed today.

The patterns for all of these piecings can be found at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Thanks for stopping by!

Design Team Monday February 13, 2012

2012-02-13T16:11:00.000-06:00

Hello there! This week our challenge is a card sketch challenge. You can find all the details for our challenge at the Design Team Blog. We would love to have you join us, not to mention you could be our weekly winner!
Here's the card I designed for this week's challenge.

Design Team Monday January 29th, 2012

2012-01-29T23:55:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone, this week we are challenging you to make a mini album using Little Scraps of Heaven Designs patterns to decorate your album.

I'll share pictures of the album I made. I started with a blank mini heart album from Michael's & two packs of paper from Michael"s $1.50 bins.

Cover

For the cover I used the cupid pattern from the Baby's First Valentine collection.

Inside Pages

The first two inside pages I have used the doily & Love Letters patterns.

For the next two pages I used the Banners collection.

For the next two pages I used Love Hot Air Balloon and Love Letters

Back Cover

Thanks for stopping by! We hope you will join us in our next challenge. You can find all the details at the http://littlescrapsofheavendt.blogspot.com/

New Listings at Etsy

2012-01-12T17:33:00.000-06:00

I have been playing with the new "Tweet on You" collection. This is such a fun pattern set! It was created for Valentines Day but I can think of so many other occasions to use this for. I think it would be great for dating pictures, new home pictures and just anything about love!
Here's my completed set, which can be found for sale at Etsy.

For this set I used papers from Core~dinations. I LOVE this cardstock and these colors are so great together!
Here's another piecing I got finished and put on Etsy today, too.

This piece is from the Gingerbread-Man-Pattern-Collection. This is another super cute pattern!

Thanks for stopping bye! I hope you are having a very good day!

New Listings at Etsy

2012-01-10T23:08:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone! I've been busy making and listing a few sets at Etsy so I thought I would share them here.

You can find all of these and many more in my Etsy shop, Merry Scraps.

I also made this two cute little turkeys for a special order.

Thanks for stopping by! All of my paper piecings are made using awesome patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Design Team Challenge

2012-01-09T18:36:00.000-06:00

Here is the info for this week's design team challenge. You can find all of the info at the design team blog.

ittle Scraps of Heaven Designs

If you haven't yet please take the time to check out our Design Team Blog.
This past week the Design Team worked hard to get their projects finished for this week's Layout Sketch Challenge.
We encourage you to join our Sketch Challenge this week. All you need to do is create a layout following the sketch using a LSHD paper piecing and linking it to our DT Blog using Mr. Linkey.
If you don't have a blog no worries, just upload your project here and we will link it to the blog for you. Just label your project as Sketch Challenge.
All entries need to be posted before Saturday evening. (Jan. 14th)

Here is my page that I made for inspiration.

Sick...sick...sick...ick!

2011-12-23T16:12:00.002-06:00

Sorry, I have not been around very much & have not updated my blog. I have been super sick, so I've spent all of the past week either in bed or in my recliner.
I hope you are all doing fine!
I want to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Bunny Slope

2011-12-13T12:25:00.000-06:00

This is a page I created last night using the Snow Bunny Play pattern collection. I started out thinking I would just make the pieces and before I knew it, it all turned into a page! I love these little bunnies!

This page is for sale on my fanpage if you would be interested in owning it.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Christmas Gift Blog Hop

2011-12-09T23:43:00.002-06:00

Hello, Welcome to the

Scrapping Bug Designs and Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

Handmade Christmas Gift Idea Blog Hop.

We are so glad that you have decided to hop along with us. Throughout our hop we hope to inspire you with lots of ideas for creating your own handmade Christmas Gifts this year .There will be some great blog candy along the way as well as aGRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100.00 in free patterns for Scrapping Bug Designs and $100.00 in free patterns for Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning please hop on over to Chrissy's Blog. If you have been following the blog hop and have hopped over from Tracey's Blog then you are right where you need to be.

Line up

Chrissy Palmer http://scrappingbugdesigns.blogspot.com/

Deborah Foti http://scrappinwithstyle.blogspot.com/

Linda Mortenson http://linda-scrappinwmn.blogspot.com/

Cindy Phillips http://cpmemories.blogspot.com/

Nancie Brungard http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/

Jane McKinney http://www.janettarosedesigns.blogspot.com/

Angie Christensen http://www.capzscrapzcreationz.blogspot.com/

Liz Hagag http://scrappinwithstyle.blogspot.com/

Tracey Geneau http://traceyctmh.blogspot.com/

Jeana Sealock http://www.scraptoday.blogspot.com/

Kandice Jarrell http://www.kreativekandi.blogspot.com/

Emily Lanham http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/

Pam Pease http://geezypeaseypapercrafting.blogspot.com/

Paula Wells http://www.owlbescrappin.com/

Tammy Luiz http://scrapnewe.blogspot.com/

Leann Duncan http://www.scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com/

Lisa Rhodes http://www.lisakelly110803.blogspot.com/

Tricia Moore http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

For my first project, I decided to make a picture for my granddaughter. What possessed me, I don't know but I decided I wanted the frame to be glittered! It's really pretty after it's all done, so it was worth it. I used the Sleeping Beauty Pattern Collection for this project.

Thanks for stopping by, your next stop is Kandice.

Dirty Little Bear

2011-12-09T15:47:00.000-06:00

Here's my newest listing at Etsy. This little bear is made to look like he has been playing trucks in the dirt all afternoon. I remember so many days of our son coming in after a day of playing with his Tonka trucks and digging in the dirt. He looked just like this little bear!

Thank-You for stopping by!

Catch Up Post

2011-11-15T16:54:00.000-06:00

I've been neglecting my blog :(
Here's what I've been working on...
First is a page I made for my granddaughters book. This picture was taken last winter after a blizzard!

Here are few paper piecing sets I've been working on. They are all listed in my Etsy shop :)

All were made using patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven

Monsters

2011-11-09T13:53:00.000-06:00

Here's my newest creations! I LOVE this pattern set...I know I love them all! I used the Little Monsters from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs for this set! I decided to use fun colors and google eyes for this set.

New Set Added to Etsy

2011-11-08T15:42:00.000-06:00

Just got this set finished up today and added to Etsy.
I know my pictures aren't that great :( All these dreary days are making impossible to get a great picture. Our home doesn't get a lot of natural light so dreary days make it even darker.
For this set I used two patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. I used the Double Trouble Boys pattern for the bear and the Be My Baby set for the babies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Girl Robots

2011-11-08T09:56:00.001-06:00

I love these little robots! I wanted to make a more girly set of bots! So this is what I came up with.

I used the robot pattern from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs for this set :)

This set is for sale at Etsy

My New Planner

2011-11-08T09:41:00.001-06:00

A couple of months ago I found this planner online.

I really want this planner but really didn't want to spend the money on it, so I decided to make my own.

It's perfect for keeping track of projects I want to make and when I get them done. I also can keep track of listing items for sale and when they sell and are shipped. I also added some graph paper pages for sketching out pages.
For this project I used the Angel Bear with Scissors by Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Pilgrim Turkey

2011-11-01T16:43:00.000-05:00

Just listed this on Etsy :)

You can find this pattern at Little Scraps of Heaven

Trunk or Treat

2011-11-01T14:10:00.000-05:00

Our church had our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Sunday night. Our little grandson was dressed up as a dragon. You might remember my page from a couple of months ago? We got his costume after Halloween last year, so I got it out to try on him and make sure it fit okay. Well, that didn't go so well, but don't worry he was only in the costume for about a minute, if that.

So, Sunday night we get the costume back out. He didn't do to bad with it, although the little stinker has about grown out of it! Once he figured out that he had to put the candy in his bucket, he got really upset!

But then his Mom gave him a Nerds and poof, the tears were gone :)

Just because I think it's adorable I have to share one last picture :)

I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!

Two New Sets Listed at Etsy

2011-11-01T13:56:00.000-05:00

First set is a Peter Pan Set

Second Set is the adorable Raggedy Kids set

All patterns I used to create these piecings are from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Come In & Sit A Spell

2011-10-25T10:29:00.000-05:00

Just got this page posted and listed at Ebay. I can't tell you how much fun I had making these pages! I love all the little potion bottles and books!

For this page I used the adorable Brewing Up Trouble Pattern Collection from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

LSHD Halloween Party Blog Hop

2011-10-21T22:43:00.001-05:00

Hello, Welcome to the Halloween Party Blog Hop

We are so glad that you have decided to hop along with us.
Throughout our hop we hope to inspire you with lots of ideas for hosting
your own Halloween Party.
There will be some great blog candy along the way as well as a
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100.00 in cash (which is a big
chunk of change to buy goodies for a Halloween Party)

$100.00 in cash!!!
How do you win this candy you ask?
Well I'll tell you...

To be eligible to win this wonderful prize you MUST
1) go through the entire blog hop and leave a comment on EVERYONE'S post.
2) become a FOLLOWER of everyone's blog.
3) stop by the LSHD Facebook fanpage and become a fan (if you are not a fan already)
4) leave a comment on the LSDH Facebook fanpage letting us know you were there.

This concludes our Blog Hop. Thanks so much for hopping along with us!!
Happy Crafting.
If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning please hop on over to
LEANN'S BLOG
If you have been following the blog hop and have hopped over from Emily's
Then you are right where you need to be.

Blog Lineup
Leann http://scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com/

Patricia http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/
Wendy A. http://scrappydownunder.blogspot.com/
Wendy L. http://wleitel.blogspot.com/
Nancie http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/
Emily http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
Jeana http://www.scraptoday.blogspot.com/
Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tammy http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/
Angie http://capzscrapzcreationz.blogspot.com/
Cindy http://cpmemories.blogspot.com/
Dawn http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Tricia http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

Now for my project...

For this project I used patterns from the Brewing Up Trouble Collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by now hop on over to Deborah's Blog!

Fall Page listed at Ebay

2011-10-20T15:48:00.000-05:00

Ebay Link

I used the ""Scarecrow Friends" collection for this project :)

Just listed at Ebay

2011-10-11T16:17:00.000-05:00

Ebay

Apple Pickin' Time

2011-10-07T14:39:00.000-05:00

Hi, here's a new set I have for sell at Etsy.

You can find this pattern at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

Goin' on a Hayride

2011-10-07T11:34:00.000-05:00

For this set I used Goin' on a Hayride and can be found at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. While you are there make sure you check out the home page. We have a super challenge going on right now. Here's the details

Who's our BIGGEST FAN Contest
is going on now over at our facebook fanpage.
Is it YOU???
We are keeping an eye on who posts the most projects, who comments the most, who shares LSHD with most of their friends.
Contest will run through the entire month of October. If you would like a chance to win $50.00 in FREE Patterns then head over to our facebook fanpage
and start showing us YOU are our BIGGEST FAN

Isn't that fun? Make sure to check it out, it could be YOU!

I have listed this pre-made set for sale in my Etsy Store, MerryScraps

New Listing on Ebay :)

2011-10-04T13:27:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, I've just listed this page on Ebay. This is my first listing in many years, so I tried out Auctiva, I sure hope I did it right. If not and you have questions please ask me.

For this page I used two new patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. I used the new Think Pink and My Paper Garden Vol. 2.
Thanks for stopping by :)

Design Team Friday 09-30-2011

2011-09-30T18:15:00.000-05:00

It's Friday and that means it's design team challenge day! This week we were challenged to "dress up" our page for Halloween.
Last week, I got out Keegan's costume. We purchased it last year after Halloween on clearance. If it told you we paid $2.50 for this costume brand new, would you believe me? Well we did, love it when Old Navy really marks stuff way down.
I was afraid it would fit him but never though about the reaction I would get when I put it on him! It fits him fine but hate is probably a very mild word for how he felt about being eaten by a dragon costume. In my defense, I had the camera ready so he only had this on for a couple of minutes. I didn't torture him for very long ;).

The pattern I used for this page is "Dragon Costume" by Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Recipe Card Challenge

2011-09-29T17:40:00.001-05:00

The current challenge at Little Scraps of Heaven is a recipe card challenge. Here's the official rules...

Create a recipe card of your favorite homemade cookie recipe. Add a LSHD paper piecing to it. Then post it here on the fan page by Saturday evening. Saturday is National Homemade Cookie Day. So lets see those delicious Homemade Cookie Recipes. Winner of the challenge will receive $20.00 in free patterns.

Simple as can be, can't wait to see all the cards everyone makes!

Here's my card

Christmas Monkey Collection

2011-09-19T13:58:00.000-05:00

Just listed this set at Etsy.

I use 3 patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs for this set.

Christmoose Caroling

Birthday Monkeys

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Quick Card

2011-09-13T08:51:00.001-05:00

Today I'm sharing a card I made using the http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/item_128/Frankenstein-Card.htm pattern at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. This was such an easy card to put together!

Dry Erase Board

2011-09-08T08:51:00.000-05:00

For today's project at Little Scraps of Heaven, I made a dry erase board. This one is for the kitchen and has a menu planner, grocery list and menu idea area.
For this project, I used the "Cooking Up Some Fun Collection"

Keegan's Birthday

2011-09-08T08:36:00.000-05:00

I can hardly believe it's been a year & what a year it has been. So many ups & downs all year long so it was so much fun to celebrate Keegan's 1st birthday!
I thought I would share a few pictures :)

He wanted nothing to do with opening his presents. His cousin, was trying so hard to get him to open one but he wasn't having anything to do with them!

Loved this picture! The front of his outfit says "Future Quarterback"

Finally, his cousins started opening all of his gifts. I'm so glad they were there or we might have had a long day!

Now that they are opened, he's having fun!

Cake time & he was not happy about that! He really didn't want anything to do with it and didn't even eat a bite!

What we didn't know is that the poor little guy was on the verge of becoming a sick little boy. By the end of his party we noticed that he had a slight fever and by the next day he was sick. Poor little guy had to go to the hospital and get some iv fluids. Today, he's feeling a bit better but still has a pretty croupy cough and not quite himself, yet. I sure wish we could redo his party for him when he feels better. This Grandma thinks we will at least have cake!

I decided to make him a birthday banner. Once I figured out how much paper it would use, I decided not to add his age to it, so that we can use it every year.

I used the Banner Collection and the Birthday Monkey Collection for this banner. I cut the letter out of the top layer of the banner, so that they back layer would show through. That saved me some paper.(yes, I have enough paper for 10 years of projects but I had to be thrifty, lol)

Design Team Friday 9-2-2011

2011-09-02T16:04:00.000-05:00

This week we were given a great challenge, an "anything goes" challenge. We could pick our subject and have fun creating!
So, I decided to make a layout. I have a hard time making pages and I really have a hard time using my baby pictures!
I decided to use this weeks sketch challenge, it has two square pictures on it so that did it, I decided to use a couple of my baby pictures.
I used two pictures of my cousin & I, we were 3 weeks apart in age. We stayed with our Grandma quite often, she always said taking care of us was just like taking care of twins and she should know because she had a set of twins. What one of us didn't think of, the other one did.

I used the postage stamp frame from the Animal Sampler Collection and the giraffe pattern from the Jungle and Zool Pals Collection.

Be sure to check out the Little Scraps of Heaven fanpage and join us for the challenges.

New Set on Etsy

2011-08-30T10:06:00.000-05:00

Hey all, I just listed this new set of paper piecings on Etsy for only $5!

Patterns are from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

Preschool Album

2011-08-20T11:39:00.000-05:00

McKayla starts preschool this year!!! I can't believe she is already old enough to go to school! I wanted to make a little mini album for her to have with a few pictures from her first day of school.
For the front cover I used the Back 2 School Collection

For the inside pages I used the Bookworm Collection

Thanks for stopping by my blog :) Have a GREAT weekend!!!

It's Design Team Friday...my favorite day of the week :)

2011-08-19T12:11:00.000-05:00

Wow, it's been such a long week! We've had our grandbaby all week and he has been a sick little boy. Poor little guy has been miserable so I did not get any crafting done this week, that's okay soon he will be to big to want rocked by Grandma.
Thankfully, I had my project done for this Friday so here it is...
This week we were challenged to create a project with a "Happy Every After" theme and to use bling for this project. The pictures for this project are all from our granddaughters second birthday. She had a Cinderella theme and it's a good thing we had her Cinderella party because now all she is interested in is dragons, How to Train Your Dragon to be exact! Her pretty pink princess room is a thing of the past, lol.

For this project I used the Sleeping Beauty collection. Be sure to check out the LSHD Fanpage at Facebook to see how you can join us in our Friday Challenges.
Have a GREAT weekend everyone!

The Twinery Blog

2011-08-19T11:56:00.000-05:00

I've been blog hopping today :) The Twinery is having a great blog hop with great prizes!

Friday Challenge-All About A Boy

2011-08-12T10:21:00.000-05:00

This week the design team at Little Scraps of Heaven were challenged to make a project that was "All About A Boy" and we needed to include buttons.
I decided to pull out a blank album I've had in a drawer for a couple of years(shame on me). It's made by Piggy Tales and has slider picture areas.
I used several patterns for this project, so I am going to try to link each pattern above the page it was used on.

Front Cover: To the Moon

Pages 1 & 2: To the Moon

Pages 3 & 4: Boys and Their Toys

Pages 5 & 6: Robot Collection

Pages 7 & 8: Double Trouble

Thanks for looking :) Don't forget to check out our fanpage to see all of the great projects posted today. Also to see how you can join us in the challenges :)

Friday Challenge

2011-08-05T11:53:00.000-05:00

This week our design team at Little Scraps of Heaven was challenged to make a "hot" themed project.
I decided to make this little coaster album and boy was it fun! I love these little mermaids :)

For this project I used the Mermaid Buddies collection. Each page has a mat for a 2x3 photo. The photo will slip right under the embellishments.
Come by our fanpage at Facebook to find out all the details for this week's challenge.

I've listed this album for sale at Etsy.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Baby Girl Brag Book

2011-08-04T11:42:00.000-05:00

Today I'm sharing a little brag book that is perfect for your purse. I've decorated the front & back cover of this little book. The inside pockets are 4x6, so perfect for the most popular size pictures.

I used two pattern sets for this project: Be My Baby and Be My Baby Accessories both from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

I have this album listed for sell at Etsy :)

A little altering today...

2011-08-03T09:55:00.000-05:00

I found this at a thrift store on quarter day...

When I saw this I immediately thought of the I am a Promise pattern.

I didn't do a lot of altering to this one. I didn't even have to take the bear off, McKayla ripped that off first thing :).

Here's what I came up with...

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come on over to Facebook and check out our fanpage to join in on the fun!

Design Team Friday 7-29-2011

2011-07-29T18:10:00.000-05:00

Today the Little Scraps of Heaven Design Team was challenged to make a project with a Christmas Theme.
I knew i had to use these pictures of Keegan!

I used the Twas the Night Before Christmas collection for this page.

New Paper Piecing Set

2011-07-25T12:07:00.000-05:00

First I have to say I LOVE this new birthday monkey pattern set!
I've just listed this set at Etsy

Thanks for looking!

Make sure you check out the Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Facebook Fanpage. We are celebrating "Christmas in July" this week. There will be games and prizes!!
See you there!

July 22nd Design Team Challenge

2011-07-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

This week our the Little Scraps of Heaven Design Team was challenged to make a box & decorate it.

I found this terrific tutorial on You Tube. I knew I had to try it. Her direction are excellent so this box organizer goes together so easy!

I used the ABC's and 123's collection to make this project.
Be sure to check out all the design team projects and join us on our fanpage.

Just listed on Etsy

2011-07-20T14:28:00.000-05:00

My Etsy

I used the ABC's and 123's pattern set to make this one.

Ragged Flower

2011-07-20T13:58:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone!
I tried something new this week. I really like it :)
This is a ragged flower made with flannel. I put all the layers together and clipped them, then washed & dried them to get the ragged look.

This one is for sale at Etsy if you would like to own this one!
What can you use it for?
Well here's a few things that I have thought of:
*add a pin to it and use it as a lapel pin
*add a hair clip on the back of it
*use it for your altered projects
*on the front of journals or smash books
*your sewing projects
*scrapbooks

I know there are so many more ideas to use these little flowers for :)

Big Bird & Cookie Monster

2011-07-19T15:18:00.000-05:00

I've listed another set on Etsy :) This set is Big Bird & Cookie Monster!

You can find the pattern for ABC's and 123's at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

Feel Better Soon!

2011-07-19T15:08:00.000-05:00

Today I'm sharing a cute card I made. I found the tutorial for this at the Cropping With Class Blog.
For this project I used the Rainbow Bears collection for this project.

These rainbow bears are so much fun to put together and turn out so cute!!

Make sure you check out all the adorable projects being posted on our Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Fanpage! Our design team has been very busy & our wonderful fans have been posting amazing projects you don't want to miss!

New Set for Sale

2011-07-18T12:52:00.000-05:00

I've listed this set on Etsy for sale.

Rainbow Bears

2011-07-15T16:00:00.000-05:00

Here's a set I've been working on. I've decided to try & start selling some of my piecings, so this is my first set to list at Etsy.

To make this set, I used the Rainbow Bears pattern set from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

I've listed this in my Etsy shop :)

Don't forget to check out all the fun on our fanpage at Facebook!

Design Team Friday

2011-07-15T10:55:00.000-05:00

This week our challenge was to create a water themed project.
I found this paper & loved it! I had also purchased an adorable crab outfit for Keegan, so I knew I had to make a page including this paper, Keegan with his crab outfit and use the Under the Sea pattern collection.
So, what's a girl in Illinois to do? How could I make a beach themed page? Well, here's what I came up with! We took the grandkids to a great new sports store. It's called Scheels & it has the most amazing salt water aquarium just inside the door!
So, here's my Friday project...

Be sure to check out the Little Scraps of Heaven fanpage to see all of the design team projects!

Keegan's Smash Book

2011-07-13T10:01:00.000-05:00

It's time to share a few more pages Keegan's Smash book.

For these pages, I thought it would be fun to add some tags from his clothes. I've added a few that I've been saving since he was born. I don't know why I was saving them but I knew I would use them for something, lol!

This one is the last of the tags pages. For this page I used the onesie pattern from the "Be My Baby Accessories" pattern set.

For the right page, I used the "Tooth Fairy Boy" pattern for this page. This is one of my favorite page in his book!
Here's the other side of that page

That's it for today. I'll be sharing more pages later :)
Be sure to check out the Little Scraps of Heaven fanpage at Facebook.

Monday Project

2011-07-11T07:27:00.000-05:00

For my Little Scraps of Heaven design team project today I experimented with putting a paper piecing on shirts.

First I applied Wonder Under to my fabric. When you cut your fabric for this project, you don't want to cut it really small. Give plenty of room for it to stick to your mat while cutting. I usually cut my paper just big enough for the what I'm cutting but you don't want to do that with the fabric.
Also, don't choose a pattern with a lot of small details, especially if you are using a Cricut because you just won't get a good cut. I don't know if some of the other machines would work better, wish I had one to try, lol!
Iron Wonder Under to the wrong side of all of your pieces of material.

Next place them all on your cutting mat and cut.

Now it's time to start ironing them onto the fabric. I wanted something between the layers of the shirt so I grabbed a thick changing pad. It was right there and handy.

Now start ironing them on starting with the bottom layer

Now, you should probably finish it off with a zig-zag stitch. I didn't because I hate sewing on knit shirts. If I ever do this again, then I would finish them for sure but for this experiment, I didn't.

I think the patterns would look adorable on a quilt! I also think they would be cute on a tote bag, really the possibilities are endless!

Now for the finished project! I had to wait to share this project until my little model was at Grandma's house and could show off her new shirt!

For these projects I used the Boys and Their Toys collection & the Sock Monkey pattern.
If you want to see more great projects using adorable patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs be sure and check out our Fanpage on Facebook.

Blog Candy Winner

2011-07-10T15:08:00.000-05:00

The winner of my first ever blog candy is

Scrappinkar said...

I'm a new follower and I love all of your designs, but especially love that adorable album with the pool fun patterns! Now, I have to search your site for the followers button because I can't seem to find it!

Congrats, you were the lucky number poster! I don't see an email addy for you so please contact me with your address :)

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Blog Hop

2011-07-08T23:05:00.000-05:00

Hello, Welcome to the Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Blog Hop. If you are visiting from Dawn's you are in the right place. If you just happened to visit my blog please start the hop on Tricia's Blog .

This is a ONE day blog hop that will last all day today, from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. So sit back, relax, and enjoy viewing all the wonderful projects these talented artists have created.

Tricia's Blog http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

Leann's Blog http://www.scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com/

Karel's Blog http://artandscraps.blogspot.com/

Deborah's Blog http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

Patricia's Blog http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/

Tammy's Blog http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/

Julie's Blog http://designs-by-julie.blogspot.com/

Margaret's Blog http://www.auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/

Emily's Blog http://www.createserendipity.net/

Roberta's Blog http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com/

Charlotte's Blog http://charlottes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nancie's Blog http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/

Corrine's Blog http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

Dawn's Blog http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/

Jeana's Blog http://www.scraptoday.blogspot.com/

Janet's Blog http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

Nancy's Blog http://brujahrose.blogspot.com/

Lisa's Blog http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

LSHD DT Blog http://littlescrapsofheavendt.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for joining us today. To be eligible to win the Grand Prize Giveaway you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment.

For my first project I'm sharing is a paper bag album. For this project I used Fun in the Sun Monkeys, Pooltime Fun and Water Babies.

Inside pages

My second project is this layout. I used the Banner's Collection and the Playground collection for this page.

Fo my third project I've made a cute little post-it note holder. For this project, I used "Fun in the Sun Monkeys".
This project is my blog candy, so if you would like to win this all you need to do is become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Your next stop is Janet's blog.

Go Green & Recycle

2011-07-08T10:14:00.000-05:00

This week our design team at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs was challenged to Go Green & Recycle. I saw this idea on a TV show called "The Spotted Canary". As soon as I saw the new ABC's and 123's collection, I knew I had to try & make one for myself. All you need is an empty carton. We had orange juice, so that's what I used.

First I sanded the carton to get the glossy layer off it. Next I painted the carton white. If I do another one, I think I would choose a darker color that matched my papers. I didn't worry about painting the entire carton because I knew I was going to cover it with paper.

Next step is to decide where the flap is going to be. I used my t-ruler to draw my cutting lines. If you don't have one of these rulers you might check them out. They are cheap and so great to use!

Use and exacto knife to cut the trash door opening.

Here's my finished project. Isn't Oscar just the cutest?!

You can find this pattern at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs

Keegan's Smash Book

2011-07-07T18:32:00.000-05:00

Today I'm sharing the next page in Keegan's Smash Book.
This one is to keep track of his growth. The giraffe flips open, under it is a lot of empty space for charting.

I used the giraffe from the Jungle & Zoo Pals Collection. Make sure you check out our fanpage at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

First pages in Keegan's book

2011-07-06T14:52:00.000-05:00

I used the stork pattern from the Be My Baby pattern set.

Smash Book for Keegan

2011-07-04T16:06:00.000-05:00

I finally got this book done! I decided to make a homemade smash book for Keegan. I started it from his birth and will keep using it until there is no room left in it. I added all sorts of envelopes and blank pages. I also made "theme" pages. I used paper piecings from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs for those pages.
I think this book has turned out so cute with all the paper piecings in it. I know Keegan will enjoy reading this book someday.
Here's a picture of the cover

Fourth of July Banner

2011-06-24T10:30:00.000-05:00

This Friday the design team was challenged to make a Fourth of July project & it had to include stars.

I made this banner. It was so much fun to make! I love this pattern set!

I used Celebrate the Fourth and Banners Collection to make this banner.

Make sure you check out our Facebook Fan Page

This banner is listed for sell at Ebay

Jenna

2011-06-22T17:32:00.000-05:00

This afternoon I made a page for a memorial album for Hunter. His Grandma, Jenna, was a very dear friend. She suddenly passed away last fall. Our scrapbook group, The Rowdy Bunch, is making a book for her grandson, Hunter.

I have been blessed to have known Jenna & to call her a friend.

For sale on Ebay

2011-06-21T10:24:00.000-05:00

Ebay link

McKayla's Journal

2011-06-21T09:41:00.000-05:00

For my 1st design team project this week I found this adorable little journal.

I thought this little journal would be just perfect for our 3-year old granddaughter. She loves to come into my scrapping room and draw.

I used the Back to School Bears pattern set for this project. I used the little girl bear from the "bear with backpack" pattern & the chalkboard from the "bear at chalkboard" pattern.

My plan is to get this little journal out each time McKayla is at our house & have her draw a few pictures in it. It will be fun to look through when she is grown :).

Thanks for visiting my blog! Be sure to check out all the adorable patterns at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs & find us on Facebook.

Pages for Baby Dennis

2011-06-15T10:51:00.000-05:00

Hi all, today I thought I would share the pages I've made for a sweet little baby named Dennis. He is a 9 month old who is very ill. A friend of his Mom's is trying to get scrapbooks made for his parents to have. The design team at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs is making a book for him. We are all making 8x8 pages and hoping to have a full book to send to her. If you would like to help in any way here is a link to a Facebook page with all of the info.

Design Team Project for Today

2011-06-07T10:09:00.000-05:00

For my project today, I made a cute little corner bookmark. These are so simple to make and would be great for little gift projects. There are so many tutorials out there to use to make this one so if you just search for "corner bookmark tutorial" you will find a bunch of them.

The pattern that I used to make this little owl can be found at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. I used the "hoot owl" pattern from the Nature Buddies Pattern Set.

Be sure to check out the Little Scraps of Heaven Design Team Fanpage on Facebook.

Design Team Project for Today

2011-05-31T15:15:00.000-05:00

For my project today I made a set of birthday cards. I started with these

I like to pick up these little packages when I find them on clearance for really cheap, like a quarter cheap ;).

I like to find the cards that are blank on the inside.

Here's my finished set of cards

These are so fast to make and so handy to have in my card box. They are just the right size to add to a gift bag, perfect for that last minute gift.

I used Party Animal pattern collection to make these cards & just used the cupcake pattern from the hippo pattern.

Father's Day Project

2011-05-27T09:19:00.001-05:00

Today the design team at Little Scraps of Heaven was challenged to make a project for Father's Day. My hubby loves to fish, so I made him this card. I used the The Great Outdoors pattern set to cut out the moose and rocks.

Try, try again

2011-05-23T12:31:00.000-05:00

Last Friday the Little Scraps of Heaven Design Team was challenge to make a project that included stripes & polka dots on it. This is the page I made for that challenge. I just loved these pictures of Keegan. He was so determined to stand all by himself. He would do this over & over & over again. If he was awake and playing, this is what he was doing, lol. Now, he stands but doesn't know what to do. I LOVE this age :). I thought the Playful Bears Pattern Set was perfect for these pictures.

If you would like to join the design team in our challenges, next we are challenged to make a Father's Day project. It will be due Thursday evening, you need to use at least one pattern from Little Scraps of Heaven.

We also have a sketch challenge happening this week. It's due on May 26th.

Today's Project

2011-05-16T23:36:00.000-05:00

For my project at Little Scraps of Heaven I altered a plain coat hook. Since I'm allergic to paint fumes, I used a Faber Castell artist pen big brush to color the outside edge of the hook. That worked okay, but I'm sure pain would look much better. All the paper I used is from Paper Studio "A Boy's Universe" paper pad. The patterns I used are from the Boy's and Their Toys pattern set.

Artist Trading Cards aka ATC

2011-05-10T18:57:00.000-05:00

Over at Little Scraps of Heaven we are going to be hosting an ATC swap in the near future.
Since not everyone knows exactly what an ATC is, I thought I would make a blog post explaining them.

First off there are only two rules when it comes to making an ATC but they are important.

Rule #1- Your card must measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. You can decorate your card vertical or horizontal, that is your choice.

Rule #2-Cards are only to be traded, never sold.

So now, what is the point of making an artist trading card?

For me I enjoy making them. Sometimes I have a total block when it comes to scrapbooking. I can't think of anything to make & a 12 x 12 page seems so overwhelming. If I'm having trouble coming up with something, then I turn to an ATC. Since there are no rules I can do whatever. I can dig in my scraps which can include the paper, stickers just about anything.
I also enjoy trying out new techniques. Some of those might include embossing, either dry or wet. It might be coloring an image in with new markers or pens. It's so easy to try out these techniques without worrying about wasting a lot product or some how ruining a big project.
I love going to the mailbox & finding a new card in it! It's really fun to see what someone else has came up with or what technique they have tried.
Here's some pictures of some cards I have received in the past.

As you can see, you can try just about anything when making these little gems!

How to start?

You want to start with a good heavy card base. You don't want your card to be flimsy. For this you can use scraps of paper or you can buy already cut card bases. Here's a couple of packages that I have in my stash.

There is also a template at Mirkwood that shows you how to get the most cards from an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper.

When you have finished your card you will want to write on the back. You should include the title of your card(if you have one) also how many of this card you made and which number this one is. It's also great to include your contact info.
You can do this in a few ways, first is the cheapest by just writing all the info on the back.
On this card the artist used address labels and wrote the info on those.

You can also get stamps that are just for the backs of your creations. Here is one that I have.

So, once you've started making these cards, what do you do with them?
Easiest thing is storing them in a 3-ring binder & put them in baseball card sleeves.

You can also buy albums that are just for storing your cards in. Here is a picture of one that I have.

I have also found tins that are just the right size to put them in. I "think" I found this one at Michael's.

My newest addiction to making these cards is using paper piecing patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. It's a great way to try out a pattern!

I hope this has helped explain artist trading cards! Watch our facebook page for details about an upcoming ATC swap!

Easter Page

2011-05-10T08:49:00.001-05:00

Here's my Monday project I created for Little Scraps of Heaven. I used the "Easter Quackers" pattern set to make this. The paper & embellishments are all from the We R Memory Keepers Rainbos Pad.

Monkey ATC

2011-05-03T20:57:00.000-05:00

Here's a quick ATC I made this evening. I used the Swimming Monkey from the "Fun in the Sun" pattern set.

Sneak Peak

2011-05-03T11:10:00.000-05:00

I thought I would share a sneak peak for my project for tomorrow. Make sure to check out Little Scraps of Heaven on Facebook to see all the projects the design team will be revealing. If you haven't seen the newest pattern set yet, you will have to have it! It's adorable! Here's a link to The Great Outdoors, it's a must have!

ATC Card

2011-05-03T11:05:00.000-05:00

To make this ATC I used the Palm Tree pattern from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. The base is a clear acrylic atc card from Clear scraps. Glitter is from PK Glitz, amazing glitter!

Thanks!

2011-05-03T10:45:00.000-05:00

For this card I used the "Spring Has Sprung" Pattern set.

Easel Card

2011-05-03T10:38:00.000-05:00

For this challenge I used the "Chocolate Bunny" paper piecing. I even used some of my stashed paper! There is a sentiment stamped in the empty space but I could not get it to show up in the picture.

First Picture with the Easter Bunny

2011-05-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

Keegan was not sure about this at all! I love how he is looking at that bunny!

For this project I started with a cheap plastic frame. I used the "Pictures with the Easter Bunny" pattern set from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. This was such a fun project! I used paper from DCWV The Green Stack. One of my very favorite things about using Tricia's patterns is that I don't "need" a lot of product. I used 2 sheets of paper from the stack, scraps of white & pink paper and that is it! I cut the font and the paper piecing using SCAL. I just love that I can use so little & make such a cute project!

Bookmark

2011-05-02T10:26:00.000-05:00

I used the Gnome in my Garden pattern set to make this bookmark. All of the papers I used were scraps left from other projects. The pattern paper is from 6x6 MM Vintage Hip paper stack. I love this little paper stack & have saved every tiny piece of it! The little crochet flower I found at an antique store!

Behind Again!

2011-05-02T10:05:00.000-05:00

I really thought I would keep up with blogging but again, I haven't! I thought I would share a few of the projects I've made for Little Scraps of Heaven.

I made this page for the "sketch challenge #14". This was a really simple page to put together. I used the "In My Community-Playground" pattern set to make this. Supplies I used were all from the We Are Memory Keepers Rainbow Designer Scrapbook Pad.

Friday Challenge

2011-04-15T18:44:00.000-05:00

For this week's Friday challenge at Little Scraps of Heaven we were to use a pattern with "paws" and also embossing.

I used the "bear with heart balloons" pattern. I used clear UTEE to emboss the balloons and give them a shiny look.
I used it to decorate a cheap gift bag. I think this is the cutest way to decorate cheap gift bags and make them special. I love saving money but making it look good ;).

Wednesday Project

2011-04-13T21:14:00.000-05:00

For today's project at Little Scraps of Heaven I made this altered soup can. I thought it would be great to add to a basket of goodies & take it to a sick friend. For this project I used Tricia's Sleepover Fun Collection.

Monday Project

2011-04-13T10:27:00.003-05:00

For my Monday project at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Scraps-of-Heaven-Designs/62523771413?ref=ts#!/pages/Little-Scraps-of-Heaven-Designs/62523771413 I made this TicTac Holder.

You can find the pattern I used at http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/item_31/Lil-Peep-Bear-Pattern.htm

2011-04-11T11:38:00.001-05:00

I got these stamps at the convention! I cracked up when I saw them so I had to get both of them!

2011-04-11T11:12:00.002-05:00

The last time McKayla was here she must have gotten a hold of my camera. I found about 10 pics of the wall, desk, window her fingers, the ceiling. This one I think it cool looking! I have no idea what it is?

2011-04-11T11:00:00.001-05:00

I made this card for the Friday challenge at http://littlescrapsofheavendt.blogspot.com/. Our challenge was to create a scene. For my card I used the "Twas the night before Christmas" collection.

2011-04-11T10:55:00.001-05:00

For this atc I used Tricia's "sock monkey" pattern.

2011-04-11T10:50:00.002-05:00

Here's another page I made using Tricia's patterns. For this one I used the "sew & sew" collection. This page is all about my new crafting room! I am the lucky new owner of my Grandma Owens hutch. It is perfect for storing my crafting supplies. I hope Grandma would be happy that I'm using it :)

2011-04-11T10:43:00.002-05:00

This is a page I made for a challenge at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Scraps-of-Heaven-Designs/62523771413?ref=ts#!/pages/Little-Scraps-of-Heaven-Designs/62523771413. I used the "Twitterpated" collection to make the bunnie paper piecing.

2011-04-01T09:46:00.001-05:00

I know this is a terrible picture but trying to get a good one is impossible! I just had to share Keegan's new way of crawling! It's so funny watching him trying to do this, especially on our wood floors!

2011-03-27T12:22:00.002-05:00

Here I am again! I haven't been to my blog in way over a year! I'm going to give this blogging thing a try one more time! For my first post I thought I would post a card that I've made for a weekend challenge at http://littlescrapsofheavendt.blogspot.com/2011/03/dt-friday-challenge.html This card was super simple because I used Tricia's lil_peep pattern to cut out the bunny using SCAL.

Another ATC Challenge

2009-11-25T21:58:00.004-06:00

I posted another ATC Challenge at http://www.liveimaginecreate.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=swaps&action=display&thread=2477&page=1. Here's a sample I made for the challenge. We would love for you to come join in any of our challenges & fun!

2009-11-22T18:23:00.003-06:00

Come join me for our weekly ATC Challenges over at Live Imagine Create.
http://www.liveimaginecreate.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=swaps&action=display&thread=2449
Hope to see you there!

Day 18

2009-11-20T15:33:00.003-06:00

Here's the card I made for day 18 of the November Card a Day Challenge.

I picked up the Grandbaby yesterday. She is staying with Grandpa & Grandma for a week or two, so I will not be crafting near as much as normal.

Day 16 Card Challenge

2009-11-17T22:15:00.002-06:00

Since I've been sick for a few days, I'm working behind in the Card a Day Challenge at http://www.cookinupcreations/. I hope I can catch up, but probably not, lol!

Today's Creation

2009-11-17T16:05:00.001-06:00

I made this card for a challenge they are having at www.cookinupcreations.com. The challenge is to make a card every day in November. Each day they post the rules for that day's card. This card is for day 17, the card had to have a heart on it somewhere.
Supplies I Used:
Day 17
Supplies I Used: Amy Butler Pattern Paper, TPC Studio Patterned Borders clear stamp & clear embossing powder, Heidi Grace chipboard shape, misc. ribbon & cardstock

Do you like to paper piece?

2009-11-17T10:40:00.002-06:00

If so come on over & check out this challenge at LIC.
We have several challenges happening for the month of November, so come on over!

http://www.liveimaginecreate.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=schallenges&action=display&thread=2239

Thanksgiving!

2009-11-17T10:35:00.002-06:00

DD told us last night that we will have Doodlbug for Thanksgiving! I'm so excited to get to spend the holiday with her!
I'm meeting them 1/2 way on Thursday to pick her up and keep her until ???. Her Momma has a new job working 15 hour days 3 days a week, so she is going to spend a week or two with Grandpa & Grandma.
I'm so excited!! I miss that little girl so much!

I love these images!

2009-11-15T20:09:00.001-06:00

I think these are the sweetest stamps!

Just one of the November Challenges

2009-11-15T19:33:00.003-06:00

Over at LIC we are having several November challenges, so come on over & check them out. This one is a challenge posted by Marcie, she made a adorable card sketch. Here's a link to her challenge http://www.liveimaginecreate.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pccchallenges&action=display&thread=2268 & this is the card I made for the challenge. Hope to see you there!

The cutest little witch ever....

2009-11-15T19:03:00.001-06:00

Nothing Special

2009-10-13T00:06:00.003-05:00

My poor blog, I have so ignored this poor little blog of mine. It seems days go by so fast!

DD & family will be here this weekend. I'm hoping to get some great fall pictures of McKayla. She is growing so fast! We haven't seen her for a little over a month, but from the sounds of it, she has really been changing in that month. Each time I get to talk to her over the phone, she is talking more & more. She is saying so many words, now! I do believe she has totally left the baby behind & a toddler is in her place. This picture was taken as we were leaving the zoo last month. This picture says it all to me, she's helping push the stroller, lol. I'm so sad to see the baby days gone, but I sure do look forward to fun with this little girl of ours! She's a special one, that's for sure!

ScrapToday

Finally

Design Team Monday February 13, 2012

Design Team Monday January 29th, 2012

New Listings at Etsy

New Listings at Etsy

Design Team Challenge

Here is the info for this week's design team challenge. You can find all of the info at the design team blog.ittle Scraps of Heaven Designs

Here is my page that I made for inspiration.

Sick...sick...sick...ick!

Bunny Slope

Christmas Gift Blog Hop

Dirty Little Bear

Catch Up Post

Monsters

New Set Added to Etsy

Girl Robots

My New Planner

Pilgrim Turkey

Trunk or Treat

Two New Sets Listed at Etsy

Come In & Sit A Spell

LSHD Halloween Party Blog Hop

Fall Page listed at Ebay

Just listed at Ebay

Apple Pickin' Time

Goin' on a Hayride

New Listing on Ebay :)

Design Team Friday 09-30-2011

Recipe Card Challenge

Christmas Monkey Collection

Quick Card

Dry Erase Board

Keegan's Birthday

Design Team Friday 9-2-2011

New Set on Etsy

Preschool Album

It's Design Team Friday...my favorite day of the week :)

The Twinery Blog

Friday Challenge-All About A Boy

Friday Challenge

Baby Girl Brag Book

A little altering today...

Design Team Friday 7-29-2011

New Paper Piecing Set

July 22nd Design Team Challenge

Just listed on Etsy

Ragged Flower

Big Bird & Cookie Monster

Feel Better Soon!

New Set for Sale

Rainbow Bears

Design Team Friday

Keegan's Smash Book

Monday Project

Blog Candy Winner

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Blog Hop

Go Green & Recycle

Keegan's Smash Book

First pages in Keegan's book

Smash Book for Keegan

Fourth of July Banner

Jenna

For sale on Ebay

McKayla's Journal

Pages for Baby Dennis

Design Team Project for Today

Design Team Project for Today

Father's Day Project

Try, try again

Today's Project

Artist Trading Cards aka ATC

Easter Page

Monkey ATC

Sneak Peak

ATC Card

Thanks!

Easel Card

First Picture with the Easter Bunny

Bookmark

Here is the info for this week's design team challenge. You can find all of the info at the design team blog.

ittle Scraps of Heaven Designs