Throwback Thursday

So I'm probably not going to do this every Thursday but I thought it might be fun to share with you one of the first mini albums I ever made, that I have photos of any way. There were five before this one but I hadn't figured out yet to record the evidence. They are on my YouTube channel though.

I thought it would be a good idea to take pictures outside. In the shade. What? This album does have that vintage-y feel that I like but it's still brighter than it appears in these photos. Maybe I'll redo the pictures. Why yes, I do still have it! Want it? Just ask and I'll send it to you. :)

This "Whimsy" mini album dates back to November 2010. It was made using coin envelopes. I was so proud of myself, using techniques like distressing the edges and creating pockets. Ha ha!!

Thanks for looking! Hope this finds you happy and healthy.

Kill the Paper Pack Challenge

Laura (at YT: Lauraluvslace) is hosting a challenge on her channel that's sole purpose is to use a paper pack (or kit). I love this idea!! As a former paper hoarder, I have decided that life is too short not to use those gorgeous papers. Here's a look at that stash that I have to choose from...

And that's not the only place...

Yes, that's under my desk as well. Yikes! "Hello, my name is Alycia, and I hoard paper." Well, not anymore!

Head over to Laura's YouTube to check out all the details. I hope you will join me. I will not be able to participate in the "real" challenge, as I will not be at home to scrap during most of it, but I'm looking forward to doing it anyway. I'll just be a couple of weeks behind. Thanks, Laura, for this awesome idea and chance to slim down the collection.

I hope this finds you happy and healthy.

"Lovely" Mini Album

I created this mini for my mother-in-law, Trisha, for Mother's Day. Trisha gave me these papers, My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 3 Ruby collection, for Christmas. I have been struggling with my creative mojo and just getting this 6x6 paper pad started the juices flowing. I thought it only fitting that I create something for her using the papers.

  

I used Lisa's coin envelope tutorial. It was very easy to follow and a quick mini to get finished. I like minis like this because all the pages are the same, making all the measurements the same. :)

I cut the tags and word "Lovely" from my Lovely Floral Cricut cartridge. The large shipping tags are cut from Tim Holtz's Sizzix die Tag and Bookplates.

I am really happy with how it turned out. And I really think that Trisha will like it! If you would like to see the mini album in its entirety, check out the video HERE.

Zibbet Shop Items

So I just wanted to take a minute to share with you all the items available in my Zibbet.com shop. I have mini albums and a kit, charms galore, coin envelopes, and chipboard die cuts.

Charms "kits":
*Christmas - 7 charms including Santa, snowflake, wreath, "joy", tree, stocking, bell
*Halloween - 5 charms including skeleton hand, howling wolf, witch hat, bat, jack-o-lantern
*Zoo, African animals, Safari - 6 charms including lion, giraffe, tiger, zebra, coyote, elephant
*Travel - 2 charms including a camera and the Eiffel Tower*Beach, aquatic, aquarium, SeaLife - 9 charms including starfish, fish (bead), anchor, ship steering wheel, seahorse, crab, seashell, turtle, flipflops (inscribed "Made with Heart & Sole")
*Tea - 2 charms including a cup and saucer and a teapot
*Spring, Garden - 5 charms including watering can, butterfly, flower, rose, ladybug
*Fashion, Crafting - 4 charms including hanger, singer sewing machine, handbag, and small handbag
*Western, Rodeo, Cowboy, Texas, Ranch - 5 charms including horse with colt, guitar, horseshoe, boot, hat

I will sell these charms individually upon request.


Here are the visuals:

9 different charm collections available (also sold individually)

Whimsy mini album and a kit (not shown) are available

Baby mini available (personalized after purchase)

Set of 6 coin envelopes in 4 different sizes

Dress, overalls, and onesie die cuts; all available in 3 different chipboard options (shown in medium weight chipboard)

Check out my store and tell a friend...I would greatly appreciate it! :) Have a great day!