Yellowstone National Park

My husband and I vacationed out west in August of 2010. 

We visited Yellowstone and The Grand Teton National Parks, and the surrounding area from Utah to Montana. 

The mountain views were amazingly spectacular! 
Those mountains make ours in the northeast look like molehills! 

One week there is not enough to enjoy the beauty of all the magnificent views!

I have been working on our 'vacation' album off and on since then and probably have only 10 pages finished.  

I have oodles of beautiful pictures still sitting in a box calling me!  
Maybe someday I'll get it finished...I keep telling myself that anyways!!

I am not happy with my photography skills of this whole page. 

I probably took at least 10 shots of my layout but I just could not get the lighting right or something. 
The actual photos are gorgeous!!

Any tips, tricks on taking photos of cards and scrapbook pages would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by  :)

 
aka The Rebel Blogger


                                                                 

~ Kiss The Cook ~

I  made this scrapbook page many moons ago, and the pictures are even older. 

My husband is now grey !

I just had to buy my husband the 'Kiss The Cook' chef cap when I saw it, since he does most of the cooking in our house. 

And I must say, he is a good cook!

Well, how ironic is it that http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com has a challenge called # 149 - Kiss the Cook

Here is my entry, it does not have a recipe but could not pass up this challenge!

Thanks for visiting my new blog!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Scrapbook Page ~ My Grandmother and Me ~

This is another scrapbook page I had done a couple of years ago. 

It is me and my grandmother, who passed away when I was 2 years old. So I never got to know her.

Don't I look so darn adorable??

The mat was cut out with the Cricut, and my mother had given me the lacey white ribbon from her sewing stash. 
I inked the chipboard scroll with VersaMagic chalk ink in Spanish Olive - one if my favorite colors!

I am still working on the lapbook for my niece! 
I found Russia stickers & papers on Ebay that will coordinate with the theme. 
I really think this 'stuff '(that's what my husband calls my scrapbooking necessities) would be perfect for it! 

I think I just talked myself into going Ebay shopping!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Be Mine Card

Purple is my granddaughter's favorite color. 

So I how about showcasing a card with non-traditional Valentine colors! 

The hearts diecut is from the Cricut Wildcard cartridge and adhered with pop dots. After embossing on the purple paper, I  lightly sanded it. 

I used the Corner Chomper- angle cut. 

The silver heart brads that has been in my stash for years. 

White card base ~  Recollections

Solid colored card stock ~ Bazzil

Patterned paper ~ Bo Bunny, Ambrosia Collection

Ribbon ~ American Crafts

Embossing folder ~ Darice

Stickles ~ yellow

I have entered this card into FCCB's Challenge - Queen of Hearts #147  &

V's SweetIdeas "Love Theme" Challenge VSC #8

Hope you like... and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Bird Card

It has been snowing off and on here in Pennsylvania all day today. 

So I took advantage of the cold, made a cup of warm chai tea and crafted! 

• Lattice - Cricut Wildcard
• Flowers - Prima
• Chipboard bird and leaves - Recollections
• Ribbon - American Crafts

This was made with some Prima Flowers I had purchased from http://peachycheap.com for a real good price. 

There was 4 different packages with paper and crochet flowers. 

If you are not familiar with peachycheap, they only offer one bargain a day, for one day only, at a fantastic price. 

Everyday is a brand new deal and you only have 24 hours to purchase that deal. 

After 24 hours, that one is done and a new deal is offered. Great bargains to be had!!

Thanks for visiting my new blog!

Have a crafty kind of day!

aka The Rebel Blogger

Harley Davidson Picture Frame

I made this scrapbook page of my husband and our brand new Harley in 2006.

I thought it would be nice if I put it in a frame, paint it, embellish it just a little and give it to him as a gift. 

I did not realize how pricey custom, unfinished frames would be. 
I searched every store in the 25 mile radius looking for a 12x12 frame! 
After about a month of searching, I finally found one online (at a price I was willing to pay). 

In the end, it made my husband happy and that's what counts!!

Happy Crafting!

aka The Rebel Blogger

I Am A Blogger Newbie!

I finally decided to take the plunge and start my own blog to get involved more with my scrap booking, card making and paper crafting addiction!
Also to hopefully 'branch out' from my comfort zone.

But....not knowing about blogger etiquette, I am still hesitating, and feel I am 'invading' upon other's blogs. 
I see so many blogs that interest me. I am not sure what is okay and what is not okay. 
For instance, when is it okay to grab other's buttons and how do I get my own button, when is it okay to follow a blog, what are labels, permalinks?  

If you have any advice, tips, etc. to this blogger newbie, it would be very much appreciated!! 

Thanks a bunch,

aka The Rebel Blogger

Happy Birthday Card

Good day to you!

I'd like to share a card that was put together real fast. 
Time is just flying by so quick...I almost forgot my best friend's birthday was coming up!

Recipe:

Card base ~ Kraft cardstock, Bazzil cardstock 

Patterned paper ~ ?

Doily ~ Martha Stewart

Felt Flower embellishment ~ Inque boutique

Crochet ribbon ~ Joann Fabrics

Silver pearl embellishment ~ Micheal's

Faux stitching ~ Signo uni-ball white gel pen ( love it!! ).

Happy Crafting!

aka The Rebel Blogger

~Mom's Graduation Picture~

I created this scrapbook page a few years ago.

I don't remember any of the details of the paper, embellishments, etc. Sorry! 
The punch used on the corners is EK Success. 

Until next time....
Happy Crafting!

CINDY

Tea Bag Holder

Good morning!

My sister loves tea and I thought I would make this for her!

I hope she doesn't see this post as I have not mailed it to her yet!

The tutorial is from stampingholly on her YouTube channel. You can download the template from her web site inkadinkadoodle.com  

I changed it up just a bit and glued the bottom flap to the side panels. This will hold 2-3 tea bags and fit nicely in your purse!

Patterned paper ~~~ Retro Kitchen by Nicole
Tea bag charm ~~~ Glamour Girl Beads at etsy.com

Thanks for visiting my new blog and would love to hear your comments!

CINDY

Kindness Card

Welcome to my new blog!

Today I would like to share a card I made for my sister-in-law.

I used a Fiskars punch to make the scallop edges. 
I also decorated the inside but (of course) forgot to take a picture!


Have a crafty day!

Cindy