Bingo Bag Mania!

Approximately two months ago I did not even know that Bingo Bags existed..well I do now..

When I got asked from a local lady if I made bingo bags, my answer was "What the heck are Bingo Bags" I saw a photo of one and I thought geez..I can make these..well..good thing cause they are popular as heck! I have had order after order for these bags...I even had a call from a lady in North Carolina (at 10:20 pm) tee hee..she googled Handmade Bingo bags..and I was there..She said that I chose very pretty fabrics and she just loved them..who knew??

Ahhh Christmas Vacation Creations!!!

Wow I love vacations, I have time to create rather than work!! Well it kinda is work but the fun kind yah know... During the following days I will have off I will be filling pending orders for bingo bags, handbags and a few other items as well. I also had time to finish these two bags for stock in my etsy store...

I hope everyone is having a great holiday!! Seasons Greetings to you and your family!

Marigold Palace Master Piece!

At least I think so....I am gonna have a hard time parting with my newest shoulder bag creation..with beautiful fabric by Free Spirit - Tina Givens - Cloe's Imagination - Marigold Palace and adorned with brown and gold fringe tassels this bag is a must have... ahhh...parting is such sweet sorrow! Tee hee..

Make sure to come check out this bag in my etsy store now...before it is gone!

More new creations to come very soon!!!

Challenges By Design Collection

SCRAPBOOKER’S CLUB HOUSE ANNOUNCES:
THE NOVEMBER 2008 “CHALLENGES BY DESIGN” COLLECTION!
November 1, 2008 will bring a “Challenges By Design” Collection to Scrapbooker’s Club House.
We can’t wait to reveal the challenges that the multi-talented SBCH Design Team has planned for November!
Come over to the Club House and see what the Design Team has in store to challenge you and get your mojo goin’! You’ll be getting layouts done and cards made…Isn’t that what it’s all about? Join us and be inspired & challenged: meet new friends, too. We’re the friendliest scrappin’ spot on the ‘net and for your convenience, we have a fully stocked store just stuffed with scrappy goodness!
The SBCH homepage is here
SBCH Challenge Forum
The door’s always open at the Scrapbooker’s Club House store right HERE

Carried Away Bag Makers Blog!

I am so excited! I have been asked to join a wonderful group of talented artists who also create wonderful handbags, totes, etc.. I feel honored..I am just a beginner handbag maker..but am inspired to create more! I hope to learn lots from these wonderful ladies. Make sure to come check it out! http://carriedawayteam.blogspot.com/

Whaa Hoo!!

The first part of the Creatively Yours Guest Designer Contest is coming to a close! Wow, what fantastic entries have come in already!! This is going to be a tough decision for Ali and I to choose the first finalists. The second part of the contest will be for the finalists to design a layout from one of my 12" x 12" sketches..I cannot wait to see what the girls create next!

Coming Soon!!!

Hi there everyone! I am just soooo excited!!! I have so many new creations coming soon...Hobo Bags, Totes, Handbags and more!!! Make sure you come and visit either my online Store at: http://www.freewebs.com/croppingal/apps/webstore/

Or Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5548384

I will also make available to people who want to pick up as well!!

Lap Top Totes!

These Handmade Lap Top Totes are perfect to carry your lap top in style! These totes are lined with quilting batting to keep your lap top protected and has a velcro closure. The finished size of tote is 16" h x 19"w. The fabric used is cotton and is totally washable! The handles are long enough to carry on your shoulder!

I have three styles available at this time as seen in photo..but I am very willing to create more.. Contact me and let me know what colors you would like to have and I will work with you!!

Amy Butler, Designer Fabric

A Retro Print

Black and White Print:

Price: $26.00 Cnd (shipping is extra)

Email me at: noelmika@nb.sympatico.ca

Totes!!

Well, I have been inspired...not only do I love patterned papers but I love fabrics just as much..I love to feel fabrics in a fabric store...matching and coordinating..ironing in interfacing etc.. Sewing together all the pieces to create something that is useful makes me happy..


I was in contact from a girl who teaches scrapbooking and wanted to purchase one of these totes to carry scrappy supplies...well I can do that I am a scrapper so I know how heavy albums can be..

Here is an example of my totes:

This tote fits 4 - 12" x 12" albums..I have lined the inside with a stronger fabric to make it extra strong. It also has a large front pocket! The colors shown here are pink and chocolate browns. Price for these totes are $25.00 cdn.

I also have created the smaller version of this tote which I use as my everyday handbag:

Cost for this handbag would be $20.00 cdn.

If you would like me to create a tote for you, please contact me at noelmika@nb.sympatico.ca I can create for you a scrap tote that all of your friends will love!

I will accept Cheques , money orders (cashable in Canada)

Or come check out my online store and pay via PayPal:

http://www.freewebs.com/croppingal/apps/webstore/

Scrappy Island Crop!!!

Do you fantasize about leaving it all behind and going to a tropical island with friends and your scrappy supplies? Do you love a creative challenge? If this sounds like you, join us at Scrapbooker's Club House as we head out to Scrappy Island for 9 days of online scrapbooking fun! We will be kicking things off on Saturday, September 13th so pack your bags: Scrapbooker's Club House's Scrappy Island awaits you!

Kudos!!!

Wow!! I made kudos of the day at Scrapbooker's Club House!! The totally made my day. I created this Layout for the Olympication event we are having. The sketch I used is one of my sketches from Creatively Yours (not yet released) sssshhhh!. The supplies are from My Minds Eye Star Bright Dreamy Collection! Which I purchased at my LSS The Scrap Shack. I Love that collection.

Updates!!

Well lots has been going on since I last blogged on my personal blog. Here is a rundown on what I have been up to:





As some of you may know I started a new blog showcasing my sketches called Creatively Yours - Sketches by Noella. This blog started June first and I can't believe the response and traffic I got..people contacting me and wanting to design for me! Crazy! So, I decided to place an ad at Iscrap in search of a design team and 52 applicants signed up...WOW!! How do I choose???? yikes..it was a hard decision but I managed to choose 12 people who are now my current Design Team! Check my awesome team out here.





I have also been contacted once again from the NBCC to teach starting September 18. Night classes in scrapbooking. I am very excited about this..yay! The lady I have been corresponding with is so organized!





Also, at Scrapbooker's Club House there is always some cool stuff going on such as Olympications, Celebrity Chat with Ali E! Yep...that Ali E.!!! September Guest Designer Contest as well as the regular SBCH Blog Sketch Contest!





On the home front, my baby boy (who is almost 7) lost his first tooth!! He was so excited!

Another Celebrity Chat Announcement!!!!

Okay, this is too cool..... check this out...

Celebrity Chat with Vicki Boutin

Announcing our NEXT Celebrity Q&A Chat for June 30th! We invited Canadian Scrapbook artist, teacher and Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame (2006) winner Vicki Boutin to participate in a "Celebrity Q&A Chat” at Scrapbooker’s Club House. To our delight, she said it sounded like fun and she’d be happy to answer questions! Scrapbooker’s Club House will be posting the “Celebrity Question and Answer Chat” with Vicki on June 30th, 2008. That morning, questions asked by scrapbookers are posted along with Vicki’s thoughtful answers in an easy interview format that’s unique to Scrapbooker’s Club House.

The Q&A Chat format at SBCH allows the interview to remain conveniently in place on our Forum for you to read, enjoy and refer back to at your convenience. Convenience is soooo important in these busy times, don’t you think? Pop on by the Club House on June 30th to learn more about this scrapper extraordinaire, who is a member of MULTIPLE Design Teams including Sassafrass Lass, Scenic Route and Daisy d’s. Vicki is also a member of BHG’s Scrapbooks Etc…Creative Team. Everyone is welcome to come and learn more about Vicki, her creative inspiration and her artistic eye. Here’s the link where you can find the Celebrity Q&A Chat on June 30th. http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/forum/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=46

Our community extends the warm hand of friendship to all newcomers. You’ll enjoy the Q&A Chat and you’ll love what you’ll find at the Club House: a sense of camaraderie and lots of scrappy goodness! Mark your calendar! Feel welcomed and comfortable at Scrapbooker’s Club House: we know you’ll want to stay!

Celebrity Chat Event Announcement!

I am so stinkin' excited, here is what we are up to at the Clubhouse!

We invited Carolyn Peeler to participate in a “Q&A Chat” at Scrapbooker’s Club House, and she accepted!! Scrapbooker’s Club House will be posting the “Celebrity Question and Answer Chat” with Carolyn on June 25th, 2008. That day, questions asked by scrapbookers are posted along with Carolyn’s thoughtful answers in an easy interview format that’s unique to Scrapbooker’s Club House. The Q&A Chat format at SBCH allows the interview to remain conveniently in place on our Forum for you to read, enjoy and refer back to at your convenience. Pop on by the Club House on June 25th to learn more about this multi-talented Canadian scrapbook artist, writer, teacher and Senior Creative Director at Melissa Frances! Everyone is welcome to come and learn more about Carolyn, her inspiration and her art. Here’s the link where you can find the Celebrity Q&A Chat on June 25th… http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/forum/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=46 You’ll also find the friendliest online community of scrap gals anywhere, so mark your calendar! Come to Scrapbooker’s Club House for a visit and enjoy the Q&A Chat with this scrapbook celebrity. Feel welcomed and comfortable among friends: we know you’ll want to stay!

Scrapping Mojo is Back!!

Where did he go you say? I am not really sure... but the good news is...he's back!!!

Friday being the last day of school for my son, I took the whole day off so I could get some scrappy time in before I picked him up at 10:30 from school.


Here is what I created:

This is a layout created from one of my Creatively Yours sketches seen here:
http://creativelyyours.wordpress.com/2008/06/18/sketch-8-12-x-12/

Happy Sunday and Happy Scrapping!

New Sketch Blog!

Wowzas, Now I have not only one blog but three personal blogs and I maintain and design for the SBCH Blog as well!

Crazy? Naw...I needed another blog to keep my sketches in a place where people can use them..get the creative mojo flowing! I am really gonna love this one for sure.
http://creativelyyours.wordpress.com/

I hope you will come on over and check it out..and don't forget to sign up for e-mail updates!

Celebrity Sketch Extravaganza!!

WOWEEE! Start the fireworks show!! It started out as “Celebrity Sketch Week,” but so many celebrity sketchers are flocking to the Club House for this event that it has become a “Celebrity Sketch Extravaganza!!” Scrapbooker’s Club House will have celebrities featured for a full TEN DAYS in an extravagant celebration of talent and creativity! You’ll be able to create layouts from sketches designed by some of the biggest names in the industry, chat up a storm, meet new faces and experience the friendliness that the Club House is famous for. All the creativity, talent and friendliness combined at this extravaganza will blow the ROOF off the Club House! From May 12- May 21 come on by, check out the “Celebrity Sketch Extravaganza” and join in the fun!! You definitely don’t want to miss a single sketch and we know that you won’t want to leave this “happening,” friendly place! Join us for the “Celebrity Sketch Extravaganza” at Scrapbooker’s Club House from May 12-21, 2008. It’s going to be AMAZING! http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/home.htm

Challenge Week at SBCH!

What a great week we are having at Scrapbooker's Club House!! To get your creative juices flowing, we have a challenge issued every day!

Here's what this is all about! We are going to have a BLAST gals! Scrapbooker’s Club House http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/home.htm is hosting a "Challenge Week," from April 7-April 13!! From Monday to Saturday, a new daily challenge will be posted for you on the forum.

On Sunday, we’ll have a full day to wrap up the challenges everyone’s been working on. Every challenge you complete and post in the Gallery will net you an entry into a draw for a COOL prize from Scrapbooker’s Club House! So feel free to pop in and participate in the challenges on our friendly Forum. Remember: not only will you be creating, you’ll be entered in our fun end-of-week draw EVERY TIME you complete a challenge.

The draw will be made on Monday April 14th. Join our friendly bunch of scrappers in celebrating Challenge Week. Bring a friend if you like! We’d love to meet you! Here's a link to Scrapbooker's Club House Blog, which features info on "Challenge Week" too. http://scrapbookersclubhouse.wordpress.com/

So come on, what are you waiting for...lets scrap!!

Bad Blogger!

Okay okay so I have not blogged in a while! Not keeping up with what's new! I have been blogging, just not my own. I keep a blog going for Scrapbooker's Club House where I am DT Coordinator and Admin. Assist. I love that place! I also currently have been keeping another blog of classes that I will be offering called Memories to Cherish-Scrapbooking and Card Classes where you can sign up for blog updates and keep current of when and where my classes can be found!

I have been designing the past two months at Scrapbooker's Club House and with some awesome products from the March and April kits!

Here are a few previews of the March Urban Daze Kit creations:

This Kit was sooooo fun!! I loved it!

Here are a few Creations from the April - Spring Spring Spring Kit!

This kit was a bit scary to me at first but I found some awesome photos to go with the pastel papers..I loved creating from this kit which is totally full of awesome products from Scenic Route etc..