Let the changes begin:)

Well, bloggers, it's that time again....

for those of you following me for a while now,

you know that I just HAVE to change my

my blog title EVERY so often, lol

Well, since it's "tis the season" time,

you will find that my BLOG will be
UNDER construction

for the next few days while I try

different things out:)

It's like when I paint a room in my house,

I've been known to hang paint chips

all over the place while I

decide which color to settle on...

Since I'm really feelin' the REDS and AQUAS

of this holiday season, I expect those colors

will be in my new title:)

Whoo hoo, time to "PLAY".

Frugal Scrappin' Tip for Today:)

O.k., fellow paper crafters, let's celebrate the season, Frugal Scrapper Style:) I made this awesome mini album but was having trouble finding just the right color of cardstock for my title. I found something "close" to what I wanted, so decided to make die cut letters using the Slice.
Once the letters were cut, I sent them through my trusty xyron X. Then I decided to "alter" them so I could achieve more of what I was looking for. I found that by keeping them on the backing of the xyron paper, it was easy to work with them without the moving around.

First, I added some distress ink (what's a frugal scrappin' project without distress ink, right?) I love the way the edges turned out darker. This helped allow them to stand out on my project.

Since I still wasn't completely happy with the color, I added some glimmer mist....well, let me tell you, this WAS the ticket! Whoo hoo!!!!

Voila, a close-up view of the finished title:)

Click here to view the rest of the "sneak peek" into this mini album that I will be teaching at Ever After Scrapbooks on November 30th.

Enjoy:)

Lori McCausland, Frugal Scrapper Extraordinaire:)

Whoo hoo!!! Time for Christmas Albums:)

I am sooooo happy with the popular colors for Christmas albums this year. How cool to be able to use some of my "summer" colors for a wintery Christmas album...of course, I'm talking about aqua...

Also, since I live in sunny southern California and it NEVER snows here, it's great to still be able to use the color I think of most when I think of the Pacific Ocean. Whoo hoo!!!!

In addition to the colors that I love, I love the fact that I did not need to purchase ANYTHING to make this album! I used the following items from my stash:

Paint Dabbers in: Pool, Red Pepper, and Snow Cap

Stickles in Red (distressed stickles)

Glitter glue (an off brand I had in aqua)

Staz on ink in Cherry Red and Teal

Glimmer Mist in Patina and Candy Apple Red

Other Supplies: Sizzix bird diecut, sizzix ornament diecut, buttons (buttons galore), swirl stamps (autumn leaves), crystals (kaiser craft), snow flakes (dollar store), acrylic covers (kits2remember), grungeboard pages (T!m Holtz), ribbons from my stash

Now, I do have to say that 90% of the items used in this project, I did get from Ever After Scrapbooks over the last few months (well, maybe I did just buy the buttons, lol)...

So here are a few of the pages from this album that I'm most proud of...if you want to see the entire album, it can be found here
Enjoy my "introduction" into the 2009 Holiday season:)

Lori McCausland

THANKS for...

'Tis the season, fellow scrappers, to show those you love what you are thankful for...I will be teaching a class at Ever After Scrapbooks where we will make this awesome THANKS book. The class will be held on November 14th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

In the mean time, I want to take this opportunity to say THANKS...

THANKS to everyone who inspires me each and every day...you know who you are:)....THANKS!

THANKS to my fellow bloggy crafters who visit my blog and allow me to visit theirs. There are SO many awesome craft blogs out there today and I'm truly blessed to know and "visit" each and every one of you:)...THANKS!

THANKS to my family for not only encouraging my creative side, but for also putting up with my crafty MESS! (this is especially for you, Billy...I LOVE YOU)...THANKS!

THANKS to all of my friends...without you, I wouldn't be who I am today...THANKS!

THANKS to my grandkids...without you, I wouldn't constantly have a smile on my face every time I think of you...THANKS!

May each of you give THANKS to those close to you. Have a very THANKFUL day!

Sincerely,

Lori McCausland, Frugal Scrapper Extraordinaire:)

The Frugal Scrapper is at it AGAIN:)

While working at my local scrapbooking store, I came across a pile if manufacturer winter catalogs that weren't going to be needed....in fact there were 30 of them...so being the Frugal Scrapper that I am, I thought....hmmmmm....I could use those catalog covers to make a few "frugal" projects....these deep jewel tone/earth tone colors are SO IN right now...kind of like a throw back between the 70's and the 80's...yeah I know...I'm old enough to remember the last time these colors were "in style", lol..

As I was looking for projects to use for my November Frugal Scrappin' Class, and thought...hmmm...why do a project that can be used for the gift giving season that is quickly approaching us:) I had a few blank CD cases left over from my last CD project so decided to make a gift card holder/picture frame stand, perfect for a project this time of the year.

Below you will first see the "picture frame" view. Below that are the flaps and gift card holder pages.

I used the Slice to make the die cuts and the scalloped frame for these pages. The Slice is such a perfect tool to use on a project like this since the shapes can go from 1" to 4", perfect for mini book projects. For a close-up view of the entire project, click here. I aptly titled this project "with Gratitude".

There are SO MANY people in my life I am grateful for, so this project is for all of you....with Gratitude!

If your in my "neighborhood" on November 12th and would like to take my "Frugal Scrappin' Class", call Ever After Scrapbooks at 760-630-2767. I hope to see you there:)

Thanks for visiting:)

Lori McCausland

Frugal Scrapper Extraordinaire:)