I did it!  I finally broke down and ordered myself a scraprack.  I’ve been looking at one for six months, or more, and with the free shipping…well…I caved.  
     I got the basic rack with three different types of pages.  I chose the double XL vertical, the fabulous four and the perfect five.  I assume that will get me started well since I already have everything sorted.  I obviously don’t have any pictures yet, but I’ll be sure to post some when I do.
     Hubby had to work today so I didn’t get to do much scrapping, but I made an embellishment for my nephew’s birthday package and his card.  I’ll try to get a blog up tomorrow after the party so you can see.  I think they came out really cute.  
     I also have three new videos coming up for you too.  I just have to carve out some editing time.  Stay tuned!
    

     The April 15th challenge for About A Boy was to use your boys artwork on a scrapbook page.  Michael had recently brought some Johnny Appleseed projects home so it was the perfect time for me to try this.  

     I usually make scrapbook pages using a variety of techniques, but I decided to approach this one differently.  Since it was his artwork I wanted it to look like he has created the page as well.  I reached WAAAYYY back in my childhood and created the page like I would have when I was in elementary school.  I don’t think you can tell from the picture, but it even has the owl hole in the tree that I think we all drew when we were younger.  
      I wouldn’t have had fancy embellishments as a youngster so I used my cricut to cut basic shapes.  It ended up turning out just like I wanted it too. 
     Michael’s original artwork that was the inspiration for my apple tree.

    My friend La-Vie, of C’est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC recently celebrated her birthday, and in honor of her special day she’s doing a giveaway on her blog. 

     While that’s exciting in itself, I’m honored to say she mentioned my blog twice!  Please go wish her a happy birthday, subscribe to her blog, and join in on the fun.    

     The April 1st challenge for About A Boy (link on the sidebar) was to use chevrons in your design – easy right!?  WRONG!  I went through my entire stash and found I had nothing.  Apparently I’ve never used a chevron before. 
     I went looking in my idea books and on web pages for inspiration, but everything was so busy for my style of scrapping.  I then stumbled upon a picture that had nothing to do with chevrons and noticed the rick rack, and that was the inspiration for the following page.
      I knew I wanted the chevron to be subtle when I started so this was perfect for that.
    

     I’ve never done a haul video before, but thought the festival was the perfect opportunity to try.  I also tried a new filming technique in hopes of making it easier for me to see what the camera is actually getting.  
     My mom has also told me my whole life that I look washed out without my lipstick, and that I shouldn’t wear my hair pulled to much off my face.  I always looked in the mirror, and thought um…ok.  Once I filmed, and viewed, this video…wow is she right!  If it hadn’t been later in the day I would have re-done it with some make-up touch ups. 
   So without further ado….my haul video.