It is the middle of the night, and I can't sleep. I didn't watch a scary movie, no one in my house has a fever, and it most definitely isn't the pile of laundry waiting to be folded. There is always a pile of laundry to be folded in my house.
No. It is the small stack of scrapbook paper I splurged on today, sitting quietly in my scrap room. New and beautiful 12x12 patterned paper, fresh from the local scrapbook store. The pretty pinks from Basic Grey's "Sugared" line... the distressed loveliness from My Mind's Eyes newest "Wild Asparagus" series... The whimsical and haunting flourishes of the "FLEURISTE" papers from Cosmo Cricket...Images of double matted photos are dancing in my head, and when I remember the cute grosgrain ribbon curled up next to that pile of paper, I have to get out of bed. Who cares that it is 3am? There is paper that needs to be trimmed!
The designers at BTDL are often asked, "Where do you get your ideas?" Many times, it is a fabulous product that gets the creativity going. Song lyrics, old family photos, movie titles, that adorable picture taken at last week's family barbecue... what inspires you?
We would love to hear some of your stories of favorite inspired layouts, unusual sources of inspiration... What inspires you?
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JAN~ hocki1415Late at night burns a little light in the corner of my studio. It is there that you will find me drawing, cutting, shading and gluing as though there is no tomorrow. If you are like me, the hours seem like minutes when those scissors or chalks are in hand. I love this art!
I have many crafty things that I like to do. A few of them are knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting and gardening. I love to do them all. There is just not enough time in the days to
do it all anymore.
I also love to make people smile; I hope that selling my pieces will make that person smile when they see it as an accent to the fun cherished photos in their scrapbooks.
I have three boys that have inspired me in many ways through the years. They have done some crazy, fun things; and I have had to scrap all of those things. I also have two
doggies, three tortoises, and a pond with twenty-two koi in it. And I can’t forget my hubby, Randy, who is the backbone of this family. They are all what keeps me up and running.
Joining BTDL has been a great experience for me. All of the ladies are fun loving and genuine. I want to thank them for
giving me this opportunity to share my art with you and with this very talented group.
You know I have to say that these ladies are like
sisters to me. They are a very close group that
pulls together when one of us are in need. It is
wonderful to be involved with so much talent
and love.
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Hi, my name is Sandy and I am so proud to have been part of BTDL since the beginning. I marvel daily at the art work produced by my fellow team members, and they give me something to aspire to. My claim to fame is my Star Albums, Jacob’s Ladders, and Explosion Boxes. I love making unique and “out there” mini albums, and I’m always looking for new ways to create them. My three grown children and my husband of thirty-five years inspire me. I have been a crafter for years, making dolls, quilts, knitting and crocheting, but what I am currently doing is the most satisfying. Since none of them are crafters, they just shake their heads when they look at what I’m making, but they are always supportive, even though they are clueless. Speaking of children, we were empty nesters for about four months, but now the revolving door policy has gone into effect. My youngest daughter tried her wings, but is now back home, and if she follows in the footsteps of her brother and sister, she will move out and move back several times before she finally finds her niche. I am so pleased to be a part of this group! If you have any requests for a star album, Jacob’s ladder or Explosion Box with a specific theme, please get in touch with me at sandyvint@cabelone.net and I will see if I can accommodate you!
a sample of my work
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Great blog and beautiful work from the BTDL ladies...Please contact me if you all want to advertise your website on my blog.
~Sydnei
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