July Challenge posted - early for me

That's great Sandy! I love the tree....wow! WTG on getting it done early. I haven't even started mine yet....oops.

The whole LO looks fantastic, but he zipper idea is inspired. SO CUTE!

Lynne

Sandy, I love that zipper, and I like the way is is unzipped to reveal the picture..how cute!! I haven't seen one used on a LO before. Is the zipper just "any ol' zipper", or do you have to buy one in a LSS? Another thing I haven't heard of..what is utee? Anyway I really liked the pages! Linda C

Thanks! The zipper was in my monthly kit from my LSS book club. It had a strip of sticky stuff on both sides and I just peeled the paper off. It looks like just a plain zipper to me. From what I've read in the magazines people are digging zippers out of old sewing boxes to use. utee - Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel It goes on like regular embossing powder, but when you heat it it gets ever so much thicker, and you can layer it to make it even thicker...... Sandy

Thanks, Lynne. It was such a pretty green I knew it needed to be on a spring or Easter page. Sandy

Thanks, Deb. I had thought at first about putting on leaves and blossoms like a Dogwood, but when I was cleaning out the storeroom in the basement last week for the yardsale I found the eggs we use on the tree out back at Easter and decided to do an egg tree instead. Sandy

Love how you used the zipper!! What a great idea for the wire also. Congratulations on getting the challenge done early.

TFS!!!

--Tammy in TX

Thanks, Tammy. Sandy

I absolutely love the way you did the zipper! Those pages give me inspiration to try this challenge right away! Great work!

Kool sandy, AND I just have to ask, Are you ok?? You know getting something done early let alone on time is something new for you - I know

- did the kids drown each other - LOL!!!

OKC Dave

I'm glad you liked it. I love challenges - especially looking at what everyone else does with the same "floor" plan and/or supplies. Then I set back and think 'Why didn't I think of that?' The inspiration I get from this group is awesome. Sandy

I must say that I agree with everyone! Looks wonderful, I am on board with Tammy about the zipper, great idea! Do you mind if I scraplift?

Hey Sandy! I really liked how the tree on your LO turned out. Very unique idea :) I might have to scraplift that idea sometime. Jennie

Great page Sandy. I love the way you used the zipper, so cute. The tree is really cute too.

I love your LO! The zipper is cute. Thanks for sharing.

Chrissy Scrapbook Pages done in 2005: 51 Albums Done in 2005: 1 Cards Done in 2005: To many to count

Scraplift away. I think that is the ultimate compliment to a scrapbooker. Thanks! Sandy

Doing fine. I'm just in a creative mode. The ideas are coming faster than I can work. The 'matting' book which is part of the Elements box book set from Creating Keepsakes is inspirational. They are actually driving me crazy which is why I've been hiding in the office part of the evenings. It has rained for three days now and they can't get into the pool. If they get to swim for an hour or so after the daycare closes it wears them out and they fall asleep early. Did you know you have a new nickname? DS calls you 'Semi Dave.' Take care. Sandy

Hey! Jennie! Glad you finally made it here. Are you using Google? We did Ponderosa. You can jump right in and do the challenges, too. The requirements are listed on the rec website

Thanks, Cathy. Sandy