I used my silhouette to cut these leaves out of plain white cardstock.

I mixed up some paint and Jordan worked his art.

I added a little spritz of New Glimmer Mist too. so pretty!

later that evening, we had a little faux fall fun:

please do excuse the blurry photos, I just had to share them anyway ;)  I wanted to glue these leaves to a few sticks and use them for decor but you know what? we have yard service and there are like no bare branches anywhere.  but anyway, we had our fun!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy! :)

This past week I got to work with a few cute kits too!

PEAS

I love Wilna’s water color text alphas. so so gorgeous!  and these peas, I could not resist!

• Out Of Africa – Alphabet by Wilna Furstenberg
• Holly Jolly Christmas by Jen Martakis
• Snap It 12×12 by Edeline Marta
• Floriade ~ Embellishment Set by Design by Anita

Thanksgiving Hybrid Place Cards

• Thanksgiving Placecards by Laina Lamb
• Granite 2 Oz. Glimmer Mist Spray by Tattered Angels
• Saffron Glimmer Glazeby Tattered Angels
• Circles Foam Tabs by American Crafts
• Basics White Paper Pack by BasicGrey
• Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool by Silhouette

I have a tutorial on how I made the Dad Place cards on the Tattered Angels Educator Blog.

Hybrid Snowflake Card

I cut this snowflake on my silhouette using Laina’s snowflake shapes. The rosette is the new tim holtz die and the gems are by creative charms (gradient gems)a silver doily and glitter glue to finish it off :)

• Snow Flakey by Laina Lamb
• Tim Holtz Paper Rosette Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die
• Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool
• Gradient Gem Sticker – BLUE

TTV* kit smitten

Dianne Rigdon’s now I lay me down to sleep kit is full of sweet dreamy papers. My favorite is the cloudy aqua one *no surprise there, right? perfect for some TTV (through the viewfinder) fun from last summer.

• Now I lay me down to sleep Kit by Dianne Rigdon

Thanks for stopping by! I’ve got lots of scrap to get done now!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

EEK!

I used Polka Dot Pixel’s houndstooth and craft papers to make this creepy spider card. spellbinders pinked circle nesties, divine twine in licorice, alphas by Jenni Bowlin, Frame from chatterbox (how many years have I had that?!) the spider is from target and mounted with A/C this to that pop dots.

paperazzi – houndstooth paperazzi – craft solids by Polka Dot Pixels

Look Mom, No Hands!

the words my heart had hoped never to hear from one of my own children…

Hand Doodled Frames & Push Pins by Jenny Dipzinski Autumn Assortment by Betsy Tuma

hikers

I seriously love Michelle Underwood’s kits. Her patterns are always modern with a bit of shabby. this one is no different. I love the gray/blue/yellow combo and the banners are gorgeous too. I need to make something else to use those rolled up flowers too! Sweet Serenity Page kit by Michelle Underwood

I also got some good news this week, I have been invited to be a member of the Creative Charms Design Team.  I am excited for this new opportunity! :)  I also have a tutorial up at Tattered Angels and at Design House Digital.  Both are Halloween projects :)

Thanks for stopping by, I’ve got so many more projects to work on and I want to get outside with the boys to play!

Love Love and Blog you later!

Joscie, rhymes with bossy

my secret admirer dropped off some beautiful *NEW* Glimmer Mist on my doorstep!! okay, it was actually the fedex person! ;) #scrapbook

I want to show you these goodies!

aren’t they pretty? So rich, I love ‘em!  I created a layout and posted the tutorial the other day over at the Tattered Angels Educators’ blog, check it out. ;)

(here’s a sneak peek)

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Jalen made me a treasure box in school.  They painted and added gemstones to the top.  He filled it with gold coins (they are studying Treasure Island in school) and a kit kat (his favorite candy) and a bag of arare (one of my favorite snacks).  *aww, happy sigh, again*

I got a card in the mail last week or the week before from Troy. :)  A big surprise from my pal FabuLisa and her daughter Savannah.  They stopped by in the afternoon to bring me a gorgeous flowering plant (kalanchoes, so pretty!). and a bag of bite sized cookies too! :)

I’ve been continuing my research on the homeschool front.  I picked up a few kindle books on how to choose your curriculum and styles of homeschooling and I’m pretty excited.  I hear that Hawaii is a homeschool friendly state.  I am going to file a form with the local school to let them know we’re homeschooling.  We have to show our accomplishments and Jalen has to participate in testing, either with the local school (for free) or by private tester (at our cost).  Not decided which way we’ll go on that yet.  There are local homeschool groups here that I am looking forward to meeting with and a conference next month.  I am very excited about our prospects.  Although taking on their schooling is a great responsibility, really, so is parenting.

We are winding down in our current schools, Jordan has 2 more weeks and Jalen has 3 more weeks.  Because I am a SAHM, I get to go to most field trips and class activities.  I am at the school with my camera quite a bit and like to share my pictures with other parents.  So for the end of the year, I am compiling pictures on DVDs and giving them out to fellow parents.  I’ve created a tutorial on how to create personalized cd envelopes over at DHD: tutorial. I created this cd envelope template.  It *just* fits on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.  I have a .jpg and a .gsd if you’d like it: cdenvelope

This past week I got to work with a few cute items from two peas.  Click on the titles for full credits:

Glass Bottomed Boat

journaling: Jordan’s Preschool class took a field trip to the Glass Bottomed Boat in Kaneohe Bay.  It was a beautiful day, bright sun and calm seas.  The guide told us about different types of coral and fish that we might see.  We looked through the Plexiglas windows in the bottom of the boat.  We also had the opportunity to feed the fish some bread crumbs.   We also saw a few sea turtles.  It was a beautiful trip.  No one got sick, no one got hurt and no one fell overboard.  Success! April 2010

speedy

journaling: Jordan learned how to ride his tricycle like a pro! He loves to zoom down the sidewalk! (this is a 2 year old picture)

I was excited to see my fish face layout in the Club Creating Keepsakes Blog last week too! :)

Also, have you been keeping up with the posts over at tattered angels? The educators are celebrating all month long with special blog posts:
Last week’s participants:

1st- Liz Hicks Fusing Fabric Flowers

4th- Joscelyne Cutchens Recycled Instax Frame

5th- Tammy Tutterow Custom Colored Book Binding

6th- Sally Lynn Macdonald Tattered Jewelry

8th- Candy Rosenberg Tattered Techniques on Canvas

This week’s participants:
10th- Cheryl Mcadam create your own transparency

11th- Stayce Dewid

15th- Tattered Angels

16th- Nathalie Kalbach

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

I got an email from my mother in law that she received the new For the Home idea book by Scrapbook Trends in the mail.  My calendar is featured there, I am so excited!  Be on the look out for that one! :)  I have another layout coming out in a UK Idea book this summer too, I’ll let you know about that one when it comes up.  I also have a new project in the works for DesignHouseDigital soon too! :)  I also got a note that one of my digi layouts is featured on the Kenner Road blog today!

It has been voggy and rainy around Hawaii the past few days.  There has been lots of ponding on the roads and runny noses, itchy eyes, and coughing around the family.  We’re sure thankful that it’s not too bad, I am feeling really bad for all the severe weather in the southeast US.  We took the car into the shop this morning for an oil change, tire rotation, brake check *(I was just sure that the brakes were going bad, but thankfully I was wrong, they are fine).  These are the kinds of things Troy usually does for me, and I was just glad to get it done.  We also stopped off at the Library today and while Jalen checked in to a few resource books in the Library, Jordan and I scanned the kids books and checked out three cute stories about Miss Smith and her Incredible Storybook.  We have just about decided that I am going to homeschool both boys next year.  I am nervous, but excited at the prospect at the same time.  So if you’re so inclined, please pray for some divine guidance in selecting our curriculum and good choices for our family.

I need to fold up some laundry and head to bed because tomorrow is Tuesday and that means time for new digi kits over at two peas in the morning! :)

Thanks for stopping by, Love Love and Blog you again real soon!

Joscie, rhymes with bossy

It was finally my turn to issue a scrappy challenge over at Two Peas.  My challenge, which closes on Tuesday, is to document a day in your life.  It can be as extensive or brief as you like.  I used my pictures from last week Monday’s a week in the life to document an ordinary day in our life.  and I know, grammatically it should probably be a day in our lives, but really, it seems as though there is only one life and we all share it- but I digress.  I started with the morning coffee, followed through breakfast, lunches, drive time, my work, my lunch, pick ups, activities, dinner and ended with bedtime.  I love these coordinated bright papers by Tricia Chapman, and kept it pretty simple by using a grid pattern with frames by Jen Martakis.

you can see the close ups of the pages and complete credits here.

The next layout is from Last week’s releases by Vinnie Pearce.  Love love love these rich blues. love. and Jordan’s funny faces make me smile.

credits here.

also from last week, I whipped up a few quick and easy hybrid cards with the help of Deena Rutter’s digital die cut files and papers from Carina Gardner of DHD.

and last little scrappy bit to share, I whipped up this little layout using goodies from Miss Mint’s latest releases over at Peppermint Creative.

credits here. and yes. those are marshmallows in my coffee ;)

and I wanted to share this card that I got in the mail. I have a pal Tina, who is from Hawaii but lives in Washington.  We “met” after Noel took Flat Joscie for a visit to her LSS.  Tina came by my blog and we’ve been online pals ever since.  On her last trip home, we were able to hook up for a craft-mance, as her DH called it. hee hee! Tina, FabuLisa and I hit a few shops and enjoyed counter burgers together, it was a great estrogen-fest!  But anyway. She won a give away on my blog a while back and sent me this stunningly gorgeous card. I LOVE IT!  check it, isn’t she awesome?!

Tattered Angels is celebrating National Scrapbook Day all month long!  Check out the educator blog today where the ever fabulous Liz Hicks is sharing her project today:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back again soon, I’ll have more scrap to share!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

I have two tutorials up right now, the first is over at Peppermint Creative on Miss Mint’s Blog, a project seen in Simply Handmade last year:design your own reusable shopping bag.

I also have a Glimmery Card tutorial up at Tattered Angels’ Educator Blog: Recycled Security Envelope flower card.

More news from Tattered Angels, This month marks the launch of Tattered Angels “Glimmer of Hope” Philanthropic effort. Glimmer of Hope will feature causes that are dear to our staff, designers, educators and customers. Tattered Angels will take these causes into consideration for product development and philanthropic efforts.  Product released for such promotions will be available for limited release and portion of the proceeds will go towards research or non-profit organizations supporting this cause.  This month’s effort for Autism Awareness comes with the Special Edition Glimmer Mist: Piece of Heart is a limited edition color that sells for $5 and is only be available on the Tattered Angels site.

and one last nugget for Tattered Angels fans in Australia, or those who want to travel to Australia:

Now for some digi and hybrid goodies to share:

a layout of my mom and me at my cousin’s wedding a few weeks ago.  I love Michelle Underwood’s girly kits. makes me wish for a little girl to scrap….

It’s the little things page kit by Michelle Underwood

I took these pictures of Jordan as we waited to eat a birthday lunch.  Outside the restaurant, I asked him to smile and he just made funny faces. always a comedian. Shelley Castillo’s (soda pop) colors just make me happy and reminded me of my silly boy. Elements are gorgeous and from Michelle Underwood. background paper, kraft from Jen Martakis, with a white wash. ever fave, white curled frames by MaryAnn Wise

Some Fun by Shelley Castillo It’s the little things page kit by Michelle Underwood Basic Kraft by Jen Martakis Curled Photo Frames White by Mary Ann Wise

I absolutely love wilna’s coffee cup album, and you don’t even need a coffee cup, because a digital one is included. Its easy to put together and you can add as many or as few extra embellishments as you like. i’m sending this one with some easter pics to Troy :)

CoffeeCupAlbum: My Garden by Wilna Furstenberg

I fell instantly in love with Michelle Underwood’s stickers from the Best Days of our life… I recolored this little mushroom and used Kerry’s curly mats *love* to create this hybrid thank you card :)

Curvalicious Clipping Masks by Kerry Stewart, The best days of our life Extras , The best days of our life Page kit , The best days of our life Solids by Michelle Underwood

I have lots of scrap to get working on, and a little bit of news coming up that I’m excited to share with you soon. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

The first challenge was to use Jen Martakis’ FREE digi template.  For the digi scrappers, use the template and for paper scrappers, use the template as a sketch.  Here is the layout I created:

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The second challenge was to use a digi stamp or regular stamp on a card or layout (as a background). Not surprisingly, I reached for my Hero Arts Cloud Background stamp. I love this stamp and the memento blue ink. so so pretty.  I added a banner (yet another expected element) with bakers twine and washi tape flags.

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The next challenge was to create a layout inspired by a tweet, a fb status update or blog post or email.  I went with a recent tweet.

all these items are from peppermintcreative.  {credits}

then a challenge to use a digi die cut.  I used this awesome dressform shape from my pal, Chris(pea) to make a card.

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and the last little mini challenge was to create a tag based on your emotions.  and does this tag say happy to you? it does to me.  This is a heidi swapp tag for Tattered Angels. It’s a gorgeous cream color with clear pearl embossed cursive and gold foil elements. it is gorgeous.  I just misted it with sunflower and added some yellow vinyl thickers and a bit of ribbon. :)

This morning I checked in at two peas and I was so excited to see that I won a prize for chatting at the crop, woo hoo! :)  Next time I will remind you ahead of time, it’s a lot of fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Love Love and Blog you later,

Joscie, rhymes with bossy

Jalen and I got home from the Big Island on Friday night and the past few days have gone by way to quickly.  I finally got a chance today to get some digi scrap time and hybrid time in.  The first layout is called Kahua Ranch.

i love these frames by Pamela. so classy, so timeless. Background paper is a blend of wilna’s and Jen’s, flower by vinnie, slightly recolored. itty bitty letters by erica

journaling: we arrived by bus to Kahua Ranch in Kohala on the Big Island. We took a small walking tour of the ranch and saw some orphaned animals, the sheep shearing area and the ranch chapel. The kids rolled in the grass, touched animals and pulled weeds. We enjoyed our lunch with this beautiful view. It was a great visit to such an amazing place.

Vintage Paper Frames II by Scrap Originals Somewhere out there by Wilna Furstenberg Itty Bitty Alphabet by Erica Hernandez Basic Kraft by Jen Martakis Forecast by Vinnie Pearce

next layout is called you Rock!

love these digital stamps by Erica (you rock) and these paper frames by Jen. Papers and pearls by Hero Arts and Distress Brushes by vinnie.

journaling: We were walking on the beach before dinner and saw a lot of cool looking shells. You picked one up and said, “Look, it’s a Hawaiian Shell Money! Can I keep it?” How could I refuse? I said, “Sure, put it in your pocket.” We went on for about thirty minutes gathering shells. When we got back to the car, we put them in a container and you were so excited. When we got home you declared, “If we got to the store, I’m keeping my Hawaiian Shell Money.” I think you got the idea from a Dr. Seuss Book we’ve been reading called One Cent, Two Cent, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money. It tells how seashells were used to barter and trade, a handful of shells and you had it made!

Emma by Jen Martakis, Funny Valentine Brush Set by Erica Hernandez, Distress Brush Set 01 by Vinnie Pearce, HA Big Owl by Hero Arts(paper/pearls are extras)

Smile Card

I created this card by using Laina Lamb’s Digital Die cut files with my silhouette. I cut some making memories paper and October afternoon paper. Glimmer misted with Iridescent Gold, pop dots and a button and some thickers letters and stitching. a card to make the recipient smile :)

Borderlines – Set 2 by Laina Lamb Sunshine Kit by Laina Lamb Iridescent Gold Clear 2Oz. Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels

Happy Birthday Card

I printed this flower on matte photo paper, did a rough trim, cut around the edges with Martha Stewart fringe scissors, a little distress ink, mount with pop dots over some Honey Church Paper. :) thanks for looking :)

Tin Flowers by Kenner Road, Honeychurch by Kenner Road, Fringe Scissors by Martha Stewart, Broken China Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger Industries

it’s your birthday. A hybrid card using Vinnie’s super cute tea party rubons. that bird is so so cute! I also used her my sister my friend paper (pink) in the background. Nestabilities dies, stampin up stamps, pop dots and some machine stitching to finish it up.

Tea Party Rubons by Vinnie Pearce My Sister. My Friend Papers by Vinnie Pearce

I love Vinnies Camera overlay/stamp and it went so well with this paper from her Bucket Full of Sunshine kit. I created in PS, printed, trimmed, sewed onto some cardstock, added some japanese masking tape, easy peasy!

Click Elements by Vinnie Pearce Bucket Full Of Sunshine by Vinnie Pearce

Since the time change this weekend, I’ll be attempting to meet for chat with my fellow 2Peas Digi CT ladies at 5am Hawaii Standard Time.  I can’t wait to see what’s new at two peas in the morning.

one last little note.  I got such a pleasant surprise the other day.  I signed up for Google alerts a while ago.  I get an email every day with links to posts that contain Joscie, Joscelyne Cutchens or my blog address http://www.cutchens.com.  Usually I get links to my own posts, but sometimes I get a pleasant surprise like this: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/20…recycling.html .  A big thank you shout out to my pal Brookelynn.

Thanks for stopping by! come back again next time when you might see some blog hop card making, some glimmery goodies, some Big Island Photos, and/or some Birthday Goodies.

Love Love and Blog You Later!

Joscie, rhymes with bossy