Disney Pillowcase

Yes, I said pillowcase....I made these super cute and very easy pillowcases with the help of the Tucson Quilter's Guild and my good friend Darlene. It is called Easy Schmeezy Pillowcase and it is just that. Try one for yourself and you will see how easy and fun they are to make. I am not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination and these little babies made me look good! The Mickey theme was a hit. We all had matching pillows at The Contemporary as well as Beach Club Villas. Mine now sits on the overstuffed chair in my scrapbook room - just in case I need a nap between projects. Aren't they cute? I love the white on white polka dot fabric. I will be making more for sure.

Scrap Room Door Hanger

I got these out of the dollar bin at Michaels. They were for a little boy's room. I covered them with paper and flowers. I printed the text on my computer and cut them out with my new Spellbinder Nestabilities - I like them & look forward to making some more goodies with them! I tied a bow on top and had a cute little gift when I was done.

Toilet Paper Roll Mini Album - Disney Style

These are fun fun fun to make (and simple too)! I made these little mini albums to give to my Disney girls at our Scrapper's Dream Vacation at Disney last week. I took 3 empty toilet paper rolls and flattened them. I ran my bone folder back and forth over the edges to try and flatten a little more.
Next I covered them with paper and embellished with lots of Disney goodies and paper. This is also a good time to set them under a stack of books for a few hours to flatten them some more.

I made the tags with my cricut Mickey Font cartridge and design studio. As an after thought, I embossed one with my cuttlebug. These tags are good for adding photos or journaling.

I bound it with the Bind-It-All and added ribbon. All done!

I am happy with the finished product and I think they liked them! I am looking forward to seeing them after our great photos are added.

A few fun memories from Disney - Part I

Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.
~Lord Byron


Having a cold Mickey bar on a HOT humid day!

Playing at Pooh's Thotful Spot even though the sign stressed it was for ages 5 and Below.

Learning new photo techniques from "Click" and "Kodak" (Jackie and Wren).

Laughing our heads off many times and Jackie having to cross her legs to keep from wetting her pants. (You had to be there!)

The Magic Kingdom all decked out for Halloween and the magical weather we were surprised by on the day we visited.

Mickey Waffles!

Four girls and 20 bags.

Standing in our pj's at the Contemporary pool, watching the Space Shuttle lift off over the Florida horizon.

I have a friend....

I know this girl...She is a pretty nice gal and has a blog that she enjoys keeping up to date with little stuff going on in her life (mostly craft and scrapbook stuff). She wants to let her 2 or 3 followers know that she has some cool stuff to post but has to wait until after she gives them as gifts. How should she let them know that she hasn't been slacking (her words, not mine) and will post as soon as the coast is clear? And what would you suggest she do in the meantime to fill space and keep those 2 to 3 followers happy? She wishes to remain anonymous - don't tell her I told you but she is a little odd.

BoBunny Preview & GIVEAWAY

Stop by my friend Jane's blog. She is having a drawing for some pretty new BoBunny paper! All you have to do is leave her a comment to tell her which one you like The Scrapbooking Factory. Keep an eye on her website as well, she is adding new CHA products as she gets them in. Pretty stuff! Tell Jane hi for me!

I Got An Award!

Thank you Wanda! You always seem to know when I need a pick me up! Please come to Texas so I can give you a great big hug and make some cards with you!! I will do my best to pass this on to the bloggers that I really care about!


Here are the rules for this award: To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog. Nominate 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends. Link to your nominees within your blog post. Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post. Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.



1. Polly.... She is a beautiful girl that we have had the joy of watching grow up over most summers of her life. Polly's family used to own the resort we vacationed at in Colorado. Polly is all grown up and now lives in California. Her blog is hilarious. I always feel better after reading about what she is up to and the predicaments she can get herself into! Her blog is appropriately titled A day in the life . I really had no idea you were so funny, Polly!

2. Nicole.... She is the one who got me started blogging. Nicole and her husband Nathan are patiently awaiting the birth of their first child anytime now! She is a beautiful girl inside and out and is a good friend to everyone. You can catch up with her at Notes by Nicole. Remember to put me on the babysitting list, Nicole!!

3. Carrie....Is a great friend from church. We didn't get to know one another until about 3 years ago when we both started participating in the Celebrate Recovery ministry. What a great witness she is to the infinite power of God! Carrie can always be counted on for prayer or a helping hand. She also has some awesomely gorgeous curly red hair! Purple is her color so I'm Wearing Purple is the name of her blog. Isn't that cleaver??

4. Sandy....is Saved By Grace. Maybe that is why she is always so bubbly and positive about life. She is on fire for the Lord and is such an inspiration to me. Her husband Mike is equally as neat but don't tell him I said so or he will remind me of it for months. I love both of them but again, don't tell Mike.

5. Jane.... is a new friend but one I felt an instant bond with. She is the sweetest girl -I went to a crop at her home studio a while back and look forward to returning as soon as I can. I had such a fun time and laughed so much. It was the first time I had been to a crop and she really made me feel at home. She has an internet store called The Scrapbooking Factory and her blog is called The Scrapbooking Factory as well. p.s. She just got some great new product in! Stop by & say "hi"!

Thanks again Wanda, and thank you to all of you for being such great friends! I am blessed by all of you.

I'm still alive...

All is well in the Neel house. Mike is still driving trucks and being an awesomely wonderful husband. Matthew is busy saving lives in Medina County and loving it. Hayley is on her last week of summer break. She will go back to ACE and should be finished in a couple of months! Go Hayley! I have been hard at work making goodies to take to Disney & share with my room mates. I have made some really cute things but the trouble is, I can't post them! They are surprises for the girls! Not all of it is paper crafts. I got the old sewing machine out tonight and am mighty pleased with what I came up with. I will keep photos and post my creations when it is safe. 29 days and counting for Disney! I'm sure I will have a little something to post in a few days, just can't imagine what at this point! Maybe I should post a picture of my new Ottlight I got at JoAnn Fabric this weekend (50% off!) Woohoo! I'm a wild girl.