Peppermint-obsessed

Peppermint is my favorite flavor of the holiday season. Especially when you mix it with chocolate. And if you throw some espresso in there? Well, that's just a little shot of heaven in a cup!

Yes, Starbucks discovered this several years ago -- the Peppermint Mocha -- and I love them for it. I truly do. But this year they got smart and made a "skinny" version. Even better. I can drink this heavenly concoction and not feel an ounce of guilt.

So thank you, Starbucks. You've found yet another way to suck money out of my wallet and put a smile on my face while doing so.

Now, about the layout: The paper, stickers and trims on this layout are from Crate Paper. Ironically, the line is called Peppermint. I couldn't resist.

I added some Epiphany Crafts Round 14s, Vintage Settings (Clubhouse and Cabana) and a Heart 25 shape (in place of the letter "o"). Letter stickers are from October Afternoon and American Crafts.

I also tried out a new tape runner from Scrapbook Adhesives, called MyStik. Not only can you customize it with a photo (so no getting it mixed up with someone else's at your next crop); it also has three different positions that click into place, so you can choose the one that feels best in your hand. Very cool!

Finally, if you haven't already, be sure to check out the new Epiphany Crafts blog (and change your bookmark): www.epiphanycrafts.com/blog

Lots of inspiration and, best of all, GIVEAWAYS!

OMG, I'm a blogger! (again)

Yes, it's that time again. Time for Robyn to start a new blog that she will try desperately to maintain. But this time, I actually have a passion for what I'm blogging about. I'm back in the scrapbooking groove or, if you want to take the negative point of view, I've fallen off the wagon and am back to my old addiction. Let's not be negative, though. This is a good thing...I'm preserving memories for future generations. My children will thank me someday, which is a happy thought considering they pretty much always think I'm "mean" these days.

Since this is a scrapbooking blog, I guess I should post some photos of layouts, huh? Ok, well, as you can see, I'm totally on top of this. I used a photo that Jackie Reitz took of us last October and we loved it enough to use it on our Christmas cards. I did the unthinkable and used the backside of some really beautiful October Afternoon paper (note to self: buy that sheet again and use the FRONT SIDE), but I love the way it turned out. Sort of monochromatic, with a pop of red.