I got this super-cool packet in the mail of Glue Dots to try out, I love being a part of the Twitter Mom’s Network (click this link for info: http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/2000-in-prizes-up-for-grabs?) and boy I’ve been having fun using them to create everything for my son’s Thomas the Tank Engine-themed 3rd birthday party. I created his invitation myself (of course) in Photoshop and utilizing some of my own digital scrapbook materials, and some from Kathryn Baliant’s Pappa’s Trains digital scrapbook kit.

I used the Glue Dots in two ways – the front piece I printed on heavy card stock and cut out and used permanent Glue Dots to adhere it to the front of the card. Then I used the mini Permanent Glue Dots and stuck on the blue polka dot ribbon on top of the image of the ribbon on the print out. (I love combining digital and physical scrapbook materials!) On the inside of the card, I created what looked like a ticket and also printed that on heavy card stock. I stuck the ticket down with removable Glue Dots, so the guest can pull off and get their ticket punched as they enter the party. One last permanent mini Glue Dot to hold on the red polka dotted bow, and it was done.

How cool is that?

I’ll be using more GlueDots to decorate my house and yard, and put together thank you cards, along with checking on the Glue Dots facebook page for more ideas.

FYI: I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Glue Dots blogging contest to be eligible to receive a $30 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Another digi-hobby of mine is digital scrapbooking.  Actually, it’s more than just a hobby, I’ve run a digital scrapbooking and invitation/photographic services company since just after my daughter (and the idea) was born.  I loved the look of those fussy scrapbooks that I saw other mommies toting, but I could not stand the thought (or cost!) of buying lots of tiny flowers, bows, and other embellishments and then having to store them somewhere in my house.  And that doesn’t even include the tools, of which I purchased several of because it’s fun and challenging to extend digital design into the 3-dimensional world.  I love my lamination machine that makes stickers and magnets, as well as my die cutter, my album binder, and my various types of adhesives.  I began purchasing digi-kits to examine them, and then began my own business selling digi-kits online.  It’s been a while since I’ve updated it, but my site for that side business, including it’s own blog, is at http://www.scissorlessmedia.com.  Need invitations or an event photographer?  Give me a jingle. 

Had fun on Mother’s Day with the kiddos, had some time today while Connor napped to relax and scrap a page.  Thought I’d share.