Done early this week!!

Yes, that's right, all my challenges are completed and posted at Willow Traders. =) Trying to keep myself occupied while waiting on some test results and, well, what better way than to scrap!

First up is the sketch challenge for week #2:


And my take is some photos taken at Makayla's birthday party. Ruby has just started to sit up on her own at the time. The two babies are a few weeks apart in age and when Ruby leaned over to give some love, she went a bit too far and BONK!


In this layout I used one of The ScrapRoom's Doubleshot kits from May 2010, Crate Paper Pink Plum collection with American Crafts Thickers.

And my final one for the week was challenge #5, to use the colors from the garden with a bit of brown. Since I only have containers with green, yellow, and red peppers, and some tomatoes, here is what I came up with:


Definitely not my kind of papers, but they came in my The ScrapRoom kit, and I decided that since I was making this one for Makayla, the youthful playfulness of the papers was perfect. The papers are from the KI Memories Groovy collection with some American Crafts felt thickers.

So far, so good!

I'm really hoping to post at least 15 to 20 times this month and get back in the habit of blogging on a regular basis. So without further ado....

This is week two of Willow Traders August THAW. I missed out on two of the challenges last week, so wasted two of my three possible skips already - GRRRRRRR!! This week I'm determined to do all three and this is my first entry for the week!

Because the kiddos going back to school is fast approaching, we were to take a school related item and incorporate it into a non-school layout for challenge #6. Interesting concept, but I managed to pull it off, or at least I think I did. =)


I used another sketch from Scrapbook Generation's Sketches For Scrapbooking, vol 6. The paper and chipboard stickers are from Cosmo Cricket's Garden Variety line, and the alpha is by Jillibean. And what is the school related item you ask? The October Afternoon Farm Fresh wild card!!

And yeah, I know I'm out of order, but its what I had in front of me at the time. =)

Godspeed

August THAW - challenge #1 - use a sketch

When I need a jumpstart to creativity, its time to participate in a challenge! Over at Willow Traders, August THAW started this past week and I'm trying my best to stay up with them. Here is Challenge #1 sketch:


And my creation:


I used American Crafts Dear Lizzy line and just love those little dresses! It is pure bliss when Ruby wakes from her nap with such a big smile on her face and playing with her little baby toes! SWEETNESS!!

Its that time of the month again!!

My bank account has been charged and that means The ScrapRoom kit is on its way!! This one is so bright and cheery and a great way to scrap a wide variety of those summer photos. =)


KI MEMORIES GROOVY (top left):
* 1 sheet Be Happy (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Bead Curtain (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Bell Bottoms (2-sided)
* 2 sheets American Crafts Rouge Cardstock
* 1/2 pkg. Groovy Softies (varies)
* (2) Groovy Journal Tag Sheets (varies)

ECHO PARK PAPER SWEET SUMMERTIME (top right):
* 1 sheet Cool Treats (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Summer Argyle (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Sun Spots (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Artesian Pool Cardstock
* (1) 12"x 12" Sweet Summertime Elements Stickers

GLITZ KISMET (bottom left):
* 1 sheet Kismet Floral (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Kismet Numbers (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Kismet Stripe (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Hershey Cardstock
* (8) 7Gypsies Assorted Red Photo Turns
* (1) BasicGrey Max & Whiskers Bloomer (varies)
* Coconut Buttons
* approx. 1/2 yard Brown Herringbone Twill

SASSAFRAS LASS CHERRY DELICIOUS (bottom right):
* 1 sheet Winsome (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Penelope (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Sapphire (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Eggshell Cardstock
* 1/2 sheet Cherry Delicious Flag Banner Stickers
* 1 sheet My Little Shoebox Lemon Pie Alphabet Stickers

Coffee Flavor of the Month: DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

Even the coffee sample sounds wonderful!!

Godspeed

Still no word.....

...but I do feel better since talking to my primary care doctor. She has got to be the most wonderful lady in the world! She was so pissed about my whole ordeal and gave me a few numbers to call. She said this type of doctor is not what they want representing their clinic and it needs to be reported. THANK YOU! Once again I feel like someone cares about me as a human being instead of dollar signs!!

So in the midst of me waiting for a referral to come back from the insurance, I've decided the best way to get it out of my head is to SCRAP!! It has got to be the best mental therapy out there, at least for me!! =)

Here is one I started last night. Makayla and I went on a Birthday Shopping Spree for her and we ended with a special treat. She loves her "bubblegum ice cream in a cone with sprinkles on it!" She's such a silly 5 yr. old!


My second layout is for a challenge using no cardstock. I used the Crate Paper Brook collection and painted my Thickers chipboard alpha and coated them with Diamond Glaze to give them a shinier look. I usually don't overlap my photos, but think it came out pretty good this time around.


A late shift is calling me from my scrapping fun, so off I go to earn a paycheck

Godspeed

Vacation: Day 6

Well, time for my vacation is quickly coming to a close, and a dose of reality just slapped me upside the head! I wish it was something fun and witty, but no, its about my life and health. Right now, I'm pissed off at the medical profession and am scared out of my freakin' mind!

I had an MRI on my lower back on July 6th, was told the results would be back in a few days and I would hear back from them within the week. I already received the bills from the "poor bedside manner of a doctor" and now the MRI itself, but still no results! What day is it again? Oh, that's right, August 2nd and I had to call them!!! What the .....?

I already knew there was a possibility of bulging between #3 & #4, and between #4 & #5, that's not anything new, but it would have been nice to hear that from them instead of me calling. KWIM?! Anyways, the doc was out so the nurse read me the results. It appears that there's a "mass on the left kidney and left side of the bladder that needs further testing via CT scan in order to diagnose." REALLY?? They didn't feel it necessary to call me and tell me?? WOW!!

Right now I'm in shock. I've heard of this type of practice in the medical community, but when its you, you don't know whether to cry, scream, or throw something! So, I sit here babbling on my blog, which is my happy place, and hoping it'll make me feel better. Guess what, it didn't. I'm still pissed, annoyed, want to throw something, scream, cry, punch the wall, anything!!

So, here I sit and wait until I get a phone call tomorrow morning, trying to erase that call from my head. God, please give me the strength and courage for whatever lies ahead.

Godspeed

Vacation: Day 5 - I'm Pooped!

It has been such a joy to have the babies here these past two days. They are the absolute joy of our lives and each and every moment spent with them is so cherished. But, today, I'm pooped, worn out, exhausted, toys scattered here, there, and everywhere, and now that I think of it, I didn't even comb my hair today. It's been 30 yrs. since I had babies under foot 24/7 and honestly don't know how I did it. I definitely had more stamina then too, cause in all the chaos we all took a 1 1/2 hr. nap!

That said, tonight will be an early one. Nite all!

Godspeed

Vacation: Day 4 - They're HERE!!

Yes, for the next two days and nights, we are fortunate to have our grandbabies here with us. Mommy & Daddy are celebrating their 8th Anniversary, already! I can't believe my own baby has been married that long, let alone have two baby girls of his own. We are truly blessed! And I'm sure you all know what that means - lots and lots of hugs, kisses, and PICTURES!!

So, while little one is taking her nap, I snuck in here to post my layout that I finished up late last night. The papers are from Cosmo Cricket's Garden Variety and another sketch from Scrapbook Generation's Sketches For Scrapbooking, Vol. 6.

This layout is a recent visit we took to Bremerton, WA to greet the Nimitz that my nephew is assigned to. While there, we took the ferry over to Seattle and visited the Pike Place Market. That place is so crowded with vendors, entertainers, and shoulder to shoulder people! If you ever visit Seattle, its a MUST HAVE on your to-do list!


Thanks for visiting and I'll have more to share later, if babies allow, that is!

Godspeed

I'm a Hoppin'!!

Determined to get something accomplished today, so sinus headache be damned!!

Here is a layout of our Memorial Day festivities using Pink Paisley's Starlight line and a sketch from Scrapbook Generation's Sketches For Scrapbooking, vol. 6. It was a nasty, rainy day outside, so we made the best of things inside. We had so much fun chatting it up, baking those delicious mini pies, and lots of challenges issued on the Wii with numerous baseball and bowling games played. We figure as long as we are together as a family, it doesn't matter where the party is held!


Thanks for taking the time to stop by, be back with more later. =)

Godspeed

Vacation: Day 3

This morning didn't start out as planned since I woke with a nasty sinus headache. =( I'm trying my best to make something of this day instead of laying around with a warm compress on my face, but so far, not a chance. How sad is that? On vacation and not in any condition to do much of anything.....

Reminds me of another vacation Butch and I took to the Big Island of Hawaii. I was sick with the Norwich Virus for 6 of the 10 days we were there and just laid on the couch or in bed. What a waste of what was suppose to be a beautiful vacation and all that cash. And to this day, still can't stomach macadamia nuts with out wanting to hurl!

I wanted to participate in The Willow Traders' blog hop this weekend, but we'll see how today goes. DANG! Perfect weekend for it, too!!

Godspeed

Vacation - Day 2

Today was one of those days where you just went with the flow. Got a very leisurely start to my morning then met up with Butch for lunch. He went off to get some work done on the truck while I headed off to Verizon to get my new phone set up. =) It sure is a pretty phone - HTC Incredible - and it has so many features I don't think I'll ever figure out!!

So, did I get anything else accomplished? NOPE! Its not that I hadn't planned on it, it just wasn't in the cards for today. Have a good evening! =)

Godspeed

Vacation - Day 1: Learning a new craft!

A few weeks ago Makayla and I were scoping out the clearance aisle of JoAnn Fabrics and came across this spool knitting kit she wanted to try. So today while we were waiting for it to warm up enough for them to go in the water, we pulled it out and she went to work:


It didn't take her long to get the rhythm of how it should be done. Look at those busy little fingers!


And before too long, Ruby decided she needed to help! =)


No, we didn't get the muffins done, but there's always tomorrow when you're on vacation!

Godspeed

It's official!!

I have started my vacation!! I have never been more excited to get away from the daily grind of my job as I am this year! WOW! We have taken quite a beating from the corporate hierarchy with having our hours cut so badly, then we lose an employee, and another heads off for training for 30 days in the midst of all the turmoil. DAMN! Enough already! So, starting at 5:31pm, I've been on vacation and enjoying it already. =)

Tomorrow I will have a couple little visitors for a spell so Mommy & Daddy can get some much needed things done. Makayla loves to bake and I have some blueberries that are ready to be used up and muffins sound so yummy right about now! And I can't forget to get their kiddie pool cleaned and ready for them once the temperature starts to rise. And well, ya'll know at some point my camera is gonna have to come out, and I'll share a few pics of our day. =)

Till then, I must get some shut eye because the two of them can be very busy and I must be alert! =) Good night all!

Godspeed

TSR's June Kit!!

Are you ready to get to scrappin' some of those Spring and Memorial Day photos? I think this kit is just the ticket to get you in the groove!


JUNE 2010 Cafe Club "Flavors of the Month" Kit Includes:

PINK PAISLEE 365 DEGREES:
* 1 sheet Be Free (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Daydream (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Imagine (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Snow Cardstock
* (1) 365 Degrees Borderline Clear Sticker (varies)
* (4) 365 Degrees Bella Brads (Sparkly!)
* (6) 365 Degrees Cork Buttons
* (1) 365 Degrees Journaling Flip Note (varies)

WRMK 72 DEGREES & SUNNY:
* 1 sheet Forecast (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Rainbow (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Flower Patch (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Real Teal Cardstock
* (1) Sunny Day Embossed Tag
* (1) Sunshine Embossed Tag
* (1) Forecast Embossed Tag
* (1) Bloom Embossed Tag
* (1-2) Layered Chipboard Words (varies)

MY MIND'S EYE QUITE CONTRARY LITTLE MISS MUFFET:
* 1 sheet Loop-Dee-Lou (Die-Cut Edge)
* 1 sheet Lovely Lines (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Oh So Pretty (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Mulberry Cardstock
* (1) MME "Hello Beautiful" Journaling Card
* (6) Maya Road Mini Chipboard Butterflies (varies)
* (6) Queen & Co. Lost Ruby Marble Rox

WEBSTER'S PAGES LULLABY LANE:
* 1 sheet Puppy Dogs & Pigtails (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Leaps & Bounds (2-sided)
* 1 sheet In Due Time (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Suede Brown Dark Cardstock
* (1) sheet Lullaby Lane Small Alpha Stickers (color varies)
* approx. 12" Peach Petal Bloomer Rose Ribbon

Coffee Flavor of the Month: BLUEBERRY STREUSEL

TSR's May Kit!

Wow! Another fantastic choice by Tammy, owner of The ScrapRoom!


MAY 2010 Cafe Club "Flavors of the Month" Kit Includes:

BOBUNNY SOPHIE:
* 1 sheet Sophie Dot (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Sophie Stripe (2-sided)
* 2 sheets American Crafts Melon Cardstock
* (1) 12"x 12" Sophie Combo Sticker Sheet (includes alphabet, borders & elements)

AMERICAN CRAFTS DEAR LIZZY:
* 1 sheet Beehive Brunch (Glitter)
* 1 sheet Giddy Grasshopper (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Dragonfly Dance (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Waterfall Cardstock
* (5) Dear Lizzy Crocheted Flowers (varies)
* (2) American Crafts Pearl Brads
* (1) American Crafts 4"x 6" Photo Protector

FANCY PANTS ROAD SHOW:
* 1 sheet Grocery List (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Dainty Print (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Dilly Dally (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill Nor'Easter Cardstock
* (2) Road Show Journaling Sheets (varies)
* (1) Jenni Bowlin Black Embellished Butterfly (varies)
* Vintage Portrait Button Mix
* approx. 1/2 yard Maya Road Vintage Lace Trim

CRATE PAPER BROOK:
* 1 sheet Downstream (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Float (2-sided)
* 1 sheet Ripple (2-sided)
* 2 sheets Bazzill London Fog Cardstock
* (1) 6"x 12" sheet Brook Chipboard Accents (varies)

And since today is May 5th and amount drawn from my account, it won't be too much longer and I'll have these cuties in my hot little hands!!

October Afternoon's Thrift Shop

Every once in awhile a kit comes my way that I love the papers but don't quite know what to do with them, and then the light bulb comes on! That is so the case with this mini kit from The ScrapRoom this month. Those white dots on black paper left me scratching my head until I found photos I'd taken of my grandbaby the weekend before. I knew instantly they were meant for each other and here is what I came up with. This first one is framed and hanging in my home with all the other framed layouts:


And I just couldn't resist another of similar photos:


Guess it just goes to show ya that when you think your out of ideas, stop looking so hard, cause they pop right up when you least expect them. =)

Godspeed

Happy Earth Day!

What will you do to preserve this beautiful thing we call Earth?

Here are just a few things on my 'short list' that we do everyday:
* use washable/reuseable grocery bags
* use low/no phosphate laundry/dishwashing soaps
* use a reusable water bottle/thermos & use filtered tap water
* recycle cardboard, junk mail, paper wrappers & cups, plastics, etc.
* use homemade sprays that won't harm the birds or essential insects
* pull weeds instead of chemically spraying
* walk to the corner grocery store instead of driving
* pick up trash others leave behind
* water the lawn in the early morning hours 2 times per week for 15 mins.

And the things I need to work on:
* rid my home of aerosol sprays
* buy fewer groceries that are packaged in plastics

If you already incorporate some of these very same things into your daily routines, kuddos! If not, its never too late to start. Remember that future generations depend on us to preserve this Earth and all its glory so they may live long and happy lives, too.

Godspeed

Basic Grey Green At Heart

After getting my kits from The ScrapRoom last week, I immediately went to work getting my photos organized because I just knew it would be one of those kits that once I started, I wouldn't be able to stop. =) (Have I mentioned that Tammy, the owner, has wonderful taste?!)

So, here are a few layouts I've completed so far with the Green At Heart papers. This first one is of my backyard container garden plants:


And this one is based on a sketch by Julie Bonner for the Week #15 Weekly Challenge! at The ScrapRoom Blog. There's still plenty of time to enter for this weeks prize, so stop on by and check it out. =)


I'll be back later with more scrappy goodness to share!

Godspeed

Bad blogger, bad blogger, bad blogger!

Me in a nutshell! First, March escaped me and now its already April 16th! WHOA!

Since the taxes are filed, and we figured out it was my meds that were rebelling against my body, all is well once again in our little spot on this planet. Well, I just won't mention those HUGE repair bills to keep the business afloat. Too freakin' depressing!

In order to regain my sanity I scrapped!! And as soon as my chores are done for the day, I'll be back to Blog Hop with Willow Traders. =) Its been waaaaaaay tooooo long!!

Be back in a bit. =)

FINALLY!!

Can't believe its been this long since I touched a piece of paper to make a layout! To my defense though, it had been gorgeous outdoors and I find it so hard not to be in the sunshine when it does happen. Yes, I said "had" cause this past week its been raining, dark and dreary, again! Yuck-tooie!!

So in the midst of my misery, I cheered myself up doing these. =) This first one is of Makayla's first T-ball practice. When she concentrates and doesn't get sidetracked like all four year olds do, she really can throw that ball and with great form! We think we may have another future catcher in this family, with her following in her Daddy's and Auntie's footsteps. Yeah, I know, she's only four, but didn't other athletes start out young?!


And then there's our sweet Ruby here at four months of age. What is there about sleeping babies that we all just love, besides the fact that we can actually get something accomplished while they nap?! Seriously, I love to watch babies sleep. So precious, especially this photo. Ruby has just recently started sucking her thumb as she rubs her little eyes and falls asleep. But this time, she looks to have her hands folded in prayer, and that is so much the sweetness factor as the sleeping baby part, and I'm so glad to have captured this moment in time. =)


This Gushing Granny is gonna sign off for now. =) Have a great day!

Godspeed

The Morning After.....

.... a fun filled weekend and finishing touches to a wonderful crop! OINK!!

I sure can be a bit of a piggy when it comes to scrapping. It seems I have to pull everything out to see if this works or that works and before I know it, I have this:




Even my poor trash can couldn't handle it any longer!

So once I get that mess cleaned back up today, I have to tackle this pile....TAXES!!! I think I'd rather scrap!



Godspeed

Scrappy Goodness!

This past weekend Life Preservers had a crop and it was full of wonderful challenges and make n' takes for us to play. That Design Team can really pull it altogether and make it so much fun. Thank you ladies!! I'd like to share with you a sampling of the challenges I was able to accomplish.



I created a sketches for these two layouts and will post them in the near future.



I just recently starting dying my hair red, but this time I went for a more subtle, brighter red and just love it! We were to make a layout with 90% blues and this REALLY shows off my new do! I think for the first time, I'll enter a layout over at Scrap A Little! for February's birthday challenge.


Godspeed

2 1/2 weeks later.........

..... I'm finally getting back on here! Hey, I'm trying. LOL!!

Whoa!

Okay, I've been slacking. There, I said it! The past thirty days or so have been very daunting, very sad, extremely anxious, oh so painful, and at times I just wanted to run away! But, I didn't, I prevailed, and thank God it all has passed, well almost. The painter will be back on tuesday to redo the caulking and paint the trim, then it'll be DONE!! That said ............. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year one and all!! It's a bit late, but you wanted Christmas to last a bit longer anyways, right?! I promise from this moment forward to keep this blog updated as was initially intended. That is, until some other catastrophe hits and rocks my quiet little world!

Godspeed

Christmas Cookies!!

In the midst of the turmoil surrounding our family this Holiday season, we have taken the time to enjoy the little things in life! Here are a sampling of the photos from this year's cookie baking. Makayla is a bit serious and knows exactly what and how it all needs to be done! =)




Then its onto the serious work of decorating with Papa. And what is Holiday baking without a few samples, or two!



Yep, its the simple things in life that can give us the biggest joys!

Godspeed

Sharing.....

We've had some family issues that surfaced this past week, and now that it apears to be settling down, I'd like to get back to my mini album I'm making for this Holiday Season. Today I wanted my topic to be about sharing. Not with your loved ones, but a total stranger, a kind of paying it forward type thing. Every year we pick a name from the Giving Tree at work, but this year decided to nab two. We figured we already have lots of what we would want so why not spread some cheer to someone who may not.

Our little guy's name is Jesse and he's 4 years old. That's pretty much all we know, but it really doesn't matter. All he wanted was a Tonka truck and a warm winter jacket. The jacket request brought tears to my eyes. It makes my heart hurt knowing some little person may be out in the cold winter air without the necessary items to keep him warm. No child should have to live like that and I only wish I could help out more of them. With heavy hearts, we accepted the challenge and will hope and pray Jesse and his family has a little brighter Christmas!


We also decided to give a sack of groceries to the local food bank. They are in such desparate need this year and we are just trying to do our part. These are wonderful organizations to support, cause you just never know if one day you'll need a little help.

Godspeed

Life Preservers November Card Kit!

Life Preservers offered this awesome card kit for the month of November and I chose it as one of my winnings from the Big Scrapper House contest. Graphic 45 has such beautiful papers and Von sure knows how to piece a kit together with her embellie selection! Love the vintage look of all of them and they are sure to make for some wonderful cards and equally awesome layouts. Now, I just need to get some free time to scrap!!


Wish my picture did it justice, but I think you get the idea. =)

Godspeed

December TSR kits!

What a sweet set of papers for those Christmas layouts! Can't wait for these to appear in my mailbox! I'm sure Tammy has a few left, so if you'd like to get your fix, head on over to The ScrapRoom and reserve yours today!


And because I prepaid for 3 months, I'll be receiving these goodies to alter as gifts for those special people in my life. =)


Godspeed

What is your ideal Christmas?

"There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, and traditions." - Bill McKibben

As Christmas approaches, I've had plenty of time to reevaluate what the day means to me and what I can personally do to make it enjoyable without going overboard. No, my home is not featured on the front of a magazine, nor is my tree so tall I need a ladder to place the ornaments at the top, and you won't find a fancy place setting for each of my guests.

What I do have is a home that welcomes anyone who may stop by. A home that is decorated with items which I've handcrafted with pride. The smell of freshly baked goods to tempt the taste buds. Our tree was decorated by a 4 year old since the ornaments don't have to be strategically placed to have the perfect tree, and our fine china is paper plates cause the last thing I want to do is miss any precious moments of the time I could spend with my family.

I love Christmas and I love what Christmas is all about. Not the gifts that we may exchange, but the love and joy that being together brings. Ya know, that warm fuzzy feeling inside that a nice cup of cocoa gives you when you've come in from the cold.


Godspeed

And it begins......

The Season Of Giving is upon us once again. We like to reflect on the little things this time of year, such as this little tree we have for Makayla. When I was younger, our grandparents had two trees, the fancy one in the living room and another on the enclosed front porch. I always told myself that would be something I'd pass onto my grandchildren, and it brings back such sweet memories as I watch Makayla decorate "The Kid's Tree".....


What sweet memories do you share with your children/grandchildren? I'd love to hear about them. =)

Godspeed

Happy Thanksgiving!

The phrase "Count your Blessings" comes to mind when I think of Thanksgiving. Here is my "short list" of my Blessings:

* Butch - the one I love and just celebrated 32 years of marriage!
* Nicole - our first born, friend, travel companion, and confidant. =)
* Greg - our son, who is married to our wonderful daughter-in-law, Michelle, and the father of those two precious grandchildren!
* Michelle - just the right choice for our son, and who is still trying to figure out the craziness that happens within this family =)
* Our two grandbabies who will keep us forever young!

I am also thankful that we are all relatively healthy, have jobs in these tough ecomonic times, and most importantly, love and respect each other as individuals and forgiving of each others' faults!

Here's wishing you all a Very Happy Thanksgiving! Godspeed

Where has October gone?!

One minute it was Labor Day and the next its the day before Halloween!! WOW!! Time has just flown right on past me. It didn't help that I've been sick with a stomach aliment for the past week either. So, let me get ya caught up on what's been transpiring around here.

Butch and I have signed our lease with a different company, Focus North America, and although we had a rough start, things are going pretty smoothly right now. He's on his way to Canada to pick up a load that delivers Monday about 30 mins. from home. YAY! He'll be home just in time for me to not be feeling like crud anymore, and to catch some Sunday football! Hot wings here we come!

Now for the scrappy stuff..... Last weekend at Life Preserver's we had an online crop that was so packed full of challenges and make & takes that what I haven't been able to get accomplished, will be on my "to do in the future" list for sure. That DT is absolutely AWESOME and have the neatest ideas! Let me share a few. My first one was a Recipe Challenge using a wooden embellie, paper title, chipboard, jewelry piece, and fabric label. Three outta five aren't bad!


This next one we were to spray ink with a leaf mask and use as background paper:


Here we were to interview a family member and since Makayla was the only one around, she was my subject. I'm curious as to how much this will all change in a few years.


Onto a color challenge, using the colors of fall. Makayla insisted on helping with this one, so I put on the adhesive and she placed them on the layout. She also insisted it needed a piece of candy corn by the tree!


Here is the Early Bird sketch challenge. I just love this one and know it'll be used again very soon. =)


And my final one to show you is from the Breast Cancer/Domestic Violence challenge. Since we do Relay For Life in our household, I did mine on our 2009 Mr. Relay Lap. This is such a great fundraiser and over $1,500 was collected in 15 mins. FUN for everyone involved!


Thanks for taking the time to check out my creations and hopefully I won't be MIA for so long before my next post!

Godspeed

October TSR

October The ScrapRoom is celebrating 5 years! Happy Birthday TSR!! They are having a great sale this month on previous month's kits and I couldn't resist and snagged a few for myself. =) There are plenty of activities going on throughout the month of October, so check them out! In the meantime, feast your eyes on what showed up at my doorstep late last week:


And I can never get enough of Cosmo Cricket's Early Bird, definitely an all-time favorite. So many uses, so little time...... We also don't have any school aged children around here just yet, but that's what makes the kit from JillyBean Soup so nice, its double sided!


So, why you just sitting there? Go order!! =)

Godspeed