I've been Inspired

To actually create a 12 x 12 layout for me! I spend so much time creating and documenting events for others and making gifts I negelect to create for me. So after seeing some fabulous work by LRS girls Kristii, and Carla they have motivated me to make a layout of my daughter Jen. First I dug through my LRS kits I have been hoarding LOL and found the Feb. 08 kit (yes it was completely intact and in my stash) this kit featured Webster's Pages. It forced me to go outside my box and use multiple patterns (Thanks Kristii!!) I loved the look once I started. I found the perfect flowers to match and came up with this.

Now to continue to create? or bury my nose into my book? I have been reading Kabul Beauty School and it has been reminding me daily how much we have to be thankful for in this country!

I hope to continue doing both lol....

Tomorrow morning Kerry and I are headed out to brunch - its a free one sponsored by the casino in a hope to get you to spend money! Not being a gambler, I bring a book if Kerry wants to try out the Nickel machines.. lol last of the big spenders here, no really we do not go often just a splurge for something different to do and spend our $20.00 and then we are done! So really the free meal costs them more than they make on us..

Until next time!

Current Projects

As promised here is a couple pages from my latest Mini Album. This one is a year long project with highlites of each month. I like this style, keeps me current without the stress of making sure I get it all recorded. I used the WRMK line for this one. Fun !!

I also have a mini Owl album not quite sure what will go inside this one, but I am thinking I will use it to record my owl obessions lol.

I also have been trying to work on making more cards, I love sending out "real mail" and these help keep me doing so. Owl card is just using up bazzill scraps and tree is using up BG scraps. and Quickutz !!

Sunday Coture

Just playing around and found a cute template to use. I have been working on one of my mini year albums adding photos and journaling for Feb. I also have a cute "Owl" chipboard album I have finally finished applying the background papers, I think I might make this my Love of Owls book. Will post photos later after I take some.

Weather today is sunny and cold! Just glad the sun is out, Kerry is still working on reorganizing his office, making progress too. Too bad while he organizes it all the stuff ends up in the living room! UGH! Wish there was an easier way.

Until next time!

Saturday already!

Yikes, the week flew by.... Wed night Kerry and I went to see "Celtic Woman" playing at the Chicago Theater downtown. Wow, when I got tickets I didn't realize they would be this good. We had balcony seats direct center of the stage. Great view, music was great too, we both wished they had played more of our older favorites, but since they were touring with some new people they had newer music. Even though it was Fabulous!
























I did manage to score some new MME Penny Lane scrapbook papers at Archiver's, loved them on sight. I did break away from the 2 sheet of every piece rule and only got one of each for the sets, but I did get the additional added embellishments. I love getting my stuff so it coordinates,saves time in the end trying to match it up! I also finally ventured to another LSS and got my AC Craft Fair line. I loved up the OWLS!! hehe, can't wait to make some things with these two lines and move on to other projects.

My Sister Cindy will be having a Birthday next month and I have a great crafty idea for her, I've thought about one of the Stories at Hand books, I completed Jessica's class and loved it, I know she will too.

Rambling here nothing much to report. Freezen cold again, Windy and bout 4inches plus snow. and of course Duchess is pestering to go sniff the fresh fallen snow air.. lol is there such a thing?

Until next time!

Blog Couture

Well todays adventure is checking out House of 3, I found a blog header and background I liked, purchased and will try my luck upgrading this lil ole blog. I did however download the cute "FREE" coupons, and have them earmarked for future projects. I guess it was the Orange & Pink that drew me into the world of House of 3!

The rest of the day is kinda lazy around here, Kerry is making his spagetti sauce for dinner YUM! and I've just been reading and making a few cards/project ideas. Still tormenting myself and not heading out to the LSS! hehehe (but I really want to! ) My whole tormenting stand is I don't need anymore paper but I WANT it!! LOL Kerry was like - How much does this paper cost? It's only a few sheets and not going to break the bank. I totally agree but in my effort to cut costs where ever I can I have decided to scale back on spending $ on scrapbooking materials and using what I have (now for those of you who know me you know I have a WHOLE store in my craft room! ) LOL

We ended last night with another movie "Nights in Rodanthe" OMG another tear jearker sheeesh I loved it tonights feature is " Vicky Christina Barcelona" LOL I hope it has some good scenery as the title leaves alot to be desired to me!

Until next time!

Valentines Card

Well, in an effort (a difficult one at that) to stay out of the LSS today I worked on a card for Kerry. I was locked into the blogging world last nite and came across this fabulous quote. I would love to give proper credit but alas I do not know whos site I was on when I discovered it and neglected to write it down. So if anyone has seen this anywhere please let me know so I can give it proper credit in the meantime I used it on this card. I used some BG sugared paper for the background ( I loved this one with the two giraffes and hearts!) Seeing how giraffes are my favorite it was an easy choice to use my Quickutz for that and the heart.

Just finished up watching the movie "The Duchess" loved it I had been wanting to see it for some time, Kerry is good about Chick Flicks, but this in my opinion is Historical and he is not much for that, so I take advantage of watching when he has other stuff to do.

Not much else going on just taking advantage of weekend off! Whooo Hooo, and stalling going out to the store. I want the new AC papers just released "Craft Fair" and "Backyard". I know tomorrow is another day!

Until next time!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Today my hero turned 77! I am so blessed to have this man as my Dad, he is my Hero. Dad is the one who loves you no matter what, is there whenever you need a ear or shoulder to cry on, taught me how to be strong, loving and have Faith!

Growing up dad taught me so much too many things to list here but most of all he taught me the true meaning of love. I love you dad! Happy Birthday :-)

Nothing Creative yet but it's still early! I do however have something fun to share from work. My friend Kara started this cool project and we all loved it so much (yes we have warped senses of humor but then again we work retail! ). What you are about to see is a collection of shopping lists left in carts, found on floor, on endcaps, you got it Trash.. but remember anothers Trash is someones Treasure! LOL we have collected these over the month of Jan/Feb (so far). It is amazing to see what people list on their shopping lists... hehehe beware of losing your list it could end up on something like this somewhere! Remember you have been warned!

I should be back later today with some new creative things, going to breakfast with my inlaws for Valentines day early!

Until next time!

Hello all!
Whew what a weekend, weather was gorgeous 58 degrees yesterday and about 45 today!
Spring can come anytime now but I know better this is just a tease we all know winter is far from over this year.
Work this weekend was buzy, the nice weather tends to bring everyone out. Unfortunately some of them had the grumpies and should have stayed home.
Short post today, not much else going on, wanted to leave you with a couple new Cards I made for family and friends. Hope you enjoy them !
Until next time!

Creative Thursday

Well lookie here its Thursday again, and today's creation is a Valentine mailbox. I picked up the tin box @ Target in the $spot!

I decided to get white ones as it would be easier to match my heart papers to. I basically used up scrap stash! Love that idea, its sitting pretty on one of the tables I use in my scrap room.

I Love how it came out I do have others to work up but wanted to get this one posted incase anyone pops in to see what I'm working on. lol

Here is a view looking into my scrap room from the doorway. I am blessed to have a great place to create and love it! I originally started creating on the desk near the window, but now do most of my work on the table in middle of room, it allows me more mobility and space for my tools and such. Thanks for stopping in, and if you are in the neighborhood any time come crop awhile!
Until next time!

Weather - COLD - again!

Ugh! I am so tired of being cold. I would rather have another foot of snow than the -2 or lower weather. Even Duchess wants it to warm up! This will be just a quick update, all is well here in Chicagoland I've just been busy at work and hardly enough time to myself.

Speaking of work, the rough economic times are starting to show, people are returning all kinds of things and even as little as getting .52 cents back. I understand the necessity of keeping as much as you can, but really you just wasted more in gas to come back and return that item.

But on the flip side I had someone do multiple returns today and it was over $500.00 back on the ole credit card! Yikes, why do people overspend? or spend outside of their budget?

I would like to thank those who have visited my blog who ever knew I would find people interested in reading about me lol thanks for stopping in and hope I can entertain you in the future.

Until next time!

Good Morning!

Super Bowl commercials are fun! Well some of them are, I loved the Budweiser ones with the Dalmation. Best part was when Josh saw it he thought of me and called (that was the highlight of the super bowl for me) I don't hear from him often enough but think of him all the time!

You gotta love animals from the jealous dog and cat to the potato chip eating bird! lol Sparky loves potato chips. Here is a photo of Kerry teasing Sparky!

I worked on a few projects this weekend, not nearly enough of them though got ideas, just can' find the right stuff to do them with. I did manage a couple Valentines cards and matching envelopes, I always try to decorate the envies too, gives them something to look forward to inside and makes mail fun!
Lastly another snippet of my scrap room the trusty computer desk! lol where whould we be without it and Blogger eh????