ARRRGH

Yesterday was a FML day! My computer caught a virus and I need to be MIA for a bit... UGH!!!!
Watched a full day of football, finished up 2 layouts for Sarah's book, finished up my Christmas mini present for Mother in law this morning... Looks like I will be very productive till the Dr. can cure my virus... lol
So I will check in when I can, I have Kerry's computer right now but its attached to the business so I don't want to work on it more than necessary. Until then I will be pining away for your craftyness and wittiness... Love yas!
Until next time!

Burst of Color

After years of longing for the Fall Foliage in New England, this year I have my very own Burst of Color!! This tree sits out front of our house on the parkway and since it was planted it stayed green all year. This year was the very first time it changed its colors!! I was so excited to see nature working right in my yard. I took this photo on the 2nd of Nov. and even today it still has most of its beautiful leaves attached.. I will enjoy my "tree" as long as possible this year.

In other news : I scrapped another photo of my niece Sarah. I love this photo it brings out her natural beauty! This again is using up stash ~ I did purchase one of the Martha punch sets this weekend, I wanted the loops but alas nowhere to be found at my local Mikes.. so I settled for the "rings" hope to use it on Christmas cards.

I did get some Thanksgiving cards whipped up this weekend and they are all addressed waiting to mail out on Monday ~ Again using stash :-)

So today I'm working on mini book for mil for Christmas, and couple mini's for daughter and sister. I have sewing to do and finished up "206 Bones" by Kathy Reichs great book. Kerry meanwhile is watching the Vikings on TV he's a "Farve fan" and sorting his toolbox. Don't ask!! lol What are you up to this weekend?

Stash used: DCWV Fall paper stack 2008

American Crafts ribbon

Random buttons

Quickutz Cookie Cutter Heart with Bazzill Bling paper

Clear stamp by Autumn Leaves ~ Romance of Spring collection

Until next time!

Keeping the "Simple" Strategy

My Goddaughter/Niece turned the big One Three this past Summer!! Sarah was so excited about her birthday coming she constantly wrote letters to me telling me how excited she was to become a teenager. I love getting Sarah mail and her excitement made me decide I HAD to be there! Kerry and I planned our summer vacation trip to coinside with her party. I had not been home to see family in "3" years so this was pretty exciting for me too. When asking Sarah what she would like for her birthday I got the typical "I don't know, I haven't thought about it"! response.. So I was like "how would you like Aunt Lorry to come visit"? Whooo hoooo big score, the best present ever... lol well besides the scrapbook that I have been making for her.


Simply said here is the birthday Girl at "13"

Supplies used:
LRS Jan 08 Kit ~ featuring Heidi Grace ~ Paradise Point
Quickutz ~ Zelda font
Rubons ~ birthday girl ~ Rhonna Farrer Greetings
~ blow out the candles ~ Marcella by K ~ Modern Birthday
Epoxy Wish ~ K & Company ~ Classic K McKenna Endearments
Glitter Stars ~ Making Memories

All were used up Stash!!! Go Me!!
Until next time!

Simple is the best way

So like my title says Simple is the best way to scrap.. you get more completed faster... lol Yes I've just discovered it... :-) So here is my son all grown up... I just love this picture and who he is becoming.. after some rough years, he is discovering himself. I am so proud of the changes hes making and wanted to scrap it. Another Stash use up LRS kit again Jan 08 kit and featuring Heidi Grace Paradise Point papers... and a touch of Ofray ribbon...

You might remember this little critter with the peanut butter bread... Today's feast was a slice of apple. I found it quite cute to watch, he ate all the inside of the apple wedge, leaving the skin.. lol must be a youngn

Until next time!

Octobers gone!

Just one last Halloween photo then on to Summer Vacation.. This has been sitting on my counter all month and lit up every night! I got this bucket from Target in the $dollar spot, and put 2 tealight candles inside and lit them up. Was a cute and inexpensive decoration.

Rutland Vermont `09 Not the most flattering photo of meself....lol but figured it was worth a laugh or two in years to come. Kerry loves this restaurant "Sewards" they grew up going here and we must have eaten here at least 10 times in our 2 week vacation... according to him they make the best Black Raspberry ice cream and know how to make real hot dogs (with the bun grilled) neither of which we can get in Chicago!!

Downtown Rutland~

City is the 2nd largest in Vermont... you would not believe it but there is a Walmart right downtown! Quite a different version of City life than Boston or Chicago for sure. But typical New England city.. the State Fair is held here too, so there are fairgrounds not too far from these photos.

I used up stash from LRS kit Pink Paislee ~ Vintage Moon Collection ~no cricut this time :-( The letter stickers were part of the kit also Pink Paislee. The little pearl stones from Michael's Recollection line ~ Autumn and the Stamped owl is Hero Arts, stamped "You're a Hoot!" is Stampendous. I felt this paper gave an older feel to the city.. and the color matched the bricks.

Todays beautiful outside, need to get leaves raked up but since Kerry is taking a nap, I figured I have time to read and scrap!! Currently reading "Casting Off" by Nicole R. Dickson new author for me and I love her style. Story takes place in Ireland and is about the Fisherman's handmade sweaters telling a story...How each is unique with feelings stiched into rows, memories into patterns. Of course with my lust for Irish tales, and the country itself it's a perfect fit. So if you read What are you reading now?

Until next time!