1 Gift done, multiples to go

Yes, I did spend some time scrapping this weekend! Used up some more stash on some existing photos I have wanted to scrap. Very simple photos/layouts but something accomplished and it got me into the "groove" again. So much that I started and completed One Christmas gift... :-)
First up, my Beta really doesn't have a name, last one was Jake so this is Jake too! lol
It was the very first photo I took with my new camera and I was hooked right off.
Scenic Route stash

Now this is a terrible horrible no good very BAD photo of me! lol but I have to scrap me right, the good, bad, and real me... The kids will appreciate it some day.. :-)
My Sparky and Tia (Cat) love each other somewhat amicably... however they both get jealous!
Stash ~ Creative Imaginations ~ Studio 101 Basics.. I have had this paper for about 3 years... imagine my surprize that I finally have a photo to use it with!

Random piece of paper from Fancy Pants ~ Kewl just lying around.
American Crafts ~ Tropical cardstock used for the title cut out with my Cricut Expression ~ Songbird cartridge
American Crafts bird ribbon, random journal spot and button

Which brings me to my GIFT! I saw this at Archiver's as a class coming up, but I just purchased the class kit with my 30% off coupon and made it myself! Love how it came out, and anxious to make another one. All supplies were 7 gypsies except I wanted that Prima Flower in that box in lower left, as I really was not a fan of the patchwork design they had prepared. Ribbon on top was a random piece from my stash.

So all in all a productive weekend was had. I am working on another layout today, not sure if will get it posted but will keep it going Using up stash by Imaginese from last years Christmas line.
Until next time!

Another Month GONE

Wow, its been a month since I put anything random here. Lots of photos to follow, some projects, some random shots of stuff I am loving now.... First up.... Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade~ YUM my newest find..... but being frugal... ok cheap and wanting to save $$ I discovered Tzao Passion tea, brewed and put aside with a tablespon Splenda tastes just as good at a fraction of the cost... So you do the math.... 1 Starbucks Venti (16oz) $3.10 vs 1 box Tzao tea (at Target $3.29for 18-20 tea bags I don't remember exactly) It takes 2 teabags to make a Venti !!! Ok so if you want to add lemonade - Simply Lemonade at $2.04 at my Target... Still huge savings!! Score one for me... hehehe

Yes I hae been scrapping and just having fun with whatever photos jump out... Here are some Backyard Birds using DCWV stack

Tia with a kit from Making Memories

My Father in law with some random paper from stash and Basic Grey Monograms sprayed with Glimmer mist

K & Company ~ Susan Winget ~ Nature collection fit this Heron Beautifuly..

Working on a Mini book of my 2010 Staycation! Really really want to travel somewhere but $$ just not there so looking for opportunities to find new things here in our own backyard so to speak... First up Italy!!! woooo hoooo I saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa (well a true replica)!

Just loved this view... it is amazing how many "faces" you can find in just random everyday things.

Then onto Chicago Navy Pier This is a special place for me.. it is the first place Kerry took me when I visited Chicago for the very first time 9 years ago... I still love it today! This is the left side of photo album Used the Mammarazzi Paper line by Bo Bunny

This is the right side with journaling of why I "LOVE" it so much.

This carousel is just beautiful... Looks really old but was made in 1995 for the Pier.

We did take a tour on Lake Michigan (another first for us together) I was captured by the young lad with the very Irish brouge trying to get people to take the tour.... :-)

A nice couple took this one for us.. very very rare photo of both of us.

Another day by friend Nina and I toured this Mandir not too far from our home. Just so peaceful and a beautiful place. I used up yet more stash by WRMK Precious Metal line (I truly have had this in my drawer for Years...) lol

Got a bit creative trying to save some space so I made a number of pages using flip ups with another photo underneath and journal spot on back side of the flip.

Just some random paper, but with a Martha Stewart punch :-)

The grounds were beautiful and so peaceful.. really a nice place to visit

Reading like crazy still I currently am into a romance trilogy by Heather Graham The first book was "Ghost Shadow" now reading "Ghost Night" and looking forward to "Ghost Moon"

Highly recommend "The Glassblower of Murano" by Miria Firono, "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan a YA book very good reading.. I like to keep up with what the kids are reading too.

So I have been good using up stash... but alas the new CHA stuff just sucked me in...

just purchased the Jillibean Soup ~ Christmas Soup line & Basic Grey ~ Wander

Echo Park ~ Life is Good & Crate Paper ~ Snow Day and Restoration

the girl's paperie ~ on holidy and paper girl die cuts and a couple sheets of their paper.. the banner one and the stripes..

Stamp set by Unity ~ Banners

Martha Stewart punches ~ Cherry Blossom, ghosts, ribbon loops

some Prima flowers and a couple 7 Gypsies trays (these are for gifts!)

I will say that I have gotten a number of these things with coupons $$$ saved.. lol but I really can't not have this stuff right... I mean YEARS from now I might just have the "Perfect" photo and yes I will have the "Perfect Paper" to scrap it... see simple justifications...
Until next time!