I hope I don't jinx myself but looks like my BLOG is baccccccccccccck!!! lol more to come later I have to see if it's for real... or my wishfull thinkin.
Until next time!
2.28.2010
2.27.2010
Blogger Drama!
Blogger is driving me totally absolutely nutz!!!! Yesterday I get this error message and says my html code is broken, and walaaaaaaaah all mysidebar things got moved to bottom of blog?? UGHsince I am so technically challenged not a clue in the world how to get them where they were.. I decided to create instead...
Here is 2nd page of Jennifer using the Sunday Sketch from Studio Calico and the Scenic Route Sonoma line I can't believe how long her hair was back then!
I got Sarah mail too... I could not wait to scrap this photo for her book. 
Stash used up again! Crate Paper ~ Twirl Collection pattern papers
American Crafts cardstock
Quickutz scalloped border
Martha Stewart punch for flowers ~ cornflower
and random buttons
Reading matter ~ Cut, Crop & Die ~ by Joanna Campbell Slan A scrapbooking Mystery.
Today was Library day, and I scored a group of new author books. I love to read, and continually look for new authors to experience. As my reading list goes on I will keep you all updated here.
I have a couple photos from the Opening 2010 Olympics and had them printed today. I planned on using them on the Project 12 Feb page.. Need to do Jan and Feb as March is here tomorrow!
Owl be seeing you!
2.25.2010
Where art thou Bella Blvd.?
I am sooo in love with this company's papers and have moved them to the top of my Want/Need to have list, right under the new Cricut Cartridge releases.. I have been stalking everywhere online trying to find these papers instock..... Yikes no luck yet but I will not cease and desist until I have them... hehehe I need to raid my piggy bank of course to purchase above said items but I think it would be worth it..
This week's Sketch from Studio Calico really works for those old 3 x 5 prints.. Remember them and we thought they were great not those silly square photos from the "Olden Days" :-)
Crate Paper is another <3>
Then moving along in the old photo album, I found these photos of Josh and have loved them for years, finally doing something with them. I hope to put these into an album for him.... Not chronological by any means, but there are some other cute ones from his 1st year.
Little Sprout collection works here
with a couple glitter brads
Then moving along in the old photo album, I found these photos of Josh and have loved them for years, finally doing something with them. I hope to put these into an album for him.... Not chronological by any means, but there are some other cute ones from his 1st year.
Again stash used up~ Little Sprout, paper letter sticker and random buttons/ribbons
I wanted to post these, and move on to the next ones. I hope to have a scrappy weekend off and think I will try to hold the photos and not post every single one. hehehe
Willpower.....
This weeks reading is very light another new author actually Young Adult author's Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain... I finished their first "Bass Ackwards And Belly Up" and have the sequel "Footfree and Fancyloose " started this am.. definately a reccomendation for teens!
I purchased a new border punch yesterday the Martha Stewart Checkerboard..... I can not believe how addicting these have become.. I never used them much before, but thanks to some of the layouts on Jocelyn and Kristii's blogs and the LRS girls I have gained a new respect for them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Owl be seeing you!
2.22.2010
Monday's layout
So wanted to do this last night, but the Sunday Sketch wasn't up when I was scrapping :-(
Later before going to bed I checked and found it, printed out for my reference book and this morning started digging through old photos looking for something I wanted to work with.
Found these old 3 x 5's of Jennifer and they were perfect for this layout!
Since I have a number of 3 x 5 photos I think this layout could work for me a couple more times this week!! Yea I am so excited I have a 4 day weekend coming up this week and hope to get some scrapping done.
These photos were taken in 1989, Jennifer has always been extrememly photogenic and still is (lucky girl) She was always "Striking a Pose" when I had my camera (which was almost all the time!) I wanted to use the Strike a Pose as the title, but it didn't seem to fit on page when complete... so I moved on to just her name. I do have a couple more photos from this same day and think I will make this a two pager and put the Title on the 2nd one? What do you think?
Stash used ~
Scenic Route ~ Sonoma papers, stickers
(wish I had more of this one but I only got 3 sheets of 3 different ones!)
Borders punched with Quickutz scalloped brown flowers
EK Success for Notebook edge
Martha Stewart for scalloped dotted border
Fiskar circle punch for hand made flowers... Thanks to friend Kristii for inspiration on how to do these!
Uunknown Glitter brads
Until next time!
Later before going to bed I checked and found it, printed out for my reference book and this morning started digging through old photos looking for something I wanted to work with.
Found these old 3 x 5's of Jennifer and they were perfect for this layout!
Since I have a number of 3 x 5 photos I think this layout could work for me a couple more times this week!! Yea I am so excited I have a 4 day weekend coming up this week and hope to get some scrapping done.
These photos were taken in 1989, Jennifer has always been extrememly photogenic and still is (lucky girl) She was always "Striking a Pose" when I had my camera (which was almost all the time!) I wanted to use the Strike a Pose as the title, but it didn't seem to fit on page when complete... so I moved on to just her name. I do have a couple more photos from this same day and think I will make this a two pager and put the Title on the 2nd one? What do you think?
Stash used ~
Scenic Route ~ Sonoma papers, stickers
(wish I had more of this one but I only got 3 sheets of 3 different ones!)
Borders punched with Quickutz scalloped brown flowers
EK Success for Notebook edge
Martha Stewart for scalloped dotted border
Fiskar circle punch for hand made flowers... Thanks to friend Kristii for inspiration on how to do these!
Uunknown Glitter brads
Until next time!
2.18.2010
Lots of nothing :-)
Another layout with this weeks Studio Calico Sunday Sketch~
Used up some Stash ~ Crate Paper again, I just love the texture of this line of paper...it's a touchy feely paper for me.
Lemongrass line ~ for pattern paper and button embellies and flowers
American Crafts brown ribbon
Quickutz bead border
Go Team USA!!!!!
Used up some Stash ~ Crate Paper again, I just love the texture of this line of paper...it's a touchy feely paper for me.
Lemongrass line ~ for pattern paper and button embellies and flowers
American Crafts brown ribbon
Quickutz bead border
This weeks reading is "Now and Then" by Jacqueline Sheehan ~ to quote it's "A Magical tale of hope, second chances... and a not-so-little dog". Loving it ! How could one not be drawn to this book, just looking at the cover made me want it.. lol
Have you been to the Olympics 2010, I have... via TV ~ I took this photo of my tv screen opening night of Shaun White. I think he is a great athlete for snowboarding. Why the interest in snowboarding? Josh loves the sport. He started before we moved to Chicago, (we lived very close to a major ski resort in Massachusetts and it was difficult for him to continue here without something so close by. But I got so excited to watch Shaun last nite take the GOLD in the men's halfpipe competition.. I was excited these photos came out so well, I want to scrap them as part of February Project 12 when I get around to it.. I think this is going to be just a one page project book so as to keep closer to getting it done. I still need to do my January page, perchance today???
Have you been to the Olympics 2010, I have... via TV ~ I took this photo of my tv screen opening night of Shaun White. I think he is a great athlete for snowboarding. Why the interest in snowboarding? Josh loves the sport. He started before we moved to Chicago, (we lived very close to a major ski resort in Massachusetts and it was difficult for him to continue here without something so close by. But I got so excited to watch Shaun last nite take the GOLD in the men's halfpipe competition.. I was excited these photos came out so well, I want to scrap them as part of February Project 12 when I get around to it.. I think this is going to be just a one page project book so as to keep closer to getting it done. I still need to do my January page, perchance today???
Until next time!
2.15.2010
Sunday sketch
Sunday Sketch ~ by Studio Calico
Stash used:
Crate Paper ~ Orbit Collection
American Crafts ribbon
Bazzill cardstock for matting
Pearls ~ by Recollections Autumn collectin by Michaels
This photo represents a time in my life when Josh was going through those "growing pains" It was a very difficult time as he moved East and not under the best parting ways either. I was so happy to get this and other photos from my sister. I cried daily and can still cry thinking about this period of time. However this photo does make me Smile because I could see he was physically alright and looked happy! Two years have gone by since then and things are much better between us. It was fun to put this into a sketch... I actually chose this photo due to the area where I could slap the title!!! lol but so glad I did.
I could see myself using these sketches for quite some time to come!
Finished my book Christine Falls and off to search the bookshelf for this weeks read ~ stay tuned for more selections and scrapping
Until next time!
Stash used:
Crate Paper ~ Orbit Collection
American Crafts ribbon
Bazzill cardstock for matting
Pearls ~ by Recollections Autumn collectin by Michaels
This photo represents a time in my life when Josh was going through those "growing pains" It was a very difficult time as he moved East and not under the best parting ways either. I was so happy to get this and other photos from my sister. I cried daily and can still cry thinking about this period of time. However this photo does make me Smile because I could see he was physically alright and looked happy! Two years have gone by since then and things are much better between us. It was fun to put this into a sketch... I actually chose this photo due to the area where I could slap the title!!! lol but so glad I did.
I could see myself using these sketches for quite some time to come!
Finished my book Christine Falls and off to search the bookshelf for this weeks read ~ stay tuned for more selections and scrapping
Until next time!
2.13.2010
Random things
Just a little reminder of those "simple everyday things" that make me love Kerry. The 8th anniversary passed last week :-) and I wanted to scrap the memory, so when I am older and grayer I can look back and Smile.
No sketches involved here, just one photo journaling and I was done.
Pebbles ~ So Tweet pattern paper
Bazzill cardstock
Studio Calico Free downloaded tags for Valentines (I used a punched circle of the heart on popup dots)
Stampendous Stamps ~ exclusive to Archivers for the little love journal note
Watched the opening ceremonies last nite for the Olympics I enjoyed the "tour" of Canada my heart goes out to the Team, Family and Friends of the young man who died on the luge. Such a tradgey. I was in awe of the moment of silence. It truly was a defining moment of the ceremonies. So many people and you could have heard a pin drop!
Got a hair cut today.. whew I have needed one for so long and just never got there. LOL but today was the day, I woke up and was this is it no more put my straight stragley hair up in a clip... Took about 2 1/2 inches off gave it some layers and I feel better.. Not sure if I will get an updated photo we shall see.
Got a couple movies lined up for later, Kerry hasn't been feeling all that well and wanted to couch potato it.. lol and that is different from when hes feeling ok how????
Engrossed in my book ~ Christine Falls very good read.
Wanting to scrap some more this weekend. Maybe later when it's dark out right now the sun is shining through my window and it's a blessed sight to behold.
Tommorow is Sunday!! Look forward to the Studio Calico Sunday Sketch I know I will create something for sure then.
Until next time!
No sketches involved here, just one photo journaling and I was done.
Pebbles ~ So Tweet pattern paper
Bazzill cardstock
Studio Calico Free downloaded tags for Valentines (I used a punched circle of the heart on popup dots)
Stampendous Stamps ~ exclusive to Archivers for the little love journal note
Watched the opening ceremonies last nite for the Olympics I enjoyed the "tour" of Canada my heart goes out to the Team, Family and Friends of the young man who died on the luge. Such a tradgey. I was in awe of the moment of silence. It truly was a defining moment of the ceremonies. So many people and you could have heard a pin drop!
Got a hair cut today.. whew I have needed one for so long and just never got there. LOL but today was the day, I woke up and was this is it no more put my straight stragley hair up in a clip... Took about 2 1/2 inches off gave it some layers and I feel better.. Not sure if I will get an updated photo we shall see.
Got a couple movies lined up for later, Kerry hasn't been feeling all that well and wanted to couch potato it.. lol and that is different from when hes feeling ok how????
Engrossed in my book ~ Christine Falls very good read.
Wanting to scrap some more this weekend. Maybe later when it's dark out right now the sun is shining through my window and it's a blessed sight to behold.
Tommorow is Sunday!! Look forward to the Studio Calico Sunday Sketch I know I will create something for sure then.
Until next time!
2.11.2010
Hanging by a toe!
My backyard critters ~ well ok front yard here.. never cease to amaze me.This little guy was hanging precariously from the branch and the wire on the bird feeder. They are clever and eat the sunflower seeds. I don't mind them visiting occasionaly, but lately I have
more critter action than birds :-(
Not too much else going on here, went to Michael's this am and picked up a new Martha Stewart punch called Daisy Dot.. I'm finding I like these punched out borders for my pages and cards, thanks to all the inspiration I have found at Studio Calico using the Sunday Sketches... Today they have a great Valentine's tag download FREE so hurry over. I downloaded them already and think they have multiple possiblities.
This week's read is a new author Benjamin Black called "Christine Falls" it's set in Boston and Dublin in the 1950's so no wonder I was drawn to it... hometown and dream country.. lol So far so good!!
Need to get my butt in gear, wanted to bake cookies for co~workers for Valentine's treat, and since I am off this weekend need them tomorrow, not sure If I will pull it off, or not. But I planned on using the Tags mentioned above on them we shall see....
Until next time!
more critter action than birds :-(
Not too much else going on here, went to Michael's this am and picked up a new Martha Stewart punch called Daisy Dot.. I'm finding I like these punched out borders for my pages and cards, thanks to all the inspiration I have found at Studio Calico using the Sunday Sketches... Today they have a great Valentine's tag download FREE so hurry over. I downloaded them already and think they have multiple possiblities.
This week's read is a new author Benjamin Black called "Christine Falls" it's set in Boston and Dublin in the 1950's so no wonder I was drawn to it... hometown and dream country.. lol So far so good!!
Need to get my butt in gear, wanted to bake cookies for co~workers for Valentine's treat, and since I am off this weekend need them tomorrow, not sure If I will pull it off, or not. But I planned on using the Tags mentioned above on them we shall see....
Until next time!
2.08.2010
Quick post and run!
Sunday was my 8th wedding anniversary!! I awoke to find this display sitting on my makeup table! Do I have the best Husband or what??? I think so he's the best for me...
These orange tulips have opened up nicely :-)
Sunday Sketches by Studio Calico have been so much fun for me! I get to scrap, use up stash and try out new things...all plus factors in my book! And furthermore, it scraps a photo of ME!!! :-)
You know how you buy paper and then stash it never pulling it out and wondering years later why you bought it to begin with? Yes that is me, I am a paperaholic... something draws me to a paper line and I have to have it... and so on .. but makes for fun searching for something different to use.. and end up kinda liking it.. hehehe
These orange tulips have opened up nicely :-)
I took this one on the macros setting on my camera, looks pretty good, can't wait to have it printed up and scrapped.
So many books ~ so little time!
So many books ~ so little time!
I have been an avid reader for years, as far back as the "Bobsey Twins, and Trixie Belden... remember them? Going from the bottom of the pile up, I have been sucked into these books and would reccomend them to everyone. Something different on them all. So the bottom 4 have been read and I will be passing them on to one of my BFF from work....
Sunday Sketches by Studio Calico have been so much fun for me! I get to scrap, use up stash and try out new things...all plus factors in my book! And furthermore, it scraps a photo of ME!!! :-)
another 2010 goal met.
Jennifer (my daughter) and I in Maine
You know how you buy paper and then stash it never pulling it out and wondering years later why you bought it to begin with? Yes that is me, I am a paperaholic... something draws me to a paper line and I have to have it... and so on .. but makes for fun searching for something different to use.. and end up kinda liking it.. hehehe
This was American Crafts cardstock
Daisy D's - Autumn collection from a few years back
Stickers, patterned paper are from this collection
Used my Quickutz scalloped border and bead dies for this.
Random buttons from collection
Until next time!
2.01.2010
New Sketch
Here it is this week's Sunday Sketch from Studio Calico!
I anxiously awaited this sketch (and revisited and created with the previous ones) all day yesterday. Well when this one came up I was ummmm I don't know not sure if I can work with this! Mainly because of photos, not sure I could readily find something to crop 3 x 4 in size!!! Yikes, but dug alittle bit and came up with this.. Concept of layout was easy to use, struggle for me will be photos, but I am sure I could dig deeper and have lots of fun with it.
I used a LRS kit from May '08 Yes I have all my kits still. Good thing the end of 2009 and 2010 is all about using stash for me.. ;-)
This kit featured SEI papers! The Dill Blossom collection
Rub on Believe ` MM
unknown scraps of lace
SEI Brads
Prima Flowers
American Crafts ribbon for flower stem
Stickers ~ which I rarely use SEI
Thanks for looking!
Until next time!
I anxiously awaited this sketch (and revisited and created with the previous ones) all day yesterday. Well when this one came up I was ummmm I don't know not sure if I can work with this! Mainly because of photos, not sure I could readily find something to crop 3 x 4 in size!!! Yikes, but dug alittle bit and came up with this.. Concept of layout was easy to use, struggle for me will be photos, but I am sure I could dig deeper and have lots of fun with it.
I used a LRS kit from May '08 Yes I have all my kits still. Good thing the end of 2009 and 2010 is all about using stash for me.. ;-)
This kit featured SEI papers! The Dill Blossom collection
Rub on Believe ` MM
unknown scraps of lace
SEI Brads
Prima Flowers
American Crafts ribbon for flower stem
Stickers ~ which I rarely use SEI
Thanks for looking!
Until next time!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)