Collections from the Journey

[2010]

2010-01-02T00:08:00.003-06:00

Okay, I haven't posted anything in 6 months, but I'm back!!
I have decided that I am going to try to get back into scrapping and into my blog posts; I actually even completed a layout this evening. However, it is way to late to try to take a picture of it, so it will have to wait until tomorrow. I realized on Tuesday while cleaning my scrap area that I have 4 full SD cards of photos, which means I am so far behind that it's not even funny. I also renewed my membership at MOSH POSH so hopefully it will get me motivated to get scrappin'.
My plan is to stay more organized this year; hopefully finally find my scrap style and maybe finally complete an album. I also plan to use up as much of my product as possible... I keep buying and not using!! LOL.
Well Happy New year!

{almost half of 2009...}

2009-06-15T21:49:00.002-05:00

is gone!!!
I haven't updated my blog in over a month, I haven't sat down to scrap anything in over two months. There just isn't enough time in the day and I have to be honest I have been taking less and less pictures every week. If nothing else I certainly need to get back to picture taking because I don't get to get those moments back.
My solution? Well I always thought it was weird to see those moms/wives with the big organizers that had every minute of the week scheduled, but I think I need to be one of those moms. I need to alot time to scrap, time to play and time to relax otherwise it just won't happen.
Hopefully this will be the answer and at the same time should help me get it together all around.

{busy is an understatement}

2009-05-06T19:55:00.003-05:00

Although I am not a fan of being a SAHM, I have come to learn that you miss out on a lot when your a working mom. I was taking pictures everyday and blogging, scrapping, etc when I didn't have a job. Now I have a temporary position and I haven't taken a picture in over a month.
I was able to get some really fun shots of "the princess" however they were taken by dad!!!
Hopefully I will find some balance during the month of May - no promises though.
Okay I am going to try to at least start on a page tonight... and by start I mean at least pick out the photos and paper and maybe find my 3 embellishments... wish me scrap luck.

{i sewed}

2009-04-05T21:37:00.002-05:00

I am so excited about this... I feel like I'm actually making some scrapping progress. Today I pulled out my Provo Craft mini sewing machine and actually used it. My best friend purchased it for me years ago and I think I used it one time... well I have been seeing all these layouts with stitching so of course I want to run out and get a sewing machine. I decided if I can't use the one I got as a gift then I darn sure don't need another one. So I sewed!!!
Now of I could just get started on using up all of my stash.... I will be good to go. I hope everyone has a great week.

{29 + ?}

2009-04-01T22:46:00.002-05:00

I can't say that this day was any different than the rest.....
I was surprised to receive a cupcake at work today. Of course I took a picture since I knew I wouldn't have a cake and of course I didn't get around to uploading it. So, as you guessed I have no pictures to share.
I would like to say (on a positive note) that traffic today was not too bad... my drive home was only 30 minutes; compared to 1 hour and 10 minutes yesterday!!! That little bit of difference made for a pretty good day.
So even though the plan was to get back into scrapping today, I have decided to just relax and enjoy today and just in feet first tomorrow. I have already found some great sketches that I want to use and I plan on getting some pictures printed off tomorrow. Hopefully I can get enough to last through the weekend. I don't really have anything planned so I have plenty of time to get some scrapping done.
Okay well, my special day is coming to a close so I'm off to the land of dreams... until next time.

{working 9 to 6...}

2009-03-31T23:09:00.004-05:00

does anyone else see the problem with that title?
I started my temporary gig today and I can't express how much I HATE Atlanta traffic. It's almost like everybody in the entire state is on the highway at the exact same time.
Don't get me wrong it was so nice to get out of the house again and go to work but wow.... at least I know what to expect now.
The 9 to 6 thing is really throwing me off... I'm a 7 to 4 kinda girl and I will do 8 to 5 if you really need me to, but 9 to 6. By the time you get home and get settled; guess what? Bedtime. LOL!
So we finish with March and move into April tomorrow. I plan on keeping up with my blogging and hopefully adding pictures again. I realize this page is pretty boring; but right now I'm pretty boring. Hopefully with the start of a new year for me... things will change.

{saturday night life}

2009-03-28T23:59:00.001-05:00

I think this is about the busiest weekend I have had since this time last year (not including the weekends when I've been moving).

We started the day pretty late and headed to Dave & Busters for a birthday party. We spent about 3 hours there and of course the little Princess was in heaven. She loved all of the lights and sounds and although she hadn't had her nap she did pretty well. She did finally crash and burn about 2 and 1/2 hours in. We came home so that the adults could rest for an hour or so... and off we went again.

Our next stop was Gladys and Ron's chicken and waffles. I must say I was not excited about the idea of chicken and waffles together and neither was DH. Apparently EVERYONE else in Atlanta is a fan because we waited for over an hour for a table! Myself and DH and my SIL ended up ordering chicken and waffles. I however could not bring myself to eat them both in the same sitting. The waffle was good... but the chicken I had to put in a to go box to eat later.

I of course had to take some pictures to remember the event... as I am sure we will not be returning. At least it's something we can mark off of our "Atlanta To Do List"... I think the next thing that we will tackle on the list will be The Varsity.

{been meaning to...}

2009-03-27T21:23:00.001-05:00

Okay so I can't believe that a week has already gone by and I haven't updated. I must admit, it's been busy though and overall it was a pretty great week. I can't believe how fast the month is flying by. Only 4 more days until my birthday; not sure how I feel about it yet.
Anyway, I was pretty excited to find out that I won the theme contest over at Mosh Posh. I can't wait to see what the ladies come up with for the month... they always produce such great pages. If you get a chance check out the kit for April... I am lovin' the new Thickers!!!
Now if I could just win something in the Spring Fling online shop hop it really will be a good month.
We are getting ready to head out of the door but hopefully I will update again very soon, at least 2-3 more times before the week is out. I have been scrapping and I have been meaning to post a couple of layouts but I found out after I finally found the AA batteries that I knew I had purchased... that somehow I have managed to break my point and shoot camera. (it comes on, but won't take pictures... needless to say I am sad). Of course I have been fiddling with it for the past few days trying to make it work, not sure why because I don't know the first thing about digital camera. Wonder how much it would cost to get it fixed - however nowadays I can probably just buy a new one for next to nothing.
Okay... off we go.

{movie weekend}

2009-03-22T21:13:00.002-05:00

Somehow I have figured out a way to watch three movies this weekend with hopefully one more tonight. All of the movies were pretty good and one of course had me crying for no reason at all.
I watched; Mirrors (horror), What happens in Vegas (comedy), Made of Honor (girly comedy) and I hope to finish the weekend off with Saw IV (horror - which I have already seen, but I love horror movies). You know sometimes I think I love movies too much but then I come to my senses and think - No Way! Oh and I almost forgot I watched Brown Sugar again.
As for scrapping - I got nothing done. I didn't even take a picture of the few pages that I have been able to complete because I can't seem to find one AA battery in this entire house. Maybe I will have better luck tomorrow because I know there is at least one pack somewhere in the house.
I was able to get my coupon binder all organized and ready for use again. I tried this whole coupon thing before and failed miserably. I just can't wrap my head around stockpiling things. However I am going to try to commit to at least use the coupons to save some money at the grocery store. I mean now a day we all want to save money right?
Okay, well while I am waiting on my movie to download from On Demand (greatest invention ever). I plan on organizing my old scrap sketches and idea pages. If nothing else when tomorrow morning comes I will 95% more organized then I was on Friday.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

{spring has arrived}

2009-03-20T23:16:00.000-05:00

I must admit that I spent most of my day indoors. We did go do some bowling, which I am sure will me so much more fun once Lil C can bowl. Right now we divide our time between bowling and running after/entertaining the little one. Maybe we can find one of those fake bowling alleys that have the little balls so that she can participate.
Dad did take the princess to the playground to run around and play and slide so at least there was some outdoor fun for the day. I haven't had a chance to check and see if he took pictures yet. Of course dad isn't as anal about the camera and capturing everything on film. Although when he does grab it and take pictures he always gets great shots.
Okay well I don't feel like scrapping and believe it or not I am 85% organized at this point and my desk is 98% clean so I might just head to bed. I came to realize yesterday that I will be turning another year older in about 11 days... wow time is flying by.

Hope everyone had a great first day of Spring!!!

{st. patty's day}

2009-03-17T19:58:00.003-05:00

Happy green day to everyone. It's been pretty quiet here today, we took a picture to compare with last year and although I haven't had a chance to do so, I know there is a major difference. Last year our baby girl was only 4 months old and now she's 16 months... time really does fly by.

I am still busy simplifying my process over here and my "ready made" kits are working wonders... I can just grab the one I think works best and add whatever extra embellishments I think I need and I'm done. Using my sketches has been helping as well and I went back to using my challenge can again.

I shake it up and pick the first three tiles that fall out - for my last project they were; bling, journal spot and rub-ons. It keeps me from using the same thing every time and from constantly trying to figure out exactly what to use. I have definitely had less scrap related stress and I don't waste time like I use to looking for ideas and wasting hours browsing the internet for inspiration.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

{caitlyn, no}

2009-03-13T22:27:00.002-05:00

If I had to guess I would say that these two words are the words I say the most everyday.
Caitlyn, no don't hit the dog. Caitlyn, no don't play with that. Caitlyn, no don't put that in the toilet. Caitlyn, no don't touch the TV. Caitlyn, no don't throw that. Anyway you get my point.
I try to imagine if a boy would be this much trouble; there is no way. I mean I don't even want to be around when she hits 2 because if she gets any more mischievous I am going to SCREAM!!

Anywho, we had a family nite and went to the mall to window shop and then to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner (which we brought home to eat). I am pretty tired so other than doing some planning/sketching I think I might cut my night short and head to bed (which I am typing at 11:43pm; isn't it too late to say I'm cutting my night short?). I have been having trouble sleeping though so I guess it's not really up to me.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

{worst week of the year}

2009-03-10T21:56:00.003-05:00

This week is turning out to be terrible and it's only Tuesday. I'm starting to wonder if this year is only going bad because I have stated that 2009 will be my year. So as a test, I am not going to sign my post with that anymore to see if there are any changes. Today was one for the books and I still have an hour to go so it may even get worse.
Other than that I did manage to get a layout done today - with my "new scrapbooking" attitude. It's not perfect, but it does exactly what it's supposed to do; tell the story. Anyway I used one of the sketches from 52 sketches as my inspiration. I love her sketches and they are so easy to use.
Alright so I'm off to finish the remaining 55 minutes of the day. Wish me luck!

{is it just me...}

2009-03-08T21:14:00.004-05:00

or did today just fly by?
First things first; that time change thing did not help matters any. Why don't we get to do time change on a day other than the weekend, like Monday!!! I feel like it threw off my entire schedule. Don't get me wrong I love the fact that it was still nice and sunny outside at 7pm, but that doesn't help with the fact that I'm tired.

Anywho, I did manage to get some work done. I have really embraced what I set out to do, I am back to using sketches and planning my pages; and I must say it feels really good to know that something is getting done. I was able to pull out one of my Mosh Posh kits (from August 2006 - yes I said August 2006) and plan my pages so that I will get at least 6 pages out of the kit and still have scraps to work with. It made me realize that I obviously have way to much stuff and I really do need to start using it.

One more thing that I realized is that I don't think that traditional kit clubs are for me anymore. I have been doing some research and have found that I like the idea of smaller kits with different papers from different manufacturers (i.e Apron Strings, Flavor of the Month). You get 3-4 different mini kits (with a small amount of embellishments). At first I thought it was not enough stuff, but then I realized after I finished planning out my pages last night I pretty much have 6 pages that look quite a bit alike....just because of the similar look of the paper.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{work in progress}

2009-03-05T21:46:00.004-06:00

I am happy to say that I have started on my cards for the 365 Card blog (2 down - 3 to go). Of course by tomorrow morning I will be behind yet another day. I am hoping to get all 3 of my remaining cards done tonight. I have a Coke and some yummy cinnamon graham crackers to keep my occupied; not to mention a couple of episodes of Law & Order SUV and Criminal Intent (my true scrapping companions).
Anyway I am fully planning to get some pictures posted tomorrow (of whatever I have finished). I need to get back in the habit of scrapping and keeping my blog updated.
On a totally different note... I have a new scrapping goal for 2009. I have noticed that in every issue of Creating Keepsakes this year the focus has been on getting more pages done, organizing, simplify your process, etc. All things that I need to adapt. I put off scrapping because I think I need the perfect photo and the perfect paper so that my page will be perfect (which it never is). I really need to get out of that mind set; remember why I'm doing this, get more journaling on my pages (for when I'm gone) and get those pages done.
So my goal is to find my style, get back in the habit of writing down ideas and drawing sketches, get the pages completed and remember who I'm doing this for.... Me and my Family!

Talk to you soon!

*Making 2009 My Year*

{already behind}

2009-03-03T21:00:00.002-06:00

It's only the 3rd day of the month and I am already behind on something!!
I wanted to have my scraproom at least halfway complete so that I could sit down and create something. If I had to guess I would say its more than halfway finished but the stack of broken down cardboard boxes does not lend to a very creative environment.
Oh well, I will have to think of something.
As for the project I wanted to start - I found a new card site called 365 cards. Yes, that's a card a day and since I haven't started yet it means I am currently 3 cards behind AND a card box (holder) to hold all the cards. I will hopefully catch up by the end of the week. (that doesn't include the altered box!).
If you get a chance go check them out; the link is over there -------->

*Making 2009 My Year*

{march? - are you serious?}

2009-03-01T23:06:00.002-06:00

I can't believe it's already March!!! Where does the time go?
Looking back; I see that I didn't do any better with keeping up with my blog last month.
I must say that I have been busy unpacking and job hunting so blogging wasn't priority 1.
I am making small steps in getting my scraproom in order so hopefully by the end of the week I can get started on something.
Today was an inside day -it pretty much snowed all day!! I was amazed and so was Caitlyn; we were so used to the 80 degree weather in Florida and then we get here and SNOW? I will say I was able to get an awesome picture of the house and yard all covered in the white stuff. This will be my first winter/snow layout in 3 years!!! Pretty excited.
Anyway I hope everyone had a fabulous February and that you have an even better March.
Talk to you soon.

*Making 2009 My Year!*

{...still unpacking}

2009-02-23T21:40:00.002-06:00

So, we are in our house and I am surrounded by boxes.
I have no motivation to unpack; not even my scrap stuff. I am busy being a stay at home mom and that takes up 99% of my time. I can't even imagine what Caitlyn will be like when she gets 2 because right now she is wearing me out.
I have pulled out a few magazines so that I can browse through for some ideas, but I have no idea when I will actually get a chance to sit down and scrap. I can say proudly that I am keeping up with my project 365. The only drawback will be that when I do get a chance to sit down and work on it I will have almost 6 weeks worth of photos to scrap.
Anyway, I am going to get back to looking for a job - staying at home is driving me crazy.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{happy v day}

2009-02-14T21:56:00.006-06:00

This will be a quick post as I am so tired from yesterdays move and the drive from Florida to Atlanta that I can barely keep my eyes open.
Hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine's day. I found a couple of pictures of my two loves to post in honor of the holiday.

As you can see I am still in love with black and white photos.

I will try to catch up once we get settled in the new home. I get one day of rest before we move so I'm going to take full advantage.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{tomorrow is the day}

2009-02-11T23:22:00.003-06:00

Okay so I am nowhere near ready for the movers; but they will be here in the morning to start packing. I figure I can try to stay one step ahead of them and I should be okay. Not sure how that will work out with the "Little Princess" right next to me every step of the way, but we will see.
My plan was to clean the refrigerator but I decided to come update my blog instead and also do a little job hunting; there really aren't enough hours in the day. So I have now changed my plan to getting up at 7:00 am or so and cleaning it then (before the trash man comes). Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I figure it will be about a month before I have anything scrappy to share, however I did make a little "challenge book" last night (hope to post tomorrow) with some of my stash. This way I can keep a list of the challenges/prompts/sketches I see online and want to do and I can check them off as I get them done. This way I always have something type of inspiration close by.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{monday once again}

2009-02-09T20:25:00.003-06:00

So it's Monday and it's really nice here in Florida. I am busy getting things ready for the move on Friday. I can't say that I'm enjoying it, but I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful daughter here to entertain me everyday. She just never ceases to amaze me.
Anyway, I was able to get some scrappin' done this weekend (only 1 page). I have found that that I have fallen back into the pattern of spending all my time on the internet; either looking at scrapbook stuff or looking for a job. I have got to step away from the laptop again.
Okay I am off to watch "Big Bang Theory" - thank goodness they moved it to 9:30 so that I wouldn't have to miss it due to the Presidential Address.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{february?}

2009-02-04T20:18:00.003-06:00

I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I noticed that I only had a handful of posts last month which means I'm obviously not doing as well as I wanted to do this year with my blog upkeep.
Anywho... I am still in ATL and I am still job hunting so no scrapping or anything crafty for me right now although I am happy to report that I am keeping up with my project 365. I do hope that my year gets more interesting becuase right now it looks like we lead a pretty boring life.
Okay so we are scheduled to head back to Florida tomorrow and even though I will be busy getting packed/organized etc. I plan on scrapping at least on page. Wish me luck.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{ATL}

2009-01-25T21:01:00.003-06:00

I guess you can tell by my title that I am in Atlanta.
The family loaded into the car yesterday and drove from Fort Myers to Atlanta. My DH seems to think it's not that bad of a drive.... I don't agree.
Anyway, that means a break from scrapping for about two weeks but I figure this will at least give me a chance to take a bunch of photos of Caitlyn and daddy. We will be here for about two weeks before we head back to pack up the house and make the "real move".
Okay well I'm off to make some memories to scrap - Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

*Making 2009 My Year*

{purge}

2009-01-20T22:40:00.004-06:00

I'm sure you know what that means.... and it's not going very well.
It's amazing how I can continue to talk myself into keeping papers that I know I'm not going to use. I mean how long do I really need to keep this stack of vellum paper? What makes me think that a day will come along when I will be working on a layout and think "I need that striped sheet of chatterbox vellum"... It sounds even crazier now that I'm typing it.
I can say that I have established a stack of papers, stickers, rub-ons, etc. to get rid of, but I find it very difficult to actually throw them away. Maybe I will donate them or something.
Anyway, I'm off to continue my purging as I'm sure that when we move I will no longer have a scraproom (I can't even imagine).

*Making 2009 My Year*

{first page of 2009}

2009-01-18T11:23:00.004-06:00

Okay, I am finally getting around to posting something scrappy.
If you wondering; no I still haven't gotten any photo editing software and I am realizing everyday that I really do need to buy some so that editing and resizing my photos wouldn't be so difficult.

Anyway this layout is based on the challenge over at The Design Experiment. This is the first challenge that I have ever done of theirs and I love it. They have challenges that are meaningful and that make you think. Hopefully I can keep it up now that they are doing twice a month challenges. Thanks to Sasha for turning me on to them. The ladies over there are super talented so if you get a chance go check them out.

I'm getting ready to do some Sunday "baby's naptime" scrapping while I have a couple of hours. Which means I might have some more scrappy posts tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having an excellent weekend.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{sugar free jello}

2009-01-12T21:55:00.004-06:00

Okay where have I been?
Am I the only person out there that didn't know how delicious sugar free jello was?
I think it might have to do with getting older because I'm pretty sure that the last time I tried it; it wasn't this good. Anyway, I have to keep it in the house now. It's great when you get a craving for something sweet.
Okay enough about that....
I completed the challenge over at The Design Experiment (no I don't have the picture yet). The topic was "having one more hour in the day". I decided that I would try to find a "scrap home" this year. I don't really belong to any message boards right now and although I love looking at all the challenge/sketch sites I never actually sit down to complete them; so it's one of the scrapping goals that I'm adding to my list.
Anyway I hope everyone is having a great week and is getting a good start on the year.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{work in progress}

2009-01-06T22:04:00.004-06:00

just wanted to check in... I have been cleaning and searching the net and reading some new scrapping magazines (loving the new changes that Creating Keepsakes made).

Anyway, I am scrapping...what am I working on? Yes, you guessed it - Project 365
I have always prided myself on being a leader and not a follower, but when it comes to this craft... I have no problem jumping on a band wagon or two.
I wasn't going to do the "picture a day thing" but I love the idea of capturing and scrapping your everyday memories so I thought this is PERFECT.
Anyway I totally lifted an idea from an idea I saw on Two Peas. I purchased a 1 year planner/calender and it has room for an entry everyday (including up to cropped 4x6 photo).
I can do a little scrapping with the picture on each day or just journaling if I want. I love that I get to use my scraps and I will capture an entire year in photos.
I of course don't have a photo right now, but hopefully I will have something for you by the end of the week.
I hope everyones week is going great so far.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{new year, new memories}

2009-01-03T21:45:00.003-06:00

I can't believe it is actually 2009!!!
It's like 2008 just flew by. I can remember when I first started my blog while I was on maternity leave at the end of 2007 and now I have already been blogging for over a year. Even though I did have some "down" time every now and then.
After looking over my blog I have realized that I really need to do better job actually "making memories". I was going to make a list of resolutions/goals but then I decided to just settled with
"Make 2009 my year!!" I decided that this would not only apply to myself, but also to my marriage, my scrapping and everything else. I believe if I go into this year with a positive outlook then it will be a great year.
I hope 2009 is already turning into a great year for everyone.

*Making 2009 My Year*

{goodbye 2008}

2008-12-31T23:04:00.002-06:00

It's actually already 2009 in Florida, but since I am in Texas - it's only 11:06.
I decided to post tonight so that I would get back in the habit of posting. I wanted to say goodbye to 2008 and Hello to 2009!!!
I only have a couple of "goals" for this year; as it realates to scrapping.
* spend more time making memories
* stay on top of updating my blog

As for personal "goals" I have just a few simple ones and a couple of challenging goals. I will share them at another time, but for now - Happy New Year!!!

HELLO 2009!!!

*Make 2009 Your Year.*

{for kelly p}

2008-11-20T20:15:00.003-06:00

I know I haven't been blogging lately and believe it or not I actually have been getting some pages done. I think I needed to step away from the internet for a bit and use my paper resources for a change. I will hopefully post some work soon.
The point of my post: the ever so talented Kelly Purkey has asked for a favor and I decided I would help her. I am always stalking her blog and admiring her work and of course I love to find that the latest magazine purchase has a KP creation in it so for that why wouldn't I post a simple statement on my page.

crowdSPRING, hire Kelly Purkey for your new Community Marketing Manager

As for the rest of you... have a wonderful Friday.

{quick update}

2008-10-22T19:20:00.003-05:00

I have been MIA again however this time I have a good reason. WE ARE MOVING AGAIN!!!!
Hubby's company is relocating us to ATLANTA! and I am NOT happy. Yes, I realize that I don't like it here but I have a bad feeling about Atlanta. The catch is they wanted us moved in two weeks... yes I said two weeks!!
So I'm sure anyone could understand why I have been busy. I haven't had time to scrap or do anything becuase my brain is going 60 miles a minute. Luckily we weren't even finished unpacking from the last move so there's not as much to do. I don't have any of the details just yet but I will fill you in as I get them.
I have completed a couple of layouts, but taking pictures of them is a different story. Hopeful I will get back on track soon. Hope everyone is having a great week.

{scrap free weekend}

2008-10-05T21:09:00.005-05:00

I promise I had every intention of getting some scrapping done this weekend, but as you can tell, that didn't happen. First, I couldn't find any pictures to scrap. Then the pictures that I did want to scrap (which I ordered online from CVS) turned out like crap. I didn't look at them when I picked them up and when I finally did open the package I was thinking "seriously I paid for this?" Anyway, I went back to CVS and the cashier/photo lady printed them again for me and they turned out much better.
Question to self - Why in the hell won't you plug in the photo printer setting next to your desk and print your own pictures?
Well between bad picture and trying to keep the "Princess" busy, I haven't had time to sit down and do anything. As a matter of fact, it's currently 10:15pm and she is STILL up!!! She is tearing up my scraproom and ripping all of the old scrapping magazines!!
At least we had a chance to go out and play yesterday. I wanted to give her a chance to really practice on her walking and she seemed to have fun in the process so all in all it was a good weekend.

On a scrappy note. I found yet another kit club (A kiss on the chic) and it looks like it might be pretty darn sweet. If you get a chance stop by the blog and see what the DT did with the October kit. Those are some pretty talented ladies. My favorite is the felt book.
Okay everyone have a great Monday!!!

{okay, okay}

2008-10-01T20:12:00.003-05:00

I hate to put this out there and then turn around and go AWOL again, but I think I might be back. I have been spending all my free time browsing the net looking for some inspiration something to get me going. I finally decided to try the September challenge over at word.picture
and it was just what I needed. (I will get a picture as soon as I can).
Let's see it's October 1st and I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. I feel like every time I turn around another week has passed by. WOW!
There are some really interesting things going on this month. There is a new kit club that started today called Kraft Girls kits. The October kit has the new Pink Paislee and looks pretty yummy. Also my dear friend Jemma has started a sketch site (where I will totally be hanging out) called Rough Draft. She and Zoe will be posting sketches for you to work on so stop by and check it out.
Lastly, I skipped on my October kit from Mosh Posh. Although it is an awesome kit, I just don't think I will use it. This means that I have a "little" extra money ( I do mean little because Kristen's kit are so well priced) to use on another kit. Anyone have any suggestions? And before you ask - yes, I would get the Kraft Girl kit, but I just got Pink Paislee paper in my Mosh Posh kit last month so I am looking for something different.
On a non-scrapping note. My mom is coming to Florida in a couple of weeks so I'm going to pack Caitlyn up and make the 2 hour trip to go see her, or rather to let her see Caitlyn (no one wants to see me anymore).
Oh and back to scrapping... has anyone seen the new sheer paper from KI Memories? I got some at my LSS and Yum-O. Also the new "Daily Grind" line from Fancy Pants!!! WOW. I am working on a total scraplift with it right now that I should be able to show this weekend.
Okay have a fabulous Thursday.
*A little secret: I like to call it Surprise Thursday because something unexpected always seems to happen (sometimes good, sometimes bad) but there always seems to be a surprise. Can't wait to see what it will be tomorrow.

{isn't this sad?}

2008-09-18T21:35:00.004-05:00

At this point I am averaging 2 posts a week. The even sadder thing is that in those two posts I have absolutely nothing interesting to say. It wouldn't be so bad if I at least had a layout or a card to share, but I can't even offer that.
I've been doing really good getting my scraproom clean and organized and I just picked up Caitlyn's 9 month pictures on Tuesday, so of course I have to scrap some of those. So I would say that come Saturday I should be in full scrap mode... although I did plan on taking my little princess to the park so she could swing and slide. Mommy is getting tired and sore from holding her while I slide down the carpeted stairs. I must say that hearing her laugh makes it worth it.
Anywho... I hope everyone has a fabulous Friday!!!

BTW... check out this new challenge site, they are looking for designers!

{why in the...}

2008-09-14T21:43:00.004-05:00

heck is it so hard for me to remember to do my 12 of 12 every month? I always seem to remember the day after and we all know it's not called 13 of 13 so that doesn't help.

Quick update....

-had league on Friday - actually bowled okay.

- super sad about this, have been upset all weekend, my prayers go out to her family and friends. (check out her awesome work here)

-went to the crop, got 1 layout and 3 cards done (had the most delicious pork tenderloin EVER)

-watched Redition (love me some Reease Witherspoon) - pretty good movie

-spent today napping and playing with Caitlyn.

-washing clothes before I go to bed.

Maybe I'll do a 15 of 15 tomorrow. :o)
Hope eveyone had a great weekend and has a wonderful week!!

Don't forget to enjoy every moment - time is life. It's the only thing that you can never get back - when it goes, it's irrevocably gone. (Valley of the Dolls)

{100th post}

2008-09-08T20:54:00.002-05:00

Okay i have been putting this post off for some time becuase I wanted it to be interesting since it is my 100th post... well I realized that if I was waiting on something interesting to happen in my life I would be waiting for awhile.
So here it is post 100. I do have a couple of interesting scrap things to share. First I have been hopping around the internet and found some really fun challenge blogs, I put them over there on the right side ----> There is a new mini book challenge blog (because we all have un-started mini albums) and there is a new card challenge blog coming. The one I found most interesting though is the word.picture blog. Every month they basically given you written directions (guidelines) on how to create a layout. The catch is you use the instructions however you interpret them. This way almost every layout will turn out different. I'm sure I don't do it justice, so go check it out yourself.
Alright my last bit of news.......wait for it.......
Yes, you guessed it, I'm going to the Gulf Harbour crop this Saturday (but only for a few hours) this will be my first time leaving Caitlyn alone with her daddy, but I really needed some "me" time, plus this will give me a chance to make some scrappy friends. There is a delicious brunch planned and some really neat make and takes so I'm pretty excited. I have a list of things I want to work one, but we will see what I actually get done.
Alright, I'm off to do some reading... my book is still in it's slow stage but I'm hoping things will pick up soon. Have a fabulous Tuesday all!!!

{it's already September!}

2008-09-03T20:26:00.008-05:00

I'm still here don't worry. However my life has been so uneventful over the past week or so that I honestly have nothing to scrap about. Before you ask... no I'm not completely caught up on all my scrapping, there is plenty of stuff for me to scrap about. I guess the better statement would have been I don't feel like scrapping.
I went and purchased a couple of things to hopefully get me in the mood. My friend Sasha (who by the way is a scrappin' genius and it always keepin' it real) said that the new October Afternoon was the bomb so I went and bought... it's still in the bag!! Then I decided to order one of the Noel kits that Sasha had been going on about on her blog... she even did a video. Yes, you guessed it... it was sold out.
So I've spent a few hours looking for a new kit to make me go..."I have to have it" because I thought it would get me in the mood... didn't happen. Man. I should have ordered that kit the first time I looked at it!!!
Which brings me to my final "get in the mood" option which was offered to me by my super great blogger friend Jemma - Clean up your scrap space!!!
This however I will have to put off until tomorrow. :o)
I did go to Barnes and Noble's the other day and somehow walked out with this

Not really sure why... it was really big in the 60's and I figured I hadn't read a book in... FOREVER so why not?
So far so good...
Well I am going to do a little organizing before I settle into my book so I'm off. Hope everyone is having a great week.

{oh my gosh}

2008-08-27T21:14:00.006-05:00

I sat down to try to scrap something (because I was lucky enough to get "the princess" to bed at 8:30). Well, after I spent some time talking to Hubby on Yahoo Messenger and browsing the internet... yes, you guessed it - it's bed time.
Also, my desk is so messy that I only have a 9 x 4 area to work in and that means I would have to clean first... not going to happen. Not tonight anyway! So Nicole what's keeping you from cleaning... (no answer).
On a non-scrapping note. I start my 7 day cleanse tomorrow and I am not excited about it, but I know I need it. I eat so bad and on top of that don't work out (bad combo). I'm sure my lack of soda and goodies will have me pissed for a few days however I know it will be worth it in the end. Wish me luck!
I did realize that I never posted my layouts from the August Scrapcakes kit. So, here is one of them. The kit had a ton of wonderful paper and this layout is on some yummy Kelly Panacci paper.

I totally put a circle over the top left corner of that picture because you could see right down my shirt!! Don't tell anyone, even though I guess I just did!! LOL!
Alright, I'm off. Hope everyone has a super dooper fabulous Thursday.

{where does the day go?}

2008-08-25T21:07:00.003-05:00

It seems like I blink and it's gone. I wake up, go to work, run errands at lunch, get off and spend some time playing with Caitlyn and before you know it, it's 8pm. Time for dinner, bath, bed.
I really need to manage my time better, if that's possible.
I wish I had time to sit down and scrap... I have tons of new stuff that I haven't even touched yet. I have tons of old stuff that I need to get to and there is stuff that's getting ready to come out that I'm going to want. What to do? Okay that was me just venting! LOL!
I wanted to do a quick update while I was sitting in my scraproom looking for a couple of photos to scrap. I really want to do Sketch #2 over at Pink Sketches. At least if I commit to that I know I'll get at least one layout a week done. LOL!
I also need to finish organizing my scraproom. It's been almost 3 months and it's still not finished I still have stuff to unpack and throw away. Although I have found a new home for alot of my unwanted items (one of my co-workers is a scrapper).
Okay so now that I haven't found my pictures and have watched 20 minutes of Amityville 2 (because there is NOTHING else on)... I'm going to bed. Not because I'm tired, but because I'm about 95% sure that Miss Caitlyn will wake up at about 1:00am (for no reason) and I want to at least have a couple of hours of sleep in my sleep bank when that happens.
It's amazing that someone that's only been here for 9 months runs my life, I hope she doesn't think this is permanent!

{friday nite at home}

2008-08-22T22:34:00.005-05:00

We were supposed to bowl tonight but that didn't happen so it's been a night of Cowboy's football and some random movie about some man putting people on an island and whoever is left alive is the winner. (The condemned). Please understand that I am in no way recommending this movie... I am just letting you know what I'm watching. LOL!

So I finished my layout for the Pink Sketches blog... I hope you went and checked it out. I'm pretty sure the next sketch is revealed tomorrow. I can't wait!!

I had one more July 4th photo to scrap and I was able to get it finished using the sketch. I haven't added my journaling yet, but I thought I should go ahead and get my layout posted and I can get my journaling added later.

Hope everyone has a great Saturday. I am headed to bed, I don't think I'm going to finish the movie. Plus I want to be well rested so I can get some scrapping done tomorrow.

{we survived Fay}

2008-08-20T21:52:00.002-05:00

So we haven't even been in Sunny South Florida (yes, I'm saying that with a frown on my face) for 6 months and guess what... we have to deal with a darn tropical storm (Fay). Of course I'm glad that it wasn't a hurricane, but it's still an inconvenience either way.
Anyway, I found a new sketch sight that I already love. It's called Pink Sketches. The first sketch was posted this weekend and I already have it completed!! I haven't had a chance to take a picture yet, but I plan on getting it posted tomorrow. If you get a chance go check it out and play along.
Okay that's it for right now... I know I'm very boring. I will try to get out and do some stuff so that I at least have some pictures to share.
Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!

{It's Jemma day today}

2008-08-14T21:23:00.005-05:00

Some of you might wonder what I'm talking about, but I have decided that today will forever go down in history as "Jemma day" for me. Why you ask... well that is a fabulous question.
The first reason is because I finally scrapped something for myself... not DT stuff, but simply for me. And I used Jemma's sketch as inspriation (thanks Jemma). I have been saying that I was going to use one of her fabulous sketches for so long now and well I finally got around to it. Here is my layout and I even managed to use some old stuff even though I now have tons of new stuff I need to use. LOL!

I had to blur out my address so no crazy people (you know who you are) show up at my door.
Also, don't click on the picture because it is HUGE... I haven't figured out Elements so I don't know how to resize my photos.
The second reason that I am dedicating today to Jemma is because she also inspired me to work out. She didn't say or do anyone thing, but just the fact that she is strong enough to push herself to do what she needs to do to get to the goals that she has for herself made me think that I too need to push myself and be the strong female that I know I am so I got up off my butt and walked 2 miles today. It might not sound like much but to me it is. I always find excuses to not work out and today I made myself "just do it" and for some reason my dear friends Jemma crossed my mind and I thought to myself.. Jemma would get it done!!
So here's to you Jemma!! Thanks for the inspiration.
And in my book; today 8/14/08 is Jemma Day!! It's so awesome to have a friend like you in my life.
*Next on my to do list... the awesome sketch at Sketch This.

{I need scrap counseling}

2008-08-11T21:36:00.004-05:00

It amazes me how long it's been since I have actually posted a layout or card. The fact that I don't have any photo editing software hasn't helped with that at all. So I have downloaded a trial of Photoshop Elements to see if that's the way I want to go and I must say so far so good. I have already created one sketch and cloned some unwanted to people out of my photos... this is pretty sweet.
Anyway, this means that tomorrow I will be posting some pictures because right now I have no creative mojo and I'm going to go upstairs and spend some QT (quality time) with my hubby. This will also give me some time to browse through a couple of scrappy mags to see if I can find some inspiration.
The Scrapcakes August kit is available and I must admit it was super fun to work with. It has some yummy October Afternoon and a ton of paper from the Kelly Panacci line. You can check it out here. I will post the projects I did with it tomorrow.
Okay hope you had a fabulous Monday!!

{believe it or not}

2008-08-06T22:07:00.002-05:00

I am scrapping however I am currently without photo editing software so I can't take pictures and post stuff. So I am trying to decide if I want to purchase Photoshop Elements. I of course don't want to spend the money for it, but if I plan on taking picture and posting them then I really do need it.
I will have a decision made in the next 24 hours because I have DT stuff that I have to post... so any suggestions would be great. The majoirty of my friends over at Memorable Seasons say they have Photoshop Elements and they love it. So even though I HATE to be a follower I think I might have to get on the band wagon for this one.
Okay well it's late and I really need to get to bed... I will hopefully be able to post tomorrow even if it means going upstairs to the home PC and using that software. :o(

{go ahead...}

2008-08-04T21:55:00.004-05:00

call me a liar. I can't believe that it's been over a week since I updated last. Here I was saying how I was feeling 95% percent and that turned out to not be the case. Anyway, now I really do feel like I'm 95%.
I have been working on my Memorable Seasons projects and challenges and I am working on the Scrapcakes August kit which is super yummy (sorry I can't show you).
If you are interested in some challenges for the month, stop by the MS board and take part in our All About Me challenges. There will be a new prompt every Monday to get you scrapping about YOU!!
There is also an awesome kit at MS this month (put together by the ubertalented JenM)... you can check it out here.
As for me... once I get caught up on my DT duties... you can find me at Dreamgirls for their August challenge (another all about me challenge) that I think is awesome, so go play with those ladies and you can also stop by Scrapin Friendzy (link to the right). There are doing a super cute Sizzlin' Summer Wrap Up for August which sounds fun!!!
Okay so now that I have semi-updated, I'm off to scrap for a few minutes... or I might just go to bed and have creative scrappy thoughts in my head for tomorrow.
Hope you all had a Super Dooper Summer Saturday.
BTW - I figure if there are so many online sites doing "All About Me" as the theme for the month then why don't you make August all about you. I know I am. Let's see what can I get into to?....

{thank you}

2008-07-26T21:19:00.003-05:00

I just want to say "thank you" to all of my internet buddies. I have received numerous emails from people I have never met, asking if I was okay and offering an ear if I needed one. Well to all of you... Thank you very much!!!
I am about 95% sure that I am out of this "funk" I have been in. I am ready to return to my "normal" scrappy self. I don't want you to think that I totally abandoned scrapping during my time of "mojolessness" (even I can't expect anyone to accept that as a word).
I did get my card done for the July My Sketch World sketch however Lucy hasn't posted them yet so I can't post it here yet. I will share soon though. I also used some of my stash - as I was trying to challenge myself, and made a clock for my scrap room. I plan on getting a picture taken tomorrow. I must admit that I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Also I had no idea that I had sooo much KI Memories paper in my stash. I'm almost embarrassed.
Okay well little Ms. C is in the bed so Cornelius and I are going to try to watch a movie... hope everyone had a Super Dooper Summer Saturday. I can't take credit for that - it's courtesy of the Disney Channel

{i don't know why}

2008-07-19T21:38:00.005-05:00

I am so "down" lately. I guess that my email from last week really threw me off more than I gave it credit for. I haven't scrapped this week... just don't feel like it.

Caitlyn went to bed at 7pm tonight and I just can't bring myself to pick up a piece of pattern paper or photo. I just want to go get in the bed... however I'm not tired!!

Okay well I also realized today that I missed 12 of 12 again this month and that pissed me off.

I guess July is not going to be my month.

On the brighter side I have awesome friends, especially the super talented and wonderfully special Jemma - whom I love BTW. She is awesome and although I have never met her I know I am blessed to have her in my life. She made me feel a whole lot better.

Oh and she also recently mentioned to me that I need more layouts of myself so even though the picture is terrible I did get one done with the July Scrapcakes kit. Enjoy Jemma.

This is basically some KI Memories Bloom and some Luxe rub-ons.

I also got a 4th of July layout done of Caitlyn and Cornelius. The picture again wasn't that great but I like how the layout turned out. Plus I was just happy to get a picture of the two of them.

This one is all Scenic Route. Stickers, buttons, patterned paper and chipboard.

You can get this stuff in the Scenic Route kit at Memorable seasons here. I love all of it, plus I think the price is sweet.

Okay so hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday night and I plan on getting some scrappin' done tomorrow!!

*One more thing... Jemma has a great sketch up on her blog so go give it a try.

{umm..........?}

2008-07-13T21:56:00.004-05:00

It's Sunday, which means work tomorrow.

I had to get a new battery for my car today (thank you Florida weather). Other than that I got nothing done today.

I purchased an MP3 player on Friday- no not an iPOD, maybe next time. The sad part about it is that I feel so 'blah" that I don't even feel like putting any songs on it. I'm not sure what is wrong with me.

I do have some layouts to share from the July Scrapcakes kit which is SOLD OUT!! How exciting is that? BTW if you need a little inspiration, we are starting a new contest tomorrow which will run through the end of the month. So be sure to check the message board for details.

I wish I had the energy and the time to start a challenge blog.... I have a ton of ideas, but I'm not sure I could dedicate the necessary time needed. We will see.

Okay off to bed, hopefully some rest will get me back to myself.

{I needed some time}

2008-07-10T21:05:00.005-05:00

I didn't fall off the face of the earth, but I will say that I wish I had for about 10 minutes.

Monday evening I received a very disturbing email from someone after they visited my blog. I'm not sure exactly what this person was trying to achieve but I will give them credit for putting a hiccup in my week and throwing me slightly off track, but other than that... it's back to business as usual.

So with that said.. the July kit is up at Scrapcakes and it is so fun. It is jam packed with yummy paper from Luxe Designs, My Mind's Eye and KI Memories. Go grab one while you still can. Oh and also we are having a "Summer Inspiration" Contest starting on Monday so if you have time stop by the forum and play with us.

Now then since it's been basically a week since I last blogged (bad blogger!!!). I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I got a chance to take a ton of pictures and although I haven't been blogging I have been scrapping. I got a chance to use the awesome new Scenic Route Liberty papers which I received in my Memorable Seasons DT kit. Here is a layout I did for one of the July Challenges posted in the MS Forum. (I'm sure you are getting tired of seeing layouts about Caitlyn, but TOO BAD!!) LOL.

{Juno again?}

2008-07-03T23:03:00.003-05:00

So I watched Juno again this evening while I was scrapping and even though I have seen it at least 5 times already it still makes me cry. If you haven't seen it please do, it's worth it. I still need to watch Dan in Real Life and No Reservations (which if you recall I purchased back in May). So with all that said I got exactly 1 page done!!!
So I'm getting ready to start another one while I wait for the princess to wake up for some food. And imagine that.... as soon as I finished typing that sentence she was calling. LOL! Okay so now that she is fed... I'm off to bed since I will have to get up early to feed her again. Hope everyone has a safe 4th because I'm sure I won't update tomorrow.
Happy 4th of July!!!!

{countdown to the 4th}

2008-07-02T21:06:00.002-05:00

It's almost here... and you know what that means. I get to dress Caitlyn up in Stars and Stripes and take pictures of her to go with my Scenic Route paper that I pick up tomorrow. Oh and of course fireworks, hot dogs, etc. I think I'm more excited about seeing how Caitlyn will react to the fireworks than anything, oh and having a day off of work.

Okay so the card sketch is finally up at My Sketch World so if you have time, please give it a go. Here is the card I made with it. I used all Cosmo Cricket from the June Scrapcakes kit, which is still available if you want to grab one, and wait until you see the July kit... Yum-O.

There are also some new challenges up on the Memorable Seasons message board for July. Here is a layout I did for my challenge. I so love those Cosmo Cricket alphabets!!

I'm starting to ask myself if people are getting tired of seeing Caitlyn on my layouts...

Oh well, she pretty much is my life so that's what I scrap. Alright I'm in the middle of trying to make some magnets out of buttons and eat dinner at the same time. I'm not doing very well right now, plus this is another "I want to get to bed early" night. Hope your Wednesday was wonderful.

{happy new week}

2008-06-29T22:15:00.004-05:00

Well tomorrow is Monday again... and for some of us that means another week of work. I just wanted to update really quickly before I head off to bed. Two short things. One anyone who knows me knows I love Reese Witherspoon...and anything related to Reeses peanut butter. Which is of course is why Caitlyn's middle name is Reese. Well imagine my surprise when I found yet another reason to love the name Reese. Check out the July kit from Mosh Posh here. Is that not a yummy kit? I know what your thinking " I love Reese too"!!

The second thing I wanted to tell you about... with the 4th of July around the corner.I know that you will all be celebrating and taking lots of pictures to scrap. Well if you are looking for the PERFECT July 4th kit, check out the Coconut Scrapshop July kit featuring the new Scenic Route papers - and who doesn't love Scenic Route? Exactly.

Okay so now that I have spent a whole post advertising... I am working on a layout using some of the My Mind's Eye papers from my Memorable Seasons DT kit however I need "something" to make it complete. Maybe it will come to me in my sleep.

Have a fabulous Monday!!!

*BTW Memorable Seasons is doing a "Spend More Make More" promotion: For every $25 dollars you spend(not including shipping) you will earn a $5 gift certificate.

{baby boomers}

2008-06-25T21:28:00.005-05:00

Please tell me that I'm not the only one watching this show. It is hilarious!! It's about 5 teenage couples that agree to take care of someone else's baby 24 hours a day like it's their child. All I have to say is that one couple was arguing before the baby even got there because the girl had to wear a pregnancy belly and she thought she looked fat and ugly.
The tv commerical is right it's not reality tv it's birth control. If you get a chance please watch it next Wednesday, it will be worth it.
On to scrapping... I finished my My Sketch World card for July using the Cosmo Cricket papers from the June Scrapcakes kit, unfortunately I can not share it until after this weekend when it gets posted..sorry.
Other than my card I haven't gotten anything else done this week because my desk looks like this -

I know it looks terrible and I'm a little embarrassed about it. I would tell you that my plan is to get it cleaned this weekend but I don't want to make that kind of commitment although I will try especially since I have a lot of stuff to work on.
Alright I'm off to bed to get some extra sleep.

{okay Jemma here you go}

2008-06-22T21:08:00.004-05:00

I have to be honest I was going to go to bed without updating, but luckily I have a fabulous friend (that I have never met) named Jemma to make sure that I do. So this post is for her...

I got my Memorable Seasons DT stuff last week (the second time it was mailed) and finally had a chance to sit down and work with it. Somehow the mailman didn't deliver it the first time that Jill sent it and it ended up back in Texas.

Jill sent me some yummy My Mind's Eye and some Cosmo Cricket Alphas and some velvet ric rac (which I love). I've only gotten one layout done so far and 2 cards. I wanted to work on it some more tonight, however someone (I won't say any names) just went to bed about 10 minutes ago.

Okay so now that I am in scrap mode... I'm going to try to work on another one of my famous (in my own mind) sketches and continue to get my scraproom finished.

That is a lie... I'm going to continue to watch the "Guy's Choice Awards" it's like a bad accident - I can't stop watching.

First I'm going to go check out Jemma's blog and then see if I can find a couple of challenges to work on.

{really quick}

2008-06-21T23:08:00.002-05:00

I have been doing so bad with my blogging. I need to do better I know. Anyway, I just wanted to check in for today and I promise I will have some stuff to post tomorrow. I spent the last 30 minutes or so blog hopping and learned that my friend Jemma got a fabulous new haircut and that she is the featured scrapper HERE. I'm so happy for her, and her work really is amazing.
Today was super quiet.. I went to the scrapbook store and purchased more than I should. I went in for glue dots and came out with a bag full of stuff, don't worry I'm not even going to try to justify it.
I wanted to take a trip to IKEA but it's an hour away and I just don't feel like driving that far. Oh well, maybe I can talk Cornelius into going next weekend. Alright I'm going to spend the next 30 minutes or so working on getting this room a little more organized. I hope to have it all complete before July 1st.

{it's tuesday already?}

2008-06-17T21:49:00.007-05:00

I can't believe that it's already Tuesday...actually it's almost Wednesday!!

I have been super busy and yet I am still behind. How is that? Anyway my scraproom is on hold for now as I have got to catch up with my scrapping. Hopefully I will be back to unpacking by Thursday/Friday.

I did want to share a couple of things that I did with the remainder of my Scrapcakes kit. (BTW I still have some more paper left so I'm not done yet!!!)

Both of these projects use the Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine papers.. the first is a card I made for the #2 challenge at ScrapFriendzy (a Thank You card using felt).

The next is a layout about my little princess... I'm not sure how old she was in this photo but I'm thinking about 2 months or so... look at those cheeks!

So if you haven't gotten the June Scrapcakes kit yet... I believe you still can!!!

Also you still have time to get over to Memorable Seasons and complete the June challenges. There are three new challenges to work on and the Summer Mini Album contest is still going on .

Hope everyone is having a great week so far!!!

{hey guess what?}

2008-06-13T23:03:00.006-05:00

Yes, you guessed correct it rained again today!!! So I did the best I could to get some good pictures of the inside of my mini album. I figured if I put down some white fabric I could get a better shot.

And guess what else? I forgot that yesterday was 12 of 12! I can't understand why I forget it every month. Hopefully I will get more organized (as planned) and I will not forget anymore. I'm going to have to post a calender in my scraproom so I can keep up with everything.
I also completed a card for the #5 challenge at Scrap Friendzy - create an I love you card with an edge.

So now I'm off to bed... I'm super tired and hopefully will be able to sleep in just a little.

{let's see...}

2008-06-11T21:59:00.005-05:00

What's going on...

I'm staying up too late and getting up too early. So tonight my goal is to be in bed by 11:30 PST. I have a couple of things to share... it rained again here in Sunny South Florida (imagine that) so I couldn't get any good pictures. Also I am still working on my Scrapcakes kit (it is just so packed with goodies) I have completed 2 layouts, 2 cards. Here are the 2 cards I made with the Making Memories Noteworthy paper.

I also finished a mini album using the kit, however I can only post the cover page since the rest of the photos didn't come out. The mini album uses the Wild Woodland Tinkering Ink Papers and I still have another line of papers that I haven't even started on yet!!

Go grab one of these kits before they are gone.

Two more things... first don't forget about the DT challenges over at Memorable Seasons. There is still plenty of time to get them completed. The new challenges will be posted on the 15th.

Finally, my poor friend Jemma is in Panama and her hotel has bugs!! Poor Jemma. She is such a sweetheart I hope that this part if her trip is over very soon. Bugs - Yuck!

Alright I have exactly 8 minutes until bedtime - Good night.

{i'm here, i'm here}

2008-06-09T23:14:00.003-05:00

I have just been super busy getting my scrap on. I should have some goodies to share with you tomorrow. One, because I am still working on a couple of things and two, because I wasn't able to get any pictures today due to the rain (for the third day in a row).
I can say this... if you want an awesome kit for June go get the Scrapcakes kit when it is released tomorrow. I was so surprised when I get my kit this weekend. It was full of super cute stuff. There are at least three different lines to work with and plenty of extras.
Okay so I'm going to get back to work so I can get to bed before 2 am. Hope you are enjoying my music. I love the song from One Republic!!!

{i'm sick}

2008-06-07T23:48:00.003-05:00

and I can't stand it!!
I am no doctor but I guess I have a summer cold. I used to never get sick but I suppose that as I get older things like that change although one of my best friends told me it's because I haven't been getting enough rest.
So with that and all the unpacking I have yet to sit down and create anything. It's very frustrating because there are so many great challenges out in blog world right now. I received my June kit for Scrapcakes today and it is sooo yummy! I was so amazed with how much stuff there was. I plan to have a little sneak peek for you in a couple of days.
Also, if you are looking for some fun challenges to work on, stop by Memorable Seasons and check out the DT challenges and the Summer Mini Album challenge.

{in the house}

2008-06-04T22:30:00.006-05:00

Tonight will be the second night in our new house and stuff is everywhere!!! I don't really understand why the movers couldn't unpack our stuff. Instead there are boxes all over the place and I don't feel like unpacking them. I haven't had a chance to scrap because my scraproom is full of boxes..

This is the view form the door...and believe it our not all of those boxes (except for the two right in the front) are scrapbook supplies. I really need to get the dishes and kitchen stuff unpacked first, however I hope to get this room done by Sunday. Luckily I have some supplies that aren't packed so I can get in a little scrap time starting tomorrow night.

Alright I'm off to bed so I can get up nice and early.

BTW... if you love making cards. Stop by ScrapFriendzy this month and check out the card challenges that they are posting!!!

{my good news}

2008-06-02T22:25:00.006-05:00

I am so excited!!!.. I made the Design Team for Scrapcakes Monthly kit club. I wanted to share the layouts I did using some Pink Paislee which is available in the Scrapcakes May Kit. Maria still has May Kits available if you would like to order one. I have to admit that the second layout is my favorite layout to date. I just love how it turned out.

The Pink Paislee paper is super fun to work with, I still have a couple of layouts that I want to complete with it. Oh and I can't wait to post some "sneaky peeks" of the June Kit.

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On a not so good note... we weren't able to sleep in the new house tonight because the moving company could not deliver our furniture because they had a few people call in sick. Hopefully we will be sleeping there tomorrow and I can start organizing my new scraproom.

Cornelius and I did enjoy a nice dinner at Chili's this evening...courtesy of the moving company, it was the least they could do!

{tomorrow I start my job}

2008-06-01T23:02:00.006-05:00

I have to make this post quick. I have to go to bed because tomorrow it's back to work after a whole month off. I'm very excited about this job, I think it will be great.

I wanted to go ahead and share the sketch I did for my June Challenge at Memorable Seasons.. again come on over and play with us. I first wanted to say Thank you to my very good friend Jemma... she told me this could be done in Word and she was right. Thanks Jemma girl!!

And please no laughing at my hand drawn flowers. I didn't realize it was so hard to draw with the mouse... and this was the best I could do for my forst time. LOL!

Here is the layout I completed based on the sketch. Please feel free to give it a go. It's a super easy sketch so you can really use your own style.

I do still have some other news to share however it will have to wait until tomorrow.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!

{saturday scrappin'}

2008-05-31T23:14:00.001-05:00

I got my Clip it Up!!! It's still in the box until Monday though.
So I have spent most of the day trying to figure out how to make a sketch in Word. I felt really good because the sketch turned out very nice. The problem was trying to figure out how to save it as a jpg file. To make a long story short, I gave up and ended up re-doing the sketch in Paint. I had to draw flowers with the mouse (which is not easy), but all in all it turned out great. I will share after I post it on the Memorable Seasons board but you can always stop by and check it out.
Tonight is going to be a short post because I'm super tired of looking at the computer screen after the whole sketch issue. I have some exciting stuff to post tomorrow though!

{we now own a townhouse}

2008-05-30T23:56:00.002-05:00

Well it's official.. we own a townhouse in Florida. After a full day and a half of going around and around with the lender.. we finally closed today at 5:00pm. Side note - do not do business with Countrywide. Cornelius was so frustrated with them that he said he is going to make it his personal mission to bring them down. LOL!

On to scrappy chat... I have been so busy trying to figure out how to make a sketch using a combination of word and paint. Why you ask. Because I have no idea which program to buy so that I can easily make my own sketches.

Anyway my sketch will be revealed on Sunday at Memorable Seasons when we post half of the DT challenges for the month of June. Come over and play with us!

I did get a couple of layouts done although I can only share one right now. This is just a quick layout using some scraps and some old papers.

{wednesday was...}

2008-05-28T22:33:00.005-05:00

pretty good.

I know this will sound awful, but I finally found a daycare for Caitlyn. She will be starting tomorrow, which will give me some time to get things done before we move and before I start my job. In addition it will allow her to get adjusted to going back to daycare.

On to scrappy chat... I purchased a little "house warming" present for my new scraproom. I am so excited and I can't even begin to explain how bad I need this. I can't wait to get it... this picture came off the Simply Renee site.

Alright well I'm going to get back to scrapping, I am so behind on my "to do" list and I think I just felt my mojo leave the room. Not good. I need some scrap snacks to get me going again but I have nothing here and I can't leave (sleeping baby) oh well.

Here is my May card for My Sketch World. If you have time blog hop over and check out both card sketches and the layout sketch for May, there are also a couple of tutorials for you to check out as well. And don't forget there will be a new sketch at the beginning of the month.

*BTW - Spike got kicked off of Top Chef and I am mad...not that I thought he would win, but I HATE Lisa. She should have been gone, plus Spike added a "little something" to the show.

{one more week}

2008-05-26T23:23:00.003-05:00

So I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day. Cornelius and Caitlyn and I spent the day just "hanging out". We went to the mall and then drove out to the beach. I know what you are thinking...'Oh yeah, pictures' well you are wrong. Although I had the thought Nicole, get the camera before we leave. I ended up leaving not one but both of the cameras at home!! Oh well, at least I have an excuse to go back.
On a happier note -Tomorrow we do the walk through on our new pad. That means of course that closing is only 3 days away!! Can you believe it only 3 days until I get my own scrapbook room, only 3 days until Caitlyn gets to sleep in her crib again and only 3 days until Cornelius gets his satellite TV back!!
Okay I know you came here for scrappy stuff, so here you go.
My dear friend Jemma has her new sketch up on her site so go check it out. I have got to go get some more pictures printed in "tiny" size so I can give it a try. Also on June 1st the DT over at Memorable Seasons will be posting challenges for the month of June for everyone to enjoy. We will also be doing a 6 week long mini book challenge starting the same day. So if you love challenges or would love to have some "prompts" to help you get a mini book completed then stop on by.
Alright I'm going to get back to the layout I'm working on so that I will hopefully have something to post tomorrow. Hope everyone had an awesome holiday.

{thursday already}

2008-05-22T23:33:00.003-05:00

Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that it was Monday (the last time I posted). I have to admit I got very little scrapping done yesterday and today.

I received a call yesterday and was offered a job... so no more pretending to be a stay at home mom (which by the way I suck at). So I have spent the whole day today looking for a daycare for my bundle of joy. I have a couple of places to look at tomorrow and then hopefully I can make a decision.
As for scrapping... I do have one layout to share. It's missing it journaling, but I don't think that will make that much of a difference. (BTW- the journaling will be on the side, on the orange cardstock) It's a pretty simple page using some Scenic Route and Sassafrass Lass and of course Thickers!!! I can't believe my baby is 6 months old already.

Total after thought, but am I the only one that thinks I need to do something about my super boring banner?

{so you had a good day}

2008-05-19T22:08:00.008-05:00

It's Monday and I guess it was a pretty good day. I spent the day with Cornelius before he went out of town (again). We went to see our new house one more time... we close on the 30th.

Let's see I'm watching 13 going on 30 (classic) and I'm eating another piece of Brownie Cheesecake and it is just as good as it was on Friday. Yum-O. When I first got to Florida I hated Publix but now that I've found this cheesecake well.. Hello new friend!!

On to scrapping - so I still can't post my layouts, but I am going to post my altered clipboard (using the Pink Paislee Office Lingo) and I card I made using the Apirl kit from Scrappy Girl Designs.

The other good thing about today was that I finally purchased a copy of Juno!! Yes, I've seen it 3-4 times but it is so good I just had to get my own copy. I also purchased Dan In Real Life and No Reservations. I love Movies!!

Oh one more thing... If you haven't had a chance to grab the new Pink Pailsee Office Lingo papers, check out the April kit from Scrapcakes. There are also some awesome pattern papers from Little Yellow Bicycle. Check it out!

Also check out this kit from Mosh-Posh... very bright and colorful. It includes some Chatterbox? (I bet you are as surprised as I am-they must have heard all the stuff we were saying about them) and some GCD Studios.

{brownie cheesecake}

2008-05-16T21:46:00.005-05:00

...the prefect ending to the day.

I have to admit it was a pretty decent Friday. I didn't get any scrapping done thanks to my little "Reeses Pieces", but I plan on finishing an altered clipboard that I started on after I finish blogging. I did want to update that I got my mojo back... I was able to complete 2 layouts and a card with the yummy Pink Paislee Office Lingo line for a project however I can't post them yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

I do have a layout I did for Memorable Seasons using the We R Memory Keepers White Out line. I love how bright and fun these papers are.

Also I have an altered hanging frame I did for Memorable Seasons using the Clearscraps frames and the Little Yellow Bicycle papers. I usually don't alter stuff but this idea just came to me so easily.

Remember you can get all of these items at Memorable Seasons and Jill is having a huge sale right now on everything in the store so go check it out.

{scrappers block}

2008-05-12T22:59:00.003-05:00

I'm pretty sure I have it.... I have been working on the same layout for the past 2 hours. I feel like I'm just pushing the same pieces of paper around until they "click" into place. I think I'm trying to re-create the wheel over here! LOL!
So I got my 12 of 12th pictures done. I haven't had a chance to look at them yet, but I plan on getting them printed tomorrow and hopefully getting my layout done as well.
Let's see... my friend Jemma has her new sketch up so go check it out. And also stop by Unpubbed if you get a chance and have some time to play along.
Also if you have some money to spend come on over to Memorable Seasons and check out all the awesome new stuff in the store. There is some really cool Maya Road chipboard and some Teresa Collins products are on sale as well.
Alright well back to scrapping for me and hopefully I will get this layout completed tonight so that I have something to show tomorrow.

{happy mom's day}

2008-05-11T22:18:00.005-05:00

I am finally back on track. I was so tired yesterday that I was actually falling asleep while typing which explains why I didn't post yesterday. So first things first I would like to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day. I hope your day was fabulous. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of my present hopefully I can get it posted tomorrow.
As for tonight. I wanted to post some of my creations for Memorable Seasons DT. We got a chance to use the new We R Memory Keepers White Out line and it is yummy. I am still working on a couple of layouts.

This post will also serve as a reminder that tomorrow is May 12th so if you are thinking about doing 12 of 12th or if you are already a participant... get your cameras ready. This will be my first month actually getting it done. I'm so excited!

{exploring florida}

2008-05-09T20:15:00.004-05:00

I know I said I would post some more creations this evening, but we are currently in a hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Cornelius is letting me use his laptop because I left mine at home.
My wonderful husband took Caitlyn and I on a road trip to Fort Lauderdale and we also went to Miami (not impressed). We were actually looking for the beach (which we did not find). Oh well maybe next time. Anyway we will be back in Fort Myers tomorrow and I will post my pages then.
I'm off to go watch a movie and eat some pizza. I might also run downstairs to the little hotel store for some candy. Yum-O.

{creations...}

2008-05-08T22:00:00.006-05:00

Okay I have been super busy doing nothing. I spend all day watching Caitlyn and she is super spoiled so she needs tons of attention. I can only scrap during naps and late at night but by the time she is down I am tired and ready for bed myself. So if it's not obvious there is no way I could be a Stay at Home Mom.... hats off to all of you that do it. I have also been trying to find a job... I had an interview yesterday so keep your fingers crossed for me please.
Well, I finally got some things done. I have been working with the Scrappy Girl Designs April kit which included some Cherry Arte and Crate Paper (which I love). Yes I am behind because of the moving, but in my defense SGD kits are sent out in the middle of the month.

I still have quite a bit of paper left to work with so be on the look out for a few more pages.
Oh and because I don't want to show you all my hard work in one day. I will wait until tomorrow to post my cards for Memorable Seasons using the new White Out Line from We R Memory Keepers (super fun).
So just like any other scrapper I spent my first days in Florida looking for (you guessed it) a scrapbook store. The first that I found is the Strawberry Fields Scrapbook Shop it was very cozy and very close to where I'm currently staying. They had some really cool stuff and all the new stuff too. I'm going to have to go back next week even though I shouldn't.
Oh and by the way... the new layout sketch is up at My Sketch World so go check it out. And my good friend Jemma's sketch from last Friday is here although she will be putting another sketch up tomorrow. And if you still have some free time after that please go check out Unpubbed for a chance at your 15 minutes of fame and this weeks prize pack is offered by Memorable Seasons. Okay so I'm off to update my personal blog. Hope everyone has a happy Friday.

{back to your normally scheduled program}

2008-05-04T21:49:00.003-05:00

Okay I think things are going to get back to normal now. We are officially residents of Florida. Caitlyn and I arrived at about 9:30pm. My scrappy supplies which I had shipped express will be here tomorrow and I can't wait. I can't believe that I didn't get a chance to scrap during National Scrapbook Day/Weekend... never again. There were so many great crops going on this weekend. I hope everyone got some quality scrap time in.

Memorable Seasons had a crop this weekend and it was fun. I hosted a Memorable Seasons logo challenge and made this card as an inspiration example.

Although it's the only thing I actually got to make for NSD, I did have fun with it.

I also got some really yummy stuff in the mail before I left Texas so I have plenty to work on this week. I plan on posting a few pages tomorrow evening...as long as my scrappy box gets here (which reminds me I need to go track it).

So starting tomorrow I should be back to posting and scrapping and blog hopping!!

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.

{just a quick note}

2008-04-30T13:56:00.002-05:00

I wanted to say Congratulations to my friend Dawn for making the Design Team over at Freckle Friends. I met Dawn over at Scrappy Girl Designs and if you remember she sent me this... I'm so happy for her. Dawn is super nice and super talented so if you get a chance go check her out over at Freckle Friends!

I will return this evening with an update and some creations!!!

{packing is not my favorite thing}

2008-04-27T00:47:00.004-05:00

at least not for this reason, packing for a trip to Venice, now that's different.

So I have spent the entire night (friday) and day (today) packing and getting rid of all the stuff we don't need. I don't think I would be as frustrated if Caitlyn could pack her own things.
Anyway, I just wanted to post my card for My Sketch World and now I'm back to packing before bed. Tomorrow the actual packers are coming! Did that sound as strange to you as it did to me...
why in the heck are we packing if we have packers coming? I don't know.
Hopefully tomorrow night I will actually have time to sit down and create something.

Still loving the Dream Street Paper!!!

{friends and scrapping}

2008-04-25T23:17:00.004-05:00

First things first has anyone seen my friend Jemma? It's totally unlike her to not post for so long, I'm actually a little worried. If anyone sees her out there in scrappy internet land tell her to either update her blog or come and check in with me. Thanks.
Now for the scrappy update. I received my kit from Scrappy Girl Designs today for my Guest Design Team spot and it is way better IRL than on the net. I can't wait to get started on it. It's actually two kits in one so I will be able to get plenty of projects completed. I don't think I will be creating tonight though because I am already falling asleep just sitting here. I'm going to try to take a midnight nap.
And lastly we get down to business... Memorable Seasons will be hosting it's first ever online crop next weekend. There will be challenges, games, and prizes. Please stop by and crop with us if you have time. We are also doing a Mother's Day Card swap/challenge so if you would like to come sign up there is still time.
Also don't forget to go check out the latest card sketch at My Sketch World. It will be posted tomorrow.

{lights out}

2008-04-23T23:49:00.002-05:00

Wow you say two posts in two days? Yes that's correct. I was lucky to be blessed with electricity again so I thought I'd update.
The weather here in the Lone Star state was a little intense this evening. Crazy thunder and lightening! Anyway, our electricity went out and that meant no Top Chef for me and no scrapping. Although I hate to leave unfinished layouts on my scrap desk I'm afraid tonight I have to. I should be able to get them done tomorrow since I will be at home. Caitlyn has some type of virus so until her fever breaks she is considered contagious. Poor baby.
So... I'm off to bed. Until tomorrow.

{happy earth day!}

2008-04-22T23:04:00.004-05:00

I can't believe it... I've been super busy lately. I'm trying to get everything ready for the move while still working 40 hours a week. I really should have quit my job already. In addition to that, I have been trying to gather information so that I can purchase a laptop. Our PC will be in storage for 60-90 days and I can't be without a computer!! (my laptop belongs to work). I am also trying to figure out how to ship some of my scrappy stuff to Florida so that I have it and it doesn't have to be in storage.... there is NO WAY I am going to go 60-90 without scrapping, my eyes are watering up just thinking about it.

Well, over at Memorable Seasons Jen has started a T2T challenge. You set a goal on Tuesday of things you plan to get done by Tuesday of the next week. My goal for this first week was 2 cards and 2/3 layout. Come on over and check it out. I finished both of the cards tonight so I'm halfway to my goal. I can only post one because the other is my DT assignment for My Sketch World.
Tomorrow I plan to get at least 2 of the layouts completed.

Hope everyone has a Scrappy Wednesday!!

{super great news}

2008-04-20T23:37:00.002-05:00

I went out of town this weekend to take Caitlyn to see her Oma and Opa before we move. Well, I got back pretty late this evening, but I returned home to a very happy email.
I made the Design Team for Memorable Seasons!!!!
I am so excited to be a part of this team. Jill, who is the owner of Memorable Seasons is super sweet and all of the ladies on the message board are super talented. I am looking forward to working with all of the DT ladies and making Memorable Seasons a great place to hang out. If you have some time stop by and check us out.

Now for my bad news. There are only two weeks left in the month (where did the time go) and I have done a terrible job of keeping my blog updated. My goal is to do a better job for the remainder of the month.
My other bad news... I don't have a project to share. I have at least three ideas in my head but have not had time to get them onto a page. Although this week will be extra busy, I plan on getting a few projects done, especially since I am not doing very well with my goals for the month.

{i'm still here...somewhere}

2008-04-12T21:29:00.004-05:00

Okay I totally didn't realize that I hadn't updated since Monday. Please don't think that I've disappeared off the face of the Earth... I'm still here!

I don't really have anything to share this evening. My mommy and I took Caitlyn to get her ears pierced today. I planned on taking picture (who wouldn't want to scrap this moment). Well I didn't even get one picture. I was so scared to watch that my mom had to hold her for the procedure while I hung out in the back of the store. I just hate to see my princess in pain.

I'm updating early tonight because I am going to spend the remainder of the evening getting our taxes finished - I know I shouldn't have waited until the last minute!

Lastly I leave you with a card I made for an "edge" challenge over at The Coconut Scrapshop. I will hopefully get some scrapping done tonight and tomorrow so I can give you another update tomorrow night!! Hope everyone had a fantastic Saturday.

{update please}

2008-04-07T22:21:00.005-05:00

Okay I totally hadn't realized that it has been three days since I've updated. I normally try to update before I go to bed, but this weekend I was falling asleep pretty early.
The first thing I wanted to share was the Scrappy Mail I got today. My friend Dawn over at SGD sent me a small box of happy. She makes the most fabulous cookies!! Look how cute....

And that little toad was "toad"ally yummy.
On to scrapping... I have completed a couple of projects the first is a scraplift challenge for Memorable Seasons site, it is my take of a layout originally done by Danielle.

BTW - The patterned paper on this page is the new Scribble Scrabble line - very fun stuff.
The second is an Easter mini book to put Caitlyn's Easter pictures in. I used the Reminisce Easter papers on this.

Hope everyone had a great Monday and wishing you an even better Tuesday!
Good nite!

{yeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh}

2008-04-04T21:06:00.003-05:00

I totally stole that title from my friend Jemma. She used it because she made the Design Team over at Scrapbook Star. Go check her out. She is uber-talented and has the cutest puppy ever.
So in the spirit of good news I've got some as well.

First, I was chosen as the April Guest Design Team member at Scrappy Girl Designs. I am so excited and at the same time a little nervous. The great thing about the SGD kits is you actually get two kits and an altered project so there is plenty to do with the kit. Come over and check them out if you get a chance.
Second, some of you know that we are planning on moving to Florida. Well, it looks like it will happen alot sooner than I expected. We put our house on the market less than a month ago and we received an offer for it last night. Like any good seller we counter offered and THEY ACCEPTED IT!! What? So we will be moving out of our house in the next 23 days. Luckily my husbands company is paying for our move so I don't have to lift a finger (I'm packing my own scrap stuff though!!)

Lastly I'm going to share a secret with you. It is my lifelong dream to be a Girl Scout troop leader! Yes, you heard me right. So, when I heard that AC Bailey was having a Scrap Scout Challenge where you could earn badges (just like the Girl Scouts) well I didn't hesitate to sign up. It's an 8 week challenge so I will be pretty busy scraping for awhile (which is good right?) Hopefully they will let me post my projects here during the challenge.

One more thing... tomorrow the new My Sketch World layout will be posted. Make sure you go sneak a peak and feel free to join in. We would love to see your work.

(april fool's day}

2008-04-01T23:46:00.004-05:00

Hope everyone had a great April Fool's day. I was able to keep from getting "fooled" until about 10:30pm and my Mother In Law is the person who get me. Oh well.

On the birthday front... it was a pretty good day. I received an Edible Arrangement from one of my best friends and it was/is yummy. I haven't finished it yet but I should be done tomorrow.

I took the plastic off so everyone could see it better. I didn't get to my cake, but I assume it can hang out for a couple of days right?
As for scrapping... I have set my goals for April as you can see to the right, and I plan to achieve them both in addition to at least one project. I am in the middle of putting together a couple of things for a DT Call, I will share them in a few days I'm sure.
Well, I'm off to bed...I'm extremely tired tonight. Not sure why!

{weekend update}

2008-03-30T22:53:00.007-05:00

Okay I realized that I haven't updated since Friday nite. Kudos to those of you that manage to update your blog everyday.

So let's see where do I start. I am in the middle of watching License to Wed... it's pretty funny.
As for scrapping, I have to share that Nikki over at SGD issued a challenge that I just had to do. Her challenge was to use cardboard on your layout.... that's right cardboard! I really had a good time with this and I would recommend you try it if you have time. Here is my layout.

I also completed a card for the Sketch This! Design Team call. I loved the sketch so I figured I would give it a try. If you love sketches and are at all interested in trying out for the Card DT or the Layout DT then check out the site here.

I also wanted to tell you all about a great site called Memorable Seasons (there is a link to the right). It is an online store site and they also have a message board. If you are looking for a place to shop, go check them out. And did I mention that they also have the best prices.

{mojo? oh no!}

2008-03-28T23:27:00.003-05:00

It seems that I have lost my mojo. If anyone sees it can you point it back in my direction and if you happen to catch it can you drop it in the mail.

I want to scrap, but I just can't bring myself to sit at my desk and do it. I have plenty of things I could be working on and a few challenges that I need to get completed but it looks like they won't get done tonight. I have decided that although I am trying to use my stash up before buying anything I will treat myself to a scrap shopping spree tomorrow. I figure I can always justify it by saying it's my birthday present to myself.

Now in an effort to have a post that is somewhat interesting (I know what you're thinking "Nicole your posts are always interesting" - well thank you) I wanted to recommend a movie to you. If you have seen it, I hope you loved it and if you haven't I think you might really like it. I love movies where people have accents so it was a win for me either way.

The movie is actually from 1998 but it should be easy to find. Hope everyone has a great Saturday and I will hopefully have some scrappy stuff tomorrow.

{just another manic monday}

2008-03-24T23:06:00.006-05:00

If you are singing please know that I am laughing at you. It was such a fun song though!

Okay first things first... Have you seen Juno? Granted I know I am late in watching it but oh my goodness!!! It was such a good movie. If you haven't seen it - see it, rent it, buy it whatever just make sure you watch it. Now be aware that it is not for everyone, but man I loved it. Ellen Page is phenomenal.

Now on to the scrappy stuff. Here is a layout that I did based on a My Sketch World sketch. It's a picture of Caitlyn while we were in Florida. I also used the awesome birdie paper from the March M2R kit. I didn't realize that I still have quite a bit left so I will have to make a few more pages with it.

Hopefully I will have a few more pages to post this week as my friend Origin over at SGD has issued 3 challenges that need to be completed by the end of the month. I need to get all 3 of them done so that I can get closer to my March goal. Well I hope you all had a great Monday and have a wonderful Tuesday.

{happy easter}

2008-03-23T10:41:00.001-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

{My Sketch World Design Team}

2008-03-19T15:34:00.006-05:00

I can't believe I was able to keep a secret for a whole 3 days!!!

Glad I can finally say something.

I made the Card Design Team at My Sketch World!!! I am so excited and can't wait to work with the group ladies that Lucy has chosen for this years team.
My Sketch World is a blog that provides layout and card sketches every month for you to work on. Lucy is super friendly and talented so if you get a chance stop by and join us for a couple of challenges.

Here is the card I completed for the DT call. It is based on the sketch that Lucy provided.

{happy st. paddy}

2008-03-17T23:20:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had a fabulous St. Paddy's Day....
I had intended on posting some layouts, but somehow I have lost my mojo. I can't understand how because I even had on my "scrappy ring" from the previous post. I have been staring at the same layout for like 2 hours. I have it started but I don't know where I want to go with it now, so I figured it was best to just walk away for the night. My plan is to finish it tomorrow no matter what.
I did manage to add a couple of pretty awesome songs to my blog... Jemma girl that first one is just for you!!! Enjoy.
So I'm off to get some "creative" sleep... and believe me it does help!

{the countdown begins}

2008-03-16T23:12:00.007-05:00

I just realized at 11:12pm while eating a mini Haagen-Dazs that the month is almost over and that means I have a birthday coming up. I'm not upset, but it just seemed like it was January a few days ago and now it's almost April!! Which also means my baby girl is almost 5 months old. OMGosh time flies.

Anyway I didn't get much scrapping done last night or today due to cleaning and the open house. Man I hope our house sells fast... anyone interested? LOL!

I do have a layout and a couple of cards in the works that I hope to get done in the next couple of days. In addition to the awesome M2R kit that I'm not finished working with. I need to take a day off the scrap...Hmmm.

Oh and I got my gift from Kelly at Keep in Touch ... it was this cute MM notebook...Yum-O! And this fabulous ring, and if you think I'm not going to wear it, well then you don't know me!

Also here is a layout that I never posted...

It uses some My Mind's Eye and Cosmo Cricket papers... (Mosh-Posh kits from February)

Hope everyone has a great week....

* Oh one more thing I have been meaning to link this up for the longest time and I always forget. Check out Kristina's blog for some cardmaking inspriation. She does MACM (Make a card Monday) so if you have time tomorrow, stop in.

{out of my comfort zone}

2008-03-15T18:37:00.003-05:00

I went back and forth about whether or not I wanted to complete a page for the Scrapping the Music challenge this week. The song is Prince's "Beautiful Girl". Well after going through my picture I came across one of Caitlyn that I have been wanting to scrap for some time now so I figured.. Why not. So here is my page...I am a little uneasy about all the empty space (I normally like alot of color) but all in all I like how it turned out... plus I just love this picture of my princess. I almost thought I was a good photographer when I saw it. Just a lucky shot though I'm sure.

{please pack your knives and go}

2008-03-12T23:20:00.003-05:00

Top Chef was so good tonight.... it looks like it's going to be a pretty good season. I haven't picked a favorite yet.
I don't really have any scrappy news to share tonight so this post will be short. I did want to share that one of the members at M2R (Christine) is trying to raise money for a walk she is participating in for Autism Speaks. To help with this she is giving away a pretty nice RAK on her blog. For every $5 that you donate she will put your name in the drawing for the RAK. It's for a good cause so why not stop by and donate. If you can not donate she would appriecate it if you would at least pass the word along about the RAK. Thanks in advance to anyone that donates.
Hope everyone has a great Thursday...

{remember the brat pack}

2008-03-10T22:32:00.005-05:00

I got to thinking about my "what about prom Blaine" post and I thought to myself those were some great movies... so in honor of the brat pack I have included a music selection that everyone should love.
As for me... I got some much needed rest today and I am feeling pretty good. I wanted to try and get at least one page done tonight, but that didn't happen. I think because I spent way too much time looking for a video for my blog. Oh well there is always tomorrow.
I do want to share that I happened to go back to the Keep in Touch blog to check out the latest contest when I came across my card... wow!! I was/am very shocked. They also have one of my pages featured on the site for a page idea for one of their kits. I was going to post them, but it's better for me to send you here and here (under I'm too busy already kit). Make sure you check out the site while you are there, Kelly has some awesome kits in three different sizes so you can order which ever suits your needs. I had fun with the kit even though I didn't win the contest that I purchased it for.
I had a happy mail day today; I got my March Mosh-Posh kit today and it is Yummy and some Grungeboard I received as a RAK from the wonderful Carrie over at SGD. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it yet, but I will post a picture once I use it.
Okay so enjoy the music and have a great week!!!

{top chef}

2008-03-09T22:55:00.008-05:00

Tell me I'm not the only person that's excited about the new season... (it starts on Wednesday)

I got into this show last season and I love it. Man, I wish I could cook.

Had an okay weekend. Spent most of my time caring for my baby girl- who is sick, but like any good scrapper I managed to get some time to scrap a couple of pages. I completed one page (Daycare) for what was basically a "scrap a page Saturday" challenge over at SGD. I used some of myFebruary Zany Ziannia kit finally.

I also made a card for the challenge over at My Sketch World. Not sure how I feel about it, but it's done.

I also noticed that my photos didn't come out all that great.. sorry. Lastly, I just had to show you the March kit over at Mosh-Posh, check it out here. It should be coming any day now and I can't wait to get it. Just in time for Spring... Jemma your kit is getting sent to me and then I am mailing it to you after I add a little something!!

Well I'm going to end my day with a Reese's Peanut Butter Egg. Yum-O. Have a great Monday!

Oh BTW I won a contest over at Keep In Touch, I was so excited... you had to come up with a caption to go inside of a card. Maybe I should send my resume to Hallmark?

{i'm not gonna write you a love song}

2008-03-06T21:50:00.009-06:00

I have no idea what song this is...but I love it. (update:I know now)
"Head under water and you tell me to breathe easy for awhile. Breathing gets harder even I know that" And as you can see I have added it to my page for you all to enjoy for a few days!!
I have also decided that my titles will be random from now on.. I mean why not. It's my blog.

Okay so I have been busy this week, I have been working on a few things for a couple of DT calls. Hopefully they will work out, I normally wouldn't share this information because I thought that I would be embarassed to tell the whole world if I tried and failed.. but I have to be honest the whole world is not reading my blog!!! And I'm a "real" person... I do fail sometimes.

I received a fabulous kit yesterday from Moments-2-Remember. I just loved the bright colors and the paper is just darn cute. I have only made a card so far... but I plan on getting some pages done this weekend. Are you lovin' that birdie or what?

Next, I really want to invite everyone over to Scrappy Girl Designs... the board is so fun. There are some really great ladies over there. But don't take my word for it... go check it out.
I thought I had something else to say...but I'm so hungry I can't think straight.. and speaking of hunger... I got some Reese's easter eggs!! Oh Yeah!!
Have a fabulous Friday everyone.... I plan to.

Okay I had to update... my hubby brought me a waffle for dinner. Man, I love him. Anytime you can end your day with a waffle and some bacon.. well need I say more?

{and tomorrow is...}

2008-03-02T21:13:00.008-06:00

You guessed it, Monday!!! Which doesn't make me happy.
So I have a few things to post today... okay first Cornelius and I went to the movies last night to see.. Semi-Pro!!

I am a huge Will Ferrell fan. I personally think he is hilarious. So my review of the film... It was funny, but I still prefer Anchorman, and the language was not what I expected. If you are a fan go see it, if not wait until video.

Now on to the new candy review. I first have to say I love Skittles... so I bought these just because they were Skittles but I knew it wasn't going to be good. Chocolate Skittles - in the package their are smores, vanilla, brownie fudge, chocolate caramel and chocolate pudding. If you can't see right now... I am frowning up. I must admit that I ate the vanilla out of the package, but that's it. So thumbs down for me, but of course feel free to venture to your nearest Wal-mart to grab a pack and let me know what you think. On a positive note I did come across a little gem by Haagen Dazs. Apparently they make these cute little individual cups so I didn't even feel bad about eating the whole thing... these you MUST go find. You can tell just how cute they are next to the skittle bag.

Finally on to scrapping... just a couple of cards today. The first is for a challenge at Scrappy Girl Designs - create a card with only cardstock, 1 rub-on, and a drawing or doodling. If you have time give it a try and come on over to the message board, the ladies at SGD are so friendly and the challenges are great. The second card is the one that I made for the Ezine... just a little Spring card. TFL.

{happy leap day}

2008-02-29T23:45:00.000-06:00

Okay so first thing, I got tagged by my friend Sarah a couple of days ago and I am just now getting to it. Busy, Busy, Busy.
Second this won't be long because I am starving!!! Plus, I won't have anything interesting to talk about until tomorrow (hopefully). Oh and I'll have another candy review for you...and before you ask, NO I do not just sit around and eat candy all day.

Now for the tag..
The Rules:You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name.
Here's my middle name:Marie
M- mom. This is one of the greatest things about me. I was once known for saying I didn't want children. Then we were blessed with a child (which we lost) and it opened my eyes to see that I indeed wanted to be a mom more than anything else. So I am very happy to be a mom and hopefully I will be the best mom ever!
A - artist. I'm not sure I should call myself an artist but it's the only way I can get scrapbooking as one of my facts. I am an artist because I scrapbook it's my way of creating...
R - retired runner. I used to run track (it's how I met my husband) but I don't want anyone to think I still run... cuz I don't. That's why I said retired!
I - individual. I've never been one to follow. I like to go against the norm/grain. Sometimes it upsets people, but I have to be me.
E - emotional. I am an emotional person. I cry at everything, but I think it's just one of those great traits that continues to make me an individual.

So that took me like an hour to finish.... and I can't even tag 5 people, but I will find some people to tag. You know who you are: Jemma and Amy.
Until tomorrow...

{reeses pieces}

2008-02-26T23:59:00.006-06:00

Okay anyone who knows me knows that I love anything Reese's... I like Reese's Pieces, Reese's peanut butter cups, Reese's peanut butter, Reese's Puffs cereal and last but certainly not least Reese Whiterspoon. So I'm sure with all that said you can all guess what my daughters middle name is... you guessed it Reese. :o)

Anywho imagine my surprise today when I went to the store and found these!!!! If you get a chance (and of course if you like peanut butter) you have got to try them, they are pretty good.

I also wanted to share a couple of layouts I did for the cybercrop over at Scrappy Girl Designs. We really had a blast this weekend with the crop and we are going to be online cropping again this Friday if you want to come join in. The first challenge was to use 5 each of flowers, buttons and arrows on a layout. Also your title could only be five letters. The second challenge was to use only cardstock on a layout (no pattern paper) and also to use three different ribbons and two circles....

There were actually 10 challenges at the cybercrop and I will post the rest of my pages once they are done.