Where am I you ask.....?

*(I'm going to continue adding my creations to this thread as I go along so check in again...)
I'm busily playing at an online scrap-a-thon, trying to get some projects done and use up some of my ancient scrappage!
As you see, I have a lot to get rid of!

I'm also going to be pretty busy cleaning house - my new grand-baby is going to be named on Sunday, and the brunch is to be at my house (Oy - two really big families!)...so, you'll understand if I'm a little scarce around here...
I have finished my first challenge - a 6 x 12 layout of the baby of whom I speak - I haven't used any of my Chatterbox paper in ages, and my friend Jaime sent me the ribbon (it's American Crafts, as are the sticker letters) the journaling tag is Heidi Swapp, and the flowers are All My Memories. (Sorry, I can't remember the brand of the other patterned paper.)

Friday Jan. 4, 2008
This challenge was a scraplift - I lifted my friend Jaime. I wanted a simple design that wouldn't take away from this photo. These papers are from Stampinup, the stickers are Making Memories, and the chipboard is Sandylion.
(I've been using the 8x8 black backgrounds for my Book of Me pages - I forget when I do other things that size, it's ok to use color! LOL)

Saturday, Jan. 5
Today was a day from H-E-double hockey sticks, and I can't say anything nice about this layout right now, except for the subject matter - it took me waaaay too long, and I had all kinds of problems with it! I even had to bug friends and family for advice - I am really loosing my touch, but here it is.... (the challenge was to scrap a photo with no people in it.)

The papers are Provo Craft, My Mind's Eye, and Avon - yes, Avon! Basic Grey rubons, and a Melissa Frances corner thingy. (If you click on the pictures, they'll go big enough for you to read the journaling.) :)
Sunday, Jan 6:
It's been a while since I've done a page for my son's book of silly shenanigans, and the single color challenge was a perfect opportunity to do that...

I will probably take this one apart and re-do it later, I'm not too crazy about it, but for now, it's done - the challenge was to take a simple shape and repeat it at least 8 times on the layout.

Once there was a Snowman...

What better way to start a new year than with a fun challenge?
I found this one on Lillybean's Paperie:

* Create a WINTER card in either blues or pinks.
* Card must have glitter or bling---you know some sparkle!
* Must include either fabric or felt
* And, must have a snowman on it---die cut, paper pieced, from patterned paper, sticker, etc.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish it on time for the deadline, because all the scrapbook stores were closed around here yesterday, and I needed the felt swirlies to finish it - but here it is anyway.... Fun challenge!
I used up some of my Basic Grey Figgy Pudding scraps, the snowman is from Sandylion, and the mini snowflakes (with the bling and sparkle) are K&Co.

*Side note - today is my parent's wedding anniversary - they would have been married 72 years.

May You Have A.....

(Happy New Year!)

Scrappy New Year!!!

This time of year there is always a lot of buzz on the scrapbooking forums about making scrapbooking related resolutions - setting goals for making a certain number of layouts per month, year, etc.
I really don't believe in doing that because I know I will just be setting myself up for certain failure!
One resolution I do need to make, however, is on updating this site more often! It has been sad, sad, sadly neglected the last few months!
I got some fun new toys for Christmas, plus, I have 3 SB kits that I haven't even touched yet - so there is no excuse!
I'm off to visit my favorite sketch blogs for inspiration right now!
...see you soon! (I hope!)
(hee hee!)

OK - true to my word, here's the first one...

...it had me beating my head against the wall, and didn't turn out anything like what I had in mind, but it's done, nonetheless.
The papers are Prima and K&Co., with Karen Foster rubon, and All My Memories button. Stampinup gold cord. Oh!...and the shaped paper is My Mind's Eye!

Finished the rest ....

...of the calendar pages. Now to figure out how to wrap it....
I got the mini calendar sheets from elle's studio at etsy.com. They were the perfect size for this project! These are just random photos of things we did through the year this year - I tried to get a photo of each family member on their birthday month too.
(See the remaining months in the post below)



May is our anniversary month, and this is our favorite place to spend it - guess you could call this one "Love on the Rocks" Ha ha!






I got a sweet RAK in the mail yesterday from my friend Jaime. She had a challenge on her blog - I forgot I'd signed on for it until I went to read it, and saw the announcement! I can't wait to play with this stuff, it's so pretty! Thanks Jaime!

This week's project *Updated*

I've been working on hubby's desk calendar this week. I made him one once, and since then he expects one every year. This time I got one of these (except mine's for a 6x6 - I don't see that one today...) Usually I do this one (the 6x6 one on the top, where the page and the calendar are side by side) the new one will take up a lot less desk space - I think hubby will be happy.
I've got 5 months done so far - stay tuned, I can't wait to show you!

A little frustrated today, I just lack a couple of finishing touches on a few of the pages, and nobody here in town has what I need! Hubby will be home soon, so it will have to wait until tomorrow. I tried to photograph the pages I have done (my scanner isn't working), but they didn't turn out well. Must not be my day!
....here's a little sneaky of how it will look finished. I thought about tying ribbons across the top, but I think hubby would think that was too "foofy."
Anyway - ta da!

Here are a few of the pages that are done:

Been busy.....

I haven't been posting here much, I thought I show you what I've been doing instead...
We have a tradition of exchanging little goodies with all of our neighbors here, these are the ones we did this year - I've been busy stuffing them and stamping the little gift cards to go on them. (besides wrapping gifts, baking and cleaning!)
Hoping to get some creative therapy soon...
Have a happy day!