What I found today:
and for my “girlie” - can you tell which one(s) are yours?!
I also stopped at a yard sale and picked up a feather ticking for my bed (full/queen), 2 pairs of shorts, a pair of capri and a rooster candlestick. Then at the last thrift store, a skirt for “remodeling”, a shadow box for my stamps - all for cheap, cheap!
… picked up the Vue Thursday night
… phone will be changed over (same number) in a few days (the name change is complete!)
… going up to get the antique bed frame and table this weekend
Still need to keep on the de-clutter train, put some things on eBay and planning on making the rounds at my favorite thrift stores this weekend. Besides all the boring chores that always have to be done.
A’s having a sleep over/video game marathon tonight and I’m hoping to steal away with the laptop and get some writing done. So many ideas and thoughts that are piling up and just need to get out. I’m starting to feel like if I don’t get them out they’ll just start blending together and not make any sense. I think I’m going to have to set some time away each day and get into the habit of writing something everyday. I’ve been thinking back to grade school when I wrote for fun…wherever my imagination carried me, with no worries or concern of what other people would think or say. Back when my English teacher told me I should take a Creative Writing class or consider Journalism in college. It’s not too late. To write. I think it’ll be web design classes this fall. All in good time… Ciao!
… lists! Yes, I admit it. Without a list, I wander aimlessly throughout my day try to rely on a mental note here and there to get it all accomplished. Not very effective. So, I’m going back to using my calendar and making task lists of things I need and want to get done on any given day. I get more done and have a real sense of accomplishment looking back at all that I’ve checked off or marked out on my lists. Thanks Sarah for that reminder! Oh, and by the way - I’m not getting older - just working smarter.
A week ago Thursday the transmission went out on the van…and along with other repairs it was likely to need, it was going to cost more to fix it than the vehicle was worth. We’ve been car shopping and trying to get around through the grace of friends, co-workers, public transportation and good old walking (in July, in Florida - this is not a pretty thing). A trip to the grocery store is desperately needed! Here’s what we’re looking at (2006 Saturn Vue in Laser Blue):
Hopefully, we’ll have all the information together and an answer early next week on this one or something close to it. The 2008 models are arriving and they are trying to clear out and make room for them. Fortunately for us.
Well, the dishes are done, the trash is out, vacuuming is next then I’m headed out to the pool! Have a great Saturday everyone! ~ Peace
I’m borrowing Jenny’s picture - I know she won’t mind (mine isn’t here yet). To answer some questions:
Yes, ladies you can buy this album for yourselves! Go to Secret Scrapper and click on Shop. It’s under Themed Albums, Miscellaneous and you can choose either a 6″x 6″ or an 8″x 8″ size! Or if you’re like me, (”just give up the links, woman”) here you go:
Jenny’s doing an awesome challenge over there (starting this Sunday the 15th) for an “All About Me” album. Hope you’ll join us - or just come over and hang out with us! Peace….
This is for my first challenge over at SecretScrapper - a magnetic message board made from a piece of sheet metal. Or a cookie sheet (make sure you can stick a magnet to it!). The materials list and general information are over at Secret Scrapper - just pop over, register (it’s free) and play along here: Altered heART Magnetic Message Board. I’ll give the instructions as well and tips & tricks for working with various materials. Such as Modge Podge. The buttons and flower are magnets to hold your notes. Fun, huh? I hope you’ll join us. Make your own version, share it with us and your name will go in for a prize at the end of the month! Free stuff AND a cool magnetic memo board. Rock on.
I have been invited to be on the Design Team for a relatively new scrapbooking site: www.secretscrapper.com! To add to the fun, my girlie Jenny was also invited on. Look out, double the fun!
They’ve got some really neat albums you just have to check out - you can even get them with whatever word/name you want! You’ll also find some Home Dec items, alphabets…with more to come. More information and reviews when I get them in my hot little hands!
There’s also the message board (Forums), blog, gallery, etc. So many challenges going on - there’s something for everyone - layouts, cards, scraplifts, ad inspiration, photography, organization. AND very generous prizes for participating. Get ready to be inspired!
They even do classes - look for the LOVE album class with Kristi (sign ups through the 19th at the site) and sign up to take the class with me - it’s going to be fabulous. Go to Kristi’s blog to see her class sample: http://kristilacy.blogspot.com/
It’s small, but growing…so if you’re looking for a friendly, scrapbooking home on the web, check it out. Tell ‘em Sharon sent you!
Jenny will be doing All About Me weekly challenges (posted on Sundays) and I’ll be doing Altered heART (altered art from the heart, get it?! LOL) challenges (list & sample by Tuesday, instructions on Thursday night). I’m also the Guest Secret Scrapper (that’s their term for the Designers - fun, huh?) for August, so get ready to see what special project I come up with!
Hope you’ll join us!! Don’t be shy!
I’m working on a big Announcement post, but in the meantime wanted to give you something new to look at. Another oldie-but-goodie layout:
Journaling: Sun, Sand, Surf - St. Augustine Beach
Fun ideas tips and tricks: Use scraps of textured paper for additional dimension. Mix & match rub ons from different sets (of a similar scale) for a fun look. Fold decorative edged paper in half and sew to edges of background for a new twist on traditional “borders”.
Decorative Paper: Fibermark & white & blue papers
Cardstock: SEI - brown
Cutting Tools: Fiskars - zig zag & mini scallop, Marvy 1/8″ handheld hole punch.
Ribbons/Fibers: Offray, Wrights - ric rac
Rubber stamp ink: Brilliance by Tsukeniko (black), Colorbox Chalk in Chestnut Roan
Fasteners: Dritz - lg silver eyelets, brads, - Making Memories. Stapes, cotter pin, safety pin.
Creative lettering idea: Rub ons and silver letter tag - Making Memories
Other Supplies: Metal rimmed tag - Avery, binder clip, tulle, slide mount, shell charm, clock face. Sewing machine.
Though graduation is over, I was rummaging through some older layouts and found one of my all-time favorite layouts. I made this for Jenny’s daughter Toni when she graduated high school a couple years ago. It’s an 8″ x 8″ page - my favorite size:
The back:
Supply ListPage Title: Graduation Advice
Journaling: Live life to the fullest so that when you’re 80, you can say you have “No Regrets”. RAKS are cheaper than therapy. Know your boundaries BEFORE you’re tested. Love - it’s not all about emotions. It’s about putting the other person’s needs before your own. You see it’s not about what you get, it’s about what you give. Just be sure it goes both ways! Family - your most important relationship. Value it, protect it, enjoy them for their unique perspective they bring into your life! Friends - surround yourself with positive, honest & loving people - life is too short for negative people to bring you down. Honesty will hurt sometimes, so be gentle with it. Love as if you’ll never get hurt. Forgive.
Fun ideas tips and tricks: On the back, I tore a business sized envelope in half and secured it to the back of the layout. Inside I included my photo and a letter to the graduate.
Patterned Paper: All patterned paper - Carolee’s Creations.
Cardstock: Bazzill
Cutting Tools: Paper Trimmer - EK Success Cutterpede. Xacto knife.
Ribbons/Fibers: Black/white check - Offray. White mini ric rac - Wrights.
Die cuts: “T” chipboard letter - Li’l Davis.
Rubber Stamps: Alphabet - Hero Arts
Rubber stamp ink: Brilliance by Tsukeniko (black)
Pens: Zig Millenium
Fasteners: White flower brad - unknown, pink mini brads - Doodlebug Designs
Creative lettering idea: Journal advice to the graduate on the front & back of scraps of cardstock. Use photo turns to hold them while keeping them accessible and interactive.
Other Supplies: map flags, photo turns, picture hanger, metal rimmed vellum tag (Making Memories), jewelry tag, safety pin, ball chain, clear plastic tab divider (Avery), silk flower (JoAnn’s)
It’s a relatively new series on The History Channel that debuted back on May 29th. If you have kids that like this kind of thing or if you’re remotely interested in planets & our universe….check this series out. Here’s their site: The Universe on the History Channel (Note: some episodes may not be suitable for younger children - think movie, “Armageddon”, great soundtrack- scary premise)
New shows in the series, premiere on Tuesday evenings, followed by other shows in the series that have already aired. Check your listings as the shows airs other times as well. Cool factor: my friend Tony produced, wrote and directed the shows on the Moon and on Mars. Pretty neat - and I can say I knew him when!!
Peace….
