Scrapping like mad!

I have already gone over and over the awesomeness of the class I am taking.  Here are some of the layouts that I have been cranking out.  I am having so much fun.  I have more projects laying out on the desk so watch out - more to come.  I think I will work on something for Cocoa Daisy next and then tomorrow is Shimelle's "and now for something completely different" on the UK Scrappers site.  So much fun to keep up with - I am doing the  Hitchhiker's Class, the starting points on Shimelle's blog, watching the Glitter Girl videos on Wednesday and now the once a month on the UK blog.  Whew!  And only $9M left to raise for the building for work! 

Shocker!  A page with a picture of me on it.  That hardly ever happens!

Loving a good sketch

Well, I seem to be cranking through some pages recently thanks to a new class at Two Peas by Shimelle.  If you are a scrapbooker and you haven't registered for this class - you should ask yourself "why the heck not?"  It is simply amazing.  I am trying to pace myself and not watch all of the videos before I start working on layouts and I am doing a farily good job of that - I have watched two of the five classes and have been working on layouts most nights.  Here is something I finished with pictures from 2005 - that's right folks seven year old photos - SCRAPPED.  Yippee!  Love how it came out.  I have been hoarding this SEI "madera island" paper forever - why? - cause I am a child of the seventies and I love browns and it takes me all back to happier carefree times.  But I cut into it and I am thinking I may have a brown phase in my scrapping till I use it all up.  This page makes me miss my Granddaddy maybe that is why it has taken me so long to do it.  I think these photos were even taken with a film camera - it was shocking to find this entire grouping of double prints - remember those???

Hitchhiker's Class - finished layout

I am so excited to be taking Shimelle Laine's Hitchhikers Guide to Scrapbooking class at Two Peas.  At only $25 it is a huge bargain for so many ideas and sketches.  I made this based on a layout from the first lesson and I really like the way it came out.  I was kind of struggling with what to do, but it came together really quickly after listening to the video and reading the great pdf. 

About the layout - this is a photo of me with the biker from The Village People.  Yes, that iconic band that I grew up hearing as a child.  I was thrilled to attend their concert, but even more excited to randomly get to hang out with him after the concert.  A group of us got to sit and chat with him and I am happy to report that he is a very sweet guy.  What an amazing memory to capture. 

Finished page! 

On Deck for Friday Night

For my scrapbooking friends - prepare to laugh:

So my DH said to me today that he has a home work assignment for his online class for fire officer II that he hasn't been able to work on yet that is due soon.  Then he says that even though he is off HFD (Houston Fire Dept) tomorrow he is teaching a class during the day and won't have time during the day tomorrow either. 

Not sure where this is going so I ask, so when are you going to work on it?  Then he replies, well, I really need to work on it Friday night (pause) could you possibly find something to do in your scrapbook room to work on so I can have time to do my homework? 

Ummm, yeah, I guess I can do that for you sweetheart.  I will see if I can figure something out . . . .

Hahahaha!  This is already on the table, papers picked out and a few sketches next to it that might work to push me along.  Yippee.  Thank goodness for homework! 

In case you are wondering - no, that is not my husband.  That, my friends, is the biker from the Village People!!!!!!  And yes, the feather is from the Indian!  But that is a story for another day!!!!  YMCA, Macho Macho Man . . . .

Ice Cream Treat

yummy!

All done!

We went for ice cream this past Friday cause, well, because we could, and because Wyatt did so great on his interview at school. He's such a big boy.  It was a wonderful treat, plus Amy's gives a discount to Rice employees.  I'm sold (not that I really needed more reasons to get amazingly good ice cream!).

Lots and Lots of Scrapping Around here!!!

Well, we are having a delightful "stay home day" here in Houston. DH is working at the college today teaching something medical related and the kids and I have been slacking in our pjs, watching TV, playing Kinect (not fighting hardly at all) and mommy has been scrapping and upload images to Cocoa Daisy and Two Peas.  So here is a little of the progress -

Tea Time - made with January's Tea and Cupcakes Cocoa Daisy Kit

I have no idea why this won't post correctly!!!

 

Anniversary page from our outing in June

Can you believe I did this entire page this morning with two kids at home?

I finally decided on butterflies for the accents and added a strip of stars - very happy!

You can see the full images and the close up shots at 2 Peas or Cocoa Daisy gallery.  Hope everyone has a great weekend. 

Just not sure and an update on things around here

So I am working on this page about my two silly kiddos and something about it isn't working for me.  I like everything but the accent spots.  I tried buttons already but decided it needs to be something other than a circle.  I just put the tickets on there and I can't decide.  There is no glue on this page at all, everything is changeable.  I am just not ready to commit.  How silly is that?  I think I should just adhere it and call it a day.  I need to channel some Shimelle Laine here and make it work. . . Any advice?  I am thinking more and more I need to take that class of hers.  Wishing I would win a spot on the blog hop they are doing. 

Other than this little project, I am pleased to announce that we think our little guy will get into the bridge program at school - yeah!  One drop off and one pick sounds soooo devine.  Just registed them for zoo camp and have been thinking about what they will do this summer.  Looking for crafts and activities for them - maybe I will head to Pinterest tonight. 

Thinking about getting these books - "Money Doesn't Grow On Trees" by Neale Godfrey and something work related for me - "Read This Before Our Next Meeting" by Al Pittampali. 

Working on Project Life - still need to do last week.  Didn't take any pictures last week - need to do a better job this week or just run around the house taking some timeless photos.  Thanks to my DH for taking photos today at the dentist.  What a doll. 

Ok - back to work!