My Scrappy Corner

Brother and Sisterly Love

2012-02-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

A typical weekend morning around my parts. My DH went to turn on the sprinklers to water our front plants and my half dressed children want to sit on our front block wall and watch.

Scrapping the Moments - Scrap Your Stash: Flowers

Sketches 4 All - DT Challenge: Sketch with Valentine Theme

Happy 4th Birthday

2012-01-31T16:19:00.000-08:00

I'm super excited that I finally scrapped these pictures. I'm usually very current on my photos but these are from my DD birthday party last year, April. I know that is still more current then most scrappy people that I know but it's way behind for me.

Sketches 4 All - Birthday Challenge

Baby Love

2012-01-30T21:37:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to make more cards lately. Well, I'm attending a shower coming up and thought perfect.

Scrapping The Moments - Card Challenge - Use scraps.

DT Call

2012-01-25T21:39:00.000-08:00

A message from Pat:

I am having an open call for 2 people to join our DT @ Scrapping the Moments.

We are a small, friendly, scrap booking/paper crafting community.

I am looking for someone to head up the weekly photography challenge.
You do not need to be a professional photographer to do this.
But I would like someone who is excited about taking photos & know their way around their camera.
You would have to come up with a weekly idea of what we should photograph.
You can see what we have been doing here http://www.scrappingthemoments.com/index.php?topic=2267.0
If you are interested please send some of your photos, ideas you might have for the challenges, a little about yourself,
and if you have a blog please send me a link to it, to pat@scrappingthemoments.com By February 4,2012
If you can't post on the members board or gallery please do not apply.
I am only looking for people who can participate & show interest in our community.

The 2nd position will be doing an ATC challenge. We have just started doing these & there is a lot
of interest in these ATCs by our members. Only apply if you can commit to doing a monthly challenge
and to participate on the message board & gallery. If interested please send me some samples of your
work,especially ATCs you have done & if you have a blog or gallery send a link to that also.
You can send this info to pat@scrappingthemoments.com by February 4,2012.

There is no compensation at this time for our DT members. But there is joy from sharing our talents with others.

Pat Bishop

Finally Done

2012-01-23T15:18:00.000-08:00

Hooray! I'm finally done with my DS 2nd birthday layout. I'm usually up to date on my scrapping but for some reason this year it took me forever to scrap my kiddos birthday's. I still haven't done my DD birthday.

Scraplift - Scrapping the Moments
Banner Challenge - Sketches4All

Luke Has Arrived

2012-01-22T14:41:00.000-08:00

54. Update photos that I have hanging in frames in the whole house.

I finally have Luke's picture hanging up through out my house. He previously was in one picture frame out of the several. This is one from our spare room.

Before

After

Dry Spell Is Over

2012-01-17T21:29:00.000-08:00

I've unintentionally put my list on hold. Last week I revised/updated my (still uncompleted) list. But, by doing that I think it really go me at it again. I was able to complete 3 items without much thought.

58. Go on a real date (with my DH).
Last Friday I came home from work and my DH said the kiddos were staying the night at his parents. We went to dinner (thanks Christmas gift card). After dinner we grabbed some frozen yogurt and rented a movie. We went home ate our yogurt and cuddled on the couch and watched the movie. It was the best date night in a long time.

17. Take my kids to the movies.
I found out that a local movie theater did free Saturday morning kid movies. How perfect!!! We watched Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who. Such a cute movie and made for a fun family outing.

64. Keep my niece overnight.
I had Monday off from work so what a perfect weekend to do my #64. On Sunday my BIL & SIL dropped off my Niece Hailey and she got to have her first sleepover at our house. My DD has been taking about it all week so needless to say she was super excited when Hailey arrived. Hailey is 2 and there is only so much you can do with a 4 year old and (2) 2 year olds running around. But we had a blast; building Lego's, blocks, dolls, coloring, etc... Trinity was super sad to see Hailey go but I promised we would have her over again.

Dr. Saltsman

2012-01-16T14:43:00.000-08:00

When we were over at Meme and Papa's House (my grandparents) to make christmas cookies. I was telling them that Luke (my son) has these bites on his arm, back and chest. So Papa broke out this bottle of calamine lotion and we put it on my son. Then Meme said that is why she would call him Dr. Saltsman when their kids and us grand kids were growing up. I don't have that in my memory from being a kid but that is the fun of being the mom to the great grandkids because now I get to hear a story and create memories for my children.

Current Color Challenge - Scrapping the Moments
Sketch #66 - Sketches in Thyme

Who Needs Cheese When You Can Have Chocolate

2012-01-14T22:10:00.000-08:00

My Sister, DD and myself had a wonderful time on our road trip in November. I have all the pictures printed and this is my first layout with may to follow.

I had this layout invisioned but it came out nothing like I pictured. I have been tinkering with this page for days. I hate when I picture something and it comes out all wrong. LOL, I guess you get what you get sometimes.

Scrap that Tune - Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
Pinherest Challenge - I used a doilie.

Sending Happy Thoughts - Card

2012-01-13T12:54:00.000-08:00

I created this card for a on-line friend of mine who had a bad fall and is recuperating. This card is completely not my style however I like the way it turned out.

Stacy H-W's January 10th Card Challenge

Major Changes

2012-01-12T15:39:00.000-08:00

So I've made some major changes to my 101 in 1001 list. When I first started this back in May 2011 I didn't really know where I was headed or exactly what I was doing. I think I have it figured out (for the most part ;). My list is now had it's own page 101 in 1001, I have completion dates on some items but not all and links to the posts related to the completion of that item. I hope you all have been enjoying my 101 in 1001 journey so far. I'm looking forward to a new year. Here are a few items that I've completed and haven't blogged about.

5. Rent a lake/river/beach house.
LOL, not really a house it was a timeshare however I'm counting it because we were at the beach.

13. Plant a herb garden.
This one is complete however they all died. I do want to try this again.

25. Try 10 new recipes.

32. Do something that scares me.

39. Get a pedicure.

49. Go to a Farmers Market.

65. Make homemade applesauce.

Christmas Play

2012-01-09T16:30:00.000-08:00

My DD is in Preschool this year and we had the honor of attending her first Christmas play. Hooray!!! My shy little girl is really coming out of her shell. She did an amazing job yelling, I mean signing all of the songs with the other kids in her class. :)

Jan. DT LO Sketch project at Sketches 4 All! Sketch by Moma!

What A Monstrosity

2012-01-04T10:37:00.000-08:00

We go to the pumpkin patch each year with my in-laws. This year we invited my Dad which was added fun. I love that my in-laws and my Dad get along so well. Shhh...don't tell my husband I got him in one of the pictures. It was so nice to scrap pictures of my kids with my Dad, my DH and me.

My January Challenge for Sketch 4 All.
January Sketch Challenge from Diana at The Moments.

February Guest Design Team Call

2012-01-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

We are looking for a Guest Designer for the month of February!!

You do not have to have previous DT experience!!

This is open to international too!

Nikki Sivils donated the My Lil' Monster kit and the chosen person will be required to create a sketch LO and a card for February with this kit!! If a international winner is chosen we realize due to the mailing service your project may be late.

***Picture of the kit is below!!

GDT will also have to create Feb. sketch LO which will be due Feb. 1st at midnight.

The criteria for the GDT call:

1. Most be active on the forum

2. Leave love in the gallery

3. Submit 2 previous Lo's and 2 previous cards in the gallery so we can see your work.

(Please tag next to these items GDT.)

4. Complete at least one challenge but the challenge is your choice.

(please when you submit to the call let us know which challenge you completed)

Deadline is Jan. 23rd at midnight!

GDT will be posted here on Jan. 24th or 25th.

Look forward to seeing who our February GDT will be!!

Happy Creating!!

Card, Tag or Bookmark

2011-12-22T06:06:00.000-08:00

Below is a card I made and the end of the DT inspiration work using the Nikki Sivils, Gingerbread Kit for Sketches4All. But, don't worry we have plenty more fun stuff coming up for the new year.

I would like to add a big THANK YOU to Nikki Sivils for the Gingerbread Kit. And, also to Sketches4All's Boss Lady Fia & DT Coordinator Michelle for all their work and preparation.

Altered Frame

2011-12-17T14:30:00.000-08:00

I've been scrapbooking for several years now and have learned so many new techniques and forms of paper crafting. When I received the Gingerbread Land - Nikki Sivils and had to do an altered item for the challenge we currently have happening at Sketches 4 All. I thought I really want to make a frame. I have a friend who is currently pregnant and is due in December so I thought it would be perfect! I had so much fun now I want to alter or upcycle everything, LOL.

Can't Help But Smile

2011-12-16T14:31:00.000-08:00

We had some extra time one day and Trin asked if we could stop at the park. They had a ton of fun, as always, and I got some good pictures.

Scrapping the Moments - Scrap that Tune - Summertime by Kenny Chesney
Skeches In Thyme - Sketch #62
Sketches 4 All - Rosey's Smile Challenge
Scrapbookers Anonymous - A-Z Challenge, E for Echo Park

Calendar - Trinity

2011-12-07T14:36:00.000-08:00

Another page for the calendar we are putting together for my MIL. LOL, good thing she doesn't read my blog. This page is a mix of my DD from 3 different places/days. From left to right; Sacramento, CA horsing around on the train/tracks, at Target in town right after Halloween and at my friends baby shower breaking in the new wagon.

December - Scraplift Challenge
Jen T's December Challenge - Glitter (I used rhinestones)

The Pout

2011-12-06T10:53:00.000-08:00

My oldest decided to lay her head on the table and pout because she asked for something and I told her no. My youngest is in a stage of copying everything Trinity does so he put his head on the table and he didn't even know why. If sissy does it, he does it. LOL, I just had to take a picture.

I used the current challenge sketch from The Sampler Kit Club.

My Horse Riders

2011-12-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

Ok, I hardly ever buy scrap supplies and try just to use what I have in my stash. However, I had a gift card and was totally excited to do some scrappy shopping. I love, love Echo Park and this was no exception. The playground line was perfect for these photos.

OLW - My
Sketch Inspiration #249

Christmas Gift Card Holder

2011-12-02T11:29:00.000-08:00

I just LOVE this Nikki Sivils Gingerbread Land Kit. Below is a picture of a gift card holder that I made. The red paper slides out, it's folded and opens up for hold the gift card.

For my December Challenge it's all about the Holiday Spirit. I made a gift card holder but you aren't limited, you could make a; Gift Bag, Banner, Paper Wreath, Place Card Holder, Etc...The possibilities are endless.

Plus, we have a sketch challenge on the main forum with an awesome Nikki Sivils Kit Giveaway. Hurry on over, it ends Dec. 9th.

Christmas Cookies

2011-12-01T19:44:00.000-08:00

A Christmas Layout to kick off our December.

The Moments - Scrap Your Stash (Christmas/Holiday)

Sketches 4 All LO Sketch Challenge, come over to see all the wonderful layouts from the whole DT.

Sneak Peak

2011-11-30T16:13:00.000-08:00

A little sneak peak at what's coming up.

Details:
Nikki Sivils is our sponsor for December and each person who creates a sketch LO name will be added to a drawing for the Gingerbread Land kit Collection!!

Sketch LO challenge will start on December 2nd and until December 9th at midnight CST!!

Growing Up

2011-11-23T16:41:00.000-08:00

Such a wonderful milestone, Preschool. The pictures are of her first day which was great and she been loving it ever since. I hope her interest in school and learning continues all the way until she graduates college. LOL, well here is to hoping. :)

OLW - Up
Sketches In Thyme #59 - I flipped it.
Scrapbookers Anonymous - Letter is "D" - My DD Layout.

Calendar - Halloween

2011-11-22T06:07:00.000-08:00

I'm super bummed that I don't have any Halloween pictures of all 5 grandkids together so this is last years picture of 4 of them at the Pumpkin Patch.

Sketch Inspiration #247
The Moments - Ad/Art Challenge
Challenge #3 - Inspiration Pictures

Calendar - Seth

2011-11-21T05:28:00.000-08:00

This is my nephew Seth at my home for my DD birthday party this year. The two of them were having a great time blowing bubbles in our front yard.

11.17 Sketchy Thursdays
The Moments - Scraplift Challenge
Pinterest Inspired Challenge

Calendar - Audrey

2011-11-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a 2012 Calendar with my SIL for my MIL for Christmas. Anyways, I have 6 of the 12 months to scrap so I decided to start working on it today. I'm not scrapping the months in order since I have no idea which months are going to be mine. The pages are going to be about the 5 grandkids. This is the 4th grandchild, my niece Audrey.

Sketches in Thyme #60
The Moments - Pattern Paper Crazy

Hangin' Out With Friends

2011-11-18T18:30:00.000-08:00

This is a double I made, super simple and sorry not the best pictures. I'm putting an album together for my Cousin (really for my Aunt).

Current Sketch Challenge

November Sketch Challenge

Airplane

2011-11-15T12:38:00.000-08:00

We went to the USS Midway in San Diego with my Dad, Sister, BIL, Aunt, Uncle and my little family of 4. It was fun but not somewhere I would of normally taken my 2 and 4 year old children. But, I think everyone had a good time and I got some great pics of my Dad and my kiddos playing around in some planes.

Sketch Inspiration #246

Airplanes by B.o.B ft Hayley Williams of Paramore is this months song for my challenge - Scrap that Song at The Moments.

St. Jude Childrens Christmas Card Blog Hop with Sponsor Nikki Sivils

2011-11-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Sketches 4 All St. Jude Childrens Christmas Card Blog Hop with Sponsor Nikki Sivils!

If this is your first stop please go back to the beginning at Fia's Blog.

Nikki Sivils sponsored the products: The Gingerbread Land Collection for the DT to create the cards we will be donating to the: St. Jude Childrens Cancer Research Hospital! These children are receiving treatment for various cancers!! We are excited to add some Christmas joy and smiles to the St. Jude Cancer Children Hospital! To learn more about SJCCH here is the link!

Here are my two examples.

Sketch #42 from Cardabilities.

No sketch was use for this one.

Please come and enjoy the DT inspirations of the cards we will be donating to SJCCH!! You next stop is the wonderful Cheryl. Please leave a comment on each DT blogs and your name will be entered in the drawing for the Nikki Sivils You're A Hoot 12 x12 paper, 289 piece, kit!!

Happy Hopping!!!

Coming Soon...Blog Hop

2011-11-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited!!! The wonderful Nikki Sivils donated the Gingerbread Land Collection Kit to the Sketch4All DT. Mine arrived today and I have to say I'm totally impressed and loving it. I couldn't wait to get home and dive in.

The blog hop is running through November 12th -15th. There will be prizes and the DT will be showing off their cards we made with this wonderful kit and we will be donating them to a good cause.

Stay Tuned...

Watermelon

2011-11-01T09:45:00.000-07:00

We were at my in-laws for a BBQ when my DD walked by eating a slice of watermelon. I made her stop so I could get a shot of her eating her watermelon while wearing her watermelon shirt. LOL, it was great.

Hooray a new month of challenges have been posted. Go check out my November 1st Scrap Your Stash - Cardstock Challenge.

I don't use Sketchy Thursday every often but when I do I just love how my project turns out.

Sweet & Delicious

2011-10-29T16:27:00.000-07:00

We took the kiddos blueberry picking in May. It's always such a wonderful family outing that isn't to hard on the wallet.

Sketch Inspiration #243
My November Challenge for S4A - Paint.
OLW - Sweet from The Moments.

Complete My List Of Items

2011-10-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

I really need to finish putting my list together. I didn't realize how much 101 items were. Plus, I wanted to make it realistic because the more and more I read that other people who didn't complete their list in time it was because they added items that just weren't possible.

I have also realized that I should of completed my list before I started my clock. The items towards the end of my list I won't have as much time to complete. Oh well lesson learned.

My Work In Progress Items:
8. Lose two pant sizes and stay in the single digit clothing size. (0/2)
I know it hasn't been a whole month yet but as I was warming up my lunch and I noticed that no one else was around so I weighted myself. I lost another 2 pounds. I haven't been eating the best the past few weeks so I'm happy that as least I didn't add weight. My total loss now is 20 pounds. My clothes still fit although a little lose now but not enough to go to a smaller size. My number 8 is going to be a real work in progress.

9. Do something for someone else (5 different people) that is completely unselfish. (3/5)
I came up with this idea a while back and finally sat down and did it. It didn't even start out intended to make my list but I guess that the best part doing stuff in my everyday life not just working off a list directly. Now I have to be honest this is somewhat selfish. I made this mini album for my sister and honestly it didn't come out the way I originally envisioned it would but she liked it anyways. It's selfish because it made me feel really good to be able to give something to my big sister. She is very sweet and generous and I liked that I could give finally her something in return to show her my appreciation.

Completed Items:
50. Keep car clean for 1 whole month.
Well I'm very proud of myself that I did it! However, as much as I want a clean car all the time I had a few situations where if my car was cluttered on the inside like normal it would of been helpful. For example, my Son wakes up at the crack of dawn so he got ready with me but my daughter sleep until it was time to leave. I knew that I had everything but I needed to grab some shoes for her. Big surprise I forgot her shoes. Normally this wouldn't be a problem because I usually have an extra pair in my car. Not this time because it was spotless. I ended up giving my Aunt $20 so they could run into Target and pick her up a pair. The bright side is she LOVES her new sparkly shoes. They wouldn't of been my pick and I can't believe that my Aunt let her pick those one out but in the end I'm glad that she did. I'll have to take a picture to post.

Monkeyin' Around

2011-10-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

We took a family trip a while back and the San Diego Zoo was part of our vacation. The pictures are of my Dad and with my kids and the right photo has my sister and BIL in the back ground. However, my little plan of getting a picture of my son with his giraffe tank top in front of the giraffe exhibit didn't really work out so I did snap a photo of a giraffe and included him in my layout.

I was watching Jungle Book with my kids the other week and thought how great the songs go with our zoo pictures and the Scrap that Song Challenge was just around the corner on the 15th. Perfect!

The sketches from Sketch Inspiration fit my scrappy style perfectly and last weeks #241 was no exception.

Life is Bliss - Mini

2011-10-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

As promised, I finished the mini for my friend and I'm sharing it with you all. It's super simple but I like the way it came out. I've also started working on the Thank You cards for her shower too. I'm curious to know what you all think.

Another Great Contest Coming Soon...

2011-10-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

Come join us at S4A, October 10th - 17th, for a fun fall layout & card contest.

Regina, over at The Cutting Cafe has generously donated some goodies for the event. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Stop by The Cutting Cafe and check out all of the yummy treats.

Hooray!!! Baby Shower Coming Up!!!

2011-10-06T09:32:00.000-07:00

Hooray!!! Baby Shower Coming Up!!! LOL, and NO it's not for me. My good friend is having a baby girl. Can you say crafting, crafting and more crafting. I'm making her card (see below), a chipboard album (all post soon), thank you cards and possibly a shower banner. Then I'm going to dust off that sewing machine of mine and attempt some bibs, receiving blankets, burp clothes and these snack bag things. I have a lot to do and the shower is only a little over a month away.

I used a sketch from Burlap & Buttercups. It was exactly what I was looking for when I was trying to figure out what the card should look like.

-8 Pounds and Counting

2011-10-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

My Work In Progress Items:

8. Lose two pant sizes and stay in the single digit clothing size. (0/2)

So, after a wonderful comment from my BIL I remembered it's time to weight myself this month. I don't want to be crazy about weighing myself so I've limited to once a month. It's helpful that I don't own a scale and have to use the industrial one at work. LOL

Well, as you can tell from my title I lost 8 pounds this month. I'm down 18 pounds total since I started this new eating and exercising life style. I hate the word diet because that seem so temporary. I think to be able to lose the weight and keep it off you have to change your habits.

Just last week I started to notice a change in certain areas of my body not much but I have noticed a change. I still haven't dropped a clothing size but I do think I'm getting close to it.

9. Do something for someone else (5 different people) that is completely unselfish. (2/5)

Ok, this seems like a small thing but I think it counts. I'm not crazy tall but I'm tall enough to reach the top shelf at the grocery store. I often get asked by people to grab something that they can't reach.

Well, my DD and I went to the grocery store on Thursday. This sweet little old lady complimented how adorable my DD is (which she is adorable), then asked if I could reach that can of beans on the top shelf for her. Sure no problem and I got to do a good deed for a stranger. I love that my DD was there to see me do something for someone else and hopeful teach her to help others when needed.

50. Keep car clean for 1 whole month.

I've been doing really well with this but I do still have 16 more days to go.

Completed:
12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (100/100)

I completed this one but I know I'll never stop my interest in finding cool/fun blogs.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

2011-09-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

We got ready to head over and go to swimming and have a playdate. We went outside to put some items in the car and it was raining. Talk about a summer surprise. Needless to say we didn't swim but we still had our playdate.

This is my example for October's Scrap Your Stash: Rub-Ons. Come over and check out all of the new 1st of the month challenges.

I recently ran across this new site called Burlap and Buttercups. They have an amazing kit each month, great new challenges each week and so much more.

Another Mini Challenge it's the Long Title Mini Challenge - Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Twinkle Toes

2011-09-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

A few months ago we put my DD in ballet and she LOVES it. Normally parents aren't allowed in the room but I asked if it would be ok because I wanted to take a few (million) pictures.

This is my example for October...Flourish. Come over and check out all of the new challenges being posted at S4A.

I used the sketch with a twist challenge from Burlap and Buttercups. The twist is to use stitching on your layout; I used faux stitching with my pen.

Jess at The Moments had a tasty recipe this month; French Toast Casserole with Marmalade Syrup. You have until the 15th until the next yummy recipe is revealed.

Now who doesn't like some Bling?!? Another Mini Stash Challenge -Bling Bling Bling from Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Keep On Playing

2011-09-21T01:25:00.000-07:00

My kids LOVE this water park, it's simple but perfect for my 4 and 2 year old kiddos. Mommy loves it because it's about 30 minutes from our home and it's FREE...LOL. They get to run around for a few hours. We bring a lunch and have a picnic and then run around a bit more before nap time.

This is my example for My Challenge #14 for The End of Summer Sketch-a-Thon that is currently happening at S4A. I used Sketch #56 from Sketch in Thyme. Come on over and play along, the Sketch-A-Thon ends on Sunday, September 25th.

OLW - Keep at The Moments, I'm super excited because this will be my 3rd month and I get my badge for the OLW Challenge. This will be badge #3 for me; the first two are for Scrap that Tune and Scrap your Stash which are both my challenges.

2011-09-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

Adding more:
73. Buy new photo albums.
74.

My Work In Progress Items:
25. Try 100 new recipes. (17/100)
We made 2 more muffins this weekend, apple and peach.

I picked up some broccoli on Saturday at the store. Trinity likes broccoli but for some reason I hardly ever cook it. It's a great source of fiber which I have been trying to get more of each day. Voila, stuffed chicken breast, which happens to be one of my favorite things to cook.

12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (72/100)
On my hunt for some new healthy muffin recipes I came across this blog How Sweet Is It. My muffins turned out ok. She has several other recipes that I think I'm going to try.

50. Keep car clean for 1 whole month.
LOL, I'm only on day 2 but so far so good.

Celebrate

2011-09-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

I've been having a fun scrappy weekend while my kids have been napping. Here is another card.

This is a card I made using Sketch #6 for the End of Summer Sketch-a-Thon.

I completed this for September's Color Challenge @ The Moments. Color challenges are super hard for me so I tend to stay away from them but the blue, black and tan was perfect for a masculine card.

This is my first ever challenge with Burlap and Buttercups they have an AMAZING Kit Club and great challenges each. This one is for their September Challenge #1 Blocks.

I Got It All Figured Out

2011-09-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

Just a little 4th of July fireworks in the backyard at my in-laws.

This is my example for The Moments Scrap that Tune - September. The song I picked this month is, "Good To Be Me" by Uncle Kracker ft Kid Rock. It's such a laid-back song. Come over and play along.

Sketch #237 from Sketch Inspiration.

Buzz...

2011-09-16T14:39:00.000-07:00

This is just a little card I made using Sketch #3 for the End of Summer Sketch-a-Thon.

Scrapbookers Anonymous has a ton of challenges this month, it's also their first birthday. This card is for Sept A-Z Challenge.. show us the letter "B". Here is a little bee special for you girls and I made sure to have plenty of blue and brown.

2 More Completed

2011-09-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

My Work In Progress Items:
8. Lose two pant sizes and stay in the single digit clothing size. (0/2)
Ok, I haven't lost any pants sizes just yet but I have dropped 10 pounds. I'm really surprised that 10 pounds wasn't more. Does anyone know, how many pounds do I have to lose to drop one dress size?

25. Try 100 new recipes. (14/100)
Strawberry Muffins - The recipe that I found had a ton of positive reviews so I thought I would give it a try. I did make them more healthy with no oil, 1/4 of the brown sugar and whole wheat flour. They turned out ok but I'm still on the hunt for a delicious healthy breakfast muffin. Healthy recipe suggestions are more than welcome, not only muffins but dinner ideas would be wonderful too. ;)

Completed Items:
46. Eat at a restaurant I’ve never tried before.
We are back from our family vacation with my little family plus my Dad, Sister and her Husband. We went to Oceanside, CA a little over an hour from my house. A guy at my work recommended Lucha Libre Taco Shop. There was a line out the door but it was good.

6. Visit a museum.
We went to the USS Midway. It was fun but I think I would of learned more if I wasn't chasing my two kids all around the ship, LOL.

End of Summer Sketch A Thon

2011-09-07T18:45:00.000-07:00

Sketches 4 All is having a End of the Summer Sketch A Thon!

The fun starts tomorrow with one new sketch each day, running from Sept. 8th to Sept. 22nd. All entries my be submitted no later than Sept. 25th at Midnight. There will be layout, card and tag sketches so there will be something for everyone. We will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes along with RAKS for the Sketch a Thon.

Keep an eye out for mine. I'll be posting a layout challenge on Sept. 21st.

Skipping Rocks

2011-09-06T09:44:00.000-07:00

I was trying to teach my kids how to skip rocks. Why I was attempting this I have no idea because I'm not good at it. Now my DH has some skill at this but he was off fishing. Plus, my son kept picking rocks to toss in that were almost to heavy to him to lift (pic on the far left).

I used a sketch from STM they always have the best challenges happening and such nice ladies that are so inspiring. Plus, new challenges posted the 1st and the 15th of every month.

Now that I have done some cards with chipboard for Scrapbookers Anonymous it was time for a layout. My butterfly, corners, date tag and border around my journaling is all chipboard that I covered in paper. What do you think?

Christmas in September

2011-09-05T14:58:00.000-07:00

Here are a few Christmas cards I made yesterday.

These were inspired by Christmas Card Group Challenge #1 ~ Use A Star!@ S4A.

Since I was on a Christmas kick I kept on going. But, I incorporated chipboard as part of this months challenge @ Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Back to School - OH YEAH! Blog Hop!

2011-09-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning! I hope you are enjoying your hop around DT blogs so far! My challenges are Scrap that Tune and Scrap Your Stash.

Scrap that Tune with Trace Adkins - Just Fishin' - You can use the title, lyrics or the theme of the song.

Scrap Your Stash Challenge - Ribbon - You must use at least 4 pieces of ribbon on your layout, card or altered art.

I hope that I have inspired you to play along!

Scrapping the Moments DT
Jess - OLW Challenge - Start Here.
April - Journaling Challenge
Cindy - Die-Cut Challenge and Double Page Sketch Challenge
Diana - Sketch Challenge
Janet - Scraplift Challenge - You came from here, if not go to the "Start Here".
Jessica - Scrap that Tune Challenge & Scrap Your Stash Challenge
Pat - Color Challenge - Click here next.
Resa - Ad/Art Inspiration Challenge - The End.

Don't forgot to check out some of our other monthly challenges: Card Challenge, Heritage Challenge, Recipe Challenge, Pattern Paper Challenge, Friday Night Sketch Challenge, and a Surprise Challenge!

Have fun!

Coming Soon...

2011-08-31T14:25:00.000-07:00

Cards for Olivia

2011-08-22T14:51:00.000-07:00

Here is my card for Olivia. It's not much just a little something. I'm going to be sending it tomorrow.

If you would like to make a card for Olivia please click here for the details...Rodriguez Designs.

Just Be You

2011-08-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

My pretty little girl, Trinity. My DH ran into the store to grab something real quick so I let my daughter sit in the front while we waited. In the picture she was looking at her baby bro in the back seat.

The OLW this month is BE at The Moments.

Thursday Takes #54 from Sketches in Thyme.

Khristen Challenge this month at Sketches 4 All is open sketch so I did up another one.

Tenaja Falls

2011-08-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

We went to Tenaja Falls with my sister and her hubby and my DH uncle and our kiddos. It was a fun day and we want to go again.

I did the August Stash Challenge - use metal @ The Moments.

I'm on the DT I'm going to be taking over starting in September, very exciting...stay tuned.

Sketch #233 from Sketch Inspiration.

Khristen Challenge this month at Sketches 4 All is open sketch.

New Ideas

2011-08-17T02:38:00.000-07:00

Adding More:
70. Get 5 decortive items for my home.
71. Organize and put all recipes on recipe cards.
72.

My Work In Progress Items:
1. Finish creating my 101 in 1001 list. (71/101)
101 is a lot of things to come up with and complete.

12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (67/100)

We picked up a few (new to us) pieces of furniture from my DH Grandmother and Uncle. A kitchen table, hutch and bedroom dresser w/matching end tables. My sister came the other weekend and we were discussing decor.  To be honest I have no sense of designing, at all. Most of the items in my home are hand-me-downs or gifts. I have very few items that I have boughten myself. Well, my sis introducted me to DIY decor blogs. Wow, I can't beleive how many great ideas there are out there. And some of these houses are amazing.

25. Try 100 new recipes. (13/100)
We tried out some new recipes the last few weeks. 3 were no cook which was great because it was in the 100's that week.

Banana Flaxseed Muffins that I made were small muffins so I eat two with my morning coffee.   I have been trying to get more fiber in my diet which is really hard.  For the most part I stuck to the recipe but instead of adding more flaxseed on top I put some oatmeal.   I've now made these twice. I also tried a new Raspberry Lemon Muffin too.

Completed Items:
45. Donate 50 items. (50/50)

I actually donated more than 50 items. I had a feeling that this would be an easy one for me. I donate things all the time. I love when I get hand-me-downs/free things. But, it feels even better when I can pass things along to other people.

Summer Games

2011-07-30T15:28:00.000-07:00

Well, tomorrow being the last day of July I guess this will be my last layout of the month. These photos are from our recent camping trip to the Kern River.

There is currently an Open Challenge for this week at Sketches In Thyme and I used Sketch #230 from Sketch Inspiration.

The OLW Challenge (Summer) from The Moments.

This is also my Challenge of the Month of August for Sketches 4 All.

Guest Designer Spot

2011-07-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

I'm this weeks Guest Designer at Scrap it with a Song. I'm super excited and honored. This weeks song is, "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson. I hope you all enjoy what I came up with.

Ok, now honestly these are not the best photos but I just had to scrap this event. I wasn't there because it was a surprise for me but my DH, FIL, MIL and my two Kiddos made me a bench and painted it white. My DH decided to have are kiddos put their hand prints all over it. It's now in outside in yard which faces the grass area that the kids play in.

I used Sketch #229 from Sketch Inspiration. This weeks sketch was totally perfect and the RAK isn't bad either. ;)

The color combo of; Red, Orange, Yellow with one color of choice Blue from The Moments.

Organizing Time

2011-07-18T22:08:00.000-07:00

Nothing new to my list this time around. But, I have been busy completing some items.

My Work In Progress Items:
45. Donate 50 items. (38/50)
I donated an array of items...our kitchen table, our bedroom tv stand, Trin's outgrown clothes, dishes, baby bath towel, and more...

10. Sew a new “park” blanket.

All the material has been bought and I started cutting out squares. I still have a long away to go but I'm glad to say I'm making progress.

25. Try 100 new recipes. (6/100)

Well, my Dad and in-laws came over this past weekend for dinner. I made Sesame Chicken and Sauteed Baby Spinach both new recipes and it turned out well.

Tonight we tried a Chicken with fresh mushrooms recipe and OMG this turned out really well. All 4 of us liked it and Greg even had seconds.

Complete Items:
67. Clean out, organize and put away new tupperware.

We had an organizing crazy time at my house and of course Luke wanted to help. Here are the before and after pictures.

69. Clean out and organize junk drawer.

I do this about once a year and it sure was time. The before and after of my junk drawer.

62. Replace bathroom hand towels.
For weeks Trinity's has been telling me, "Mama we need to have a girls night (or day)." Well, we did just that on Sunday. This consisted of dropping a gift off to a friend, Michael's Craft Store, Target (picked up new hand towels) and lunch out. She had a blast and so did I. After we got home we watched a movie - good old Strawberry Shortcake. I couldn't of asked for a better Sunday afternoon.

I'll Find The Things They Say Can't Be Found

2011-07-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited that I completed another double layout. I think these are fun and I might do them from time to time but I really do enjoy single pages. Easter being such a big event I thought it just had to be a double. Oh, BTW I ran completely out of adhesive so I didn't glue down the letter before I took the picture. Trinity and I picked some up this afternoon so it all done now. :)

My first challenge for The Moments as part of the DT. This months song is "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson. This is such a cute and fun song. My title for this layout comes from the lyrics. I thought the pictures fit perfect with this song.

I missed the deadline for Sketches In Thyme this time around. It's been crazy around here. But, that's ok it was still a fun sketch and perfect for my double.

Ready Set Slide

2011-07-12T14:13:00.000-07:00

Ok, my first ever official double layout. I have scrapped the same event on two pages before but with different paper and embellies. This is my first time scrapping a real double layout. Although I did want to make Trinity's side girly and Luke's side more boyish.

I used the double challenge for July from The Moments.

The challenge had to have circles, only 1 flower and the color red. I don't have just regular circles I thought it would be more challenging to think out of the box. My circle brad has little circles/dots on it, the journaling on the bottom right side is made up of circles, most of my outer space stuff has circles and my metal charm says happiness is a circle. The 'round in circles Challenge end on July 15th so hurry over.

Happy Kiddos

2011-07-05T14:46:00.000-07:00

Adding more:
67. Clean out, organize and put away new tupperware.
68. File, shred and organize file draws.
69. Clean out and organize junk drawer.
70.

COMPLETED
61. Make jello gigglers. (7/3/11)
We had some weekend fun at home.

66. Make pretties (hair clips) for Trinity. (7/4/11)
Mommy had some weekend fun while they napped. Trinity calls her hair clips, pretties even since she was small. The brown with pink pocka dots I give to my niece, Hailey. The rest are for Trinity. Although I need more practice for sure, Trinity LOVE them all.

Starfish

2011-07-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

My sister, her SIL & son plus me and my 2 kiddos all went to Sea World. The kids had a good time touching the starfish and a turtle that was walking around on some open grass. They got to see the dolphins, sharks, penguins and misl fish. We are hoping to go back another time later in the year.

I used a Sketchabilities sketch which also happens to be the sketch for July at The Moments.

I started scrapping this page and couldn't find the right journaling card, tag, etc...So I decided that why not journal right onto my page. I have seen other scrappers do this but never do it myself. I'm not sure why I just don't. Well, to my point, I thought this would be a great challenge for my July Challenge at Sketches 4 All.

I love, love to use color on my layout and this one is no expectation. However, my main color is craft/tan. Now this is a color that I almost never scrap with. Which just happens to be the point for the month of July at Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Over The Hump

2011-07-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm over the half way hump. Hooray!!!

Adding more:
50. Keep car clean for 1 whole month.
51. Collect 6 china tea cups with matching saucer. (0/6)
52. Make an apron.
53. Put all photos in albums.
54. Update photos that I have hanging in frames in the whole house.
55. Finish painting Luke's dresser.
56. Pop up a tent in the backyard and sleep overnight.
57. Finish remodeling our bathroom.
58. Go on a real date (with my DH).
59. Make a pie from scratch. (This includes the crust.)
60. Make and can salsa.
61. Make jello gigglers.
62. Replace bathroom towels.
63. Go camping, just the 4 of us.
64. Keep my niece overnight.
65. Make homemade applesauce.
66. Make pretties (hair clips) for Trinity.
67.

In Progress:
51. Get 6 china tea cups with matching saucer. (1/6)
I don't like to only post one or two new list items so I wait until I have a few. When my Great Grandma Trautwein passed away I got one of her china sets. We have moved a few times and several pieces have been broken. :(

Once a year for my birthday I host a tea party and use great Grandma T's set. I thought it would be fun if everyone had a different tea cup. I had mentioned it to my MIL and apparently she remembered. We recently spent a 3 day weekend camping up in Kernville, CA. They had this cute tiny shopping area with antique stores, ice cream parlor and a huge grassy area. My MIL told me that she wanted to buy me a cup for my new collection. I was so surprised and generally touched. I felt like a kid in a candy store. It was super hard for me to decide but here is the one I picked.

12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (13/100)
Chasing The Now without a doubt is my favorite blog that I have ever came across. She blogs about her everyday life, food, exercise, etc... I have a feeling I'll be back to see her again.

Completed:
32. Do something that scares me.
The smart cookie that my big sis is, ~~told me after we got back from our camping trip~~, that I should of added white water rafting to my list. I totally should have because it is something that I have wanted to do but never thought I would. After I hung up with her I got to thinking I did complete one of my items without even realizing it, LOL. #32 Do something that scares me. I tend to stick to things that I'm comfortable with. Us falling into the water, the part of rafting that scares me the most, definitely checks this one off my list.

God Bless The USA

2011-06-28T12:52:00.000-07:00

My DH found some sparklers from last 4th of July and we lite them up in the front yard, back in January. With July 4th just around the corner I thought how fitting it would be to scrap these photos.

Next month on July 15th I'll be posting my first "Scrap that Tune" Challenge for The Moments. I thought it would be a good idea to try out the June challenge that is currently posted. The June song is, "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwoods.

Red, White & Blue Challenge from our wonder DT Doris Widder at Sketches 4 All.

Sketches in Thyme is having there Open Challenge this week. For my entry I used Sketch ##226 from the wonderful Sketch Inspiration.

Scrap Card

2011-06-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

I used a sketch for the "2nd card sketch June Challenge" at Sketches 4 All. This sketch to my surprise was a lot harder than I had expected. But, I do like the end product. I'm mailing it out to a friend of mine today.

The minute I saw this sketch it made me think of this months challenge happening over at Scrapbookers Anonymous. Normally I only do a layout for them but this month I'm going to get to submit a card as well. Which makes me super happy. :)

Watch Out!!

2011-06-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

At my daughter Trinity 4th birthday her and her cousin were play horseshoes in our backyard. I remember when my DH built these just in time for her 1st birthday party. I never would have thought that she would be playing horseshoes just a few years later.

Sketch Inspiration #225.

I also used the "Time Challenge" from Sketches 4 All.

Ice Cream Social: On-line Crop

2011-06-24T14:32:00.000-07:00

Scrapping the Moments is having our first on line crop!!!

We will be holding our crop on Saturday June 25th from from 9 A.M.to 6 P.M. EST. We will have lots of challenges & some games. There will be a grand prize & a few other prizes. You will have until Sunday June 26th at 6 P.M. EST to have your pages uploaded to the challenge thread & gallery. Hope to see you there.

You can grab this badge & feel free to post it on your blog.

The Moments Design Team

2011-06-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited to post that I made the Design Team for The Moments. All of the ladies have been super nice and helpful. I'm looking forward to creating some really cool challenges. I get my very own topic, "Scrap that Tune" starting July 15th. Come on over and check us out.

One Busy Girl

2011-06-17T14:41:00.000-07:00

LOL, I have been one busy girl working on my list. ;)

Adding more:
36. Get a professional massage.
37. Donate blood.
38. Buy something off etsy that I think is cute.
39. Get a pedicure.
40. Put all of my recipes on cards and file in my recipe box.
41. Stay at a B&B.
42. Get a tattoo.
43. Get a watering can.
44. Buy a shredder.
45. Donate 50 items. (0/50)
46. Eat at a restaurant I’ve never tried before.
47. Use my bread maker.
48. Send a card to a random address.
49. Go to a Farmers Market.
50.

In progress:
1. Finish creating my 101 in 1001 list. (49/101)

9. Do something for someone else (5 different people) that is completely unselfish. (1/5)
I lost my mom almost 5 years ago. She was one of the most caring people that I have ever known. Whenever I had a question, needed directions or just a sounding board she was the one that I would call. Losing her was extremely difficult and she will NEVER be replaced.

Anyways the point of my #9 on my list. My friend Keri who I only met 2 years ago is truly wonderful person and reminds me of my mother. Sweet, kind, understanding, honest and genuine. She had been there for me over these past few difficult years and is a true friend. I wanted to do something for her because she is so important to me. It's not much but here is a little something that I picked out for her.

11. Pay off credit cards. (1/2)
Granted I have a LONG way to go on the other credit card but this one is complete. We have paid off about $6,000 in the past 3-1/2 years. It has been extra hard because my DH has been on/off working the past two years but it has been a big time goal of mine to get 100% credit card free.

12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (12/100)
Here is a very cool ones that I came across, http://www.thenheathersaid.com/, http://paisleystudio.blogspot.com/ and http://fountainescapades.blogspot.com/.

20. Take pictures of items when completing them, if possible. (5)

Completed:
35. Go to an air show - 6/11/2011.
This past weekend we went to the Hemet Ryan Air Show. I have never been to an air show before so I had no idea what to expect. I did bring water for us all and a sandwich size bag of gold fish, raisins, animal cracker and dried apples for the kids. I wasn't sure what they would let us bring in so I didn't want to over pack. When get there we noticed people brought in chairs, blankets and full size ice chests. When we go next year I'll know what to pack. But, even though unprepared we had a great family outing.

Blow On Your Nails

2011-06-10T21:50:00.000-07:00

It amazes me how big my daughter is getting. She is very independent when she wants to be. She asked the other day, "Mama can I paint my nails." Ok, honey *cringe*. A little paint on the table but that's ok to my surprise she did an amazing job.

For my layout I used the first sketch for June at Sketches 4 All.

This months challenge at Scrapbookers Anonymous is to use at least 3 sheets from a mini paper pack. I actually used four from the same mini pack.

I found a new scrap forum and here is my first challenge from their site. Use Your Stash: Paper Scraps from The Moments. LOL, this was an easy one I use paper from my mini pack but they were actually scrap from that pack. Plus, the pink paper everything is on is a scrap too.

I Completed An Item - HOORAY!!!

2011-06-08T14:45:00.000-07:00

Adding more:
31. Take a drive with an unplanned destination.
32. Do something that scares me.
33. Re-paper my kitchen shelves.
34. Visit Catalina Island.
35. Go to an air show.
36.

In progress:
20. Take pictures of items when completing them, if possible. (4)

25. Try 100 new recipes. (3/100)
I have completed two more of this one since last time.

One: Chocolate Chip, Almond and Coconut Cookies
I offered to bring something to a BBQ at my BIL & SIL house. My son wanted to help. :) In my opinion these turned out fabulous.

Two: Baked Oatmeal
Now this turned out ok. Not good or bad. If you have a ton of oatmeal in your cupboard, like me, then this is a great way to use it up. Nice quick breakfast for something different.

29. Watch my wedding video. - COMPLETED

Ok, this was freakin' hilarious. My sister surprised us and had her friend video our wedding so it wasn't a professional with editing. I'm not complaining but this is an important part of the story. Originally when the DVD's were given to me that weren't formatted and we couldn't watch the videos. Then he fix them and my sister told me to make sure they worked now. I checked and yes both worked but I only watched a second or two of both DVD's. I didn't watch the whole thing, until the other day. My friends and family are comical from the advise, speeches, the flower girl and reception dancing. THANK YOU to my big sis for having this done. I can't wait to watch it again one day.

Double Trouble

2011-06-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

My MIL often will say, "Here comes Trouble." when one of the grand kids are heading her way. Most of the time she is referring to my son. He might be a little guy but don't underestimate him because he is small. He is a wonderful little man but you really do have to keep one eye on him at all times. Needless to say this title was not hard for me to come up with.

I used this weeks sketch from Sketch Inspiration.

I took A trek to India for Christy's June Challenge.
And, not only some help from my MIL but also some title help from this weeks song, "There's Your Trouble" by the Dixie Chicks.

pick a color or six

2011-05-28T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hooray for DT goodies thanks to the fabulous Fia from Sketches 4 All. Everything on this layout was given to me besides photos, letters and the twine for my buttons. And, again thanks to Fia I got the idea for my June Challenge...go check it out Sketches 4 All.

Now about this layout, it's from dying Easter eggs this year. My son who recently turned two kept trying to drink the egg water. It was a difficult task, to say the least, to help both of them dye eggs with 6 large cups of hot food colored water. But, fun non the less.

I used the sketch from Sketch Inspiration. One of my all time favorite sketch sites.

Working On My List Again

2011-05-24T15:00:00.000-07:00

Adding more:
27. Go to a professional sporting event.
28. Take my kids to the tide pools.
29. Watch my wedding video.
30. Get a record player.
31.

In progress:
20. Take pictures of items when completing them, if possible. (2/101)
I won't be able to take pictures of every item because some you just can't photograph. Plus, I lost my camera and can't find it anywhere. Hence my #26.

7. Take 10 hikes at various locations. (2/10)
Over the weekend I was able to check off another hike from my list. My big sis, her hubby, my uncle-in-law and my little family of 4 went to Tenaja Falls. We hiked up a trail to have lunch and sit by the waterfall and pools. A very nice Sunday afternoon.

Trin w/my big sis

Luke, Me and Wile E.

Selling like Hotcakes

2011-05-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Well, not really like hotcakes but I like the saying. I have recently sold a few more items from My Scrappy Corner Store. I'm very excited and have started working on some new albums to replace the ones that I have sold. Just to let you all know that I also make custom scrapbooks and cards if what I have premade doesn't fit your style. Thanks everyone!

More of my list...

2011-05-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

Adding more to my list.

22. Re-pierce to second holes in my ears.
23. Make a pickle.
24. Go horseback riding.
25. Try 100 new recipes. (0/100)
26. Buy a new camera.
27.

Started but not complete, yet:
1. Finish creating my 101 in 1001 list. (26/101)
I'm 1/4 done with my list. Finding 101 things was harder than I thought. I don't want to get to crazy because I wanted to make sure that I can and will do all of the things on my list.
12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (9/100)
Completed 9, 91 to go.
25. Try 100 new recipes. (1/100)
My first new recipe was Crumb Cake and it was delish! I made it for company and they even asked to seconds. Yummy!
7. Take 10 hikes at various locations. (1/10)
We went to the Santa Rosa Plateau. It's only about 15 - 20 minutes from our home and perfect for the kids. My kids are still little so they can't really hike up big hills. This place was more trails, streams and bushes.

My 101 in 1001

2011-05-04T13:56:00.000-07:00

My newest project isn't really scrappy related but I couldn't think of another place that I could put this so here I am. I have seen this on other blogs but until today I really didn't have much of an interest, it's 101 in 1001. Honestly over the past 2 years I have been battling some personal problems. It's not something I like to talk about and if you ask everyone I personally know all of them would have no idea. It's hard for me to open up to people and I'm actually shocked that I'm writing this. When I first started having these problems I created a small list in my head of things that I wanted to accomplish in my lifetime. Learn to knit, bake a pie from scratch, make my own laundry detergent, sew a baby bib, etc...which I have accomplish all of those on my list. Focusing on these items have helped me. I still do not feel 100% myself so I'm hoping that completing this newest list I'll find myself again. Wish me luck!

Here are the details: 101 in 1001 days
I started this challenge on May 4, 2011 and I have until January 29, 2014 to finish.

Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part). Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

Here is my list so far...

1. Finish creating my 101 in 1001 list. (21/101)
2. Take public transportation.
3. Go to a play/musical.
4. Go to the drive-in movies.
5. Rent a lake/river/beach house.
6. Visit a museum.
7. Take 10 hikes at various locations. (0/10)
8. Lose two pant sizes and stay in the single digit clothing size. (0/2)
9. Do something for someone else (5 different people) that is completely unselfish. (0/5)
10. Sew a new “park” blanket.
11. Pay off credit cards. (0/2)
12. Visit 100 random blogs and leave comment(s). (0/100)
13. Plant and maintain an herb garden.
14. Host a dinner party.
15. Knit myself a scarf.
16. Knit winter hats for both my children. (0/2)
17. Get my passport.
18. Put together our will, living trust or whatever it's called.
19. Sell 10 scrapbooking books, pages, cards, etc... (0/10)
20. Take pictures of items when completeing them, if possible. (0/101)
21. Do a charity walk/run.
22.

Oh Baby! Card

2011-04-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a baby shower on Sunday. Just a little something simple.

I used the card sketch from Leading a Craftastic Life.

This is also my example for my Last Card Challenge over at Sketches 4 You.

Mohawk

2011-04-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

I love to scrap for my daughter but this layout is totally BOY. My daughter from time to time likes to have her hair put up in a pony or pig tails with clips. Since she was itty bitty we have called them her pretties. After doing my daughter hair one day my son comes in and put one of her pretties on the top of his head. Trinity and I had a little laugh and then I clipped it in his hair. LOL, my husband came in from working in the garage to find it in his hair. That is when he took Luke into the bathroom and waalaa he had a Mohawk.

I love doing these song challenges at Scrap it with a Song. I used Aerosmith’s 90s hit “Livin’ On the Edge”.

Kaori April Challenge to use metal materials (colored staples) from Sketches 4 All.

The sketch I used was from this weeks sketch from Sketch Inspiration.

Shopping List Challenge from Leading A Craftastic Life. My three (actually 4) from the list are 2 Photos, 3+ Pattern Papers, 2+ Buttons & Journaling.

Chocolate

2011-04-09T16:14:00.000-07:00

I finally started a new layout, hooray for me. I picked up the March Kit from Paper Lovelies for an amazing $15 plus shipping (thanks tax return). My oldest and I made chocolate covered strawberries and banana's a few months ago. We had such a great time making them but even more fun eating them the following few nights for dessert.

Kaori April Challenge to use metal materials (eyelets) from Sketches 4 All.

April Challenge to use 23 eyelets at Scrapbookers Anonymous. Now I like using eyelet and thought this was going to be an easy one for me. I was surprised that it was really hard to use 23 of those little things.

Now what makes it all come together, the sketch I used was from Sketch Inspiration. I just love Trisha sketches and looking around the gallery to see what everyone came up with.

And, now last but not least one of my favorite ways to scrap, Shopping List Challenge from Leading A Craftastic Life. My three from the list are 2 Photos, 2+ Pattern Papers & Journaling.

Blog Award

2011-04-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a surprise. Nicolle Kramer from Nicolle Loves Scrapbooking gave me the Stylish Blogger Award.

There are a few things that come along with the award. First Thank the person I received the award from and give a link back to her blog – above.

Share 8 things about myself:

1. I'm a full-time working wife and mother of 2. Trinity June will be 4 in a few more weeks and Luke Ian will be 2 next month.

2. I have been married for 6 years but we have been together for 10.

3. I have been scrapbooking for 3-1/2 years. It's one of my favorite hobbies, I find it relaxing and stress relieving.

4. I always do or say the wrong things without meaning too.

5. I'm a people pleaser but I never seem to accomplish making everyone happy.

6. I'm a cat person but I like dogs too.

7. I enjoy gardening but never seem to have the time for it.

8. I'm a very simple person. I dress simple, act simple and own simple things.

The last thing is to pass the award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered and Leave them a comment so that they can pass along the recognition. I have never used this feature before but on the upper middle/left it says, "next blog". That is where I found my group of 8. Check them out below.

1. Gathering Wool - http://cattyscorner.blogspot.com/
2. Kitting ContesSa - http://knittingcontessa.blogspot.com/
3. Crafty Paper Girl - http://craftypapergirl.blogspot.com/
4. Lucy Lucia - http://lucylucia.blogspot.com/?expref=next-blog
5. Maminka Girl Studio - http://maminkagirl.blogspot.com/
6. All about the World of Kittyeden - http://all-about-eden-saraeden.blogspot.com/
7. Suzanne - A little bt of me time - http://alittlebitofmetime.blogspot.com/
8. Making Memories - http://caljai.blogspot.com/?expref=next-blog

Thanks Everyone!

Month Off

2011-04-06T15:28:00.000-07:00

LOL, guess it looks like I took the month of March off without even realizing it. Well, I'm back in the swing of things or at least I'm hoping to be. I posted my April Challenge along with the rest of the DT over at Sketches 4 All. Plus, coming up we are having a Mini Contest for Cards and Tags, come on over and check out what's happening. Ok now for the bad news my camera has gone missing AGAIN. I tend to lose it at least once a year. Yesterday, I borrowed my MIL's camera and hopefully will be posting some layouts soon. Until then...

Timing Issues

2011-03-01T18:00:00.000-08:00

I have been, for some strange reason, having timing issues. I found a really cool new sketch site that has card and layout sketches. This is the third challenge that I have completed and have only been able to enter into one because for some reason every time I go to post I miss the deadline. So, this one if for you all.

You Make Me Smile

2011-02-20T17:35:00.000-08:00

I'm on a card roll lately. So with out further ado here is another card for you all.

I used this weeks card sketch from Sketches in Thyme.
I was inspired from both songs at Scrap it with a Song.
And, last but not least The Shopping List at Leading a Craftastic Life these are the three I used: Stamp, Color Pink & Bling.

A Little Holiday Magic

2011-02-16T19:45:00.000-08:00

I'm finally getting around to scrapping those Christmas pictures. Here are my little ones opening up their gifts on Christmas morning.

I found a new sketch site called Sketches in Thyme.
I also used a current challenge from Sketches 4 All.

Oh Baby!

2011-02-14T18:10:00.000-08:00

This is a card I just finishing making for a good friend of mine that is pregnant. She is due at anytime and I wanted to be ready when her baby girl is born.

I made the flower using ribbon and a brad. I was inspired to go out of the box with ribbon by a Ribbon Challenge happening over at Sketches 4 All.

I also used the current Shopping List (Color Pink, Stamp & Handmade Embellishment (the flower) and Card Sketch from Leading a Craftastic Life.

The Winner is...

2011-02-11T14:41:00.000-08:00

The winner for the S4A Valentines Blog Hop is....

Nicolle Kramer

Nicolle said...Favorite love song...wind beneath my wings..Bette Midler..:)

I agree that is a wonderful song. Nicolle please send me your address and I'll get your prize out ASAP. jess_516 at hotmail dot com

Birthday Card

2011-02-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

I've had this stamped imagine for months and months. It's been sitting on my craft desk and I knew I wanted to make a card and who I want to make it for but I just couldn't figure the rest. The Scraplift Challenge over at Sketches for All for the Valentine Decor & Blog Hop! that ends today gave me the inspiration I need. I can't post my photo here because the card is for my big sis and she stops by now and then. Don't want her to see he card yet. ;) Join us at S4A to see my card and the one from Jose that inspired me.

Valentine Card for DH

2011-02-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

Shhh...don't tell him but I made a very special Valentine for my DH. He isn't big on the holiday but I just couldn't stop myself from making him one this year. Hope he likes it.

For my card I got my inspiration from the Valentine Decor and Blog Hop going on right now at Sketches 4 You and this months topic (use as many X's as possible) over at Scrapbookers Anonymous.

Valentine Decor and Blog Hop

2011-02-04T22:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Sketches 4 All Valentine Decor and Blog Hop. Running from February 5th until the 8th. If this is your first stop please go back to the beginning at Scrap with Stacy.

Now for the good stuff! Leave a comment here telling me your favorite love song and why and you will be entered into a drawing for the RAK below. Mine is...Look At You Girl by Chris LeDoux. It's my wedding song.

Find all the hearts on each of the blogs along your way. Add all of them up and post the total number of hearts you found and your name will be included in the drawing for a prize!!! Just like the one below and yes that one counts.

For more fun challenges, games, and prizes please join us in the FORUM for our Valentine Challenges. There is so much going on and we are always looking for some more friendly faces to join us.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please head on over to DT Khristen's blog for your chance at even more scrappy goodness and to check out what she's been up to!

I Made the Top 5

2011-01-31T12:36:00.000-08:00

Exciting news: I made the top 5 over at Scrap it with a Song for Week 41. Hooray!!!

Very, Very Exciting News

2011-01-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

I'm super excited to report that I made the DT over at Sketches 4 You. We are going to have a big Valentine's Day event coming up at the beginning of February. Full of prizes and fun challenges. I hope you'll join us for a fun scrappy time. Stay tune for more details.

laughin' a*runnin'

2011-01-24T21:17:00.000-08:00

Another fun get together in the desert. Trinity, my sister and I rolled down a big sand dune in the desert. Now this is something that I haven't done in a REALLY long time. It was fun but running back up sure wasn't. I think this Mama need to exercise a little more. Phew.

The sketch I used came from Sketches4all.

My title is part of the lyrics in this weeks song over at Scrap it with a Song. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison.

born to {FLY}

2011-01-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

So I'm back at it again today. I love having a 3 day weekend. I got a TON done around the house, had bunches of fun with the kids and still had time to get in some scrappin'. Here are the kids at the park from the last time I had a 3 days off from work.

I used the January 15th Sketch from Stuck Sketches.
I tried my hand at this weeks song over at Scrap it with a Song. Born To Fly by Sara Evans is such a fun song. Last weeks layout I posted it to late and didn't qualify for the challenge. So, for this week I'm doing it early.

I almost forgot to mention...I used a mist on my layout finally. I have seen this around for a while now and have really wanted to try it. I think for my first time it came out alright. What do you think?

Have a great day!

all the right MOVES

2011-01-16T22:48:00.000-08:00

My shy girl breaking it down with Meme (Great Grandma) at my sisters house. I still can't believe I got pictures of it. I finally got to get back to my girly side for this layout.

When I first saw this sketch I wasn't so sure about it. But, then I found the perfect paper and pictures and now it's one of my favorite layouts. I have felt in a bit of a funk lately and thanks to Sketch Inspiration I broke it.

I came across a new blog last week and thought it was a bit differnt. Each week (Monday) Scrap it with a Song comes out with a new song that you can interpret into you layout, card, etc any way you want. I thought why not give it a try. This weeks song was by OneRepublic - All The Right Moves.

Apple Picking

2011-01-15T10:25:00.000-08:00

My sister and I took my kids apple picking a few months ago. We had a great time picking apples, walking around, Trinity got to ride a pony (Thanks Auntie Jenn) and good quality time together. We decided it's a must do next year.

I used a sketch from Sketch Inspiration.

17+ Button Challenge from a new blog I found this week Scrapbookers Anonymous. I thought that 17 buttons would be super hard but then I thought of using my buttons to make an apple tree. I was surprised when I counted them all up 34.

Pages in Time is Closed :(

2011-01-12T10:14:00.000-08:00

Pages in Time was an Ning Site that I visited often but is now unfortunately closed. :( I'm not sure the who, what, when or why but I'll miss it. However, Lacee Broyles started a new group and a lot of the same great ladies are apart of it, Bella Creations. I'm looking forward to seeing what challenges they come up with.

And the winner is....

2011-01-11T12:48:00.001-08:00

Well, I asked for 75 followers and I'm up to 76. Hooray!!! I used random.org to pick the winner. I couldn't figure out how to copy the image to show you all. :( But, 14 people with 1 winner gave me #9. So congrats to funkyluke. Here is what she wrote:

funkyluke said...
back again taking a peek around.. happy blogging!

CONGRATS!!! Please send me your address to jess_516@hotmail.com.

Born to be Wild

2011-01-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

It's been MONTHS since I have done a challenge from Pages In Time. I went over to check in and see what was going on when I noticed the new challenges were out for January. Hooray!!! January Style Challenge posted by the DT Lacee Broyles. I love PIT but most of the ladies are into vintage which isn't really my style but they always have new challenges every month which I like and a great group of ladies. The theme of this months style challenge was GRUNGE. I hope it's grungy enough.

I also used another great sketch from Trisha over at Sketch Inspiration.