In two short days, Shimelle’s Journal Your Christmas (hereafter to be known as jyc) will be starting.  I’ve made a couple attempts at this before…and quitting before I even gave it a fair chance.  My first attempt never got much farther then trying to decide what size I wanted my book (how pathetic!) The next year I had all these wonderful elaborate ideas to make the most beautiful journal anyone could ever imagine.  I would hand piece all sorts of wonderful elements and use glitter and…well, you get the picture.  That was just asking for failure. 

This year, I’m making it easy on myself.  I’m just going to go with the flow…I’m going to follow Shimelle’s prompts and use Ali’s freestyle journal.  I don’t promise to post everyday…but I’ll post often. 

I’m getting excited!

This morning, I woke up with an incredible idea of what to give my Sweetie for his birthday next month.  He is so hard to get anything for as he seems to have everything he want.  But one thing that he can’t get for himself is a doll (although I think guys call them “Action Figures”) of his World of Warcraft character. 

I asked my Shaun to give me detailed screen shots and I’m SOOO excited to get started.  (Isn’t that always how it is with brand new ideas?)  The only thing is, we are all taking a long day trip to the coast.  I’m not sure when I’ll be able to get started on this.  I’ll have plenty of time to think about it, I guess!

Have a wonderful Day!

I’ve often thought there wasn’t any possible way I could actually do what she had asked me to.  Yet her unwavering faith has caused me to actually try and of course, to succeed in each endeavor.   

My eldest child has, once again, cooked up a new project for me.  She wants me to make her a coat.  Yes, a coat.  I tried to explain to her that people don’t make coats, they go to the store and buy them.  She simply wouldn’t listen to my very reasonable explanation.  (You know something is wrong when I’m the one being logical!)  KT’s thoughts were that I could make her the exact coat that she wanted. 

So the search for the perfect patten and the perfect fabric began.  Fortunately for me, it took a while for KT to decide on what she wanted.  But  eventually she did.  So in the next week or so, I will magically transform these few yards of fabric into a fully lined, perfect corduroy coat for my daughter.

I”m only doing this because KT has faith that I actually can…

What Do the Holidays Mean to You?

Hello??? What is this thing talking about?  I wish I believed in Santa???

1. If you could have $100 worth of scrapbook paper or assorted embellishments, which would you choose?

Gosh, isn’t this horrible, I really don’t know what’s out there anymore, the styles have changed so much.  I’d be quite happy to get one of those Bind-it-alls, some more Bazzil of course, lots of chipboard an embellishments, Heidi Swapp stuff is yummy, um…can’t I just go on my own little spree and toss everything in the basket?  Oh, I know, I need organizational stuff!

2. If you had to choose between using only stamps or rub-ons which would you choose? 

I’m gonna go with the rub ons here.
That’s easy, rub-ons.  I think I use them on just about everything.

3. If you knew how to do both awesome cards and layouts, but could only do one for a year which would you do?
Layouts without a doubt.  Cards are just tossed out after a while.  I want my work to last!

4. Would you rather own a scrapbooking store or have your own scrapping room at home (can’t have both,lol)
My own room.  Of course it would need to be spacious enough to invite my scrappin’ buddies over when I wanted, and as well stocked as a store.  I just don’t want to have to deal with the business end of it and worry about all the fun being sucked out of it. 

 
5. And then last but not least, what is your current cardmaking or scrapping style?

I’m supposed to have a style? Huh.

I’d go with bright and whimsical.  Lots of journaling and details of everyday life.

So when I found a great deal on them a week or so ago, I had to jump on them.  To my delight, they have arrived.  So far, we’ve just been eyeing and sniffing each other.  I’m not quite ready to start playing with them yet.  In a silly way, it’s like the first stroke will ruin their perfection.  (Kinda like a brand new journal I guess).

Tomorrow, I will take a deep breath and break them in!

I am very thankful to have them!

 This means that I am commiting to posting something every single day this month.   My goal is to also do something creative and post it here.  (I’ve also got to figure out what is wrong with my camera!)

I’m also going to particiapate in

Everyday I will post something that I am thankful for.

Today, I am thankful that I still have the urge to find my creative passion and the desire to work towards it.

Come on in! Don’t mind the four bouncers at the door…they make look a little scarey, but they are just pumpkins at heart.

Although you might want to be just a little leary of what haunts the Jack O’Lanterns…

If you see any skeletons trying to sneak out of the closet, please gently scoot them back in

More Halloween goodness to come later!

Edit to add: Sadly my camera seems to be a little haunted right now and won’t let me download any more pics.  I never got to the “treat” part! I hope I didn’t scare you too badly!