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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Project 365: Week 15

Finally back on the bandwagon- I've been in a funk and haven't felt like doing much of anything lately, including reading and taking photos! But now that I've made it through a whole week of P365, I hope to get a little more creative this week!

Sunday- Easter egg hunt at my grandma's. The kids had a great time, and the woods behind her house are lovely this time of year.

Monday- Passed by some repair work on the City Hall tower in Lebanon. NOT something I would like to do!

Tuesday- Cleared off the old coffee table so we could put up the new one. Just waiting on our sofa, and the living room redo is done!

wednesday- Morgan has found a new favorite reading spot- the new storage cubes under the picture window.

Thursday- Heading in to a doctor appointment. I love the style of this building- very Frank Lloyd Wright.

Friday- Nice day for some yard work...always something to be done!

Saturday- 9th birthday party for our friend Jackson. It was held at the Skate Castle in Loveland. Cool place!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Project 365: Week 7

Pretty standard week around here. I tried avoiding my usual pics (dance, cheerleading...) and kept perspective in mind. I think I did a fairly good job of adding some photos taken from different angles and distances, rather than all font-on shots.

Sunday- Finally getting around to doing our taxes. There's one task to cross off my February to-do list!

Monday- Can't start the week (or even day) without a cuppa!

Tuesday- You can't spell HEART without ART- the art teacher at school does face painting every Valentine's Day.

Wednesday- The 7am moon.

Thursday- M is ready for rain today.

Friday- This is my Meniett device, which I use 3 times a day to treat Meniere's Disease.

Saturday- Beautiful day for a walk in the park.

Visit this blog for other 365 participants.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

One Little Word for 2012

Ali Edward's concept of One Little Word has totally changed the way I think about New Year's Resolutions. I don't make a list anymore, although I could... lose weight, save more money, blog more, plan a family vacation, go on more dates with my husband....

My word for 2011 was chosen from a short list that all had potential to guide me through the year. 2012's word practically screamed at me!

My poor physical health this past year certainly had something to do with my choice, but as I really thought about this word, I realized it was perfect for so many more reasons, and it can have so many more meanings... physical, mental/spiritual, financial, relationships...

This past year I thought about my word a lot, blogged about it, and even took some action. But I wanted more. More ways to incorporate it into my life, more ways to document my journey with my word, and more accountability. So I am taking a class (led by Ali) that will give me monthly prompts and assignments, plus a group of women who are also documenting their word for 2012.

I can't wait to create and share my One Little Word scrapbook! Do you have a special word for 2012?

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December Daily Album Cover

Time to begin this year's December Daily album. The idea is to capture both holiday and routine-oriented stuff that happens during this busy time of year. As always, I am inspired by Ali Edward's take on the project. She shares some great tips here. This year I am planning on using some of here ideas, such as addressing the journaling prompts "Joy is..." and "Loving..." I also want to include one of my handmade Christmas cards! Hopefully I will be able to keep up with adding photos to the album so I can share some pages once a week or so. Until then. here os the cover. This year's color scheme is red, gold and brown.

Supplies:

Chipboard album (Michael's $1 bin)

misc. cardstock

Rhinestones (Martha Stewart)

Ranger Distress Crackle Paint

Adirondack gold paint daubber

misc. ribbon

Sizzlet flourish dies

1" binder rings

Old Lace, Red Velvet, and Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist

Creative memories alpha stickers

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Mother's Day 2011: A Scrapbook Layout

Love the shaped edge of the cardstock...

... the pop of yellow and lace...

...and glittery letters!

Supplies:

Paper- Creative Imaginations; Prima; My Minds Eye

Alpha- My Minds Eye

Flowers- Prima

Rhinestones- Kaiser Krafts

Lace- Prima

Distress Ink- Worn Lipstick

Adhesives- Helmar 450, Scrapdots, and Adhesive Runner

All supplies can be purchased at Scrap-Tastic!

Here's the Pencil Lines sketch I used (#246):

I love sharing my artwork with others! I would appreciate a post on Facebook, Twitter, or other media!!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Project 365: Week 38

Sunday- Morgan having a tea party after dinner at my grandparents'.

Monday- The girls couldn't wait to start decorating. These cute little guys hang out in the bathroom.

Tuesday- The dreaded task of switching the seasonal clothes.

Wednesday- The girls' favorite! Not mine- he dances and sings (loudly).

Thursday- Ready for the school skating party!

Friday- Had enough energy today to make a mess at my craft table!

Saturday- Morning cartoon zoning!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Project 365: Week 28

Monday- Fireworks in Marietta

Tuesday- This is what Spoonies do when they're recovering from a weekend trip!

Wednesday- Morgan was fascinated by the carwash!

Thursday- I didn't actually take this photo, but a good friend of mine gave birth to baby #3 early Thursday morning!

Friday- baking brownies with the kids!

Saturday- dinner at my grandparents'. Nice evening.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Enjoy the Little Things...A Father's Day Card

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

This is the card I made for my own dad and father-in-law.

Thought it was such a nice sentiment, and perfect, subtle colors.

Papers- From the June Scrap-tastic kit

Stamp- Unity

Lace- Prima

Ink- Palette Burnt Umber

CM corner rounder

Adhesive- Helmar adhesive runner, 450 Quick Dry, and ZapDots

And a little help from a SplitCoast Stampers sketch!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Project 365: Week 20

A great week with some sunshine! 59 pics taken...here's a few.

Sunday- Mother's Day cookout at my brothers. From L-R: Me, sister Rachel, Aunt Carol, Mamo, Ann (brother's mother-in-law), Emily (brother's sister-in-law), Libby (brother's wife)