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

Around Here, November 2011

Hey readers! I decided to grace you with my presence once again, and fill you in on the goings-on around here.

Around here, I am slowly regaining my health. I had a small procedure done yesterday to accommodate my new Minette device, which will hopefully "cure" my dizzy spells and get me back to work!

Around here, electronics are dropping like flies! Laptop, camera, and flat screen- poof! Thankfully, Christmas is coming soon!

Around here, Morgan has finally found her niche. She is performing in Stone Soup this weekend, and has loved every minute of rehearsals. She even has a solo! One parent complimented us on her singing and acting skills, and asked us how long she has ben taking lessons... it really does my heart good to hear her praised by a stranger.

Around here, I still need to drag out my winter clothes. Can we say "denial"??

Around here, I am in Christmas card production mode. It's been 2 or 3 years since I've made them, and it's been nice having a large-ish project to occupy my time.

Around here, my house is a disaster! So I'm off to clean...be back soon!

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Book Review: Gardens of Water

Gardens of Water: A Novel by Alan Drew

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A touching, honest and sad look at life in Turkey following the 1999 earthquake. A conservative Turkish man struggles with raising his children among American relief workers, whom he sees as the enemy. After almost losing his son in the earthquake, he faces losing his daughter and his family's reputation to a teenage boy from New Hampshire. The final tragedy of the book lies not only in what happens to his daughter, but also in the man' regrets.



Culturally rich, emotional, and engaging. A highly recommended first novel from Alan Drew.



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Project 365: Week 42

Cute kids and randomness...

Enjoying the last few minutes of Girls Weekend

Loving the sunny weather and colorful trees

Heading home from the bus stop

Lovely sunset

Vivian stayed home from school after some dental work. We caught up on Phineas and Ferb.

Why is there a BEE trying to get into my house? In the middle of October??

Two lazy bones, lounging in the sun.

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!!

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Project 365: Week 41

I could have sworn I took a photo every day this week... I guess not! Nonetheless, here is what I have...

I have such girly girls...they love putting together outfits for school!

Love wasting quarters on the crane!

Some vintage sheet music ornaments I've been working on.

Spent some time with friends this weekend!

More crafting! Making fabric flowers for barrettes and headbands.

Baby Lucas: A Scrapbook Layout

My friend and co-worker welcomed baby number 3 this past summer. I loved her adorable birth announcement! So scrapworthy!

 Pencil Lines Sketch #247

Supplies:

Paper- My Minds Eye (Fine & Dandy; Lil' Robots)

Die Cut- My Minds Eye (Stella Rose)

Stickers- My Minds Eye (Stella Rose)

Stamps- Unity

Distress Ink- Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Broken China

Flowers- Prima

Pins- Tim Holtz
Adhesive- Helmar adhesive runner, 450 Quick Dry, and ZapDots

Glimmer Mist- Electric Blue, Coffee Shop
Brads- misc.

Rhinestones- Kaiser Kraft
Tearing tool- Creative Memories

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