Sunday, June 14, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
News To Share
Yesterday, Winston and I were playing our new Paper Mario game for the Wii. We all chipped in for the $50 game. No one wanted to spend their entire $50 on a game that Mom wanted. Yes, I am a video game junkie. Anyway, we were stuck on Chapter 1-3 and decided to take a break. I was logging onto the computer to check to see if the Scrapbook Nook had announced the winners of round 2. They were selecting 10 people to move onto round 3. By my calculations I was tied for 11th place. I am about to click on the announcement when the phone rings.
The lady on the other end asked for me but mispronounced my name. "Great another sales call or survey. I corrected her and let her continue. Usually I say she's not here, figuring if they can not say my name it's not important. She introduced herself as Cecile from the new Scrapbook Store in Pooler, Scrapbook Studio. She proceeded to tell me that I had made the Design Team for the store. The Grand Opening is this Saturday, June 13. I can't wait to check out the store and all the new yummy product she has in stock. Check out her Blog here and the store website here.
And by the way, I did not move onto round three at the Scrapbook Nook. It was so weird to have such big announcements coming in at the same time.
The lady on the other end asked for me but mispronounced my name. "Great another sales call or survey. I corrected her and let her continue. Usually I say she's not here, figuring if they can not say my name it's not important. She introduced herself as Cecile from the new Scrapbook Store in Pooler, Scrapbook Studio. She proceeded to tell me that I had made the Design Team for the store. The Grand Opening is this Saturday, June 13. I can't wait to check out the store and all the new yummy product she has in stock. Check out her Blog here and the store website here.
And by the way, I did not move onto round three at the Scrapbook Nook. It was so weird to have such big announcements coming in at the same time.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
some scrapbooking eye candy
For the first challenge I am sharing we were to look around for a piece of inspiration and create a layout. My inspiration came from Winston's basketball.
My Super Star
This challenge we were not allowed to use pattern paper. But were encouraged to use journaling spots. I was glad to be able to use these pictures from Contessa's 14th birthday. I had been putting them aside for months.
I made 2 layouts for the Keepin' it Real Challenge. I finally decided to submit this one using my blog as inspiration. This month's Creating Keepsakes Magazine came in handy when I learned how to copy a computer screen to a document for printing. So simple click alt + prt scrn and simply paste to a blank document. I will be using this technique often.
The one that I did not submit is about my gardening.
I also learned this fabulous new technique! The paper ribbon at the bottom of my layout.
A few cards to share....
My Super Star
This challenge we were not allowed to use pattern paper. But were encouraged to use journaling spots. I was glad to be able to use these pictures from Contessa's 14th birthday. I had been putting them aside for months.
I made 2 layouts for the Keepin' it Real Challenge. I finally decided to submit this one using my blog as inspiration. This month's Creating Keepsakes Magazine came in handy when I learned how to copy a computer screen to a document for printing. So simple click alt + prt scrn and simply paste to a blank document. I will be using this technique often.
The one that I did not submit is about my gardening.
This next challenge was double or nothing. We were to use only shaped photos. No squares or rectangles or silhouetted pictures. I used Contessa's pictures from confirmation last weekend.
I also learned this fabulous new technique! The paper ribbon at the bottom of my layout.
A few cards to share....
Scrap like it's 1999. Using cardstock, pattern paper and stickers. I also got out my zig zag scissors. I'm lovin' this card though.
This card had to use 3 different pattern papers, a flower and ribbon. I promptly mailed this card to a dear friend for all her support lately.
This card is made for one lucky person from The Scrapbook Nook. Everyone was to make 1-2 cards to send to someone else on the board who inspired them.
This card is a gift card holder. K.I.S.S.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I'm So Excited!!!
I made it! I made It! I made it into round 2 at My Scrapbook Nook!
I am open for any ideas?!?
Our first challenge is "Keepin' It Real"
Interpret this anyway using a recent self portrait taken by yourself. Take a look at the example.
I am open for any ideas?!?
Monday, May 25, 2009
Time for Some Scrapbook Layouts
I have entered a contest over at My Scrapbook Nook. So I have lots of layouts to share!!!
This was from our vacation to Williamsburg last month.
Here we had to use the same picture more than once.
This one comes from strong emotion challenge. How all alone we felt after Contessa's diagnosis tp having a great online family for support.
This one we had to tell about our attributes but we could not say wife, mother, sister, etc.. We also had to use a Becky Flak Sketch. Love those!! And a butterfly. I was stumped until I looked up attributes describing my zodiac sign, libra. I did not list the true but unflattering attributes. (laziness:))
This one called for the use of over 20 buttons on a page. Not my favorite layout but I did get the 5 points I was after:)
A Two page spread showing Contessa and her friends at Heroes on Horseback tacking the horses. Not for the contest, but one I have not shared.
These two I did a while back. They are from my trip to Atlanta in January with my new friend, Pam. The World of Coke.
Lunch at Johnny Rockets.
That is all I hace for now. I have about 5 layouts I still need to scan that are laying on top of my scanner for the month. I also need a new album because I have pages 4 inches thick that need put away. Make that 2 albums. I know I will fill one right away.
This was from our vacation to Williamsburg last month.
Here we had to use the same picture more than once.
This one comes from strong emotion challenge. How all alone we felt after Contessa's diagnosis tp having a great online family for support.
This one we had to tell about our attributes but we could not say wife, mother, sister, etc.. We also had to use a Becky Flak Sketch. Love those!! And a butterfly. I was stumped until I looked up attributes describing my zodiac sign, libra. I did not list the true but unflattering attributes. (laziness:))
This one called for the use of over 20 buttons on a page. Not my favorite layout but I did get the 5 points I was after:)
A Two page spread showing Contessa and her friends at Heroes on Horseback tacking the horses. Not for the contest, but one I have not shared.
These two I did a while back. They are from my trip to Atlanta in January with my new friend, Pam. The World of Coke.
Lunch at Johnny Rockets.
That is all I hace for now. I have about 5 layouts I still need to scan that are laying on top of my scanner for the month. I also need a new album because I have pages 4 inches thick that need put away. Make that 2 albums. I know I will fill one right away.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A Little Closer To Summer Slow Down
Well, we survived our crazy weekend with the MS Walk. This year Contessa and I stepped up and managed the walk here on Hilton Head.
The video that we shot back in March is finally up. Click on the picture below to check it out.
The video that we shot back in March is finally up. Click on the picture below to check it out.
Contessa received her first pair of diamond earrings from Mr. Perry at Perry's Estate Jewelers.
We raised just over $10,500. Our goal was $12,000. Please consider helping us meet our goal by donating today. Click here.
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