Patricia & Co.

Happy February!

2012-02-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

Hello and Happy February!

I only managed to make 2 layouts in January, though there was lots of other crafty stuff going on that I will show you later.

Here's the first one. I know, Halloween in January seems odd lol, but I am determined to make a "Spooky" album so here we go!

I used Nikki Sivils' "Bootiful" collection, so cute!

Next one, more appropriate for this time of the year. I used Bo Bunny's "Smoochable" collection. I'm not much of a Valentine's person, so I decided to use these gorgeous papers to make a layout about my furry babies :)

Have a wonderful Wednesday! xoxo

Body Restoration

2012-01-17T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hello and happy frosty snowy night!...unless you live on the unfrozen side of the planet, in which case please refrain from telling me your outdoor and gardening adventures ok? ;)

I am so excited to tell you about my newest crafty adventure!

I joined Body Restoration by Brave Girls Club. I am only on Lesson 1 and already loving every minute of it! I'll let you watch their promo video and hopefully you'll join us too!

I will be back tomorrow with more artsy crafty stuff! Have a lovely evening!

New desk and old layouts

2012-01-12T09:10:00.002-07:00

Hello and Happy New Year!

I am almost ready to start scrapbooking again, now that all the Holiday hoopla is over and we are slowly going back into "normal life" mode. I spent the last two weeks "undecorating" all the Christmas stuff and decorating my new craft room!

I can't wait to finish it and show you more pictures! And now that Winter is really here...it's time to get crafty!

These are the last two layouts I made before we moved. Have a wonderful day!

6 weeks!

2011-12-07T21:23:00.001-07:00

Seriously? Has it been 6 weeks since my last post?!

(Here's where I insert the excuse that I've been soooo busy!) No, really, I have. Crazy busy to be exact. We packed and moved to the Kootenays (that's in the Canadian Rockies for my international friends).

Did you know that moving, death, and divorce are the three most stressful things in life? I've been through all of them, and I can promise you that unless you can afford to hire a moving company to do all the packing and unpacking, and hire someone to find the right house for you...I would say that moving is the #1 most stressful thing in life...especially if you do it a few weeks before Christmas!

Ok, enough of self pity...I must tell you I just love it here. It is so peaceful, so beautiful, so quiet (until my 4 year old wakes up!). Never in a million years I would have thought that my dream of living in a tiny little town in the mountains would come true.

And someone else is loving it too!

So we are slowly settling in, trying to find some normalcy, some peace among the chaos. And hopefully pretty soon I will be able to share some crafty projects with you. I am craving some crafty time so bad it's not even funny!

Have a wonderful evening!

A Halloween Treat

2011-10-26T23:01:00.000-06:00

I haven't used my Cricut in so long, I'm afraid it's growing cobwebs! So I decided to bribe it back into life with a new cartridge. I'm only doing it to make the machine happy, trust me ;)

How can you resit that smile, seriously.

Anyway, what didn't make me happy was the shipping prices at cricut.com: $24 for a $24.99 cartridge? I know it's Fedex, but we are in late October. The chances of seeing the delivery guy wearing those cute shorts are slim. So it's not worth the exorbitant price.

Thank heavens for Google (that seems to be actually working better now...as in, it actually finds what I'm looking for!). Lo and behold, US Amazon ships Cricut cartridges to Canada now...for $8!

Yes, it takes forever and a day to arrive, and the nosy customs people are going to delay it even more...but $8! And the cartridge itself cost me only $22. I am ecstatic!

So this is what I bought! Teresa Collins' Chic & Scary!

I can't wait to start playing. Happy Halloween to me!

Et Cetera

2011-10-14T20:28:00.001-06:00

I received a big box of goodies today, and I wanted to share with you guys. It's the new Bo Bunny Et Cetera collection!

The pictures don't do any justice, you must see this collection in person...and buy it! No, this is not paid advertisement, I genuinely love it! I can promise you won't be able to stop scrapping!

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-10-10T12:40:00.000-06:00

“Be thankful for what you have and you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

Today I am thankful for...

- My beautiful, wonderful son.

- Having a compassionate, supportive and loving husband

- My cats

- My hands and feet to get me through the day

- Having vision and hearing

- The fresh food and clean water that I have access to

- Having a roof over my head

- The glorious colours of nature’s fall

- Living in Canada (Freedom)

- The obstacles I have been challenged with and the problems I have overcome

- Life, love, and laughter

- Sunday night roast beef dinner

- Good books

- Scrapbooking

- Fresh bread

- Waking up to the smell of fresh coffee

- Peace and quiet

- Bubble baths

- My pillow

- The promise of a new day

What are you thankful for?

Halloween Banner

2011-10-07T15:04:00.001-06:00

I made a super quick and fun Halloween banner for the boy. Just because he seems to be a lot into ghosts this year...and because Nikki Sivils Boo-tiful collection is so cute!

Here's what I used to make the banner:

And the font "Bloody" from here. I also used Elmer's Jiggly Eyes, aren't they just cute?

What about you? Are you getting ready for Halloween?

Here's to the Crazy Ones

2011-10-06T06:00:00.000-06:00

I don't own an IPhone, I never have.

I have never operated an Apple computer, and I'm afraid I wouldn't know how.

I watch Pixar movies, but I long for the old fashioned hand-drawn ones.

And yet, the death of Steven Jobs breaks my heart.

It has nothing to do with technology, or multi-billion business deals, or the next animated super hero.

It's about a boy in his parents' garage.

A boy and a dream.

And the world would never be the same...

Here's to the Crazy Ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They're not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing that you can't do, is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They invent. They imagine. They heal.
They explore. They create. They inspire.
They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?
Or, sit in silence and hear a song that hasn't been written?
Or, gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world,
are the ones who do.

Brave Girls

2011-10-05T10:20:00.000-06:00

I love these girls. Seriously.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

A quiet weekend

2011-10-02T20:44:00.002-06:00

We had a quiet weekend...except for a few sneezes!

The boy is recovering from a cold, and I am frantically fighting not to get one. So we spent a lot of time reading, watching movies, and drinking at least 100 cups of tea.

Sometimes a relaxing weekend at home is just what the doctor ordered! ;)

Surreal Life

2011-09-29T22:15:00.000-06:00

Today was one of those days...it started off at 5:30 am when the boy, coughing and sneezing, woke me up. I am a morning person but not a farmer...5:30 is way too early!

At around 7 am I decided to finally join the world of living things, and right after my first cup of coffee hell just broke loose. We made a deal on this house, and it looks like it's not gonna happen. And we need a place a.s.a.p. And we need a house in a town that has no houses available.

So saying that I'm stressed out would be an understatement...

And then...one of those surreal moments when everything stands still...and you wonder if this is really happening to you...

And you read that email very slowly, and you try to grab that cup of coffee but it's too heavy and your hands are too shaky...

So you go to the kitchen for some water. This time you are sure that you just imagined the whole thing. (I knew that eating canned tuna was a bad idea...does mercury poison cause hallucinations?)

And I go back to the computer and the email is still there. With the magazine logo. And I recognize the font, she emailed me before... And it's still saying...

THEY WANT AN INTERVIEW AND FEATURE MY WORK IN THEIR SPRING ISSUE!!!

(Yes. Caps intended.)

I feel so blessed. Shocked. Ecstatic. Terrified. Thrilled. Anxious. Grateful. Happier than a pig in poo.

It's time to bring out the good stuff tonight and ~~calm myself down~~ celebrate!

Soul Restoration Tags

2011-09-22T22:17:00.003-06:00

I am currently taking the most fantastic life-changing online course: Soul Restoration by Brave Girls Club. I will tell you more about this class later on, but I want to show you some of the tags I made.

All made with my stash of Basic Grey. And to be honest...it's my first time making tags and I'm loving it!

I promise I'll show you some more in my next post, but my camomile tea is kicking in and I must go to bed. Have a wonderful night!

My very first Christmas Card

2011-09-14T18:24:00.001-06:00

It's September 14th and I am making Christmas Cards...it feels surreal in some way. Where did the year go? And on the other hand...are we done with 2011 yet? What in the world am I gonna get my husband for Christmas this year? Mmm turkey!

Anyhow...back to the Christmas cards!

For many years I just couldn't care less about the cards. A bit of a "Bah! Humbug!", I know... Maybe because my mom died in December. Maybe because I used to let the stress of the season get to me. Maybe, maybe...

But I am in the process of making BIG changes right now. I'm not gonna get into pop psychology, or any metaphysical speculation (it's only 4 o'clock in the afternoon), but a change is needed. And baby steps are what lead to big changes.

So this year I am sending Christmas Cards. Not the Hallmark cutesy ones. Not the Endangered Elephants Foundation ones (not that there's anything wrong with it). But my very own handmade ones.

I met a few people over the past years that completely influenced my life. Some in person, some over the Internet. And I believe they are angels that blessed my life with their love and kindness. In the next few days I'll tell you more about these angels. For now, I'll just show you my very first handmade Christmas card:

I used my all time favourite Graphic 45 Christmas Past collection, Mod Podge, and some mistery golden cord from the Dollar Store ;)

Have a wonderful evening!

I got published!

2011-08-27T08:45:00.000-06:00

You can’t miss the new issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine! First, it’s a fantastic issue! Halloween, Fall, millions of ideas and inspiration, fun tutorials…can you tell it’s my favourite magazine?

And second, my “September” page is on page 28! I am so happy!

It will be in the stores on September 1st!

Have a lovely weekend!

Soul Restoration 1

2011-08-07T09:44:00.000-06:00

I am so happy I’ve finally joined Soul Restoration 1!

So…you won’t be seeing a lot of my scrapbooking in the coming weeks. But if you want to see what I am up to, come over the Brave Girls Club and take a look. I promise it will be fun!

Have a lovely Sunday!

Recipe Book

2011-07-24T09:40:00.000-06:00

For many years I had my recipes scattered all over the house. Bookshelves, kitchen drawers, boxes, computer, CDs. Needless to say, I could never find what I was looking for.

So I decided to put my creativity to a good use and make a Recipe Book. Who knows, maybe it’ll sell on Amazon one day ;)

I used an oldie but goodie: Graphic 45 - Domestic Goddess collection. And a template from the uber talented Cathy Zielske for this hybrid page.

I’m off to work on the matching recipe for this sauce: Baked Ham! Yum!

Have a lovely Sunday!

CHA Wishlist

2011-07-22T09:36:00.000-06:00

I know the Paper Craft Fairy is an avid reader of my blog…so here’s my wish list:

Graphic45 -An ABC Primer

Prima - Printery

Nikki Sivils - Get Well Soon

Nikki Sivils - Gingerbread Land

Cosmo Cricket - Clementine

Pink Paislee - Snow Day

And My Mind’s Eye…I’d take their entire warehouse please ;)

This week I’ve been…

2011-07-15T22:37:00.000-06:00

1- Enjoying the rain

2- Loving the lazy Summer days

3- Reading a badly written but amusing book

4- Eating fruits instead of cake

5- ~~Learning~~ Embracing my inner geek

6- Creating the 3rd page of my own Cookbook

7- Looking forward to watching

8- Did I mention the rain?

9- Planning some Me Time for the weekend

10- Feeling optimistic

What you’ve been doing…? ;)

MIA

2011-06-20T22:23:00.000-06:00

I’ve been MIA from the scrapbook world for a while. See, that’s the problem with Summer. It makes you want to actually leave the house *gasp* and do outdoorsy things like going for a walk, taking pictures, picnics, sightseeing, and the list goes on.

And to take advantage of the gorgeous weather, I decided to improve my photography skills. Ok, that’s not true. I’ve decided to learn once and for all how to use the overpriced, it’ll make me look totally cool, I haven’t payed for it yet, DSLR camera.

I’m starting with the boring Depth of Field 101, yadda yadda, numbers, charts, more confusing numbers…

It’ll get better though…I hope! I need to find a fun tutorial before I go crazy, so if you guys have any suggestion please let me know!

If I have to lie, steal, cheat or download illegal files. As God is my witness, I’ll never shoot in auto mode again!

Have a wonderful Summer!

In Awe

2011-05-15T22:16:00.000-06:00

Cheesy Double Baked Potatoes

2011-05-15T22:14:00.000-06:00

Cheesy Double Baked Potatoes
Recipe Book

Cloudy day

2011-05-15T22:12:00.000-06:00

You are my sunshine on a cloudy day.
(Sketch by Kirsty Wiseman)

Free Spirit

2011-05-15T22:10:00.000-06:00

Morning Walks

2011-04-06T22:08:00.000-06:00

Fall for All

2011-03-29T22:06:00.000-06:00

September

2011-03-23T22:05:00.000-06:00

I am so honoured to have this page published in Canadian Scrapbooker, Fall 2011! Thank you!

Golden Days

2011-03-20T22:02:00.000-06:00

Happy Days

2011-03-20T22:00:00.000-06:00

Autumn Rain

2011-03-20T21:59:00.000-06:00

A is for Autumn

2011-03-20T21:57:00.000-06:00

You make my heart melt

2011-03-20T21:55:00.000-06:00

Cold!

2011-02-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

Snow Patrol

2011-02-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

Christmas Dinner Menu

2011-02-04T20:49:00.000-07:00

Santa 2010

2011-02-04T20:46:00.000-07:00

It’s All About You

2011-02-04T20:45:00.000-07:00

Comfort & Joy

2011-02-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

Unwrap the Joy

2011-01-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

1st Santa

2011-01-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

Dear Santa

2010-12-07T20:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Santa,
This would look so good under my tree!

Mr Smooth

2010-11-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Sketch by the lovely Kirsty Wiseman.

I have been honoured to have this page published on Scrapbook News and Review. Thank you!

My Boys

2010-11-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

Sketch by the lovely Kirsty Wiseman.

Just like mom

2010-11-21T20:09:00.000-07:00

My take on Sketch #104 by Valerie Salmon.
Papers and embellies are Cosmo Cricket.

Even happier mail!

2010-11-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

Today I received the happiest mail ever!

You can find my tiny contribution on page 118.

I’ve never been published in a major magazine before (except for my reader’s letter in Cosmopolitan, but they changed my name to protect the innocent…booh!). Don’t get me wrong, I don’t scrapbook for fame and fortune. I do it for a variety of purely personal reasons, but mostly because it’s fun, it makes me happy.

But what’s the point on making art if nobody can see it, right? So every now and then I submit to a magazine or two. Just to see what happens. Just for fun.

Well it was beyond my expectations! I am so happy right now!

Thank you so much Canadian Scrapbooker! You like me, you really like me!

Happy Mail

2010-11-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

Today I received a HUGE box of Nikki Sivils’ goodies. I won her Halloween giveaway and here’s what she sent me!

*happy dance*

Thank you SO much Nikki! I just adore her products and can’t wait to start playing!

Precious

2010-10-24T20:49:00.000-06:00

Sketch by Kirsty Wiseman.

Exploring

2010-10-14T20:45:00.000-06:00

Sketch by Kirsty Wiseman.

Leaves

2010-10-13T20:43:00.000-06:00

Sketch by Kirsty Wiseman.

Wonder

2010-10-12T20:41:00.000-06:00

Big Day

2010-09-09T20:39:00.000-06:00

Sketch by Julie Bonner.

Anticipation

2010-09-06T20:37:00.000-06:00

Pj Sundays

2010-08-22T20:35:00.000-06:00

Sketch by Valerie Salmon.

Got milk?

2010-08-15T20:33:00.000-06:00

I have been honoured to have this page published on Scrapbook News and Review. Thank you!

Pappo

2010-08-09T20:28:00.000-06:00

Journaling reads:
“Pappo is your word for food. Pappo = Apple”

-20

2010-08-08T20:25:00.000-06:00

Choo-choo

2010-06-27T20:07:00.000-06:00

Winter Joy

2010-04-05T20:04:00.000-06:00

Elfing Cute

2010-04-04T19:59:00.003-06:00

Cookie Thief

2010-04-02T19:48:00.000-06:00

I am so honoured to have this page published in Canadian Scrapbooker, Winter 2010/11!

Toy Joy

2010-04-01T19:42:00.002-06:00

Canada Day

2010-03-26T19:38:00.000-06:00

Canada Day 2009

Rainy days

2010-03-19T08:41:00.003-06:00

When I'm tempted to buy something frivolous I usually ask myself "Do I really need this?". But when it comes to the kid, the answer is easy..."Yes, of course he needs it!". I suppose it makes you feel like a good parent to fill his closet with unnecessary but oh-so-cute outfits right?

And like my heroine Becky Bloomwood would say..."It's an investment!"

On a crafty note, things have been slow. I only managed one page this week, but I have a few on the works for the upcoming weekend!

Papers are My Mind's Eye and the sketch is by the fabulous Julie Bonner.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Two layouts this week

2010-03-05T22:14:00.003-07:00

Hello and happy Friday evening!

I managed to create two layouts this week, in spite of being all sickly...but I won't bore you with that ;)

I really need to pay more attention to Crate Paper...their products are so much fun! (The layout is based on a sketch by Sketchy Thursdays)

And some Basic Grey of course. I wasn't sure about Origins at first...so I ordered just a few papers and stickers. But I have to admit I'm really impressed with the results! (Sketch #92 by Valerie Salmon)

Have a fantastic weekend!

Weekend plans

2010-02-26T19:59:00.009-07:00

To play with my new scrapbook goodies...

To enjoy some home made fresh from the oven croissants...

To design some new decor for the house with this beautiful inspiration I found online...

To sleep...

What are your plans?

Some layouts to share

2010-02-20T09:35:00.003-07:00

I am so behind in my scrapbook! Same ole excuse...crazy busy + lack of mojo! But I managed to create three layouts this week and I wanted to share them with you!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Second week

2010-01-16T21:45:00.009-07:00

I suppose I should start by saying I broke one of my New Year's resolutions...I didn't blog every day! Actually I broke quite a few resolutions, but you don't wanna know that...lol

On a brighter note...I got my beloved scanner back so...I have a huge post to share with you today!

Super productive as you can see! I promise I will post more often! (And I will drink more water in case you do want to know that lol)

Have a fantastic weekend!

First week

2010-01-07T19:02:00.006-07:00

Things are slowly returning to normal (slowly being the key word, hrmph). It was a good week. We had a scrumptious New Year's dinner...

We learned how to get dressed properly...

And my dream come true...a kitchen helper!

How was your week?

Day 001

2010-01-01T19:55:00.002-07:00

This is a small peek at our day 001 of the new year. Relaxing at home in our PJs, good food, and movies. Obviously HRH enjoyed it the most being that he didn't have to cook or change diapers...

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

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I love this boy...

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...even during times like this. Thank goodness his "screeching like a banshee on steroids" moments are very scarce. Hee!

Have a wonderful week!

A bag of goodies

2009-11-11T19:02:00.002-07:00

I received this bag of goodies in the mail and I've had this silly grin ever since! What a great surprise!

It's a kit I won at 52 Sketches a couple of weeks ago...a stunning kit from Color Me Daisy. I am over the moon! Thank you so much Julie!

Because I love Cosmo Cricket

2009-11-09T14:23:00.004-07:00

Don't you just love Cosmo Cricket? Every time I purchase one of their collections I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. They're absolutely adorable!

I just love the colours of the Earth Love collection:

Early Bird is one of my all time favourites:

Both layouts are based on sketches from 52 Weeks.

Have a wonderful week!

What I've been doing?

2009-10-18T19:25:00.003-06:00

Hello and happy Sunday!

In case you guys couldn't sleep wondering what I've been doing...

A non Halloween page using Halloween papers from My Mind's Eye and a super fun sketch by Allison Cope.

A layout about our 3 day long road trip with Little Yellow Bicycle papers and a sketch by 52 Sketches.

And a finally, a page using June Bug goodies and a sketch by Inspired Blueprints.

What have you been doing?

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-10-12T21:19:00.002-06:00

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Love,

P

Tutorial #2 - Stamp and stitch!

2009-10-06T08:05:00.000-06:00

I'm not a huge fan of Sassafras, but these new Stitching stamps are just fantastic! I used them in my new page for 52 Sketches and I really love how it turned out!

I used just one sheet of My Mind's Eye Abbey Road paper, front and back side:

And the super duper stamps to fake the stitching:

And to keep with the "nothing goes to the garbage" motto, I used the bottom label of the sheet to make the tittle and a little embellishment. It came very handy when I realized you could spell BAD BOY using the ABBEY ROAD letters (I'm so smart...).

Finally a Prima flower, oh how I wish I could use more flowers in my layouts!

And ta-da! A less than 30 minute page before bedtime!

Have a beautiful Tuesday!

Tutorial #1 - Nothing goes to the garbage!

2009-10-03T10:43:00.015-06:00

Hello and happy Sunday!

I finally managed to get some quality scrapbook time and this is what I came up to: A sketch by Allison Cope + My Mind's Eye's papers...so much fun!

I love to find inspiration with unusual materials. Here I cut a circle from a scrapbook goodies box and added some distressing glitter:

You have to use a good amount of glue to make sure the pictures won't go anywhere in the middle of the night:

And place it on the background paper. I suggest a soft design to make the photos pop nicely:

I couldn't decide which design to use for the strips...they are all so gorgeous! So why not use them all?! The paper pack label was perfect for that!

Place the photos and the background paper on the label making sure you cover the bar-code!

I used some butterflies embellies, Basic Grey stamps (from the Porcelain collection), orange ric-rac, and my all time favourite Apron Lace punch.

The small alphas along the lines of the circle add a nice touch (no idea where they came from, Dollar Store I guess?). And the big alphas are Pink Paislee (coloured with alcohol marker to match)

Finally, the journaling. I prefer to print my journaling. I think it looks more "professional", but being that my printer in in storage I had to do it the "unprofessional" way. Ugh.

Ta-da! A quick layout using wrapping box, labels, and old embellies! Nothing goes to the garbage!

*Disclaimer* - The "Nothing goes to the garbage" motto doesn't apply to you honey. I'm still going to spring clean the garage ;-)

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Autumn goodies

2009-09-29T10:15:00.004-06:00

The new CHA releases are so wonderful that I am having a really hard time sticking to my scrapbook budget. I want everything!

My favourites so far are Amber Road by Pink Paislee. The colours are just to die for and that cute little tree...oh I can't wait!

I'm not usually a fan of Little Yellow Bicycle...but the Autumn Bliss collection! I totally fell in love with it! And the quality of the papers! I'm impressed!

And finally one of my take my breath away choices for this season: My Mind's Eye Oh La La...it's just...ok, I have no words...I could stare at these papers forever!

But I won't be staring for much longer...hopefully I can get my acid-free hands on these goodies very soon! Just waiting for my 250 pictures to be printed! Heehee!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

A month?

2009-09-27T10:48:00.008-06:00

Is it really over a month since my last post?! Wow!

It's been quite an interesting time in BC. I have lots to tell you and over 500 pictures to show you...well I won't bore you with that many! lol Maybe just a few today, and some more later on as I slowly get back into Blogland :)

We drove for long long hours...

And went for walks...

We had a blast by the lake...

And mastered the fine art of rock throwing by the river...

Lots of fun bubble baths...

And obscene amounts of junk food...

It wasn't all Photography and Nature...there was also shopping for scrapbook supplies (yes, I am so talented that I manage to shop for paper and embellies anywhere in the world). But that'll be tomorrow's post.

Have a beautiful Sunday!

Holiday

2009-08-21T15:09:00.002-06:00

We are heading to BC tomorrow for a well deserved holiday, so I won't be posting in the next week or so.

But before I leave, I have some great news to share! Two of my layouts have been featured in My Mind's Eye blog and Aussie Scrap Source. Yay!

Have a wonderful weekend and see you soon!

A fun sketch

2009-08-17T21:01:00.002-06:00

Today I'm playing with an awesome sketch from Sketchy Thursdays, and gorgeous papers from My Mind's Eye.

Have a wonderful evening!

Another Sunday Layout

2009-08-16T22:04:00.002-06:00

I love Sundays. Lazy, rainy, summer Sundays are the best!

Today I used my new papers from My Mind's Eye. They're from the Colorful Christmas collection. That's right, Christmas papers for a Summer layout! Why not! lol

I had so much fun creating this page, especially those pictures that still make me giggle!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

100 posts!

2009-08-14T10:23:00.002-06:00

100 posts already? Well how's about a LO to celebrate? I am totally obsessed with these Collage Press papers, Bazzill Dots are just incredibly cute, and my all time favourite photo of my Munchkin.

Have a wonderful Friday!

This and that

2009-08-12T19:47:00.004-06:00

I've been embarrassingly lazy around the house...but very productive in the craft room. I don't feel guilty, we all need a break from time to time right?

I tend to be very critical with my pages, and if I don't receive feedback I immediately think that they suck *sigh* I have to stop caring so much about the comments and just enjoy what I'm doing...so priority #1 from now on: To have fun!

Have a beautiful evening!

Sunday night craftyness

2009-08-10T08:27:00.003-06:00

Hello and happy Monday!

I made this page last night using the last of my Early Bird papers. Don't you just love them!

I used an old sketch by the lovely Valerie Salmon. She's one of the most talented ladies I met in the craft world! Though I always thought her style wouldn't suit mine but I was wrong. I totally love how it turned out!

Have a wonderful Monday!

In love

2009-08-09T08:12:00.001-06:00

When I shop online for scrapbook supplies I tend to look only at my favourite manufacturer's releases...you know, stick to your comfort zone. Well, last night I came across this collection from Collage Press and immediately fell in love!

I was a complete impulse buy that I'm sure i won't regret!

And as you know, I have a thing for everything vintage from the 20's and 30's. And what could be more suitable for this new uber project that I have in mind? Graphic 45!

This is one the few times I completely fell in love with everything that these guys make! I could buy their entire store! Well I didn't lol, just bought a few papers to get me started...*sigh*

Now to sit patiently and wait for my beloved mailman!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

One of my favourite photos

2009-08-08T19:40:00.001-06:00

Don't you love Saturday afternoons? It's my favourite time of the week. I used to have this long naps...well naps are now shorter, and followed by some quality scrapping time. It's even better when it's rainy. For some reason my creative brain works better in humid weather! lol

I took this week's challenge at 52 Sketches. After a few days of really bad mojo I finally made a page I am completely happy with. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful weekend!

2 Years Ago

2009-08-04T09:07:00.000-06:00

Today's Munchkin's birthday. He's 2!

I though about scrapping one of his first pictures when he was only a few hours old. I can't believe how tiny he was!

Have a beautiful day!

A quick page

2009-08-01T22:32:00.003-06:00

I made this quick page last night...not really happy about the results though. I wanted to upload it before midnight for the July Sketch challenge at 2 Peas...well not only it looks "unfinished", I used the wrong sketch! That'll teach me! lol

Maybe I should just relax and enjoy scrapbooking for what it is as oppose of trying so hard to get some sort of recognition, a DT position, a praise...I wanted so bad to be good at this that I'm losing my perspective...does it make any sense?

Maybe the talent is just not here and I should just take it for what it really is...just a hobby :-)

Have a beautiful weekend.

Rainy afternoon

2009-07-29T15:35:00.002-06:00

D is out of town. The boy is minding his own business (which consists of moving each and every toy from his bedroom into the living room lol). And it's a quiet rainy afternoon...perfect for scrapbooking!

I just got some more June Bug goodies in the mail, and this is what I made:

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Lemonade is here!

2009-07-26T19:52:00.000-06:00

I made this page inspired by Billy Dean's song "Let them be little". I used the gorgeous Lemonade collection; yes, you can use these papers for a boy's layout too!

Have a great evening!

Before the weekend is over...

2009-07-19T20:59:00.001-06:00

One more LO from 52 Sketches before the weekend is over!

Have a wonderful evening!

My mojo is back!

2009-07-17T21:23:00.002-06:00

You know those days when you sit in front of a blank page and...nothing. Brain shut down, mojo gone, and all you do is just to stare? Well that was my week, oof. I learned not to panic, eventually the creative juices will come back...and they did!

So this afternoon I finished this page for this week's challenge at 52 Sketches. I really like the Early Bird papers, and these photos of my boys just melt my heart!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Stitches, lots of stitches!

2009-07-10T21:02:00.002-06:00

I has so much fun creating this page! I can't remember when was the last time I sat and sewed for hours on end...I miss designing and creating my own clothes!

Ok, back to scrapbooking! This page is for this week's challenge at 52 Sketches:

Have a wonderful weekend!

June Bug is here!

2009-07-08T08:39:00.002-06:00

Hello and happy Wednesday!

The June Bug collection finally arrived! What a fabulous kit, the papers and embellies are just too cute. And they're perfect for boy's layouts. I love it!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy weekend!

2009-07-04T10:53:00.002-06:00

I made this layout using a photo from Keagan's 1st birthday. Just thinking how hard the first year was but also extremely rewarding :-)

Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!

Toes

2009-07-03T20:35:00.002-06:00

What a crazy week! I can't believe it took me 5 days to complete this layout...that's how hectic it was around here.

This page is for this week's challenge at 52 Sketches. A lot of fun to work with!

Now time to relax and enjoy the weekend before I start stalking the mailman on Monday...Junebug goodies are coming from Montreal! Yay!

Have a fabulous weekend!

My Little Red Devil

2009-06-27T12:01:00.002-06:00

Hello and Happy Saturday!

I can't believe I'm at home and scrapbooking on a gorgeous day like today! But I really wanted to play with the new Cosmo Cricket goodies and the Apron Lace punch.

I used the sketch #1 from 52 Sketches. I am hoping to complete the whole collection before the end of the year. Lots of fun!

Have a beautiful weekend!

One more!

2009-06-23T15:20:00.004-06:00

Hello again!

I'm feeling super crafty today. Housework can wait...I can guarantee that the dirt is still gonna be there tomorrow *grin*. So I'm taking a nice little break to play with my scrapbook goodies!

I made this page for the June challenge at White With 1. I love the red/white combo, so bright and happy!

I'm off to my craft room, have a beautiful afternoon!

When you are at peace with yourself and love yourself, it is virtually impossible to be self-destructive. ~Wayne Dyer

A Happy Heart

2009-06-23T07:00:00.001-06:00

Hello and Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday I decided to take the day off and enjoy some crafty time. It was so refreshing!

I made this page for 52 Sketches. The Porcelain collection is still one of my favourites...I love the colours and the softness of the designs.

I made all the embellies by myself using their papers, and I got the chance to try my new toy: the Fiskars Apron Lace Punch. I am totally hooked, I love it!

And...I woke up this morning with fabulous news...Basic Grey added the layout to their Gallery! Yay me!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

You can reshape your thinking so that you never have to think in negatives again. You and only you choose your thoughts. ~Wayne Dyer