Eleven Updated Scrapbook Page

Before

A few days ago, I posted this scrapbook page. The products that I used are listed here. Well...I didn't like it.

After: I swapped the light blue and the white, I added Anna Aspnes stitching (freebie from Yesterday and Today class) and an acrylic heart from Patti Knox (available as a set on designer digitals).

I was doing something totally unrelated to this scrapbook page, when I decided to swap the colors. Then I thought of a couple other products that I had that I could add to the page as well. And this is the result. I like it a lot better.

Jets Win! Cowboys Win!

Elizabeth was pretty happy on Saturday as the Jets made a win against the Bengals look easy. William was also pretty happy that cowboys whipped on the Eagles. As my team was obviously not IN the playoffs, I just watched the other games and dreamed about next year! Not much going on around here lately. I have been getting back into yoga. {Had to go out to the factory on Saturday morning, but that is another story.} And I'm still easing into the new year. I haven't been taking a lot of photos yet, kind of taking it easy and trying to decide what project I want to do next. And I'm looking forward to picking up a new *cheap* sofa/loveseat for the dogs and boys to trash this weekend :) Happy Monday! Have a great week!

Hello Scrapbooking

Paper: Ali Edwards (Harvest Cardstock and Patterns, 09 Brush, "Merry & Bright" Overlay, and Christmas Memories brush) , Katie Pertiet (AnnMarie Paper Pack-both available on designerdigitals.com), LivE_SSunFun_SnackBag (I think this was a freebie on JessicaSprague.com), and SonjaC_Jane_p05 (I think-haven't been able to find this on ScrapArtist, but I'm pretty sure that is where I bought it).

This layout is a scraplift of a page that Ali Edwards had in the December 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes. I created a template as soon as I read the article and was waiting for Christmas to drop in the photos and write the journaling. Then I created the page. And Bryan accidentally deleted all of the pictures in the MyPictures folder. This was the only thing that I didn't have backed up yet. {Luckily}

"11" Template from Cathy Zielske (CZDesign on Designer Digitals), Pa
per: SonjaC_Jane_p02, Ali Edwards Harvest Cardstock & Patterns, and SP_HarvestSpice_Paper_Ornate (freebie on Shabby Princess).

I don't usually go for templates that are really simple because I can create those at home. But I loved the shape of the script in these templates (so I waited for them to go on sale :) Because I am just cheap like that...I love that it was REALLY simple and that all I had to do was grab a couple of photos and go. (I spent a lot of time fighting with the colors of the paper and the order of the colors, but I'm going to keep it.) The template came in a set with 11 through 20, so I can do one for each of the kids.

I have been working a lot in my art journal lately-I may share what I have been working on soon. And I haven't forgotten about a certain sister who needs an organizer. I hope to work on it this weekend :) Happy Finally Friday and everyone drive safe!

One Word: 2010

My word for 2010: Aware. I want to become more aware, more mindful, of everything around me. I don't want to go through the motions of my life. I want to be aware of everything. Some people create scrapbook pages of their word. I decided to create a canvas of my word. It's not quite done (thus the big blank tag....) but I am happy to have chosen a word.

The beautiful orange roses that Elizabeth got me for my birthday. (She also bought me a gift card for the Outback...which I will use to take my honey out to dinner very soon...)

And this is what I did after work on my birthday. I went to Barnes & Noble...and spent all of my gift card and most of my birthday money on inspirational (expensive) magazines and a new spiral journal. I also got the mini "tartlette" molds that I ordered from littlebyrdvintage on etsy. Love them-I can't wait to make something with them. (Like ornaments!!!). Happy Birthday to me-thanks for all of the well wishes. And yes-I even sent a text or two today with my outdated phone.... Go Hawks!

Random Dog Pics

Pudge is enjoying the new accent rug.

Tigger looks festive in her red collar.

I don't remember who had what here, but boy are the dogs interested in getting some of it!

Happy Tuesday! I'll post more tomorrow night!

Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday to Me (or it will be soon!) I absolutely love cheesecake. Patricia made this one. Mmmmmmmm. And Mom made a pineapple upside down cake. Mmmmmmmm. What more can I say?

A happy face. I am clearly thinking about digging into that cheesecake. Nice photo, honey.

A laughing face on Mom. Also difficult to catch. Nice photo again, honey.

Boys playing Mario Kart. I bought the red tulips. I needed fresh flowers.

For Mom-here is the tablecloth that I bought at Target after Christmas. It would look great if the leaf was in. (I like it anyway). And a very obvious look at why we will be working on the hardwood floors this summer :)

William with his IPOD.

I love to take photos of the farms in the sunset on the way home from Illinois. Especially when it is rediculously cold and the sun is setting. Beautiful! Welcome back! Happy Monday!

Another Anniversary Celebration

In celebrating the anniversary of my husband and I getting married 14 years ago, I forgot to acknowledge another anniversary that I deserve to celebrate. 3 years ago, on December 29, 2006, I officially became a non-smoker. Was it easy? No. Is it always easy? No. Am I happy? Yes. Did I gain weight? Yes. 20 lbs. And I would love to be rid of it. But I LOVE being a non-smoker. I don't have to feel guilty for smoking in front of my kids. I don't have to feel gross because I smell (at least not because of smoking :) Anyway-I wanted to celebrate this victory. I am proud of myself for sticking with it. Happy New Year!