I decided to scrapbook this particular memory on a double-page layout using Pink Paislee Amber Road papers (one of my favorite lines). I kept the layout simple, with some stamping and distressing, and I love the way it turned out. I used black and white photos so they wouldn’t compete with the soft colors of the papers.
I had so much fun making the first card that I made a second one with the same image.
I just adore the striped stockings and the Mary Janes she is wearing! The 'hugs & kisses' sentiment is also from Stamping Bella and is my new favorite.
I used papers from Kaiser Craft and corrugated letters from Jillibean Soup.
I titled it Back In Time and I used some Basic Grey Wisteria papers that I have been waiting to work with. I made the paper flowers using a new technique that I read about. They were really easy and I promise to do a 'how-to' post in an upcoming Friendzy Friday on the Two Scrapbook Friends blog!
I worked with the new Time to Travel line from TPC Studio because I totally love the colors and I thought they would work really well with this picture of my ds. Then I added some bling, a chipboard dragon fly that I inked and glimmer-misted, a Tim Holtz ticket and Basic Grey chipboard letters for the title. Plus, I decided I just had to add one of the circle trees that Karan has been using on some of her creations recently. I soooo love them!
I turned the sketch on it's side and made a Christmas card.
I used a mix of green Copic markers and added some Liquid Pearls for the ornaments. With a pink and green background and a sweet pink bow I am happy with how it turned out!
Then I used a delightful owl stamp that Regan had and her Copics. She had to walk me through choosing the colors and how to do the blending, but I think I did pretty good for my first go.
I also used papers and a sentiment from PTI, Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Prism Cardstock. The button and twine were from my stash. I am not sure who I will give the card to, but this adorable little owl sure puts a smile on my face!
They can grow up to 2.5 meters in length and weigh up to 154 pounds! It has a rough skin that is difficult to peel and some species can be toxic if eaten raw.
It has a delicious, sweet, orange flesh and is only distantly related to the potato and is not related to yams. It was the African slaves in America that first referred to sweet potatoes as yams because they resembled the yams of Africa. So even though you might think you are purchasing yams at your local grocery store, chances are you are buying sweet potatoes.
The Marble Slab Creamery is fairly new in our city and I had heard many good reviews about their ice cream. It is "hand-crafted daily in small batches in-store using the freshest ingredients for the richest flavor". (Yes, that is a quote from their web-site.) When I noticed that they had a coupon, I decided it was time to give them a try (or maybe it was my hormones that decided it!).
I went with Vanilla Bean ice cream and added in a peanut butter cup, chopped pecans and chocolate chips. Oh my!
Then I had it served in a fresh waffle bowl.
My son got their Snickerdoodle creation; vanilla ice cream with Snickers candy bar and caramel sauce. They were both equally delicious!
Spencer went out as a hobo and we told him he should try to look all depressed and sad to be in character with his costume. But, whenever he would try to make a sad face, he would break out in fits of laughter! As you can see, the title 'spooky' didn't quite fit the pictures, so I added a question mark and the word 'not!'.
One challenging item in the kit were two squares of cardstock with an embossed image on them. I decided to sand the image, punch a circle shape out of them and add Glossy Accents. Then I backed them with a black scalloped circle and some of the ribbon. They made a great embellishment on my page.
I also decided to add a Cricut owl cut from the black cardstock in the kit. The owl is from the Storybook Cartridge (one of my favorites). I added some stitching to my page and I am quite happy with the finished layout.
Cardstock: Prism; Patterned Paper: Boo to You! by MME; Chipboard Tree: Maya Road; Stamp: Close to My Heart; Ribbon: BoBunny
If you haven't tried card making yet, why not give it a try. It is fun and easy and you can use leftover bits of paper, ribbon and embellishments from scrapbooking. Also, when you give someone a hand-made card, it is truly a gift from the heart.
As a season in and of itself -I love Fall. I don't mind the cooler temperatures, I love the Fall colors, I see beauty in the mums and pumpkins. I look forward to pulling out my sweaters and jeans after a season of shorts and sandals. I enjoy a hot cup of tea in the early evening and putting on the fireplace to take the chill out of the room.
But deep inside I know that Winter, that cold, harsh season, is just around the corner. And that is part of the reason I hold onto Summer as long as I can.
This sweet little Cardinal has been visiting our yard for the past month or so. He is filling up on the bird seeds in our feeder and he seems to share my sentiments of the coming winter. I am sure that he would come inside if he could and watch as Winter comes and goes. Then when Spring graces us with it's presence, he would gladly return to the outdoors.
Please don't go Summer! But if you have to - then hurry back. We will be waiting!
My brother, Brian, honored Wayne and I with a heartfelt toast. He captured the essence of our marriage beautifully and brought laughter and tears to each of us.
We decided to have the Wok Wagon cater our dinner and all we can say is that is was absolutely delicious! Friends of ours who attended our party had just arrived home from a trip to China and they had to laugh when they found out we were having Chinese food! But, they said it was far better than anything they ate on their trip!
Then we indulged in some truly decadent desserts that my dear friend, Sue Eby, made for us. She made five delicious desserts in total and they were all amazing.
Then our guests enjoyed the rest of the evening by visiting, playing pool, watching TV (yes, we had some die-hard sports fans at the party) and playing Rock Band!
Rock Band had to have been the funniest part of the evening. Imagine a group of adults having their turn at the drums, guitar and microphone while trying to follow a hard rock song! It was truly hilarious! 
Someone (I'm not mentioning names!) played so hard that she actually broke a drum stick!
It was a wonderful celebration! I am not only grateful for 25 years of marriage but for the wonderful people in our lives. I have to say I am truly looking forward to the next 25.
