We Will Always Have Paris

L-A-D Challenge Day #10: Someday

 

 

 

The hidden journaling tucks behind the 2nd page of this layout.  I also have the original card my friend Andrea gave me tucked behind the 1st page of this layout.

Here are the specs:  the cardstock is Bazzill and DCWV, the patterned paper is My Minds Eye (I must be going through a MME phase right now), the punch is Fiskars Threading Water, the stamp in Technique Tuesday "Skin Deep", the title was die cut on my Wishblade using the Duality font and the inks were Ancient Page Cardinal & Chocolate (mixed together).

Whew, now I'm all emotional.  Pregnant and emotional.  Great....  I'm off to eat something....

L-A-D Challenge Day #9: Hello

 

 

Sooo...  I started this Layout A Day Challenge with the hopes of completing my Disneyworld 2007 vacation album and I have yet to scrap a single Disney layout.  I think I'm going to have to shelve the vacation album in favor of my Baby G. layouts & here's why:  In approximately 18 to 19 short weeks, another child of mine will come into this world and I have yet to scrap Baby #1's birth & firsts.  Well, shit.

I've mentioned before that I only scrap the pretty pictures.  I have eight 3-up albums stuffed with pictures of Baby #1 that have yet to be scrapped.  I know I'll never finish it, but I need to get some of the big stuff down on paper -- pretty or not.  This is the beginning -- her birth. 

Here are the specs:  The cardstock is Bazzill, the patterned paper is My Minds Eye, the chipboard alphabet is Basic Grey "hip", the chipboard paisley letters are Deluxe Designs, the doily punch is Martha Stewart Crafts, and the paint is Making Memories.

The sketch is from Becky Fleck's "Page Maps" book.  A must-have in my opinion!

L-A-D Challenge Day #8: Daddy and G

 

 

There's so much blocked out of this layout that it is almost ridiculous to post it, but I had to prove I'd done Day #8. 

Here are the specs:  The paper is 29th Street Market by My Minds Eye, the rub-on title is Making Memories Circus letters, the punch is by McGill, the buttons are Foofala, the chipboard flowers are Deluxe Designs and the paint is Making Memories.

New Coupon Links On My Website

I updated the left sidebar of my site (under "Hot Links") to include the latest links for Michael's coupons, Jo-Anns coupons and AC Moore coupons.  Happy shopping!

L-A-D Challenge Day #7: What's Cookin'?

 

 

Here are the specs:  The cardstock is Bazzill, the patterned paper is Basic Grey "Archaic", the chipboard alphabet is Maya Road, the tab punch is McGill, the font is CK Journaling and the paint is Making Memories.

Another Store Up For Sale: Scrap Mania! in Hagerstown, MD

I just received this e-mail over the weekend. This does not bode well for our area:

Dear Valued Customers:

September 15th marked the sixth anniversary since the opening of ScrapMania! These past six years have been filled with many special times and great memories. We have seen the store grow by giant steps as we expanded within the first year, increased our inventory, and took on several new vendors who have been instrumental to the success we have enjoyed. And we have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with many fine people and have built friendships with many of our customers.

But, time stands still for no man and situations have a way of changing such that we find ourselves in the position of needing to make some difficult decisions. The first such decision is to announce that after much consideration and prayer it is our desire to sell ScrapMania! We have seen ourselves grow with the store, but now feel it is time to turn it over to another party with energy, fresh ideas, and new vision. At the present time we do not have any intentions of closing.

Should you have the interest, drive, and passion for scrapbooking needed to operate your own store, please contact us for further details concerning the sale of ScrapMania! Serious inquiries only, please. A confidentiality agreement would need to be executed prior to disclosing sales and financial details.

Sincerely,

Sherrie Zlomke

ScrapMania!

18710 Crestwood Drive

Hagerstown, Maryland 21742

(301) 393-9111

L-A-D Challenge Day #6: Bourree

 

 

Here are the specs:  The paper is 29th Street Market by My Minds Eye, the circles were cut using my EK Success circle cutter, the chipboard alphabet is by Maya Road (you'll recognize it from my other layouts...) and the font is CK Journaling.

Whew!  All caught up.  Now, to get started on tomorrow's layout!

L-A-D Challenge Day #5: Sleeping Beauty

 

The specs are:  Kaiser Craft (quite possibly my new favorite paper line) patterned paper, Bazzill cardstock, American Crafts Thickers chipboard alphabet, Making Memories paint, Martha Stewart cornice border punch and Basic Grey chipboard heart.

L-A-D Challenge Day #4: Pre-School

 

 

My daughter started pre-school one day a week back in April, as an adjustment period before starting this Fall.  It gave her the ability to get used to the rules & routines before hitting the ground running in September.  I was thrilled that the school allowed her to start early.  AND SHE MADE IT IN TIME FOR PICTURES!  HER FIRST SCHOOL PICTURES!!

Now, this is the same kid that holds her hands up in front of her face when I pull out my camera, but look at her ham it up for the photographer.  Figures.

The specs are:  Bazzill cardstock, Colorbok die cut patterned paper and chipboard flower, and Maya Road chipboard alphabet.

L-A-D Challenge Day #3: Day With Daddy

I just returned from my weekend getaway crop & I need to post my layouts from Friday, Saturday & today.  However, as I had very little sleep this weekend (my hotel room faced the hotel bar, so I heard "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM" music until 2 a.m.), I'm going to post one now & the others after I've had a few Zzzzzs.

 

 

Here are the specs:  The papers are Basic Grey "Eva" (one of my new faves), the punches are Fiskars "Threading Water" and EK Success corner rounder, the font is CK Journaling, the chipboard title is Maya Road, the paint is Making Memories, the brads are American Crafts and the felt flowers are a combination of Creative Cafe & Making Memories "Noteworthy".