Scrapbooking ADD

Ever have one of those days when you could create somthing and want to create something, but just can't seem to figure out what you want to make? Too many options. It is like taking my kids to Golden Corral. Rows and rows of food choices. Too many for a six year old and four year old to choose from. I feel the same way today. I have so many wonderful tools, idea books and great cut files that I don't even know where to start. I guess it is a good problem to have.

If you haven't checked out 2 Peas lately, you really should. They have a wonderful gallery, great video tutorials and will be doing some great mini album classes that are FREE!!! You heard me! The first one was put up today. Super cute and the ideas behind are very easy to use to make all sorts of albums. Check it out!

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/cg_display.asp?cmd=display&seed_id=29808

So that is my challenge for this week. Make a mini album inspired by that tutorial. You'll thank me for it later. LOL When you finish, don't forget to post to Mr. Linky. He will thank you for it. LOL

I am finishing up a layout that I will share later this week, but I did make this card yesterday for my little sister. She does Irish dancing and just placed 3rd in her category. I have not seen Irish dancing stamps, but thought this House Mouse ballerina is just too cute for words. I used my Copics to color it. I am improving, but will need to practice more (and get more colors/shades so I can put more depth into the coloring).

Blog Candy Alert

I spy with my little eye...some great blog candy. I found this great site (beautiful artwork) that is offering a some generous goodies from SU! Check it out at:

http://d-swat.blogspot.com/

Finished! (sort of)

I have not been feeling well the past week, so the thought of doing the mini album in my challenge did not appeal to me. LOL So.....I decided to do a layout instead using the same color scheme. Still a challenge, but more attainable. Here is what I came up with:
Not my all time favorite layout, but it is done and the memory is captured for Collin. (Plus, he likes it, so that is what matters.) I have a graduation to go to this week and made a card for that as well. Now, the turtle has nothing to do with graduating (LOL), but it is a bit of a joke between me and Gina (the graduate).

I will post another challenge soon, so be on the look out!

I'd like to thank the academy....

Awe, I was given an award by chevygirl! That is so sweet! Thank you very much for the nice comments! This award is given to people who show great attitude and gratitude. Isn't that a fun thing to acknowledge people for?

I would like to pass this award on to some of MY favorite blogs:

Stacey : http://www.godsjewelrybox.blogspot.com/

Nona: http://www.nonapearl.blogspot.com/

Beatriz: http://iralamija.blogspot.com/

Amy: http://scrappingmommy.blogspot.com/

I REALLY want to scrapbook right now, but still have a major pain in my side (literally), so I will just post a few of my favorite "old" projects that I have done instead. I'm never quite sure what to do with some of the professional photos we have taken. This one of Isabel with the Easter Bunny was a free one. Getting some groceries at Walmart and they snagged us to see the Easter Bunny and get a photos. My kids weren't impressed with the bunny, but did like the candy. LOL

I have trouble getting candid shots of my kids. Collin loves to make wierd faces and do strange hand movements and Isabel....well, I think she is going to try out for America's Next Top Model. She loves to have her picture taken and poses as soon as she sees the camera. I was excited when I realized the my cuddlebug flower die matched the flowers on this patterned paper pretty closely. I love it when that happens. LOL

We are sick at our house, so don't be surprised if you get more than one post today. :)

Basic Grey Winner!!!

Thank you to everyone who suggested some blogs for me to check out. :) I love having fun new things to look at. And the winner of the Basic Grey prize is.....(drumroll please)....Leilani!! Congrats! I will contact you to get your address and will have your prize out this week. :)

I hosted a crop on Saturday at my church. It is so nice to get away for a few hours with my friends. I wish we could do it more often, but most of us have kids, so it is hard to schedule sometimes. I was not feeling well (a pain in my side...I hope it goes away soon), so I only made a few cards. I couldn't concentrate so it was hard to focus on making things. Here are two of the cards and I am finishing up a third one (set of 3 of the same card actually) to post.

Have a great week! I am still finishing up my DDDY challenge that I posted last time, but I will go ahead and post a new one soon. Don't want you to get bored or anything! LOL

Blog Candy!

I KNEW you could do it! LOL 500 hits on my blog! That is such a wonderful surprise for me! I appreciate everyone who has been checking in and playing along. And now, for the blog candy...are you ready?

It is a Basic Grey Bonanza! LOL One Basic Grey Tag album, a Baic Grey Clear word sticker pack (they are dimensional and really cool), 2 Basic Grey pocket tags and a stack of 6x6 Basic Grey designer papers.

If you would like to win this Basic Grey Bonanza, then simply put a comment on this thread and share your favorite Scrapbooking blog. Super easy. Make sure I know how to get ahold of you (ie: handle on the cricut boards...e-mail...ect.)

I will randomly draw a name on Sunday and will post the winner on Monday! Good luck!

New graduate and another challenge (DDDY #6)

Good morning my scrappy friends! I am now the proud mom to a kinder graduate. It has been a busy week getting ready for that moment, but it has come and gone now. My usually normal boy decided that during the ceremony would be a great time to become an attention diva. He jumped...he waved...he made the peace sign...rabbit ears on his neighbor. And getting his diploma? First it was a hat...then a paper airplane...then a hat again. Sigh. At least my pictures are interesting. LOL
Here is your Double Dog Dare You challenge for the next week: Mini album...with ribbon...using a color combo (that I rolled separately and then pulled markers so you can see what it is) of Orange Blue and Brown.

Good luck! This one promises to be a thinker. LOL I will have to see what I can come up with. Post to Mr. Linky so that I can see your beautiful creation...and if you have no where to post it (Pam) then you are free to e-mail it to me and I will post it here for you. Happy Scrapping!