…”Because it does” is what Deb said when I told her that I loved the little “Scrapbooking makes me HAPPY” wall hanging her and her sister Karen (from PSB) designed as a “gift kit” for their crop yesterday! All of us croppers had tons of beautiful gifts waiting for us when we got there. What a fun day!
I’m almost there…I’m actually waiting on my sweet “computer genius” of a husband to help me launch my site. It should be up and running by Thursday evening (May 1st) or Friday (May 2nd). I still don’t have very many projects completed but what I do have I am super-excited to share with you.
I thought about just opening a store on ETSY but my husband insists I have my very own site. He really is precious…and a pain (I didn’t say that, did I?). Alas…either way I will have a website soon. Thanks for your patients. And if you’ve read this far leave a comment and I’ll enter your name in to a super-secret drawing (I’ll post a photo of the super-secret prize and the winner when my site launches). Times up!
I worked on a Mother’s Day album at a crop over the weekend and it got me thinking about my Mom.
I am so very blessed to have such a wonderful Mother. She has shown me how to be a great mom through her own example. She is kind and creative, she is tender, sweet and helpful. My Mom is generous with her time and talents, she has taught me the blessings of service. And most important she has been there to laugh and dream with, she is my greatest friend.
There are so many wonderful things to say about my mother, but never enough words to express how much I love her.
Thank you Mom for being there through the heartaches and the sweet victories. Thank you for sharing in a “life’s moments”- the good, the bad, and the just plain silly…My life is so much richer because of you!
Enter to WIN my Teresa Collins Mini Album: Click HERE
Since it is the final week I have to prepare before opening my website, this will be my final give away (for the time being). I’ve designed this 6″ x 6″ mini album using Teresa Collins paper. I adore her paper and her blog! So, here’s how you win this album: Comment on my blog daily (you may comment on any post) until Saturday, April 26th. Each new day that you comment I will enter your name in the drawing again. This gives you at least 6 chances to win. I will draw a winner at random Sunday, April 27th and announce the winner on my blog! Good luck!
It happens. Wouldn’t life be nice if we all lived a little every day?
I was emailed this quote today…I love it:
“If the future road looks ominous or unpromising, and the roads back uninviting, then we need to rather our resolve and, carrying only the necessary baggage, step off that road into another direction.”
–Maya Angelou
Perfect, right? I absolutely love Maya Angelou, she is such an inspiring and amazing woman. You can always count on a good quote from her!
Makes me feel like I need to make some changes. “Step off in another direction”…I’ve been over-extending myself…or maybe I just need to change my “attitude” about all that I have (and want) to accomplish. It seems that I am running in circles lately…I do so like to stress myself out.
In reality I really do have such a blessed life. I’m taking a deep breath as I type this blog entry….ahhhhh….much better.
If you’ve been reading my blog you know that I love “little details”…I’ve even made a side bar page dedicated to them. I thought I’d post some more details tonight…they’re all from the Vintage Sweetheart book I posted a couple of days ago.
I am still working on getting all of my old photos back up from being “hacked”….if the photos you’re looking for aren’t working…try back a little later. I promise I’ll get them all back up for you!
Oh…and pat yourself on the back, you and I made it through “hump day” (sigh). It’s smooth sailing into the weekend from here on out!
….one last thing before you go………. …….. ….. . . . . BLOG CANDY!
I can’t help it…I had to post more of the “little details”. I find much pleasure in the little things. These are photos from one of my books for my up-coming website.
YOU SEE THINGS; AND YOU SAY “WHY?”
BUT I DREAM THINGS THAT NEVER WERE; AND I SAY “WHY NOT?”
-George Bernard Shaw
Enter to win a Vintage Tag on April 12th
I finished my Mother’s Day Layout for PSB this afternoon…Now you can see what I did with those pretty paper flowers. I’m sure Karen will post this layout on the PSB site sometime in the next couple of days.
It’s now almost 3 in the morning. I swear…I’m out of control. I’ve started organizing my scrapbooking supplies, I feel like my scrapbook area at home has been such a crazy mess.
I was inspired to organize because I’m getting ready to launch my site soon. AND PSB is having a Scrapbook Yard Sale on National Scrapbook Day. It’s a good chance to weed through my stash…although, I’ve been so into sorting that I forgot to go to bed! OK…{yawn} I’m off to catch some Z’s. At least tomorrow is Saturday, maybe my kids will let me sleep in a little this morning (If my sweet husband keeps them at bay). Ah well, I’m sure I’ll catch up one of these days.
Oh, it’s May 5th now (even if it is after 2am). Happy birthday to my Mother-in-law!!!
“Cherish yesterday. Dream tomorrow. Live like crazy today”
-Anon
My Mother’s Day layout is in the making…promise.
I’ve gone back to work full time and it’s been quite an adjustment. I’ve been up past midnight for at least two weeks straight now (maybe more, I can’t remember)…I am desperately trying to adjust to my new work schedule, it’s crazy enough to have side affects. One of them is staying up super-late just to finish laundry. Don’t feel too sorry for me, I have finished some scrapbooking projects in the wee hours too. Although, I must admit, these late nights & early mornings are starting to wear me down a little. I ache for proper sleep.
This morning when the alarm went off at 5:45 (I always give myself a 15 minute snooze so technically it was 6) I told my sweet husband that I was coming straight home after work and hitting the hay. Imagine that…waking up and planning sleep again. HA! Yeh, well…that didn’t quite happen. Here it is after 9pm and I’m just getting started on my 2nd wind (alright, maybe it’s my 6th or 7th wind). Random. Anyhoo…I’ve finally found a moment to start on my Mother’s Day class layout. I wanted to create some fun “vintage-looking” flowers from the paper I’ll be using. The photo above is what I came up with. There will definitely be quite a few of these flowers on my layout (mixed with lace and buttons and silk flowers of course). I will post a sneak peek of the project when it’s finished. OK…maybe I will hit the hay after all (but first I’ve got to throw the laundry in the dryer, feed the dog & cats, kiss the kids, throw the dishes in the dishwasher, bug my hubby about my website….you get the idea).
… my handmade albums will be for sale at prettypaperbook.com
I’m shooting for April…cross your fingers!
