EK Success Nesting Scallop punches

While Carolyn and I were spending some time together yesterday we of course had to check out another scrapbook store. This time our travels took us to the Memory Mill in Dorchester and found nesting scallop punches that match Stampin Up's scallop punch. Of course they are all made by EK Success. It looks like Stampin Up's is a 1 3/4" scallop. I bought the 2 " one but have not had time to play with it. I went on the EK Success web site and they had this card as one of the projects. They sell 1 1/4", 1 1/2", and 2" punches. There are also a couple of nesting ovals and nesting square punches as well.

2nd time around

I kept my Amaryllis bulb that I received at Christmas time and its flowering for the 2nd time. I just cut it off and left it dry for a while and then voila.

Here is a link with more information http://www.amaryllis.com/pac.htm

Still working on it.

My new china cabinet is set up but I still have the rest of the room to put back together. Just wish I could find another spot for my hubby's telescope but we have to put it somewhere where it is easily accessible but not going to be bumped. Oh well it will have to stay there for now.

Its like Christmas here today

It's like Christmas today. I have been ordering Cuttlebug embossing folders and cardstock packs from Scrapping with Sheila on Wednesdays when she has her 24 hour sale, but hadn't picked up my orders I guess since October. I had paid for them but just didn't get a chance to stop by so Eliz and I went over today. Wow now I can't wait to play. I have many new folders including the script and numbers.

My china will have a home

I'm so excited. Arthur's aunt has been giving us her Memory Lane china because she doesn't entertain. I have been looking forever for a china cabinet to display it in and have finally found one right here in Strathroy that didn't cost an arm and a leg. It will be delivered at 4 pm Tuesday so you know what I'll be doing on Tuesday evening.

Got Sketch 101 Class

I joined the Got Sketch 101 online scrapbook class starting June 9. Got Sketch 101 is a three-week online class designed and taught by Valerie Salmon and Janna Wilson. The class kicks off June 9th and will feature the most creative sketches yet: TEN exclusive, never-before-seen sketches for 12x12 one-page layouts, 12x12 two-page layouts, cards and altered items! As an added bonus, they are also providing the layout sketches in 8 1/2 x 11 format. Sketches & projects will be added 2-3 times weekly during the three-week workshop. With the introduction of each new sketch, examples of actual projects will be shown alongside it to give you ideas on their interpretations. Although you can use the supplies you already have on hand, they are using Stampin Up products and have both a Preferred US (Dawn Rapsas) and a Preferred Canadian (Heather Summers) representatives if you would like to order the supplies in the samples. There is also a message board set up for class participants.

It sounds like a lot of fun and I am looking forward to stepping up my pages a notch. I've been checking out both ladies' blogs and just love the close up photos of the details on their pages. Why not join me and the others in this class?

A couple more layouts

We did these layouts at Lizz's May scrapbook class. I just picked up some photos and they happened to be perfect for the Furry Friend and the

Mother's Day page which I quoted my son for the title.

I have been fortunate enough to have been able to squeeze a couple of daytime scrapbook classes into my hectic schedule these days. The layouts are from Lizz's April class that I was able to use photos from our recent trip to Niagara Falls on.

Who are these children

This photo was on my camera after Arthur took the kids to his sister's trailer in Goderich. I recognize my nephew Colin on the far right but who are the other 2?

Ahhh! The one in the middle is Jenna wrapped up in her brother's school sweatshirt and I seem to recognize the STATE PARK 82 hoodie as one that belongs to Aaron. Could this really be him? All kidding aside, although it was cool they had a wonderful day.

Another Dollarama find.

I found these magnetic metal tins with clear tops at my favourite Dollarama. Not sure what I'm going to put in them yet but I had to have them.
{Notice how shiny my kitchen table looks. It was worth the wait while my hubby refinished it)

Father and Son

Scouting has been keep the boys pretty busy this year with Aaron in Scouts and helping his dad and the other leaders with the Cubs.
Group committee decided it would be nice to have and sponsored professional photos of the individuals, groups and father/son duos. I really like this of my guys

Happy Victoria Day

I only have 1 more overnight shift to go. This one is only an 8 hour one so maybe I'll be able to sleep a few hours when I get home and be able to spend some time with my family this holiday weekend.

Trying to get some sleep

I'm still trying to get used to this working overnights thing and its only day one of a 4 night stretch.
Every time I fall asleep the phone rings. I can be home for days and the phone doesn't ring. Now I turned the phone ringers off and turned the answering machine tape over to make sure there is lots of room for messages.
Oh well, its back to bed to try round 4. Wish me luck! Good night!

You can never have too much glitter

As a young friend of mine maintains "You can never have too much glitter". This At the Beach page includes a glittered monogram, sandpail and a build a brad embellishment. It was a make and take for a nominal fee at the Great Lakes Mega Meet.

Anyone know what this plant is?

We bought this plant for my mom for Mother's day and can't find anything about it on the internet. The sales clerk told us it was a member of the Morning Glory family and is a vigourous climber.

Favourite new product from Novi

My favourite new product is the slider windows by Piggy Tales.

We did this My Firsts board book and I picked up a sliding door kits.

I also liked the barn doors. They have lots of different barn door covers.

Favourite class in Novi.

Our favourite class was the SEI Paper in Motion. The paper was just gorgeous and cool techniques.

{the image is one provided by SEI)

Back from the Scrapbook Convention in Novi

We returned with lots of goodies from Novi. Good thing we received a large totebag to put it all in. I already had the bag we got last year filled with the tools we needed.
3 classes, a few free make and takes and a couple of ones we had to pay nominal fees for and lots of shopping.
We also checked out some local scrapbook stores and found lots of goodies. I'll show some in subsequent posts.

Mother's Day photos

My children treated me to breakfast in bed for Mother's day and were so excited about it. What a nice way to start off the day.

Just a few more Niagara Falls Photos

Just a few more Niagara Falls Photos

Happy Mother's Day

We're daughters and mothers

Not so long ago.

We give and take

And take and give

Along time's endless row.

Love is passed

And love received

To be passed on again:

A precious heirloom

Twice, twice blessed,

A spiritual cardigan.

I'll put it on

And treasure it,

The me I have received,

And when the roles Reverse again,

I'll have what I most need.

So may our love

Go on and on,

A hundred thousand years;

Mothers and daughters,

Daughters and mothers,

Through joys and other tears.

author unknown

Hi from the Great Lakes Mega Meet

Eliz and I want to say hi from Novi. Sorry Lizz couldn't join us but she did win a door prize.
Off to check out Archivers, Michaels, and Joanes after dinner.
Good shopping at the show and excellent first class. Will update tomorrow.

Nothing says spring like the flowers

While in Niagara Falls a couple of weeks ago we stopped at the Niagara Parks Greenhouses for a refreshing dose of spring. What a gorgeous time of year it is!

Great Lakes Mega Meet

Only a few more sleeps and Eliz, Lizz and I will be off to our scrapbook convention at the Great Lakes Mega Meet in Novi.

Can 't wait to see all the new stuff and do some classes.

Lizz doesn't quite know what we have gotten her in to but I'm sure she'll love it just as much as we did last year.

NIght Shift

It seems like forever since I have been able to post. I have just completed my first ever experience with night shift. I did 2- 12 hour and then an 8 hour night shifts on the weekend and have been able to do nothing else. The nights went faster than I thought they would but so did the days when I was in bed. Thanks to my family for being so quiet that I was able to sleep the days away.

A Normal Evening

I just finished working two long 12 hour afternoon shifts and am so looking forward to a normal evening. Jenna and I are going to see the school's production of Bugsy Malone while the boys go to Scouts to have group photos done.

After that we will all have bedtime snack and I can tuck my own kids into bed tonight.

MIni Vacation

Since I worked through March Break and am currently working many more hours than I had anticipated we are taking a mini family vacation tomorrow and Monday. We will be going to the Americana in Niagara Falls to enjoy some water fun.

I am planning to make some cards with the girls at work so will post the samples when I get back.

Have a great weekend!

Administrative Assistants' Day

As I woke up this morning I heard the radio announcer proclaiming today as Administrative Assistants' Day.

Although I am not officially in a position to have one I would like to thank Eliz for keeping me up to date with cool cards and techniques that she has for me to figure out. I do appreciate your time and all your printing too.

Too nice to be inside

It was too nice to be inside today. I have tons of housework to do but I couldn't bring myself to stay indoors. I took the car through a touchless car wash on the way home from a doctor's appointment and then spent some time getting that road salt and sand out of the inside of the car.

It is only April isn't it?

After going to Heather's class this morning Jenna went to a friend's birthday party at Adventures on Wonderland. Arthur took Aaron to Chatham for the Scout Dragster Rally.

Aaron came in 3rd in his division and was so proud. Anyway Jenna and I had to wait for them to pick us up. We found the patio at Angelos quite a pleasant location to sip a drink, eat a nanimo bar and have a conversation while we waited.

Fashion Stamping

Jenna did Heather's Kids Class this morning. She brought a pair of jeans to stamp on and Heather gave her a shirt and washer. Jenna enjoyed the stamping but I think she was most proud of the necklace she made using rub ons. Thanks for the class and thanks for the ride Heather.

Close call

Good thing for paperwork! We had a service man here the other night looking at our furnace. He had to come back the next morning to replace a part. When he left our cat Kally was trying to come into the house. The serviceman asked if she was our cat and when we replied yes. He told us we had almost lost her the night before. He was in his truck doing some paperwork before leaving the driveway when he heard something in the back of his truck. Our curious little cat had jumped inside to investigate. Had she not made any noise he would have driven off with her. She does have a tag with her name and our phone number on it just in case.

Another sign of spring

Traditionally we think of robins, spring flowers and warmer weather as signs of spring. Last night we had someone go through our car probably looking for money, alchohol or small hand held electronics. Fortunately they were not interested in anything that was in our car. That was not the case however for some of our neighbours. The police officer I spoke with said it is a sign of the warmer weather that this kind of thing happes

Kub Kar and Scout Dragster Invitation

This past weekend the 1st Strathroy Scout hosted the Annual Sydenham Area Kub Kar and Scout Dragster Rally at the Community Center in Mt. Brydges. Aaron has never been too successful at these events so was so excited to be invited to the Invitation Rally in Chatham this weekend. I'll send the camera with Arthur as Jenna and I have things to do in London. Maybe we'll have a picture to post next week.

Jenna's skating portrait

Jenna has her final figure skating lesson of the season this evening so I thought it fitting to post this year's skating portrait. Her group skated to Singing in the Rain and Here Comes the Rain Again.

Torn Paper Animals

We did these cute torn paper animals out of thick Mulberry paper last night at Skribbles and Scraps in Sarnia. It was a fun evening and fortunately we didn't have to brave a snowstorm or thick fog in our travels this time.

So busy!

It seems like forever since I have had time to post on my blog. Not that I've lost interest, I've just been so busy with a new job and coordinating everything else that by the time I get a chance to sit down its time to go to bed.
Today after work I am going to a tear bear class with Eliz and Lizz at the scrapbook store in Sarnia. This class is one that had to be rescheduled due to a snow storm. I think tonight we'll be ok. I'm not scheduled to work tomorrow so may have a few moments to post.

Adhesive for Vellum

Since we already have a Disney autograph album, I decided to use some extra photos and do an autograph Hound page for our bigger Disney album.

Until now, I haven't found an adhesive that does not show through vellum. Angela Appeldoorn from Creative Memories created the make and take on this page. Their frosted photo splits disappear under vellum when you rub them. I like it so much I just had to buy a package.
Thanks Angela for the album door prize. Jenna will use it for her cat album.

Night Magic

I was working on a page for the night parade in Disney when we took a break and did a make and take by Amanda Brown (Close to My Heart Consultant). When I got back to my chair I noticed it looked perfect on the page. Love it when that happens.

Thanks Amanda. It was just the right touch.

Magic Kingdom

Jenna used a die cut I cut with my Wishblade. Sorry I don't remember who created it so I can't give credit. She used gel pen and stickles to decorate it. Great job Jenna. I may just have to use your idea.
ps: love the ribbon we just had to buy.

Its a "Me" kind of day

I feel its a "Me" kind of day. I have to go to work for a little while this afternoon for a staff meeting. Since the temperatures are going to be almost summer like and work is not far from Grand Bend I'm going to the beach for lunch. Winter has dragged on long enough and I'm going to do some "Walking On Sunshine"
Can't wait. Those who know me well know that my favourite place on earth is the beach.
Over the next few days I will be posting some of the layouts that Jenna and I did at the 3rd Annual Scrapbook and Stamping Day in Arkona. We had so much fun. Thanks Lizz and Eliz for all your hard work in organizing and setting things up. The demonstrators and the store were awesome. Not many times does everyone who is there get to take home a door prize. Glad my boys were able to help you clean up. Thanks again.

Scrapbooking tomorrow

After an intensive month of job training, I am so looking forward to getting into my comfort zone and scrapbooking with friends and my daughter Jenna tomorrow. It feels like forever since I have done anything creative and it will be wonderful for my soul. I'll post some of our work on future entries. Thanks Eliz and Lizz for all your work in putting the 3rd Annual Arkona Scrapbook and Stamping Day. (this year I'm not representing a scrapbook company so I'll get to scrapbook. Can't wait!)

Working on a card

I'm working on a card but am having difficulty getting the flowers to "grow" so will try again tomorrow.