New fall layout

Here is a new layout that I created for my favorite season to scrapbook, the fall. I stamped the leaves with a versa mark pad and then chalked them. I used a versa mark pen from stamping up to help mix the colors. I used pop up dots to give it a different look.

On a side note... so excited I just heard a bird. Oh how I miss them in the long winter months. Thanks, bird , for reminding me of the spring that is sure to come.

New card

Here is a picture of a new card I made this past weekend.

I haven't been keeping up with making these cards for sick kids, but I have four made. I'm room mom for my second grader and I think they are each going to make a card for these kids. It is so important to remind kids how lucky and blessed they are. God made each one of us special and it is important for us to help others, even if it is with a "smile" card! I'll let you know how it goes.

I thought of these kids last night as my youngest was sreaming because of a treatment she received yesterday for bumps on her legs that has left her in blisters. I had a hard time handling it. How do these parents with really sick children get through this? I said a prayer for them yesterday. It makes me so sad.

Quick update

After surviving the stomach flu with the family (I got lucky and avoided it) I'm getting the yuck out of the house. I think I'll be back in business at spending some time scrapbooking and creating. I did finish two layouts and also another card. Pictures to come! Enjoy the day!

Oh no!!! My camera!!!!

I wanted to post some pictures today of layouts I have been doing and a few cards I created but I just realized that my husband took the camera with him on a campout with the girls. I guess I can't be too mad because at least he is taking more pictures for me to scrap. I hope to get through a few pages today. I just ordered a new cartridge for my cricut. Very excited. I LOVE my cricut and can't wait to use it more. Enjoy your Saturday!

Been awhile....

I know it has been awhile... Here is what I'm up to. I just finished scrapbooking a friends Christmas cards. Every year I put all the cards(pictures) she received from friends and family in an album. She said that she knows how hard it is for parents to get those pictures and she doesn't want to throw them away. It turned out cute. A very quick and easy project if anyone is looking for somewhere to start and is overwhelmed with their personal albums.
I made another few cards and a few scrapbook pages in my albums. I'm at November 2006. I hope to finish 2006 by the end of the weekend. My husband and two oldest are gone on a camping weekend so I think I'll have some late nights by myself. Let me know your projects. I know some of you are really working on your albums. Let everyone know, be proud and help motivate. Post a comment. Pictures to come.

Kid cards

Here is something that I thought you might want to think about doing. Here is a blog that I follow that makes cards for sick children.

http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

I started making a few cards and hope to get my children involved. It is a beautiful thing. If you want to get together and make a few cards, I'll help you!!

Finally more pages

Well I finally worked through the birthday page. Again, I'm not too excited about the page, but it is o.k. Here is the funny thing, I went to go put the page in the album and it is too big. The paper I used is 14x12. Where did I get that size paper. How frustrating. Now I have to trim and be more creative on a difficult page. I guess birthday pages and me don't get along.

I have also posted a fall page that I like. Here is the thing, I love doing fall pages. I love the colors and the pictures. Hope you like it.