Believe

Meanwhile, while playing in the studio with my toys . . .

PIT Challenge #2

I did not explain before, I have been participating in a "Challenge" group at Picture In Time - Scrapbook Store located in Fleming Island, FL.  We meet once a month and are given a "kit" or bag of items that we are to make anything with.  I forgot to take a picture of the items we received for Challenge #2.  It consisted of a pack of decorative scrapbook paper, plastic adhesive letters and some other little embellishments.  Below is one of the two items I made.  This was constructed from an idea that I found on Pinterest.

Instructions can be found @ http://itsdoable.squarespace.com/blog/2012/1/23/its-doablethe-flower-wall-art.html#comments

Pre-Made ABC Scrapbook Album

4" x 4" ABC Themed Scrapbook Album

• One page for each letter. 
• This little book provides a great learning activity for your little one. Add photos of friends, family, favorite objects, etc. that coincide with each letter.
• Pages have been inked with purple smudging technique to provide fluidity throughout the album. 
• The pages are joined together with two metal rings decorated with bright yellow and white polka-dotted ribbon.

No Soliciting

I have wanted to create or purchase a "NO SOLICITING" sign for the front door of my home.  There always seems to be unusual amount of people knocking on my door to sell/promote/distribute "things".  So, I finally took a moment with my Silhouette Cameo to create this little beauty after a creepy kind of guy wanted to "clean my floors".

I must admit, though, I still had someone knock on my door to invite me a local church pancake breakfast.  I'm thinking "really?"   But, I was nice and just said thank you.  I really need to rethink my strategy.

PIT Challenge #1

 Each participate was given a packet of assorted materials and embellishments.  Some were a little different but generally the same.  Our instructions are to use at least one element of each "type" of embellishment to make ANYTHING we want.

I decided to make a 'guest' book.  A guest book is a fun way to greet friends and family who may visit you for a few days or even just for dinner.


I cut the clip board in half.  Spray painted it brown and inked the edges to give it an "aged" look.

 Using old graph paper, parchment papter, and other types of scrap paper I had around, I created the pages.  I incorporated the embellishments provided in the packet, stamps, stickers along with other supplies I had from previous projects.

Inside back cover >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Front Cover.

Those "3" words

There comes a time in most of our lives when we know the inevitable will occur.  For some, it happens sooner than later.  But still, the timing is never right.  What three words am I referring???

SOMEONE YOUR AGE!!!



Ouch!!! For the majority of my life I have been the youngest.  I grew up being not only the youngest in my family,  I managed to be the youngest kid in the neighborhood, one of the youngest in my graduating class, youngest to hold leadership positions in church organizations and for many years the youngest person in my office.  I remember always feeling a bit ostracised because my younger self did not exemplify the wisdom and experience of my older counterparts.  But now, here I am.  My older self and the realization of it all dropped kicked me with those three words. 

Now that I have peeled myself off the floor and fully recovered, I realize I am really not THAT old.  I've got lots of learning to do.  I can't even imagine what this next phase of life has in store. I am only hoping to remain teachable enough to continue to learn and grow having a BLAST while doing it.

So, you PYT at the make-up store . . . and the one at the camera counter . . . and the other guy . . . time "will take you there", too! 

Kryptonite & Cellulite

Watching a movie last night and heard this . . .

"I'm like kryptonite to men.  

Kryptonite dipped in cellulite." 

~ The Decoy Bride

I'm still laughing at this!!!  Best line I've heard in a movie in a while!!!

250th Anniversary of the Birth of Thomas Jefferson

250th Anniversary of the Birth of Thomas Jefferson

This is a project I partcipated in 2003 with an online Yahoo group. There were seven of us who submitted 7x9 altered/mixed media pages that included quotes from Thomas Jefferson.

Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson!!!!



I bound the pages with three rings and attached them within an vintage photo cover.

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"I can not live without books."
~ Thomas Jefferson ~
(The small book contains several quotes from T.J. fits into the bottom left pocket)

"Let our settlements and theirs meet and blend together, to intermix and become one people"
~ Thomas Jefferson ~

"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God"

~ Thomas Jefferson ~

"The Earth Belongs to the living, not the dead."
~ Thomas Jefferson ~

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
~ Thomas Jefferson ~

This one is mine . . .

"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation and freedom in all just pursuits".

~ Thomas Jefferson ~

The last page . . .

"When angry, count ten before you speak, if very angry count a hundred"

~Thomas Jefferson ~

MMXII

(2012)

I am looking forward to the possibilities 2012 will bring.  Big and exciting changes are coming about!   I've just completed my MBA with a concentration in Accounting.  My mother ("The G" we lovingly call her - [that should be another blog post]) will begin serving mission in the London, England Temple in March, Youngest child will be graduating high school, and has already received letters of acceptance to two colleges.  Woaaaah!  I'm excited!!