My Scrapbook Nook is closing

 
I still can't believe it really. 

For as long as I've been scrapping, The Nook has been there. 

The forum was always alive with action, and chatter, no matter what time it was.  It was just that kind of place, home to many, many women all over the globe. 

For those of you who don't get my passion with scrapping, you likely won't understand my kinship with women whom I've never met.  Just trust me when I say I have girlfriends all over the world.  Women with whom, I've laughed, and cried, been challenged by and just simply enjoyed being with thanks to the Internet, and My Scrapbook Nook.  Pam, the owner, and Leah the Design Team manager created a wonderful home for scrappers everywhere.  It makes my heart heavy to know this place will no longer be around.  My eyes are stinking with tears that threaten to spill over even now as I type.  The Nook was a rare gem in this field.  A treasure, I called home, and it will be missed.

You can read my tribute here on the Nook Blog, and see a few of my Nook Kit Club layouts.

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Daughter of Mine

A quick just for fun layout. 

This one was made using a Nook kit featuring the Echo Park Graceful collection.  The colours in the collection were so easy to work with.

I used my Studio Calico butterfly mask to create a layered vellum butterfly.  The edges are inked with Tim Holtz Spun Sugaar distress ink.  The gorgeous kraft doily was a scrappy gift from my friend Nicole (best little envelope to ever arrive in my mailbox!).

I used the trim in the kit to create the flower and pined a My Mind's Eye brad through the center.

Et voilà, one fast and easy page to remember a quick photo captured on the day we spent 12.5 hours at the Canadian National Dance Championships.

Thanks for stopping by friends!

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Her Haircut

It's been a while since I've scrapped just for fun.  Lately my scrapping has been for DT assignments or challenges.  I love both of those, don't get me wrong, but with only so many hours in a day not everything manages to squeeze itself in.

Here's a layout using the May kit from My Scrapbook Nook featuring Echo Park's Graceful collection.

Isn't that kraft doily fabulous?  I have my friend Nicole Nowosad to thank for that.  The best bundle of joy to fit in an envelope ever :)

I had the urge to stitch on my paper, and created two separate focal points for the layout using the stitched circles as anchors.

Notice the stamping going on behind the photo.  That is courtesy of my friend Tish who showed me some fun techniques for stamping.  This, is in fact a piece of drawer liner from the Dollarstore.  Genius!

I've missed scrapping a bit since the laid back days of summer have taken over. But it sure felt good to produce something pretty with no guidelines, no sketches, and no looming deadline.

I hope you'll come back tomorrow I have a fun post to share with you.  I'm teaming up with two friends to bring you twice the fun, and inspiration.

Hope to see you then,

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Reveal Day

It has been so gloriously warm here these past few days I've been enjoying the outdoors a lot more than blogging.  I suppose I should warn you that, that will likely be the norm over the next 2 months.  Summer is so very short here, we must take full advantage of the outdoors.

Let's Capture These sketches has it's first reveal from the brand new team today.  Very exciting stuff.  The sketch was a super fun one to work with, as it allowed me to break open some paint.  Here's my take on the Natalie's great sketch.

Using My Scrapbook Nook May Kit.  Hover your mouse over the layout to read the journaling.

Later today you will be able to see the rest of the teams' layouts, and link up your own take on the sketch here.  We have a wonderfully talented team, and some really sweet ladies.  I hope you'll take a moment to pop by and have a peek, maybe even say "hello".  If you're in a shopping mood be sure to stop by the store.  Tanya is having another huge sale.  Lots of newer items included in the sale also.  If the latest scrappy supplies are what you're after you'll be sure to satisfied in that department too.  Check out the new Jillibean Soup for instance, here.  Shipping anywhere in North America is only $12 too, that's a great price.

I'm off to work today, then into the garden to replace some of my shrubs that have died.  Then, it's Friday Nite Football in this house.  I'll be hanging with my man, watching the Bombers take on the Montreal Alouettes, really hoping we can come out with a win this week.

Have a wonderful weekend friends!  I'll be back on Monday with my first of 3 projects featuring Crate Paper Pretty Party, for Let's Capture These Memories.

See you then,

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Currently...

Happy Friday friends,

I saw this list somewhere recently  (Pinterest maybe?!), and thought I'd use it today.

Listening 
- to the girls  singing the same song over and over while they clean up after dinner
Eating 
- too many cupcakes from the ones I baked for Théa's class treats
Drinking 
- chocolate raspberry flavored coffee from my new Keurig, hope it won't keep me up tonight
Wishing 
- I could figure out why the basement is so freezing cold, while the upstairs is so warm, even though I've blocked, and closed all the vents down there.
Wearing
- capris and tanks these days, it's been so wonderfully warm here
Feeling 
- so proud of my girls for having done so well in their classes this year
Wanting 
- more hours in the day
Needing 
- more hours in the day, ha ha.  a new bed actually, poor D can't handle ours any long.  Old age is kicking in.
Thinking 
- about what fun family things we can do together this summer, that will please all the girls at the same time.  Quite the challenge.
Enjoying 
- having D home after his little road trip
- the fact that this is the last day of school, whoo hoo!
- getting to know the ladies over at Let's Capture These Memories & Let's Capture These Sketches
- the new series I've begun on Netflix called The Listener.  It's addictive, have you seen it?
- sneaking little pieces of chocolate from my hidden stash
Dreaming 
- of so many things big, and small.  It's fun to dream, we all need to do more of it.

It's officially the last day of school here.  We're all thrilled for the change in pace.  We all love movies late at night, with popcorn on the side, staying up late, and sleeping in.  All things better enjoyed during July & August.  Bring on summer!

I'll leave you with this layout I created for the Let's Capture These Sketches Design Team. It was made using sketch #43 and the June kit from My Scrapbook Nook.

Simple Stories Summer Fresh collection

There are also a bunch of new goodies in the shop today, including new Heidi Swapp, Crafter Workshop, and Jillibean Soup.  You gotta check it out.

Thanks for popping in.  Have a wonderful long weekend friends.  Be sure to come back Monday I'll be up at Scrapping Everyday Miracles with Challenge #18 . 



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Great News and Challenge #17

First up is the secret that I've been waiting to tell you that was finally revealed yesterday....

 

I have been invited to join the Marketing Team at Let's Capture Our Memories 

It is the first time I have received a 'yes' after applying, and let me tell you it felt great. I can't believe I get to work with Tanya and my scrappy crush Nicole for 3 whole months.  I am thrilled to be joining them, and hope you will all follow along with me as I do.  Here is my 'this is me' layout I created for the blog announcement.

Using Dear Lizzy Neapolitan collection

You can see the announcement here.  First up on the agenda is a Birthday Bash, to celebrate LCOM's 3rd birthday.  You can find all the details on the Facebook Page here.  There will be challenges, games, and prizes up for grabs.  I can't believe that's 2 birthdays in 2 weeks for both the teams I am a part of.  Next week we'll be celebrating Eden's birthday around here also, so that will make it 3 birthdays in 3 weeks.  I am sorry to say, however, that hers won't have scrappy challenges, or prizes.

Also on the agenda for today is Challenge #17 over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  The challenge is to create a layout celebrating a group in our life.  The layout must included a photo of your group, and the the scrap twist, which is to use a cluster of embellishments on your layout.  Here's my layout.

Using My Scrapbook Nook Feb Kit featuring October Afternoon

This is a group I grew close with as we all served alongside one another in the Kids Ministry are of our church.  The photo was taken at Willow Creek Community Church in Bloomington, Illinois (just outside of Chicago).  We spent several days at this mega church, in training, and volunteering.  It was a great opportunity to serve and become even closer with one another.  You may click on the photo to read the journaling, if you're interested.  What kind of groups do you have in your life?  School?  Church? Scrappy? Running? Dance? Girls Night Out?  There are all sorts of people we find ourselves with at various seasons in our lives.  Even when it's maybe just one or two, that's a group, and you share just as much (if not, maybe even more) than if it were a very large group.  Hope you'll get the chance to join us this month.  You could win a series of classes by the very talented Donna Downey, or perhaps even find yourself in one of our future Guest Designer spots.  Hop on over here to get full details.

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Guesting The Nook

Happy Monday friends.  I hope that the weekend was a great one for you where every you may call home.

I have a Nook layout to share with you today.  I may not have gotten a permanent DT spot at My Scrapbook Nook, but at the very least I have a little guest spot there - yay!  I mentioned on Friday that I won the sketch challenge last month, which resulted in my filling the role of Guest DT for this month's sketch.

Heather was the lucky Nook member chosen to have her layout transformed into a sketch this month. Here is her layout:

 And here is the sketch DT member Patricia created based off of the layout.

I wanted to incorporate the circles, but just couldn't make it work with the photo that I had chosen to work with.  Sometimes, I'm about the design first and everything else is made to be incorporated into that.  Other times I allow the photos to drive the design process.  With that I chose to keep the photos and journaling spot rectangular.  I also modified the embellishments from circles to starts.  Here is what I ended up with.

Using My Scrapbook Nook February kit featuring October Afternoon

The photo is of Théa and her Tap Small Group the day they competed at CNDC.  How cute are those costumes?  Jody put together a fun little dance for them.  It challenged their skills, but kept them totally engaged, and leading their audience on a fun little journey with them. 

It was fun to join the DT this month, I sure hope the opportunity presents itself again sometime soon.  In the meantime, how about you come and visit us over there, and try your hand at the sketch.  I'd love to have you :)

That's it for me today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Card Kit Swap Part 2

Friday, I posted about the Nook Card Kit swap.

Today I have Andrea's kit, and the cards I was able to create with it.  Her kit was jam packed with Pink Paislee goodness.

I love the colour combination, and I've never even seen those Maya Road flowers before, gorgeous.

I've created two cards thus far with these goodies, and I have many more to come I'm sure.  As you can see I was spoiled rotten, I was thinking of using the remaining papers on a layout.  And that wood veneer bird, I have something special planned for that little guy.  This is the kit that just keeps on giving.  Thanks so much Andrea!  Here are my creations.

I used that wide brown trim to create my own bow.  It's held together with floral wire.

Isn't that sparkly trim so cute?!

I hope Andrea likes what I've done with her kit.  I can't wait to dig in some more.  I'm most excited about my plans for that wood veneer bird!

On another note, I have some great scrappy news to share with you, but can't just yet.  I'm hoping by Wednesday I'll be able to, so stay tuned.  Thanks for popping by today, I sure do appreciate it!

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Card Kit Swap part one

My Scrapbook Nook hosted another one of it's famous Card Kit Swaps this month.  The idea is, you are first paired up with a partner from the list of participants.  You then put together a collection of papers, and embellishments with which they will be able to create 1 or more cards.  They, in turn will do the same for you.  This time around I swapped with two participants, one local (my sweet friend Tara), and one in the US (Andrea was late to the party, but I was willing to trade with her to allow her to play too - no man or should I say srapper left behind, right?!) 

Here is the kit Tara sent to me.

How cute are those buttons, and that teeny tiny wood veneer person?

I was able to create three cards out of this little gem, and I still have enough product left over to create at least one more.

There you have it.  I'll be back next week with part 2 of the swap, and my lovely kit from Andrea.  Until then, have a wonderful weekend friends.  Looks like summer is officially here for all of North America, so get out there and have some fun.  If by chance you prefer to stay in and scrap perhaps you want to join us at Scrapping Everyday Miracles for our Mother's Day inspired challenge.  Just a thought :)

Happy Weekend everyone!

♥ S.




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Lifting Up

Happy May 1st everyone!

My Scrapbook Nook hosted a 'lift the person above you' challenge.  It's a fun way to experiment with different styles.  I had the pleasure of lifting Jennie.  After browsing through her gallery, I chose this layout to work with.

I really like her clean and simple style.  But, man did I ever have a hard time replicating it.  Here's what I created with her layout as inspiration.

Using Studio Calico, Ormolu, OA, and Basic Grey products

The girls often come out their rooms wearing the same colour combination/style of outfit.  It cracks me up, because people use to mistake them for twins all the time, and sometimes it looks  like nothing has really changed over the past 6 years.  They still look very much alike, are still almost the same size/weight, and they are even drawn to the same colours and style of clothing.

I couldn't keep from adding my bits and pieces to the layout. 

Some of the ladies really knocked it out of the park with this challenge.  I encourage you to pop over here to have a look for yourself.

That's it for me today, hoping to have some Week In The Life photos to share with you really soon. 

Thanks for stopping by friends!

♥ S.

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This and That

Had a request for this layout to be featured in Craft Gossip's Inspiration du jour. 

Love how something so simple can be so eye catching.  Kind of like people don't you think?  The more we try to impress those around us, the less sincerely attractive, and authentic one actually becomes.  The more we allow our true selves to guide and lead us the more people want to get to know us.  Just a thought today.

Not sure if I mentioned this before or not.  But my guest designer spot here has been extended.  

Tanya and Nicole have been so welcoming.  And even more important you all have been so encouraging.  I can't say thank you enough for the times that you've popped by here to say hello, and comment on my work.  To have you pop over to the LCOM blog to leave a little love also is just so touching.  Thank you for believing in me, and supporting me in this way.  I love that I get to share pieces of my life with all of you in this fun and creative way.  This was hand delivered to me yesterday afternoon. 

Just look at it.  Sigh, it makes me want to whip out photos of the people I love and get recording the stories and experiences behind each one.  This is Double Dutch: Lily Bee's new collection.  I can't wait to get started with it.  But, alas, wait I must.  There are more pressing things this week that require my full attention as a mother, employee, and a friend.

Today is the day that the new Design Team will be revealed at My Scrapbook Nook.  The list will likely not be posted until later this evening when I'm at Dance Class so I won't be updating this post with the results.  I really have no idea what to expect.  We've been told that there are only 4 spots open, and 23 of us vying for one.  My chances are slim, I realize, but I remain hopeful.  Speaking of the Nook they have a fun game going on right now.  It's a "lift the person above you" game, and it's open to all.  You can check out the deets and sign up here.  You may also want to check out the May kit that is shipping today.  It will be full of Echo Park goodness.  You can see some photos of it here.

More Crate Paper Goodness, love this Story Teller line

Okay, I really must go now and get going on everything around here.  I'll be mia over the next few days as my girls and I compete over the next 3 days here...

We're all pretty excited about it.  I'll fill you in on all of it as soon as I'm able.  And I'll also fill you in on another scrappy secret I'm holding in too *wink*

Have a wonderful week friends!

♥ S.

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Story Telling

I spent a little time yesterday creating with more Crate Storyteller from My Scrapbook Nook's April Kit.  Danni, had a Card Challenge for us this week.  There's a new Card Challenge, over at the Nook every week in fact.  This one was to create an unconventional banner on a card.  I hand cut a couple of these pieces, and simply covered tags or tickets to make the others.  That "Hello" sticker was just screaming to be used on a card.  You should see what some of the others came up with, there are some really wonderful creations in the Forum Thread.

Stacey had a layout based challenge for us .  Her April Colour Challenge had a few requirements to it.  We had to scrap about an everyday activity, include journaling, and use some sort of natural texture.

The jewelery cord is from my stash, and the reinsforcements are from the Nook Dec kit featuring the Crate Peppermint line, the mist is Studio Calico Green Apple.

I realize produce is not an "activity", but it is something that is consumed daily in our home, so I figured that was kind of the same thing.  The journaling says "Fresh produce, something I often take for granted".  I kicked myself for having adhered the double sided dimensional tape before realizing I had not put the tag through my typewriter.  It could have looked so much better.  At least it's legible.  Another reminder that perfection is overrated.

Welcome to the weekend friends.  I wish you laughter, and plenty of time to enjoy the poeple around you over the next two days.  Hope it's a good one!

♥ S.


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New Artist

I found a bunch of photos the other day that were all of the art work the girls use to do when they were little.  They all loved to draw and colour.  It started with Isabelle.  She had Barbies, and Polly Pockets, but they only got occasional play time.  Paper, and markers saw the most action with that girl.  I got wise after receiving sheet after sheet of paper beholding her sweet little creations.  You need to know, I am not a pack rat, and much to some of your chagrin, I do consider an excess of hand drawn photos (no matter how cute) clutter.  I thought it would be a wise choice to invest in a Magna Doodle.  Remember those things?  It turns out, that it was so popular a toy that the girls would actually fight over it.  We ended up owning three, one for each girl.  The result was, that rather than having to store pounds of paper with their cute little creations.  I would simply take pictures of them, and store them digitally.  It sure saved on paper, and space.  Here is Théa proudly displaying one of her drawings.

Crate Storyteller collection papers

I can still remember what she said as she showed me this.  "Mommy this is me on the swing, and you are watching me".  I loved her pre-neck and body drawings of people.  Looking at this makes my heart ache just a little.  How is it possible that 7 years have already passed since this photo?  *sigh*

This layout was created with the April Kit from My Scrapbook Nook.  Have you seen it yet?  It is jam packed, with Crate goodness.  There are a ton of coordinating add-ons included this month too.  I'm pretty sure Pam and Leah decided to treat us, because there is definitely much more goodness than usual.  This kit has got to be worth more than the $28USD paid.  Check it out for yourself here.  It's not too late to get your very own.  May is just around the corner, and promises to be yet another great kit (do I sound like a broken record already?)  There's a fabulous deal for new subscribers as well, 2 extra kits, plus a free grab bag loaded with co-coordinating goodies to match the monthly kit.  This is a great deal friends you really should take a sec to check it out.

Hope you're in a for a great day.  Thanks so much for taking the time to come by!

♥ S.

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Happy Monday

Happy Monday, and welcome to a brand new week!

I am feeling blessed to have had a lovely weekend.  Low key Friday night, work, and dinner with friends (who we adore, and can't wait for their baby to arrive) on Saturday, and a whole lot of activity on Sunday.  Full.  Good.  Blessed.

Today I have the last of my Pink Paislee Konnichiwa shares for you.  In all, I believe I used 4 sheets of patterned paper, and several stickers, and created 3 layouts in total.  This layout, at first glance doesn't even look like the same line.  That's because it's the B sides of all the sheets.  I love how simple this design is, it allows the warmth of the photo to really speak for itself.  This is my brother and sister-in-law.  We don't see them much, as they live on the other side of the city, and we are simply in different season of life.  They have a little guy, Jayden, who has been the subject of a few of my pages, and both work two jobs, and one is just finishing her education degree.  Busy.  They are wonderful parents, and such good friends with each other.  There is really something special between them.  When I observe them in conversation together they still look like they did when they were dating; so gentle, kind, and patient with one another.  It's a gift they have.  Normally my sister-in-law doesn't enjoy when I have the camera in her face.  This time, however, she just let me have my way.  I love the result, and she does too.

Pink Paislee Konnichiwa collection, Martha Stewart punch, seam binding ribbon, pop dots,Tim Holtz alphas

A week of 'getting to know each other' continues over at My Scrapbook Nook for all the dt hopefuls.  It's been really great getting to know some of the ladies, especially those I've admired from a far for some time.  It's so wonderful to hear other people's story.  You may remember I'm a 'story' junkie, I love nothing more than to get to know other people, and hear about how they came to be who, and where they are.  The reflection of that story through scrapping is so compelling to me.  I wish there were a way to do a retreat with my Nook friends, new and old.  I'd be beaming for days getting to meet the women behind all the stories.  Anyhow, we've been told it's stiff competition for only a few spots, so please continue to be hopeful for me.  There's so much fun in the journey, but receiving the title at the end of the day would be even sweeter.

Thanks for popping by today friends.  I wish you a day full of promise!

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On Parenting

First off - let me share my fantastic news with you...the list is up...and my name is actually on it!  Yay!  I feel honoured to have been included in this list of wonderfully talented woman.  Now...we play a bit, and get to know each other.  I'm not exactly sure what all to expect.  It may be the same kind of set up as last time, it may not.  Perhaps we'll be required to create new projects.  Perhaps we'll only be sharing recent or favorite projects.  I guess we'll see.  I'll be sure to keep you posted.

I have a new project to share with you today.  Carol, at My Scrapbook Nook offered up a "quote/title" challenge to us on Sunday, that had my name written all over it.  The challenge was to use a quote or a title for your layout.  I love titles, especially long ones, like quotes.  I decided that rather than starting with the quote, to begin instead with the photo, and to focus my layout on parenting.  I had this photo of the girls, and decided to look for an appropriate parenting quote to go with it.  I found this one, and knew it was perfect for the feelings the photo evoke in me. 

Using My Scrapbook Nook April kit featuring Crate Storyteller, Prima alphas, doily, and jute: from my stash

I've said before that parenting is something that I use to only dream of.  To look around the dinner table, and see all three of their beautiful faces, just overwhelms me sometimes.  Sure, they have their times where I need some space away from them (or maybe it's them who need some space from me?!), and things that they say and do, that make me shake my head.  But at the end of the day, when I sneak into their rooms to peek at them, and lean in and smell them (yes, I really do that still) I am so deeply in love with each of them.  I am so very grateful to God for entrusting them to me.  I believe parenting is a HUGE responsibility.  One I try not to take lightly.  One that scares the pants off of me sometimes.  One that causes me to dream, and reflect on the type of parents I had, and the type of parent I want to be.  What I say and do with them, and to them, and about them matters.  The way I show them love, and the way I discipline them matter.  I have been bestowed "no greater responsibility, and no greater privilege" than to raise my three girls. As they walk through this life may they be able to say that they had a mother who loved them unconditionally, and was always on their side.  May they experience the love of their Father through my words, and actions.  And, may they never question how very important they are to me.

Welcome to the weekend friends!  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by.

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These Shoes

I love to scrap the little bits of our everyday life.  As much as people contribute to the quality of our lives, so do a lot of inanimate objects, and I love to give them their fair place in my scrapbooks.

We have a lot of dance shoes in our home,  between all of us we have at least 10 pairs.  In my opinion, it's Théa's dance shoes that make the most music.  This girl can dance, it's just in her.  She would say that her favorite style of dance to do is Jazz.  That may be, but I would say that she excels best at Tap.  She's that kid who taps all the time.  While she's brushing her teeth, waiting for her toast to pop, and just about any other time she's got a second or two to spare.  To me these shoes are like musical instruments, and I love the music they make.

Basic Grey Konnishiwa Collection, with October Afternoon alphas

Well folks, today is the day I find out if I've made the short list for My Scrapbook Nook's design team call.  I'm just as nervous as I was last time around.  I've second guessed myself a little more this around.  Wondering if I've submitted the right projects.  Wondering if my blog is attractive enough, if it gets enough traffic for me to be considered, wondering this, and wondering that.  Ugh!  It's not a fun process.  It's exactly like a job interview, except that there's only a small handful of spots, and 200 people all interviewing for the same job as you.  I love the Nook though.  It's my second home, and a lot of my friends hang out there, so how could I not give it a shot.  I'll update the post as soon as I know the results.  Thanks for all your well wishes, and encouraging words along the way friends, it sure makes me feel loved.

Have a wonderful Thursday,

♥ S.

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Colourful MME

I have had these photos of Animal Kingdom printed, and just sitting there for weeks already.  They were extras from my Project Live pages for that week.  I'm waaaay behind on that by the way.  I lost the motivation at about week 3 (oh the shame), after discovering that I couldn't print the photos at home properly to save my life, and at the same time my local photo developer decided it was time to reno the place, and they were closed for over a month.  That was it, I was done for.  I really do want to get back on the band wagon though, as I think it's so important to capture the everyday.  I think it will be great to look back at the album a year from now and see what was going on in our lives just one year previous.

Back to the layout.  I knew I wanted to have random strips of the MME papers going across the wood grain background with different edges.  So I punched some of the edges, sewed some of the them, and glued them down.  This is the final result.

My Scrapbook Nook March kit featuring My Mind's Eye Dolled Up line

A little more colourful than usual for me, okay maybe a lot more colourful, but I kinda like it.  I never want my scrapping to get trapped in a box.  It's kind of fun to throw something a little wild and crazy out there every once in a while.  I like the design, and all the little photos, and that fun doodlebug font.  Hope you enjoy the change too.

Today, my new friend Jody is coming over to scrap.  Yay!  I say new, because I only met her a couple of months ago through through The Scrapbook Cottage where I work.  She teaches classes there (because she's super talented).  We've had some good little chats the few times we've connected there.  You may remember she's also the one who nominated me for the Leibster award.  I've talked her into joining the forum at the Nook, and she even took them up on their fabulous April offer for brand new subscribers, lucky girl.  It's not too late to get yours.  We both got our kits yesterday, so today it's time to get down and dirty with a little Crate.  Can't wait.  I'm single parenting for the next few days so this will be a nice little break right in the middle.

Hope you're in the middle of a great week wherever you may be today.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

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A Quickie

I couldn't resit, I had to go with that title *smile*

I'm referring to my post, and the layout I have to share with you today.  It's been a full week around here.  All fun stuff, including creating for my guest spot over at LCOM,  creating a couple of layouts for a class I'll be teaching at my LSS, The Scrapbook Cottage at the end of the month.  Tweaking my resume, for the upcoming Nook dt call (you still have a couple of days to get your application in if you're considering).  Our Tap Dance Class has also been squeezing in a couple of extra practices for our upcoming competition.  The dance is super fast, challenging, but awesome.  We're dancing to Bette Midler's Miss Otis Regrets, it's the kind of song that makes you just want to dance around your kitchen, singing at the top of your lungs.

The other night, I completed all my projects, cleaned up my space, and then decided I just had to get another layout in.  One that was just for me.  I really wanted to use this MME paper from the March Scrapbook Nook kit, and knew I could whip up a layout with it in no time.  This is what I came up with, in about 20 minutes. 

MME Miss Caroline papers as featured in My Scrapbook Nook March kit

We love this woman.  Deb is a dear friend, my girls actually call her Aunty Deb, that's how important she is to us.  Hubs and I as so looking forward to taking in the Jets game with her and her hubby on Saturday.  It's going to be a-mazing, the last game of the season for our boys in blue.

I'll be back tomorrow with my first post for Let's Capture our Memories.  I know it's Good Friday, and normally I would do a spiritually based post, but that's the way the schedule worked so I'm going with it.  My Easter post will be on Sunday.

See you tomorrow,

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Painting

I have a few scrappy online friends who love to use paint in their projects. They do such a fabulous job, that I was inspired to get myself some paint of my own around Christmastime.  I've made a few meager attempts to use it, but not to the extent these talented ladies do.  Well I finally got around to it.  A Member Inspiration Challenge over at My Scrapbook Nook opened the door for me.  The challenge was to life this layout by the sweet, and uber  talented Zarah.  I was excited, yet nervous to dig in and get a little messy with my white paint, and stamps.

Using Pink Paislee Prairie Hill Collection

The final product is not exactly as I had hoped, but I can now say I've actually used something a little more exciting on a layout.  I still think the Ormolu tag should be tucked further behind the photo, but it's so cute I want it to show.  Originally the title was on that tag in a yellow font, but it just didn't look right so I removed it and went with this look instead.  Even though it's not exactly as I had envisioned, I think I'll leave it.  Do you ever go back and re-do layots?  I am anxious to give painting another go though, I have another idea I want to try out.

On another note the April issue of Scrap Street Magazine is out.  I had the privilege being asked by one of the writers(who also happens to be one of my scrappy heroes) to create a layout  that documented one of the ways I re-energize myself.  The focus of the article was Spring, focusing on how it is a time of re-birth, and rejuvenation.  The first thing that came to mind was having one-on-one time with some of my closest friends.  I went on the hunt for photos, pulled out some fun, and colourful Studio Calico Memoir papers, and Amy Tangerine goodies, and went to work.  Here is the magazine page where my layout is featured (sorry I'm not actually allowed to post it anywhere until next month).  All the journaling is hidden on a tag, tucked behind the envelope,  it's pretty lengthy, so I'll leave it for when I can share the layout here.  I hope you'll pop over and have a look.  It is officially my new favorite layout.   Some of my fave people, bright and cheery, layered  all over, with fun little bits sprinkled around, and mist...love!  If you take the time to go back a page in the magazine you'll see another super talented scrappy hero of mine, who also happens to be from Winnipeg, and who I had the delight of meeting for the first time last week.

I hope this finds you in the middle of a great week friends.  Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, and especially for your sweet and encouraging comments.

♥ Sherri


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Work In Progress

I spent virtually all day long in my scrap room yesterday.  You would think I would have had a bunch of layouts to show you today, but nope that's not the case.  It was grey outside, and rained all day, so unfortunately no photos.  I did, however think it would be kind of fun to show you what my space looks like at the end of the day.  I was working on the Member Inspiration Challenge from My Scrapbook Nook, which meant that I got to pull out some stuff I don't usually use, and get my hands, and my space good and messy.  Have a look for yourself.

It all looks pretty random, as it's pretty spread out, and some of it was already put away but this really is what it looks like as I work.  I have little piles everywhere.  I actually have one on the floor too, just forgot to take a photo of it.  It's a pile of all the collections I played with today (a little Dear Lizzy, a little Echo Park, and a little Pink Paislee, along with a stack of bubble wrap.  I know this is not the same as an actual project to show you, and I apologize for that.  Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates tomorrow, and I'll be able to get a some decent photos during the few minutes that the sun peeks out from behind the clouds. 

Today, is our last day of Spring Break, I'm sad it's over so soon.  But it sure was nice staying up late, sleeping in, playing a little Wii, and hanging with my girls, agenda free.  We're off to see The Lorax today, with my brother, and his family.  I can't wait to see my nephew, he's the cutest little brown boy I know!

Happy Friday friends, I hope you have a great weekend waiting for you.  Thanks as always for stopping by, I sure appreciate it!

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