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I need to get to bed & pack for Disney!!

And to prove to you I live on the edge.....................

not only is this my 2nd post for the night, but I managed to get this card done in record breaking time. Well, maybe not record-breaking time, but it dang sure didn't take 2-hours!!!

Another card using the current CPS #57 & scraps of paper, except the Kraft Bazzill. Even the butterfly is a small scrap of Basic Grey. Gosh I can be efficient sometimes. The punch was created with one of my new Fiskar border punches. I think this is one of my new favorite toys!

And YES, this is how I live on the edge!!! Sorta frightening..............isn't it!!

The 2-Hour card.....................CPS #57

Here it is.............my 2-hour card!!! AKA....CPS #57!!!

Not much hu? Hard to believe it gave me such a hard time. I used CPS #57 as my guide & turned it. So, the arrow along the bottom is the "wavy" edge & the circle my "rectangle." I think the reason I had such a hard time is I started out making this card for my nephew, who will be 1 at the end of April. I usually just make my cards........no theme, no person, just a card & it flows. Being his 1st birthday, I wanted it simple, boyish & to go along with the CP sketch.

I think I have every sheet of these Scenic Route arrows & this is probably the 2nd one I've used. I so need to use more of them.

Anyway, it's done & I'm moving on to my March Label Tulip kit. My supplies are stacking again & I'm leaving for Disney on Sunday, which means no scrapping for me until Friday night, at the earliest!!! TF stopping by & have a great evening. I'm going to scrap a little more, while dh plays XBOX on the internet & sweet Ashlyn is asleep on the floor (we're letting her stay home tomorrow:)

Frustration at it's finest!!!!

I decided to scrap tonight. I have a TON of other things I should be doing, especially since we're leaving for Disney in 4 days.

Nothing............NADA...........ain't happenin'.................Mojo has left!!

I have spent the last 2 hours....................count them.......................2 HOURS on a CARD. A birthday card for my nephew that started out easy enough, but has gotten me nowhere in 2-hours. In fact, not only is it not finished, but I'm thinking I'll have to start over.

What a waste of a night!!!

Would someone please explain.................

why Blogger reformats my typing?

I have serious OCD issues with Blogger messing up my typing. It always puts too many spaces between my paragraphs, OR it takes my space out.

Take the post below for instance..........it took all the spaces out between my paragraphs. I have "edited" this post 4 x's, adding anywhere from 1-3 spaces in between each paragraph & it still will NOT add them.

Any clues would be much appreciated because it does this almost every single time I post & it's getting really old.

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In other news, I've actually done 2 layouts, but I won't be posting them because they are "scraplifts." I usually don't post scraplifts if I can't remember whose work I lifted & since I can't find where I wrote down their names, I won't be posting them:) I do like to scraplift though, for several reasons, the biggest being time. It saves me sooooooooooooooooo much time in having to create a design. I call it my "no thinking scrapping," and my brain thanks me too.

We're also in count-down mode to Spring Break & our Disney trip. We'll be leaving bright & early Sunday morning, so I'm thinking I won't be getting too much scrapping done before I leave. I wish I could say I would, but by saying I won't will make it that much sweeter if I do:)

Now, I think I'll try to get some scrapping done before the night is over:) As always, TF stopping by!!

Blessed Easter Weekend!!!

Are you ready?
I'm happy to report I AM!!

I spent yesterday at Kohl's & Target & much to my suprise was able to find the cutest dresses for the girls. I got one at Kohl's & one at Target, but they are both black with white polka-dots. Camryn's has a pink ribbon across the front, so I paired Ashlyn's with a pink cardigan. I'll be sporting a black & white floral dress I've had paired w/some pink jewerly. We now need to find daddy a pink shirt. I got home & found out his has a stain, so back to the mall today!!

Otherwise, the girls are going to Oba & Ogi's (Japanese for grandma & grandpa) house & I'm hoping to work on my tan. I still need to clean the house for our Easter lunch tomorrow, but it's just my parents & the in-laws, so I'm not going to do Spring cleaning:)

I have more pictures printed just waiting for me to scrap & I'm hoping I can get that done too. I was lucky enough to find Fiskar's new scalloped edge punch. It's officially called "threading water," & it's my understanding each Target only got 1, so I'm soooooooooooooooooo glad I was able to snag this baby. Both my local Targets also revamped their scrapbook section AGAIN. This is actually something I love about them................they revamp often enough that product doesn't get stale. So, they are now sporting all new Making Memories 5th Avenue, & Garden Party along w/some of their other new lines, KI Memories paper packs, gel softies, felt alphas & ribbons, plus some other new stuff, but I can't remember. It was very overwhelming to see so much new stuff at one time, but I only walked away w/the Fiskar punches.

Boy, I hope I have enough time in this day to get everything done I want to get done, because the things I "need" to get done will get done first!!

Have a very Blessed Easter!!

It's unusual.........................

that I get to post new projects in the middle of the week. I'm usually busy starting on Tuesday & don't work in my craft room again until Thursday nights or Fridays. This week's a tad different in that I'm letting my work slide some:) I have things I "should" be doing, but I've been wanting to create stuff lately & that doesn't happen often. It comes in spurts & I'm trying to take advantage of this creativity, or mess, whichever you prefer. On this first layout, I tried to use the Daisy Ds rub-on runners again. Really thought they were going to work & they just don't. It does add a bit of whimsy to the layout, but as you can see, it didn't run correctly across the entire page. I'm fine w/it though.

This layout has random photos from January 2006. I love doing layouts like this, especially when the photos were just captured for the moment & not necessarily to tell a storyline. I could go back & scrap some of the individual photos, but right now I'll move along to the next one:) You can't see it, but at the very bottom, I used some Heidi Swapp Ghost letters & stapled the word "January."

Our Easter plans have been set & now I just need to find the girls some Easter outfits. Will probably do that on Friday. They will also visit each set of grandparents to dye eggs, which means I'll get some more scrapping time, unless the weathers nice, then I'll work on my tan:)

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CPS #56 & Sketch This Cards #44 & Sketch This #46

I've been busy & I'm loving it. My pile of kits is getting smaller & I'm feeling better about my new purchases..............I feel I'll be using them sooner then later. I actually love this card. I did it using the lastest CP sketch #56. Their theme was Spring, so if you consider "new love" a spring theme, then it's fine:)

More pictures from my trip to Ashland, IL. This is my dad's hometown & where I used to visit my grandparents. Our last trip was in 2006 for my grandfather's funeral & these photos document parts of the town that are meaningful to me & my family.

This is actually using Sketch This Cards sketch #44. I started with the Jenni Bowlin "Lucky" card & was going to hang it by a ribbon & then decided to put it on a layout instead, so it's a layout instead. I love how it turned out & the colors are so Springy.

These are just 3 of my nieces. I have 3 more:) These photos were also taken on my same Ashland, IL trip in 2006. I went to my sister's in KS & we drove over together. I couldn't get the layout to scan very well because the American Crafts felt w/bird is dimensional, so the colors are wacky. For this layout, I used Sketch This's #46 sketch & turned it. I will say I'm not a fan of the Daisy Ds runner rub-ons.......I have about 4 of them & can't get any of them to work consistently or very well. I used one for the butterfly trail & it quit on me 1/2 way through.

Not sure I'll get much else done this week. Usually after Mondays I don't, but I will have some time on Friday.................maybe then?

Are you ready for Easter? I'm not. I just realized yesterday I haven't even gotten Easter outfits for the girls or myself. That's what I'll be doing on Friday & we might do some furniture shopping tomorrow. Seems a local store is moving & they want to get rid of some stuff so they don't have to move it!! Hoping to find some things we've been needing.

Hope you have a great week!!

Productivity........................

is my word for the day. I not only managed to get some scrapping time in, but I also did housework & laundry. It helped the weather was kinda ugly outside & I didn't feel like going anywhere. I'm also excited I whittled away at one of my scrapping kits. I'm hoping to complete another layout tonight & then I think I'm going to break into another kit.

This project is my favorite of the 3.........I used a Making Memories brad packaging & will hang it from a present as a gift tag. I saved this because the inside of the packaging is black w/blue polka-dots. Because the other side has all the Making Memories stuff on it, I covered it w/the red Daisy Ds paper. I'll add the recipient's name on the front & it'll be good to go!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

9 Words Women Use......................+ new stuff!!

Many of you have probably read this before, but it's so worth reading again. I mean think about it......there is much truth to this!!

1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome" . that will bring on a "whatever" ).
(8) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying UP YOURS!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.

William is out-of-town & I always have a hard time sleeping when he's not here, so tonight I'm scrapping. I wish I could say I got more done, but it's past 1:00 AM & I really should get some sleep. Camryn has never been one to sleep-in!! Not much to say about these 2, except I didn't use any sketches.

I'm also spending too much money on scrapping supplies. I think me's forgotten about my New Years resolution (note to self: go back & read them:). I still have a few kits I haven't touched, yet I've already ordered some add-ons to a couple of new kits I'll be getting....................what am I thinking? I also made a few purchases at Michael's & Hobby Lobby yesterday & can't wait to use those supplies. Feeling a little overwhelmed is a tad bit of an "understatement." I really do need therapy.............I really do!!

And with that, I bid you "Good Morning!!"

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Pencil Lines #74

I hope you all had a great weekend? I did. Ashlyn had her 2nd competition & the entire team did really well. The mascots took High Gold & Gold, which in the dance world ain't too shabby!! I thoroughly enjoy watching the girls dance, especially the older girls..............there is so much talent & most of these girls are not afraid to show-it off!!!

Aside from competitions, I did manage to get 2 layouts completed................all in the same day. Then, just like that................................GONE!! Adios amigos..................Mr. Mojo headed way south, not to return anytime soon.

This first layout is using the Pencil Lines #74 sketch, modified to suit me, of course. This photo was taken by me & is a picture of the teachers that instruct dance at the dance studio. What a beautiful bunch of girls!!

This 2nd layout is some pictures I took last week. The weather has been somewhat crazy around here, but we've had some really gorgeous days & these are reminders that Spring is truly around the corner. Love all the bright, fun colors in this one, not to mention the new Daquiri Vinyl Thickers!!

Not too much else to report, but I'll leave you with a few more random thoughts:

1) My sister went back to work 2 weeks ago & I miss her terribly:( We used to talk daily.
2) I love Edemama's
3) With age, I lose memory
4) 19 days til we leave for Disney
5) I don't wear lipstick

Hi Julie & goodnight!!

7Gypsies ATC holder...............FINISHED!!!!!

As promised, here are a "few" pictures of my 7Gypsies ATC birthday holder. I'm including the directions (at the bottom, after the pics) & I'm hoping they are clear as mud for ya. I'm not going to upload all the pictures, but if you'd like to see more, go here. If they are not uploaded there yet, give it a day or so & she'll have them available for viewing.

Also, don't forget about the sale she's having. Use Coupon Code "Dawne Ivey" & get 30% off your entire order until March 16th!!!

Technique: I used the Red 7Gypsies tabbed AT cards for each month. I covered both sides with a patterned paper & then used an October Afternoon Generic Month stamp on cardstock. I restamped the numbers on Red Bazzill, then hand-cut & used these to highlight the birthday dates. I used Making Memories metal month charms to put on the tabs so the months would be easily spotted. I decorated the backside with a quote & other embellies. I also bought some 2008 Black & White monthly calendars from Paperologies Etsy shop & put directly behind the month. I then covered the front only of the Kraft 7Gypsies AT cards, putting the birthday person's photo, name & date. Each of these goes behing the corresponding months. I have 52 cards total & that doesn't include a few Journaling Quote cards I added.

Random Thoughts.

1) I found $100.00 worth of Christmas gift certificates in my purse!!! One of which is from Hobby Lobby......where the heck have I been?
2) Camryn has been running a fever since Monday morning. Just when I think it's not going to come back, it does.....poor girlie.
3) I have 3 scrapbook kits stacked on my desk just waiting to be played with.............I hear them calling me at night whilst I try to sleep.
4) I love bacon & could it eat all day long.
5) I'm tired of working on my 7Gypsies birthday holder & I'm finally finished..................YIPPEE!!! Will post pictures later tomorrow.
6) I really need to find a place that sells Scrappy Glue. If you've never used this type of glue..............it's DA BOMB!!! Seriously...........a little dable do ya.............seriously!!!!
7) Only 24 more days til we leave for Disney!!!
8) I never thought I'd say I enjoy wearing & using Mary Kay make-up, but, let me say it..."I enjoy it!!"
9) Yesterday I ordered 3 bathing suits for this summer. Now I'm stressed about getting in shape to wear them:)
10) I need to quit staying up so late at night.

Thus ends my random thoughts, now back to my regularly scheduled life!!

New Projects!!

I have been busy..............creating new things, revamping some. Right now I'm working on a 7Gypsies ATC holder. It will house all my family & friend birthdays & sit on my kitchen counter. It's taking me so much longer then I thought, but it's coming together nicely & I can't wait to show you.

In the meantime, here are a few new projects I've completed for Just Let Me Scrapbook. Some I like, some not so much & most using some of the new American Crafts. Most of these projects are using some of the same papers, but I have TONS more to use & hoping to do so soon.

All supplies are this card come from Just Let Me Scrapbook. I think I'm going to restamp the bird on cardstock & adhere over the current image. Definitely needs something.

I love this card & it took me forever. Since I took this picture, I have added the word "teacher" across the top of the journaling card. I'll be passing this one onto Ashlyn's teacher this year.

This layout was inspired by one I found in an on-line gallery. A day after I got the idea, I went back to the gallery to get the User ID & the layout was gone. I've since searched every on-line gallery I browse, which is only 3 & still can't find it. If anyone finds this layout vaguely familiar, please lmk...I'd love to give the proper credit.

The word "reminders" & numbers are using the new Vinyl AC letters. I bought them in every color!!

The patterned paper base, for this card, is the new Pink Paislee papers. Love them & Just Let Me Scrapbook has them on order. The stamp is by Inque Boutique & after stamping, I used Carolee's Creations Glitter stuff to color over them. Though I like this card, I think I'm going to recreate & use just the black.

I love this picture of 2 of my brothers (yes I have 3:). I did use Sketch This 45, but not sure I liked how my layout turned out. Definitely one I could totally redo?

This is probably my favorite of all my latest projects. All new AC papers here, in fact, I used 3 different ones. I hand-cut the butterflies from one & will cut the rest for more projects. Maya Road velvet flowers & more Vinyl letters.

That's all for now & I'll hopefully be posting my 7Gypsies holder soon. Thanks for stopping by & don't forget about the 30% sale at Just Let Me Scrapbook. Just use Coupon Code "Dawne Ivey" & get 30% off your entire order through March 16th!!

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