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It has been quite sometime since I have finished a layout. Since I started making my own greeting cards, creating layouts have really been put on the back burner. I actually really miss it; the pictures, the stories, the memories captured in a little snap shot.
Well, I have had some time to create this past weekend and it felt so good!
I'll share more when I have more time. I'm off to finish watching "The Biggest Loser."
'Til Next Time
This was a conversation between Nyna and my Dad on Sunday.
Nyna: Papa, who are you working with?
Papa: Not working today. Going to play in a tournament so I can win some money.
Nyna: How come you always make money for your family but we (meaning Mommy & Daddy) don't make money for our family?
**Me in the background saying W-H-A-T???!!!! So I immediately say:
Mommy: WE MAKE MONEY TOO!
**In which my ever so clever and whitty 6 year old replys:
Nyna: NO! All I see is just an empty wallet!
Oh no she didn't!!!!
1. adopted another polaroid, 2. beat up, 3. Leica IIIf, 4. hidden art *exlpore*, 5. hi argus, 6. Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer Vitessa 500 AE Electronic, 7. zeiss, 8. Argus Camera model C2 "The Brick", 1938, 9. fall argus ttv
I have to say that cameras are one of the best inventions ever! I especially love old vintage cameras like those in my mosaic. Quite a few of the photos comes from these two talented women, Tina and Vee! Their photgraphy and eye for detail truly blow me away. Not to mention their gorgeous layouts that inspire me to scrap!
So my tax refund is on the way and i'm lookin' into getting a new camera. I can't think of a better way to spend my tax $, besides on my meal planning deal {lol}. Right now i'm using a Canon point and shoot which I love but I want something more. Any suggestions on where I should start?
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My 2nd post in one week. I must be crazy :)
I wanted to post a peek of the April CupCards{to go} kit. This kit is my favorite one to date! It's so elegant and romantic! Ahhh...gotta LOVE a kit that's just screaming at you to break into! There's a little give-away happening. Make sure you stop on over there.
So Dre (my husband in case you didn't know--well how would you know. I don't ever talk about him over here-lol). Anyway...we've been trying to figure out how to do a little saving around here. We decided to do a little meal planning every two weeks, beginning next month. We eat out quite a lot and it makes me nervous to think about how much money we could be saving. I really don't like cooking so hopefully this will help get a little bit organized in the kitchen. I'm not one who likes to designate a certain day for dinner...like Spaghetti on Mondays...just cause I may not be in the mood for Spaghetti that day. So I've been doing a little searching on the internet and found some really cool sites on this sort of thing. This is one of the sites that I keep going back to. Wish me luck!
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1. Vintage spools of thread, 2. vintage sewing box, 3. Old Lace Trims, 4. Vintage ticket spools, 5. spools, 6. Vintage Cotton Reels, 7. spools., 8. vintage spools, 9. Antique spools, 10. Spools of vintage thread:blues, 11. vintage thread box, 12. vintage wooden spools, 13. Vintage Haberdashery Items, 14. twine on vintage spool, 15. Vintage wooden spools and Heart Yo-Yo, 16. wooden spools
I like the idea of having some consistency when it comes to blogging. And Monday seems to be the perfect day to post what's inspiring me as well as start off my week on a good note. So, here's to "Monday Inspiration."
This past week I have been so into searching for vintage wooden spools. I remember my mom having so many of these in her sewing kit. I was in love back then and I still love them now. I just didn't realize how much. These are some of my favorites that I found on flickr. Hoping to get some of these beauties soon.
What's your inspiration this week?
1. the first of a favorite., 2. Unexpected Find, 3. birthday tulips, 4. Tablecloth 3.5.09, 5. happy weekend, 6. 57/365, 7. *, 8. bloom, 9. snowdrops, 10. holland, michigan, 11. Loving colors, loving spring..., 12. Looking Up 2.14.09, 13. More Flowers for Me 3.3.09, 14. Spring Colours, 15. spring colours, 16. Spring Color Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
I am in love with flickr. There is so much inspiration to be "inspired" by (lol). I crack myself up!! This little set are some of my favorites that I seem to be going back to. So what's inspiring you lately?
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I just love songs that help me remember a little bit more about my childhood. This particular song reminds me of my Mom & Dad. My parents have one of those old school record players with an 8 track built in and stereo. It blends in like one of the pieces of furniture. My little one opens up the top and says "Where do we put the CD's in?" Too Funny!
Anyway, this song serves as a dual purpose. The first one being my story above and second an introduction to the wonderful March CupCards {to go} kit called "Magic Moments." This kit is absolutely beautiful! I love all of the blues and greens with a little punch of reds. Here are my designs for this months kit.
This next card I used the packaging from the MM Alpha Letters.
My take on the sketch.
This is my step-by-step card.
The main kit has sold out but there should be a few mini kits left. Make sure to check out the rest of the gallery. It's simply amazing.
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February sure was a busy month for us; lots of projects, Avrey's birthday (my nephew), hanging out with friends and recuperating from the yucky flu. I actually took 70+ pictures in the month February versus my 17 pics in January. The mosaic above are some of my favorites. I just love flickr toys; especially making these mosaics. It's nice to be able to capture a series of photos like this.
Don't forget, the CupCards{to go} March kit goes on sale tonight. Head on over there and check it out. I'll post my designs tomorrow.
