It has been a long time since I posted but I wanted to wish all of you a very
Merry Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Not enough, yet still too much
There is never enough time to do all of the things I want to do (or need to do for that matter). But, I have been relishing every minute of the time I do get to do the things I want to do. Try saying that a few times in a row!
We are knee deep in our fall activities. The girls spend hours upon hours in the gym training for their upcoming gymnastics meets. The boy lives on the baseball field. We had three games this past weekend alone. It makes for a lot of running around but I honestly enjoy it. I love watching the kids play their sports. I love watching the girls practice and love seeing the improvements they have made over the past year/months/weeks. I was never much of an athlete myself so it is nice to live on this side of the fence for awhile.
I do still manage to carve out a little me time. I have been devouring books these days. I read The Language of Flowers recently (recommended by a friend) as well as The Light Between Oceans, A Walk Across the Sun, and Sharp Objects. I would give all but Sharp Objects 4.5 out of 5 stars. Sharp Objects is probably only a 3 star for me. But my most recent read was The Night Circus. I must have put that in my cart a dozen times and then put it back --- so happy I finally downloaded it. It was 5 stars for me. I just adored it! If you are looking for something a little bit different, check this one out!
I have also found just a smidgen of time to scrapbook. I still have a ton of vacation pictures to get into albums. However, I have been scrapping other things -- figures. I did do one Maine page that I hadn't posted here yet but then I did another of me and my girls being silly with some mustache stickers. They are the only ones that still make me do silly things, I love them to pieces for it!
Anyway -- here they are:
This first is one of my favorite Maine pixs . I kept it simple and let the picture speak for itself.
So love the new October Afternoon Midway line -- -so fun! And check it out, I fit 26 pictures on this layout!!
We are knee deep in our fall activities. The girls spend hours upon hours in the gym training for their upcoming gymnastics meets. The boy lives on the baseball field. We had three games this past weekend alone. It makes for a lot of running around but I honestly enjoy it. I love watching the kids play their sports. I love watching the girls practice and love seeing the improvements they have made over the past year/months/weeks. I was never much of an athlete myself so it is nice to live on this side of the fence for awhile.
I do still manage to carve out a little me time. I have been devouring books these days. I read The Language of Flowers recently (recommended by a friend) as well as The Light Between Oceans, A Walk Across the Sun, and Sharp Objects. I would give all but Sharp Objects 4.5 out of 5 stars. Sharp Objects is probably only a 3 star for me. But my most recent read was The Night Circus. I must have put that in my cart a dozen times and then put it back --- so happy I finally downloaded it. It was 5 stars for me. I just adored it! If you are looking for something a little bit different, check this one out!
I have also found just a smidgen of time to scrapbook. I still have a ton of vacation pictures to get into albums. However, I have been scrapping other things -- figures. I did do one Maine page that I hadn't posted here yet but then I did another of me and my girls being silly with some mustache stickers. They are the only ones that still make me do silly things, I love them to pieces for it!
Anyway -- here they are:
This first is one of my favorite Maine pixs . I kept it simple and let the picture speak for itself.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
More back to class layouts
I was able to squeak in a bit more scrapping time for the My Scraps and More crop this past weekend.
Recess - create a layout featuring an outdoor activity --- how about Sailing??
Foreign Language Class - Nor'easterners have a language all of their own. How about some "Lob-sta"?
You have until the end of the week to post your creations. I had such a blast! It is fun to find inspiration in a simple challenge and hey, I have 5 more vacation layouts made!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Back to Class
My Scraps and More is hosting a Back 2 Class Crop this weekend. Great timing since I have a ton of vacation pictures to use!
First up --- Typing Class [create a layout with either a typewriter font or journaling typed on a real typewriter- I did the latter}
Next --- Drama [create a layout with 'drama'] I went with a large black and white of my 'dramatic' child I love how the colors popped against it!
First up --- Typing Class [create a layout with either a typewriter font or journaling typed on a real typewriter- I did the latter}
Next --- Drama [create a layout with 'drama'] I went with a large black and white of my 'dramatic' child I love how the colors popped against it!
Stop over to the site to play along!
Monday, September 3, 2012
More Maine
If you are into hiking or biking, Acadia is gorgeous! I shot a ton of coastline and admit, I didn't give the interior of the National Park too much attention. But as you can see, it is just as beautiful!!
Not only is there hiking, but also great rock climbing and bouldering. I arranged for us to go our climbing with a guide for four hours one morning. It was fantastic! Turned out to be Noah's favorite!
We ate a ton of lobster but did you know crab legs are not easy to come by in ME? Han LOVES crab legs but ended up having to settle for crab meat or whole crab. This little guy was actually Noah's lunches afternoon.
Another fAmily adventure....kayaking on Long Pong. This was so much easier than our earlier sea kayaking!
Beautiful weather...beautiful scenery....awesome adventures. Maine has certainly stolen my heart
- Aubree
Not only is there hiking, but also great rock climbing and bouldering. I arranged for us to go our climbing with a guide for four hours one morning. It was fantastic! Turned out to be Noah's favorite!
We ate a ton of lobster but did you know crab legs are not easy to come by in ME? Han LOVES crab legs but ended up having to settle for crab meat or whole crab. This little guy was actually Noah's lunches afternoon.
Another fAmily adventure....kayaking on Long Pong. This was so much easier than our earlier sea kayaking!
Beautiful weather...beautiful scenery....awesome adventures. Maine has certainly stolen my heart
- Aubree
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Basic grey goodness
Ok, still no more pixs from Maine but i do h ave this layout to share. I tried to post this while we ere away but ran into a computer glitch so I'll share now. I made this layout of my two girls last week before we left. I just adore the colors of Basic Grey's PB&J line. I especially like how all of the colors look as butterflies fluttering about ....
One more day until the kids start school. These two will be 2nd and 3rd graders! It doesn't seem possible!!
- Aubree
One more day until the kids start school. These two will be 2nd and 3rd graders! It doesn't seem possible!!
- Aubree
Saturday, September 1, 2012
We're Back
I know I promised a few more pictures today from our AMAZING vacation but I just haven't gotten everything downloaded yet. There has been unpacking to do, laundry to catch up on, and errands to be run. I am so grateful that we decided to return on Friday b/c I will certainly need the next few days to catch my breath!
Maine, as I said, was amazing! It was by far the best vacation we have ever taken. As long as you exclude Disney, I am pretty sure my kids would agree with that statement as well. You have to exclude Disney b/c really, what can compete to princesses and amusement rides to a 7 and 8 year old?
I may not have gotten the rest of the pictures downloaded or posted but I did manage to steal and hour and make a page -- yes, home for less than 24 hours and I am already back to scrapbooking. :)
Noah and I went sea kayaking our first morning in Maine. It was our first time out in the ocean...it was so so so much more difficult than freshwater kayaking. We managed to go out and about the harbor as well as the neighboring island. Our guide said it was 3 nautical miles which is something like 3.5 miles. In vacation speak, that is like 9 miles! Whew, it was tiring! We had a blast (even though N got a little sea sick). We even got to see a juvenile bald eagle and had a seal accompany us on a portion of the journey.
Supplies: Echo Park For the Record 2 papers, Lily Bee Journaling tag, MME label sticker and decorative brad, October Afternoon tidbit, Studio Calico stamp and wood veneer; Crate chipboard sticker; misc washi tape; Fiskar's cloud punch; Smash stamp.
I am hoping to return tomorrow with some more pixs....wish me luck!
Maine, as I said, was amazing! It was by far the best vacation we have ever taken. As long as you exclude Disney, I am pretty sure my kids would agree with that statement as well. You have to exclude Disney b/c really, what can compete to princesses and amusement rides to a 7 and 8 year old?
I may not have gotten the rest of the pictures downloaded or posted but I did manage to steal and hour and make a page -- yes, home for less than 24 hours and I am already back to scrapbooking. :)
Noah and I went sea kayaking our first morning in Maine. It was our first time out in the ocean...it was so so so much more difficult than freshwater kayaking. We managed to go out and about the harbor as well as the neighboring island. Our guide said it was 3 nautical miles which is something like 3.5 miles. In vacation speak, that is like 9 miles! Whew, it was tiring! We had a blast (even though N got a little sea sick). We even got to see a juvenile bald eagle and had a seal accompany us on a portion of the journey.
Supplies: Echo Park For the Record 2 papers, Lily Bee Journaling tag, MME label sticker and decorative brad, October Afternoon tidbit, Studio Calico stamp and wood veneer; Crate chipboard sticker; misc washi tape; Fiskar's cloud punch; Smash stamp.
I am hoping to return tomorrow with some more pixs....wish me luck!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Maine highlights
Gorgeous hotel!! So glad we opted to stay here at the Harborside. The service is impeccable and the pools are amazing! There is a pool here hidden behind there planters that is right on the harbor. Beautiful!!
The experiences can't be beat! We have gone sailing, kayaking, and hiking.
The views...oh my gosh...nothing short of breathtaking!!
- Aubree
The experiences can't be beat! We have gone sailing, kayaking, and hiking.
The views...oh my gosh...nothing short of breathtaking!!
- Aubree
Location:Bar Harbor, ME
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
EP Dearest
Have you used any of the Echo Park mini kits? I will admit, I am not a 'theme' type but the Dearest collection is fabulous. The soft color scheme with the grey is fabulous! Check out the layouts I made for my DT assignment over at My Scraps and More. Such a great paper line for little girls!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Having fun
We popped into AC Moore yesterday after dinner. H got a pack of mustache stickers. It was the best $3.99 I have ever spent!! The girls and I tore open the package as soon as we walked out of the store. We then proceeded to hang out in the parking lot posing and taking pictures. Laughing hysterically!! People going into and coming out of the stores were just laughing along with us. Great fun!!! One gentleman even took some pictures for us! Next time We see these, I am grabbing
Like 5 packs, nothing like cheap entertainment!!
- Aubree
Like 5 packs, nothing like cheap entertainment!!
- Aubree
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Color Palettes
Have you checked out the new Sherwin-Williams site: www.letschipit.com
You can import any picture be it your own picture or an image from the web and Sherwin-Williams will create a palette pulled from their paint colors. I am sure it is great for decorating but for me, I am finding it extremely helpful in creating scrapbooking palettes.
Check it out.....I created this layout, downloaded it to the Lets Chip It site, and they gave me the attached palette. Pretty cool! I used this to post today's color challenge over at My Scraps and More.
You can import any picture be it your own picture or an image from the web and Sherwin-Williams will create a palette pulled from their paint colors. I am sure it is great for decorating but for me, I am finding it extremely helpful in creating scrapbooking palettes.
Check it out.....I created this layout, downloaded it to the Lets Chip It site, and they gave me the attached palette. Pretty cool! I used this to post today's color challenge over at My Scraps and More.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Random bits
I just posted this layout over on the My Scraps and More blog. I always find that no matter how much I clean up my scrap space, I always have random bits of product lying around. So, instead of cleaning it up yet again, I decided to put it all together and create a layout. Not a single piece of patterned paper was harmed in the making of this one.....
Washi tape, EP Chipboard, OA Cakewalk tidbits, SC wood veneers, and EP Everyday Eclectic stickers.
Washi tape, EP Chipboard, OA Cakewalk tidbits, SC wood veneers, and EP Everyday Eclectic stickers.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Sketchy
My Scraps and More is still in the middle of their summer long Got Talent II Challenge. Today I was asked to post a challenge using this sketch from Jana Eubank.
Amazing sketch, right? It was so easy to work with!! I am a straight lines kind of girl and I love that it included 3 photos. Here is what I created with it:
Amazing sketch, right? It was so easy to work with!! I am a straight lines kind of girl and I love that it included 3 photos. Here is what I created with it:
I would love to see what you create using this sketch!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
how fun!
Doesn't this make you want to go jump in the sprinklers??!
Supplies: Crate Paper, Jillibean Soup, American Crafts, Lily Bee pattern papers; Pink Paislee, Echo Park, Maya Road, and Jillibean embellishments.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sarah
Soon my youngest will be seven...it's hard to believe she has grown so quickly! I pulled out some old photos this weekend and had some fun playing around with mixing Crate Paper's Little Boy Blue and Echo Park's Everyday Eclectic lines.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Feeling left out
Since my kids periodically look at this blog, I didn't want my son to feel left out since I didn't feature him at in with my DT projects yesterday. So, here is one all about him --- his baseball team won the championship this year and were presented with these awesome trophies. Not only did I manage to capture a shot of him, I also detailed the play by play of the championship game so he will never forget!!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
My Scraps Reveal
Today is my reveal day for My Scraps and More. This month Tammi sent us a mix of Jillibean Soup goodies. I had a fun working with the Homemade 6 Bean Soup and Chilled Strawberry Soup lines! I also found myself raiding my stash of Jillibean corrugated alphas (love those!).
This last layout isn't so green as it appears here. I guess the lighting wasn't great when I took the picture. That is actually a piece of cream card stock in the background!
I just realized there are no layouts that include pixs of my son. Oops!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Rainy Days
I was hoping to head over to the local Arts & Craft festival today but it seems the weather isn't going to cooperate. I has been raining since last night and doesn't appear to be stopping any time soon. The plus of that --- a day I can spend in my craft room!
Remember those photos from July 4....I have already been scrapping them!
Don't you just love the bright colors? I made this entire layout, with the exception of the background MME paper, using only scraps that were sitting atop of my desk. I love when things just come together like that! Besides, it was that much less that I had to clean!
Remember those photos from July 4....I have already been scrapping them!
Don't you just love the bright colors? I made this entire layout, with the exception of the background MME paper, using only scraps that were sitting atop of my desk. I love when things just come together like that! Besides, it was that much less that I had to clean!
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