tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83223235800917989852024-03-05T03:42:35.100-08:00Just Scrappin' HappyJust Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-66040209332304565092012-04-18T17:38:00.002-07:002012-04-18T17:47:54.995-07:00When Life Gives You Lemons...throw them back and yell: "I WANTED CHOCOLATE!"<br />
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Despite our wonderful vacation in TX, it was not without heartache. Just a few days prior to leaving CT, our poor pup Jake was very sick.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was talk of tumors in the throat, internal bleeding, tumors on the spleen, tick-borne illnesses, and, of course, the "C" word. He was not eating, he was not playing, he was not jumping, he was not begging. He was not himself. After many tests, many x-rays, a lot of money, and some strong antibiotics, he started to come around. Although, there appears to be a mass on his lung region. Not good...but not what was making him sick...we don't think. In a word: STRESS for the Mama!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was an agonizing decision, but we did go ahead with vacation plans and left puppy with Grammy for the week. And as the week went on, he got better and better. But this Mama had a hard time relaxing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Travel home was tense, as it always is. Rental car return, packing, lay-overs, crappy airport food. But we got home safe and sound on Friday night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday was a bit crazy too...unpacking, laundry, food shopping, and getting a Just Scrappin' Happy order packed and ready for <a href="http://www.newenglandscrapbook.com/" target="_blank">NESC</a>. My tummy was feeling queasy...but by the time I went to bed, I felt ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At 3:30am I woke my husband up with excruciating pain and nausea. I couldn't walk...I couldn't stand. A trip to the ER ruled out my gallbladder, but not before TONS of tests, bloodwork, and MAJOR drugs. Fast-forward to today: I finally feel somewhat better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I lost some work days with the sick pup. I lost a week while on vacation. And I lost 4 days this week. Boy, am I behind!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I promise to get back on track just as soon as I can. I'll be emailing and mailing out pkgs tomorrow...and will begin to catch up. Thanks ever-so-much for your patience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I leave you with one more photo...from the morning I took a break from the rest of the family and watched the sunrise on the Gulf of Mexico. As I look at it today, I am reminded to slow down...and take care of myself. I bid you good evening! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-38233719211477793802012-04-11T21:36:00.000-07:002012-04-11T21:36:57.246-07:00April Vacation - Part TwoI love to travel, as you know already. And when I travel, I always look for scrapbook stores in the area. After our visit to the Space Center in Houston (watch for "Part 3" and some amazing pics of "Mission Control"), we stopped at "<a href="http://www.bydesignscrapbookboutique.com/" target="_blank">By Design Scrapbook Boutique</a>." What a cute store!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If YOU are planning a trip to the Houston, TX area, be sure to check this store out! Tell them I sent you...they promise to take good care of you! Thanks ladies...I had a scrappin' good time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-14247520956902706952012-04-11T21:14:00.000-07:002012-04-11T21:14:58.002-07:00April Vacation - Part OneBefore my leap into making "Just Scrappin' Happy" my full-time gig, my family & I booked a vacation to Galveston, TX for the week of Easter. And so...I'm blogging to you from our condo on Galveston Island. It is, in a word: BEAUTIFUL. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My family & I enjoyed our Easter holiday here...I cooked a lovely meal (pork roast, roasted potatoes, corn casserole, sour cream pudding cake) and we had a very relaxing week. It was a much needed break for the three of us...and being able to reconnect as a family has gotten us back on track. We even colored Easter eggs! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight's adventure included swimming in the Gulf, dinner on the back patio, going out for ice cream & mini golf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCG3eTrxaOA2BTgFYxU2ryhnJUru4Do-EH_UwutEy5vaz9ys52nhpfwwsPSBKrUrnCmAOzwmuxtN0DNlfNQDnoWLCDQk0-YNjsl7rFvugvTkFzQSw6K715T9SNGQfM4KsX6WUoq9ntfk/s1600/IMG_7806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCG3eTrxaOA2BTgFYxU2ryhnJUru4Do-EH_UwutEy5vaz9ys52nhpfwwsPSBKrUrnCmAOzwmuxtN0DNlfNQDnoWLCDQk0-YNjsl7rFvugvTkFzQSw6K715T9SNGQfM4KsX6WUoq9ntfk/s400/IMG_7806.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The giant snake nearly ate my head off...thank goodness Andrew was there to save me! *wink*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've got a few more stories to tell, including a review on a super-cute local scrapbook store here in the Houston area. Check back for "Part Two" tomorrow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-53222914667663016902012-04-03T18:56:00.000-07:002012-04-03T18:56:09.989-07:00"It's Easter Time...for Peeps Sake!"HA! I just LOVE the title to my new page kit...here's a sneak peek:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This layout is one of a few being released this week. Stay tuned scrappers! </div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-9015571345183781242012-03-28T07:02:00.002-07:002012-03-28T07:05:15.260-07:00Fundraising At Its BestYou all know I love, love, LOVE to get together with fellow scrappers and spend the day cropping. Last weekend was especially great...because not only did I spend the day with some friends while getting some scrapping done...but we raised a lot of money doing it. Saturday I attended "Crop for a Cure," a fundraiser for the <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/connecticut/" target="_blank">March of Dimes</a> and the <a href="http://www.relayforlife.org/index" target="_blank">Relay for Life</a> organizations here in northwest CT. We had a blast! Here are some moments from the event:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This Saturday I am vending at the "Crop & Shop" event in Goshen, CT. 40 croppers, vendors, lots of food and fun...I can't wait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm off to add new items to the <a href="http://www.justscrappinhappy.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shoppe</a>. Take a peak...lots of new embellishments for those spring crafty projects are now available. Enjoy your week!</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-3681622757266379512012-03-23T15:58:00.000-07:002012-03-23T15:58:24.060-07:00Being My Own Boss Means......it means I can go out for lunch with a friend. Take a nap. Catch up on Facebook posts. Read a good book. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It also means self-discipline. Hard work. Long hours. Making choices. This was not the part I was prepared for...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Setting a "schedule" seems to be a struggle for me. With hubby traveling so much for work, and the boy busy with band commitments, church activities, school projects and such, I find myself never really being able to work a "9-5" type of day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, while I'm finding my way on this new full-time journey, I hope you'll be patient. I hope you'll be excited...big things are coming!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-25830946040671842112012-03-15T18:10:00.000-07:002012-03-15T18:10:16.204-07:00HUGE NEWS!!!I'm super excited to share with all of you my 1st ever guest blog entry!!! Michelle Nahom, Training Specialist for the <a href="http://www.appo.org/" target="_blank">Association of Personal Photo Organizers</a> has asked me to be the 1st guest blogger on her blog, <a href="http://www.thepowerofphotos.blogspot.com/2012/03/telling-my-story.html" target="_blank">The Power of Photos</a>. Be sure to check it out...and let me know what you think! My post describes the reasons why taking photos is such an important part of my life...and why it should be an important part in yours.<br />
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Think of ways you can capture everyday moments in your life by using photo documentation. Sharing those moments with you loved ones will be one of the most important things you will ever do!<br />
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Last week I emailed my crafter-in-crime <a href="http://queenvanna.wordpress.com/">Queen Vanna</a> to ask if she had an extra pair of rainboots that perhaps one of the girls had outgrown. I saw an amazing project in the latest issue of <a href="http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/">Scrapbooks Etc.</a> that I just had to recreate. Yes, she had boots. They were well-played in, so I got out my Magic Eraser:<br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-15075248294800952552012-01-03T08:49:00.001-08:002012-03-05T12:58:04.337-08:00First On The Site: 2 New Layouts!I am super excited to list my first two layouts for 2012! Here is a sneak peek:<br />
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I've gotten "back on the wagon" and have already started eating better and moving more. I decided to again be conscious of what goes into my mouth...and to be in the moment of how full I feel. I also signed up for an online class with <a href="http://cathyzielske.typepad.com/">Cathy Zielske</a> called "<a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/movemoreeatwell.php">Move More Eat Well 2012</a>." My good pal <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/JennPenn/">Jenn Penn</a> and I have agreed to do it together and will try to keep each other accountable as we take better care of ourselves. I'm pretty excited about it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've also decided to do my own version of a "Project Life/365" this year. I want to document each day thru my camera and turn those photos into a year-long album. I am totally commited to getting myself caught up on my scrapbooking...and this will be a constant reminder to document my life...past, present and future. I'm so excited about my goals for 2012. Days one and two have been a success!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I started a December Daily. Last year. It's still not finished. Sound familiar?<br />
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How about the 2011 challenge I took with a dear friend. Michelle, I tried to keep up. I really did. But I have fallen short of my 365 scrapbook layouts. So very short. <br />
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And my promise of more blog posts. But the laundry. And the picking up and dropping off. The music lessons and the swim lessons. The church commitments and the school functions. Dinners to make and clean up after. The grocery shopping and the bill writing.<br />
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And, on top of it ALL, I have come down with bronchitis. Again. Times 5. Yes. 5 times this year. I am run down, out of breath (literally), and out of energy.<br />
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This week I have put all of this aside to celebrate what matters. And what matters to me is my family. My son. My husband. My little niece and (now 2) nephews. My dearest friends. And of course me. The only things in my life that truly matter. <br />
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Today, as I celebrate the 25 Days of Christmas, I take time to reflect and refocus what matters most in my life. I celebrate all that makes my heart sing. Today, that something is my son.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas to all those near & far. I wish you the best of holiday seasons...and hope all your dreams come true!</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-87774783893557071862011-08-02T13:45:00.000-07:002011-08-02T13:45:49.958-07:00Returning After A Long Hiatus...Have you ever wished for a "break?" A chance to just walk away from your life to find yourself? Sometimes, if we are lucky enough, we get a chance to do just that. For me, it was a hard decision to leave behind a job that I loved, people that I cared about, and a profession in a field I had always dreamed about being in. But I was stretched too far, broken in so many places. I had lost who I was. My family was hurting on the inside. And so, I took a break.<br />
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Fast foward 4 months. Reconnecting with my son this summer has been the greatest gift in my life. I can honestly say this has been the best summer of my life. We've gone on trips, we've gone to the ocean, we've gone to the movies and the drive-in, we've kayaked, gone on picnics, taken long nature walks, been to amusement parks, sailed on tall ships, planted a garden, and through it all, we've gotten closer than we've ever been. My greatest gift has been falling in love with my boy, all over again.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that I have re-organized my life, I'm getting ready to jump back into the crafting scene. My love of crafting extends way beyond paper, and now I have the time to dedicate to all my crafty desires. I will be launching (or re-launching?) my two crafty companies...<a href="http://www.thecanterburyvillage.blogspot.com/">Canterbury Village</a> and <a href="http://www.justscrappinhappy.etsy.com/">Just Scrappin' Happy</a> this fall. <a href="http://www.justscrappinhappy.etsy.com/">Just Scrappin' Happy</a> will showcase my love for scrappy goodness and all things paper. <a href="http://www.thecanterburyvillage.blogspot.com/">Canterbury Village</a> will be my home for stitchery, wood, pillows, prim and more. I hope you'll follow me along on my crafting adventures...I'm excited to return to the craft scene! It's been long overdue! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a sneak peek of what I started working on today:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-19109321345225956902011-03-08T18:12:00.000-08:002011-03-08T18:12:47.477-08:00Wishing For A Dream Come!I did it! I applied for the Design Team at <a href="http://www.jillibeansoup.typepad.com/">Jillibean Soup</a>. This would be a dream come true for me. I have loved this company from the very start. I only hope that they find what they are looking for in me.<br />
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Want to know what my samples were? Here we go:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPknQ6UsAZpPQj3S9RwKC2xYXeaE6A-hYWb8tuks3nssNHRgWKjjF1HhytpWPeKixQ0tS216tQ60GwQEoUAqa002AfxrwMziWs-2ocGjxADEEamW-1TP04Ih9Qa2JyVQ-oPHLyXi_rkA/s1600/IMG_3416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPknQ6UsAZpPQj3S9RwKC2xYXeaE6A-hYWb8tuks3nssNHRgWKjjF1HhytpWPeKixQ0tS216tQ60GwQEoUAqa002AfxrwMziWs-2ocGjxADEEamW-1TP04Ih9Qa2JyVQ-oPHLyXi_rkA/s400/IMG_3416.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't have red Jillibean letters, so I used white ones, which I painted to match.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokMhJTC5ZVeyPpmE-NcJ7YRyU6V3r37CEW1O1Lq45AHo35NFetyASZ_ogUKdHuL21bJdU0UO0FyOMBpSyN1IHJY5tMlrnD-ZOKYtlJ7SqpvmPYdXjBp9eNCN2JSp1BtyPDtd4h8gmjM0/s1600/IMG_3417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokMhJTC5ZVeyPpmE-NcJ7YRyU6V3r37CEW1O1Lq45AHo35NFetyASZ_ogUKdHuL21bJdU0UO0FyOMBpSyN1IHJY5tMlrnD-ZOKYtlJ7SqpvmPYdXjBp9eNCN2JSp1BtyPDtd4h8gmjM0/s400/IMG_3417.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love Jill's trademark flower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfn9YYLqgfKtLyEhMeZoDJN0YKho9KN8QkxjuVuVFXunMoP-7zwJ9AW8aYPcyOGSq3QdqCA-uLQVK6AFcYAgARQFtOr_RW3N_HLessjCSyiFx9zixFp0_6uCSuG3OpbY3sX_4kW5OgV8/s1600/IMG_3422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfn9YYLqgfKtLyEhMeZoDJN0YKho9KN8QkxjuVuVFXunMoP-7zwJ9AW8aYPcyOGSq3QdqCA-uLQVK6AFcYAgARQFtOr_RW3N_HLessjCSyiFx9zixFp0_6uCSuG3OpbY3sX_4kW5OgV8/s400/IMG_3422.JPG" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And how cute are the girls in their cowboy hats? Now all they need are horses!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJt5ltIoY5hImaih1zWa73yfTbMJi4_vQ011c9Jpus26HXfA4UF2u2p7alX8DoQLzuhmCq4TxpZTiJKNBno5nCZtXS-tODZpuwWOwkKBZHzAhEqQnCYYIVGeV8xOZtfrDagH1Q6fLPpg/s1600/IMG_3425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJt5ltIoY5hImaih1zWa73yfTbMJi4_vQ011c9Jpus26HXfA4UF2u2p7alX8DoQLzuhmCq4TxpZTiJKNBno5nCZtXS-tODZpuwWOwkKBZHzAhEqQnCYYIVGeV8xOZtfrDagH1Q6fLPpg/s400/IMG_3425.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These corrugated letters are my absolute fav!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBxcaAb9tqL3S0lnMovVFv_fqYtT5m_EJVKZwbbXsQ2nQrx9XLqUGfQZOb05FLezKjqTs22OPqnZSluipjA9KA7rvbqqIJb_Q9Z-VgeTbmx5ldIud0yWjlICdkUXzRvX7lmIH4zAzygk/s1600/IMG_3375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBxcaAb9tqL3S0lnMovVFv_fqYtT5m_EJVKZwbbXsQ2nQrx9XLqUGfQZOb05FLezKjqTs22OPqnZSluipjA9KA7rvbqqIJb_Q9Z-VgeTbmx5ldIud0yWjlICdkUXzRvX7lmIH4zAzygk/s400/IMG_3375.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sending this card to Kelly Jo tomorrow. Shhh...don't tell! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQuHiJlBxVrV89_hw5H7m0DFmI_4se_4kr4uYJWlzjGihSjmv2u5DAsUwHhcTcqj8Y-dsyg60EdAhMy6XoHJq1XHbpKpOzaC4470syUgoPX9FuPwDtHNIihz7ftFlkqZ9Z0XAeWWfn18/s1600/IMG_3381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQuHiJlBxVrV89_hw5H7m0DFmI_4se_4kr4uYJWlzjGihSjmv2u5DAsUwHhcTcqj8Y-dsyg60EdAhMy6XoHJq1XHbpKpOzaC4470syUgoPX9FuPwDtHNIihz7ftFlkqZ9Z0XAeWWfn18/s400/IMG_3381.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this card is going to my friend Karen...who took good care of me these past two weeks with my pneumonia and bronchitis. Think she'll like it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made a couple Christmas items as well, but didn't enter them as part of my application. I'll show you guys just the same:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAx3gP-shNUkQyQ_L8QnJHj93YOuu9lvnm7w1jhx1piYoNFstdYM6udUWEhhfLqlPvRttVMMBcaOrikYYbvaIwCEXMG3rgTE4aZ9kPsamhmezbozmUCnnAHG231rCNEcdyS5Lyg3cKNY/s1600/IMG_3408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAx3gP-shNUkQyQ_L8QnJHj93YOuu9lvnm7w1jhx1piYoNFstdYM6udUWEhhfLqlPvRttVMMBcaOrikYYbvaIwCEXMG3rgTE4aZ9kPsamhmezbozmUCnnAHG231rCNEcdyS5Lyg3cKNY/s400/IMG_3408.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm telling you...I LOVE these letters!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-lGKGOij1MDBTtbdlk3Xv26yUOC6qDCHv3WWUOAH_JJeRYsSNW_NESl6jK2zcoo_fI3EDPTTW7bFfGAbCH_zko943hJtH9LElbRZaoSVvdHp6gUSp1dUK0LDDT0JCHlRvoQXTLCJo0w/s1600/IMG_3390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-lGKGOij1MDBTtbdlk3Xv26yUOC6qDCHv3WWUOAH_JJeRYsSNW_NESl6jK2zcoo_fI3EDPTTW7bFfGAbCH_zko943hJtH9LElbRZaoSVvdHp6gUSp1dUK0LDDT0JCHlRvoQXTLCJo0w/s320/IMG_3390.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even doodled with my favorite white pen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well crafty friends...I've got to head back to my studio & pick up my mess. And then it's off to bed to catch up on some reading. Wish me luck...pretty please! I hope Jill & Kimber like what they see!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-80004580555687566822011-03-05T11:02:00.000-08:002011-03-05T11:02:44.794-08:005 Weeks of Illness!That'll set ANYONE back. Just a bit. It's been a struggle trying to keep up with school work, work work, housework, homework, and whatever other kind of work I've had to contend with. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel: my breathing is getting better day-by-day, I am getting lots of rest, and I am starting to resume "normal" activitites (on a limited basis, of course.) Things like vacuuming the rugs, doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom tire me out quickly, so I try to do them in limited intervals. I am on Spring Break from school this week and am hoping to get back to my regularly-scheduled-life soon!<br />
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In the midst of all my suffering from bronchitis and pneumonia, I have some fun creating new projects with the February and March "Company Kits" from <a href="http://www.newenglandscrapbook.com/">NESC</a>. Here were a couple of my layouts from the February kit:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2QW7RNInprkYBI2ok2KEIhMHw_U4M-C3KKYVvVqYT7JD36oNDD8rJqZN5RCsNHpqfjHcyikK-Sh3ORyGDhrZ1-swwqRI51K9C97iT6k3HKtzO5-LVWpz2Ny5Dvuyh4XgETBu396WxPM/s1600/IMG_2955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2QW7RNInprkYBI2ok2KEIhMHw_U4M-C3KKYVvVqYT7JD36oNDD8rJqZN5RCsNHpqfjHcyikK-Sh3ORyGDhrZ1-swwqRI51K9C97iT6k3HKtzO5-LVWpz2Ny5Dvuyh4XgETBu396WxPM/s400/IMG_2955.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just before I became sick I had purchased a new leather journal and had begun drawing sketches for new layout designs. I was feeling a little stuck when I went to create my 1st sample, until I remembered my sketches. I love how it turned out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80jhYKKbs_jM_vpUTyTy8xF4sIekXld-xXMh1M41gQk8J90obABb1xFcQVRWO-2AWji-naI1tiwozytz6Rjn9nhKUS7o0Z0a94Ti05z3avhY0Fzxpi-056iSMB0yPBnAdLl3HWbywbYw/s1600/IMG_2956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80jhYKKbs_jM_vpUTyTy8xF4sIekXld-xXMh1M41gQk8J90obABb1xFcQVRWO-2AWji-naI1tiwozytz6Rjn9nhKUS7o0Z0a94Ti05z3avhY0Fzxpi-056iSMB0yPBnAdLl3HWbywbYw/s400/IMG_2956.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bo Bunny's line was amazing to work with. I especially liked the dimensional stickers included with this kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklzr8HV6F5EZN0KbqNmgso4CCTdPBj_TsN8bVc-Io2zlRjDf36wBbnYdqT2eQ4VHFwpIArUWgvxCbyH7xcG3ISq4WvkMJfq-PRByysfvgSn127Q1rwrXcvBR_ZDHJjnk0-lx8jkwA_L4/s1600/IMG_2958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklzr8HV6F5EZN0KbqNmgso4CCTdPBj_TsN8bVc-Io2zlRjDf36wBbnYdqT2eQ4VHFwpIArUWgvxCbyH7xcG3ISq4WvkMJfq-PRByysfvgSn127Q1rwrXcvBR_ZDHJjnk0-lx8jkwA_L4/s400/IMG_2958.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Thickers alphabet allowed me to create my own title.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6wVCN3cndAD91KOoNUxGFt7uE5nXzK8zeC2mjatTtKX5Q0ujdFxBd8k1cIFDlcu_k9xTYwsYujvaNNLA8cd6UUv8jKTJY5aqEYGuoy_s2F0rJdWX89IZWUJdUHyhjoZt0IvtJ_vByYk/s1600/IMG_2949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6wVCN3cndAD91KOoNUxGFt7uE5nXzK8zeC2mjatTtKX5Q0ujdFxBd8k1cIFDlcu_k9xTYwsYujvaNNLA8cd6UUv8jKTJY5aqEYGuoy_s2F0rJdWX89IZWUJdUHyhjoZt0IvtJ_vByYk/s400/IMG_2949.JPG" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am just starting to get comfortable making single-page layouts. I take so many pictures that it makes it hard for me to focus on only one. But, sometimes that perfect photo comes along, and you want to showcase it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOOMKQexpmSqFi0YM01ukiVKk2X6eEY1MWUD1l6RZ_gKjglvhCeCN_3VDfEOsUh_isbpoWjDLFVGN3tYL7TlAaxcb2cf4K_Y69s5kZmH-xIHwmYwu8u0lBBNyry8E3UZRyZtzH06rDP8/s1600/IMG_2960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOOMKQexpmSqFi0YM01ukiVKk2X6eEY1MWUD1l6RZ_gKjglvhCeCN_3VDfEOsUh_isbpoWjDLFVGN3tYL7TlAaxcb2cf4K_Y69s5kZmH-xIHwmYwu8u0lBBNyry8E3UZRyZtzH06rDP8/s400/IMG_2960.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used one of the mini album pages as the base for my embellishment focus, creating this multi-layered accent.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the March "Company Kit" I was again compelled to create a single-page layout because of this photo of me & my son. The photo (from 2006) captures our relationship to this day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeZ24tztX6y7qxMuKBP9Xf5Y50Aazifl28WLdaQ_XksEUazySZ6APymOVOfOSBvqZNVPBJUjRBsybeUfAcG7dJ29_cG4plepiMSDE2bBvXCBSOs_H72QgOf8TYRuCNqQBA9ltiQVELYw/s1600/IMG_3352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieeZ24tztX6y7qxMuKBP9Xf5Y50Aazifl28WLdaQ_XksEUazySZ6APymOVOfOSBvqZNVPBJUjRBsybeUfAcG7dJ29_cG4plepiMSDE2bBvXCBSOs_H72QgOf8TYRuCNqQBA9ltiQVELYw/s400/IMG_3352.JPG" width="388" /></a></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">That boy tugs at my heart strings like no one else can! He is my reason to get up in the morning; he puts the smiles on my face. I loved showcasing this photo with the beautiful pastels of the March kit.</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I plan to spend some more time this weekend playing with my fabulous kits from NESC. I imagine many of the ladies who buy the kit will be just as inspired as I am. I'm also going to play with the new Berryliscious line from Imaginisce and catch up on some of the Designer Series kits I have purchased. Leave me a message...I would love to know what you are working on!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-51140784397621522011-01-01T19:26:00.000-08:002011-01-01T19:26:31.310-08:00Enough Said!Found this quote while blog-hopping tonight after dinner. I thought it was way better than anything I could come up with on my own. Thanks <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/blog/2011/01/happy-new-year/">Becky Higgins</a>: you've said exactly what I was feeling.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year everyone. I wish you happiness & peace...today & always!</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-44664118784528263972010-12-08T13:57:00.000-08:002010-12-08T16:23:48.771-08:00"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"It is indeed. Days 1 thru 7 of my "25 Days of Christmas Countdown" have been nothing short of amazing. I have enjoyed every bit of it!<br />
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Day 1 was filled with excitement as I informed my family & friends about my acceptance back to UCONN! After many-a-year, I took some time in November deciding if it was the best decision for me and if it was the right time to go back and finish my degree. My answers came. And starting in January, I will be a full-time student studying for my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Go Huskies!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 2 was family night...a very important component to the Schimanski household. We took a drive to Springfield, MA to see "Bright Nights"...a drive-thru light spectacular. Complete with hot cocoa, of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 3 was super fun: Movie Night at our church. The night's premire event: <u>The Polar Express</u>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Days 4 was spent baking treats for a cookie swap with friends. I am much more of a "chocolatier" myself...so I made CAKEBALLS instead of cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 5: spent with friends old & new. A yummy potluck, a cookie swap and belly laughs. Jen, you were the perfect hostess! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 6 brought joy to my heart. I spent the evening with my in-laws as we watched my son and fellow band members put on a winter concert. This year Andrew is playing both the clarinet & the saxaphone. That boy makes a mama proud!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 7 was spent with a friend buying gifts for people in need at our church. She has a daughter Andrew's age and the two of them enjoy hanging out with each other. They both came along as we shopped and tried to pick out the perfect gifts. Before we left for Target, I snapped this shot of the setting Decemeber sky:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas blog readers! Thanks for following along on my first week! Hope yours was just as delightful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-3552233479665237502010-11-27T05:56:00.000-08:002010-11-27T05:56:28.396-08:00The Stockings Were Hung.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4ZcM6k4LEst_69Y20RWbk9yCjho1EYZIhx9hs-6eq0bAkLvNeePpA8xdge-mwR0GeFmgBQ2mKw2esWDsn90NyYjgjCub7SIpbD5G0gHHCOvjbJuFMJgje8b5LPNY7HgGvIyiovr6Lqg/s1600/IMG_9824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4ZcM6k4LEst_69Y20RWbk9yCjho1EYZIhx9hs-6eq0bAkLvNeePpA8xdge-mwR0GeFmgBQ2mKw2esWDsn90NyYjgjCub7SIpbD5G0gHHCOvjbJuFMJgje8b5LPNY7HgGvIyiovr6Lqg/s400/IMG_9824.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hubby's schedule has him leaving us next week till mid-December. So yesterday, we got staright to work to get the house decorated so that he could enjoy the the season before leaving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEbyeUSy9wzvypesolAf_ieqcb2NElmCHNgqOehNde0FuSV7Ifs8HdTibYQ3X3T0ROw-Ffx2TtCN0_RSidIr-yToNFDY949At7AkPPOcRmumDe5eE_DaWXaPqvVNz39y43KeNq80_-OA/s1600/IMG_9826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEbyeUSy9wzvypesolAf_ieqcb2NElmCHNgqOehNde0FuSV7Ifs8HdTibYQ3X3T0ROw-Ffx2TtCN0_RSidIr-yToNFDY949At7AkPPOcRmumDe5eE_DaWXaPqvVNz39y43KeNq80_-OA/s400/IMG_9826.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We watched the Macy's Thanksgiving parade (that I DVR'd from the day before) while we decorated the tree. Yes...all of our ornaments are snowmen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lz8RInDBdCJ9ueZo406UmovhTJ8KTDpgjL6KASui456X8z83uTjrCeKKjQYWK0_0XOe0TfNsTH9PgGW962wMF5OgwtV811dRL6z7KQUjR1Y_gLUADt6odhdHTd2JQY49785BaZuKm2s/s1600/IMG_9830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lz8RInDBdCJ9ueZo406UmovhTJ8KTDpgjL6KASui456X8z83uTjrCeKKjQYWK0_0XOe0TfNsTH9PgGW962wMF5OgwtV811dRL6z7KQUjR1Y_gLUADt6odhdHTd2JQY49785BaZuKm2s/s400/IMG_9830.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can enjoy the holiday festivities and not worry about the hustle & bustle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-44207984507451393062010-11-24T07:58:00.000-08:002010-11-24T07:58:14.088-08:00Taking Time To Play.Some people I know have a lot to say. Not me. I figure no one wants to hear my schedule. Everyday. My life's not too-terribly exciting. And I kinda like it that way. Don't get me wrong...I've got a LOT going on...but we ALL have a lot going on. And really, I have no interest in re-hashing it all. Where am I going with all this? A daily post on my blog is just something I can't get done right now. Until I reach a point where I can show you all something I've made everyday, I've got nothin'.<br />
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I do, however, have something today. <br />
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Saturday I spent the 1st half of the day at my friend Cookie's house. She recently moved to the sticks (for you locals...that's Norfolk, CT) with her hubby to a gorgeous, sprawling ranch with lots of woods. Beautiful! We spent the afternoon downstairs in her scrap room. I was so excited to start my "December Daily - Christmas Countdown" mini album designed by <a href="http://www.homegrownhospitality.typepad.com/">Stephanie Ackerman</a>. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the ingredients to create a beautiful Christmas Countdown are included in her kit. I changed mine up a bit to reflect my personal style and my pictures, but I love how she put the coordinating pieces all together. I'll get back to this in a moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some pics of Cookie's scrap room:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIRw7CvWFkPRfmpYJ87BAK5473jOM8CPBeW266yezNO4E856i_W4d0XagHT7DCoBBnt4jD0rjs38IuDFXHdhxdyJaEYHQaig6GQpX8QsNtvVD1yAjClI_Rc_VnQQOn7MWVYxZt4wE248/s1600/IMG_9807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIRw7CvWFkPRfmpYJ87BAK5473jOM8CPBeW266yezNO4E856i_W4d0XagHT7DCoBBnt4jD0rjs38IuDFXHdhxdyJaEYHQaig6GQpX8QsNtvVD1yAjClI_Rc_VnQQOn7MWVYxZt4wE248/s400/IMG_9807.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her cardstock is color-coordinated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZh7MJYBX6EIYezUvKzb5nsClfh259fdj5LUtlW2Fd3lNXQVT63Z-jwevZULG7dwEjMD__JAagIHrL0a1MmoI5uomD50mIo06Nsr6Ir7mD5uEyHzjRxsVlsnSlr8DNCkCVY3u2MQB19w/s1600/IMG_9808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZh7MJYBX6EIYezUvKzb5nsClfh259fdj5LUtlW2Fd3lNXQVT63Z-jwevZULG7dwEjMD__JAagIHrL0a1MmoI5uomD50mIo06Nsr6Ir7mD5uEyHzjRxsVlsnSlr8DNCkCVY3u2MQB19w/s400/IMG_9808.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has everything she needs right at her fingertips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZdQyyOwp3VMXYk8wM3aXkN30-8Lnd9DDn7XHSOk90554fB8YshAWc9EMtnO35NdzfUmD21b2w36EA1oW44uWzHQIKlDjfWw3wvFUrOQo4WXymuP6gE_SL1PV2Dtb5fv_y-uXF8cK4EE/s1600/IMG_9803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZdQyyOwp3VMXYk8wM3aXkN30-8Lnd9DDn7XHSOk90554fB8YshAWc9EMtnO35NdzfUmD21b2w36EA1oW44uWzHQIKlDjfWw3wvFUrOQo4WXymuP6gE_SL1PV2Dtb5fv_y-uXF8cK4EE/s400/IMG_9803.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the island in the middle is great for spreading out. I've got to get my act together & re-do my stiudio space!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for my Christmas Countdown album, I worked on it again on Monday. I'm finished thru page 19, including the cover. I can't wait to get it finished this weekend. Then, I'll be all ready to capture my December moments, one day at a time. It's important to stop and celebrate the season each & everyday. After Christmas, I'll print my photos and adhere them to my completed album. And my memories of the season will be saved forever. Take time this holiday season to remember the moments that matter. Create a keepsake of your own and have it for many Christmases to come. Wishing you & yours a very happy Thanksgiving holiday!</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-45536567760845153642010-11-16T09:18:00.000-08:002010-11-16T09:18:29.716-08:00Taking A Moment To Catch Up.Things have been C. R. A. Z. Y. busy these past few (10+) days. The scrapbook store had a retreat we sponsored in Simsbury, I had pies to help deliver for the PTO fundraiser, Andrew started the junior swim team, and hubby had to make an emergency visit to the knee doctor for a cortisone shot. Not to mention the 5000+ other things I had going on. But today I am taking a wee-bit of a break to get myself somewhat caught up.<br />
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I've got a few sponsor opportunities I am working on. Last night I made some toppers for my bags of goodies:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtsI1ndYQq5MEbCdtETDOpxS-jlNSe97nVaZS_I6IgWYcfQh3YlVTmlD5t3kRWAZx1DyKtYxUdMBsNFFsW0MDw3RK8jAm-hkmFD0VSd7accZKa1d6frnXgWvYl-9nNkJ7qCl1DgaD6MI/s1600/IMG_9789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtsI1ndYQq5MEbCdtETDOpxS-jlNSe97nVaZS_I6IgWYcfQh3YlVTmlD5t3kRWAZx1DyKtYxUdMBsNFFsW0MDw3RK8jAm-hkmFD0VSd7accZKa1d6frnXgWvYl-9nNkJ7qCl1DgaD6MI/s400/IMG_9789.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I purchased my very own stamp from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/scribblingclub">Scribbling Club</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I'm working on these:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've got a list full of things to get done before I head off to work. It'll be a late night for me, but tomorrow is my day off...maybe I can sneak in a nap. </div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-88456637398835613832010-11-07T14:54:00.000-08:002010-11-07T15:09:51.294-08:00A Good Day.A great big thanks to all the ladies who came out today to spend their Sunday with Debbie & I working on their calendars. I had a wonderful time teaching, laughing & having fun. It was a lot of hard work...<br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-11078426035591889622010-11-05T19:14:00.000-07:002010-11-05T19:14:42.827-07:00A New Adventure Begins.If there is one thing I dislike, it's coming off a new routine. I know myself...once I fall off my wagon, it's hard for me to start up again. I was going strong with my blog posts...and then...WHAM-O! I missed a day. But I've had a real busy week, so I'm trying to get over it. Trying...<br />
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Today was no exception to the busy-ness. Hubby came home at 2am (yes, you read that right...) this morning. That woke the dog up. And with the dog up barking, I was up. And I stayed up. All through the night. And now it is 10pm...and here I am writing to all of you. I ought to have my head examined! It's been a really long day. *Yawn.*<br />
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Back to my title. Adventures. We're always starting new ones around here...especially this time of year. Tonight Andrew started the Jr. Laser Swim Team at the YMCA. It was his 1st time, so we all were a bit anxious. But, being the proud mama that I am, I have to tell ya that he was F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C. He didn't stop once. I am so proud of him.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have two more long days ahead of me so I am off to bed for some much needed rest. Wishing all my peeps a good evening. Sweet dreams!</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-21090267209427871062010-11-03T12:08:00.000-07:002010-11-03T12:09:52.257-07:00Switching GearsOn the 1st Saturday of November our church plays host to a Fall Festival. This year's event is this Saturday, November 4th from 9am to 3pm. We offer handmade crafts, baked goods, a raffle drawing for beautiful baskets and a yummy lunch with homemade soups, sandwiches, hotdogs and desserts. If you are local and would like to stop by, we would love to have you. Admission is free and is handicap accessible. <br />
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I often assign myself the job of creating a "snowman-type" craft every year. For anyone who knows me, you know I ADORE snowmen...country-folksy type snowmen. We decorate our tree every year with snowmen ornaments. So, I don't mind crafting them for the fair. Here is one I am finishing up today:<br />
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</div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-53343806693783232512010-11-02T18:28:00.000-07:002010-11-02T18:29:25.358-07:00Teaming Up To Teach With A Good FriendIf you local & are looking for a great gift-giving idea, consider signing up for this spectacular calendar class, offered by my friend Debbie...and me. Take a peek:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Debbie B. & Christy have teamed up to offer an 8 x 8 calendar class on Sunday, Nov 7th, 10am to 5pm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Feel free to bring a lunch or go out...we'll break for a half an hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*This class always sells out, and we've got a limited number of seats available. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Cost is $62.50 per calendar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Call to reserve your spot soon. 860.693.9197</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Can't make the class? Call to sign up for a kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*These make great holiday gifts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I came across this pic today from one of my cyber friends, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/stephanie.ackerman1">Stephanie Ackerman</a>. Her passion for life and her optimism inspite of doubt really inspire me to be a better person. Her work is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! She is a self-taught "crafter-extraordinaire" but don't take my word for it. Go take a peak at her work on her <a href="http://www.homegrownhospitality.typepad.com/">blog</a>. Tell her I sent you!<br />
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Most mornings she is kind enough to remind us we are all here for a reason. Today's Facebook post was fitting for me:<br />
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</div>Doesn't this just make you think for a second? Wow. She's right. We all have that potential. Thanks Stephanie! You have shaped my goals for today.<br />
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Make you day extra-ordinary. Why? Because you can! Happy November everyone!Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322323580091798985.post-66338968599487687832010-10-31T13:04:00.000-07:002010-10-31T13:04:16.352-07:00It's Finally Here!Happy Halloween everyone!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKzKKIUl3iEpGU7wmH4M4xXJa4LK6TOpPQ5sHaCwXFpnorOzDoikJ6SG_uncdF61KF-yOju_5o5aVwLCj1Wn3Ns-oFD2t95p7BV-gsg1EOKoY06zoAARiY_gLmoSl4VsV32O4LFJvI_s/s1600/IMG_0695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRKzKKIUl3iEpGU7wmH4M4xXJa4LK6TOpPQ5sHaCwXFpnorOzDoikJ6SG_uncdF61KF-yOju_5o5aVwLCj1Wn3Ns-oFD2t95p7BV-gsg1EOKoY06zoAARiY_gLmoSl4VsV32O4LFJvI_s/s400/IMG_0695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This afternoon we carved our pumpkins and we're all set for our trick-or-treaters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a very safe & happy halloween. </div>Just Scrappin' Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566907064950178003noreply@blogger.com1