the end to my 30 day challenge

Here is the rest of my work from September for my 30 day challenge. I did awesome if I do say so myself. I did however not complete all 30 days, there were 5 days that I did nothing creative. This challenge I set for myself was actually quite hard. I struggled some days to find time and somedays I forced myself to make something, which is hard when you're not feeling the creative energy. The challenge did however make me more aware of the happiness I felt when I did create, when I made time for myself. I know I can't create everyday but I will make more time for myself to get down to my space, to feel the positive energy from creating something fabulous.

Papers: MME, alphas: Authentique

papers: Echo Park, embellishments: Echo Park, Girls Paperie, Making Memories, Authentique

 

papers: Echo Park, embellishments: Echo Park,  Making Memories

This is the kit of the month for October that I put together at Treasured Memories, you can see the kit and the write up here. The following work is what I made using product from my the kit. The only thing I added in is the cardstock used for the cards. I have more product left from the kit so I plan on creating a few more pieces with it.

an ear infection

We have had an "adventurous" few days over here. Anna had been sick with a runny nose for about 12 days, it was a cold, not too much you can do for her. Then on Friday she started getting a fever which went away with tylenol so I didn't think too much of it. The worst part of her being sick, she can't sleep and the poor thing has bad sleeping habits as it is. Then on Sunday she spiked a fever and we had our first (and I'll pray last) trip to the emergency room. Turns out she had a bad ear infection and now she's on 10 days of antibiotics. She is already feeling better, sleeping better and have way more fun. It's nice to have her back, I was missing her laughs and chatty chats she has with her toys. It's also nice to have Cory & I in better moods.

Here is the layout I made last night while watching some of the new tv shows to start the fall line up.

paper and embellishments: Pink Paislee, alphas: American Crafts

This is a Christmas card that Jacky shared with me. It is super cute, I love these cutie stamps she's using! Thanks for sharing Jacky!

weekend work

This is the last 3 day's creations, a layout, 3 cards (one not shown), and this morning I finished decorating all the envelopes for various goodies I'm sending out in the mail. Other than that I have a house full of sick people and a baby that refuses to sleep unless she's laying on you.
Tired eyes over here.
Lots of coffee to drink.
Starbucks should deliver.

Have a wonderful day friends, Happy Sunday to you all.

papers: MME Lost & Found 1 & 2, embellishments: MME, alphas: American Crafts

papers: MME Lost & Found 1 & 2, cardstock: Bazzill

papers: MME Lost & Found, sentiment sticker: Jillibean Soup

happiness

I stopped at Treasured Memories yesterday to pick up product for my next class and totally went gaga over a bunch of new product. I picked up new 7 Gypsies, Jillibean Soup, 2 templates from Crafter's Workshop and some of the K&Company Smash product that I missed out on the first time it came into the store. I need professional help.
I am half way through my 30 day creative challenge and am keeping up really well, only missing the 2 days I created cards for a class. There is still time to get in on the challenge, read the original post here.

I played around with the Crafter's Workshop templates last night while creating my layout. I played it safe with the dots but they have so many great designs I may have to get a bit more adventurous. This is a layout of Anna's first swing ride, she absolutely loved it! She was squealing and laughing the entire time, it was so great to catch pure happiness on her face.

papers: Jillibean Soup, swiss dot template: Crafter's Workshop, alphas: American Crafts, date stamp: K&Company

I had to share this picture of my sweet girl. This is her standing for the first time for an extended period of time, I got a little teary (of course). She has been attempting to take that first step.... it won't be long!

I am a huge fan of this fabulous woman so I am excited to share these next two layouts from Lisa. She has used various templates from Crafter's Workshop and her pages have turned out beautifully! Go check out her work here, it's great! Thank you for sharing Lisa!

This is a layout that Jacky created for her granddaughter's first birthday. The balloons as journaling spots are a great idea! Thank you Jacky for sharing this special layout with us!

Thanks for sharing ladies! You rock!

ps. I moved my flickr link from my side bar and created a page at the top of my blog for my albums- check it out

a halloween layout

I created this layout yesterday using the new Echo Park Halloween papers. I love all things Halloween and was excited to use some of the new Halloween papers I have bought. Anna was due on November 5 and part of me wanted her to arrive early so I could dress her up ;-) When she didn't come early, in fact she was a week late, I had Cory paint my belly to celebrate this fun day! I though it turned out so great and it was fun to finally scrapbook this picture, I had forgotten how big my belly was.

paper: Echo Park. embellishments: Echo Park, Authentique, Girl's Paperie, misc. alphas: Heidi Swapp

a chilly sunday

After the beautiful week we had here with temperatures in the +30, I wasn't expecting yesterday to be so chilly. It was dreary and rainy all day so Anna & I stayed in and made the best of it. We could finally use the oven so we baked up a storm. We made chocolate chip, pecan and walnut cookies. We made buns (not the easiest thing to do with a 10 month old hanging of your leg), they're pictured below and while they are not the most beautiful things they are Delicious! Nothing better than a bun fresh out of the oven smothered in butter... Yummm!  Then we made a creamy lentil soup for supper. I have to be honest, by the time Cory got home from work I was exhausted but I did get time in for creating when everyone had gone to bed.
I have added a link to my Flickr albums on the right. I have added all the layouts I've been making in an album and hope to continue doing so month by month. I place to share and inspire,I hope you have a chance to check it out.

My dear friend Nancy took these pictures of Anna & I when she was 6 weeks old. This one is my favorite, with my tattoo showing and her peaking over my shoulder- so wonderful!

 papers: Prima, alphas: Authentique, tags: Ranger

These next three pages were shared with me by Ginger, they are for her learn something new everyday journal. She continues to create fabulous, beautiful pages for it. This project she is working on actually has me inspired to do something like this for a gratitude journal. Thanks for sharing Ginger! I'll be drawing the winner for last week later tonight and posting tomorrow.

loving this weather, this weekend

Good Morning! We had a fabulous day over here yesterday. The day started with a Pumpkin Spice latte (it's back)  from Starbucks- my most favoritest coffee ever! I hung out in the morning with Chantel making October's kit of the month at Treasured Memories and then I picked up picnic eats and headed to the park with my family. The weather was gorgeous, the sun was hot and the breeze was just right. We took Anna to the park for the first time and put her in a swing- what a blast! I wasn't sure if she's like it but she was squealing and laughing, it was awesome!
As for creating- I'm back on track. I'm not too sure why I set that stupid rule for myself (couldn't be work related creations to count for my 30 days). I have created everyday so I'm pretty happy about that, even if it was for work.
These are my Friday & Saturday creations:

papers: SEI, alphas: Authentique, flower: Prima

I have lots of birthdays to celebrate this month and I made this card for a girlfriend.

papers & embellishments: Pink Paislee- Vintage Vouge

This new paper line from Pink Paislee is FABULOUS! The colors are so pretty and the embellishments that go along with it are beautiful! I love this picture of Anna, I held her like that this morning, Cory & I had a good laugh, she doesn't quite fit anymore and it was hard on the forearm.

I had to share this picture of Anna in the swing, a glimpse at pure happiness. It's wonderful isn't it!

Below are two layouts that Melissa shared with me, both are for e-courses she is taking. She receives prompts via email and then created a layout each day for those prompts. All of her altered clipboards look fabulous! I have some somewhere, I should dig them out for all the lists I like to make! With the exception of one day she has created a layout or two everyday this month! Good for her!!! Thanks for sharing Melissa!You can read & see more from Melissa here.

sweet babies & yesterday's layout

Whenever I see a new baby I can hardly believe how tiny they are, these two were no exception! The tiniest, sweetest, most adorable twins! Dalton is in the blue and Owen is in the white. They're gorgeous! They're perfect!  I just snuggled and kissed and smelled and then snuggled them some more! My friend Karen looked absolutely fabulous, I am beyond happy for her fabulous family! Mwah!

With teeny tiny, brand new babies on the brain I came home and scrapbooked pictures from Anna's first Christmas. She is so adorable. Time goes by far too fast, she is getting so big. It shouldn't surprise you that I used MME's new Christmas line- so fabulous! (sorry for the crooked picture- can't seem to get a better one)

paper & embellishments: MME

2 days down

Yesterday was a fabulous sort of day, despite the fact that it felt like winter- I was sure it would snow. It's suppose to be +20 today, that's Alberta weather for you. Anyways, Anna & I drove to Camrose (it's half way for us) to meet my mom for lunch, it always makes me so happy to see how excited she gets when she sees her Gramma. There were quite a few squeals. Anna had her first meal from a kids menu (and I didn't have my camera- boo) For $5.99 she got pasta, apple juice and and an ice cream treat. I want to order from the kids menu!
We popped into Treasured Memories on the way home and I drooled over (and bought) some new product. The layout I made yesterday used the paper & embellishments from one of the new lines: Random Collection by Crate Paper and it is BEAUTIFUL! The chipboard elements are to die for. When everything in a line is fabulous it makes creating something so much easier. I love these pictures, especially the one of all three of us. I see pure joy when I look at it, it makes me so flippin' happy!

paper & embellishments: Crate

To read the original post for my 30 days of creativity in September pop on over here. Come hang out and make stuff with me.

creative challenge- day one

Good Morning! Day one of my 30 day creativity challenge- so far so good. As you may have noticed from the past few 5 layouts I am LOVING the new My Mind's Eye. Here is my layout from yesterday, you really can't go wrong with these fabulous papers & embellishments!

paper & embellishments: my mind's eye, alphas: american crafts, word stickers: authentique

I had lots of response to the challenge and that has me super excited- I can't wait to see what you have to share. A few things I forgot to mention to those of you participating- you will get your name entered in the draw each day that you participate for the week. This week has 4 days- Thursday through Sunday- 4 days to send me something- 4 chances to win. Otherwise each week will be Monday through Sunday. I will post your work on my blog in the evening on the following day giving you time to send me your work, for example Mondays work will go up Tuesday evening.

I am seriously so excited about all this!



more my mind's eye

paper & embellishments: my mind's eye, alphas: authentique

looking back

This is the first layout I've done of her birth. I cried as I journaled, remembering how helpless I felt, how panic raced through me, how I frantically asked the doctors & nurses a million questions. I look at this photo and it hurts my heart but also reminds me to be so very grateful that she is healthy and happy.

paper & embellishments: My Mind's Eye

new scrapbooking goodies

The new My Mind's Eye paper & embellishments came into stores last week and it is gorgeous! I had a budget... set way too low... so needless to say I went over! In my defense Chantel said that it has been at least a year since I have bought anything for myself. Can you believe that! A year! That must be a record or something! Here are two of the layouts I have finished so far with my new goodies.

paper & embellishments: my mind's eye, alphas: authentique

paper & embellishments: my mind's eye, alphas: american crafts

I just wanted to send a little shout out to the fabulous Ginger- Happy Birthday Ginger ! I hope you had a great day!