Club Got Sketch - Sketch #2

As you know, the last few weeks have been ridiculously busy for me. I have been planning our school's trip to Tennessee for Global Finals, volunteering with the yearbook (for both the elementary and middle schools - sshhhhh don't tell Dominic, he'll kill me!) and so many other things too!

However, I have definitely been scrapping!!! Here is Sketch #2 of Club Got Sketch - if you are a fan of sketches, you will love love love Val Salmon's sketches!

Here is my interpretation of Sketch #2.

Supplies:  Close to my Heart (cardstock): BasicGrey (pattern paper, chipboard elements, border stickers, alphas, journal spot); American Crafts (pen); stitching; Kaiser (pearls)

Supplies:  Bazzill (cardstock); Fancy Pants (pattern paper, die cut stickers, border stickers); Maya Road (chipboard flags); Tattered Angels (glimmer mist); American Crafts (alphas); ribbon (source unknown)

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Catchin' Up!!!

Well, I must confess that I was feeling rather overwhelmed these last 2 weeks in preparation for our Spring Break vacation. Why is it that things appear to compound and spin out of control just before leaving on vacation? Why does everyone *need* everything before one must leave??? Why are all the meetings required to happen before vacation??? It never fails; that is what happens, along with other mishaps along the way.

One of the *must-do* meetings was the Passion for Excellence award Madison received from Melissa Hollingsworth. It was a FABULOUS ceremony. Melissa was an excellent speaker, so much so, that I was moved to tears hearing her story. I also loved how Melissa made time to meet one-on-one with Madison, giving Madison a close and personal interview. Her story was rather timely as Madison has several amazing opportunities in the very near future.

Please indulge me and let me share a few photos of the event.

(I had to drag Danielle to the ceremony as she was home sick with a sinus infection. Our appointment with the pediatrician was in the afternoon. Although she doesn't look very sick in this picture! LOL)

Melissa AND Madison were great sports, including Danielle in this shot.

Melissa and Madison with Mrs. Davidson, the Principal.

The plaque presentation with Mr. Banderk and Mrs. Davidson. (I wish my lens was faster or I had learned to unlock my aperature...sigh...) Technically not the best picture but it captured the spirit of the moment.

Thanks for indulging me and letting me have a proud Mommy moment!

Really, The Weekend?

These last 10 days have been rough, as in really bad rough. Let's see...Danielle had a double ear infection and was home from school for a week, then Madison and Dominic became ill annnnnnnnd lastly, I got sick :-( I am STILL sick. It never fails - when I get sick, I get it the worst and for the longest...sigh...lucky me, I guess!

However I have done some scrapping!!! Not as much as I would like but still some. Yeah me! I still gotta feed the soul :-)

Supplies:  Close to my Heart (cardstock); The Girls Paperie (pattern paper); BoBunny (blossoms); The Twinery (twine); coluzzle (circle cutter); Kaisercraft (gems); EK Success (scallop edge punch); American Crafts (foam alphas, jewel brads); acrylic letters (source unknown); Versamagic (liquid chalk)

This layout was completed for Shotz Sketches on the Scrap Shotz blog.  The lovely Laura Gilhuly designed the sketch and we both did an interpretation of the sketch in our own styles.

Club Got Sketch #1

I've posted the pre-sketch for the class in an earlier post....and I think you'll agree that Val's sketches are amazingly versatile. Here is my interpretation of Sketch #1 for Club Got Sketch; again, another equally versatile sketch. Oh the options are endless.

My interpretation is a rotation of posted sketch.

Supplies:  Bazzill (swiss dots cardstock); BoBunny (pattern paper, chipboard elements, rubs, gems); American Crafts (alphas); October Afternoon (year); Cosmo Cricket (phrases); EK Success (border punch); stitching (Scrap Shotz mini kit)

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The Inspired Scrapper - Love Challenge

In February, The Inspired Scrapper hosted a Love challenge. I had to think about how I would tackle this challenge. I mean, it would be easy to scrap about who I loved and what I loved and so on. Being somewhat obstinate, I wanted to take a fresh approach to the challenge; I just wasn't' exactly sure what "fresh approach" it was yet! LOL

After pondering the challenge, I decided to look through my pictures for some inspiration. Well, lo and behold, look at the picture I found! Isn't it just perfect for the challenge? That's what I thought too! My little Danielle has always been a very thoughtful, caring and joyous child. She has also always been somewhat protective of me. If I am having a difficult day, Danielle will go out of her way to do something special for me or say something extra sweet to cheer me up. When I ask her "Why?" she does these things, she almost always answers, "Oh Mommy, actually, it's just love." Isn't that just the cutest answer??

Here is my layout:

Supplies:  Close to my Heart (yardstick); BasicGrey (pattern paper, journal spot, canvas tag, alphas, jewelled paper clips); Versamagic (chalk ink); American Crafts (pen for journaling)

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China Doll

These pictures were the result of an impromptu photo shoot. On this September day, I think it was September 24, 2010 (?) Danielle and I were deciding what to wear for Photo Day. Danielle is SO proud to be half Chinese and my Mom, or more affectionally known as Pau Pau, wanted to wear this dress. Who am I to argue? Especially with an imp who has mischievious eyes????

Supplies:  Close to my Heart (cardstock); My Little Shoebox (pattern paper, cardstock stickers, glitter alphas); stitching

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Yes, A Card!

If you follow this blog, you know that I rarely make cards - I feel card challenged! But I recently picked up some My Little Shoebox and I was inspired to make a card with the leftovers.

Supplies:  Close to my Heart (cardstock); My Little Shoebox (pattern paper, die cut stickers); Cosmo Cricket (mini alphas); EK Success (corner punch)

I must say that the quality of the My Little Shoebox papers are FANTASTIC! I love that the paper is sturdy, doesn't crumble when you mist it, and the die cut stickers are like thick cardstock! I have recently discovered this manufacturer and it is ON my list of favorites!

Do you like My Little Shoebox? What are your favorite lines?