New job

So proud of our son and his new job. He started work at a small company almost 2 yeas ago after graduating from college. Now he has moved on to a job at the Local community College!

Pagemaps sketch

My take

I had a lot of fun with this!!

May Challenge

It is time for the Monday Mixed Media Group May Challenge . Titled Dear Me the challenge was to write a letter to yourself and praise yourself for how you have done.

So my piece IS SO OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE THAT I AM VISITING SANDEE IN NORTH CAROLINA!!!!!

So my twin sister, the artistic one, called last week to tell me about this you tube video she watched where they applied layers of tissue paper to make texture on a canvas. Then they added a multitude of 3 dimensional objects.

She told me I should try this! So I watched the videos and here is my attempt. I had this brilliant idea to  make a heart so modge podged twisted pieces and sheets of tissue paper into the shape. Finally I wrote my letter on tissue and also glued that into the shape. The words were showing until I misted it. I added flowers, lace, etc. And here it is!!!

I keep going back and playing and changing - adding and taking away. I think I need to leave it alone for a few days:)

Monday Challenge

 Monday inspiration challenge at Paper Crafter's Corner

Loved the red, white and black. Used some typed paper strips I had to make a little congrats card

Flat Stanley

A twopeas Poster asked for volunteers to do a Flat Stanley for her class. I told her I would so today Flat Stanley toured my town. I compiled the pics into an album and added some info about where Stanley visited.  Here is his tour:

Color Challenge

There is a color challenge at Life Paper Scrapbook. I found this old photo in an album when I was looking for something else. It made me laugh. I have no idea why the kids were in the laundry baskets but it looks like they were having fun!!

Fancy Pants

Loving the sketch at Fancy Pants

I was lucky enough to win Trendsetter which was perfect for this layout

A couple of weeks ago Jen donated over a foot of hair to Locks of Love! This is the third time she has done this!!I am so proud of her! These papers, stickers and banners were just perfect!

Gift Challenge - Moxie Fab world

I saw a call at Moxie Fab World for a paper crafting gift. Just finished making these for a friend! Why not personalize some wine charms using paper scraps, inks, stamps, etc.  I had some old winter themed charmed and I just covered those up. These can be personalized with names or dates or a theme. Quick and easy too!

A Mother's Love

Given that it was just Mother's day, I thought this would be a perfect theme for this layout.

I was drawn to this Pagemaps sketch. Here is my take

I have a photo of my grandmother, my mom and me. I found a wonderful poem about mothers and their love.

This is also for Frosted Design's black, white and 1 challenge. I used black, white and pink.

Thanks for looking!

Frosted Designs Winner

The DT over at Frosted Designs loved this layout as much as I did and it was the winner of the Doilies and Sketch contest!!!

Thank you so much! 

Robin Hood

When the kids were little we attended a Renaissance Festival. While the girls got flower garland head bands, Rob got a Robin Hood hat. He looked so cute!

Still LOVING Fancy Pants Down by the Shore!!