Time for Scrapping

 In just a few days, we will be leaving to spend the winter out west. I was packing up scrapbook supplies to bring but instead sat down and got to work.  Cleaning and packing can wait until tomorrow:)

My grandson is all about Transformers which was the obvious choice for his birthday them this year. 

I grabbed Graphic 45's Come One and All to document the event. I printed and fussy cut some of his favorites. We created Optimus Prime using cupcakes and pieces of a large balloon that we cut and backed with fondant. It was a hit!

I am working on a few other layouts. If I finish I will share! 

I appreciate your stopping by and for the kind words!

Happy Thanksgiving

 The turkey is in the oven and the house smells amazing!

Taking a moment to reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. Children who are employed and own their own homes. Everyone is healthy. There are two grandchildren who keep us very busy and bring smiles and joy. 

We are celebrating Christmas with our son today as we will be heading to Arizona next week. He made these turkeys in 2nd grade

I am also grateful to those of you who stop by just to look and or to leave comments! I appreciate you. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello

  Hello!

Let me reintroduce myself. Seems I have been gone and neglected my poor blog! 

Life is busy especially now with 2 grandchildren. Lauren is 7 and Reilly is 5. They reside in Arizona which means we have been spending quite a bit of time there. For the past 5 years we have rented and or stayed with the kids for most of the winter. 

I am happy to say we now own a condo in Chandler! It is close to the grandkid's house and their school. We got it all furnished in the two weeks we were there in August. We will be heading back out there shortly for most of the winter. 

This had obviously impacted my creative time but I did just participate in the Rogue river Artists Association Holiday Art Market. It was a great show and I happily sold many of my cards as well as a few paintings. 

I am still trying to get some scrapping done as well. I have SOOOO many photos of the grandkids that I will never be caught up!

Here are this year's  first day of school pics and the annual school photos. 

It seems I disappeared

 And another year has come and gone. I started a post in November which is still in draft. 

This is what happens when your grandkids live across the country and you spend most of the winter there and then fly back and forth the rest of the year. But, I wouldn't have it any other way! 

We have been back since May. The littles turned 7 and 5 this spring:) They are growing up so fast. Lauren has no front teeth! She has replaced her dolls with Little Live Pets.  Reilly still has his trains but he is playing with Transformers more and more each day. 

The art group is having a Pop Up Market on June 22. Since we returned from Arizona I have been busy getting ready for this. I have 

I have new paintings and cards. Should be a fun day! 

I am Back but will be Leaving:):)

 The grandkids arrive from phoenix in about 6 hours! The house is ready, the fridge filled with their favorite foods and goodie bags are all set. For the next month I will e busy! They will be in Michigan for a week including 4 days at our cottage up north. Then I am flying back with them to babysit until school starts mid July. I will not be back home until July 21. 

I did manage to get two layouts done yesterday. Both used the current sketch from Sketch N Scrap.

I chose to document Lauren's and Reilly's haircuts in February. I saved hair from both of them and used clear keepsake envelopes to include that on the layouts. Lauren went with a much shorter style. Reilly lets them spike his hair but then wants it combed down:)

 Thank you for stopping by! 

Time Flies!

 I have no excuse except.....................when we are with the grandkids for the winter, I do not have as much time to create and/or share:) I would not trade those days for anything though. 

We are back home now for a while. Last week I managed to complete quite a few layouts. Every couple of months Walgreens offers a coupon for a free 8 x 10. I have been collecting them and started scrapping those first, 

It makes the process quick and easy! 

For those of you who are still following me, thank you! I appreciate it.

Cannonsburg Artisan Barn

 I was thrilled to be asked to participate again this year in the Cannonsburg Artisan Barn. It is a lovely shopping experience with a variety of handmade gift items includes wool mittens, jewlery, my handmade cards and ornaments and so much more! It is set in a quaint barn and is the perfect place to find a gift for that person who is hard to shop for. It is located on the corner of Cannonsburg Road and Hartwell. Hours are

    Wednesday 6-8 pm

    Friday 9 am - 5 pm

    Saturday  9 am - 3 pm

Here is my little corner of the barn! I will be heading there tomorrow to add more ornaments to the tree. There are many designs to choose from! 

I appreciate your support. 

Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. They mean more to me than you know.