Girl time this weekend…and we make happy’s to give away for friends and co-workers.
It’s the girl time that make me happy!
What do you do for fun?
Blessings.
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Category: scrapbook
Cute Stuff
I am on vacation this week, and it has been somewhat okay. We have an older vehicle that needed belt repair for a long while, and this week the battery decided it was time to stop working as well. Repaired to the tune of $420 later. But I am not going to let that ruin my time off…too much to do…and do it joyfully.
This is what some call a staycation…staying at home while I have vacation from work (bonus – I am not sick). I have goals, and a list of priorities to accomplish this week. Weekends never seem to be long enough for my organizing, and the week just piles stuff back up. So it is a never ending circle it seems.
Anyway…one of the goals this week was to empty out my pantry. I knew it was bad, but really had no idea how bad it truly was. Jar of Alfredo sauce: expiration Feb 2006! Yep, that plus a lot more. 2 large black garbage bags full, and some time later = organized. For the moment anyway. I had the kids help, and hopefully that will play into keeping it for longer than 3 days.
NOTHING on top of the refrigerator!!! I love that.
A two drawer system (that I found in the garage), and some other tubs (that I can’t find the lids) organized the chips and pasta. All of my baking ingredients are on one shelf (sugars, cocoa, marshmallows). It may not look like much, but, oh what a beautiful sight it is for us.
I also added a cutie to my scrap closet.
This was a bonus Decor Elements from Stampin’ Up from a couple of months ago. I LOVE their design and ease of application. If you need anything from Stampin’ Up – Julie is great – and you can find her here:
But isn’t it the cutest! Most people won’t see it, but I do from where I sit in the office. I need to get some small chalk and a chalk ledge so that I can get some great use out of it.
Well, back to it…still have more to get done…and it is already Thursday! Have a great day.
Blessings.
Jerry Ann
Office Area
One part of my New Year’s goals was to reorganize my space in our office.
It is coming along, but it still has a long way to go,
but I wanted to show you something I have accomplished.
Plus it is an incentive for me to get busy and finish!
Please excuse the glare from the lamp (bad photos).
I added this wonderful measuring tape from Stampin’ Up to my desk.
It’s official name is “Finial Ruler” from their Decor Elements.
It rocks!!
I applied both lines (the bottom one is used for matching –
but David and I liked the way it looked) plus I think it adds depth.
I applied the 1 inch to the 36 inch sections,
and added the adjoining images for some applique bling.
I love it.
I can use it for sewing (my goal is to pick up sewing again),
and for scrapping and stamping.
YES!
If you need a consultant for your craftiness…
call Julie – she rocks.
I will post pictures of the before (I still can’t believe that it got that bad),
and some of the after pictures soon.
Love,
and blessings,
Jerry Ann
Cards
I love making cards. Once a month, Julie (wonderful, crafty friend), who sells Stampin’ Up, hosts a stamp-a-stack weekend. I always feel NOT crafty when I attend these things. Julie always is the first to tell you that she follows directions, and will take from scrapbook pages or other ideas and make it her own.
I loved learning this technique. We weaved ribbon around a card stock. I fumbled around a lot this day (my hands were not cooperating), but it was so worth it. Ribbon, card stock, color paper, and a stamp. Simple, and really cute.
And then – change the paper, and ribbon…and you have a completely different look.
This is really great for using up extra ribbon.
And, then this rose:
Tear some paper. Emboss the white outer part of the rose. Water paint (yes, with drops of ink on a wet card). Blot if you wanted it lighter (which I did), but I LOVE the effect. You can also dry with an embosser.
Then Marie (another crafty friend – jealous!) had a workshop, and Julie had to step it up. And we did!
These bubbles are a riot! Fun, and really easy.
These petals almost killed me, but OH did I feel crafty! And, I think I could repeat what I did.
Simple concept, and very easy, just detailed.
Simple concept, and very easy, just detailed.
You can find her here…
www.craftasticpassion.com
Tell her where you found her! =)
Enjoy!
