Number 7!!

I created this layout quite a few years ago with one of my very first Scrapbook Groups. This stamp set was (maybe still is) one of my favourites and the group really enjoyed creating this wintery scene.

A very magical evening occurred a few nights before my daughter was to leave for a student exchange in Australia for 6 months. It was about midnight; the snow falling outside was so incredibly bright it looked like it was late afternoon. So my dd and I decided to go for a walk - the beautiful fluffly snow flakes were coming down so quickly we had to keep brushing the snow away from our hats, glasses and the dog! The snow was up to our calves by the time we decided to head for home after about an hour. My dd said it was a wonderful memory to take with her to Australia. This layout has been sitting around for a long time but when I printed these pics, it all came together magically!!!

7/52 with lots more to come!

Finally...

I hope I'm back on track although I seem to have lost my mojo somewhere so if you have any extra, package it up and send my way, please. This layout was done quite awhile ago for one of my monthly workshops but I just put the pictures and some journaling on. This little guy (1 of 4) lives quite aways from us so we don't get to cuddle him very often. We still think he's a star!

I'm coming back soon with lots of cards and a few layouts.

tfl :)

Layout Challenge

These two layouts were created for the Funky Swap that Tina Winship hosts! I love the concept of these swaps and signed up for the Spring and Male Child groups. The first layouts "Happy Mothers Day" uses the beautiful Olivia paper pack and Dream stamp set with some of our pearl opaques. The second layout "Welcome Baby" used a few different paper packs (thanks, Roz, for the idea) and the Tiny Tabs. It also features my newest grandson ... only an hour old in these pics. THe swaps I got back in return are beautiful. Haven't put them together yet but I will soon and post them. There is lots of catching up to do! But I have taken another idea from Roz (that girlfriend is full of wonderful creative ideas) to build all kinds of cards from all my scraps. I will get through the Wishes book soon!!! Check back for pics of all the cards that are being created!!!!

Finally some cards...

Ok so now I feel like I have at least started my self imposed challenge for this year. The cards above were mostly CASEd and while I can`t remember the original artist, I can thank you for your creativity. I am attempting to use of some very old paper packs so I have made quite a few of each of these designs.

I have done a few scrapbook layouts but haven`t taken the picture yet. Can`t quite believe it is already March Break! Got some catchin`up to do!!!

It's a Beautiful Boy!!!

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in quite awhile...or, as it looks, I haven't scrapbooked in awhile either!

I have been scrapbooking as in getting myself together for a swap I am in. I'll post those layouts soon. I am now 6 and soon to be 7 layouts behind not to mention the cards I should be working on!

But ... I am a new grandma!! My daughter had a 9lb 15 oz baby boy on February 1st. His name is Greyson Charles Brunke and he is absolutely beautiful! We are all so in love!

So, I will be scrapbooking soon, and a lot I'm sure, but for now I am enjoying the newness of him and finishing up my swap. You will see lots of layouts featuring Greyson so stay tuned!

It's 2011!!!

This is going to be a great year!!! My new grandson will be arriving any day now. He is my daughter's first born and we are all looking forward to meeting him. My youngest daughter will be leaving next week for a 6 month student exchange in Australia (not near Brisbane!); my step daughter just got engaged; and this is the year of a monumental birthday for me! I'm going to drink it all in and enjoy...and of course take lots of pictures for a wonderful 2011 Scrap Book!!! Woohoo!!!

I am also embarking on another challenge with some of the ladies from last years challenge and my wonderful friend Roz. We are joining Jenn and Roxy from last year and a few newbies. Our challenge is 52 layouts this year plus 2 cards per month. Roz and I are going to work our way through Helen Onulak's Scrapbook Challenges using the how-to books (thank you, Helen) and we are going to make every card in the Wishes how-to book! We can do it!!!

Okay, so it's already heading into week 3 of January 2011 so I best get my butt in gear!! Wanna join? Put a post in my comment section and I will link you up.

Happy New Year, everyone. Bring on the challenges!!!