TAG!
I got tagged by Lara... so here goes!
What scrapbook lines/products, etc. do you dislike? I can tell you that I'm not a huge fan of anything overly commercial or too "done"... like the Disney stuff, M&Ms, NFL, NASCAR, etc. I'd rather create my own look if I had pictures to go with those themes (and that's a big IF).
What is the hardest thing you have ever had to scrap? I scrapped the story of my miscarriage for a contest at Praisebooking.com - I had to be careful that I didn't cry on my LO and smear something... but it was worth the cathartic effort.
What technique do you use more than anything else? Hmm... I'm not usually very techniquey - I like to get things finished. I stamp with paint... does that count?
What is the smallest scrap of paper you save? Depends on the paper... usually I'll only save scraps that are at least 3x5. I try to make cards with my scraps pretty quickly - or they'll get lost in the scrap heap.
Have you ever had any scrapbook related injuries? I think I am developing a new repetitive stress injury that I like to call "QuicKutz thumb"... kind of like tennis elbow or barista wrist...
Finish this sentence, "If I wasn't a scrapbooker/stamper, I would spend my money on..." clothes probably... and little stuff for the house.
Give us your best storage or organizational idea. I love my ribbon baskets from the IKEA kitchen section - they hang on a rod that is supposed to be wall-mounted, but I mounted it to the underside of the shelf above my scrap desk. They also have hanging cups that I use for my journaling pens and scissors.
When you received your first publication/DT notification, who did you tell? When I got the call for the Scraptalk DT I jumped up and down squealing in my kitchen - so I guess my girls got the news first. I think I called my dh next. Then I called Rosy.
After answering the questions, tag four of your buddies.
Lisa/Gluestick Girl
Sara*W
Rosy
Lisa/13Lisa
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Is it any wonder???
As I was watching the Winter Olympics these past 2 weeks, I was reminded of how much I love to watch sports that I would never try. I'm pretty sure that I will never try the giant slalom... or the luge... or aerial jumps. But, man, I really love to watch those crazy people. Go BIG or go home!
Of course, I'm such a sappy predictable girl... so I love figure skating. I love the drama - the behind-the-scenes stories - the comebacks - the surprise darlings - I love it all. I was beaming right along Sasha Cohen after her victorious short program...
And then it hit me.
The reason that I was drawn to Sasha Cohen. Not for her grace on the ice - which she has in spades - but because...
she looks like Rory from Gilmore Girls!
Of course, I'm such a sappy predictable girl... so I love figure skating. I love the drama - the behind-the-scenes stories - the comebacks - the surprise darlings - I love it all. I was beaming right along Sasha Cohen after her victorious short program...
And then it hit me.
The reason that I was drawn to Sasha Cohen. Not for her grace on the ice - which she has in spades - but because...
she looks like Rory from Gilmore Girls!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Children slightly better, How's Mom? Pain in the neck
Not the most captivating lead in journalism, I'll grant you that. But I did have the worst stiff neck and ensuing migraine headache yesterday. And it all started with a trip to Pottery Barn. Which is SO strange, because Pottery Barn should have the opposite effect. Go figure!
Did manage to scrap a few things before the headache set in...
Did manage to scrap a few things before the headache set in...
This last one is actually an 8x8... don't let the perspective fool you - I did not scrap a gigantic photo of myself. This was for a swap on 2peas.
Happy Sunday!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Coming off one of the worst nights of my life...
and it was after one of the most pleasant days in recent history, too. That makes it doubly bad.
First - my day - yesterday. Monday. Back when things looked rosy, pure, and hopeful. I went to Karly's - which was great. Her house is SO cute and put together and always makes me feel inspired to get my act together and put together my unfinished rooms. The kids got along well... they adored baby Nolan... who is the cutest thing... Karly went to the grocery store and got me all my favorite things after reading my blog post from a couple of days ago... we spent at least 2 hours just drooling over paper crafts projects and Donna Downey's book. It was heavenly.
But poor little Ms. R was coughing all day long. And once we got home, it just got worse. She was doing okay until she got overly tired... and then the helpless crying, vomiting, and restless non-sleep-filled night began. I felt so helpless, I couldn't do anything to comfort her. And believe me I tried. It was a 6-hour Caillou marathon (thank goodness for our cable DVR thing that has allowed me to accumulate 6 solid hours of Caillou playable upon demand).
We went to the doctor today - and of course, there's nothing more I can do for her but sit tight and ride it out. At least she's been sleeping this afternoon. She's running a high fever, even after taking the Motrin, but I guess her body is conducting it's only special warfare on this virus.
I hate it when they're sick.
First - my day - yesterday. Monday. Back when things looked rosy, pure, and hopeful. I went to Karly's - which was great. Her house is SO cute and put together and always makes me feel inspired to get my act together and put together my unfinished rooms. The kids got along well... they adored baby Nolan... who is the cutest thing... Karly went to the grocery store and got me all my favorite things after reading my blog post from a couple of days ago... we spent at least 2 hours just drooling over paper crafts projects and Donna Downey's book. It was heavenly.
But poor little Ms. R was coughing all day long. And once we got home, it just got worse. She was doing okay until she got overly tired... and then the helpless crying, vomiting, and restless non-sleep-filled night began. I felt so helpless, I couldn't do anything to comfort her. And believe me I tried. It was a 6-hour Caillou marathon (thank goodness for our cable DVR thing that has allowed me to accumulate 6 solid hours of Caillou playable upon demand).
We went to the doctor today - and of course, there's nothing more I can do for her but sit tight and ride it out. At least she's been sleeping this afternoon. She's running a high fever, even after taking the Motrin, but I guess her body is conducting it's only special warfare on this virus.
I hate it when they're sick.
Friday, February 17, 2006
Let's pretend that we're artists and we have this really cool studio...
These are the words straight out of my little girl's mouth this morning. They are happily sitting at the new desk in their room and coloring together. Sharing crayons. Dividing the coloring books equally and peacefully.
It's one of those rare Mommy moments that I revel in. They are getting along. They are sharing a dream. They are copying me!
For a while now, they have been creating little cubbyholes around the house, surrounding themselves with art supplies, and calling it their "studio". Sometimes they scrapbook. Sometimes they just color. Sometimes they create "fashion books" and design dresses for Hilary Duff to wear in her next video.
Have I mentioned that they are 3 and 5?
But I know that they watch and absorb so much. And since Mommy spends long hours in her studio... that's now a beautifully fun part of their pretend-play too. I am so thankful that there is one gift that I feel that I can give them... art. In whatever form and medium they choose to create with.
I get art. I may not get jazzed by volleyball or running or jujitsu or skiing... but I get jazzed by art in so many forms. Yeah, okay. I can do this inspirational Mom thing. I will be remembered. Art will be our thing.
It's one of those rare Mommy moments that I revel in. They are getting along. They are sharing a dream. They are copying me!
For a while now, they have been creating little cubbyholes around the house, surrounding themselves with art supplies, and calling it their "studio". Sometimes they scrapbook. Sometimes they just color. Sometimes they create "fashion books" and design dresses for Hilary Duff to wear in her next video.
Have I mentioned that they are 3 and 5?
But I know that they watch and absorb so much. And since Mommy spends long hours in her studio... that's now a beautifully fun part of their pretend-play too. I am so thankful that there is one gift that I feel that I can give them... art. In whatever form and medium they choose to create with.
I get art. I may not get jazzed by volleyball or running or jujitsu or skiing... but I get jazzed by art in so many forms. Yeah, okay. I can do this inspirational Mom thing. I will be remembered. Art will be our thing.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Aren't people done with these e-mails yet?
Got "tagged" from the non-blogging world (by my pal Shelley) with this:
1. What time did you get up today? 7:00 AM
2. Pearls or Diamonds? Diamonds are a girls best friend!
3. What was the last film you saw? Glory Road - I *heart* Josh Lucas... he went to my high school and I feel compelled to see all of his movies - this one was truly a great film!
4. What is your favorite TV show? If you have to ask that, you don't know me very well. I will condescend to answer... Gilmore Girls. Hands down. Without equal.
5. What did you have for breakfast? Bagle and cream cheese... just like every other morning for the past 20 years.
6. What is your middle name? Maria
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Right now... Greek. yum!
8. What foods do you dislike? Can't say that I'm a huge fan of brussel sprouts or oysters...
9. What are your favorite potato chips? Tim's Cascade - or any other of those really crunchy kind
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? I've been digging the Herbie soundtrack... I'm a sucker for soundtracks.
11. What kind of car do you drive? Toyota Sienna minivan
12. What is your favorite sandwich? Turkey and havarti... but if a Gyro counts as a sandwich, then I'll switch my answer in a heartbeat.
13. What characteristics do you despise in people? Meanness
14. Favorite item of clothing? Zip-front hoodies... pick a color, I've got a few.
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Someplace tropical.
16. What color is your bathroom? Contractor white... still. My towels are pale lime green.
17. Favorite brand of clothing? Style & Co usually captures my attention... I like the I.N.C. designs - but since I'm not a stick, they don't usually look right on me.
18. Where would you retire to? A lake or beach house.
19. Favorite time of day? Late at night when everyone else is asleep.
20. What was your most memorable birthday? 19
20. Where were you born? Virginia
22. Favorite sports to watch? Husky football, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Ski racing... anything Olympics
23. Coke or Pepsi? Diet Dr. Pepper or Diet Pepsi
24. Are you a morning person or night? Night
25. Do you have any pets? Not right now, if we had anything, it would be a cat
26.What did you want to be when you were younger? I'm assuming this means "When I Grow Up" - the answer is teacher
27. What should you be doing right now? hmmm... should is a strong word
28. What are you currently reading? Like Water For Chocolate
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate Chip Mint
31. Red or white wine? Yuck! I'm uncultured... I know it. If I drank, I'd rather have a beer.
32. Do you have any tattoos? No
1. What time did you get up today? 7:00 AM
2. Pearls or Diamonds? Diamonds are a girls best friend!
3. What was the last film you saw? Glory Road - I *heart* Josh Lucas... he went to my high school and I feel compelled to see all of his movies - this one was truly a great film!
4. What is your favorite TV show? If you have to ask that, you don't know me very well. I will condescend to answer... Gilmore Girls. Hands down. Without equal.
5. What did you have for breakfast? Bagle and cream cheese... just like every other morning for the past 20 years.
6. What is your middle name? Maria
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Right now... Greek. yum!
8. What foods do you dislike? Can't say that I'm a huge fan of brussel sprouts or oysters...
9. What are your favorite potato chips? Tim's Cascade - or any other of those really crunchy kind
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? I've been digging the Herbie soundtrack... I'm a sucker for soundtracks.
11. What kind of car do you drive? Toyota Sienna minivan
12. What is your favorite sandwich? Turkey and havarti... but if a Gyro counts as a sandwich, then I'll switch my answer in a heartbeat.
13. What characteristics do you despise in people? Meanness
14. Favorite item of clothing? Zip-front hoodies... pick a color, I've got a few.
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Someplace tropical.
16. What color is your bathroom? Contractor white... still. My towels are pale lime green.
17. Favorite brand of clothing? Style & Co usually captures my attention... I like the I.N.C. designs - but since I'm not a stick, they don't usually look right on me.
18. Where would you retire to? A lake or beach house.
19. Favorite time of day? Late at night when everyone else is asleep.
20. What was your most memorable birthday? 19
20. Where were you born? Virginia
22. Favorite sports to watch? Husky football, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Ski racing... anything Olympics
23. Coke or Pepsi? Diet Dr. Pepper or Diet Pepsi
24. Are you a morning person or night? Night
25. Do you have any pets? Not right now, if we had anything, it would be a cat
26.What did you want to be when you were younger? I'm assuming this means "When I Grow Up" - the answer is teacher
27. What should you be doing right now? hmmm... should is a strong word
28. What are you currently reading? Like Water For Chocolate
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate Chip Mint
31. Red or white wine? Yuck! I'm uncultured... I know it. If I drank, I'd rather have a beer.
32. Do you have any tattoos? No
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Holy Butter Yellow Paint Batman, she blogged....
Do I? Do I actually blog? I think lately that could be a valid question. Is it that I have no thoughts? Not likely.
It's more like I have no time. None. No me time in the past week. And it is starting to show.
On a brighter note, we have plans to paint this weekend. The color - only the 5th color tested, mind you - is Restoration Hardware Butter. It is still not quite perfect - but it is, more importantly, good enough. Kind of akin to the Mr. Right Now of paint colors. Can you actually write "kind of" and "akin" in the same sentence? I'm sure they're probably synonyms and I'm breaking all kinds of rules and my angry English 210 prof is rolling over in his grave. And he's probably not even dead. But I digress.
I will leave you with a bit of heavenly dialogue from the show most worth watching on TV...
Lorelai: You are stubborn.
Luke: I’m stubborn?
Lorelai: Yeah, you’re stubborn.
Luke: You’re Miss Flexibility over here?
Lorelai: Hey, I can be flexible.
Luke: Please.
Lorelai: I can. As long as everything is exactly the way I want it, I’m totally flexible.
If you have no idea... I will just say this: Tuesdays on the WB at 8:00 pm!
It's more like I have no time. None. No me time in the past week. And it is starting to show.
On a brighter note, we have plans to paint this weekend. The color - only the 5th color tested, mind you - is Restoration Hardware Butter. It is still not quite perfect - but it is, more importantly, good enough. Kind of akin to the Mr. Right Now of paint colors. Can you actually write "kind of" and "akin" in the same sentence? I'm sure they're probably synonyms and I'm breaking all kinds of rules and my angry English 210 prof is rolling over in his grave. And he's probably not even dead. But I digress.
I will leave you with a bit of heavenly dialogue from the show most worth watching on TV...
Lorelai: You are stubborn.
Luke: I’m stubborn?
Lorelai: Yeah, you’re stubborn.
Luke: You’re Miss Flexibility over here?
Lorelai: Hey, I can be flexible.
Luke: Please.
Lorelai: I can. As long as everything is exactly the way I want it, I’m totally flexible.
If you have no idea... I will just say this: Tuesdays on the WB at 8:00 pm!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Tickled PINK???
Romance. Bliss. Emma. Precious. Tutu. Rosey. Blush. Lipstick. Princess. Cupcake.
A pink by any other name is not the same.
Stocked up on some Bazzill pinks yesterday. Can't bear to put them away yet. Rolling around in them isn't really an option - I'm heartbroken that I bent a corner on one sheet. WAIT! Don't call the funny farm yet... I am vaguely in touch with reality and do know that it's only paper.
*GASP* the blasphemy!
Now, if I told you what happened to my Rob & Bob... you might have more sympathy for me. hee hee.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Cure for the blahs...
Family Portrait by 3 year oldThey say "Laughter is the best medicine"... well, smiling must come in a close second. I just love how little people draw people. And I love that my daughter says eyeballs instead of just eyes.
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