Inspired Me

I really hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Ron and I had a nice time with my mom. We just relaxed all day. I didn't cook this year but ordered some yummy food from our local soul food place.  That was a relief not to have to worry about the big meal. I made some Thanksgiving cards but didn't get them out in time. So they became post holiday cards. (Smart idea Kelly :)) Most of those cards I posted in earlier writings. But this is one I just finished for my in-laws, Mom and Dad Roberts.  I had fun creating it and I know they will enjoy it. I used Teresa Collins pattern paper and words, Prima flowers and leaves, a Maya Road pocket and other items. Check it out!

Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was wonderful. Mine just went to fast! Well, just wanted to give you some good news updates. First, I went to my new favorite local scrapbook store, Scrapbook Daisies. If you live in the Southern California area you should check it out. Martha, the owner, is so nice and has created a great store. She has all the latest brands, classes, crops and kits. So even if you don't live close, you might want to consider her kit programs. Very nice! Here is the link to there site. Check 'em out! Scrapbook Daisies Next, my Two Pea friend, Pat has started her own scrapbook website called ScrappingThe Moments. It is a warm place for papercrafters to share ideas, meet new friends and play in challenges. Check it out at Scrapping The Moments Finally, the most exciting news is I won the prize on the Scrapgrlz blog. Shell does a weekly giveaway and this week I am the winner! WHOOOOOOO! I won a great Teresa Collins kit. I love her stuff and can't ...

Yesterday, Ron and I were able to get to my favorite place Alamitos Bay in Long Beach, CA.  I first discovered this place when I was looking for a reception site for our wedding over four years ago.  I have lived in So Cal all my life and never heard of this bay. After I first went there and saw the beauty and calm environment I was like, "This is the place for our reception!"  Ron and I were so excited! Some months later, we had our wonderful reception there.  This must be one of  the best keep secrets in all of So Cal.  It is so quiet, has a beautiful bay, ocean views and the best sunsets.  AW WWW! So, yesterday Ron and I really enjoyed the calm and peaceful afternoon.  Plus we sat for a while in front of the wedding day restaurant  and reflected over that fabulous day. What a day that was!  There are a few restaurants and shops around but it is never too crowded or busy. I usually just park my car right ...

Hi all! I hope you are having a great week so far.  It has been nice and hot out here in California but it doesn't seem to be so bad as summer heat. So I am sending some heat to all you folk in cold places. Ron had got me some oil pastels a few years ago. I never worked with them or even knew what to do. I played around with them and wasn't impressed so I left them at my mom's.  Then recently I saw Donna Downey using some on her Wednesday Inspiration video. So I went to mom's and got my pastel and started working with them.  It is sort of fun to blend the colors around. They look  like crayon but creamier. I also watched another lady teach a basic video on how to use them. So the pear and apple is from her lesson. It didn't come out so bad. Then, I tried some flowers. I am not using the correct paper but it is OK since I am experimenting. Well, I hope you have enjoyed these fun pastel pictures. I do prefer watercolors but it was fun trying something n...

Over the last month or so I made these Fall colored cards.  I have left most of them untitled so when I need to used one I will figure it out then.  So these are in my stash.  Plus adding a sentiment/title to my cards is the hardest part. I need more options of images to use.  Sometimes I will stamp the sentiment on the card and other times I want to put it on a cute tag or label.  That is when I get stuck trying to figure it out.  GHEEZ! Maybe if my husband is reading this post, he will get me a Spellbinder machine for Christmas so I can make my own variety of tags, labels and etc. Hint Hint! On most of the cards, I used My Mind's Eye patterned paper, Prima flowers/leaves, Maya Road trimming ribbon.  On the last one, I used Teresa Collins paper and Prima butterfly. So pretty! Enjoy!

Here are some cards I was excited to create with my new My Mind's Eye patterned paper. Their new Lost and Found collection is so glittery and pretty. Love it!  I also inked the edges with brown stamp pad. This gives it a nice old look. My Mind's Eye paper, Prima flower, Hero Arts stamp and Zva red bling My Mind's Eye paper, Maya Road velvet trim, Jenni Bowlin butterfllies and Hero Arts stamp

Yes, this season I got hooked on that tv show MAD MEN . Tonight was the season finale and I will miss the show until it returns.  This 1960's story follows the life of Don Draper, the lead character, and his advertising firm. He is one of several partners that is trying to make a successful business in the tough world of advertising.  There lives are so connected personally and professionally but also they lead rather secret lives outside of the office.  I really enjoyed some of the episodes that showed how the firm goes about business.  The sales pitches, brainstorming,  and the overall creative process.  Also, I like how we could see how different it was for women in the workplace. Sexism was alive and well but these women found their way in spite of it all. Don is my favorite character because his life is so complicated and interesting.  I found myself pulling for him week after week. Even talking out loud to the tv when he made stupid...