Oh Well!

So I wasn't able to finish a layout a day this month. Since we are moving in a
week, that sort of took most of my time.
Here are a few other things I've worked on for the Month of Feb
Here's a photo of Lukas in his car seat. He's not too fond of that seat.. however now it tends to be a little more willing to ride.

Here I am being silly! Wearing my Valentine's sunglasses.


Here's Lukas playing in Grandma and Papa Folsom's front yard. (in November 06)






Photo taken at Julie's 34th Birthday party. (Feb 07)

Update on the Timeless Inspiration Race (contest)

So, I'm now in the 4th round... and I've not been put into the pitstop as of yet.
Keep your fingers crossed that I make it through this week too.
Even if I get put in the pit stop, I can still play. They will pull people from the
pit stop each week...
Here's a few things I've made in the past 2 weeks.

For this one, I had to make a door knob hanger.
I made this for my neice Sara who will be a wonderful Artist one day.
We had to use 3 different fonts, swirls, stars and several different ribbons.
I really like how this came out.

This LO had to be created with 10 different patterned papers
which had to include 4 different manufacturers.

For this one, we had to draw or create a sketch and then a layout to go with it. So, here's the sketch. I used Photoshop to create the sketch.

And here's the LO. We had to use Red and Black, 5 different fonts, and 5 different ribbons and a triangle. (I think)

Feb 14th LO of the day

Here's Lukas laughing about Jacob's Bike helmet on his head.

He's too funny!

THis challenge was to use the colors - red, black and white, doodling (on letters)

and 3 different ribbons.

Feb 13th LO of the day

These are photos of my Dad and my youngest son Lukas... at Christmas time.

THis challenge was to use 4 photos, arrow,ghost shapes (the hearts -- stamped), and the color combo - red, brown and blue.

Feb 12th LO of the day

This Challenge was to use the poem Hugs & Kisses.
yeah, I used PINK!

Feb 11th LO of the day

This is my nephew Landon (again, LOL!)

The challenge was to use 3 different Patterned papers

from 3 different manufacturers. I used Chatterbox, Junkitz

and Bo-Bunny Press. PLUS we had to use 3 bookplates.

Feb 10th LO of the day

The scan on this one looks bad!

Challenge was to use a black background

and 23 flowers.

Feb 9th LO of the day

For this challenge we had to use all the colors of the rainbow.
I used my versamark pad and stamped the flowers and then
applied chalk.

Feb 8th LO of the day

For this challenge we were to use one large photo and 3 wallet sized photos, plus stamping and stitching, a charm and a bookplate.
I was able to sneak them all in.

Feb 7th LO of the day

Challenge was to create a Winter themed LO.
This is as close as it's going to get -- No winter pictures
here!
So, this is my nephew Landon -- I heard his mom call
him the Lan Man and it stuck.
Printed the photo on white bazzill
Used some new BG, and those 2 snowflakes on the photo
were made from shrinky dinks a long time ago...

Isn't this little guy the cutest thing? You can't tell here, but
he's got pretty red hair and beautiful blue eyes.
I love him SO!

Feb 6th LO of the day

This is Grayson and Reagan.. my neices.

Challenge was to use pink and green color

combo, paint (on photos), epoxy stickers

and shapes cut from patterned paper.

Feb 5th LO of the day

So, this is for my "Freebie" LO of the day on Scrappin_Fun
and my entry for the Timeless Inspirations Race this week.
(YES, I made it into the 3rd round and haven't even
seen the pit stop.. YES!) I love those Scenic Route raw
chipboard letters I got over at the "Doodle" -- perfect size
and I can paint them any COLOR I want!
Also, the PP is from Sandy Lion -- cute huh?

Dang! He is CUTE!

Feb 4th LO of the day

Doesn't he look huge on that little bike?
Well these photos were taken right before Christmas,
so now (thanks to Santa) Jacob has a new
bike that fits him much better. LOL!

Feb 3rd LO- you tug at my HEART

Here's Jacob being Jacob.
Had to use the colors blue and orange
along with those horrible eyelets!

Feb 2nd Layout

We had to use exactly 3 photos and Inking.

Super simple.. just used some old PP I had plus ink and letter stickers.

THis is Jacob .. wrapped up in his blanket!

Feb 1st

WOrking on a page a day for Feb --

First one... Lukas washing dishes.

Timeless Inspiration entries -- Week 2

2 challgenges.

First the Detour challenge: Stitch it or Rich it

-- in STITCH IT - you will create a layout or project using HAND STITCHING on it...not your sewing machine! ...its up to you how to creatively break out your needle and thread and show us what you can do with it...in the description of your upload please tell us what you did to utilize this technique

--in RICH IT - you will create a layout or project that somehow incorporates money on it - how you display currency on your layout/project is totally up to you - in your description of your upload please tell us all about your rich creativity!

I Stitched it.

Cute little photo of Jacob and Reagan (my neice)

For the Roadblock Challenge:

make an altered journal book using the following ingredients

- the colors blue, brown and cream

- transparancy

- lace

- a slide mount

- stamping

Creations from Sassacraft contest in Jan

Here are the things I made during the contest at Sassacraft.
I couldn't share until the contest was over. It's over and I didn't win.
Oh well... I think I'll just go out and buy myself a prize. LOL!

New photos of our HOME!

This weekend we drove up to look at our home. We were surprised to find lots finished. The tile has been laid and cabinets installed. We were told the counter tops will be put in this week. YIPEE! Shouldn't be too much longer now!

A view of the fireplace.




Here's a view of the kitchen.








This is a view of the living room while
standing upstairs.












View of the kitchen and living area
(from the eat-in Kitchen section)










a view of the garage.

























AND here's the outside.

Some new Stuff I worked on this week

Here's a layout I did this week for the Timeless Inspiration race... I did the conest last year and had a blast.We had to either Press it -- using an iron or Dress it -- using material from old clothing. I Dressed it -- using some old PJ pants.

This is a card -- had to use the colors Pink, Black and white, paint, staples, 3 different ribbons and...
a sticker.

New LO -- guess who?

Hi This is a new layout I worked on this AM. I made this for the Survivor contest
I'm in on Scrappin_Fun and for the Early Bird challenge on Scrapyard Online.

December -- Phase 3

Jacob is the handsome one in the back with the little red tie on. SO stinkin' cute.
His school had a little Christmas program and it was just adorable. Then we all went back to his class room and had cookies and juice. IT was a wonderful night!





Since we knew we would not be home for Christmas we called Santa and asked him
to come by a week earlier. He didn't mind one bit. Both boys got lots of nice gifts from Santa.
Here's a photo of Lukas opening one of his. (he was a little clueless, but ending up catching on)

December - phase 2

MY boys in front of the Christmas tree










Jacob and Lukas looking at the ornaments on the tree.
(Me in the background.. "no, don't break that one!)

December -- phase 1

Here's my little Christmas Tree light helper.
Steve took Jacob camping the first week of December, so Lukas and I decorated the house. He had a blast helping me with the tree. (and he was such a good little boy!)























This is a layout I did for a challenge for the Scrappin_Fun Elsie Challenges. Yes, they are washing Steve's truck in December -- with NO SHOES on! Heck, it's amost 80 degrees out there!
















Here's one of Steve taking Lukas for a scooter ride while Jacob rides his bike ("In the road")
This is a big deal, because Jacob is only allowed in the front yard if we are with him.












Here's another Layout for the challenges on Scrappin_Fun.
Jacob was acting silly and I caught a few good shots.