I Could Have Scrapped A Ton...

But instead I...
Purchased scrapbook supplies that I don't need but make me oh so happy.
Wasted time in my google reader.
Looked at all of the laundry that needs to be folded.
Finished the last of the Light Peanut Butter Ripple Ice Cream from Weis.
Thought about what I should pack for Valley Forge this weekend.
Considered printing pictures for the mini that I am working on.
Decided to not print pictures yet since I'm obviously not motivated.
Wishing I was in Florida right now, not only for CHA, but that would be nice.
Trying to think when it would be realistic to take another Disney Trip.
Knowing that I need to talk myself out of that one even if they are giving them away.

Enjoying that I had a wonderful evening with my family where no one argued with each other and my four year old was ASLEEP before 9pm. I guess this is what it's like for the rest of the world.

It's kind of nice.
A girl could get used to this.

New LO and CKC Valley Forge....

So I have no idea what we have been wearing to work for the last couple of weeks since I'm pretty sure EVERY item of clothing that we own is currently in the laundry. What's that about????

I wanted to post that I will be volunteering at CKC Valley Forge again this year. I'm starting to get excited about going especially since it is only a few days away. I, of course, waited till the last minute to book a hotel room so I will not be staying at the convention center. This is probably a good thing since my room will ultimately be cheaper where I'm staying. I am hoping to attend both Friday and Saturday's crops if there are still seats available. I didn't sign up since I'm not a fan of spending nearly $30 for a few hours....but I am willing to use my volunteer vouchers to work on a project or two. So if you plan on attending this year and see me in one of your classes please feel free to say hi! Leave me a comment telling me your plans, if you made any and I'll be sure to keep an eye out for ya!


I LOVE this photo of Colin and one of his buddies from school. They crack me up since they both wanted to take their shirts off just because. They thought it was pretty funny and then all of the boys wanted to take their shirts off. I didn't realize that peer pressure started so quickly, lol! To make this LO I used a scalloped square punch that I won here, a few scraps of paper and a few buttons. This came together pretty quickly and I learned that you CAN write on the Studio Calico Rip Strips.

Speaking of Studio Calico...I absolutely LOVE this kit club. I don't subscribe but I have placed a small order each month for the last few months. I love that I can just order a few items from their shop and still get my Studio Calico fix. So the shop was updated at noon today and I logged on at 12:16PM and purchased the Storytime Alpha and Storytime Number Set. I can't wait for them to get here!

Well that's it for now....I'm trying to edit as many photos as I can so that I can bring a few projects this weekend to work on. I have a feeling that this week will go by pretty fast!

Guess What I Ordered...

I had no idea that this was already available. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure how I felt about the new lines until I got a chance to see them in person. I love all of them! So I order a few sheets of Boyfriend and Earth Love along with some stickers for each. Since I have new paper on the way I'm hoping to make a huge dent in my stash this weekend. So what is everyone planning to purchase first once the new products start to hit shelves? Cosmo, Pink Paislee, GCD Studios and Sassafrass have been some of my faves since sneaks started. How about you?

Another LO....

I completed this LO over the weekend since I already had my stuff packed up from Friday's crop. I decided to bring it with me when we went away. I was able to get a few things finished up as well as continue to relax this weekend.

I'm glad I did since I spent the ENTIRE DAY at Dutch Wonderland yesterday.
I. AM. BEAT.
We had so much fun and I am so glad we went. Sore legs and all, lol!

So we are trying to get recharged so we can get through the rest of the week.
But I don't think it's anything that a scrapbooking break couldn't fix, lol!

Oh The Places You Will Go....

to scrapbook. I went to my friend Amy's house to crop with
Cassie and Emilie.
Um...it's kinda far but oh so worth it!
As a result, I got to laugh, learn a new trick or two, scrap and most importantly relax. I soooooo needed this break. Thanks so much Amy for the invite.

Unfortunately not everything was all peaches and cream. There was an incident with a threading water punch. Apparently I didn't bring one, however I did leave with one. Poor Emilie was looking for hers as we left, hmmmmm.

So I now have two and while I have apologized for taking it and offered to mail it back, I'm now thinking that maybe I should sell it on EBay.

I mean, I bet someone would pay a pretty penny for a scrap tool used by Emilie herself.

Or maybe I'll just keep it in case I forget to steal someone else's at the next crop :-)

(I'm totally kidding, I don't think I would get that much for it on EBay anyway. I don't even know how to use EBay..or spell it.)

Okay onto business...here's a layout that I started at the crop and finished this weekend. How cool are those photos. I love that my mother in law took this photo of me while I was taking photos of Roger Ram Jet.





Here's a close up where you an see some other tools that I borrowed at the crop and did not take home with me.

Well we're off to Dutch Wonderland with friends today so I will share quite a few more layouts when we get home tonight.

Take care and thanks to everyone who has responded to the SOS in the previous post. You have no idea how much I appreciate everyone wasting their time in the store to help me squash this ridiculous craving. I love my bloggies and your ability to keep my scrapbooking strength up by rotting my teeth :-)!

I'm Sending Out an SOS....

I can't find this and I NEED it. If you have seen this yummy confection in a store near you please contact me. I am working on getting it ordered at my grocery store as well as talking to the company. It's not available online and I have spend hours looking for it in stores.
I don't want to say it is an emergency since it is only candy, but it kind of is.
It's all I can think about and I have tried other flavors, companies and products and nothing is working.
I don't know if I can scrap without it???
So if you find it, please, please, please let me know. I'm sure there will be a RAK involved in the transaction. Hopefully this can be a mutually beneficial experience for all parties involved.
Now to your regularly scheduled programing....

DT Day At Collage Press

If you hadn't had a chance to stop by the Collage Press Blog, be sure to stop on by and check out the wonderful LO's that were completed by the DT.
Here's what I added this month



Gotta love a LO about chocolate!

And as promised, here is a photo from the wedding. That's my friend Josh in the photo with me, (Josh you don't mind if I paste your face all over the Internet right?) It's one of the few photos that you can see the whole dress in.



Well that's it for today. I am spinning this week from being really busy at work and trying to juggle all the things I want to do versus the ones that I NEED to do. I'm looking forward to the weekend and an opportunity to scrap and spend some time relaxing. One can hope right?