It's About Time!!

That's what you're saying right? Yep..I know..I'm blogging less and less lately. Seems like I am scrapping and such more. Maybe that's a good thing though. Scrapping can ultimately lead to a paycheck. Too bad blogging can do the same!HA That would be great!


So since I've been away..how about some layouts and photos and such..let's start with some new layouts I made using one of I think Bo Bunny's best lines..Play All Day..here's a new one of Parker and Connor..







Connor's layout is looking a little tilted I guess due to scanning. But you get it. I've been busy working on projects for SugarDumplin. Although I can't post those until May 1st..I promise they are worth the wait. Worked with some Basic Grey Scarlet Letter papers that really didn't grab me. I definitely would have walked by them in the store. And guess what..some of my best work was done suing them. I LOVE when that happens. Makes you feel good..and who doesn't like that!


Let's see...can't leave out Haley..I made this one for a sketch challenge I was in charge of at SugarDumplin. There's alot going on..and what do you know Basic Gray Romani too..cut the paper all up..

I absolutely love this pic of her. Took it at the Lake last summer. I'm sure I will scrap it again as there are a million ways to use this photo of her. The colors are amazing and I love how blonde her hair was last summer. So pretty..why do I have to pay for it I ask! Thank goodness at least my girl got it! The boys don't need it!

Let's see what else is new..got a new adhesive gun for scrapping. I know this doesn't sound like a big deal but I use adhesive up quick and alot! It gets pricey..so after talking to friends and reading lots of posts I switched to the 3M ATG 714 gun. It's for professional framers..I guess. But the thing is the adhesive comes in BIG roles and lasts a long time and is really sticky. A key element. The only drawback is getting used to the difference in size of the adhesive roller. I was totally unprepared yesterday when I opened the box and saw this...

I laughed so hard I know my eyes were watering. I just couldn't believe how BIG the new gun was! HOLY COW!!! What a riot! I can just see Scott walking in while I am using it and thinking it's a nail gun or something "manly". I'll admit..I thought it was smaller..and looking at it not sure what it is this big. But I loaded it up last night..tried it..not bad. I think I can adjust although my wrists will hate me for this and well that cute little bin I kept my glue runner in..well that's a joke! I need ALOT of space for this!HA

So that's it for now. The kids and I are starting to count down the number of weeks left till summer break and guess what..it's not many at all! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Part time work here I come. I can't wait and I know the kids are anxious. Parker just today asked again when school was over and when Mommy wouldn't have babies here. It seems to be wearing on him lately. He wants to be with me all the time..which is fine! I love him too!!

One of my SugarDumplin layouts!

Oh and lastly I almost forgot..I have a class coming up that I am teaching Wednesday, May 2nd at the Making Memories store in Columbia, IL. It's a Bo Bunny mini book just in time for Mom's Day or for a friend, sister. I made mine up as a Two of a Kind theme showing how similiar Haley and I are. You can use that theme or work from the Bo Bunny Friends or Family stickers. I wanted people to be able to chose what theme works best for them. Here's a peek at it..





You can click on this to see this larger..

Any questions on it give me a holler..otherwise you can call the Making Memories store and join me! Hope to see you there!

That's it for now.. have a good day,

Julia

Please Dontate

A fellow scrapper, whom I don't know..just see her posts, her beautiful work, sadly announced her 12 year old son has terminal cancer. He's her oldest of 3 and I know there is just no way in the world I could imagine this for Connor let alone anyone else.

Another fellow scrapper has set up a blog..with a bit of the info and donations are being sent to the family to help with Joey's continued care and medical needs. I ask if you would please go to the blog..read the posts and consider a donation..nothing is too small!

http://www.benefitforjen.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Julia

A Funny Story About Curtain Rods.....

CURTAIN RODS---- PRICELESS

She spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases.

On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.

On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room table by candle-light, put on some soft background music, and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar, and a bottle of spring-water.

When she had finished, she went into each and every room and deposited a few half-eaten shrimp shells dipped in caviar into the hollow of the curtain rods.

She then cleaned up the kitchen and left. When the husband returned with his new girl friend, all was bliss for the first few days.
Then slowly, the house began to smell.

They tried everything; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out.
Vents were checked for dead rodents and carpets were steam cleaned.
Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in to set off gas canisters, during which they had to move out for a few days and in the end they even paid to replace the expensive wool carpeting. Nothing worked.
People stopped coming over to visit.Repairmen refused to work in the house.The maid quit.

Finally, they could not take the stench any longer and decided to move.A month later, even though they had cut their price in half, they couldnot find a buyer for their stinky house. Word got out and eventually even the local realtors refused to return their calls.

Finally, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place.
The ex-wife called the man and asked how things were going.

He told her the saga of the rotting house. She listened politely and saidthat she missed her old home terribly and would be willing to reduce her divorce settlement in exchange for getting the house back.

Knowing his ex-wife had no idea how bad the smell was, he agreed on a price that was about 1/10th of what the house had been worth, but only if she were to sign the papers that very day.

She agreed and within the hour his lawyers delivered the paperwork.

A week later the man and his girlfriend stood smiling as they watched the moving company pack everything to take to their new home...

And to spite the ex-wife, they even took the the curtain rods!!!!!!


I LOVE A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU?

Layout Contest at SugarDumplin

Happy April!!!

I am so happy Spring is here and to celebrate..let's not only have a contest based on one sketch...but how about 28 sketches! WOW! This month's contest is based on the amazing sketches by Elsie Flannigan! She's not only a fantastic scrapper and designer but has a real flair for sketches! Almost too pretty to copy!Here is how this month's contest will works:Starting tomorrow, April 1st, Sugardumplin.com will be holding an sketch contest. This one however is a little bit different for a change. Instead of just one sketch to work off of..you have the choice of 28 sketches all designed by Elsie. You get to chose which of the 28 sketches appeal to you and get busy having fun making a layout that the sketch inspired! It can be exact or just a bit of it.




Here's a link to Elsie's blog for a larger view of the sketches!

http://bp3.blogger.com/_jg9uI0nISU8/Rclnmv...ie_sketches.jpg



The contest will run from April 1st through April 22nd. All entries must be posted by midnight EST on Sunday, April 22nd. Please post your layouts in the gallery section with the title of your layout having "April Elsie Sketch Contest - username (insert your username here). Also please be sure to put in the description which sketch number you based your layout on. And if you would like to post a link here in this thread to your layout in the gallery..that would be great as well!



The design team will vote on their favorite layout and the winner will be announced on May 1st in the blog and also on this thread. This month's prize is perfectly suited to the style of these sketches and is a fun Fontwerks Star stamp set. You can see it here in the Sugardumplin Store



http://www.prestostore.com/catalog.php/sdu...t20027/pd434665



The prize retails for $14.95 and will be a fantastic embellishment for future "Elsie-look" pages!!I will post the sketches in the gallery as well as a layout or two using them of my own!



If you have any questions at all..please don't hesitate to ask! Just drop me at pm here on the SugarDumplin message board.Have fun and good luck! Can't wait to see your layouts!!



Julia