Gratitude - Mid-year: Week Nineteen

Sunday December 25th - I am grateful Santa was able to get everything done!

Monday December 26th - I am grateful that the kids enjoyed what Santa brought them!

Tuesday December 27th - I am grateful that we have so much to eat and plans to eat more! Not sure if my stomach fills the same!

Wednesday December 28th - I am grateful for another family dinner.

Thursday December 29th - I am grateful for a save trip a 3rd way across the island! 

Friday December 30th - I am grateful for our healthy 10 week old pup.

Saturday December 31th - I am grateful for restored power by 11:15pm and a bunch of firework displays surrounding us!

If It's Groovy: Friday Night Sketch (and Layout) with Michelle

If It's Groovy: Friday Night Sketch (and Layout) with Michelle: When I started my Nephew's page I had 2 different photos to use. One more formal and another showing some personality. I ended up using the ...

Coming Soon! IIG Birthday Blog Hop

If It's Groovy will be having it's Birthday and we are celebrating with a Blog Hop! Starting soon in January at midnight.

Check out the link over at IF IT'S GROOVY to follow the line-up.

Gratitude - Mid-year: Week Eighteen

Sunday December 18th - I am grateful to have some family time with just my the ones that live in this house!

Monday December 19th - I am grateful that I got some things done today!

Tuesday December 20th - I am grateful that we have plans made!

Wednesday December 21st - I am grateful to tackle our list! 

Thursday December 22nd - I am grateful to have excitement through the house!

Friday December 23rd - I am grateful for checked off items on our lists and to do lists!

Saturday December 24th - I am grateful it is here!

My Cricut Cartridge Storage Solution

Cricut Cartridge, Book and Overlay Storage all-in-one Solution

I had seen a similar solution done a photo box and a separate box for the cartridges using cut plastic canvas to separate the cartridges.
I had a empty plastic storage box I wasn't using. I put the books in with the overlays behind each the book in alphabetical order. (The one I seen used the dividers that come with a photo box to label each book and overlay combo.) I found an empty checkbook box that I had and it worked perfect for the cartridges.

Here is a picture to show what I am talking about.

The checkbook box with the lid on slides in perfectly behind the books and overlays. Put the lid on and it's dust free, portable and more compact than anything else I have seen!

Just thought now that I should have took a pic of the box in behind the books, BUT you get the idea!

It's Snowing Again!!!!!

We had our first Newfoundland snowfall on October 28th! Since we have hard numerous flakes fall. Some have made their way to the ground, some stuck and other accumulated! The kids got to make their first snowman of the season, which I just love! I favor snowmen over Santa, gingerbread people, elves, reindeer and all other Christmas/Winter Season decor.

So, to celebrate my 1 year blog-anniversary at the end of January. I will be doing a blog hop with Snowmen in mind!

Please come back and visit! I am working on all various forms of crafting to be included!
Since I have little ones I thought having a variety would be great fun for what is looking to be a long winter, here!

Come Back and Hop Starting Friday, January 27th through Sunday, January 29th!

A Great Big THANK YOU to Sue in CT, 

who made me a great blog badge/button for the hop!

So, grab it and post! See you back here on the 27th!

Liftateers - Year 3, Week #15

Here is the inspiration for this week from Lynn #2244 http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/23811/

My page with a single picture on top and accordion folded underneath to include more pictures.

Liftateers - Year 3, Week #14

Here is this weeks inspiration from Jenifer #679 http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/39185/

Here what I came up with:

Gratitude - Mid-year: Week Seventeen

Sunday December 11th - I am grateful that Poppy's Sheep are all together now, off the island!

Monday December 12th - I am grateful that the kiddos have a place to run around and have fun inside!

Tuesday December 13th - I am grateful snowy days!

Wednesday December 14th - I am grateful for the Christmas Playgroup Party tomorrow! The kids love the Playgroup. 

Thursday December 15th - I am grateful for a night at the movies!

Friday December 16th - I am grateful that my kids have some imagination and can somewhat play on their own....I got a lot to do!

Saturday December 17th - I am grateful for a Pancake Breakfast with Santa!

Paper Secrets Stamp Challenge Winner!

 Yay, Congrats !  Michelle you are the winner of this challenge! 

Using a Close To My Heart Stamp called, Beautiful Things I created my own page using the stamp set exclusively!

Garden Green Cardstock, Bamboo Cardstock Scraps, Cocoa Ink, Creative Basics scraps all from Close To My Heart

Gratitude - Mid-year: Week Sixteen

Sunday December 4th - I am grateful for my daughter's creativity and ingenuity.

Monday December 5th - I am grateful beautiful sunsets.

Tuesday December 6th - I am grateful Christmas movies, so I can cuddle up on the couch with my little ones.

Wednesday December 7th - I am grateful that my daughter wants to help around the house. Today was making her own bed complete with all her stuffed animals.

 

 Thursday December 8th - I am grateful for my 8 year old nephew & how my son looks at him as his best buddy!

Friday December 9th - I am grateful that our 13 year old Beagle puts up with the kids and tries his best to be a good sport in his old age. Reminds me of the dog in the Grinch!

 Saturday December 10th - I am grateful we have broken through the wall to the basement apartment!

Liftateers - Year 3, Week #13

Here is mine lift:

Here is a shot of the tickets with the info hidden under the Program cover for the show.

Lifted from Lesley #1881

Gratitude - Mid-year: Week Seventeen

Sunday November 27th - I am grateful for a great dinner at my Sister-In-Law's!

Monday November 28th - I am grateful that my husband has work to go to right away!

Tuesday November 29th - I am grateful to have a day of rest!

Wednesday November 30th - I am grateful for another Zumba night!

Thursday December 1st -  I am grateful that there is only 24 more sleeps until chaos!
Friday December 2nd - I am grateful to have hubby home on a Saturday, finally!

Saturday December 3rd - I am grateful for a Poppy that takes his grandson whenever!

If It's Groovy: Friday Night Sketch with Michelle

If It's Groovy: Friday Night Sketch with Michelle

Here is my sketch:

 My Example:

If It's Groovy - Out of Focus Challenge

This challenge was a little out of the norm in that you should find a way to take a pic out of focus and turn that pic(s) into a layout. Well, I just happened to be scrapbooking our annual trips to PA. My Aunt and Uncle's property, which has a pond that is stocked full of fish. My husband, Gerry happened to finally in his element and I took a pic. Well, the picture below is what I ended up with. It's blurry but one of the best "Peace at Last" pictures I currently have.