Windows...

Literally windows are panes of glass which we all look through. Sometimes there is a stunning view - sometimes there isn't. Metaphorically - windows are the perspective of how others view us, or it could be the window to our soul. What does my window show?

My window is clear. There are no pretenses, no expectations, and no rules that govern my soul in this world. If you want to see me - just look. There isn't a mask, the window isn't fogged, and the glass is plain. That is who I am. The person you see. I am fun loving and happy. I may not be a stunning view, yet there is a beauty of plainness in my soul. Sometimes I seem complex - look closer - I wear my emotions and my heart on my sleeve. What you see is what you get. Enjoy the view!

Here is a Mini-File Folder from Junkitz...

That I completed recently:

Maybe this one for the header...

My LOs for The Scrapbook Site April Kit: Shabby Chic

From the 3 kits that are offered monthly, this is the kit that I used. I loved the colors and "shabbiness" feeling from the whole kit! The PP is perfect for these types of LOs and the variety is awesome! I also loved the Junkitz file-folder! For more information about TSS's kit club check out the site:

"A Will find a Way"

"Together Always"

"Read To Me"

"Love Me"

I loved this kit! But then again I love the shabby chic style.
This kit also comes with an awesome mini-folder by Junkitz. I will upload that tomorrow.

Scrap Talk DT project - CIAW Ribbon impress-ons

Here is a Match Book that I did with the Ci Art Warehouse Impress-ons.

New title bar...

This is what I am thinking about:

Scrapping...

I am hoping to finish all my DT projects today! Then I can do some things with some new products I bought resently! I can't wait to play with it!

Activity? What is too much?

WOW! That is the definition of my life! My life is always chalk full of things that are going on - many things happening at one time - running here running there. When I was little all of the activities were mine, but now I have all the boys activities!

Here is a good example - Right now I am in the middle of directing the Spring Play, both boys have soccer practice twice a weeks & games on two days a week (needless to say they never end up on the same day!), church on Wednesdays & Sundays. That is a typical week anymore! Then you add on my job, Dh's job, dentist appointments, doctor appointments, ot to mention trying to scrapbook! It is amazing I get anything done! But with as busy as my life is - I know it would drive some people crazy - I am very relaxed! I know God is in control - and he'll lead me where he needs me. My life has a purpose - and how can I pass up being a teacher, a director, a mother, a wife, and a friend. I touch some many people in one day - that has purpose.

Life is like a box of chocolates...

...you never know what you are goin to get. Or in my sons case catch! We founf out today that he has influenza A! Poor guy will be out of school for the majority of the week! What a bummer - home sick!

The Scrapbook Site March Kit projects "Anything Goes"

I loved this kit - there were so many possibilites! I was able to create so many LOs from just this one kit!
Title: U are the Best

Title: My Son, My Treasure

Title: Mount Rushmore Memories

Title: Advice from a Grandson

Title: 13 Years of True Love

Title: Enduring Beauty


I am currently working on my April kit & should have those projects up in about a week!!!

Scrap Talk DT project - CIAW Ribbon impress-ons

These rub-ons are so easy to use! I love the added touch they give to just plain ribon! This a gable box that I completed for this project. I am still working on two others - they will come soon!

Title: For You

Fun outside with Unity

The boys took our little Pom. outside to play with them this afternoon! I got some great shots of the boys and them playing with Unity. She had a blast even though she had to leap from footprint to footprint to follow! The boys thought it might be better to push her around in the sled.

I think Mother Nature is confused!

It has been snowing here since Sunday afternoon! It has finally stopped, but only after dumping 14 + inches on us!! I thought this was suppose to be Spring! We have a 3 foot drift in our backyard that the boys can't wait to tackle! Our poor little Pom! She is so tiny and is scared of the big drift! So we shoveled a little pathway for her around the backyard!

Basic Grey March Sketch

Here is the LO that I did using the BG March Sketch.

BG March Sketch

BG Black Tie line, Undressed monograms, undressed shapes

Other: ribbon, Su stamps, MM tag frames, MM rub-ons
HInges

Hidden journaling behind the hinged picture: Kyle, you are so special to me. You make me laugh and I wonder at your spirit. You and I have a kinship like no other. We understand each other without having to say a word. Don't ever change - you want to grow up so fast! Just always be yourself, and ALWAYS love your mother.

Some decisions are hard...

We are faced with the choice of what to do with our two dearest friends. We have had them both since we got married, but now they are both tired. We have struggled with losing one, because we know the other probably won't be to far behind. They were our first babies! They loved to run and play - they were always so lively and funny! We have watched them over the last couple of years slow down, and having a hard time standing up or going up the stairs. Then we were faced with some hard times the last couple of weeks. We have had to help them stand up so they could go outside. And these two beautiful friends are hurting. No matter how painful this is for me, it is the best decision for them. Since they joined our family at the same time, we are going to let them go together. The boys are very sad about this, but they understand. This is not how we want the boys to remember these dogs, the two that they have grown up knowing were always there, this way. Good-bye my babies! You are going to be greatly missed. Thank you for 13 amazing years of unconditional love, laughs, and tons of kisses. I can't imagine life without you, but I know I will get to play with you again someday.

Top 'O the Morning!

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!! This week has been busy! So I am hoping that the weekend slows down a little!!!

Art Warehouse Clear Stamp ST Project

This is a fun little box that I have had sitting on my shelf for a long time. Sti I used the clear stamps I got to add texture to the sides & placed it as a background on the lid underneath the "T"

*Artwarehouse Clear Stamp
Other: HS rub-ons, SU ink & stamp

ScarpTalk DT LO for Pressed Petals

This is my last project for the Pressed Petals. I painted the PPCC letters. They were yellow, but after painting I also sanded them. This allowed the yellow to come out behind the red in places. These are so easy to use and fun to work with!

TITLE: "Zoom". This was my sons race car the Awana Grand Prix.

PP: K&C Co. Danny-O line
Ribbon, staples, SU ink & stamps

What a beautiful day...

It is 60 degress outside!! We better enjoy it now - I hear that we are in for a March snow storn by Sunday! Gotta love the weather in Nebraska!

2 more Scrap Talk DT LOs

I was able to complete two more LOs today using the Pressed Petals Chip Chatter Letters! These are so easy to use!! I love them! Titles: "Kruse" & Buds".

Scrap Talk DT LO

This month we are working with the Pressed Petals Chip Chatter Hip and Shapes. Here is the first of 4 LOs I have planned for this "Pink Project". The title is "Miss Jaymison Celebrates 1 Year".

Check out what the other Pink Ladies are doing: Pink Lady Gallery

To check out other Pink Projects click here: Pink Projects through Scrap Talk

The Scapbook Site DT search

The Scrapbook Site is looking for 2 new additions to their DT! If you are interested check out the forum thread for all of the details: The Scrapbook Site DT search

Love this layout!

The Scrapbook Site is holding our 2nd Annual MMM contest. The first challenge is an awesome sketch by my friend Patti. Using the sketch - here is my interp:

The Scrapbook Site 2nd Big Announcement!

Well - sort of! The Scrapbook Site has finally spilled the beans to let people know...we are looking for 2 new Design Team Members! More details to come on Monday, but here is a link to the Forum thread everyone is jumping on: The Scrapbook Site 2nd Big Announcement

Think about it, and I hope I see you around!

So many things happening...

I had a great February! I had 3 LOS picked up by MM for their "502 Great Scrapbook Pages" (coming out in July). I was also contacted by Brainiac, they want to use one of my LOs for an instructional class they are creating. Then I also found out that Scrap Street wanted to publish 2 of my LOs in their March online magazine!!

I am also in the process of publishing a book of poetry!! It should be released sometime in May or June!

WOW!! That was an awesome month! I wonder what March will bring!

2nd Annual March Memory Madness Announcemet

The Scrapbook Site has announced their 2nd Annual March Memory Madness Contest!!! Come over and check out the offcial rules at: The Scrapbook Site!

There is another HUGE announcement, but I can't tell you anything yet!!!

Why do they grow up so fast!

It seems as only yesterday my sons were babies! They have grown up too fast!!! This fact was pinted out to me last night by my ODS. During the summer he was just below my chin, but as he showed me yesterday - he is now up to my lips!! He joked that, "Well now you don't have to bend down to kiss me." It made me realize that before to long, he will be the one bending down!