scrappy tuesday.

i haven't done any scrapping in about 2 weeks, and even then, those were invitations! so here's another layout i did a few months back. i started it initially with no specific picture in mind. i just loved this print that was floating around pinterest, so i used that as my jumping off point. then when i found a picture - which isn't the greatest, i admit - it sat on my table for weeks. it wasn't until thanksgiving that i managed to put it all together.

supplies used: pp: pebbles, crate, amy butler, fancy pants, american crafts, sassafras | stamp: studio calico | alphas: basic grey | stickers + rub on: studio calico | buttons: ? | mist: maya mist sunflower + pink, mister huey lunchtray

when i was putting this layout together, i was using an exacto knife to cut out around the numbers. my dad walked past to see what i was doing and offered to take over cutting for me. my dad! he's a whiz at using exacto knives as he's a technical illustrator and i remember growing up, he always seemed to be using them for his job (to this day, i don't remember what he was cutting?!). anyway, i wish i took a picture because the mental image of my dad helping me scrapbook is something i'll never forget. and he was seriously enjoying it. when he was done he asked me if i had anything else that needed cutting! i'll have to remember that next time i need help ;)

scrappy tuesday.

another page to share. i made this close to 2 months ago, i think? it was inspired by this image from dear miss modern design shop:

products used: pp: fancy pants, crate, american crafts, sassafras, october afternoon | alphas: american crafts, crate | mist: mister huey lunchtray, pink maya mist, tin type sprinklers | note tag: studio calico | twine: divine twine

this is probably the best photo i got of my brother-in-law and his new wife from their wedding day! which, by the way, was beautiful. they were married on bowen island, just a short ferry ride from vancouver. the church was set at the base of a hill, with the reception on the hill right next to it. it was a simple wedding, which is exactly what they wanted. our only regret was not being able to stay at the reception longer. because of the ferry schedule, we had to book it back to the mainland or risk being stuck on the island overnight without a place to stay. in hindsight, we should have booked a hotel on the island for the night as we weren't able to see curt and zoe the rest of our trip. but i guess that's what christmas is for!

scrappy tuesday.

i picked up a bottle of studio calico's mister huey shine a few weeks back and used it for the first time on this page. it's almost impossible for the camera to pick it up, but it gives a hint of shimmer. it's really subtle, but i love it. i'm sure i'll end up misting all my christmas cards. and no, this isn't my cat. just a really cute one we saw at the humane society :)

supplies: pp: studio calico, pink paislee, my mind's eye, echo park | alphas: american crafts | twine: twinery | buttons: ?? came in a studio calico grab bag | punch: ek success 2" scallop | embellies: cosmo cricket | mist: studio calico mister huey shine

GIANT laughter.

i was at the library the other week because kent needed to pick up a book for school. i'd heard how hilarious this book was from a number of different people, so when i saw it in the express section, i got so excited i snatched it up right away.

it wasn't until i got home and opened it up that i realized i probably should have looked a little more carefully at the cover.
oops. although the funny thing is, it just seems to add to the humour. it's like tina fey is yelling her memoirs in my ear!

has anyone else read this? thoughts?

it's november 1. why not blog?

yikes, has it really been 3 months since i last blogged? funny how fast time flies! i wish i had some great story as to where i've been the last 3 months, but i don't. the truth is, i was just a little uninspired and unmotivated.

anyway, seeming as how november 1 happens to fall on a tuesday, i have a scrappy tuesday page share for you. although i haven't been scrapping much, i did head out to a fundraising crop in morden over the weekend for leigh's upcoming missions trip and made this page while i was there. it's probably my fave of the weekend:

supplies used: pp: studio calico, american crafts, echo park | alphas: k&company, basic grey | journaling tag: studio calico

i feel like this weekend got my creative juices flowing once again. so here's to blogging regularly!