Cardboard Boat Races

DSC03871, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

I had fun making the boat. The boys were so happy that their 2nd boat didn't sink super fast like their first boat. But then they were board and rooting for it to sink so they could go eat. Made it to the round of 6.

Basic grey sketch challenge 11.26.12

Pirate Week

DSC03877, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Authentique Color challenge.

http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/11/november-inspiration-color-challenge.html

The boys had so much fun at Splash this year. Walking the plank was awesome!

Grateful

Grateful, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Had a nice time at the Wellsville Library with Eliza. Took a few Instagram photos of the crafting fun.

Patterned papers are MME Lost and Found and Lost and Found Two. Love the little banners that came with my MME Nutmeg so I tried to recreate them here... I like the pre-mades better:)

Tiny alphas are cosmo cricket. Cardstock is Coredinations.

Also played with the typewriter and the Gazelle. I feel a little too trendy today with the banner, peek a boo, blackout title and the manual typewriter journaling. LOL

No Goal!

No Goal!, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Basic Grey sketch 11.12.12

All the paper is "Life of the Party" an older, still wonderful line from BG.

Andrew playing soccer this fall. First use of the ancient manual typewriter I just acquired. Woot, woot. So fun.

The House for Facebook

DC Metro

DC Metro, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=4938

Basic Grey sketch 11.5.12

The kids loved the subway, I love this paper.

My Boys

My Boys, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

The boys school photos. Authentique November Sketch Challenge: http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/11/november-sketch-challenge.html

Basic Grey Sketch 10.29.12

DSC03712, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Basic Grey 10.29.12 sketch. The kids on the hayride back from getting their pumpkins at Catalpa Farms.

Basic Grey Ambrosia collection.

http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=4959

Laundry Soap

EPSON001, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

I've been making Duggar style soap again. Decided to get the recipe into the book.

http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2012/11/november-challenge-scrap-a-family-recipe.html

The sticker, banner garland, 3 out of 4 of the Washis and the patterned paper are all My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Nutmeg.  No clue who made the 4th washi, the title is Lily Bee designs.

Bigger than

BG notes, the background papers are Milk and Kettle from Urban Prairie, the rest is Oxford.  

The challenge: http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=4113

About the moment in time... it was hot and the kids had been walking for a while.  There was a fountain meant to be played in on the path and the children were getting their feet and legs wet.  They were loving the fountain.  The awesome monuments in the background were just there.

Back to School

The Challenge: http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/09/september-sketch-challenge.html

The paper is all from Authentique Genuine line.  So sad that it's not available anymore.  It's the paper line that got me to notice Authentique Papers and turn them into my #1 favorite.

So this is Andrew's Back to School LO.  The journaling notes that he was most excited to "finally" have his new shoes.

Capital on Foot

Basic Grey Sketch Challenge 8.27.2012: http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=4065

Paper is all BG Oxford.  

I've been trying to make a point to use some of my overstocked and older supplies, on this LO I used a button (overstocked) and eyelets(older)!!!

Pictures are from when I went to show my sister and the kids around DC.  The whole time I planned this walk I did not really believe it was possible the kids would do the entire thing.  I figured at some point we would jump on the subway and go back or catch a tour bus.  They were troopers.  We walked all the way from Foggy Bottom through the Vietnam Memorial, through the Natural History and Modern Art Buildings, a stop for lunch a couple blocks off the mall, up to the Capital Bldg and finally to Union Station to ride the train back to the hotel.  Had a great time and got a lot of fabulous pictures.  I'll probably add one of those project life style pages next to this one in the album filled with just pictures and a little more journaling.

Thanks for looking and cross your fingers that if I'm lucky enough to be drawn to win this challenge that they have another pack of Oxford stashed somewhere in the back :)

Woot, woot!!  It was the winner!

A layout and a card

First up the layout using Authentique Paper LO Sketch Challenge: http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/08/august-sketch-challenge.html

Everything but the cardstock is from the Carefree line.  

At my boy's school they were asked to make "Flat Stanlys" to look like a native Ohioan to mail to friends and relatives.  After talking Erik out of making a Native American Flat Stanly he decided to make flat stanly look just like him.  I helped him make Stanly's Gii and Orange belt with green stripes, Erik decorated his hair and face.  His Flat Stanly went to Alaska and had quite the adventure with Aunt Christy and Cousin Alexandra.  

And a card for the Basic Grey Card Challenge: http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=3984

I made a card for my good friend Erika's little bundle of joy.  I need to get over to the town she lives in to say hello to the new baby... but life has been keeping me real busy.  Making the card gets me one step closer to being ready to make the trip. 

"Sidewalk" Chalk in Calcutta

http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2012/08/august-stack-hoic-challenge.html

DCVW stackoholic Challenge August#1 

Followed the sketch, why make changes?  It's a good sketch I'm going to follow it.  All the cardstock is from the A Type of Art collection.  I have both the patterned paper and the cardstock collection which is so nice. Things come together much faster when it's all pre-coordinated.  

Pictures are from Memorial Day.  The kids put a sun, clouds, flag, hot air balloon and several other items into their masterpiece.  We might have hung out for results but it started to rain just as we were finishing up.  

My Mind's Eye 10 photo challenge

After taking the kids on a "Picture Walk" on May 19th we went to the Ice Cream Stand for a treat.  Photos show the boys choosing their flavors and then trading cones.  They also show Liz before and document the drama as I tried and failed to get her to have vanilla.  The Purple shirt was a total loss.

What: August Challenge- 10 photos

When: Due Tuesday August 14th at by midnight

Winner announced: With 2nd challenge on Wednesday,August 15th

Rules: must "look" like it is a MME project,must be created new

Prize: collection of your choice.

My Mind's Eye August Challenge: http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2012/08/august-challenge.html

Can't "look" anymore MME than this:)  It's almost all Lost and Found Two "Breeze" with just a few pieces of Bazzill and a few brads that may or may not be MME as I don't keep brads in their packaging. 

Take Note

Take Note, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Scrap-o-holic Challenge: http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-stack-holic-challenge

This is the book I have been reading, at the suggestion of our therapist.  As you can see I've had to take a lot of notes.  The papers are all DCVW, journal stamp from Jo-Anne's October Afternoon.  Sentiment stamps are Ali Edwards/technique Tuesday.  Yellow title letters are October Afternoon and the tiny type is from the company that I no longer say nice things about.  LOL

Mud on the Mountain

Mud on the Mountain, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Finally got my event photos... had to put them to good use. \\

On the scrappy side everything is OA except the card stock and rivets.

my Machine

my Machine, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

I've been at the gym a lot. I prefer the 3rd treadmill in the second row. I've noticed all the regulars have a favorite machine. If mine is taken I don't run.

Basic Grey sketch challenge 5.21.12

I finally killed Periphery. I'm really sad about it, it's my favorite all time BG line. I used the entire collection pack, all that is left is scraps. The chipboard, brad and rub-on are Boxer and there is just a little Indian Summer.

Basic Grey Weekly Challenge

SO yesterday I wanted to take the kids out to do something active, they wanted to veg and play video games.  I compromised with them by allowing them to take their DS games and play them on the drive out to Thomlinson Run State Park.  Andrew said the trail was creepy, Lizzie said the ferns tickled.  Erik and Diamond didn't complain.  After some time on Fern Trail we walked down to the water and then came back to town for some ice cream.  I think they had fun.

http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=3069

Create a multi-photo layout.

Awesome!  I've been wanting to use the Basic Grey June Bug kit I got at the last Scrapbook Super Station Crop.  I love their kits, I buy their kits, I forget to scrap their kits.  Finally today I used one and I have to say, worth every penny.

I made only a few adjustments.  I exchanged the multi-color brad flower centers they had included for larger matching ones.  Added a little journal tag.  (<--could be what throws me about SBSS kits, multi photo and no journal spots).  Exchanged the dot on the i for a button, and I fussy cut the one flower to allow it to go over the photo.  I'm thrilled with the results, beautiful paper put together in a terrific kit.

again?! Got Sketch #143

http://gotsketch.blogspot.com/

Very cool sketch by the talented Valerie Salmon.  

Papers are all MME from the Totally Girl Slab.  Journal tag is MME too, not sure which line.  Title and altered chipboard are Pink Paisley.  Buttons are fresh off a shirt which is too big for me... yea Atkins!  Don't know the manufacturers on the rickrack, cardstock, paper clip or flowers.  

My middle child is a little bit rough and tumble, he has skinned up his nose several times.  This incident was caused by playing flash light tag.