Jay Layout #2

Slowly but surely I'm making some progress. I'm not sure that I'll be finished in time, so my layouts are kind of rushed. And working without flowers, sparkles and girly colors is having quite an affect on my scrapbooking, LOL. Anyway, I finished this layout last night but went to bed without posting. Today is some frantic house cleaning since we are having folks over for lunch after church tomorrow so hopefully I'll still manage to complete a couple more layouts. I was lamenting this morning how much fun it would be if my sister Sam was here to scrap with me...I'd probably get a lot more done! We have become a lot closer this past year with frequent phone calls and chats. I wish we lived closer...she's on the East Coast and I'm in Colorado.


I love this quote! It reads: Between the innocence of babyhood and the dignity of manhood, we find a delightful creature of a boy. -Allan Beck

I appreciate the comments and e-mails...they make my heart smile!

Marie with a :-)

Simple Stardust Layout

I didn't realize just how challenging it was going to be for me to create a masculine scrapbook! I made one for my father a few years ago, but I think I had more time - I need to have Jay's done in two weeks and I just started it. This layout is a very simple one using CTMH Stardust paper, which has probably become one of my favorites. I didn't have time to get good photos, but I did want to say once again that I am LOVING the flip flaps from CTMH. I have left "hidden" spots with them for Jay's parent's to do some journaling. (Some of you have asked who Jay is. He is the young man that our oldest daughter is dating. We don't really like the term "boyfriend" because we don't care for the worldly definition of dating. They are pretty smitten with each other though :-), and I am really pleased with the character and heart of Jay. He's a wonderful young man.)

The above picture shows the spot for hidden journaling. I'm loving the new CTMH flip flaps!

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CPS 113

I made several attempts at this sketch and think some days I'm better off not following a sketch! Still, I like the weekly challenges at CPS so here goes...

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Wedding Card

Whew. It has been a fun filled week but I am ready for things to return to a slower pace. I'm definitely a "homebody" and not keen on continuous activity...although I do make exceptions! Thursday night we attended an "Aurora Scholars" recognition ceremony. There are 57,000 students in the Aurora Public Schools (I'm still trying to wrap my mind around that number!) and 297 of them were honored in this ceremony for being exceptional. Matthew was one of those 297, and so was my friend Donna's daughter. Friday Scott was off for most of the day and we caught up on some household chores before heading out to Bluff Lake for a walk with the girls. (Really, it should be called Bluff Pond...) That evening we went to a beautiful wedding. Saturday was tea with a precious friend in the morning and then a short visit with Kyle. In the afternoon the girls and I attended a bridal shower and last night was filled with good, old fashioned family game time and belly aching laughter. After church today, Jay and his grandmother came for lunch and this evening Scott and I went to some friends' home for dessert (which I avoided...I'll write about that in another post...) and a great visit. Now I'm ready to head for bed so I can get up early and get caught up on all of the housework that I let slide this weekend.
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This tri-fold card uses Close To My Heart paper and various stamps. I'm disappointed the photo of the front came out so poorly but you can tell the colors from the second photo.

The girls love it when we walk at Bluff Lake...and Scott and I love hearing their animated conversations as they stroll along behind us. I did persuade them to pose for a picture :-)

Wedding Gift...LOTS of photos...

My last post showed the wedding keepsake box that I made for Joel and Jaclyn's wedding...which is tonight. (I am such a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of girl...) Inside of the box, is this accordian album that I JUST completed. (insert hand wiped across brow and sigh of relief here...) The top photo is the front of the album.

page one

page two

page three

Page four

Page five (back of album when closed)

page six

Page seven
.Note: The plastic sleeves are an incredible new product from CTMH. They are called Flip Flap Memory Protectors and a pack of 15 is only $3.95. I LOVE them. They can be lifted up to reveal another photo or hidden journaling.

open album, front pages showing
open album, back pages showing

And the very front.

I tend to be pretty nervous when giving a handmade gift because everyone has different tastes. I'm praying that they will like it.

And another note ... I will be offering custom made accordian albums and/or keepsake boxes on my website - which will be up and running in the very near future (I hope...) The box will sell for $25 and the album for $30. You provide the photos and give me an idea of theme/colors/patterns etc. and I do the rest. I can usually have it completed within 48 hours...if I have a box on hand. Otherwise it will take an additonal week for me to order and receive the box.

Have a fabulous weekend,

Marie with a :-)