One Down, Two to go

Finished one project for March class at Laine's. This will be a present for the little cutie in the pink glasses who'll be turning 3 soon.

As you can see from the sneak above, its a very 'happy' project - full of candy colours. I had fun making the colours pop and I'm very happy with the overall look of it (even managed to get my hands dirty at one point) I guess cute is ok but pretty is not? Haha. Maybe my taste is changing....

Nah....still feel like I need to go distress something now.

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Altered Clock: "Always Make Time to..."
Journaling: Always make time to... share, be silly, play, savour, hug, explore, rest, talk

Most people who see this don't really know its a clock till I point it out to them - haha.... (Husband asked how come scrapbookers always have to make things look so complicated ("chao pattern" were his exact words)). Beth likes this project - she likes to look at the little pictures.

Idea to Share(just one):
To get the 'curled up edge on the cardstock, just spritz some water on the edges and roll upwards wih with fingers. You're gonna say this is gross, but I was just thinking that if you didn't have any water around, you could probably do this with your mouth / saliva, perhaps even chewing the edges a bit for that 'extra distressed' look - haha. Hmmm..... I bet its safe cos acid-free right?

Then while the edges are still damp, you can dip it in a little gold embossing powder and emboss the edges so they get a nice old 'crusted' edge. Very 'piratey'.

K. Have a good time this weekend!

Thankful Today

Layout Title: "Little Boys are...."
Today I am thankful for this little boy - despite his stubborness, despite his impulsiveness and the ants in his pants. He is a hard nut to crack - Is it just me or are boys just 'like that' (?) Or just mine? Ah, my sweet Beanie B - life is an adventure eh?

On a Scrapbooking Note:
1. This is a fun (but tedious) thing to try with KI Memories lace cardstock. Select different patterns and use them to 'fill the gaps' in the lace cardstock. In order not to drive yourself bonkers, you might find it easier to trace the area you want to cover and then cut the 'patch' slightly inside the line, so that it 'fits'. I backed the whole thing with black cardstock.

2. This is one of my all time favourite photos. Taken with him standing just below me and looking up at the camera. Looks like those big-headed doggie photos eh? Haha.

Q: What ya up to Sharon?:
A: Lots of things!

1. I am admiring the new CHA arrivals that came into the store (very very cute - even messy grungy me approves) - I like the new Cosmo Cricket Snorkel and Girl Friday patterns best.

2. I am dreaming of March projects and being thankful for a job where I am paid to dream. (trying to get into 'cute' mode cos I have lots of funky colours to work with. You all are going to say "so not you" again, I just know it)

3. and I made a card (that I actually like):

Cardmaking is hard for me. I find it hard not to over-fuss and have to resist reaching for the ink and smearing it all over (Ink covers a multitude of 'sins' don't you know?). So....small card, big achievement for the shmoo.

Can You Be Worried And Happy at the Same Time?

When you're a mom... of course!!! All the time!
I did this layout some time back but I'm finding that this week, I need to 'hear' this again.

Layout Title: "Don't Worry About Me Mummy"
Don't Worry About Me Mummy,
- I will learn as I grow
- I'll find my own way
- God is watching over me

Favourite Bits:
1. The stamped journaling lines on the sides. (This was the first time I realised you actually get nice results not inking the whole stamp - ink it 'uneven' instead)
2. The black streaks - I made those with an inky metal ruler (Hey! Happy Accident!)
3. The little cloud stamps from Bampop
4. The photo -love that lip!

And a few people have been asking me, so......

This is a Shmoo...He doesn't talk, just makes cute squeaky sounds and he can stretch / change into almost any shape. It was my nickname in school and there was also a cartoon on TV back when I was a kid.....around same time as Captain Caveman, Penelope Pitstop, old Scooby Doo, (Any 70s babies out there?)

So.....gloo (cos I use lots of it), shmoo (cos that's me) and glooshmoo (cos it sounds like when you say "fancy shmancy" - its fun to say and doesn't take itself too seriously - that's me I hope...).

Told ya I was a junkie for symbolism.