Scrappy Fun...

Back in my studio.  

I have many projects going on right now, but I seem to be wanting to play with paper.

Here is a tidbit of what I have been up to recently.

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 The above layout was created using Studio Calico's August 2012 Kit called "Summer of '69."

Completely love the colors.  I also added a few scraps that were on my desk as well.

Faith Scrappers Book Cover

 The above is a book that I have started for a new group of that will begin on August 28th.  

It is a devotional group of scrappers that will get together once a week for 4 hours.  

Here is one of the projects I am working on for this group.

I will share more about it at a later date.

Such a Poser

 

The above is another layout that is a 6" x 6" in size and I used scraps on my desk along with contents from the Studio Calico August 2012 Kit, "Summer of '69."

Well, back to my studio!  

I really should complete my paintings.

Have a terrific Tuesday...

Oh yeah, today is my son Zachary's 24th Birthday.

Happy Birthday Zachary!

We plan on celebrating tonight.

Birthday Celebration...& a New Number!

I have been so busy with soaking in every bit of Summer with Brianna that I have not had time to post.  Today is her first day of school and I will share those photos another time.

Here is few of my favorite photos from my Birthday Celebration this past weekend.

ENJOY

BB King's

Whooping it up in Nashville!  My Birthday...

Dublin's in Bowling Green- the night before my Birthday!

On our way to Nashville the morning of my Birthday!  Just a 40 minute drive Southbound.

Love the murals on all of the buildings in Nashville

BB King's around Mid-Day.  Checking it out for my celebration in the evening.

My favorite painting at BB King's Blues Club in Nashville.

US celebrating LIFE!

MY NEW NUMBER!

Almost to ONE-DERLAND!

I may be older....but I am SO MUCH BETTER!

Grey-Vacation!

We had a fabulous vacation at Perdido Key.  We saw family, witnessed the sun rise each morning on the beach, and I fell in love with The Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy!

Fifty Shades of Grey

I am currently reading and almost done with Fifty Shades Darker.  

This character, Christian Grey is SOMETHING ELSE, I tell ya.

Sharing the beach in the morning

Did I mention?  I am addicted to this trilogy...nuff said.

US at the beach

Cousin Mike and Me on the boat

Family!

Gadget Girl, May!

 The above picture is my cousin-in-law, May.  She is the GADGET GIRL! 

 She loves her phone and anything that connects her to the world via the Internet.

Just a few of my favorite photos. 

 I took all of my photos this vacation with just my phone and a little point and shoot Canon.

I did not want the bulk of my Rebel.  All in all, and 540 pictures later...

I really got some great shots.

Maybe the big cameras are over rated.

What do you think?

Oh! My new number is

202

Good Time!

Last Saturday night we went and listened to music at Lost River Cave.

Lost River is a really cool cave opening where "back in the day,"

 and I mean a long time ago...as in the 1930's or so...people used to come to the cave/nightclub for natural air-conditioning, cocktails, music, and dancing.

So, we joined the ghosts of the spirits in the cave and listened to several bands.

Had a few cocktails and lots of smiling.

Most importantly, the event was to raise funding to build an outdoor classroom for natural sciences for children in our area and those who visit the cave.

Again, it was a "cool" good time.

Opening of the cave with additional seating

Main event area in cave.  Old Nightclub.

Nightclub Bar

Nightclub Event Area

Band Area/Nightclub Event Area

US

A Cool 57 Degrees inside the cave

If I remember correctly, Black Cat Cadillac Band-  They were awesome!

Center of the nightclub-chandelier

Fog coming in off the river as dusk begins

So, yes...this was a fun night and I hope it becomes an annual event.

The next event is Spirits in the Cave on August 2, 2012.

So, there you go...

CELEBRATING LIFE, the half-century mark!

I have lots going on this week.  I know I have also promised some pictures from the cave as well.

I will post those later.

But today, I met with Maru and girlfriends to celebrate her 50th Birthday at Olde Stone Country Club!

Who says, we cannot still party?  

We just do it at NOON instead of 11 PM!

The Birthday Girl, Maru!

The Birthday Party Gals

Smile, Smile, & Smile again

Who says we can't party!

STRIKE A POSE!

Great lunch, great conversation, & CELEBRATING LIFE!

YEPPER, this is how we roll on Tuesday.

Using up the Scraps...

I love using scraps I have on my table to create 6" x 12" Layouts.  I love to mingle them within my scrapbooks because it adds a special dimension to my books when looking through them.  This size is perfect for the not so great shot or so many photos of one event and you want to just scrap because you simply love it.  This size challenges me to use a smaller space more creatively.

3rd Grade

Airport

Arriva Home!

July 3, 2012

I dare not throw anything away that is on my desk.  So, one way to make sure it gets used is to continue to scrap in this fabulous size.  My table gets cleaned really fast and I use up my stash.  

Rainy weekend here and tonight we are off to a concert in a cave.

Tell you all about it tomorrow!

CIAO!

Capsaicin & Vinegar makes a NEW NUMBER!

Yes, it is true!

I believe one reason for my continued weight-loss is my complete and utter addiction to "My Recipe" that I do not go one day without at least 3 servings.

These ingredients are a must have in abundance in our home.

I crave them.

I purchase them ALL FRESH from our local farmer's market.

I make it in a pico fashion and it goes with white or red meat.

One way I enjoy it is to add crab meat and eat as a salad.

YUMMO!

Red Onion-Diced

Cilantro-Finely Chopped

Garlic-Minced

Jalapeno Peppers-Diced

Vine Tomatoes-Diced

SEA Salt to taste

Vinegar- as a dressing

 These ingredients make my taste buds ROCK!

They also help melt away pounds.

My NEW NUMBER IS

206

Paper Creations...

I have been digging into my Studio Calico July 2012 kit called Elmwood Park.

I created two layouts and then I really thought I should get started on cards for Brianna.  I am in the process of making her care package and cards for her to open daily at camp.

I have included them here.

Trust me that everything is straight.  

I was simply impatient with taking the photos yesterday morning.

However, you will get the idea.  Remember you can click on the layout/card to view closer.

**included with the cards are the designs of the envelopes*

All In A Days Work- ZK

FUN-Card

HI-Card

HEY Bri- Card

HEY GIRL-Card

Mother Report

Currently trying to make up my mind whether to head to the pool or stay in for the day.

The sun seems to be HIT and MISS this morning.

Cooler temperatures.

I have enjoyed playing with paper for the past few days.  

Time tells all stories.

HAPPY HUMP DAY