After work today, I decided to treat myself. I visited a local flea market (why do they call them that? They don't sell fleas. Isn't that a violation of truth in advertising laws?)
They have a booth that sells all sorts of stickers (mainly Jolee's), some scrapbook papers, and copic markers among other things at 60-70% off. I scored some major bling.
Then I went to a new (to me) scrapbook store, and fell in love. I wandered the aisles till closing time, and walked out with some journaling items, Glimmer Mists (which I've been dying to try out), some stamps, and some new Distress Ink colors.
Guess what I plan to do this weekend? I'm still working on a scrapbook I'm making for my co-workers.
My retirement is one week from today. I think some scrapbook therapy is in order. I'm excited about retiring, but more than just a little scared about it too. It's a big life altering decision. I got a little preview of what it will be like for me on my last day. One of my coworkers left today for vacation. She won't be back before I leave, so I caught her to say goodbye. There were many hugs, and even more tears.
I try to focus on the positives - it's not like my coworkers are dying. I can still talk to them and even go meet them for lunch. I will have plenty of time to devote to my house and family, and to scrapbooking and cardmaking.
I can do this.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
What I did this weekend......
I made some cool cards! I am a huge Twilight fan, and I dearly love the DCWV Immortal Love collection, so I made a card using paper and a tag from the collection and embellished it with ribbon, a vellum quote, and a pretty flower and brad. This paper represents Bella's lullaby, and is actually for a retirement card for a co-worker.
The next card is for a male co-worker that is retiring, and was my first attempt at making a window in a card. I used a square punch. It wasn't big enough to get to the middle of the card, but it still looks decent for a first attempt! I stamped the inside of the card with "congrats!", then glued rick rack to the outside of the window. I goofed though - the card was closed when I put the glue on, so some of got on the inside.
So - I improvised! I sprinkled glitter on the glue on the inside, so now the sentiment has a glittered frame on the inside! I embellished it with a coordinating twill ribbon, using a button threaded with fibers as a focal point.
I'll post some pics of my scrap pages later! Have a great evening!
The next card is for a male co-worker that is retiring, and was my first attempt at making a window in a card. I used a square punch. It wasn't big enough to get to the middle of the card, but it still looks decent for a first attempt! I stamped the inside of the card with "congrats!", then glued rick rack to the outside of the window. I goofed though - the card was closed when I put the glue on, so some of got on the inside.
So - I improvised! I sprinkled glitter on the glue on the inside, so now the sentiment has a glittered frame on the inside! I embellished it with a coordinating twill ribbon, using a button threaded with fibers as a focal point.
I'll post some pics of my scrap pages later! Have a great evening!
Inaugural post
I've finally entered the world of blogging. I don't know why it took me so long. I guess I figured I didn't have the time. However, I am getting ready to retire and devote more time to my scrapbooking and card making, and need a place to show it off.
In addition, I follow a lot of blogs, and can't link up to them since I didn't have a blog of my own.
I just began scrapping in October of 2010. My first project was a labor of love. It was a scrapbook for my dear online friend, Phyllis. She is recovering from breast cancer. I got several of my dear online friends to contribute photos, cards, and original artwork, and I scrapped it all for her.
And then, I was hooked.
I've recently ventured into the realm of card making, and find that I am really enjoying it. This will give me a chance to share my work with others, and hopefully learn something from everyone.
The blogs I follow frequently have really inspired me. I will figure out how to link up to them, as if you like crafts, you will love their blogs!
A little about me - I am retiring June 3rd, 2011 from my job with the US Government. I had 38 years of service. (...of course, I started when I was still in diapers... LOL)
I have 2 grown children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren - a girl age 17, and two grandsons ages 14 and 11. (plus 3 lovely little feline furbabies!)
We love to take road trips, and have driven across Route 66 twice. We are drive in theater enthusiasts, and stop and take in a movie under the stars along the way.
I welcome comments about my projects, and can't wait to learn more from all of you!
In addition, I follow a lot of blogs, and can't link up to them since I didn't have a blog of my own.
I just began scrapping in October of 2010. My first project was a labor of love. It was a scrapbook for my dear online friend, Phyllis. She is recovering from breast cancer. I got several of my dear online friends to contribute photos, cards, and original artwork, and I scrapped it all for her.
And then, I was hooked.
I've recently ventured into the realm of card making, and find that I am really enjoying it. This will give me a chance to share my work with others, and hopefully learn something from everyone.
The blogs I follow frequently have really inspired me. I will figure out how to link up to them, as if you like crafts, you will love their blogs!
A little about me - I am retiring June 3rd, 2011 from my job with the US Government. I had 38 years of service. (...of course, I started when I was still in diapers... LOL)
I have 2 grown children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren - a girl age 17, and two grandsons ages 14 and 11. (plus 3 lovely little feline furbabies!)
We love to take road trips, and have driven across Route 66 twice. We are drive in theater enthusiasts, and stop and take in a movie under the stars along the way.
I welcome comments about my projects, and can't wait to learn more from all of you!
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