Granny Deb's Lil Monkey

This is an album that I made for my mom, for a Christmas gift. I had a great time with this album, I wanted it to be about the pictures instead of the embellishments. This is the reason that I scrapbook, to let the pictures tell the story. In my mother's words I had an amazing subject to work with and I have to agree with her. Lol! My son is the greatest thing to ever happen to me. Everyday he teaches me something new about myself. Being a kid I never knew how hard my mom worked for us kids and the sacrifices that she made, she never made us feel as if she was making sacrifices. I truly understand now why my mom made the decisions that she made And I appreciate everything that she has done for our family. My mother is the strongest person that I have known and will probably ever know. I am so proud of the accomplishments that she has made in her life. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Mom! You deserve all the happiness this world can bring.

First Snow in OKC

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Secret Beach Babe Gift!!!

My Great Granny

Here is a Lo that I did for the challenge over at the My Mind's Eye blog. This Lo is my take on the sketch that was provided. The winner of the challenge gets to pick any three collections to take home. Can you believe that???? The paper I used is from the "Complete Boy" paper collection. I used the same papers to make the flowers. The journaling spot is actually a stamp from the "Laundry Line" collection that is stamped on more of the "All Boy" paper collection. The growing everyday glittered sticker is from the "Enlightened" collection. Of course I had to add some ribbon, bling, buttons, and Thickers for the title. I had such a great time creating this Lo, the flowers are handmade, all the distressing, Glossy Accents on the title, and even machine stitching. I normally don't do much stitching on Lo's because my sewing machine is always put away and I'm to lazy to drag it out. Needless to say, I have now created a permanent place for my sewing machine to be set up in my craft room so hopefully I will use it more often. Everyone has until November 19 to enter so get your Lo's in.

TFL, I hope some scrapin happens for you today!

 

 

 

 

My Donation to Locks of Love!!!

I just wanted to show everyone my donation to Locks of Love. This is a great non-profit organization that provides hairpieces for financially disadvantaged children who are suffering from medical long term hair loss, from any diagnosis, in the U.S. and Canada. I have been wanting to cut my hair for quite some time but always had an excuse not to, so finally here is the result.




I still cannot believe that I was walking around with that mess on my head and after it was cut it looked like a dead rat laying on the counter. Lol!!! There was not even a tear shed, yes it was time for it to go. When I came home my son, who will be 3 next week, said "Oh Momma your hairs all gone, I'm gonna go get you some more hair." He even jumped in his motorized car like he was going to the store, lol. I have to say that I am soooooo happy with my cut, and believe it or not I have natural curly hair so I can wear it curly or straight, it is very versatile. I am thankful that I could help out even with such a small gesture. I hope everyone has a beautiful day and happy scrapin!

Pure Determination

 

I love how this turned out. My son is growing up so fast and I had the greatest memories when I was putting this layout together. Children are the greatest blessing in the world. I love how they live in the moment. My son teaches me something new everyday and I am so thankful to be his mother.

TFL

Have a happy scrapin day!

2 Months Since Last post!

Well life has taken a toll on me, school has started back for me so this means less scrapin time. I have had a chance to join a great online community over at the scrap beach, hosted by Kathryn. Kathryn host a live scrap chat every Thursday and also an all night crop once a month with the live feed as well. There are a ton of challenges and prizes. This is a really great place to hang out, scrap and be able to chat with everyone. Kathryn and Mr. Lifeguard(Kathryn's scrubby) are wonderful hosts and a ton of fun to hang out with. I can not believe the inspiration at the beach, everyone is very talented and they love to share all their ideas. There is a 24 hour chat box so no matter what time of the day you are able to chat its open. This is a great place to hang out and I hope to see you there.

Have a scrapin day!