Father/Daughter Duo

This is the first layout that I have done with Scrapaganza's new kit club, "The Story Matters". I created this layout for two different challenges. The first challenge is on Log Your Memorys site for their Sweet Talking Challenge. A month of journaling challenges with challenge one to be a list of things. The second was for the sketch challenge on "The Story Matters". I have never used a sketch before but found it very easy to do. The picture was taken on Clinton's photo day for the football team.

Join Me for some Sweet Talking

We’re kicking off a month-long challenge at one of my favorite sites today … the Sweet Talk Journaling Challenge at Log Your Memory!

I hope you’ll come on over and check it out today … there will be an entire month of scrapbooking challenges with a focus on “real life” journaling, plus the chance to earn points and prizes along the way! And if you’ve never visited before, you’re in for a treat! We have a wonderful group of friendly, helpful scrapbookers just waiting to say hello and show you around!

Get started by visiting the Log Your Memory Blog HERE and get ready to journal your way to becoming a Log Your Memory Sweet Talker!

And tell them cole19 sent you

Top 5 layouts for 2009

So I was checking out one of my favorite sites (blogs) and was inspired to pick my top layouts from 2009. Now I haven't completed a page since July, but I decided to give it a try. Here are my choices.


This layout is from my 2008 Journal Your Christmas album. I loved this project, but didn't keep up with it for 2009.

Not sure how old Sarah was in this picture but love the colors that were used. I can't take full credit as this was a kit I purchased from Scrapaganza


A picture of the Mixed Choir. This page actually goes with the next layout.

This is a picture of Sarah in her Mixed Choir Uniform. Very few freshman make the mixed choir. They have to be recommended by their middle school director. This is the only year that Sarah will wear that uniform as she auditioned for and made Acappella choir for her Sophomre year.


I love this page that I did, showing how Sarah is both on the football team and a cheerleader. Way to get involved right at the start of her high school career.

This was much harder than I thought it would be to choose 5 layouts. Especially since I haven't completed a page since May.

A new venture

I have been trying to figure out someway to make some extra money. After talking to a few people and showing them a towel that I made for my husband for the football season. I have made up a second one now for the basketball season and to have a picture so that I can show people. I can change the colors for your school colors and also the symbol for the sport depending on what you desire. The ATC stands for my husband's position, and I can substitue either a position, name, or jersey number on the towel. Now to figure out what to charge. The towels cost between 2-3 dollars and then there is the cost of the thread and fabric stiffner. I am thinking of charging around 6.00 for a towel but am open to suggestions. Let me know if you have any ideas. Hoping to get a couple more made up tomorrow or this next week so that I have a few more variations for examples. Please leave me comments and let me know what you think. Thanks

Super Happy Mail

A couple of weeks ago there was an online crop pink held at the Fiskateers site. It was not only very fun but also educational. People were sharing about how cancer and breast cancer has affected either them or their families. There were also challenges related to the scrap pink theme. I was one of the ones who won. The package with my RAK came today from Fiskars. Wow, I can't believe how much stuff was packed into the box. What perfect timing for all of this goodies. Thanks to conferences I have tomorrow free. I have a few swaps that need to be finished and then I get to play. What fun goodies to play with. Thanks Cheryl and Fiskars

finally, it has been a long time

Okay so it has been a very long time since I have felt creative. Really been missing the creative outlet, but it just wasn't too happen. So I have been trying to figure out a way to get a little extra cash and thinking that I could put my crafting skills to work. I am thinking about seeing if I can make a few items that I could sell on Ebay or Etsy. I came up with this card design tonight, hoping to make a few more tomorrow along with some dish towels. Let me know what you think and how much you would be willing to pay? Thanks

Win a cricut cartridge.

Help us celebrate our 100th Cricut cartridge—Winter Woodland! That’s right, we reached 100 cartridges. As a thank you for our great Cricut community members we want you to celebrate with us. So, we’re giving away 100 cartridges over the next five weeks (20 per week). Head over to the message board to find out how