There were lots of things impeding me from working on my layout today. My lovely son forgot my name today, because I heard "mom" about every 15 minutes. At one point I had everyone in my work space playing Pokemon Go. I closed the door, and people knocked, then dogs barked at me. Apparently, Archie was doing his rounds, and was very disappointed that the door was closed so he barked at me until I opened the door. And, I think it's time to get off of Facebook again. I just can't take it. I love … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 7
May 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today I continue to be shocked by people. Seriously. People all over Facebook who seemingly just read the headline, and some how get their panties all in a bunch about something that has been true for a long time. It happens all the time, but today it's bothering me. I know it shouldn't. Oh well. This is why the layout is later today. I kept going down rabbit holes about "The Man." Abbey LOAD Day 7: Please, Please MeStory: Please ____________ (fill in the blank)Technique: Grammar … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 6
May 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today has been 7 business days since I emailed the Guided Studies teacher for help. She also got a request from the principal the same day. 7 business days. And just think, this woman is supposed to provide 2 - 3 hours of work for Sean each week, or support him with the work he already has, but is falling behind with. I think she sees this as a vacation. I just reminded the principal that we've had no contact from her. Again, I digress. I am scrapbooking. I am part of the ScrapHappy … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 5
May 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today I had to take Archie to the vet. He has this hot spot thing going on, which became infected. Sigh. He's on antibiotics now. Go Archie! Today felt almost normal. Almost. I couldn't go into the vet, she called while I sat in the car. I didn't sign for the credit card bill. After the vet, I stopped by Hicklebees to pick up Seans new book. Then I played Pokemon Go for an hour or so. It was so nice to be out. I felt almost bad about it. But, I digress, it's a LOAD day. Abbey … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 4
May 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite parts of LOAD is signing up to be a guest designer. I love getting the prompt early, taking my time, thinking hard, and really making a special LO. I do things I don't normally do. This time was no different. Abbey LOAD Day 4: I Saw Her Standing There. Story: Tell the story of an original vs. a reproduction/copy. Technique: Scraplift a layout! I must tell you that the email I got included the script that Alice was going to use for that video. She referenced Tiffany … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 3
May 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Back to Abbey LOAD! Today we are looking at the album Meet the Beatles, specifically "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Story: Story about hands... holding hands, aging hands, helping hands, little hands... Technique: Blue/shadows inspired by album cover. Yep. I've got this. Well, I thought I had it. John really enjoys taking pictures of Sean and I holding hands. I've scrapped one before, it was at Christmas in the Park, years ago. Then I was like, no. No. I don't want to do that. So I … [Read more...]
LOAD218 – Day 17
February 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Day 17. Saturday is finally here. I can work in the morning, I don't have to work in the dark. Woo hoo! Let's look at today's prompt, shall we? How have your friends helped you become the person you are now OR use the gallery and let one of the LOADsters influence you. Yep, I can do both. Well, I found a LO that I really liked. One that was digitally done. I really like digital LO's. They are so pretty, and you can do ANYTHING you … [Read more...]
LOAD218 – Day 16
February 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Let's do this! Day 16! Our prompt, when have you taken something too far/challenged yourself. OR challenge yourself by making a monochromatic layout. Well, I can do that! I've been totally feeling craft paper this LOAD. I just love that it's brown, or tan, or whatever you need it to be! So, I chose craft! I decided to go to Dinosaur National Monument today. I thought it would be perfect for a monochrome LO. I had this scrap of Hambly paper that is a map of Paris. It was perfect. I … [Read more...]
LOAD218 – Day 15
February 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Can I just say, it's Day 15. I had to take Sean to rugby last night. I had to go visit my dad today. I had book club tonight. I didn't have my book read until 6pm today. Book club is at 7pm. To say I've been busy is an understatement. It's days like today that I think I'm just going to give up on LOAD. And then, this happens... The prompt: I can do anything. Something hard or difficult. OR create a LO with 3 elements. A large photo, 1 solid color cardstock, 3 pieces of patterned … [Read more...]
LOAD218 – Day 14
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Happy Valentine's Day! You know what that means, pay tribute to a strong woman OR use pink, red and white on your LO OR use a heart. Easy peasy, mac and cheesy! I knew I would use red or a heart or something. The question was, what would the subject be. After much thought, I decided to use the photos of my houses in Flint, Michigan. Both houses are kinda red. It just made sense. I found a piece of red vellum in my stash. I think it was with a piece of green vellum... Must have been … [Read more...]
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