Where is the time???

Not much going on here. Trying to craft but working from dark to dark-thirty . Crafting withdraws are setting in. May have to take up the knitting or crocheting since I can that at work! Have so much to do and so little time and space to craft! May need to get away to my sisters for the night and pull a scrap night !

SO it has been a long while since I posted or for that matter created! It is a sad sad thing.... But between Kaydence being 5 and a huge handful, Chris having 2 back surgeries in a years time and me looking for a job and stressing out about life and where I was going -- I think I had a good excuse. Not a GREAT one- because among all the stress creating would have helped me get through it better. Anyways!!!! Looking forward to going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention this year in Arlington Texas.. Can not wait! I am trying hard to work a new job but have already asked off for this show... And who can beat a Scrapbook Convention AND a Sewing Convention together. The ONLY thing that would make it better-- the BEADFEST that is with the two in Charlotte , NC.. That would make it absolutely PERFECT!

I have gotten into a little wood working as well as expanded to beading.. I am out of a scrapbook room for now until I can get the back room finished.. But once the bathroom is completely finished I will start on the hallway and Back room... Hope everyone is doing well.....I will try very hard to create and post more!

Long time...

Well just realized how long it has been since I posted anything.. I have been so busy I forgot to craft let alone-- post about it... I have bee remodeling my bathroom.. May post some pictures of that when I am done.... I will try to craft more and post more..

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention in San Marcos TEXAS

Well Tammi and I went to the San Marcos Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention in San Marcos Texas. I had fun, learned some new techniques but was slightly disappointed that it was NOT as good as everyone always says they are. I have to like The National Scrapbook Convention in Arlington Texas better. I am already planning on attending next year. It will be in May for 2012 so looking forward to that! I really haven't been scrapbooking too much since MTC, SCAL and Cricut tangled and Cricut won but default! By default I mean that MTC and SCAL had no chance in Hell if they didn't fight back. But I suppose Cricut(Provo Craft) has a ton more money than they did-- I truly believe that if-- AND WHEN someone fights Provo Craft IN COURT- PC will get wants coming to them.... The HAVE NO SAY in HOW the machine is used AFTER it is sold.... NONE.. ZIP..
   And Provo Craft has cut their own throats by doing all this..

Fairy Cut has even stopped being compatible with the Cricut- found nothing on that but something happened...
Mark my words--- Provo Craft has gone form being #1 in Die cutters-- to #7 since they sues MTC and SCAL.... The decline will continue....

I am trying to scrap book more so I plan on trying to post more... sorry I have been AWAL....
Got a new job also-so that's been keeping me busy, as does a 3 year old that drives me crazy everytime I try to scrapbook....

Thats all for now.... Buy anything but Provo Craft until I see you again......

Sure Cuts Alot Software Affiliate

I am providing a link to Sure Cuts Alot software to purchase. I highly recommend downloading the Trial version first-- try it out- watch some tutorials to learn how to operate it alittle more if you like.. Just remember!! Due to the Provo Craft Law Suit against them they may eventually have to discontinue compatibility with all Cricuts. But IF you buy your copy PRIOR to this moment(IF PC WINS) then you can always use SCAL(SURE CUTS ALOT) with your Cricut as long as you never update Cricut Firmware or SCAL. I would alos highly recommend you pay the extra money to get the CD either-with or without the Download...

 I , as well as thousands of other use this every single day. I buy cartridges when I see something I like- or Can't make due to CopyRight issues! But nothing will ever replace my SCAL. My cutter I can replace Should I ever have too.

 I hope you will give the program a test run and see why so many scrap bookers can't live without it!

 CLICK ON THE TITLE to go directly to their website to learn more!

 Also here the link to a lot of useful tutorials for SCAL.
http://www.craftedge.com/tutorials/tutorials.php

Thanks Jody

Paper Musings: My Two Cents... and a recipe

Paper Musings: My Two Cents... and a recipe

Scrapbookingbyleann Designs: Blog Candy Giveaway!!!!!

Hi guys, been alittle sickly and dealing wiht the Holidays. Hoping to feel better soon,
There is a GREAT give away going on so go over and have a look.


That's right! It's time for some blog candy! This blog candy is the BEST & SO SWEET!
It is a $30 gift coupon for Little Scraps of Heaven Designs!!! How cool is that???

The drawing will be 1 week from today ~ January 25, 2011. I will post the winner after the drawing.

And that's it!
Pop on over to Little Scraps of Heaven Designs & check out all the ADORABLE paper piecing patterns Tricia has to offer!

Best of luck to everyone! :)

Just Random thoughts

I have a few new ideas for some paper albums but have to get all my thoughts together for it. Right now I am working on my sister's computer... So I will not be on for a day or so..

Thanks for stopping by.

Jodie

The Full Finished Baby Boy 8x8 Album..

OK so I finished the album and I love it. Sent it off the other day to it’s new home. I am sure they will love just as much as I do.

I  cut all the paper piecing's with my Cricut. I use SCAL(Sure Cuts A Lot software) and Inkscape . I made some  SVG files on here by myself or I used patterns(The bath tub came from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs) If I missed anyone please let me know. I also used some of my Cricut cartridges for this.

I sewed most pages(my sewing machine was messing up really bad in the middle of all this) but I got it fixed and sews so much better now.

I enjoyed making this- took forever but I did make a bunch of new SVG files for this book so I will have them for the next one..

Thanks for looking, Night.

 

Time to work on something else now—BESIDES looking for work!

jodie

Finished the Baby Boy Album.

It can be seen in my pictures on my Facebook page for now. I will post the rest of the pictures here later. I am a little tired..

Trying out Microsoft Essentials 2011 Writer

Ok So I am trying to simplify my life by using this new software to publish to the blog from my computer in a compact program without having to get on the blog . It says it will give me more control and more options.. We will see…..

 

Anyway I am up and trying to get motivated this morning. My problem—being cold. Here lately I am just COLD!!! I don’t think I am ready for winter yet… I have never been this cold in my life! I usually don’t even wear a coat in the winter Unless it gets below freezing. Which we have not been even close to yet.

Going to finish up the Baby Boy album I have been working on hopefully today.. I love how it has turned out so far.

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I am going to redo this page as soon as I figure out why my sewing machine has decided to start doing this. …

Working on a First smile- possibly a First tooth page. next..

Too long between post..Sorry

I have had really bad muscle spasms causing a headache that just won't go away. So I am going to say I'm sorry now. Hopefully it will go away soon. Thanks for following my blog..

SVg CUts Big Giveaway!!

Hi guys, Just stopped in to post a link to a Big Giveaway --AT SVGCUTS.com Come join .. Before 10/27/2010..


Also Cricutmachine.com is having a Heck O' Sale! Go visit NOW- this is ONLY for 24 hrs..

Busy all day- shopping AND looking for a JOB..

Sorry- didn't get anything done today- I was catching the sales before the money ran out. Everything else gets saved for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I applied to several places and I am praying that someone hires me soon... I am tired of being at home all day. Kayde is just too needy when I am here. I can't get anything done. And honestly- I got more done in my day when I worked.. So if anyone needs a helper-- I'm looking and can do anything-- that's legal..

Busy Busy busy

I have been very busy with working on a baby boy album. I also got a creative block yesterday so i'm getting out of the house today and heading for our Hobby Lobby to break up my normal routine.. I also spent the morning looking at other blogs, creating my wholesale account with Crafter's Companion- if you haven't been to their website you should. http://crafterscompanion.com  They have some great stuff. What I have used-- is the Crafter's Companion  Stick and Spray- and the NEW Glue Pens that have DOUBLE the adhesive as all other comparable brands... The tape is a little stingy and you have to be careful of it but for the same price as others for only 30 or so feet. I can put up with it. I use a lot of adhesive!

 Anyway check it out.. I will be adding the stuff to the website as soon as I can.. If you want anything let me know..

Redesign of blog - again.

New design on the Blog went well found this cool template site and just love their tutorials and many many backgrounds.

http://scrappinblogs.blogspot.com/

 They have Twitter/facebook layouts also. Be sure to donate if you can. Thanks Jodie

My Last Mini Album for Halloween

Front Cover

2nd and 3rd pages

4th and 5th pages

6th and 7tg pages

tag on 7th page-it opens up also

8th and 9th pages

10th and 11th pages

tag on the 11th page-pulls out and opens

back cover

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