TGIF!

Thank goodness it's Friday! And is it 5 o'clock yet??? This has been a long week for some reason, plus I have a monster horrible headache today. So I am ready for work to be over and the weekend to begin.
I've done very little scrapping this week, however i did manage to get a few mini journals made, a couple of altered wooden frames done and started a new clipboard. I plan to scrap away the weekend, as it is my last one before my show next weekend!
Errands and season premires kept me away from my scrappin' corner after work this week. Leah and I had to do a dog food run and then on to pick up groceries one evening. Then my college kid son called yesterday asking me to return a mushroom chair to Target before his receipt expired. (The chair broke) I was NOT impressed as he has known about this for over a month and should have handled it. I COULD have allowed him to loose $$$ on it but with money so tight right now I swallowed my pride (and my 'I want to teach him a lesson' feeling) and returned the chair.
I watched the season premire of Alias last night. I am a die hard Alias fan since it's first show. I LOVE Alias - it was my show that could not be missed, plan your schedule around show. LOL
I was SO VERY disappointed last night. I am figuring this has to be the last season, which is sad. But I also don't want to keep watching something the writers are just ripping up into shreds either. It may be the 1st season I miss a show here and there. I'd rather watch Lost or House and I'm not THAT big of a tv watcher anymore.
My college son is home again this weekend. It's homecoming at the hometown high school and his gf is on the court. He will be escorting her. He just called to ask which tie would look the best. At least I am still good for clothing information and errand 'boy'! Of course the tie I suggested he wasn't sure he could find. Hmmm, I think it would help it he would tidy his room a bit. I just keep the door closed! I had major plans of cleaning it from top to bottom, putting on a fresh coat of paint and moving the computer into his room until I started 'Saks of Memories'. Now I am making scrapbook goodies in all my spare time.
Since I haven't posted much this week ~ that is a glimpse of it. Nothing exciting, just life.
I will try to think of something interesting or profound to post sometime over the weekend! *grin*

Rainy Monday....

"Rainy days and Mondays always get me down." Remember the song? or is it I just remember this line because it is one of those things that just stick it your mind? I don't actually remember the artist. Just like the 'lines' of wisdom that your Mother passes along. Every time I was leaving for a date in my teen years she would say the same exact words before I left the house, "Behave yourself and don't talk too much". Once I even beat her to the punch. She had just called my name as I was heading towards the door. I turned and in that teenager sarcastic tone rattled that line off to her. NOT a really smart idea! It granted me the 'look'. You know the one - the stare with a set jaw, eyes cutting you into tiny shreds. The 'look' would be what was flashed during the Sunday morning Sermon from the choir loft to me, while I was sitting on or near the back row chatting or passing notes to friends. The melt you dead on the spot into a puddle that would make you desire to slide UNDER the church pew. The 'look' that would let you know that when I get ahold of you, it will not be pretty. I have a teenage girl and I think I have developed the 'look' very well. The artist of my life looks and lines I remember very well and took lessons from those apparently, as I hear my Mother in some of the same words I repeat to my own children over the past years and still daily. Today was one of those want to stay in bed and rest days. Especially since I feel like I "poured the coal to it" this weekend. Did you catch the 'line' ? *wink*

Scrappin' Weekend

I've been scrappin' away the weekend getting ready for my upcoming show. Missed getting to attend a HUGE PowWow here locally this weekend. A friend attended and said it was really nice. Lots of booths and many performances.

Have to make this short and sweet as I need to get back to work in my lil scrapbook nook (corner of my bedroom).

I will post again tomorrow from work while it's slow! LOL Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

ETA: Finally, got a picture to upload. Here is one of the paper bag albums (just a cover pic) that I completed this weekend. It's my new favorite of all, even though my only son is almost 19 years old!

Lost & Found ...

No I don't mean I am collecting lost items, holding on to them and trying to get them back to their rightful owner. Although, my job sometimes feels like that working with students at a University. They are young adults ready to conquer the world; they just haven't quite figured out all the 'rules' to life yet. It amazes me on a daily basis the many mature one's I come in contact with versus the others that almost still need help in tying their shoes. (OK, so maybe not that extreme! LOL)

My blog got 'lost' yesterday. The sweetest html 2peas Queen - Dawn tried to help me add a couple of side bars on here. Yes, they are there now. However, when I copied and pasted the new template over, somehow my yahoo mail account had messed them up. So trying to fix it, I deleted pretty much everything. Dawn is the sweetest and told me how to copy the template directly from her test. When I pasted it over - everything was FOUND! Back! She is a genius.

Lost - the TV show. I am so very hooked on this show. I love all the suspense and turns it tosses out at us. Makes you think, makes you wonder, makes you watch VERY close for those hidden numbers. So I enjoyed the season premier this week. Glad to have it back! Now on to Alias - yes I am a fan of that one too!

Let's hope I find some creative energy this weekend (a few extra hours in the weekend wouldn't hurt either! LOL) as I am trying to work on tons of projects for my upcoming arts & crafts show.

It's OFFICIAL !!!

I made it into the local Arts & Crafts Show next month!!!! I got my acceptance letter today, along with my location placement - near the entrance/ticket booth!! Whoo hoo! This is a first for me. Can you tell I am a little bit excited ????? Even though it's only a small show, it's one of the oldest shows in my area and this is billed as their 'last' year. The lady that does it all says she is tired and ready to 'retire'. Of course, someone else may take on the job. I'm hoping for good publicity in the local paper since they are saying it could be the last year of the show. Hopefully the weather will be nice and there will be LOTS of customers. The booth fee is cheap, so I should at least sell enough to cover that. I'm also excited about making contacts for future sales. I've taught classes at the local scrapbook store and for church groups, so this is a next major step for me. First 'show' and the first time I have sold my work. I am sure I will post plenty about it all between now and then. Plus will take pictures at the show to share.
Wish me luck!

My son, Derek & his 'home' away from home....

This was taken on move in day last month. Can you tell he didn't want to have his picture taken? He is use to it by now though and is just like 'hurry up'! Yes I miss him. However, I am also very proud when I listen to him talk about how he is handling things that come up at college; how he is being frugal and keeping up with his funds plus so much more. I cherish those phone calls where is is still asking advice.