Oldies but Goodies

Been thinking about some of my favorite LOs lately. Not sure why, just reflecting on things in general. Maybe because it is almost June and half of the year is already gone... Guess I really want to get to the heart of what I want to have accomplished by the end of the year.

One of my school projects will be to code my own blog and keep a student jump site. So this blog will not get the love it should. I will post a link here to the new site when I get it complete.

Until then, here are some oldies, but goodies:






Here is a mini book shaped like a car from a trip we took to Destin, FL.

Ouch!!!


Well, I cut the heck out of my thumb! It really hurt and I even almost passed out. Now that is a crazy feeling.

Rewind to last night…. I was opening something and carelessly sliced right into my left thumb! It hurt, but the worst part was after the adrenaline stopped, I went straight to nausea… do not pass go, do not collect $200…. Or so I thought! After spending a few quality moments in the bathroom, my head started spinning, and then next thing I knew, I was in hall on the floor (didn’t fall, but don’t remember walking into the other room and lying down). It was a rough evening. Thought I might have to get a stitch or two. Well, finally I was able to get a handle on things and went to bed. Now I am left with a large band-aid and some Neosporin and a thumb I can’t use right now. Kinda feels like I slipped down the evolutionary ladder a rung or two.

And remember… always cut AWAY from your hand! ☺

But on a brighter point, I have had a few moments to get a bit more done!

Scrap Etc Event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Well, what can I say, I am finally catching up on sleep after getting back last weekend from the Scrap Etc event in Nashville. We stayed at the huge Gaylord Opryland hotel and all I can say it wow!!! That place was crazy cool! Plants everywhere and waterfalls intermingled around walkways. Just an amazing hotel. You could even take a boat ride around the hotel in the indoor canals!





I mean this event was jam packed with classes. We started at 8am and didn't finish most nights until 9-10pm! But it was great fun! By the time we were done, a lot of glue had been used and we were exhausted! And did I mention that there was an event store filled with lots of delicious new product? Oh, yes, there was! Driving home Sun was a pain, but I was so glad I got to go.


I am proud to say that I have cleaned up and uploaded all my picts already (a record for me right now). And I have even started a digital album. Here is the first layout.

Scrap Etc Event Projects

Ok, just got back from Scrap Etc's event in Nashville, TN. We stayed at the super cool Gaylord Opryland Resort... but more on that later. Here are some of the fun projects we made.... This was really cool. Heidi Swapp was launching a new mirror line of stuff. The album is actually a mirror (it was really hard to get a pict without a reflection on it).

Heidi Swapp:












Jenni Bowlin: These were super cute bingo cards.

This Blog has NOT been Abandoned!

It just feels like it.... Well, so much for the New Years resolution to be a better blogger.... right out the window and March isn't even over yet. What can I say, I've been a busy girl! Unfortunately, not much of that time has been able to be devoted to scrapbooking! Lots of time has been devoted to school, and another good bit has been devoted to work. Sigh.... Lots going on though.... March is almost in the books now and spring is officially here as is Daylight Savings Time! Yeah!

A very Happy Easter to everyone! Ok, I am a little late, but better late than never! Spent my weekend in Huntsville with my parents.





Been as busy as a bee lately. Check out what I have been doing at school.... still focusing on Photoshop, so here are a few of my projects:







This one is a photo collage we had to do using at least 4 photos.










And here is a transformation we had to do....










There was a little time for some fun as only the MAGS can do... We got a huge group of ladies together for a crop at Archiver's and had a blast! We had ladies from Birmingham, Augusta, Chattanooga, & the ATL (and surrounding areas). There was much silliness to be had, and of course lots of pictures! And a special Thank You to Dr. Amy for answering al our strange medical questions!





































Now it is time to get ready for the Scrap Etc Event in Nashville. Another great MAGS group going and we can't wait until mid-
April! But first we have to do all our homework! Yikes!

More Rambling....

Valentines Day was kind to me.... Pretty tulips (my favorite) and some new earphones for my iPod. Funny gift, but I am earphone picky and tried a less expensive pair with I am now wanting to sacrifice to the earphone gods for their lack of quality. But now that I have these gems, my time on the exercise machine has been much more luxurious! I just wish Moonpie would stop trying to eat my tulips!




Life has gotten way more complicated when you figure all the time I am giving to school now! Somehow even when you finish your assigned work, there is still so much more that could be done. It is all good stuff and I am learning tons!

Back to School.

Holy smokes! Things fell into place today and all of a sudden I am starting a web design class on Monday! I have a lot of work to do between now and next Fri with everything I have promised in order to make this happen. Kinda scary as it has been a long time since I have been at school.... only now I have a full-time job, other responsibilities... now add to that homework and classes twice a week. To think, I won't be done until October.... whew! Time to put the stack of books to work!

The last day of January means the year is off to a quick start already! We had snow twice, we survived Christmas bills, and we finished LOAD! Sad to see it over because I loved being gently pushed to get something done. Don't procrastinate, just do it!

Here are some of the final LOADS...




The last of January also means the final push to get my Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame Contest entry finished. The big final press. With the due date just 11 days away, it is getting down to crunch time. It has been stressful and enlightening to get everything together and make it pretty. Soon it will be time for the baby bird to leave the nest and then all we can do it wait until a call date is "announced." I am sure my real chances are slim at best, but it has been a learning experience to get it together.

On a lighter note, Sean came back from a business trip and brought me a coveted Starbuck's city cup from Dallas!! The cabinets are filling up fast with the over-sized gems, but they are totally cool!



Now he is off again to Tahoe to ski with some guy friends and co-workers. Wish I could have gone, but some of us have to work... hee, heee!! Too bad there aren't any Starbuck's city cups in Tahoe....

Veni Vidi Vinum

Wine club is always a blast! Now I have recruited a friend to come with us, so it will be even more fun! I have learned about wines that I didn't ever know those types existed! It is a whole new world. Not sure there is much better than a glass of good red wine!



At least I have lots of great photos for my LayOut A Day challenge. Can't believe that tomorrow if the last day of LOAD. I will miss it! It has been really great being encouraged to get something done each day. Here are some of the latest: