Quick Creations - 3rd layout for February

Here is a picture of my 3rd layout for my Quick Creations class. You can look at the other 2 layouts by clicking on my Campbell's Creations blog link over on the right.

Snow, Snow and more Snow

Well, we can't complain that we didn't get to enjoy winter. It seems to snow so frequently. I would love one large snowfall though with lots of accumulation and NO ice. Bryce and I had a blast after school today building his really big snowman that he has asked to build since last winter. I received a "snowman kit" that we just needed to add snow. It is really cute. After building the snowman, we made snow angels, raced each other down the hill on the sleds, and threw snowballs at each other. It was great mother/son bonding time! We were both so cold, Bryce did not want to come in and secretly I didn't want to either... but I had to be the adult and make us come in. Even though after we made it to the top of the hill, I really wanted to sit on the sled and go right back down. The rest of the evening included dinner, a quick nap on the couch, playing and watching some cartoons. What a wonderful day! I am grateful for sleds and quality time with children.

I took two photography classes so far this year. Here is a picture that I took while learning how to use the functions on my camera. My camera has a function where you can have a black and white photo and only 1 color displayed... here it is the green on the Poland Spring water bottle. I also changed the ISO so that the water bottle is clear and the person behind is blurry.

These are pictures from the last snowstorm that Clara got to go outside and play in. She likes snow for about 10 minutes, then she is done. Brian and I commented on how Bryce is the "winter child" funny that is when his birthday is and how Clara is the "summer child" and that is when her birthday is...things that make you go "hmmmmm!"

Here are some cards that I made this past weekend...

Super Bowl

Congrats... Steelers! So, I am not a fan of football by any means, but I enjoyed scrapbooking while watching this amazing game. Records set all over the place, very exciting, guessing who was going to win. I really enjoyed it. I must say, I was disappointed in the halftime show. I plan on posting some of the projects I was working on this weekend soon. Have a great night!

Stampin up party

It is sale-a-bration time... I am excited to be hosting a Stampin up party on Monday, Feb. 23rd at Scrapbooking's Inn from 6-8pm. Please post a comment below if you'd like more information. I love their products.... I especially love their punches and of course the stamps. You are definitely going to want to book your own show off of my show before the end of March so that you can take advantage of "Sale-a-bration" as well.

Click on this link to go to Beth's blog http://stampmearainbow.blogspot.com/ She is hosting a special 1 day only sale, today!

One step closer

We are one step closer to being able to begin building! Can you guess what is inside of this FedEx envelope?

Blueprints.... (they look to be correct, too!)

Funny story behind these blueprints... Brian gets a call yesterday from the FedEx driver saying "I am having trouble finding your house!" Brian wasn't surprised his parent's house is hard to find... The FedEx guy gives him our new address... Brian says that we don't have a house there yet. The guy asks, "Do you have a mailbox?" Brian says, "Yes, because most people as soon as they buy land, put up a mailbox." The guy just paused and didn't know what to say. He left the blueprints with our neighbor. Brian picked them up today!!!! Yeah!

Tonight, I am grateful for...

1. A wonderful set of neighbors.
2. Correct blueprints
3. Our "Non Amish" House raising party- we are calling it this, because we can't promise to be able to do it as well as the Amish, or as quickly.


Last night, Brian and I went to one of my co-worker's 30th Surprise Birthday Party. The theme was 80's. Brian and I dressed up... I wore a sweater with a belt around it, tight-rolled my jeans, wore my hair in a side ponytail, and wore blue eyeshadow. Brian put his hair in a mohawk. We had a great time. Clara wanted to dress up too... so we added a belt to her outfit... a side ponytail and some blue and purple eyeshadow.

Got Sketch? Sketch 74

Got Sketch? Here is my version of Sketch 74

Once again, I used the Jillibean paper, alphabeans, and sprouts.
See the sketch here: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzs82Ng8kXlxvWmCnSOG278i_AxpZtP9BW1wypoOeynvHzAtGbhgb_cyZLqJm6d4vMcGwot4kFA26DZFjOp3m_ELu9G_T4NrdbM-GTWEycZsb8Ugie1j2q297o1Tp102S_jAmmZX5MdIk/s1600-h/vsalmon-sketch74.jpg

Home by Marc Broussard

Scrapping the Music- Challenge #70 "Home"

I found this blog last night and fell in love with it. I am always inspired by music and have used lyrics in past layouts. I fell in love with this song as well as the last song they used for a challenge. I hope you get inspired by this blog like me.

Home is a touchy subject for us... we have been trying to build our home for 18 months. My family (husband and 2 small children) have lived in so many places recently while waiting for our home. Funny thing, everytime we visit the property, Brian and I always feel at home and peace while we are there. We can't wait to be at "home."

I chose not to use a picture of the property on this layout since there is no home there yet. Also, the layout is focused on our story of the last 18 months. Thanks for looking!

I used Jillibean paper and sprouts on this layout. You can check out her blog by clicking on The Soup Bowl under my blog links.

Recent Layouts

Simple Christmas morning layout
Christmas Eve- making Rice Krispie Houses for breakfast

I love those smiles!

Winter layout- This was one of the layouts in one of my past classes... I added some buttons.

Anticipation

Anticipation... here I am... not able to sleep. Will there be snow? Will I have a delay or closing? I feel like it is the first day of school and I can't sleep. I know I should be sleeping. I was home from school due to being sick and know I should be sleeping to feel better, but can I? No! The anticipation of whether we will really get a true snowstorm is keeping me awake!

What will it look like outside when I wake up tomorrow? Snow? Ice?


Grateful for today!

1. I am grateful my DD is wearing underwear most of the day.

2. I am grateful my DS went back to school today after being home sick all last week.

3. I am grateful to fall asleep very soon.

4. I am grateful for snow days and sleeping in.

5. I am grateful that my children will sleep really late tomorrow.

6" x 6" Acryllic Album- using BoBunny's Sweetie Pie

I love this album that I created for this week's class. It has 5 pages that I attached tabs for easy access. Check out my other blog for more pictures. There are still 2 spots open in class!

http://campbellscreationsstore.blogspot.com/

Acryllic Album

What an enjoyable day! Even though the kids and I are all sick, we had such an enjoyable day together. We watched some tv, we all had at least a 2 hour nap, and I worked on my acryllic album for Thursday's class. I am loving how it is turning out! I can't wait for the class. I will post pictures soon. CHA (Craft and Hobby Association show) is finishing up... I have been watching all the sneak peeks that have been coming out. I am loving a lot of the new lines!

3 Things I am Grateful for today...

1. Naps in the afternoon (not that I get to take many- may 3 a year)
2. My husband- for being so handy and saving the day for my acryllic album class
3. Feeling better

5 things about today

Here are 5 things about today...

1. Stayed home to take care of sick kids today. (only had about 4 hours of sleep) Should be asleep now, but wanted to update my blogs.

2. Taught Quick Creations class tonight. It went well and quick.. only took 1 1/2 hours and we did 4 layouts.

3. Watched Alvin and the Chipmunks way too many times today. I forgot how much I loved that cartoon as a child- and an adult LOL

4. Worked on lesson plans for next week.

5. Went to Giant at 5 am this morning on my way to school. Brian joked and said I should do that more often since it wasn't busy.

Other blog

Just wanted to remind everyone of my other blog...

http://campbellscreationsstore.blogspot.com/

I posted my classes and a link to the store to sign up on that blog.

Some of my photos of the day

Here are just a few of my photo's of the day...

Self portrait

Potty training 101

Last night- Bryce sick (sorry for the bad grammer in last night's post- you can tell it was late.)

Here are some layouts and classes that I have coming up at the store...

Technique 101- learn how to use ribbon, stapling, layering and doodling

Scrap a photo in a frame...

Sketch 1o1- learn how to use a sketch and manipulate it to meet your needs- here are 2 versions of the same sketch- you will get to pick any paper you'd like to create your layout to meet your needs.

I have a sale on all my fall kits... they are all 30% off... come in and check them out.

It has been awhile

It has been a lot time since I blogged... It is currently 2:40am. I just wrote out sub plans for tomorrow due to Bryce having bronchitis. I just finished giving him a breathing treatment and he is currently watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. I am exhausted. I am sure I will be taking Clara to the doctor tomorrow, she is getting the same symptoms.

I have lots of new pictures to share; however, I need to move things onto my external harddrive before downloading more.

I will try to update more when I have more energy.

I am grateful that Bryce takes his medicine so well.

Jenn