Mojo

Honest, I haven't lost my mojo...it's just buried pretty far down on the to-do list.

I did get one layout started last weekend and then...got distracted with a good book (Diane Mott Davidson's culinary mystery, Grilling Season).

I'm hoping to get the area picked up and get back to at least this project later in the weekend.

But then again...the sun is out and the neighborhood pool is open...so who knows what will really make it to the top of my to-do list!

Hello? Anyone home?

Yep, Karen is right..we've both found ourselves taking other paths of late.  Crafting has always been something I do for "me".  And with Spring, I continue to make time for me but it's been in the flower boxes and on the couch with a good book (or two...).  

So while I've not been cranking out the crafts, I am feeling rested, refreshed and energized, making time for activities that make me happy...even if not in the craft room.

This weekend I would like to get back to a couple scrapbook projects that are sitting off to the side of the desk.  The weather forecast is such that outdoor activities are iffy as the day progresses from morning to afternoon so I think I just might manage a page or two.

So, for my weekend goals, I hope to work on 2 sketch challenges and see what Creative Challenges Amy has made over on her area.  If I get these 3 things tackled, I could easily see myself very fulfilled and still have time for a good book on the couch!  

Weekend Plans May 2-3

Well, Karen is on the road this weekend...with hopes of making some cards.  How dedicated is that?  

As for me, I'm spending today (Saturday) cleaning through some stuff here in the craft room.  I ordered photos mid-week and wasn't sure they would arrive in time to do anything with them this weekend (they were just delivered about 1/2 hr ago).  But, I've already  committed myself to cleaning up some odds/ends projects.

Once I can clear out the mess, I hope to find my mojo buried underneath it all and get back to the joy of scrapbooking.

Weekend Plans: 25-26 April...

When your craft desk looks like this jumbled mess (yes, it is a slightly blurry photo, but it sort of diminishes the real life horror of it, thank you very much...) it's hard to have motivation, much less a plan.

First order of business is to clean off the desk and figure out how many pages I need to do to finish up the nephew's baby gift album.  I'm down to those last few layouts:  which are often the hardest, you know?  I want to make sure the whole story is told in terms of Baby N's first month of life.  

Next up will be to  plan out  and order photos for my next project.  

What shall I work on?  I think I"d like to work on updating the Things School albums.  I wait until the end of each school year to update the year all at one time.  It makes it easier for me to feature the highlights and keep from "over-doing" the year.  Only problem is, we're fast approaching the end of the current school year, and I've yet to update their books with the previous grade's events.  

So off  I go...

Oh, one final note...in case you ever wondered:  those plastic sheets that cover your cricuit mat?  Are very slick and slippery if you step on one that has been carelessly tossed on the low pile carpet here in the basement.  The good news is nobody witnessed my tumble.  The bad news is, I"m icing and propping up my ankle...hoping I didn't twist it!  :(

Weekend Plans: 18-19 April?

I just finished up a couple cards for Amy's color challenge.  I couldn't do layouts because well...aside from some photos for my nephew's baby album,  I don't have much left in my stash.  I had decided awhile ago to print pictures in smaller batches and when I finished up FL '08 two weeks ago, that pretty much completed the current stack.  And I've been too unmotivated to print new photos.

So, that leaves just one project to work on this weekend:  the baby album for the nephew.  It's been way too long since I've even looked at this project so I need to get my rear in gear and crank out some pages.

Wish me luck:  I'd like to finish 6 pages (3-2 pg spreads.).  Since it is a gift album, I don't journal so that should make this a realistic goal.

And then, back to I don't know what...maybe order some pictures.

If so, does anyone know of some good deals online?  the only place I don't like is Sams Club.  Without fail they mess up my order in some way or fashion.  Yes, they are the most convenient but I pay the price every time I take a short cut and use them.  

Weekend Plans: April 11-12th

I would love to find time to play this weekend but I don't see it happening.

I've got Easter lunch here and I need to clean off the craft table so that...well, I can re-purpose it for the eating.

Next weekend will be better suited for playing.

This weekend:  it's about making time for family and friends...and making my house presentable for them!

What's on your agenda?  :)

Weekend plans

Ahh the weekend is here again. I was lucky and only worked a half a day on Friday and took a little vacation time. We are at my SIL's house - I call it a hotel because we have our own cozy room with a fire place and they let us bring Buddie. The food and conversation is awesome and we spend time relaxing and being a family.

This time, since I usually get a little fidgety I brought along some card making supplies. DH rolled his eyes a little but put it in the car anyway. Last night and this morning I've been busy making cards at the dining room table. Everyone else is in the connected living room and the conversation has been flowing. Almost like a retreat.

So I finished five or so cards last night and three so far this morning. And the only papers I brought were my CM storybox sets...note to self next time remember some additional white cardstock.

I hope that everyone is having a nice and relaxing weekend. We will head home tomorrow afternoon and hope to avoid the yucky weather coming.

Weekend plans: 28-29 March

How did we manage to get to the end of March this fast?

YIKES!

Today I'm spending it doing mom/scout parent things.  But tomorrow, I'm eager to get in the craft room and play.  I've got on layout set out and ideas for two more.  YEAH ME, my mojo has returned.

I did manage to make some invitations for an Easter luncheon that we're hosting.  Normally, I just e-vite or call but I was feeling crafty and had some paper that I didn't see myself ever using in a layout so I made 4 invitations.  I forgot to take a photo but they turned out really cute and very high end looking.  And, didn't cost me a dime because I used all my stash to make them.

Ok, so the Things are hollering at me to take them sledding.  Since Spring snow lasts for such a short time, I"d best head off and do the mom thing.  

But tomorrow?  I'm claiming it for MYSELF!  

Weekend plans: March 21-22

Ahh the weekend has finally arrived!

Last night I started working on a Happy Easter Banner - I'll share pics when I'm done. I wanted to use bigger eggs but didn't have a template and there's no ink for the printer. :( So I'm using the CM CSS special edition egg shape and I'll mat them.

I'm hoping for some quality crafting time today, I have a brunch/social with my sorority and after that no set plans. Maybe I'll make a fun(?) housekeeping binder - to store my schedule and all the hints and tips. :) I need to make a stock pile of cards - I'm tired of making them at the last minute. And I need to finish our March Challenge - using stamps and a new to me stamping technique. Hmmm sounds like it fits making cards, LOL!

Sounds like Martha has some plans with her boys, not sure if she'll have crafting time today?

Have a great weekend and if your weather is warm get out and enjoy it.

TGIF

Yeah, the weekend is here.  Even as a SAHM, I so look forward to the weekends.  Things are usually quieter and I find time for more crafty pursuits, less concerned about household responsibilities.

So, anyways, it's been a long week (scout drama taking up way more time than it should.  Sheesh...) and having been out of town last weekend, I'm MORE.THAN.READY. to get crafty.

As for my plans, I'm hoping to finish up a layout I'd started 2 weekends ago.  I need to also take a look at the SS sketch challenge and see where I am on that.  And then, I'd like to work on making some cards.  My friend's hubby turns 50 and I need to make him a bday card...any ideas?  I have such a hard time with "guy" cards.  Except for my guy:  as long as it has a motorcycle on it, you are good to go.  

I could ramble some more, but instead, I"ll stop now...head off and clean off my work space so that first thing tomorrow morning I can start creating!  :)

Weekend Plans: 27 Feb- 1 March

Wow, did this week go by quickly or what?  Oh forget about the week, more like this month has sped by.  It dawned on me yesterday morning I needed to pay  my property taxes.  (yeah, why give them their $ a moment too soon?).  I knew I had until the end of the month... it just hadn't dawned on me that tomorrow is the end of the month.  Luckily, I dropped the check in the mail and the fine print assures me all I need is a postmark by the 1st of March so I should be all good to go with the tax collectors.  

That same feeling of UH OH  is applied to this month's Scrap our Stash challenge.  I was to have altered an item.  I had something in mind, I just never got around to it.  And I've decided not to fret...unlike paying taxes, these challenges are just "if you are so inclined" obligations...at least I"m hoping Karen won't assess me a penalty for doing my altered item a little bit late.  Right, Karen?  

As for this weekend, I'm not sure what I'll get accomplished.  Tomorrow is a day of scouting activities so I fear I'll be putting the crafty pursuits on the back burner.  I think tomorrow I'll work on getting my totals for the month finalized and submitted.  If I can accomplish more than that, I'll consider it a bonus.  

And Sunday marks a new month...not sure what's on the agenda for the rest of the family, but I"d like to get at least the SS challenge done Sunday morning.  We shall see.

So, do share...what are  your plans for the weekend?  

Weekend Plans: 21-22 Feb

For starters, Karen, when/if you read this...my heartfelt condolences to you and Boyd.  I know this week has been hard on you, and the weekend will be even harder as you say your final goodbyes to your beloved BIL/father-figure.  Hang in there...try to celebrate the small gift that comes with a funeral...as you gather together with friends and family and share the many stories of L.    

And if at all possible, try to take a photo or two...my aunt gave me quite the evil eye when I snapped some photos at my mom's funeral...but you know what?  Those photos are some of my most treasured memories of that very sad time in our live.  I look back and remember how so many of our friends and families stopped their own busy lives to mourn with us.  Without those pictures,  I don't think I'd have that many "happy" memories, ya know?  :)

And as for me, my plans this weekend do not involve a funeral...

Instead, I'm hoping to get some caught up on some of the SS sketch challenges and figure out my plans for the next batch of photos that arrived this past week.  YOWZA, my line up of projects is pretty darn long.

So enough with the chatter...I'm off to start the day...

Weekend Plans: 13-15 Feb

Yes...it's Friday and the weekends are traditionally my time to craft.  

Nothing special planned this weekend (we aren't big on the whole Valentines Day:  sure, I'll make dinner and open a bottle of wine but that's about as much hoopla as we create).  Hopefully I'll get some crafting done.  Life got in the way last weekend so I'm more than ready to take time for myself this weekend.  

I'd really like to finish up a project I started a few weeks ago, make a couple baby album pages and order some photos.

I'd also like to catch up on the SS sketch challenges.  I think I"m three weeks behind at this point.

So, what are you plans this weekend?  

Creating Keepsakes

Do you get this magazine?  I do and the newest copy arrived in the mail yesterday...just in the nick of time.  The cover idea is tips for getting organized.  Talk about being perfectly timed!  

As for Operation Clean Out the Closet, I'm at a good "pausing point" and tomorrow I've promised the Things we'll work on their Valentines.   I found this rather amusing:  "Mom, we need to make our Valentines.  Store bought ones are so predictable!" remarked Thing Two.  Yep, they are my boys in terms of their preference for the homemade card.

So that's what's on tap for me this weekend....Valentine-palooza!  I'll share a few of our results once we're done!  

Hope you find time for a few crafty pursuits as well this weekend!  :)

Weekend Plans: 1.30-2.2

Karen is off to a retreat this weekend so be sure to check the blog to hear all about the fun weekend she's got ahead of her.  

Maybe we can even talk her into providing us with some "guest bloggers"?  How about it?  Take a few pictures of the work that is being created by your fellow attendees?  Please?  pretty pretty please.  :)

As for me, a quiet weekend on tap.  I'm thinking I will shift gears and work on a few valentines.  I also need to decide whether I've got enough pictures for the SS sketch challenge for this week.  It's another layout that uses lots of photos in a 2 page spread so I'm not sure I've got anything in the current stacks.  I could always print some photos if necessary.  We shall see.

On a shopping note, a friend gave me a Michael's gift card this week.  I'd done a few small favors for her and her son during our long break and have talked to her about my "challenge".  She doesn't scrapbook but we are both working hard to reign in the family spending.  So she said "since I know you aren't buying anything yourself these days, will this help?".  YEAH BABY...now when I feel the need for retail therapy I can still stay true to my challenge! 

I hope y'all have time to pursue a few crafty projects this weekend...