We interupt this challenge...

to pause for Summer Break.

I didn't intend to take time off this summer...but I'm finding myself pulled in other directions. Directions I want to be pulled so it is all good (hello: nothing says summer quite like a good book, a cold glass of lemonade, sitting in a comfy chair and watching the clouds pass by).

I hope to return to my crafty ways in early August.

But until then...see what's happening over on the Family Blog.

Got Cake?

We do!

Finished Course 1 a few weeks ago and this was my final cake - Loved making Wilton Roses once I figured out how to hold the tip.



Now we're on to Course 3, I'll take course 2 next.

This class introduced me to fondant - not so sure I like working with it but mine turned out awesome. The teacher was shocked at how well I did.

So without further ado I present my present



And this is why my scrapbooking and card making has been on a decline.

Anyone want to place an order?

Cleaning up

Wk 16:  Finally blogger didn't try to tilt it on its side.  (Original sketch came fromPage Maps, Jan 09)

SS Sketch Challenge:  Wk17 (this was a BH sketch, pg.  182)

  While it isn't one of my recent favorites, I am pleased with how I was able to highlight several different events in one sketch and I am glad I took the time to add the journaling.  The best part is that it is D.O.N.E. and I can move on to something else.  

Off I go...taking off my crafting hat and putting on the administrative assistant hat...the pile of stuff that needs to be filed and sorted is HUGE and before I can pay bills I need to get a handle on the chaos.  

A bit of progress

I finished two layouts yesterday...which given the number of interruptions to the day, I'm pretty proud of that accomplishment.  

and while I have hopes of getting a couple more pages done today, I thought I'd share one with you.  the other one I tried to upload but Blogger kept turning the image for me and I'm not up for the challenge of dealing with Blogger today (my younger son pushed every button I had left to be pushed yesterday so I'm all out of patience...).  

Enjoy!  

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!

Memorial Day

Creatively this weekend took a different track than I expected. I ended up making 3 cakes and got no scrapping time in.

Here are 2 cakes I put together for my husband to take to work. The girls all loved it.



The third cake is for my class tomorrow - which reminds me I still need to finish the frosting and make more frosting. My mixer and I are so tired!

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!