Sharin the ♥

Just wanted to let you know about a giveaway that is happening to support the opening of a new etsy shop, go to http://awalkinthecloudswithsandra.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment.
We wish you all the best.

Thanks for stopping by on my life adventure.

~Jill

Lances Graduation Book

Howdy, sorry I've been so neglectful on my blog, lots going on in my world, so lets get back at it....
I decided to give my son his mini album that I made for him, originally it was to be a Christmas book, but I felt that he is moving on with his life so fast that I wanted to give this to him while he still held some of the pride of his accomplishment. Also, to let him know how proud we are of him and the man that he has become.
So, since this was no longer in the gift pile I wanted to share it with my friends that have joined me on my life adventure.
There are alot of really cool items and techniques that I used on this book. If you have any questions please leave a comment. My first obstical was the book itself, you can purchase any size, shape, layout your hearts desire if you are wanting to make a book of the University of Texas, Texas A&M, but if you happened to graduate from Texas State, good luck so my answer was to design a book specifically for Lance. The actual raw book was purchased from Creek Bank Creations during the Arlington, Tx GASC, you can access their store by googling Creek Bank, check them out I think their stuff is amazing. I have lots of ideas swimming thru my head for future custom books.
One of the things that I learned is that it's not so easy to flatten a Miller Lite bottle cap (without damaging the logo!)...lol!
I trust that everyone is safe and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Thank you for stopping by,
~Jill

How Could I Forget the Doggy Door?

Back in May, while visiting us here Emma discovered the doggy door, her inquisitive spirit was working overtime, you could "see" the wheels turning.
postscript; while here in August, Emma could navigate the doggy door as fast as the dog!

Thanks for stopping by,
Have a happy scrappy day!
~Jill

Emma's first scrapbook page!

While we had Emma last week one of the things that she enjoyed doing was going upstairs to play with the new easel that we had bought for her from Ikea and sitting at Mimi's desk playing with her goodies...
With a little help from Mimi Emma produced her first scrapbook page, I layed out a group of pictures and told her she could pick which ones she wanted, notice Mimi didn't make the selection, however Sara (the dog) and Papa made it right along with a picture of "Momma & Dadda". I see where I rate! Other than turning a picture right side up and placing the border piece in the background the rest is all Emma (I did put the flower pieces together before I gave it to her...lol)
While I leave you with a few impressions of our week with Emma I want to thank those who make my day special and to let you know that I appreciate how truly blessed I am, may I never take the goodness for granted. ♥



Thank you for stopping by,
Have a happy scrappy day!
~Jill

Blog Candy Alert!!

I just lucked upon the coolest blog site, and they are having a blog candy drawing...hurry, go check them out!!
http://scrapadillyrocks.blogspot.com/

Good Luck to us ALL!!!

Have a great day...I know I'm having a great life!

Thanks for stopping by,
♥ ~Jill

forgot the little blinkie...so cute!!

Check this out!!!

Just a quick note to share what was shared on my meetup group.
Go check out this blogspot if you are a fan of the cricut. They are giving away a cartridge a week until Christmas, plus the ideas these ladies come up with are truly inspiring!!
Go check it out...
http://cricutchristmas.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by,
~Jill

p.s. it seems like everything I have been creating has been for a future gift, can't post it here because you never know who might decide to drop by...

Here are a couple of pictures of the new family arrival!!
So blessed that mother and son are doing so well. 9.2 lbs was a big boy, gratefully DD is a trouper!! ♥ them all, just had to dump a picture or 2 to share my blessed event!

Thanks for stopping by...
~Jill