Zzzzzz....fell asleep....but I'm back

Hello Blogging Friends!

I have nothing to report, but just wanted to say hello. It seems I have fallen asleep since my last post. Haven't been in any great creative mood, so my artwork has been slacking. Below are 2 cards I did awhile back, just wanted to share some of my art with you...nothing current tho'. Thanks for looking!

A black and white...Cocktail themed card

This one was made using the cuttlebug folders and a rainbow inkpad. Gotta love a sparkley cupcake!!!

My LIFE QUOTE!!

Hi ALL!

Well, I was perusing my FACEBOOK site and came across a really cool quiz. I couldn't find the hyperlink to share it with you but if I do, I will definitely post it. IT was Your Life Quote Quiz. I did the quiz and this is what it came up with for me:

"I've never tried to fit in, I was born to stand out."

Unique: Well , what can I say about you . YOU STAND OUT . Always have and always will . Whether you like it or not , people see you as a crazy , friendly , freaky , cool , funny , outstanding person ! Everyone should like you for just being yourself , random is the way you like to live it.

I have to agree with the results above as this is what I have heard from all of my friends over the years!!! LOL...Well when the shoe fits, ya gotta wear it!

Checking in....

Hi everyone,

Haven't had much to share so I have been quiet for awhile, but we know that doesn't last too long. I am attaching some more pics of another mini book that I did. The theme of the book is shoes.

Orange mini chipboard book

In my local Scrapbooking Store that I teach at I belong to their Altered Book Group. We meet 1x a month. It is a round robin group and this month I had Rhonda's theme: Colors. Each member when it is their turn, works on a mini chipboard book. Each book is a different color. I chose the color Orange.
The book cover is made from a swatch of Orange fabric. The inside pages are either patterned scrapbook paper or paint chips from The Home Depot paint dept. The embellishments are Jolie Stickers.

Ryan's photo album

On May 17th I posted a pic of the cover of Ryan's scrapbook. Above are some pics of what's inside. I didn't have any pics to put into the book so I sent the book to Ryan and his mom Desiree will have to fill up his book with pics. The theme was Disney animated movies...Now that Ryan received the book I am able to show you what was inside.

Thanks for checking it out.

A past due art book

My boss went to Egypt and I had the bright idea of making her an altered scrapbook of her travels. Of course it was supposed to be her Christmas gift for 2008, however, she just received the finished gift May 2009...I didn't realize how many pictures she took. Check out the pics below...it came out great if I must say so myself! The book has pockets, accordion sections, flip books, 3D elements and lots of rubberstamping. Enjoy perusing these pics. I am quite proud of this accomplishment.

Christmas in May for Cousins in New Yawk!

Yesterday I made my way to UPS to ship off a package of goodies to my Goddaughter and cousins. It was fun buying things as I would see them and filling up a box. With everyday that passed the box became filled with trinkets and dodads. Both my Goddaughter and her mom collect Roosters. It is amazing how these feathered creatures seem to be in the most unexpected places. In growing up with an Italian Grandmother who was superstitious, my cousins and I laugh about it and yet walk the other way if a black cat looks like it will cross our paths or avoid walking under an opened ladder. Although the outcome of most of my grandmother's superstitions were negative the only positive one that I can remember was that Roosters bring Good Luck...hmmm, maybe I should start to collect them...one can never have enough good luck. Well, Ashley enjoy your gifts...I enjoyed buying them for you. This is a picture of the scrapbook album that I made for my baby cousin which is Ashley's nephew. It was done using several different Disney movies as the theme for each double page spread. The only problem was that I didn't have any photos to put into the book, so it will have to be something Ryan's mom, Desiree' will have to do for him. So Merry Christmas in May! LOL.

Music-The International Language

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM

Please check this out...it is awesome...gives you hope that we can accomplish global peace!!

Stampin'Up! Occasions Mini-4/1 thru 6/30

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Marianne

Black and White

Is everything black and white? Are there ever any gray areas?

Today I used my cuttlebug embossing folders. It is so nice to own all these supplies, it is another thing however to use all the supplies we purchase. If I had my druthers I would have all of my stamping and scrapbooking tools, supplies and toys out all the time so I can just create all day long. But then again, where would I eat my meals? Ever since I converted my dining room into my stamp room it is hard to find room on the table large enough for a plate of food.