Getting stuff done

No matter what you are going through in life, you can trust God to be with you. Think about your current situation and find your "nevertheless". Say it out loud to encourage yourself by finding the positive in every situation.

Trusting God Day by Day -- Joyce Meyer 

I've been working on this layout all week - still have the journaling to add.  I completed this for the Scrapbook.com challenges I signed up for.  Meets Volume Scrapping 2013 (goal of 50, done 6), January Cricut, January PageMaps Sketch #5 ( done 2 of 5) and January Four Categories (done 1 of 4).  I'm feeling really good about doing these challenges. I've really been motivated do get these done. Now that I'm off work until March I can really concentrate on getting projects done. 

The fireworks are die cuts from Out on a Limb Scrapbooking. I added glitter glue to give some punch.  The title is the technique I tried out several months ago using glitter mist and Cricut Word Collage and sharpie.  I think it turned out really well.

Meeting Challenges . .

Psalms 62:8 tell us we can trust God at all times because He is our refuge. A refuge is a safe place where we can rest from busyness and worry. Take time to stop and let Him be your refuge.

 Trusting God Day by Day -- Joyce Meyer

I've been working on the Scrapbooking Challenges I signed up for on the Scrapbook.com website. Here's what I've gotten done so far -

January Cricut  Challenge = 2 out of 3 done

Volume Scrapbooking Challenge = 5 out 100 (10%) done

January PageMaps Challenge = 1 sketch out of 5 done

Project 52 Weeks = Week 1 planned but not done. Week 2 still have no

    idea. Only have one picture to work with.

I redid the ladybug layout I posted last week. I just didn't like how the scallop out of the ladybug paper looked.

  And I got a Winter layout done of June's first experience with snow. She was so excited. June spent most of the time running around and trying to catch snowflakes on her tongue.

 

I've been working on updating my Gypsy. It's been awhile since I've done so and it's taking a long time. It's messing with my scrapbooking. :(  I'm just going to have to work on what I can and make notes of what I need to design and cut out. So off I go to work on more pages.

 

Scrapbook Challenge done

I joined the Scrapbook Challenge that's on Scrapbook.com and committed to completing 50 pages for 2013. I also joined the January PageMaps challenge. I'm not sure about that one but I'll see how it goes. I can use any pages I do for the Volume Challenge for the PageMaps so I can "double dip". I did a 2 page layout today. One of the page kits from OutOnALimbScrapbooking.com so I've completed my Volume Challenge for this week.

I also got most of my house cleaning done, two movies copied and did some freezer cooking. I made a batch of lasagna sauce and made lasagna and stuffed shells.  I got the recipe for the sauce from AllRecipes.com. The recipe was easy and so good. I'll definitely be using that again.

Happy New Year!!

If God wants you to have what someone else has you can trust Him to bring it to you, but first you must be happy with what you have and do the best you can with it.

Trusting God Day by Day -- Joyce Meyer

 

 

I am glad to be able say that I am completely content and happy with what I have and my life the way it is. I have grown so much in just the last year. I'm not where I should to be but I'm not where I used to be. God has blessed me so much over the last couple of years. His grace, mercy and loving-kindness is new everyday. I am blessed to be able to see that in each day. Last year was great and 2013 will be even better. The Lord is a God of restoration and I am seeing Him keep His promises. Thank you Lord, You are a awesome God!

 

I decided that I need to have a push to keep me on track to get my scrapbook pages done.  So I found a challenge forum that will help me stay focused and motivated. I've decided to commit to 50 layouts for the year - that's one layout a week. In reading the messages I see where a 2 page layout is counted as 2 pages so that will help me. I usually do 2 page layouts so I may be able to complete my goal.  It's the Volume Scrapping Challenge at Scrapbook.com. I'm really excited about doing this. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted on how well I do.

 



Count down to New Year . . .

I've gotten some stuff done today - ok maybe not a lot. I got a coffee mug yesterday that has a picture of a guy in a hammock with the statement "I intend to do very little today and so far I'm on schedule". I thought I would give the idea a try. :) 

I did get another 2 page layout started today but couldn't finish cause I need a couple of pieces of cardstock. It's a cookout layout.  I've got to go to the store tomorrow so I'll pick up the cardstock then.

I did start working on another layout and got it almost done. It only needs a title but I don't know what I want. I used a Scrapbook Generations sketch again and paper pad. This layout I'll use for June. 

 



 

I used the Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges for the scalloped die cut on the left. It is a great cartridge. A lot of versatility. I already have ideas running around in my head for other projects to use it on.  My daughter Laura loaned me her Epiphany Crafts epoxy round punch for the three embellishments that I put on the right page. Love that punch. 

 



I'm going to change the die cut I've put on the left page. I'm not thrilled with how it looks. I'm going to redo the top scallop die cut but without the holes in it. I think it will look better. I'll post a picture when I've changed the layout. Probably not until tomorrow. It's getting late and I'm trying not to get into the habit of staying up late.

 

I'm going to set the goal to complete one layout a week. I've been looking for a scrapbook challenge website but haven't found any yet. I would like to participate in a challenge with others to help motivate me. I'll keep looking I know there one out there somewhere.



Time flies - -

Today and Every Day . . .

Love God, Love Yourself and Love Others. And don't forget to love out loud.

Love Out Loud - Joyce Meyer

Wow!! The holidays have passed by so fast. Seems it was only yesterday that it was Thanksgiving.  Christmas was fabulous.  Christmas Eve Laura, Carl & the babies came down to spend the day but the weather had different ideas.  It started snowing here. But the kids did get to ride their bikes for awhile.  Grayson wasn't too sure about his new bike since it's larger than the one he's used to. However, after he got over his initial concerns he was off flying down the sidewalk yelling "Look at me Nana, I'm going so fast!". June didn't quite get the concept of peddling but since the snow had started she was more into chasing the snow flakes than peddling. It was June's first snow. After playing outside, we all came back in for hot chocolate. Even though they didn't stay for the whole day as planned the time I spent with them was great.

Christmas Day Laura had everyone at her house for dinner.  She did such a wonderful job on cooking. Made everything from cooking the ham, twice baked potatoes, green bean casserole, and so much more. Laura's house is small but it didn't feel crushed with everyone there.  We were a total of 10 and there was some shuffling around each other & eating in shifts but it was fun.

Tonight I'm cooking dinner - I'm thinking stuffed shells - and having New Year's Eve dinner. To make easy on Laura, I'm cooking here then taking it up to her house. I'm getting some Sparkling Cider so even the kids can toast in a New Year. We'll be toasting well before midnight cause none of us could stay up that late. I can't remember the last time I stayed up to usher in the new year. Whether I'm awake or not, it will happen. :)

I have been doing some things to get myself organized.  I've not really worked on my sewing room. It's still filled with boxes. But I have been working on my scrapbooking area.  In my bedroom I have an alcove that is a perfect area for my scrapbooking. I've been slowly acquiring the organizing cubes that A.C. Moore & Michaels have. They are wonderful!! When I'm done I'll post pictures. As with all organizing projects it is a work in progress.

I did get a scrapbook page done today. I used a sketch from Scrapbook Generations. I love their sketches.  I've bought all the books that they have published.  Makes doing my own pages so much easier.

Here's the sketch I used =

 

My pages =



I don't have a title on this one yet. I've not decided what I want it to be yet. After I get pictures and journaling on it I may not even put one on it. That's what so great about scrapbooking, there's no wrong way.

What I love about these sketches is I have quite a few page packs and they work great with these sketches because the page packs coordinate. Takes the intensive thinking out of the process.  Sometimes I like to use a pre-done page kit especially when I go to a crop. They're ready to go, all I have to do is make sure I have my tools with me. But then there are times when I want a more creative process but not too intense. That's when I use the sketches, page packs and add embellishments that I create. Then there are other times when I want to create a page from scratch and do it all.  For once I have figured out a way to have my cake & eat it too. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Next time you work hard and finish a big job, take time to celebrate!

Loving Out Loud -- Joyce Meyer

Happy Thanksgiving!! 

Today has been a laid back day. We didn't do a big family get together this year. None of us really wanted to do that. We all just wanted to chill out on our own. Except for tonight. Laura talked me into going to Black Friday sale at Wal-Mart then Kohl's tonight. A family affair - except for no Brian. It'll be Laura, Carl and me. We already have our plan of action - what we want to get depending on when goes on sale and who is getting what so don't miss out on something. I feel like we are going on a mission. I guess in a way we are. I'm meeting Laura & Carl at Wal-Mart early so we can do recon on the store. I've not done Black Friday in so long. This is going to be so much fun!!  Maybe next year Brian can be here for it. I think this should be the start of a new family tradition.

But I didn't just lay around all day.  I did complete another page kit.  One a day, remember? So here's the one I did today.

One more down and so many more to go.  Lol.

I let you know how tonight goes.