Key Tree and Projects

I found some really great stuff this weekend, but the all time favorite find was this key tree. I got it at Whimsy in downtown Tustin. The keys come off so I can add other things depending on the season. I also got some projects done for the Red Bee. The first is a Lee house done with Teresa Collins paper and the other is a chunky book made out of a new line of scrap supplies called Kaiser. Hope to get some heart stuff done for the charity crop coming up in May.

{Gather and Create}

Finished some chunky monochromatic pages for a swap on atcsforall.com This was really fun. I love working with one hue and the tints and shades of that color. Can't wait to see what I get back in return.

Found some ricrac at the Lutheran High Thrift Store right by my house. Scored. Got so many colors. Very vintage.

....and a sunflower collage from one of my classes. We are studying van Gogh and doing a picture of Starry Night, but we love his sunflowers too.
.....and found this set of trays at the Goodwill. Can't wait to use them.

more pages

MOre pages from my scrap weekend. Did I say I got 42 pages done? Just here for a short blog. The artshow is happening this weekend at Calvary, so I have been busy with that. We displayed about 300 pieces of children's art. I'l have to take pics and return. Thanks for stopping by, what are you up to?

birds and bonnets swap

Just sharing these little pannels that will be swapped with others in the Birds and Bonnets Vintage Swap hosted by Beth and Karla. Haven't had much time lately for creativeness after my big weekend. Trying to get caught up on housework etc. Also, I have been trying some new recipes, thanks to Christine our hostess from last weekend. She shared her fantastic meals and recipes with us. So greatful and blessed by that woman.

{Happy B-Day Linda}

Got together with the Calvary gals last night for a GNO. We celebrated Linda's Birthday. {Happy Birthday Linda} I made this little party hat, which Linda was so gracious to wear.

post presents

Got some lovely things in the mail from my fellow bloggers in blogger land. The top picture is from Christine from Tangerine Dreams. She sent me a beautifully painted muffin tin full of vintage ribbon, buttons and inchies. Thanks so much Christine. And the second picture is from Laura of Little Orange Kitchen. Laura sent me a care package of seeds and organic teas, chocolate and soap. Can't wait to use them. Thanks Laura. Wow, and it wasn't even my birthday. Happy Day. I love RAK.

Just some favorite pics of layouts and the girls from the weekend. I had a lovely time and feel so refreshed and inspired as a woman, mother, friend, and scrapbooker. Thanks to Christine, and Hanne, and my roommate Maureen and all the girls. Let's do it again, how about Sept?