Beach Babies album

Since I have a big black boot on my foot, I have been hobbling around this week.

Janet and Linda were so nice to show up at the studio door and pack 50 kits for me. This allowed me to sit with my foot elevated and work on this album. Love the Graphic 45 paper for this album!!

Somebody to Lean On...post-script to Note to Self

My Note to Self to check out the stairs vs. elevator needs to have a post-script. Yesterday I was coming down the stairs at our house and either missed a step or slipped but went tumbling down the stairs.That is a scary, no control over the situation feeling. Checked my body out and it seemed in one piece, with some massive bruises showing. An hour later, my 4th toe was turning black and blue and hurting. I went to the doctor and I now have a crushed joint on my toe and have an appointment to see a specialist in a few days. Meanwhile I need somebody to lean on!! Post-Script to Note to self...pay attention when you go downstairs!

Note to Self

Always, always, check when you child moves to an apartment complex, even the same one she lived in last year, that if she lives above ground level there is a way to get to necessary floor other than STAIRS! She moved to a studio this year in a different building, same complex. Last year was 4th floor, complete with elevator. This year 3rd floor, minus elevator. Climbing 3 stories in 100 degree heat, lugging "stuff" is a near death experience! We survived, the end result for her was worth it, and the Aleve company is prospering!

Compliments of the Season

Where has the summer gone? T is moving to College Station tomorrow, starting her sophomore year.

I have been working on the Compliments of the Season class at the Collins Show, in September. This is a sneek of the fun Holiday tree using Graphic 45 paper, canvas and acrylic.

Sand Castle chipboard album

Fun mini album using Bo Bunny Papers and pictures from Mike Lambert. Love using the Mudd Puddles sand and shells!!

Splash Chipboard album

These adorable pictures are of my friend Karen's grandson, Drake. Love the last page!!I used Bo Bunny paper,glass beads,and bound the album using the Cinch.

Peace Out Album

Here is a look at one of the classes I will be teaching at The Collins Show in Orlando the end of Sept. Gotta love the 60's. Can you spot me?

Vacation

Celebrated #19 in Memphis! Aggieland will never be the same.

Buffalo watching!

The Peabody Hotel, Mallard ducks actually live in this fountain during the day.

Living room at Graceland.

Our 55 Pink Caddy limo ride to eat in Memphis.

Oh My! Why did we decide to go to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky in July??

It was a great vacation but hot and steamy in TN. and beautiful in KY, but the speed limit on the interstate is 55 and believe me they go by it.

We had so much fun in Mempis, a VIP tour of Graceland, Beale Street, BB Kings great BBQ and shopping. Nashville was a little bit of a downer, things have really changed since the flood.

Both dogs and child travelled well, with only a crisis or two.

As always good to be home and back to work!

Texas Flag Album

Mark,Dead Beat Stamps, designed this chipboard Texas Flag Album. My friend Linda did this fantastic sample using TSS metal for the star,MR resist, and Paper Loft, Old Town paper. A fun quick album for a class project, or great for a Texas day trip.

Puppy Love

Almost 6 weeks later, the shy, do nothing dog has turned into a puppy schooled almost well behaved dog. She plays ball, shakes, and best of all gives puppy kisses!!

6 x 6 Beach Chipboard Album

A new mini beach chipboard album. All the beautiful photos are by Mike and Karen Lambert. I used Bo Bunny papers, MR resist ( neat stuff), and Mudd Puddles sand and seashells.

Crazy Shapes Album

Fun album using different fun shapes. Just rite stamps and TH flower die cut. Another sample on its way out of town.

We have had some hot muggy weather but along with that came much needed rain.
I had a great time at the Copic Certification class last Sunday, my table mates made it much easier. Our instructor was amazing, she could draw anything, upside down!!

Shenzi

This little rescue dog has made her special place in our hearts and lives. T went to the animal shelter 3 weeks ago and picked out Shenzi (Shin-Z). She looks like a hyena, ( the hyena from Lion King had this name) but is the sweetest little dog. Shenzi is about a year old, housebroken, and just a fun little dog. She must have been mistreated by a man, but slowly and surely is warming up to all of us. Will play ball all day and is going to obedience school. She will leave in August to spend her fall with T at college but for now we love having her here. Even Tiki tolerates her:)

Dad's Day Album

Scrapology is teaching a class using the Big Dad album and awesome Graphic 45 papers!!

Big Mom Album

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day. This is a Big Mom Album I did, featuring my Mom. Putting each picture down was a great memory of her and her unique style in the 1940's. Paper by Graphic 45, and I loved making the rolled flowers out of the same paper.

Peace Out

This funky, fun Peace album was made by Cat at Cat's Creations . Love the paper by LYB and all the extras Cat added!!

It a Tough Life but

Someone has to step up to the plate. We have a new studio and this is one of our views from the front porch area. The Bluebonnets are beautiful and the horses and their new colts are adorable....so each day we struggle through this view!!

It's all in the pocket

This is the first album I will be teaching at our new Studio. What is more fun that a gently worn jean pocket, metal, canvas, burlap, paint and a great little bandana flower. So if you are interested just let me know and I will give you the details!!