Oh I'm sooooooo bad

Seriously I have neglected my blog. I get it all made over and looking pretty and then I do absolutely nothing with it.I'm gonna change that........I truly am.

Well I felt a little mojo yesterday so I decided to try my hand at Mission 0009 at Mission Create.I wasn't too sure that I could do all the elements,but when I sat down and realized that I just had to have a tiny bit of whatever was stumping me on my page......book print paper..........ahem Deborah,that I could do it.These girls work so hard to come up with a great mix of items and awesome layout samples for them that it only seems right to promote them and play along.Not to mention the fact that there is always a great prize involved,and that they are my friends and friends should support one another.So I Julie Duncan pledge that I will complete every Mission Create challenge from here on out if it kills me,and it might very well :) Man, it feels good to get that off my chest.So here is my layout and I used all the concepts.I downloaded the new Picasa and quite frankly I was lost.It took forever to download my photos and edit and well my picture never looks as nice as the layout does IRL.I seriously need some tips on better photo taking for my layouts.I don't know what I am doing wrong,but here it is anyway.
>I might also encourage you all to check out my friend Nicole's new venture with Allison Cope.........at Creative Prompts4u.This is a new sort of challenge blog starting I do believe Feb. 1st with the introduction of the new DT and perhaps the first challenge,or a bit of info on how the whole blog is going to work...Not completely sure about that.I am sure that it will be awesome and inspiring.

Busy,Busy,Busy

I love Christmas,but I must confess that I do not like the hustle and bustle and busy,panicked feeling that I have until it is over.Between work,concerts,projects,shopping etc. I find myself on edge and stressed.Not to mention the fact that the money tree is not producing the fruit that I would like this year:)It is just a busy time of year. I enjoyed it much more when I was a child.Now I see all that my parents went through to make Christmas for us.

Well there is going to be a wedding in my family this weekend.Yep, my mom is getting married.Something I never thought would happen.I am a bridesmaid,a slightly lower position than I started with,but I'm fine with that.....lol.I just really want it over.I'm sure I'll have an update after the festivities.

Check this out! I wasn't the Cover Girl for The Paper Passion's newest contest,but I was the one behind the camera,who helped Jillian get on the front page of a classy mag:) The photo I submitted won and all the participants had to do a layout using it. It was an awesome contest and I can't wait to do another! You need to click on the blog link btw.





Check this wreath out.I think it is pretty cute and I may try one next year. A great way to use up some of my Christmas paper stash.The possibilities are endless as far as color combos with this one.



Now off to make myself useful this festive season.I hope you are all doing fine and having a wonderful Christmas Season.

Over The Top

Ok,so Nicole gave me this little award and all I have to do is respond to the questions with one word,so here I go..........

All I have to do is respond to the following phrases with one word:
where's your cell phone: Away
your hair: messy
your mother: changed
your father: Heaven
favorite food: chicken
dream last night: none
favorite drink: coffee
what room are you: living room
hobby: scrapbooking
fear: water
where were you last night: candle party
something that you aren't: organized
muffins: blueberry
wish list item: vacation
where did you grow up: White Head Island
your pets: Penny
friends: Several!
something you are not wearing: makeup
favorite store: Old Navy
favorite colour: Burgundy
last time you laughed: Yesterday
your best friend: Jo/Marlene
place you go over and over: store
person who emails you regularly: Nicole
favorite place to eat: Jungle Jim's

Now I have to pass it out to some people,so I choose

Laura
Jenn
Cindy
Carole
Kristine

The rest of my friends have been chosen already..........

Mission 003

Well something good has come about from being stuck in the house sick,and no I don't have the swine flu,or at least I don't think so.You wouldn't believe the phone calls and messages I have gotten wondering......lol.OK,tomorrow there will be a new mission up on Mission Create,so make sure to check it out.I am sure that it will be a good one,and if you want a small peek you can check out Vanessa's blog.I'm thinking animals have something to do with it,but I'm not sure.Can't wait to see......

Anyway here is my layout for Mission 003. I chose the sketch by Kristine,which I truly did use. I just flipped it,and went kinda foolish with the embellishing.I also used pink and buttons.So three out of 5 for me :) Thanks girls,for the great challenge,and awesome examples!

SKKKKKETCHYYYYYYYYYY

Yep, I love a good sketch.Vanessa did last Saturday's sketch at The Paper Passion and below is my take on it.I have started trying to incorporate more than one photo on my layouts and I'm liking it, I must say.Thanks to Vanessa fro the great inspiration.Make sure to check out a new sketch tomorrow :)

Here is the layout.......I mixed some Fancy Pants and Sass for this one.My first time using Sass products in a longggggg time.

Ta Da!

Well it's finished with the help of Kristine,my blog makeover consultant.I chose the Zoe Pearn Hawaiian Sunset kit! I love the colors,something bright,and cheery,yet the burgundy shades are fallish too. Thanks Kristine for all the help.

I will be back with a LO or two,just waiting for the paint to dry,and you know how long that can take..............

STAY TUNED

For a blog makeover coming real soon...............