First, I have to say that I love technology. It was so fun to come home from work last night and get on Skype with my iPad so I could be there for my dad's birthday party 2000 miles away.
It was fun to sing along and watch him blow out the candles and open presents, as well as see what everyone else was doing. Eraleigh kept trying to show me her belly, there were dance moves, and I got to see Aubrey pick up a big slice of cake like it was a sandwich and just scarf the sucker. It was lots of fun (Happy Birthday Dad!)
Second, this week I started another online class - Sketchbook 4 with Kelly Purkey over at Studio Calico. We got the first sketch on Monday and I started it, but yesterday morning I did something to tweak the arthritis in one of my knees and by the end of the day I could hardly walk so instead of scrapping, I spent the evening cuddled up to a heating pad while I watched shows on my DVR. But relaxing is good... and today it's much better than yesterday! I think it was the uno de gato that I put on it this morning - a salve I got from a shaman in the Amazon. lol. I swear it works!
Anyway, tonight I was able to finish the layout for sketch #1 - using a few cute photos of all the kids together.
Everything is from the Studio Calico Story Hour kit and addons - I've pretty much demolished that kit, but I've really loved it... especially the stamps!
I stamped the journaling - this was to for an assignment from the Scrapbook Stamping workshop I'm still working on.
And that's it! The second sketch went up today and I can't wait to play with it. But for now, my knee might be feeling better but my head is killing me, so I'm calling it quits and going to get some Aleve and turn my heating pad back on!
Hi Gwen, I love your scrapbook page! I am taking the Scrapbook stamping class at two pea's also (that's how I found your blog), and I really enjoy seeing your work. Just love your style. I really enjoy your blog too! LOVED your journal from the Happy Moments class at Studio Calico. Wow so colorful, and full of wonderful drawings and ideas. Just a gorgeous journal! It made me wish I had taken the class.
I have to laugh because I also took the sketch book four class too. (I've only been a member for 5 months at SC). Hoping to start using sketches instead of winging it all the time! lol. Maybe that's why it takes me forever to finish my pages huh? :)
Glad I found your blog,thank you for sharing all your talents, your trips, and wonderful food stories. I really enjoy your work, and love to read your blog. You inspire me. :)
TammieK. (from Minnesota)
Posted by: Tammie Koehnen | April 05, 2012 at 12:49 PM