Spring has finally sprung!

Hey all,

Yeah, I know I have been MIA for a while, but I'm still around, LOL. I wasn't in a scrap-mood at all lately, somehow. 

After watching "My So-Called Life", I have been losing myself into fanfic again. That GREAT show ended so abruptly and left me so thoroughly unsatisfied, I had to create my own ending. I am still not finished after writing like 11 episodes. Writing is so difficult, I had to re-write almost all of the stories. The sentence-structure was boring, and there were times I strayed from the characters too much. Ugh. But it's fun trying to think what Jordan Catalano (played by Jared Leto...) would do :P

Further more, it's march. March is the month when my mother's birthday used to be, and my dad's birthday still is. We've had a bachelorette-party and wedding from my (beautiful looking!) niece, and both were great and big fun, but I really missed having my mom around :(

Last Thursday (March 19) it has been 3 years ago already since she passed away. Time goes by fast, but my feelings have trouble keeping up with time.

I did make some Valentine's Day Cards, and I will show them to you. I made some for my DH, my dad, brother and some friends. Also, I made a card and little giftbox for my niece's wedding. It says "JA" on the card, which means "Yes", which ofcourse it the key-word on a wedding-day ;)

One tip: NEVER make stuff only a few hours before the wedding...My hands and nails were covered in BLACK maya mist...:S Not so smart, I guess.

I am beginning to get excited about scrapping again now Spring has finally sprung. We've had SO little sunshine lately and so much rain and dreariness, it was becoming really depressing. But now, I'm looking forward to the new things that are coming out, by Prima, and Maya Road for example. I NEED the new Rebellious Line by Prima, and the American Crafts Teen line is on my wishlist too. I guess you could say I'm in the mood for some scrap-shopping :) But first I have to clean up my desk, there's still clutter lying on it from my last 3 projects or so. Ugh!!! :S

But, I'm in the mood for more refreshing changes, like around the house. Yesterday we bought some wallpaper for the hallway, it's kinda creamy with a green damask print. And I washed all my windows, after a loooooong time. Washed my car too, so I feel good about being busy. Cleaned up the house and made hubby move the TV-cabinet. So, I'm gonna go and enjoy my clean house and mind in a short while.

Happy Scrapping! XOXO

Counting the years isn't the same as making the years count...

Hey there,

Haven't been scrapping much lately, 'cause I am not in the mood to sit in my attic all alooooooone. I am more into watching the telly, and especially my recently bought DVD series of "My so-called life". I had to watch that show, as die-hard Jared Leto-worshipper, ofcourse ;) And I must say I am enjoying it thoroughly...He's so darn cute! But vague, heartbreakingly vague even. The serie gets to me, I am back in highschool instantly. All insecure, withdrawn, head over heels in love with someone I can never call my own...So depressing, so recognizable. I had made a deal with myself to watch 1 episode every day of the week, every workday more specifically. Since there are 19 episodes, I should have been able to enjoy the series for almost a whole month! Go figure...Got the DVD on Monday, and I have only 3 episodes left to watch...Teehee..And I really can't imagine why the show got cancelled after 1 season!!

I actually did a little scrappy project too, I had started on it like 2 weeks ago, and was finally in the mood to finish it! It's basically a transparant LO, framed by a currogated board with a circle cut from it. Did some painting, embossing, glimmer misting, stamping, etc. As title & journaling I used the phrase "Counting the years isn't the same as making the years count..." I thought this sentence was appropiate for the engagement picture of my parents. (Back in 1973) As my mom passed away almost 3 years ago, we are so very much aware that it is soooo important to make the times you have together count. Seconds chances rarely happen...

I would love it if you would take a look at my LO and leave me some LUV! And remember to let your loved ones know they are loved by you!!! Perhaps a nice Valentine's Day card, a date or a present...? I still want to make some Valentine's cards of my own. Any nice ideas/links/sketches/whatever? Let me know!

Happy scrapping, happy living & loving. XOXO

P.S. The woodgrain-like background is actually my floor, since the LO is clear... :) )

Winter Wonder Land

Hey you,

So, I didn't even mention that we are experiencing a REAL winter over here! It hasn't happened in yeeeeaaaars, so it is somewhat special. I have to admit though I am NOT a big fan of cold, brrrr....I hate my static hair and dry skin, I hate wearing so much clothing and still feeling cold. I hate the slippery roads, de-icing my car every morning and drive to my work feeling cold and frosty like a snowman...

However...I have to say: it looks GORGEOUS!!! And as much as I hate admitting it, you get used to the weatherconditions. That's the problem with this country and this climate, we don't get long cold winters, we get rain. And an occasional snow day. So we never get a chance to adjust ourselves, learn to get up earlier due to the de-icing, traffic and slippery roads. But it looks like we're gonna experience winter a bit longer this time!

XOXO, happy scrapping, see ya!

BIG mistake...

So...'tIs the season right...?! For what anyway? To be jolly? To be working is more like it! Man, every year around this time we're working our @sses off, but this year...?! It's not sane! INSANE! I even worked last Saturday, and chances are we will be working this Saturday as well. My shoulder already hurts, my muscles tremble and I am dizzy. Can't wait until these last 2 weeks are over!

Now that's off my chest, let's get on with scrappy things ;) Did some scrapping last week, inbetween the total catatonic lameness and mushy brain-ness I felt like letting off some steam. So I did a LO about one of the biggest mistakes in my life...Cutting my hair!

I was in that crazy place that time, that place where I wasn't myself and was looking for...who knows what. I was fed up with my hair and wanted a WILD do. Well, it didn't turn out wild, it turned out CRAP! It wasn't me and I have been totally miserable about my hair ever since the day (June 29th 2007) I left the barber's =( It's taking like forever to grow back, but it's beginning to reach of a decent lenght again =)

So, if you're busy at work: good luck! If not, enjoy the warmth of the season (feelings-wise obviously, not weather-wise) and the preparations for this festive time amongst family and friends.

Thanx for looking! Let me know if you like it! Happy scrapping, and XOXO!!!

I made the CATWALK!!!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!
CHECK! IT! OUT!

I'm happy! My DIVA-LO made the catwalk* @ SIStv!!! Yeehaa!!! My first time ever!!! Go over there now and see for yourself!!! I'm so proud of me! I feel so honored!!! :)

*catwalk-explanation, quoted from SIStv (Scrap in Style):"You all are so amazing that we want to make sure your layouts get the attention they deserve! Every week, our team of Fashionistas** as well as Jeanette will choose their favorite layouts/projects from the Strut Your Stuff Portfolio***. Check here every Tuesday to see the latest editions. Who knows? You may just be the latest designer showcasing their talent on our Catwalk!"

**Fashionista's: "They are so excited to interact with all of their new SISters and make sure you all are inspired, challenged, educated and most of all entertained."

*** Strutt your Stuff Portfolio: the gallery where the LO's from every SISters personal portfolio are showcased, so all the other SISters can be inspired and comment on your work!

Again, I am a very happy scrapper and will be doing some scrapping (almost...) right now while I am still filled with all this positive adrenaline/energy floating through my happy veigns;) XOXO

DIVA

Hey there!

It's another cold and dreary weekend here :( Ofcourse that means: fantastic scrap-weather! But I am still extremely lame and lacking energy. It's very busy at work, it 's the season ;) We know this, because every year towards Christmas, we work our asses off! So that means we are probably gonna have to get out of bed veeeery early again, so we can start work at 6 o'clock. :S I have enough trouble getting up as it is, already!

I did finish a project though, it took me almost all week, so it had better be finished! Not that it's that spectacular or anything, but I guess I wasn't totally in the mood, not very inspired so to say. Have been fiddling with it. But now it's done.

I bought some embellishments the other day with tigerprint-fabric and then I remembered having papers with tigerprints as well. When I looked for a pic to match the colors and theme, I stumbled upon the 2 pics from the Glamourshoot I had in September. I used 2 of them.

Right now I am off to do the laundry again, again something I lack the energy for. Especially since our drier (14 years old) doesn't function very well anymore. It takes 2 to 3 times more time for the laundry to become dry! It messes up my whole schedule, so annoying!

Oh and I am still thinking whether or not I should go and do a workshop next weekend. There's one in a town nearby, by Lance from Rusty Pickle again. Only thing is, last year it cost me about 20/30 Euros, and this year it's 50 Euros! :O That's a lot of money in an already expensive month. Would be nice though...

Thanx for looking and if you like it, let me know!

Happy Scrapping! XOXO

My first blog-award! =)

Helloooow,

While reading all those blogs, I noticed how many people got Blog Awards from other bloggers. My blog was never one of them, sadly. I have to admit I always got kinda jealous that nobody ever nominated ME for a blog award...Does my blog stink? Does my work stink? Or am I just another face in the crowd, someone who scraps but does not stand out...?!

Well, fancy receiving my first ever Blog Award this morning!!!! Me happy!!! =) So thanx a lot Patricia! You made me a happy scrapper! Check out her blog, I was astonished by her work. So young (yeah, when you pass the age-line of 30, even people in their twenties are young...), and already so much her own (vintage) style! It's a pity I can't return the award, but if I could girly, I would! See her beautiful work here: http://totallyinlovewithscraps.blogspot.com/

The rules that come with this award are listed here:

1.The winner may put the logo on their Blog.
2. Put a link up your blog to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 Blogs for the Kreativ Blogger Award.
4. Leave a comment for the nominees.

I do hope the blogs I am going to nominate aren't showered with these awards already so they will just think it's annoying to receive another one...:S Like fowarding mail ;)Just think of it then, as me stepping out of the silence, shouting at you: "I loooooooooove your work! I wish I could scrap like you! You're an inspiration to me and no doubt many others, so please keep up the good work!!!!" Now that's all said and done, let's get it on...

The nominees are:

1. http://littlememoriekisses.blogspot.com/
2.http://artsyfartsyscraproom.blogspot.com/
3.http://scrapperlicious.blogspot.com/
4.http://somewhereovertherainbowunicornsdream.blogspot.com/
5.http://dreamieland.wordpress.com/

So ladies, congrats! Well-earned this award! Happy scrapping to all of you out there! XOXO

My girls

Heeeeyyyy fans...

I know, I know, waaaayyyy too soon after my last post, but hey, I finished a project, and I want you to take a look at it! I actually got a little scrapping done yesterday at my friend's house. She's chatty, that one ;) Next time we should just sit down and scrap immediately, and talk while we're at it...:P

I have to say dragging all my stuff over to someone else's house to scrap, isn't all that...:S Especially since I was in the mood for some "fun" scrapping, in which case I can almost use anything...When I scrap with coordintaed colorschemes, I find it easier to gather my stuff. It's mostly just stuff in 3 or 4 colors then. It probably would help too if I started to think about what I wanted to scrap in time...

The idea I had involved painting, so I brought along the colors I wanted to use. But when I opened my bottle of aqua blue paint, I discovered it was hard! :( I mean, HARD! One solid block of paint. Which...I don't get, because I think it's a new bottle! So how the h*ll did it get hard?! It was in the same drawer as all my other paints! Unfortunately my friend doesn't have that much scrapping supplies and/or paints, so I couldn't paint that part of my project. Ah well, my mojo disappeared along with the sunlight anyway...

But... today I sat in my attic for hours, and I finished it! I painted a little wooden container/box which housed an alpha-stamp-set once. I used some very merry Sassafrass Lass papers, felt flowers, tulle, etc. The picture was taken on my last birthday. It's a pic of me and my dearest friends, so I called it "My girls". Dunno if I am pleased with the result though, I think the colors are a bit too harsh, too bright I mean. Too LEGO-like. But who cares...I'll just scrap something else with the same pic and have a rematch...;)

Please, take a look, and let me know if you like it! Lovelovelove comments...!!!*grin*

Happy scrapping! XOXO