I’ve been working on my photo spinner.  I started painting yesterday and then one thing lead to another.  It’s been an awful long time since I did a project for me so I’m sure that had something to do with getting so much done on it.  I need to go out and get some fringe trim for the edges and a couple other little things.  But I have part of the “main page” in the album nearly complete so I’m sharing how it looks so far.  Like I said… not done.

The quote is printed on this sticky bank canvas paper.  Another very cool Ranger product that I somehow knew nothing about!  I only found it in white, and I really wanted ivory, but oh well.  The paper is all Basic Grey Granola, chipboard is Scenic Route, and the pearl up at the top of the tab is something i had sitting here.  I might swap it out for some brown jewels I have sitting here.  I’m undecided.  Thoughts?

~j

It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged.  I’d like to say I’ve been working on all sorts of stuff, but I can’t.  Just everyday life, which is why I haven’t posted.  I guess I just don’t have anything all that interesting to say.

Most of you know that Denny and I don’t have this big and exciting social life.  We aren’t party people, and Denny doesn’t really like to go out, so even if we didn’t have three kids, I’m not sure how much more exciting our life would be.    That being said, I got an email early this week letting me know that Barenaked Ladies were going to be doing a show at the Fox on New Years Eve.  I happen to be a fan club member and I loyal BNL fan since their “debut” in the 80’s.  As a club member I got an invite to the ticket presale.  Yippee.  I called Denny and told him he was taking me, lol.  So yesterday I was able to get my tickets… very good tickets at that.  I’m geeked.

In other scrapping news, I’m going to start working on a project that Michelle turned me on to.  Ali Edwards is doing a class at Big Picture using the 7gypsies Photo Carousel.  Well the kit was 100.00!!  On top of that, it didn’t include everything you needed.  With the price tag so high, I told Michelle we could do it ourselves at half of the cost if I ordered everything.  So, I have the stuff here, and I might just start working on it.  I cleaned up my office a bit this morning, so now that I can see the counter I don’t have much excuse not to start it.  Right?

~j

Just a quick share today!  Kristin & Nathan, (actually I suspect just Kristin was involved in this, lol), couldn’t find any thank you cards they liked.  (Again, not so sure Nathan cares.)  Anyway, here is the finished product.  All made of Prism Papers cardstock.

Happy Wednesday to everyone!

~j

So the happy bride gave me permission to post the invites and announcements.    Thank you to Jamie at Prism Papers for getting the paper out to us so stinking quick when I ran out!!!  Both Kristin and I love ya for it.

Congrats my friend… told you he’d show up!  *wink*  And Nathan, you’re a lucky man!

~j

Election day is quickly approaching and I see a lot of places offering free stuff to try and get people to get out and vote.  I always vote, but I know not everyone does.  This year I think it’s probably more important than ever to let your voice be heard, no matter who you are voting for!!

Here are some of the freebies… enjoy!

Rock The Vote:  Pledge to vote and get access to several MP3 downloads, including one from Maroon 5.

Starbucks is giving away a free TALL coffee if you go out and vote.  Here we don’t get proof that we voted usually, unless they are giving out stickers.  It says in the news article that your honest word is enough.

Krispy Kreme is giving away a free red, white and blue donut with proof of voting… again a sticker.

Ben & Jerry’s is giving away a free scoop of ice cream between 5-8pm.

That’s what I’ve heard about thus far.  No idea who else is offering freebies.  I think it’s pretty interesting.

In other news, a good friend of mine got married yesterday.  The wedding was a secret/intimate affair for close family really.  I did the invites, announcements and place cards.  I need to check with her to make sure I can share them and if so I’ll try to post them tomorrow.  I’ve got a busy day planned tomorrow so I might not get to it.  I’ll let you in on the big plans at the same time. 

~j