Resolution Reality Check

Well, it doesn't feel like I have made much progress on my resolutions so far.

On the organization front I have organized my ribbon and some scrapbook embellishments.

I finished knitting a dishcloth I've had on the go for a few months.

I did manage to participate in 4 card challenges in addition to Little Red Wagon.

And I am here updating progress on these resolutions.

So I guess I have accomplished something but I have really struggled with my motivation level this month and I'm not sure why.

What do you do when you need to give yourself a swift kick you know where?

Little Red Wagon Challenge #118 - Valentine's Day or Love

Time for another Little Red Wagon challenge!

This week Jan has suggested a Valentines or love theme.

I created this card using a bicycle stamp that is one of lots free to use when you scrapbook at The Art House.

I teamed it up with some Jillibean paper then added a bit of Flowersoft and twine.

So dig into your wagon and join us over at Little Red Wagon with your Valentines inspired project. We love to see what you create.

Card Patterns #150

I had a chance to play along with Card Patterns sketch 150 this week.

I used Prima Romantique paper and two different Memory Box dies(that I've had for awhile) to create this card:

Thanks for stopping by!

Movie Update

This weekend I had a chance to see a couple more movies, Moneyball and Hugo.

I enjoyed them both but really preferred Hugo.

Moneyball is an interesting look at the differences in player budget between professional teams and the unfairness that it causes.

Hugo,directed by Martin Scorsese, is based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret. The story really brings focus to the importance of art and imagination. The setting of the movie is well worth seeing it on the big screen.


Hugo- a thoroughly enthralling movie
My Week with Marilyn
Midnight In Paris
Girl with Dragon Tattoo
W.E.
The Descendants
The Artist
The Ides of March
Moneyball - interesting look at the money behind baseball
The Woman in Black
The Iron Lady - an interesting look at Margaret Thatcher,Meryl Streep is amazing as usual
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - a complex,spy story set in the early 1960's requiring much attention to follow
The Help - a wonderful movie
Sherlock Holmes - love Robert Downey as well as Guy Ritchie's approach to filming
Adventures of TinTin - cute movie

Have you seen any of these movies? what did you think?

Thinking of You

Happy Sunday!

Today I'm sharing a card I created for this week's CAS-ual Fridays sketch challenge:

I'm trying to use stamps and papers I have but haven't broken into yet. This card uses Romantique paper by Prima and Papertrey's Botanic Garden stamp set. I also broke into the Papertrey ribbon I'd been hoarding,lol.

Thanks for stopping by!

On January 28, 2012

I'm currently

Listening to Storage Wars

Just finished eating pizza

Drinking diet coke

Wearing jeans and an asymmetrical top.

Feeling a little crappy as allergies are acting up today.

Weather is very snowy!

Wanting to do some redecorating but can't decide what to start with.

Needing to exercise more.

Thinking that my word for 2012 should have been finish instead of document.

Enjoying food gawker where you can feast your eyes on yummy food like this:

Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge

This month, in honor of the new year, Papertrey is challenging us to pick our favorite 2011 project from 2011 and share it with everyone. Then to to create a second card that is inspired by the 2011 project.


My favourite 2011 PTI project is this card I created in September using the banner builder die and stamp set:

 I decided to create another project using the same banner builder die set but  layered them up more.  I also used the butterfly, tiny tags, scalloped border and heart border dies along with PTI's library ledger papers. The card itself uses Ocean Tides cardstock.

I'm lovin' the banner and pennant trend! How about you?

And thanks for stopping by!

Little Red Wagon Challenge #117 - Winter Wonderland

This week at Little Red Wagon Joanne has selected the theme of 'winter wonderland'.

So I decided to use my winter village embossing folder to create this card:

You can't see it well in the  photo but I've added glitter  to each of the gently falling snowflakes.

Of course if you really want to know how I feel about those snowflakes, here it is:

Bwahahaha!!!!

Anyway, why don't you dig out your winter themed items and link your creation up at Little Red Wagon, we love to see what you create!

Making Memories Matter Charity Crop

On March 10th, my friend Kathryn and I are hosting a crop in support of Lisaard House, a cancer care hospice.

It is being held in Waterloo from 9 to 5 and we still have lots of room if you want to attend, we'd love to see you there!

Please click here for more information and the registration details.

If you have any questions or if I can help with your registration at all, please e-mail me or leave a comment.

100th Table Top Tuesday

I'm linking this little table top vignette to Marty's 100th Table Top Tuesday:

It is a collection of items I've found at antique markets/thrift stores along with a favourite seasonal snowman.

Thanks for stopping by!

Yearning for Spring

Spring is still a long long way off so this week's list is of things to do to pass the time until spring:

1/ Purchase spring bulbs.

2/ Take photos of said bulbs.

3/ Apply a funky finish to said photos.

4/ Publish on blog.

Hey, I have to amuse myself until spring somehow!

2012 Movie List

Happy Sunday!

I've decided to update my movie list throughout 2012 with a brief opinion. And I had a chance to see a couple this weekend,The Iron Lady and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I also added a brief opinion to a few I saw over Christmas.

Hugo
My Week with Marilyn
Midnight In Paris
Girl with Dragon Tattoo
W.E.
The Descendants
The Artist
The Ides of March
Moneyball
The Woman in Black
The Iron Lady - an interesting look at Margaret Thatcher,Meryl Streep is amazing as usual
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - a complex,spy story set in the early 1960's requiring much attention to follow
The Help - a wonderful movie
Sherlock Holmes - love Robert Downey as well as Guy Ritchie's approach to filming
Adventures of TinTin - cute movie

Have you seen any of these movies? what did you think?