I'm Back & I'm Exhausted

Disneyland was such fun! I was so excited to see my family. In total there was 14 of us. My parents came in from North Carolina, my sister and her family from Washington, her friends, my bil's sister and family came from Wisconsin and just me from Georgia.
We stayed in San Diego and on Sunday hung out on the beach.
Then on Monday we visited LegoLand.
Tuesday & Wednesday we went to Disneyland.
Thursday I went with my mom and stepdad to the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.
On Friday, we visited Sea World. I will have to get photos from someone else. I didn't take my camera...as I heard it would get soaked. Jerry took tons of pictures and videos. So I will have to email him to get some from him.

Saturday, well I shouldn't say what I did on Saturday....Sherry took me to a swap meet. She had gone the week before and she told me about a great deal on scrapping supplies. So, yes....I did break my strike...but wait until you see what I bought.

We had a fantastic time. I loved getting to see my family. It has been way too long. And if you have never been to Disneyland...you definitely need to do it. I was amazed at the experience.

Jennie

Finishing Projects

I am on the final legway before my trip to Disney Land. I had so many projects...I wasn't sure if I would complete them all. For my accounting class I had to study and take the mid-term...yeah I made a B on it. Then for my social work class I had a paper to write...19 pages later and I am done. So I just finished a swap that is due on March 5th. Other than that I am going to focus on my vacation. Which is probabl good...as I have a lot to do.

Typing

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Speed test

I took this fun typing test. I actually type faster than I thought. LOL Not as fast as I once did. How fast are you???

What do you think????

Hi, I sometimes make jewelry (haven't made anything in a year) and sell it on eBay. Plus, I sell cards once in awhile. Do you think someone would buy something that was a combo like this ATC??? Thanks for your opinions. I really appreciate it.

I actually have made this one for a beaded ATC swap and I will probably do something similar for the Lady in the Hat Swap. Jennie

Oreo and the Screen Cleaner

My sister in law sent me this really cute link this morning. Well, Batman's eyes became very big and Oreo decided to check it out. It was pretty funny. Luckily for me my camera was right next to her. So I took a few pics. Thanks for looking. Jennie

One More Recycled Card

I am having fun with the recycled card ideas. Especially with not being able to buy any new toys. I took this kitty from an advert from something about additives in cat food. I thought the inside I would say...that I look like a girl. LOL I thought the kitty looks like Rocky but couldn't resist putting the flower in his hair.

Bunnies are multiplying!!!

I am having such fun making bunny cards. I made one for a card contest...didn't win.

Then I signed up for a swap. Didn't like the first set of cards (haven't even taken a picture of it yet). So then I tried making a prototype...like it but not for my swap.
LOL So I guess I will go back to the original stamp and see what I come up with. I better do it pretty quick though. I need to mail the swap tomorrow so it gets there by March 1st.

TFL....any suggestions? Jennie

Recycled Card & update on my strike.

Just wanted to share a quick card I just made. (I am procrastinating again on doing my accounting homework.) Sheldon and I went ot lunch after going to Hobby Lobby. We picked up the weekly newsletter to read...and instead of tossing it afterwards, I decided to bring it home and cut it up. So I created a card with the newsletter and some other items I had. Not all of it is recycled...but I feel a bit better than tossing the paper. I wouldn't use white background next time. It is a bit of a contrast. But overall I like the card. I was searching through images I had received from someone and these doggies go perfect.


TFL

Jennie

OBTW....I didn't buy ANYTHING at Hobby Lobby. I tried a couple of things...but I asked Sheldon and he said it would count towards my strike. LOL I wanted to buy a rotary cutter so that I could cut fabric. But that is going onto my 30 day wait list first. Especially since I probably won't try for awhile. I was going to pick up the CB butterfly set...but they didn't have them. I guess Hobby Lobby doesn't carry any paper making kits. So I couldn't use my 40% off coupon that I had. So I did good...not even a magazine.

Creativity is back...

at least for the moment. :) I hate to admit it...but I love to be under pressure. I mistakenly missed a deadline on a swap. So I had to quickly make the recipe cards and of course I am very creative when I am under pressure. I guess it is because I cannot put it off. I read the book about a month ago, but I wasn't quite sure how to make the recipe cards. I find them harder to do than regular cards. I always wantt o put cool embellishments that match--but for some reason I can never think of anything.

The other day I had printed out a picture of one of my stamping friend's dog that she put up in the gallery. I wanted to make her a card. So while watching a movie with Sheldon last night I started to get an idea. First I asked Sheldon to draw and cut me out some wings. Then I used some new bling that I received from my SS. After that I decided to find some paper to use....I wanted to keep the background simple and had to decide on whether to use the black or pink for the mat. I am glad that I used the pink behind the dog which I ran through my cuttlebug. It took me a couple of choices on which direction to place image as the wings are way too big. Then because I cut off her front feet because they looked weird, I had to cover them up and I had a great sentiment from SU that I had froma previous project.

Thanks for listening to me ramble. You can see why I keep most of my creative process under wraps.

Have a great day. Jennie

I am crazy...

I turned down a set of copics and a SU shopping spree. For VD Sheld was going to give me some copics...but I told him instead I was going to buy a $$$ of stamps from stampin up. Then after some thinking....(sorry Cheryl) I decided I am not going to buy anything.....until I use up what I have.

So I am on a spending strike. Sheld likes the idea. LOL Actually he said....maybe you should wait until after you get your copics....and I said no...I need to learn how to use the ones I have first.

Then he said...well wait until you get your papermaking kit....and I said...that I can probably do...as I want to make my own paper so that I can recycle and not be so wasteful.

Then I saw all the cool things in the gallery with the butterflies and I want to change my mind....but I can wait. :)

So....we will see how long this lasts...heheheh...as I don't even want to buy any white paper. (Luckily for me I have some to last me a while and I wil be gone for a week.)

Anyone else feel like they have too much?? I figure, if I cannot buy it, then I will have to be more creative.

Jennie (PS...I actually originally posted this on the PCMB but I was curious what my blogging friends are doing too.)

Cards for a friend

I made a set of cards for a friend about a week ago. I hate to say that they are still sitting in my living room. I have them packaged and ready to go. But I have been horrible about going to the post office. Luckily she doesn't know that they are for her....so it should be a surprise when she receives them. I tried to make something girly for her...because that is what I think of when I picture her. I find that we have similar tastes as I always love anything she makes and hopefully she will love these cards too.

Solar Eclipse and more!

Hi, Sheldon told me earlier today that there was going to be a solar eclipse...and at 9:30 he reminded me...so at 10:30 I threw on a sweatshirt over my shorts and tank top and told him to meet me down there. LOL....I figured we would be the only ones out there, but to my dismay the neighbor was walking his dog....and he got to see my bright white legs. :) However, once the cloud moved over off of the moon it was gorgeous. It looked light a layer of copper was over the moon.

I don't think the pictures do the sight justice. But we just have a really basic camera and I wanted to capture the moment. The other times there have been solar experiences we usually forget or go to bed too early. So I wanted to remember our first one.

Hope you were able to see it too....you western states probably missed it.