12/28 speed scrap @ Gingerscraps

Speed Scrap time again! Yay it's been so long! Here's the down low!

12/28 @ Gingerscraps

6:30 pm Pacific
7:30 pm Mountain
8:30 pm Central
9:30 pm Eastern

And of course I have a participation prize!!

Quote - Fantasy

"Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . . If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!"

~J.R.R. Tolkien

Leven Thumps

Weird, I couldn't find these books on goodreads.com *shrug*

So When I first started reading the first book I thought. "This is weird" and that's really saying something considering how much I read fantasy, but they really grow on ya. Talking toothpicks, candy making eggmen, and all. You can't help but fall in love with Foo and the creatures that live there. Clover especially is a funny little character that keeps the mood light even in the most dire of circumstances. The Author pulls a Lemony Snicket move by mentioning his personal aquaintance with the characters though he seemingly is not a part of the story himself. It's a good read if you're in the mood for something funny and unusual.

Bullies in the Headlights

The Buckley boys are haeded back to school for another year. But unfortunately so are the Hagbarts - and they're out for revenge. Luckily, though the Hagbarts may be meaner, the Buckleys are smarter - or were smarter. The sight of Matthew's underwear at the top of the school flagpole loudly states that the Hagbart bullies are getting help from someone quite clever.

Soon the war of wits escalates to an incredilbe scheme designed to get the ultimate revenge on the Hagbarts. But now that Matthew has been learning that he's suppose to do good to those who hate him, what will he do when a little push becomes a great big shove?

Take a hilarious trip back to school in this delightful adventure with a message of forgiveness that will echo long after the last page has been turned.

Loved it! I found this book hilarious and truly reminded me of what it was like to be a kid. Based on real events there is such a true quality to the adventures and feelings these boys go through. I plan to read this book to my kids when they get old enough to listen to a chapter a night. It's a quick easy read that can help you get into the Holiday Spirit from a 3rd graders point of view.

Black Friday Sales

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Ginger Scraps Designer Call!

Cherish

I just love this new kit by Miss Erin. She just released it today and it's on sale! So go pick it up!
I couldn't resist scrapping these two pictures together. One is of Jaden and daddy, the other Bella. They're just so sweet.
Credits:
Moonlight Sonata by Miss Erin Scraps
Template by WM Squared

Word on the Street

Welcome to Gingerscraps' first ever Word on the Street Game!

Here's how it works:

Somewhere on this blog I have hidden a secret letter and you have to find it! This letter makes part of a secret 9 letter word. Find the letter on my blog and continue to the next blog on the train to get the next letter, and the next and the next! When you get to the end of the train, you will have a complete word. Enter that word into the search engine at Gingerscraps shop and it will turn up a special selection of products that are at a SUPER sale price!
Are you ready?
Get out a pen and some paper!Once you are ready, continue on to Ginger's blog http://gingerscraps.blogspot.com/

Please note that Gingerscraps team members come from far and wide! There may be differences in time zones. Please be patient if someone does not have their letter posted yet ; )Also, this blog hop starts at the GS site blog... so if you're joining somewhere in the middle make sure you make your way all around!

You don't want to miss this!!!

This is going to be so great! Several gingerscraps designers are going to have a HUGE secret sale, including me! So make sure to come back tomorrow!

Quote - Leven Thumps

"Dennis looked out the window and took stock of his life. . . He had withdrawn his life savings, quit his job, and here he was traveling across the world -- all under the direction of a toothpick he had found in his sandwich."

~Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret by Obert Skye

Vroom Vroom

Scrappy Cocoa has this great kit called Work Zone. It's like it was made for Jaden. He loves his vroom vrooms so very much! I also used this layout for the template challenge at Scrap Matters

Credits:
Work Zone by Scrappy Cocoa
Template by Neverland Scraps

Bumchi!

Autumn is here and going fast. Miss Erin has this great halloween kit I just HAD to use to scrap these fun pumpkin patch pics. I also used this for the Tuesday Template challenge at Scrap Matters.
Credits:
Halloween Town by Miss Erin Scraps
template by LoriBear

Sweet

credits:
"Soft n Sweet" by Wyld Web Designs

Baby Bump

I'm so happy to have some scrapping mojo back! Not that I have time to scrap, but after packing a few boxes I feel pretty crappy (just had a baby two weeks ago and am now moving for those who haven't read my family blog). So since I have a whole lotta anxious energy but shouldn't physically overdo it, I decided to scrap a bit. Credits:
Elixer by Laitha

First Glimpse

Credits:
Hope by Digi Scrap Princess Designs

Atherton - The Dark Planet

Long before Atherton, the only fallen paradise was the Dark Planet.

When Edgar discovers a way to leave the mysterious satellite world of Atherton, he doesn't think twice about the dangers that await him. But the Dark Planet is a shocking departure from the pristine paradise he has left behind....

A toxic wind moves heavily through a forsaken wood filled with mutant creatures. A ship patrols the poisonous waves of a dead sea in search of children to enslave. A fallen leader bitterly awaits Edgar's prophesized arrival. And in the gloom of the Silo--where children toil in darkness, controlled by two ruthless maniacs--legends of the smartest boy who ever lived are whispered in the dark: Max Harding... an orphan of the Silo, the maker of Atherton, and the last hope of a dying world.

For Edgar, the secrets of Dr. Harding's unfinished work lie hidden in this shadowy prison, and he must unlock the mystery and complete the mad scientist's spectacular plan, revealing Atherton's true purpose.

In the dazzling conclusion to the epic story of Atherton, Patrick Carman takes readers on the most rewarding journey of all, to the perilous realm of the Dark Planet: Earth. (goodreads.com)

Fantastic finale to the series. I'm kinda sad it's over, the whole series was very interesting.

Quote - Atherton: The Dark Planet

"It would never have been enough to make a new world. I aimed for so much more than that. It was a story I wanted to tell, one that would captivate the minds of children everywhere, with monsters and dragons and wars aplenty. If they wanted a boring time of it, they shouldn't have chosen a child to get the job done."

~ Dr. Maximus Harding from Atherton The Dark Planet by Patrick Carman

Fall in the Mountains

Anyone miss my scrapbooking? I sure did!

credits:
October CAK - Goodbye Summer by NDISB Designers

Quote - Atherton: Rivers of Fire

"At that moment it felt to Edgar as if all of Atherton was motherless. No wonder it was so broken, a motherless world driven by a man of science. How could it have been any other way?"

~Atherton Rivers of Fire by Patrick Carman

Atherton - Rivers of Fire

The Highlands, the center of Atherton, is sinking; Samuel and Isabel are trying to sneak into The House of Power to restore water to the world of Atherton; and Dr. Kincaid, Vincent and Edgar make their way towards the edge of the Highlands, intent on entering the secret underground refuge of Mead's Hollow and finding the key to unlocking Dr. Harding's brain. They must discover the solution to overcoming the threat of the deadly Cleaners, creatures now unleashed on the flattened land, before it's too late. But Mead's Hollow holds more secrets than any of them had ever imagined.

In this tremendously satisfying continuation of the story of Atherton, readers will experience a world turned inside out; a spectacular flood; former enemies forced to work together in the name of survival; surprising histories concerning the creator of Atherton, Dr. Harding, and his partner Dr. Kincaid, and a shocking revelation about Edgar's own past. Best of all, the trip to Mead's Hollow leads to a dangerous-and extraordinary-expedition through the interior of Atherton that will titillate imaginations for a long time to come. With themes evocative of Paradise Lost and Dante's Inferno, expect Rivers of Fire to give readers plenty to sink their teeth into. (goodreads.com)

I continue to be intrigued with this series. There continue to be surprises and controversy to make you think, not to mention plenty of adventure to keep you reading. I am fascinated by this world created by a mad scientist. I highly suggest this book. Dad, I think you'd really like it!

The second book wraps things up so nicely, ending with "and the three of them were happy." what better way to end things, and yet there is a third book! Hmm? What more mysteries are there to unlock? Aw yes the real reason Dr. Harding created Atherton. How intriguing! Plus we get to visit the dark planet, formerly known as Earth. How very exciting. Can't wait!

Sun & Moon, Ice and Snow

Blessed—or cursed—with an ability to understand animals, the Lass (as she’s known to her family) has always been an oddball. And when an isbjorn (polar bear) seeks her out, and promises that her family will become rich if only the Lass will accompany him to his castle, she doesn’t hesitate. But the bear is not what he seems, nor is his castle, which is made of ice and inhabited by a silent staff of servents. Only a grueling journey on the backs of the four winds will reveal the truth: the bear is really a prince who’s been enchanted by a troll queen, and the Lass must come up with a way to free him before he’s forced to marry a troll princess. (goodreads.com)

I loved my first book I read of Jessica Day George and was certainly not disappointed by this one. Beautiful rendition of East of the Wind West of the Moon, & beauty and the beast. The story was familiar but she kept it fresh and exciting. It's a beautiful story and I'm sure any girl would love love LOVE it!

Outcast - Dragon Secrets

After learning how his powerlessness can be used as a weapon in the world of magic and defeating Nicodemus's plan to overthrow the government, Timothy travels to a war-torn dimension to help the Wurm, fierce magicians and warriors descended from an ancient dragon race. But while covertly gathering information on the age-old feud between the bloodthirsty Wurm and the Parliament of Mages, Timothy discovers a very different story -- one of peaceful Wurms and a conspiracy led by the Parliament of Mages.
But that's not the only problem on Timothy's hands. The mysterious girl he spotted in SkyHaven is the granddaughter of Nicodemus, and she's challenging Leander's right to be Grandmaster of the Order of Alhazred. And despite Nicodemus's death, mages are still disappearing...and this time someone is painting Timothy as the villain. (goodreads)

The second installment of the Outcast series managed to be just as good as the first! Often the newness of the scenery wears off and things feel redundunt with some series, but the description of the beautiful yet eerie parliment building as well as the dark and closed in magical prison under the sea. And of course the visit to the Wurm world was also new and interesting.

Timothy and Leander continue to grow and learn more about themselves and the mages Leander had held with such respect for so long. The addition of Cassandra will surely add more drama later, but she still remains a bit mysterious. There's a few more mysteries left for more books also, such as the evil master that seems to be giving directions to all our villains.

It's an easy read, but a good one. Wonderful Magical world.

Quote - Frankenstein

"Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge, and how much happier that a man is who believes his native town is the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow."

Dr. Frankenstein
Frankenstein, 1818
Mary Shelly

Atherton - The House of Power

From the creator of The Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world--created as a refuge from a dying Earth--that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of Atherton: a humble fig grove; a mysterious highland world of untold beauty and sinister secrets; and a vast wasteland where he must confront an unspeakable danger that could destroy the people of Atherton. When Edgar discovers a book which contains the history of Atherton's origins and ultimate apocalypse, his world--quite literally--begins to turn inside out. (goodreads)

Fascinating! I've read a great deal of "Utopian Society" books and this one is quite satisfying along those lines. A whole world created, people and animals hand selected by the worlds creator who happened to turn out to be a mad scientist. Memories of their previous lives wiped away. Society divided into the workers and the thinkers. The workers tended to the grove and herds to feed the planet while the thinkers controlled the water supply to keep those below them in line. Seperated by a gigantic cliff. How very clever! I love the characters, the loner hero that finds himself making friends, the tag along young girl, the corrupt head of the entire planet, the mysterious Dr. Kincaid, and of course the mad Dr. Harding who created the world of Atherton. The whole thing is brilliant.

I hadn't realized when I picked the book up that it was a series, but now I can't wait to read more and find out what happens to this planet and the fascinating people on it.

Quote - Motherhood

"There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood. . . What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else. "

— M. Russell Ballard

Sword

On the morning of Miu Miu's fifteenth birthday, her mother makes a startling revelation: Miu Miu's fate is to travel to the faraway city of Chang'an, avenge her father's death, and find her true love. But the evil emperor has other plans for her. Defeating him will take all of Miu Miu's courage, wit, and martial arts experience.
Master storyteller Da Chen paints a vivid portrait of his native land in this classic tale of honor, adventure, and romance in ancient China. (goodreads)

This book was fantastic! I don't know many Chinese stories, but most that I do know have a good and wise emperor, makes sense though that at times the emperor was indeed evil. I loved the description of her kung fu fighting and would love to see what a real kung fu master could do in real life, ya know without the magic of story telling.

Anyway this story is full of surprises and certainly does not end as one would think a good honorable chinese story would, but then again, it is a "forbidden book" I loved Da Chen's storytelling and would love to read more by him also.

Outcast the unmagician

Arcanum is a society completely based on magic. Hidden away since birth by his father, a powerful mage, Timothy is found by his father's former apprentice, Leander, after the man's death. Though the boy is unable to use magic, he does have some amazing skills, including nullifying enchantments with his touch and building virtually anything mechanical. Timothy is brought into the world of mages, where his mere presence arouses fear and suspicion, and he must determine who is his friend and who is using him. The first part of the book is confusing because the point of view switches often between Timothy and Leander and their voices are similar. Character development is sketchy. Despite these issues, the premise is clever, and the authors have created a unique story filled with adventure.–Tasha Saecker, Caestecker Public Library, Green Lake, WI

I found the magical world of this book different from those I've read in the past and it sounds truly beautiful. A bit predictable in some parts, but not too much so. I enjoyed Timothy's character as well as those of his friends. All who caught on astonishingly well considering most of them spent their entire lives on an interdimensional tropical island.

The story was unique enough that I am going to look into the sequal. Good clean with some magical violence, I have no problem recommending it for all ages, though would probably be most interesting to those around 10-14.

Quote - Pregnant

Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.
~Queen Victoria

Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse.
~Molly Ivins

The Secret Prince

During a long-ago battle the king was killed, and his powerful amulet, which protects the kingdom from harm, was lost. Then Kelhadden fell to Ranulf, a cruel Northman, under whose regime the people are dying and the city is deteriorating. Now the only hope is that the true prince of Kelhadden will come forward, recover the amulet, and take back the kingdom.
Born on the night of the red sky, Thorn is taken in by the old warrior Morwid, former counselor to the murdered king and keeper of the all-knowing Book of Ancients. Thorn knows nothing of his background until his twelfth summer, when he learns it is he who must undertake the dangerous quest for the lost amulet. Though Morwid has taught Thorn many useful skills, the tasks that lie before him seem nearly impossibe. But with the help of two remarkable companions, Thorn embarks on a journey to save the kingdom, and in the process reveals deep family secrets, leading him to his rightful place in the world.
The Secret Prince is an exhilarating story filled with enchantment, high adventure, and surprises that will leave readers breathless. (goodreads)

I thought the book kinda went a little slow, not sure why, but it was full of some unexpected surprises that I liked a lot. Good adventure story.

Dragon Slippers

Creel, the heroine of Dragon Slippers is hardly a damsel-in-distress. After her aunt totes her out to the local dragon in desperation (with the hope that the local prince will rescue her from certain death and marry her), Creel refuses the haughty prince and finds friendship with the dragons, who set her on a journey to the center of the kingdom with a pretty pair of what only seem to be ordinary slippers. Along the way we discover Creel's enormous talent at embroidery, and you can't help but linger over the rich descriptions of her lovely tapestry-like gowns, which quickly make her the most sought-after dressmaker in the kingdom. But soon enough those mysterious slippers begin to wreak havoc, and it's up to Creel to save the kingdom from disaster and defend the dragons from certain doom. Creel's feisty spirit breathes fiery new life into this epic world at every turn, making this one of the most memorable and fun fantasy debuts to hit shelves since Cornelia Funke's Inkheart. (goodreads)

This was a fabulous book! One of my favs. The characters were well developed and the story was right up my alley with princes, princesses, dragons, and more than ordinary peasant girls. Fantastic! It's a quick read for an adult, but still worth it if you ask me. It's also great for your younger girls or even boys that love a good dragon story. I'm looking into more books by this fabulous author, who happens to live not to far from me. Huh.

B-Day Invite

Just in case you wanted to see the adorable invite I made for Jaden & Zsolt's birthday party next week. I was quite happy with how it turned out.

Quote - The Trolls

"...I guess knowing that your own trusted family could give you away, even in jest, well, it changes things. It changes things forever.... He wasn't, in the end, ever with us again."

~Aunt Sally from The Trolls by Polly Horvath

The Trolls

Transported into their lives not with an umbrella like Mary Poppins, but equally as dramatically, Aunt Sally is introduced to the Ohio-dwelling Anderson family when Mom and Dad are off to Paris and in dire need of a last-minute babysitter. Aunt Sally, however, was not Mr. Anderson's first choice. Aunt Sally is his sister, and part of a past he would rather forget. (goodreads)

Certainly not what I would consider a terribly exciting book, but Aunt Sally sure had a way of telling stories! Including the ones about the Fat Little Mean Girl and Maud who shot 80 "cougars" and of course the trolls kept kreeping into the stories about her past.

I love how when all was said and done, things weren't wrapped up in a nice neat little bow. We never did find out if Sally and her brother were reconciled, nor did we find out what really happened to him aside from Sally's story. All we really learn in the end is that Melissa and Amanda did indeed allow Pee Wee to be a ghost for halloween rather than an ugly step sister as they had intended. What does that mean? The auther wonderfully leaves that up to us. I love that. Definately an entertaining book and a good subtle reminder that how we treat our siblings as children could indeed effect our relationships in the future.

Well Witched

When Ryan and his friends are stranded and penniless late one night, they steal some coins from a well for their bus fare home. Soon, they find they are cursed, and commanded to fulfil the wishes attached to each coin they stole. goodreads.com

I thought at first this would be your typical wishes gone bad/ be careful what you wish for kind of book, but I was delightfully surpised at the twist it took. Instead of three kids asking for wishes that get corrupted, they have to grant them using the disturbing powers given to them by the well witch. The story was very creepy and often surprised me. I love reading a chapter and thinking "huh, didn't see THAT coming!" If you like creepy and slightly disturbing stories, you should try this one!

8/25 speed scrap

This'll be my last time hosting a speed scrap till after baby comes so I hope you'll be there!

Tues. Aug. 25 @ Gingerscraps

6pm Pacific
7pm Mountain
8pm Central
9pm Eastern

PP:
If you are one of the few people from cafemom that got this PP last year I will offer you one of my earlier prizes! How does that sound?

The Dreamers Series

I know it's been awhile since I've done a book review, but I assure you I have still been reading! for the past while I've been reading The Dreamers Series by David & Leigh Eddings.

David and Leigh Eddings introduce readers to their newly minted Land of Dhrall with The Elder Gods, the first book in the four-book Dreamers Saga. Dhrall is under the gentle rule of four gods representing the four compass points. These gods are reaching the end of their terms of power when the god of the North brings four children who are destined to take over for them into his siblings' lairs. The children are dreamers and able to see the possible outcome of battles in a coming war with the evil creature that controls the wasteland at the center of Drahll's map. Thus, the gods and their young charges undertake quests to hire mercenary armies and thwart the initial invasion into their lands. (goodreads.com)

David Eddings has TONS of fantasy novels out! Which is one reason why I was a bit surprised and how little I enjoyed this series. After taking a writing class and having every letter scrutinized over by my teacher/editor I have learned a lot, and am surprised at some of the things Eddings editor let him get away with.

1st irritation, WAY too many view points. Usually fantasy is written in 3rd person from the view of 1 to 4 main characters thoroughout the book or series. These books were constantly changing view points to characters I honestly don't care that much about and see no reason to care about them. They are minor characters their background stories just felt like filler.

2nd irritation, not only where there way too many character views, but occasionally Eddings would switch from 3rd person to 1st person nerration with no logical purpose I could see.

3rd and main irritation, Holy redundant! Every time a new character view came into play we backtracked and described what we had just read the chapter before. Let me give you an example. Say there was this cool battle. It's being described by the character actually fighting in it. That's good. Then next character view it has that character tell another character what happened in the battle. Then THAT character goes and tells another what happened. Yup that makes three almost identical descriptions of the same battle. Yawn. I actually ended up skimming paragraphs and even whole chapters. This was the worst in the 2nd and 3rd books.

I can see no reason for this what so ever! It's as if the author is just padding the books to make them longer. It kills what otherwise would have been an interesting plot, though a bit predictable.

I hope all of Eddings books aren't like this, but I gotta say I won't be finding out anytime soon.

Elementry & Title 1

Statements by Jodi has a great new school kit in the Gingerscraps store Make sure to check out Scrappy Cocoa's college edition to this kit as well!

Here's my layout

credits:

Elementary by Statements by Jodi

push pins from Bits 'n Pieces by Harmonystar

Dino Park 1

Here's my first page from our trip to the Dino park. I based the instructions for tonights speed scrap off of this layout.
credits:
Blue Green by Calvina Walsh
Paper Bits by Harmonystar
Make Like a Tree 2 by Harmonystar
Down by the Lily Pond by AWP & Mel H
Dino Buddies by Harmonystar
Bits 'n peices by Harmonystar

Hosted by me of course, and here is your participation prize!

Cowboy Family

While Ryan was picking up my brother's family from the airport and shopping, I got the chance to do another speed scrap! Yay! This one was hosted by Barbara at Gingerscraps. There's something I still don't like about it, any ideas on what that could be?
Credits:
Cowboy Cool add-on by Raspberry Road
Stitched Newspaper Alpha by Gunhild

I finally completed a speed scrap. I've hardly done any since I got pregnant, but I'm so glad I did this one. I really like how it turned out. This speed scrap was at Ginger Scraps hosted by Jodi.
Credits:
"Take a Dip" by Nichole & Nibbles Skribbles

Popsicle

Jaden just loves playing over at Jeremy and Jessica's. Can you see why? This layout was made for Survivor challenge 2. It is a scraplift of another survivors layout.
Credits:
Tropical Popsicle by MissMint
Cool off by GingerScraps
scraplifted from leapfrogx4

Groovy Kind of Love

Statement by Jodi just recently released this great 70's kit called "Groovy Kind of Love" you can buy it here at the Gingerscraps Store.
Here's a layout I made with the kit. I plan to make some more with some great pictures my dad sent me when I get some more time.

Gilligan's Island

Let the surviving begin! I signed up for Scrappin' Survivor at Gingerscraps and challenge 1 was to use this beautiful kit "Another Day in Paradise" I immediately thought of these Halloween pictures.
credits:
"Another Day in Paradise" by Gingerscraps Designer Collab

Speed scrap time again! 7/7

It's my turn again! Yay! I love hosting speed scraps! Be at Gingerscraps for a fun yet challenging speed scrap!

7/7
6pm Pacific
7pm Mountain
8pm Central
9pm Eastern

And what's a speed scrap without a participation prize?

Independence Day Blog Train

Welcome to the next stop on the Gingerscraps Blog Train!

You have arrived on my blog from Jillian's blog.

If you get lost along the way, go to Ginger's blog. She has the whole map!

Here's the whole kit:

Here is my part of the train!

While you are downloading, why not check out the Gingerscrap's forum? We are hosting a Speed Scrap a Day in July! Did you know that a speed scrap a day will keep the bad mojo away? Check the Gingerscraps Blog for the Speed Scrap Calendar. Scrapping Survivor sign ups are also going on right now at Gingerscraps. Don't want to miss out on that!

The next stop on the trip is Barbara !

Scrapping Survivor!

Do you have what it takes to-Outlast, Outcrop, Outscrap?

Then hurry and sign up for the 1st annual GingerScraps Scrapping Survivor!!Weekly immunity challenges, tribal council, survival challenges, there could even be a hidden immunity idol And of course- the huge grand prize!!!! Stay tuned for details

Sign-ups start NOW- Deadline for sign ups is July 15thSurvivor starts July 19th- ends August 23

Sign up in the Gingerscraps Forum! The prizes are going to be awesome!

Stuffed French Toast

One of the monthly challenges at GingerScraps is called "What's for Dinner" It's a recipe challnge and at the end of the month if you did the challenge you get a full sized copy of EVERYONES recipes to put in a recipe book! This month was Breakfast/Brunch. Ryan and I do Breakfast for Dinner once a week so the variety would be nice. Here's my recipe!
Credits:
Yummy add-on by Raspberry road
Flour Sack add-on by Raspberry Road
Going Dotty Alpha by Vicki Parker

6/16 speed scrap @ Gingerscraps

Yes it's speed scrap time again! Be There!

6pm Pacific

7pm Mountain

8pm Central

9pm Eastern

you'll get the second half of Garden Grunge!!!!

Guess what ladies, I have been hosting speed scraps for nearly a full year now!! because of this I dug into some of my old instructions (I always save them) and am going to do one of my first speed scraps I ever hosted. If you were lucky enough to have been in that cafemom group with me you may have even done it before! But I am confident that you will still turn out a fun and unique layout! Hope to see you there!

The Making of Daddy's Card

I realized I never scrapped these pics from last year. So I did this more my Mission 6 at Gingerscraps Boot Camp. Yeah we're going to do the card a little differently this year.
credits:
template by Cyndi Price
Fan 4 - by Digital Crea collab
The same dream by dydyge

Big Step

credits:
"Back from Outer Space" Statements by Jodi

Lost

From the Speed Scrap I'm hosting right now at Gingerscraps
Credits:
Boys will be Boys by Isabelle
Homegrown by Scrappy Cocoa
frame - Kubivet
Boys World by Sweet Blossom Design
Make Like a Tree 2 & 3 by Harmonystar
tag - Gunhild
Bird - Loloden designs

6/9 Speed Scrap

Yay! Another speed scrap hosted by Me at Gingerscraps!

Tuesday June 9th
6pm Pacific

7pm Mountain
8pm Central
9pm Eatern

As always I have a fun participation prize for you!

Part 1 of my mini kit "Garden Grunge". If you come to my second speed scrap on June16th you'll get part 2!

Baby Animal Day

I've had this idea for awhile now but was waiting for the right pictures and motivation to make it happen. I made all but the chicken wire and alpha myself. Keep an eye out at Gingerscraps, I may eventually offer the cardboard and cardboard holes as a speed scrap participation prize.

Credits:

Cardboard by Harmonystar

Chicken Wire by Gunhild

String by Gunhild *edited

Alpha by Miss Erin

Hearts & everything else by Harmonystar