lindaalbrecht

Boo!

Yes...scary, I know.  It's me again with another blog post.  Amazing! 

I actually was challenged by Debbie@ribbonwoodcottage to post at least once a week.  Sorry Debbie, I can't promise that--wish that I could but I know that I would be sorry if I vowed to blog once a week.  Totally scares me to even think of it.  See, I hate to let people down, so it's better if I just stay away from broken promises ;-) ;-)

Autumn is swiftly flying by for me.  I can't seem to catch up with all that I have on my list and of course when I check something off, it seems to backfire on me.  Like the day that I washed all of the main floor windows. 

Mmm hmmm... it rained on my clean windows.  Then the wind blew like crazy and now they are dirty spotted windows.  Typical. 

So if you're ever in a drought just call me to come and wash your windows and believe me...  it. will. rain.  All that I really ask is a week or two of nice clean windows.  That's a good time period for feeling like  I accomplished something,  but Mother Nature seems to have her own plan which normally contradicts with mine.  Oh well. 

My Cort went to the eye doctor last week and yep, he needed glasses.  Dang.  I remember that I was about his age when I got my first glasses.  How I hated those things.  I tryed to get by without wearing them in school and the teacher (the big tattle tail) told my mom.  I don't really remember what Mom said, but knowing my mother it was something about spending all of that money on glasses so I'd better wear them.

But really, do you blame me? 

Look at those things!  Not bad enough that they were "cat glasses" but they were a pale metallic  blue.  For crying out loud.   No wonder I have issues today :-)  They actually look pretty good in these photos because most times they sat at a crooked angle on my nose.

The summer before I went into 9th grade I got contact lenses.  :-) :-) :-)  Yay me!!!!!!

Cort's glasses are 100 times better, but notice how I let him get the one's that are barely noticable.

They tried to talk me out of that pair (they being the tech at the eye doctor's office and my husband.)  I told them both that I didn't care if they weren't practical but that I wanted him to feel good about himself.  We did get a second pair for sports and other activities just to keep everyone happy that doesn't know what it was like to have to bear the pain of wearing glasses when they were a kid.   

Cort seemed to be much more excited about his glasses though than I was about mine.  Maybe he really wants to see clearer and doesn't care about all of those "4 eyes" jokes.  I did reassure him with the fact that he will only have to wait 2 years to get contact lenses.  I'm not sure if he was worried about that or not, but I felt good saying it.

Are you ready for Halloween?  I'm not not not.  Ugh.  Why do I always procrastinate carving the pumpkins?  I don't even have to clean them out because David always does that.  I must really like to see how much I can get in a day.  No pressure .  Especially when the ghosts and goblins around here start about 5 o'clock. 

Here are a few little Halloween treat bags and a jar to fill with candy or even a candle. 

 

Those vintage images are rub ons by Art Warehouse.  They are from the "Harvest Moon Swatch Book" and I am in love.  They are so awesome and rub on so easily. 

The colored images are amazing and exactly what I would choose to work with because of the vintage look.  The papers  and the cardstock sticker that is on the black envelope are also from the Art Warehouse Harvest Moon collection .  The envelope and the little bag were cut with  AccuCut dies.

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I did another Christmas project for Pink Paislee using the new Tinsel Town collection.  This one was made for a Blog post to show a little technique using letter stickers and glitter. 

The snowman head is made from a 2.5" styrofoam ball.  I smoosh it up a bit before I paint it white, just to smooth out and fill in some of the holes so that it takes paint better.  Plus it gives it that not so perfectly round look.  The nose is made from clay that I hardened in the oven then I added brads for eyes and a painted smile.  He's glittered up with a "Coconut" white Pixee Stix glitter from Pink Paislee.  The letter stickers are also covered with Pixee Stix glitter. 

I actually have more to share, but my window for posting here has almost closed.  I'm waiting for a package to arrive from Melissa Frances so that I can complete a project for The Scrappy Gourmet.  Here's a little sneak peek. 

The kit for this will be for sale around November 15 -- I think.  There's much more to it than what you see here, so I'll let you know when it's on the site and about all of the other details and goodies included.

I know that I  won't be back before Halloween, so here's to hoping that you have a frightfully good time.

Love,
Linda

Seriously.

I should not have a blog.  I broke my own record this past month for the time lapsed between posts.  I'm so bad :-(  I can give you many excuses, like more computer trouble, lack of creativity, etc. etc.  but who really wants to listen to me complain, right?

I can't believe that it's mid October.  It's not as warm here as it was last year so it seems that we are spending more time inside now.  There have been a few opportunities though to take some shots of the fall foilage.

I love fall.

We also had a family wedding since I last posted.  It was a great time in a beautiful setting with a goo-goo ga-ga in love couple.  Really, you can't help but be ecstatic for them because they are so happy together.  Here are Mark and Samantha Albrecht as we made a jaunt through a local park for a few photos.

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Have you seen the new Pink Paislee Tinsel Town Christmas papers?  The color combination is so unique and fun for a Christmas line.  Here is a little paper mache house box album set that I made with it. 

Now, don't you want some of this collection?!!  I used Tinsel Town papers, rub ons, stamps, and the new Pink Paislee "Pixee Stix" glitter in Green Apple and Coconut.  When I received my shipment of the Pixee Stix, Cort and I discovered that they are all named yummy candy flavors like Cotton Candy, Strawberry, and Orange Crush.  Too cute, right?  After going through all of the color names, for some reason I had a craving for something sweet :-)

The mini books are made using an AccuCut die.  Some scrapbook stores carry these, especially the ones that have the Creative Cafe Artbar.  This is a darn cute little book with its scalloped edges.  It reminds me of small boardbooks that my kids had when they were little as it measures 3.5" square.

One more thing to share.  This Halloween set is made with lots of the Pink Paislee Vintage Moon collection. 

And the fun thing is that you can purchase this in a kit at The Scrappy Gourmet.  You will get all of the supplies including papers, paper box, pumpkin for top, chipboard album, stamps and other accessories, plus the step by step instructions and images. 

Here are a few images of the inside of the album.

Wouldn't grandma just love this album?  She can put it out every year for a decorative item that holds a treasured album of Halloween images.  So if you'd like to make this, head over to The Scrappy Gourmet for the kit and if you have any questions throughout the creative process, you know where to find me! :-)

I feel like I've forgotten something, but that'll give me reason to get back here more often.  I have a lot going in the creative department, so there'll be more to share very soon. 

Hope that you're having a beautiful fall season in your little corner of the world too!

Love,
Linda