Spring Break Hiatus

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts these few weeks. It was spring break in our household and that meant a trip to Germany!!! I got to play in Belindas Studio B after its revamping,  a trip to Phantasialand, and many trips to the post office waiting for clearance rack goodies to arrive! To wrap it all off, I went and watched my friend Jenny run the London Marathon yesterday! Amazing atmosphere if you've never been to a marathon...it was my first, and not the last! Kudos to her for running the whole thing!

Did you shop the clearance rack? I did, and scored some amazing deals on markers, paper and RIBBON galore!!! I might go back and get that Couzzle starters set...

So, we did some crafting while I was gone, and when they arrive in the mail, I'll definitely be posting! But first, Tracie's swap club swap! I hope I can find a challenge to add this to. I've been slacking on the challenge front!

Here is mine, I chose to go with a step card using Awash with Flowers and Elements of Style.

And here is the whole group of them together!

It was my first time going to Tracie's swap, and it was a lot of fun! We worked on our own projects for the first few hours then swapped. It sure was nice getting out of the house to work on projects! I was working on the swaps for my next group, and got quite a bit done!

Until next time, have a scrap-tastic day!!

Terrific Tuesday

Today had one of those starts only a mother could appreciate.  Evan's Tupperware Sandwich keeper was crushed in his lunchbox (don't ask how) and those things are pretty durable. The furniture repair person didn't show up (they claimed they called) and while cooking dinner, my favorite year old deep dish baker cracked while roasting a chicken!

But, there are ALWAYS perks! I talked to my amazing friend Belinda, who moved to Germany last summer. (we talk ALL the time...one of those friends who is always on the same wavelength. You all know what I'm talking about.)  We also received our itinerary to move to Alaska! (with a pit stop to visit friends and family along the way) And I got to be crafty while watching the Today show!  Turned out to be a pretty great day! To top things off, the t-shirt company that has been neglecting me, finally got back to me with the last purchase invoice! YAY! The final thing to check off of my PTO checklist. Hey, you gotta stay positive, right!!

Anyway, on the the card! Sorry for the terrible picture.

I thought I would visit Mojo Monday for some inspiration. I attempted to use this sketch:

Changed it a slight bit, and originally had the ribbon stripe down the side, but didn't like it, and also moved the sentiment. I love this stamp set (pedaling past from the SU Summer Mini) and always want to use it for a masculine card, but it never turns out quite right.

I really love the flower! (Thanks again, Mrs. Belinda!) It was so easy to make! Punch out four scallops in any shape, stack them and punch a whole in the center. Crunch them up in your hands like they are garbage! (recycling of course!) Then put a brad in through the whole in the center and fluff it up a bit. Cute, eh?

Have a scrap (and stamp) -tastic day!