In the Home Stretch...

Things got complicated this week as I'm trying to finish with my huge 30 page order. Our old desktop computer decided to go to the great beyond and it took all of my scrapbooking software with it (my computer engineer assures me we can get all the data back... just not yet!) so I scrambled to hook up my laptop to the printer and had to use a different program to make my journaling designs. I am about 2/3 of the way done with my order and hoping to get them done before I leave for vacation this Saturday.

Making a Sacrifice....

... for a client. This paper was on my "rainy day" list. You know, that stash of paper that you will NEVER EVER EVER use because it's just too awesome (and then you come across it 2 years later and just doesn't have any appeal whatsoever)? So when my client wrote to me and said her house was decorated in blacks, apple green, muted yellow, and red I KNEW I had to use this paper.

I hope she loves it!

So I've Had to Get Creative...

Earlier this week I was busy working in my scrapbooking room when all of a sudden my desktop died.... yup... just decided it was time to be done. We've known for a while that it was old and should be replaced. We're hoping that the information on their is recoverable but luckily, the photos on there have been backed up. Meanwhile, the desktop was hooked up to my printer and had my scrapbooking software on it so I've had to get creative in order to continue to be productive on my 30 page order. Luckily, my client gave me a few pages with just titles and no journaling so I've been concentrating on those for now. I also have about 5 other pages started that need to have the journaling added when I can get things up and running again. For now, the Cricut is running quite a bit and I have been using more alphabet stickers than ever.

Layouts Galore!

I am up to my ears in LAYOUTS!! I have a wonderful client (all of my clients are wonderful!) who has chosen to use my services for a second time and now she wants 30 pages!!! I laugh because many of my crafty friends (who also work full time) would say "It would take me 30 months to make 30 pages". But having 3 hours a day that I can fully dedicate to crafts really helps me get my work done quickly.

This particular client really is in tune with my style so when I get my hands on her photos I feel like I'm making pages of my own kids. Here are the ones I've gotten done so far. With only 1 1/2 weeks until I leave for vacation and with the distraction of the Yankees in the World Series, I will have to work even faster to get the rest done before I leave.

What's Your Color Scheme Lately?

Do you find yourself liking different colors depending on the time of year or by what you see in stores & catalogs. I know that my tastes change throughout the year. Right now I am thoroughly enjoying some of the more bold colors. I have been in love with yellows and reds for a while now and I'm starting to add other colors to this mix. Luckily, I had a client recently who needed some boy pages made so this fit right into my favorite color schemes.

Another Great Gift Idea

Isn't this a cute mini-album? This is for the teacher of my friend's daughter who happens to love butterflies!! Handmade gifts are always so appreciated and are 100% unique! I even gave an extra piece of butterfly chipboard to my friend to have her daughter decorate it and add it to the album for a truly personalized touch. Of course, Jenn had to request PURPLE... the hardest color for me to find... but I managed!

A tropical vacation is the theme this week and with the weather in the northeast, I can definitely say I'd rather be on that vacation than scrapbooking about it. However, I do wish my client and her family a 'bon voyage' (hey, I'm miss Jeune Girl, I can break out into French if I want... though I am not French and do not speak much of the language).

Best wishes to the sister in law of my client. She is the reason for their trip as she is undergoing treatment for breast cancer at this time. I keep her in my thoughts and I hope that the trip brings the family some happy memories. My client also requested a layout specifically for her dear sister in law. I found these great words and kept the layouts very simple:

There are No Words for This

... but I am glad the pencil in her mouth is DIFFERENT than the one she has shoved up her nose. Stay classy Catrina!

Butterfly Kisses

Two of my design team designs were due this week so I have been pretty busy doing work for myself (for once!). For the Creative Pandemonium team I was challenged to use 2 colors of solid cardstock along with 2 tags... after that I was on my own. When I put the basic elements together I knew that it wasn't a 'me' page so I had to add my own personal touches.

Can't Leave Out the Boys!

Yes, it can be done... I CAN make boy items. I have some great supplies on hand for any requests that come my way. This little mini album will be listed on Ebay soon. It's just perfect for that little cowboy in your life.

This album was created for the October Design Team Challenge over at Happy Scrappin' Scrapbooking. I can't get enough of their fabulous supplies!