Do you ever like a show that seems very unlike you?

I am thankful for Hulu, on which I can watch all the American broadcast shows of Kitchen Nightmares without the UK bleeped-versions.  :)   My husband is shocked I love this show and I don't know why I do, but I find it fascinating.







Speaking of cooking and spices, the nutmeg line by Cosmo Cricket is so perfect for fall.  I posted some cards using the line and here are a couple layouts.  I haven't scrapbooked in so long, this has been nice to get back into the swing of things.  I'm rusty but breaking out my sketch books for inspiration.   All papers/embellishments from the October Hip 2 b kit.  

Fall cards - love Cosmo Cricket!

The Nutmeg line is perfect for fall.  Had fun making these with the Hip 2 b October kit:

You know how you always think your own work is too simple?

I'm still very excited to have some October projects posted on Hip 2 B Square:

http://www.hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com/blog/

They have awesome monthly kits and I got to play with some fun Cosmo Cricket (one of my faves) and fall papers. 

I NEED this polka dot fabric

We had purchased a little bit of this polka dotted fabric a few years ago to use with some card kits - and I hoard it.  Love it.  Need more of it - it matches everything.  

We had friends over for lunch on Sunday and luckily Julia was game to make cards with me while the guys watched football and our girls played (excuse me, hung out).  Fall is such a craft time to me - I just got an October kit from Hip 2 B Square to design with and have been scouring for fall photos to use with the paper.  Funny how digital cameras have made it so we take tons of photos, but don't get them developed very often.  ;)

Feeling the fall crafty bug...

I love making decorated comp books - so fast, easy and fun, plus people really seem to like receiving them (so they are useful - double score).  I made this teacher-themed notebook complete with big paperclip bookmark for a craft auction at my work to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.  This was made completely from the September kit at Hip 2 B Square in Snoqualmie (link on sidebar) - they have adorable kits!  This October Afternoon apple paper is calling my name....perfect for fall!