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.  

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. 

With just a few scraps

I have many pieces of left over paper from layouts previously scrapped, and whether it was due to color or pattern or a combination of something, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of these sets of paper.   I pulled out some gorgeous turquoise and lime combination scraps I had for years (3 sheets of about 6x12) with some black and white cardstock scraps, and made some cards.  I have a bucket of "stuff" for cards - various stickers, rub ons, circles I die cutted 6+ years ago, etc.   In 2 hours while watching The Changeling dvd (thank you Sno-Isle Library, who I love more than Blockbuster), I made these 21 cards with some scraps, ink and "card parts."    

I have many more sets of paper scraps and can't wait to get to them this fall!   I have made it my goal to get all scrapbook-related items out of the den, so I need to finally use them.  My work is having a craft sale for a fundraiser so looks like I have a great motivation to get some more done (for our holiday families my company sponsors).  Win win!

One bad thing about too many scrap supplies

With the push for companies to constantly come out with new product, it is sad to see the demise of too many companies that couldn't keep up with the market trend.   There are many I miss, the most recent being Scenic Route (you know you like a company when you have a special "folder" to keep their papers in).    Scrapworks had really awesome rub ons that came in these cute little tins, in awesome fonts and colors that applied like butter.  I wish I could still find those (and the alpha rub ons by Gin X as well).   I was reminded of the SW rub ons when I ran across this old layout.

If you ever find random tins of those rub ons, let me know!

You know when you get a color stuck in your head?

I have been having a thing for Hawaiian Punch sugar free purple smash punch drink sticks lately (Walmart, 8 for a buck) and I just ran into the kitchen to make my "nightly beverage" before heading up to do our nightly ritual of an episode of 24 and reading.  :)    I'm lucky my hubby and I love the same shows (and that our local library has an extensive collection of tv shows on dvd to check out).  

So I'm feeling kinda purple and found a file of cards I did one month with a decidedly purple kit. Keep in mind these cards/projects were made years ago so they are "out of date" to some, but I still find myself gravitating to the same companies/styles over and over throughout the years.  I might not always pick out the same papers that others would put in a kit but they are certainly fun to open the box and go through the goodies therein. 

I'm thinking of joining a kit club for the simple fact that those boxes are so fun and inspirational, and am leaning towards a few at the moment.  Thinking I might ask for a couple samples for Christmas just to try them out.  Since I've purged so much of my stash, it feels good to know where my stuff is!    Trying to fit my paper into the formal dining room has been a challenge but I'm about ready to take some pics.  It's even decorated for fall.  :)   You know how the thought of taking photos and sharing them motivates you to complete that cleaning you've been putting off?  

Paper...

I'm craving some sunshine......


and some weekends working on some paper craftiness...maybe whipping up some card sets for holiday gifts?