Scrappy Hearts

{Create}

Busy day, busy day. So much to do, but an early start, early for me that is, allowed for some time to create and it felt really good.

This layout had been sitting on my kitchen table waiting for inspiration - today I decided enough is enough, added a little bling and called it done. This is a layout from Cathy Zielske’s Design Your Life class at Big Picture Classes and I just love using large pictures on a layout. In this case, the photo includes everyone in my family that was at my wedding. I love the way Jason and Jessica actually frame Mark and I. The first little photo captures me placing the ring on Mark’s finger. I like that we have a photo of that!

I really loved the first layout I did like this so I decided that I would make another that focused just on Mark and I. I can’t believe that I am using green cardstock, but it really seems to work. Perhaps I am softening on my attitude about green? The little circle tag at the top says, “I want the fairytale.” This was part of a set of tags that I ordered from Ormolu a while back. I am blessed to be living my own fairytale so the tag is perfect!

This layout isn’t finished but I think that finishing it will include lots of stamping so I will save that for another day.

I realize now, in looking back at the layouts I’ve created for our wedding, there is very little journaling included. I need to be sure that I take the time to journal the story of our wedding. I don’t want to lose the little details that really made the day special. But for now, I am just happy that I have been able to take the time to “create”. It feels good and helps to keep me grounded.

Saturday’s Child

I know you’ve hear the rhyme, Monday’s child is fair of face, Tuesday’s child is full of grace....

I was born a Saturday’s Child. It was an omen. Saturday’s child must work for a living. And I have, since I was young I have always worked. Most times, I have worked more than one job.

So, when my new husband said to me, “Take the summer off.” I think you know how I reacted. Perhaps that is the stress and anxiety I have been experiencing. Take the summer off? Not sure I know how to do that. 

But, Mark was sincere and really meant what his said. So, I booked a flight and I am on my way. For the first time in 40 years, I will have a summer off. Oh, by the way, did I mention how much I love this man?

Hmmmmm, a whole summer, what to do with myself?

Wedding Pictures!

Yippee! The 300 something photos I ordered, arrived today. My postman Trent did me well. Look at how nicely he wrapped the photos just in case of rain!

So glad to have them! I immediately sat down and started putting photos on the layouts I worked on over the weekend!

I actually did this layout on National Scrapbooking Day. I copied the idea for the layout from a kit that Eileen brought with her to scrap. The thin strip of patterned paper was just too busy as a 12 x 12 piece but it is perfect in a 1 inch wide strip. The paper is from SEI and the ribbon and butterfly lace paper were in my stash. How perfect! The sweet little violet flowers are by Prima and the little “Bliss” tag is from Ormolu. If you have not shopped Ormolu you must head over there. Soy inks, windpower and recycled paper, how much greener can you get?

I am cheating by including this layout here, but I did complete it on Saturday, but the photo was printed right here at home. Did I mention how much I love my HP B8500 printer? It has been a lifesaver when I just need to scrap something, NOW!

I just love this layout. It is an overview of our wedding day, from our late arrival at the Rosemary House to our dinner at the General Store Cafe. I just need to add the title. It will simply say, “April 22, 2011.” Perfect. 

The photos were ordered at Scrapbook Pictures. I love that they are quick, cheaper than printing at home, and the quality is much better than anything I have received from other online services. I think I have tried them all! I uploaded the photos on Saturday and Sunday and finally ordered the photos late Monday and here they are today! Usually I receive them within four days, but I did order well over 350 this time!

One of the best features of ordering from Scrapbook Pictures is the number of sizes they offer. I frequently order large prints and their quality is tremendous. I also love that I can order smaller sizes like 2” and 3” squares. They are perfect for this type of overview layout. They are now, also offering canvas prints and wood mounted prints. I just might have to consider that!

So many people were unable to make it to the wedding so I ordered many duplicates. Hoping, in my spare time, to make mini albums so that others have an opportunity to share in our happiness.

So many layouts, so little time! Cannot wait to get back downstairs to scrap! Color me happy!

Yippee!

Yesterday wedding photos arrived in the mail. Yippee! I am pleased. This is one of my favorites...

Look at how handsome my husband is! I miss him so much!

3 + 1 = New Family Dynamics

Wow, just look at us. For so many years it has been just the kids, Jason and Jessica, and myself. Now, with Mark a part of the family, I am sure the dynamics will change. One thing that will never change is the love I feel for each one of them. They are all very special people. With the three of them by my side, anything is possible!

Royal Party

Abby hosted a Royal Wedding Party complete with tea, finger sandwiches and royal favors. We had such fun and had ring side seats to the big event.

The queen arrived sporting her tiara...

The food was delicious...

There were the most adorable favors. I don’t think Abby slept at all the night before!

 Look at how close we were able to get!

It was such fun to gather with friends to celebrate a happy occasion. Lucky me, I got to attend two weddings in one week, and one was my own!

A Bachelorette Party

I don’t generally do weddings or bachelorette parties. Well, that was until I got married last week. Seems there has been a flurry of activity this week regarding the nuptials of a certain young royal couple. This past Tuesday I joined my friend Naya and her Red Hat Ladies for Kate’s bachelorette party. What a hoot it was! 

Once I heard that Naya had gotten herself on the cover of the Sunday paper, I couldn’t resist attending her party for Kate.

Kate was so very surprised! Especially when she discovered Will was in attendance also!

The folks from the B101 morning show also attended. Actually, it was Team Tiffany looking for a few votes for her R21K race against Michael. I am sure you caught a glimpse of me on their website from my post the other evening.

In typical Naya fashion, there were games and prizes. Imagine winning a frog that, when placed in water for three days, turns into a prince! I missed out on that one. Good thing I already found my prince! There were even little favors filled with hugs and kisses. The chocolate kind!

The highlight of the evening, next to the pin the dollar on the Prince, might just have been the kazoo version of the British National Anthem. No one plays a kazoo quite like Marianne!

Well, I am in receipt of an invitation to a special viewing of the royal wedding so, having now attended one bachelorette party and taking on the starring role in my own nuptials, I believe I must admit. I do do weddings. You will find me in the royal box with my camera taking photos of all those royal rituals.  

Something Blue

I could not wait to share with you my little something blue. My little friend, Miss Morgan, lent me an earring. Just one. The other one is MIA. But, one was all I needed. It was the perfect addition to my wedding outfit. You see, it was blue. Not only that, it was also in the shape of my favorite flower, a daisy.

It was perfect. I just loved that I had something to remind me of my first grade buddies as I celebrated my marriage to Mark. 

Something Borrowed

Okay, perhaps I cheated, but I borrowed a dollar. I was told to place it in my shoe, and I was told she wanted it back. Really Naya, you want it back?

You see, this dollar really traveled that night. It was with me as Jason walked me down the stairway outside to the path through the garden...

It was with me as I walked in the rain to the front porch...

It was with me through the ceremony, vows, rings and kiss!

After dinner and cake, Mark and I headed back to the bed and breakfast. I slipped off my shoes and stuck to the bottom of my foot was the dollar bill! Just to be sure I will ask Naya again, “Are you sure you want this dollar back?” I guess, in all honesty, in order to be borrowed it needs to be returned, but really?

Something New

I think you know how much I enjoyed getting ready for my wedding. I am a sucker for all things hokey and traditional. So I must go back to the rhyme. Yesterday I posted about my Something Old. Today, it is all about the Something New, which was just about everything!

My dress was definitely new. Don’t you love this photo of Jason and I. You would never guess that we were walking in the rain. Well, not actually rain, more of a slow drizzle!

My necklace and earrings were also definitely new. I love this photo taken of Jason and Jessica with me before the wedding ceremony. Oh, the rings, they were also new.

Finally, my shoes were new...

The dollar in the shoe, however, was most definitely not new! More about that tomorrow!