Harvest Ball Crop in Miami, Manitoba

So this weekend I headed out to Manitoba for a crop in Miami that some of Marc's aunts attend.  As soon as I found out they were going I called Mom and asked if she wanted to go.  I love the fact that Marc's mom has gotten into scrapbooking and she's awesome at it!  I love the simple and beautiful layouts she was a busy little bee like myself.  We both got lots done and it was great to get some time away from my boys.  I didn't have to worry about anyone, myself included.  Meals were provided so we didn't have to worry about anything except creating! 

Here's a picture of Mom and my table (a little messy)

The rest of the aunts and ladies we scrapbooked with (a LOT messy LOL!)

One of my layouts I was working on.  A scraplift that I think came from the Two Peas website.  I took a picture to remember how I wanted to set up the title.  I'll be posting some more layouts as the week goes on.

Lisa's beautiful designs and her creative make and take display.  This lady is amazing!  It was great to finally meet some of the wonderful design team members and staff at Love is in the Details.  It was also my first time into their store and I was so impressed!  It was bright, beautiful, and so much stuff I hadn't seen before!

A picture from the tables where we sat to eat.

My messy workspace.

A picture of me and my messy workspace : )

It was a great day.  I came back to be fully energized and ready to take on my super busy life.
~A

Cropin' in Virden

So I had the chance this past weekend to spend some "cropping" time with an awesome bunch of ladies in Virden.  I really enjoyed the conversations and ideas that each lady had.  Thanks gals!  It was a blast!

Here's one of the few layouts I did at this crop.  I was having more fun sharing stories, doing a demo and checking out everyone else's projects!

Beginners Scrapbooking Class

I've been putting together my beginners scrapbooking class and I've been having a great time creating my examples.   to put on in Oxbow and I've been having a great time!

~A 

Getting "Back in the Habit"

So I've been getting back into my scrapbooking after having Wyatt and I'm really having a blast.  I'm being inspired by everything from new stamps and punches to older papers that I forget I even had!  It's been a real treat to get some time to scrapbook and although it takes me a lot longer to finish a layout I have to say when it's finished I really do appreciate it more.  I've been organizing and sorting through my supplies and came across this photo of Preston from last year that I had to pull some of those older papers and make a layout of him "keeping cool in summer".  Enjoy!

~A

Flip Flop Album

This is a mini album I've been working on for a tween class in Oxbow.  I just love how it came together.  I sure hope the kids enjoy making these neat albums.  My favorite thing is the "algae" looking fibre that I found in my stash and got super excited to use : )

~A