Goodbye Weekend, I Enjoyed You So

Such a great, busy, busy, weekend.


As you can see, the blog redesign is done.  Hope you like it!  The house is clean! The laundry is done!! The refrigerator is stocked with lots of yummy, nutritious foods!  Woo hoo!!!!  The children had a great swim meet...even tho it was only in the 60s and raining.  And, best of all.....


SCRAPPY TIME!!!!!


Here are a few layouts I made to share.  These were all scanned instead of photographed because, as I said, it is raining, so no good light.


First we have Mackenzie at the pumpkin patch.  She wasn't just thrilled to go, but...it makes me happy so she does.  hee hee

Basic Grey Mellow, Miscellaneous buttons and flowers, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Prima Lace, Glimmer Mist, Page Maps Sketch 

And, you can tell that Brighton is just thrilled to have me snapping his photo!  lol

Scenic Route and Fancy Pants Papers, Basic Grey Felt, Miscellaneous Buttons, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Thickers Alphabet 

And finally, my adorable niece.  This one is for the weekly challenge over at The Color Room.

Prima Paper, Pearls and Flowers, Glimmer Mist, Pink Paislee Alphabet

And, in other news.....


Today is reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches.

Don't you just love this sketch?  Be sure to play along for your chance at some fabulous prizes from this month's sponsors.  

November Paper Sponsor

November Digi Sponsor

And, it looks like the class I am participating in at Inspired to Scrap is going to be free!!!  Lots of great holiday ideas for free!!!  Can't beat that price.  So, if you haven't checked out Inspired to Scrap yet, head over and see all the great holiday projects.  And, Stacey has the cutest kit available featuring some Pink Paislee and My Minds Eye papers.

And finally, Catch the Moments Kits is up to 94 followers!  Check out Devon's new blog to see the beautiful things she has available in her store now.  And help us get to 100 followers!!  Also check out the new challenge blog Scrap the Moments.  I need the rain to stop and then I have the perfect photo op for my challenge layout.

Well, I should probably get back to the fam.  Sneaked out of the movie to check in here.  See you tomorrow with my menu and a recipe.

Hugs.

Nancy

ooopsies

Please ignore my mess while I try and update.  hee hee

And don't forget to go check out the awesome kits and such at Catch the Moments!  Loving the new Vintage kit!  Become a follower...let's see if we can get Devon to 100 by the end of this weekend.

Hugs.

Nancy

Goings On

I lead such a fun and exciting life!  NOT!!!  Here it is Friday night and I have a few minutes before I start driving around to pick up the children.  But, before I rush out the door I wanted to share a few little goodies with you. 


There is a super fun class happening at Inspired to Scrap next week all about  fun handmades for the holidays.  All of the design team has great projects lined up and I know you won't be disappointed.  

These are some peaks at what I have been working on. Be sure to check it out.


And, in more exciting news....I am joining the design team over at Catch The Moments Kits.  Right now, Devon has a blog and an etsy site for you to order from, but soon there will be forums and challenges and...oh my!  So many talented girls on the team.  I just can't wait to get started. 


Brighton and Ainsley have a swim meet this weekend.  And while I plan on going for a while to support them, I am also looking forward to some quality scrappy time.  I think I have only scrap booked one photo in the last week and a half.  eeeek!  So cross your fingers for me.


Hope your weekend is great.


Hugs.


Nancy

Wednesday Again

Well, it is once again Wednesday and life is busy, busy, busy.  I am working on some fun projects for and upcoming Inspired to Scrap class.  This is a 15 day class starting November 12, full of fun and festive holiday ideas.  Each day has many different projects, videos, and inspiration from the talented design team.  Be sure and pop over and check it out.  Sorry, can't share anything quite yet.


I do have this to share tho.  I have been taking the children to the pumpkin patch since they were babies.  And, I refuse to stop.  Such fun photos.  Here is one of my favorites of Brighton.

Basic Grey Ambrosia and Basics, Prima Flowers and Bling, American Crafts Thickers, Tim Holtz Distress Ink

This layout is being featured today at Ideas for Scrapbookers in a designer's challenge.  Lots of great distress ink inspiration.  Be sure and check it out.  


Hugs.


Nancy

Menu Monday

This was another week where life seemed to get in the way of our regularly scheduled meals.  But, here is what we did....


Monday - homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  The tomato soup is from Pioneer Woman's blog, Tasty Kitchen.  You can find the recipe here.  I left out the Sherry as the children are not big fans.  lol

Tuesday night we had baked rigatoni and zucchini.  Yummmmm!!!!

Wednesday night was Chicken Paprikash and carrots.

Well, since Phil was gone Wednesday we just had leftovers on Thursday.  Gotta love not having to cook.  hee hee....and Friday, well, Friday Phil cooked because we had a few friends over for a dinner party.


So, a recipe to share....how about the one I use every week....my Marinara sauce.


Nancy's Marinara


5 or 6 garlic cloves - crushed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 28 oz can diced tomato
1/4 cup fresh basil - chopped
Crushed red pepper - to taste
salt


In heavy skillet or saucepan heat oil.  Add in garlic and stir cooking garlic till brown and fragrant being careful not to burn.  Add in can of tomatoes.  Cook for about 20 minutes.  Stir in chopped basil, red pepper, salt and serve.


Simple, easy.  If you like and you happen to have some wine left over, you can throw a bit of that in, or if you like a bit of onion with the garlic.


Hope you enjoy.


Hugs.


Nancy

It's Reveal Day!!!

Today is the 28th, and you know what that means....Reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches.  This month's sketch was  another beautiful one from Cherie!  

And here is my take...

Fancy Pants Happy Together papers, Prima Flowers, American Crafts Ribbon

I loved the design for these fun photos I had taken of Ainsley on vacation.  The three photo sketch was great for a progression layout.  (Sorry about the funky scan...I have the hardest time with white paper.)  


Make sure and hop over to Sassy Lil' Sketches with your take on the sketch and a chance to win a prize from our sponsors.

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To be eligible for the October prizes your layout needs to be uploaded via Mr. Linky below by November 5th at 11:59 PM EST.

*The paper prize is open to US residents only. The digital prize is open to all US & International residents.

Oh, and Sassy Lil' Sketches is now on Facebook, so be sure to "like" them for even more great sketches and fun!

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Wednesday

Just wanted to share a few projects I finished.  Lots going on here, but then...that is nothing new.

This is me, a few years ago, at DisneyLand, having lunch with...well, you can see with.  lol

 Maya Road and Websters Pages trims, Pagemaps sketch.  Color Combos Galore Palette

This is Mackenzie, all dressed up for her Nutcracker performance.  The ballet provides the hat and jacket.  So cute.

Prima Marketing papers, flowers.  Pink Paislee alpha and frame

These are some of the lions at the San Diego Safari park.  We had a great time.  These lions were just cracking me up.  I guess they were waiting for someone to come back and get the jeep.  lol

Hambly Studios Stickers, Pagemaps Sketch.

I also have this mini up at Ideas for Scrapbookers today.  

Well, off to drive.  Don't forget that tomorrow is release day at Sassy Lil' Sketches.

Hugs.

Nancy