Scrap Pink

Jacqui and I had a blast at the Clipper Street all-day "Scrap Pink". In support of breast cancer research, we spent the day scrapbooking, card-making, and shopping. Just a couple of photos showing how much fun we had:

The happy scrappers:


Over 40 women with all their associated supplies made for a crowded but productive room.


One of the highlights of the day was the Make & Take. Melissa Frances, Creative Director, Carolyn Peeler led us through the creation of this beautiful matchbook album. I have no idea what photos I will use for it but I'm sure something will come to mind soon enough.

I love glitter

Jacqui and I have decided to take some craft classes for fun - the first choice was All About Glitter at Clipper Street. I'm not normally a glitter person (and what type of person is that?) but I am completely in love with this technique! Here are a couple of cards that I made during the class using the ultra-fine glitter and some masking techniques. Follow this link to a great tutorial - http://craftstorejunkie.blogspot.com/2008/02/tutorial-glitter-masking-technique.html


This first card uses a simple mask created with a circle punch. The colours are alot more vivid in person.



This card is my favorite although the picture didn't work out great. I love the unusual colour choices and the way the images pop when the light hits them.



This is the first card we created - it isn't particularly exciting but nice enough for a first try. I laid down a strip of adhesive, cut out my images on a similarly sized piece of white cardstock, then laid the cardstock over the adhesive. The glitter was then added to the images and then rubbed in using my finger to create a velvety texture.

Canada Day

Kids who help and Carnival Fun

Alex is a great big help with laundry. He particularly likes getting the clothes out of the basket, then into the basket, then out of the basket. You get the picture!

We went to the local carnival a couple of weeks ago. The boys rode every ride they could. Alex was quite upset at being denied the roller coaster.

Easter

Here is Luke wearing the bunny ears he made at the "Easter Eggstravaganza" at the Rec. Centre. He was so worried that he wouldn't earn enough points (for being good) to attend but he squeeked through in time.


Alex relaxing in my arms after a busy morning of easter egg hunting. I'm afraid I am raising a couple of nudists - it's tough keeping a diaper on Alex, never mind clothes!


The best find of easter morning was the giant Kinder egg. Inside that orange egg was a pretty cool basketball game toy which we played with for about an hour before the tiny ball was lost. The chocolate lasted all week though (you can see the chocolate shell on the floor next to Luke).

Snow in Vancouver

April Fool's Day

April Fool's Day to all the people who aren't reading this blog!!!