CHA CHA CHAllenge

I've had a little me time this weekend thanks to my fab Mr.K who told me to go scrapbook and have some "Mandy Time".So that's what I did I ran with Studio Calico's CHA CHA Challenges in my hand to my scrap space and created these...

It's Me&You Dude

this one has been sitting around in my head and on the counter forever(almost 3weeks) then poof yesterday it was changed completely from the previous 8.5x11 to this and was done in like an hour. Love it.

today

This layout was created using Tina Aszmus' beautiful layout that is the sketch challenge over on the Studio Calico Blog and also fit her CHA CHA CHAlenge of scrapping a photo of yourself in the mirror. Tadah there you have t a picture of me and my big ol nose. I love it though!

1980

This layout was created for Jen Jockisch's CHA CHA CHAllenge to scrap an Old School photo.Since I don't have many of me and this here photo of a wee Mr.K has been on my computer since his mom gave it to him a few years ago i hit print and now he's on the net. He kinda chuckled about that.

I have one more that is done but I wasn't able to take a picture of it tonight so i will post it tomorrow. I have a few more i hope to get done during nap time tomorrow too.

oh i have to share this too since my wee Mr.K layout is above. Last night my inlaws came over (this a rare thing) we had dinner, chatted, the card shark aka Miss Avery and Gma K played cards, and I scrapped. I had to ask when the photo of Mr.K was taken and when I did my FIL started asking Mr.K questions about my scrapbooking that led to him hollering down to me to come share so I did and get this my inlaws were happy and excited that I have my layouts in upcoming publications, I am on a DT, and that I have this awesome hobby that documents our lives. I was kinda shocked but think it's pretty cool I mean seriously I never would have thought my FIL would have ever asked or cared about my scrapbooking. To top it off I saw how proud Mr.K was of me, my scrapbooking, and what i have accomplished in the scrapping world. Makes a girl really feel good!

Hope you had a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek.

~Mandy

All layouts above we created using Studio Calico Kits.

Sale at 3 Scrappy Boys

That's right Heather is having a Sale right now to clear out the inventory that is in the shop to make room for all the new stuff debuting at CHA this weekend. Head on over to the 3 Scrappy Boys Shop to take advantage of these great deals!

Here is more info about the sale:
Kits are marked down individually because they are priced based on how many months old they are-some of the oldest are even 40% off!

There are now 2 clearance sections-clearance is 40% off and the newer stuff, last chance is 60% off and kind of slim pickings, so get there early.

The special deals section still has collection packs in it. These were already 30% off and I added another 10% off to make them 40% as well.

Everything else in the store is 20% off.

Have fun shopping! ~Mandy

Heyah

Yes I know some you out there are wondering how the Dude is doing so I have come to post that he is doing ok he has his good days and bad days. His surgery last week was the longest 6.5 hours of my life i swear. He did good has someone else's bones in him and some metal too. He wasn't a big fan of the hospital which he showed me what he really thought of that it made me cry but I stayed strong.He also conned the Dr into releasing him early I mean seriously who could turn down the request of a non-verbal kid that says "Home" when he first sees you? Dr. knew he would do better in his own environment too.We are adjusting to all the change ok it's hard sometimes trying to carry him and casts up stairs or during those sleepless nights(thank you spasms)but we keep truckin along. I feel a little scatterbrained. We go back for his next procedure on Tuesday they will be taking out the stitches, checking the healing(if not going right the Dr will fix), and recasting. So there you have it a small update back to my post sitting next to the Dude I go. Thanks for all your support!

Hugs Mandy

Here I am again

with some layouts I created lastnight using the September and October Studio Calico kits I have sitting on my counter downstairs. I needed a break so Louis told me I should go create something and that is what i did. the first one was created with Maggie's weekly challenge in mind, the second was for the sketch challenge that is a lift of the fabulous Stephanie Howell's layout in the January gallery and the third well that was a thought i had that spewed out of my noggin. I think I may try to create a few more today too. Have a great Sunday all!

His Surgery

Hey all here is the update on Mav. He will be having reconstructive surgery on both feet on Tuesday January 18th to fix a rare foot deformity. Surgery starts at 7:30 am at the new Devos Children's Hospital. We're told that he will be in the hospital for anywheres from 3days to a week. It will be a long hard recovery and around 16 weeks in casts. We're scared, ready, nervous, and not so ready for this.This is not just some simple surgery that he'll bounce back from especially with all his other problems that make this all that much more complicated so if y'all could keep Mav in your thoughts and prayers that would be awesome and very much appreciated. I will be updating on facebook and emails and will try to do my best to post here I'm thinking I may put his blog back to public too just so I can document this new journey with him.I'm a little scatter brained right now, so many thoughts going on inside my head ahhh so I think that is all for now. Have a great weekend!

Girls Time on the Map

Here is the layout I made for the 3 Scrappy Boys newsletter using one of Becky Fleck's pagemaps.Becky is the guest designer this month at 3SB. I used the Jan Trio kit which is still available.This layout came together really quick and I love it. It doesn't get much better then a girls night out with Kort we have so much fun together. Thanks for stopping by!

Will updating later with the info on Mav's surgery we are 4 days away. If I could ask a favor please keep Mav in your thoughts and prayers he is really going to need all that he can get.Thank you! ok back later gotta go get the Bigs from school.

Wanna go to Paris?

Huh? yep it made me turn my head too. Apparently if you stack the pillows on the back of the couch like a saddle then you hop up on it'll take you straight to Paris non stop but make sure you have snacks ready because oh boy that rides makes your tummy hungry! She's full of imagination and ropes Mav in sometimes too.

**Disclaimer: if you try this and happen to not get the non stop flight to Paris please don't get upset I'm told that this special flight is only running out of the Koeppen's livingroom right now .

Maybe just maybe I'll have something crafty to share tomorrow night.

Toodles~

Some Maya Road Love YumYum..

A couple months ago Maya Road put a challenge out on their facebook page asking for volunteers who would like to get some goodies in the mail from them and create something within 2 weeks of getting the goods.I was one of the lucky gals who got picked and here is what I created.

First this Twin Baby Fame set using Maya Road Trims and Canvas Clothes.

Next up is this Yummo Cupcake Frame. This uses the Maya Road chipboard cupcakes and the resin flowers. Also I used my very favorite paper the 7 Gypsies Life Paperie and Girls Paperie pattern paper.And a closeup

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 5th Birthday to this Lil Turkey

Happy Birthday Avery Ella~I love you to the moon and around and around and around and back...xoxo Momma

Around Here...

She is back to school and loving it. She got 2 teeth pulled over Christmas Break to allow some big teeth to make their way down so that she can get braces this year (she's ok about that). Loves her DS and music especially Taylor Swift.Pretty sure she is over boys right now too lets hope that lasts for a very very long time!She is currently 8yrs 4month old.

He is back to school too and it's going good. He's all sorts of lovey lately. Totally into to movies and computers. He's the the sunshine that brightens us all up! He is all about looking at peoples hands and checking out their veins (um eewww) everyone laughs as he does his test on them. He loves his jammie pants and Doritos still.He's a homebody. He is 7yrs 1month old.

She is totally UNIQUE! She makes me laugh, smile, and cry all in the same hour lol.She's a card shark! She plays everyone and is really good at old maid. She is mommas stick tight and very shy in public.She loves her baby dolls and pretties. She can spell her name too! She is 4yrs 11months and some odd days old her Birthday is this Sunday.

He is working hard. A wonderful daddy, husband, and friend. Makes me laugh and laughs at me all the time! Loves that show American Pickers on the History channel. He's just plain Awesome!! He is 31yrs 9months old.

She is a worry wart. She is still trying to get this life after Hysterectomy thing all straightened out its still a balancing act yep like walking on a tight rope. She is scrapbooking lots and enjoying it very much! She is also thinking about the Canon 7D on a daily basis after she held it in her hands and heard the angels sing lol. She is so not saying her age lets just say I'm a spring chicken with an old soul.

3 Scrappy Boys DT Work

Here are the layouts I created with the 3 Scrappy Boys January 2011 Trio Kit. Loved this kit! I created 8 layouts and still have plenty left from the kit to make more. Most these layouts came together in less then an hour without the journaling. Ugh right now I am struggling with my handwritten journaling I guess I'm not diggin it and it just isn't pretty. Anyways here they are...

1. This layout I loved before I journaled on it now I'm not sure I like it. It was great I had great ideas then I slapped my writing down and ugh.

2. The Dude in 2004. He's so cute!

3. The Fam this was simple and easy like 15 minutes easy.

4. Around our house in December

5. Miss A this fall. The child is always on the go go go..I wish I had her energy.

6. Another shot from this fall. This one had to be changed up last minute because my sewing machine didn't cooperate so it went from 12x12 to 8.5x11.

7. Another simple less then 30minutes. I'm so happy we finally have a good photo of the 2 of us together. Love this paper!

8. The Fam again this one just came together . Love that stitched paper in the kit!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a looksie!

Oh I have picked my one little word for 2011 it's: Calm.