sat night

It’s almost 3am. I am going to SO regret this!
I have been scrapbooking- thought I’d share… I love doing 9x9 pages.
They are short and sweet.. and all about fun and finishing. I finished 4 layouts tonight. did one for each kid.
While I scrapbook I like to watch the same movies OVER and OVER. I get that from my dad. But I don’t really watch them. more just listen. I totally have all the soundtracks memorized! So tonight I started with “Italian Job” went right into “Orange County” and then just finished with “Raise your Voice”- it’s a Hilary Duff movie… and it’s so good! It’s a great flick, my kids love it too… every single time I watch it I totally cry like 3 different times. And usually I HATE movies that make me cry and I refuse to watch any ‘crier’ more than once. But I love this one for some reason.. so that is my recommendation of the week.
‘bike ride’
I was on a fuzzy rub-ons kick tonight. I love the fuzzys- and it had been awhile.
This one of quincy learning to ride the bike has my favorite one- that hot pink damask.
***FUZZY TIPS:
give them a chance… they are tricky to get used to, and require just a little patience, but then when you get the hang- they are fun. Keep in mind:
1.    they are sticky, so keep the protective film over until use-I never even open them. I cut right through the packaging when I want to use them.
2.    you have to cut out what you want to use, and you can’t see where the image is, so you will get good at visualizing where you need to position it.
3.    I like to use my little distressing too to do the actuall rubbing.
4.    Rub aggressively, and when you feel like you have got it all, lift slowly to check…if  its not done, lay it back down and rub more.
5.    When cutting out an image, cut from the side, and leave a section of that straight edge for referance.
And well, I couldn’t go an entire evening of scrapbooking without the glitter, so here it’s on a little plastic alpha Q.
‘the boys baseball’
more fuzzy on this one (stars and “the boys”). This one was quick, and I haven’t scrapbooked on black forever. I used the journaling spots w/ the days of the week (all spelled correctly LOL) i used a sharpie to write directly on the photo..it's a recent 'kick' i'm into.

“capri2weeks”
and I liked the black background so much, that I did it again on this layout. I got a little carried away with the fuzzy and jewels and the butterfly tags…

‘surf camp’
cory is so cute about the surfing stuff…I used my fav boy color combo on this one: orange and brown. Lots of tape made this page SO fast…chipboard frame is from a frame kit, and cut down- new rub ons on that... you'll notice i like to use sandpaper around all the edges of the photos... saves a step in 'matting' all the photos.. you know me-if i like it,i overkill on it.
‘she’s a star’
I am posting this even tho I already did a first day page . I like how it turned out.  amother black layout. (em is probably totally laughing since i just told her that i am out of every color cardstock that i like, and i found this huge stack of like 75 pieces of black cardstock when i was re-organizing some stuff...i guess you use what you have!)

I was having fun. I did another layout that I really liked last night, but I am going to post it with my class description for BPS (it’s my first DISNEYLAND layout in a LONG time)!
People are always asking me when I am coming out with an idea book…I would love to have the time to do that… hopefully I will find the time, but for  now, maybe these little samples will inspire! I really did have fun. I love to scrapbook.
(i use a lot of journaling spots-don't know how i ever lived with out them! just to make sure you know--journaling spots are a package of little mini-note pads in different styles and colors, people often mistake them for like just pieces of chipboard. there are 10 little sheets in each pad. i love them so much. they look something like this:
there are lots of different kinds now)

Also tonight, eric decided to make ‘blintz’ from the Martha Stewart magazine..
So funny… I thought he was kidding when he told me what he was going to do… so he went to the store, got all the ingredients… and his creation was delicious. He made strawberry banana instead of blueberry. I got plenty of photos, so I have to do a page about it.

they turned out so yumm- not great for the diet attempt.
but i am still going to make cookies tomorrow. i have been fighting the craving all week. i am really pretty proud of my will-power.
Have a wonderful Sabbath!

Comments

[Kelli Johnson]

those LOs are amazing! I love the BPS sample one..so cute :) And that food looks awesome! making my mouth water. LOL

[patty]

all the layouts are awesome!
love the one of q learing to ride her bike.
excited to take your class at big picture too!
E*N*J*O*Y those cookies!
-p

[Stephanie]

Your LO's rock, as usual! Your kiddos are soooo cute! I am gonna have to lift every page. Thanks for the inspiration.
Enjoy your cookies, you've earned it!

[Cathy Vargen]

Hi Heidi -- I love when you show us your scrapbooking pages and give us all of your ideas...love the sandpaper around the actual photo -- great one! You are such an inspiration I think I will scrapbook all day today! Also love when you share what Eric is up to -- blintzes...my, he is adventurous!!! :o) Please keep sharing, Cathy

[Dorothy]

thank you, thank you. I have bought a couple of your kits and products but this is the first time I've seen them used with different styles. keep up the good work!

[Ksea]

OK..YUMMO! Those blintz's look really good. I also love the layouts! You got a lot done last night, girl!

[Amber C]

Awesome layouts! I love how you get so much onto one 9x9 page!!

Hey if you need help eating those cookies I'm coming up north to your neck of the woods tonight and tomorrow. LOL

[Charin]

Thank you *so* much for sharing all of those cutie layouts! :) I love them.
I keep your line sold out at my lss! :)
Have a great day!
Charin

[Lisa]

what awesome layouts!!! you totally had fun, i love how you used the butterfly tags, what a simple easy idea, and since the package comes with like a million of them, it's a great way to use them up!

now, PLEASE tell me about the "SHE" does it stand for something???? Is it short form for something??

I can't believe you have a new baby and all you get accomplished! you're such an example to the rest of us. Happy Sabbath to you! are you guys fasting cuz of GC next week? if so, those cookies must be for dessert, and i think i'll make some too! :D

[Trina]

Thanks for sharing all your adorable layouts you did. I am so excited for your BPS class. I am counting the days until I can sign up!
Quick question for ya...I am trying to break away from doing 2 page layouts (12 x 12) so I can get stuff done...what do you do on the other side of a one page layout? Do you make it match the paper, etc to each other OR you don't care if they match or not? I need to break out of my comfort zone!!
Thanks so much...
Trina

[Jill Cornelius]

Heidi, I LOVE ALL the layouts! I think Quincy's is my favorite, no on second thought all of them are my favorite! Your husband cooks! You are so lucky, mine knows how make scrambled eggs in the microwave and that's it! Have a great day and enjoy the chocolate chip cookies.

[Stephanie]

Heidi- I love your layouts, they are always so inspiring! And I just bought the journaling spots, they are the best! Great idea!

[cottagebethy]

hmmm...can i do fuzzy rub-ons on my walls? love 'em.

[Talia]

thank you so much for sharing all of these layouts! you are totally inspiring me to do 9x9 pages...i tend to get overwhelmed with the 12x12 at times, but i like working with a square page. ever since i did my clock at CE i am loving the fuzzies, too!! gotta get my hands on some of the pink damask ones...
you rock!!
talia:)

[Dee]

LOVE your LO's!! Thanks so much for sharing them. Your scrapping inspires me and makes me want to go scrap some myself! I would LOVE to take your BPS class. Did I already miss sign up? When does it begin? Can only a limited number of people get in? Enough questions huh?! ºÜº

[Kim]

Wow! I love your 9x9 lo's! So awesome! And I am in agreement that you need to do an idea book, cause all you lo's and projects are such great inspiration! Also can't wait for your BPS class. Thanks for sharing!

[susan]

I am dying to use one of your 9x9 scrapbooks but I can't find them!!!! Someone sent me to Down Memory Lane and they don't have them. Could you direct me to a source...i.e. "hook me up" :+)?

[Mary Ellen]

Hi Heidi--
QUESTIONS!! Do you have 9x9 paper? or do you just cut it to size? Do you have a fine point Sharpie? and WHEN is your new stuff coming out? And HOW do you stay up til 3AM? When you say you don't sleep, you MEAN it huh??
Totally love the *watching the same movies over and over* thing--mine are Sleepless in Seattle, You've got Mail...and a few others. Total *chick flicks* that my boys think are so silly...
I think your DH kinda looks like Bruce Willis in this photo(with hair, of course :)
COOKING? You mean he COOKS? WOW! You got a KEEPER!
AND last but not least, the layouts are to die for--yep. true story! (LOVE those little Capri-feet!) And of course if you do an idea book you better get TWO OR THREE printings right up front cause it would sell like HOTCAKES! (Blintzes?!!)
Enjoy the choc chip cookies--salivating here just thinking of it--my favorite!
Take care, Mary Ellen

[suetreiber]

I have been using the journaling spots a ton lately too. They are so handy! I have always needed these little things!
YOur pages are great!!!

[vicki]

I LOVE YOUR LAYOUTS! you are just so inspiring. i do think you need to come out with an idea book. i would be the first to buy it. i was online searching for some hs supplies. i am doing a clock for my office at work and needed some patrotic things, being i am air force. when i get it done, they are gonna love it. all because of your ce class. thanks so much.

What a darling husband. i even bet they turned out better than martha. wtg to eric. you are so talented. scrap and cook and what will you surprise us with next.

how do i send you some pictures, you just gotta have from ce?

[Jana]

It's always great seeing your work, Heidi. I'm glad you snuck in some creative time even if it meant robbing your sleep to get it, I'm sure it was well worth it!!

[Felicia]

Love your layouts! How nice that your hubby cooked! and I totally agree aobut the movie "Raise Your Voice" it's by far her best movie in my humble opinion. Make me cry like a baby, and still watch it over and over again.

[Jolene George]

Gosh! I was up with you last night. I couldn't sleep, so I started cleaning out my scrapoom closet. I should have scrapped like you, because now I have a huge mess on my hands and no where near finished. What was I thinking?! I love your layouts. The smaller sizes are real fun to do.
That dessert Eric made looks so good and I think strawberry banana is much better that blueberry. I'm pretty impressd by his cooking ability. My husband cooks breakfast and grills. I made chocolate chip cookies the other day, but would love your recipe...especially since you say it's the best. Do share! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/

[Jen B]

Thanks so much for sharing your pages, you're right--then next best thing to an idea book! Really looking forward to your BPS class.

[Wanda E. Santiago]

AS always your pages rock your baby is so precious!! Wanda