Scrapbooking

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Past Weekend

Enjoyed Saturday at the Scrapbook Convention and wore my new shabby sheik duck tape necklace and was amazed at the reaction of the people. I got great reviews from it and most knew it was made out of duck tape and paper clips when they looked at it closely. I had one lady wanting me to come to her store and do a class on how to make it. I hope I can work on some new designs this week and see what I can create. Thought I would put a few more pictures of some of the other things I have made. And of course, everything is for sale.

Necklace

Well, I saw a blog and a lady had posted a picture of a necklace that sold for $168.00, so she decided she would try to make her own and she did it for around $26.00. Well, I only had grey duck tape and picked up a box of paper clips at Walmart for $1.22 and proceeded to make the necklace. It was fun, but time consuming as it took me a few hours to figure out how to do the paper clips and how to cut my duck tape. I made a pattern for the duck tape, cut it with scissors and was on my way to this new creation. I thought that it needed a little more embellishing, so I added some. I really like the way it turned out.Going to wear it at the Scrapbook Convention this saturday in Arlington, so I hope I get reviews on it. Post a comment and tell me what you think. It looks like it is a bronze color but it really is grey with silver and grey black beads.

Cricut covers

I thought that I would make a cover for my cricut expresssion since it is an electronic machine and dust can get into it, so I needed to cover it to protect my expensive machine.

Grandson

My daughter Amy called a while ago and said that Baby Jack rolled over today. Wow he is growing so fast, April 20th he will be 4 months old. Hard to believe he is already doing the cute stuff that babies do. He is having some problems with reflux but changing his formula may help him and hopefully be able to sleep better, as mom and dad are not getting the sleep they need either. How well I remember those days of being a new parent and not getting much sleep and so wanting them to sleep all night. Still recovering from my car wreck almost 2 weeks ago. Slammed my car into a concrete block they had recently installed in the shopping area where I get my nails done. Was not marked and not visible and I plowed right into it, hitting my sternum and head. Had an xray and nothing broke or cracked, but I have had much pain and discomfort and think it will take weeks before my soreness and tenderness leaves. Thankful I was not hurt worse. Car still in shop, hope to get it next week.

Baby Jack

Finally getting to write about my new grandson, Baby Jack. He was born on December 20th at 5:04 p.m weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, 20 3/4 inches long. Living out of town, I did not make it in time for his arrival as Amy had a short delivery time of less than 6 hours for a first birth. He is a beautiful, healthy baby. Has had a little jaundice but it is improving and he is eating well, sleeping and blessing us every moment. He makes me laugh when I watch all the funny faces he makes. He does not know how funny and cute he is, but thats okay, mimi has her camera close by and snapping away. He will know all of this one day as it will all be recorded in his scrapbook I will be making for as long as I am a part of his life. Mom and Dad are the most wonderful parents and enjoying parenthood. Amy is not getting much sleep as she learns to breastfeed, but that will all get better in the days ahead. I did make a trip to the grocery store and on my way out of the parking lot, I did not see a pole and turned my blazer right into it messing up the whole left side of the car. Thankful to have a son in law who fixes cars, so we wait for the insurance man to come and and give the estimate and hopefully Brian can repair Mimi's car. I may get to stay with Baby Jack longer than planned due to the car repairs. At least I only got a big bruise on my hip from the accident, but it is really sore.

Christmas Time

Its been a busy time, getting everything done and ready for Christmas as we await the arrival of Baby Jack said to be coming way before his due date of December 29th. Hoping for a 38 week arrival so his lungs will be good and healthy. So now I am on stand-by status waiting for the call from Amy as she heads to the hospital. It is such a blessing to be receiving this precious blessing from God. My friend Kay just gave birth to her son Davis on Thanksgiving Day and he is like another grandson to me, as Kay is like a daughter to me. We have always been so close and have shared so much since we worked together at St. Michael's. I am busy making jewelry and have put scrapbooking on hold for now. I am so far behind now that I may never get caught up. Hopefully the cold days of winter will keep me home and scrapping again. My jewelry is always for sale and I will be glad to custom design something for you. Have a safe and Very Merry Christmas. LOL