M’s First Day

Posted on | September 4, 2010 | 16 Comments |

Yesterday was Emma’s first day back at school. Year 2 or 1st grade!!! She looked so grown up walking to school… short but grown up! It felt a bit quiet around the house after she left but it was nice. I could go back to tidying the house while Jovie’s napping and have it be nice for a few minutes at least. It was zen-like too to not have anybody going: Mom, mom, mom, mom, can I, I can I, can I, pleeeeeeeeeeease… Ahhhhh, love and duct tape!!

I’ve also been doing last minute prepping before my “big” drive to the mainland. I cannot wait!! The driving I can do without but oh the adventure and the new things to see along the way!!! I got M’s absence paperwork submitted (it’s really strict here to take your kidlet out right at the start of the semester), got the car kit, got our paperwork together, got the house sitters for our two dogs and four chickens, and tomorrow we’re going junk food shopping. I gotta have my beef jerky. I kind of wish I have an American car… or a car with a cup holder. Ya know a lot of cars here have either a small or no cup holder? It’s not illegal to eat, drink and drive but it’s more strict than in the US. Kind of like this case.

The other night I made a card too. It’s another sketch from Waltzing Mouse and it was challenging for me! But, after all’s done I like the end result. It’s kind of fun and still based on the sketch (squint if you can’t see it, ha!).

I got another Tim Holtz embossing folder and the other day the craft store on base had a 50% off sale and I bought a few Tattered Angels glitter mist and did some spraying.

Except for the Waltzingmouse sentiment (L’il Buddies) and the round circles (COMING SOON at the WM shop!!) on the tag everything you see came from two digital kits that I got from Sweet Shoppe Designs: My Wish for Him by Kristin Cronin-Barrow and Family Time by Penny Springman. These two kits are full of awesome goodies. Great for hybrid projects AND a lot of digital scrapbooks!!! Doesn’t my new little Samsung laser printer print beautifully? Love that thing!!

For more visual and feel I added some twine and Making Memories pom-poms ribbon. Oh, sewing again and now I wish I have a machine with more stitches!!

Ok, have a great one!

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kim/ohradiogirl posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 9:20 am.
I have that Tim Holtz embossing folder. I haven’t used it yet though. I like the look of the paper. I think that’s the glitter mist. Very nice card. TFS.
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annie posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 10:59 am.
this is so pretty… love all the layerings. Love the Tim Holtz folder and the paper used. gorgeous:)Lots of fuzzy cutting :D
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Brenda Weaver posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 1:35 pm.
This is so beautiful, Savitri! I love the mix of patterns, colors and textures. It has such an artsy feel to it. Love the misting….just love it all!
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Kalyber posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 2:36 pm.
Oh what a beautiful card. Have fun on your trip.
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~amy~ posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 3:49 pm.
wow…gorgeous girl…I tried to use some spray ink but failed…
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Julia Aston posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 5:19 pm.
Wow – there’s a lot going on here! what fun ‘stuff’ to look at – all the layers and the pompom ribbon – very creative card from the sketch!
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Ashley Cannon Newell posted the following on September 4, 2010 at 6:20 pm.
Love the layers! Glad you had a peaceful day too! I can’t believe I read that right…the base has a craft store?! WHAAAAAAT! LOL
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Evelin posted the following on September 5, 2010 at 4:54 pm.
can’t help but super love your card!
I’m sure your road trip will be excellent!!! Post pictures!
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Anthonette posted the following on September 6, 2010 at 5:55 am.
Visually stunning card, Savitri! Wow, you are pumping out some beauties.

You are lucky…a craft store on base. Michael’s is the only thing I have in town and they don’t have Tim Holtz embossing folders. I’ve got to make a drive to other ‘burbs to get to other craft stores.
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Smita posted the following on September 6, 2010 at 7:28 am.
Lovely!! I love all the colors, the layers, the misting.. everything.

Hugs,
Smita
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Sparkle posted the following on September 7, 2010 at 1:52 am.
Such a pretty card!
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Kalyber posted the following on September 7, 2010 at 8:16 am.
This post has been linked to http://katemadedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/more-than-dozen-ations.html – click on Inspiration.
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Ren-Yi posted the following on September 10, 2010 at 5:30 am.
be safe on the road and enjoy all the new sight-seeing. love your birds. they are just adorable. love the mist – gives it that extra little special feel. thanks for the inspiration.
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Holly / InkPaperStamps posted the following on October 6, 2010 at 2:49 pm.
You have such a fun style–love the touch of pom pom trim!
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Nadine {Wahinelei} posted the following on October 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm.
WOW gorgeous! Love how the elements seems to pop off the page. Great color combo!
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