Reading lamp for Kate's redecorated bedroom

Item once used by Kate to drape her long necklaces over has been changed into an actual READING LAMP to match her "Perfectly Purple" bedroom!! (She had really never used this as a lamp!)

SUPPLIES:
Purple floral pattern paper (unkn brand)
Flowers cut from floral pp (unkn brand)
Sheer flower: Prima Whisper** and pink metal daisy (TY Sherry!) used as flower center
eyelash yarn (unkn) around edges of shade
Time4Crafts Sparkly border stickers~ item #16269 placed along ribs of lampshade

Thanks for looking!

Kate

Thanks for looking! I did this for a Sketch Challenge at SBCH.

Photo by Kristie Innes, May 2007

Products **= from SBCH

Patterned paper~BasicGrey "Perhaps" Annika per-734**
Patterned paper~BasicGrey "Perhaps" Kisa per-738**
Tea for Two Oct Kit: Chamomile TEA-296**
Tea for Two Oct Kit: Green Tea TEA-297**
Journaling block stamp: 7Gypsies **
American Crafts Slick Writer~ Black**
Ribbon: BasicGrey Urban Couture RIB-477**
Bazzill CS scraps: journaling block and mat
Buttons: Frenchy's button bin
Heart shaped filigree accent in center of cutout: Frenchy's button bin
Swirly cream print on olive green fabric & metal brad-like decorations: cut from Kate's T-shirt.

Fashionable (?)

SUPPLIES~


*= available from SBCH

Cardstock: Bazzill- Green tea**, Lilypond **
Patt paper: Scenic Route- SR124 Sm Multi Flower Whimsy**
Pen: CM black fine tip
Ink: Ink it up! Khaki- #1027-14
Flower: Making Memories
Font: Shannon
Corner rounder tool: CM
Orange and pink trim: BasicGrey: "Rolls of Ribbon" rib-547 Gypsy collection**

The journaling reads:

Fashionable (?)

These photos trigger a trunk-full of memories about “fashion!”

(1) In my Grade One photo, I was wearing a pale green smocked dress made by my Great-Auntie Nina. Mom did my hair in the morning, and I think she put a mint-green bow in it. The heart-shaped gold locket was accented by a tiny green peridot. My Mom lent me the locket because it matched my dress. (She told me in October 2007 that she still has the locket.)

(2) In Grade Three, I had a blouse with tiny bouquets of flowers on it- a favourite. I also had my ears pierced- my Mom’s co-worker, Peggy, had done it earlier that year with some ice, a bar of soap and a big needle. I remember that Mom couldn’t even come into the house when Peggy was doing it! To this day, one of my earring-holes is a wee bit higher than the other. I remember a summer at about this age when Mary and I BEGGED our Mom for bikinis. Mom was a good sewer, so she made them for us. They had little skirted bottoms, and were made from polyester crimpoline- the ‘fabric-du-jour,’ back then, as some will recall! (We looked sooooo cute.) I can remember us both running around outside wearing the bikinis; probably tearing through the sprinkler, which we did a lot in the summer to cool off. My little girly-girl bikini was mint green with a checked skirt and I THINK that Mary’s was red.

(3) I remember that my best friend Karen had the same blue, navy and red print top I was wearing in this picture. Our Moms ordered them from the Sears catalogue. (Karen and I thought that was pretty hilarious!)

Glasses frames and lenses were really big in the 1970’s & ‘80’s, so in my teenage pictures, you can see the glasses more than the person wearing them! They were like owl eyes!! Glasses now, in comparison, are so small.

(4) The outfit I’m wearing here was brand-spanking new. I was in grade 10, about age 15, and I was so proud of that outfit! (That probably explains why I was showing it off!) I think I got the jeans at a chain store called Thrifty’s at Champlain Place, which was THE coolest place to buy jeans. Belts were always worn with jeans back then. The pink blouse ended up being a real favourite of mine, and I wore it until it pretty much fell apart! The pale blue Volkswagen Beetle was ever-present when I was a kid. Mom called it her “cookie-can”- I can clearly see her getting into her Beetle in the mornings with her cup of coffee (black; one ice cube) carefully balanced as she started it up.

Funny what memories a few photos can trigger!
Journaling~ Oct. 2007

Bryan's Investiture to Cubs

Investiture to Cubs

SUPPLIES-

[** available at SBCH]

Paper Trunk “Trunk Full of Batik” Collection~ striped pp Lovely #PT05BAT**

BasicGrey: (Perhaps collection) Firebird per-748**

Bazzill: Candlelight***

Brads~ Make it Special

Buttons~ Frenchy’s button bin, Wilmot NS

Floss: DMC #815

Burgundy grosgrain ribbon: Atlantic Fabrics

Felt Rick-rack: brown and beige: Atlantic Fabrics

Ink: Ink it up! Khaki # 1027-14

All Boy Stamp: 7gypsies**

Fleur de lis chipboard: Li’l davis Designs

FolkArt Paint: Italian Sage # 467

'ALL BOY' Stamp: 7Gypsies**

Another Fun Card Made!

[A Card Making Challenge I did for SBCH]

SUPPLIES-
**= available @ SBCH
Bazzill CS~ Lilypond **
2 pp’s~Daisy Bucket pp (scraps of 2 patt pages from Cool Dude Collection)**
#1 Embellie! Square Tag Element from Daisy Bucket Kit **
#2 embellie~Button: Frenchy’s button bin Wilmot NS
#1 ribbon ~Satin ribbon: scrap
#2 ribbon~Felt Rick-rack: Atlantic Fabrics
Ink: Ink it up! Khaki # 1027-14
Happy Birthday Stamp: unknown, no brand name listed

Snowflake Seeker (Daniel, Jan 2006)

SUPPLIES-

** from SBCH

Background CS: Bazzill**
Woven edge 3/8" Ribbon: Charmin'
pp: BasicGrey ~Oh Baby! Boy Collection~ Garic #OBB465**
Goldenrod paper is reverse of Cactus Pink Decades Art Deco Zap # 1003**
Sandpaper: Garnet 150 grit- distressed edges of pics and title paper.
Snowmen: Rub-on; unknown, possibly MM, I believe this was part of a RAK from Sherry- TY!

Snowflake: from Pam~ [TY, I love it! ]
Quote: The Quote Garden
Adhesive: Glue dots
Title Font: SBC Courtney's Journal
Journaling stamp: 7 Gypsies**
Pen: Black American Crafts Slick Writer**
Spotted Buttons: Frenchy's button bin, Wilmot, NS

A Halloween Greeting

A Halloween Greeting

Thanks for looking, hope you like it!

This is now on our entertainment unit but can be hung like a picture and can be re-used year after year to "decorate" for the H. season!!

Poem reads:

"When witches go riding

and black cats are seen,

The moon laughs and whispers

'tis near Halloween!"

~Author unknown

[** from SBCH]

Framed 11 x11" cork repurposed from my Nana's clock (TY Mom!)

Poem: The Quote Garden, author unknown

CS: Yam- Bazzill**

CS: Raven-Bazzill**

Unknown golden orange/yellowscrap~ for journalin:, edges sanded with 150 grit Garnet

Ink for edges of moon, journaling block and strips of pp: Ink it Up! Khaki green, 1027-14

Taylor for Daisy d.'s: World Bazzaar Stripe #14219**

Taylor for Daisy d.'s: Gypsy Harlequin #14212**

Buttons: Frenchy's button bin, Wilmot, NS

BasicGrey Motifica stucco pattern MOT-076**

BasicGrey Lettering: LilyKate LIK-569**

Rub ons: BasicGrey Paisley Border: bel-581

Cat: Freehand cutting

Moon: Freehand cutting

Font: Solid Antique Roma

Daniel Cole at 28 months

"Dasher" featuring Daniel Cole for Dawn's BasicGrey Cover-Sheet Challenge!
SUPPLIES:
(**= items available at SBCH)
Photos: December 2002 @ Sears Portrait Studio, New Minas, NS
Pale Blue Cardstock: Bazzill
Satin ribbon: Home Sweet Home by So-Facile Canada
Blue crocheted edging: BasicGrey LilyKate "Rolls of Ribbon" **
Dasher Collection Cover Sheet: BasicGrey**
Lettering: BasicGrey Dasher Collection DSH-640**
Red Button: Frenchy's Wilmot, NS
Blue Floss: DMC #930

PURPLE!!!!

Plain Wooden "Kate" decoration: Frenchy's secondhand store, Wilmot, NS
Pastel Vellum Flowers: Stickopotamus VM-03
Podge! (Orient)
Provocraft: MicroBeadz & Beadz in Cobalt & Crystal
DecoArt paint: African Violet
Large purple crystal: Darice
Small pink crystals: unknown (TY Pam!)

SBCH now has BLOG!!

Check it out... http://scrapbookersclubhouse.wordpress.com/

An amazing and friendly place.

Thank-you card

This card was created based on a sketch by Noella Arsenault.

SUPPLIES:

** = items from SBCH

"Thanks" Stamp: Inkadinkado, Fine Line Classics
Patt Paper: Perhaps: Daphne, #PER-741** Deirdre, #PER-736**
Firebird, #PER-748**
Background Cardstock Bazzill Candlelight**
Dye ink: Ink it Up! Khaki Green #1027-14

"Thanks" for checking this out!

Directing the wind? I don't think so...

This card is based on a sketch created by Noella Arsenault.

SUPPLIES for this card:

**= item from SBCH

BG CS: Candlelight (Bazzill)**
Chipboard circle~ recycled scrap from end of 'Makeoffs' package
Paint: Orient, Antique White (# ZD200-02); FolkArt, Italian Sage #467; used in a 2:1 ratio
dye Ink: Ink it Up! #1027-14 Khaki Green
Stamp: #F3403 PSX
PP: Perhaps: Daphne, #PER-741** Deirdre, #PER-736**Firebird, #PER-748**
BG CS: Bazzill Candlelight**
Ink: Ink it Up! Khaki Green #1027-14

Thanks for checking this out!

Kandoo!

" You've got the Moves!"

Background cardstock: Lilypond (Bazzill)**

Journaling block: Green Tea (Bazzill)**

Patterned paper: Scenic Route: Spot Check SR142 **
Scenic Route: Spot Check Stripe (reverse of SR142) **

Title font: 2PeasCrazy Pooch (free)

Journaling font: Tahoma (free)

Green Satin Ribbon: My Mom's scrap bin~ TY Mom!

Green striped shell buttons- Frenchy's (Wilmot, NS)

Embroidery Floss: DMC #904

"Stitching:" American Crafts Slick Writer: Black **

Kandoo title & character cut from the Kandoo Shampoo multi-package

Photos by Ali~ January '07

THANKS for LOOKING!!

Welcome to the Zoo!

I made this African Animal Banner for a challenge I participated in at SBCH. I created a "welcome" sign for Daniel and Noah's bedroom door! Their shared bedroom has an African Animal theme.

SUPPLIES:

** = from SBCH

2-3x5" Index cards glued together (= 10 index cards in total. Use a gluestick)

Eyelets: Zision
Corner rounder: CM
PP: Cactus Pink: Decades Art Deco (Candi Higley) Zap#1003**
CS: for matting stickers all Bazzill; neutral shades (SCRAPS)
Dye Ink: Ink it up! Khaki Green #1027-14
'Welcome To' font: "IMPACT"
Zoo Animals Stickers: Karen Foster Designs Wild Things #10448 (from Maggi: TY!)
Brown ric-rack: Atl Fabrics

Thanks for looking!

Puppy Pile

** = from SBCH

For a "Recipe" CHALLENGE based on the number 3~

#1 Patt paper (background): BasicGrey Skateshoppe~"Alias"
KT-307 **
#2 Patt paper photo Mat : BasicGrey Dasher~ "Snowfall Cranberry"
DSH-636**
#3 Patt Paper strip on left: BasicGrey Dasher~"Yule Log"
DSH-621**
Title lettering: Basic Grey Scarlett's Letter~ "Alphabet stickers"
scr-811**

3 pics: taken by Ali at home in 2006

3 "Ribbons:"
#1 Satin ribbon: Atl Fabrics
#2 Felt ric-rack: Atl Fabrics
#3 Olive ric-rack Atl Fabrics

3 Red Brads: Make it Special
3 stars, navy, used at right of bottom pic: CM (2000) rec'd in a RAK- TY
Swirls, navy, used near title: CM (2000) rec'd in a RAK- TY

Sweet Girl ~ Snow Dog ~ Sheena

Sweet Girl ~ Snow Dog ~ Sheena

**= from SBCH

Supplies:

Patt Paper: PaperTrunk Batik “Alluring” #PT01BAT**

Cream Cardstock for journaling: Sally Papers

Corner punch: Fiskars “Heritage”

Title Lettering: BasicGrey Blush BLU-663**

Ink: Ink it up! Khaki Green #1027-14

“3:” BasicGrey Scarlet’s Letter mini-monograms #scr-814**

Paint: FolkArt “Italian Sage” # 467

Journaling reads:

These are my three favourite photos of you, Sheena. So many times we think of you, knowing we were blessed to have you with us for those 5 short months. Your time here was such a gift. Jane very aptly called it your “twilight adventure.” You were thirteen years old. Your sweetness provided a happy distraction for us in the midst of an intensely busy time. Having you close somehow felt as though we had our Teddi with us again. Many times Peter and I remarked on your ethereal quality; the aura of pure sweetness that surrounded you. There were times we turned and suddenly Teddi was standing there, in you. This amazing experience didn’t take away from YOU, Sheena, it multiplied the love we had to share with you; it sparked a glow inside us. Knowing you was heartwarming. You were wisdom, gentleness and joy. Thank you, Sheena, for being with us during your twilight months.

We love you, sweet girl.

Photos ~January 2006

This weekend...

promises to be a blast over at Scrapbooker's Clubhouse.

There'll be challenges, classes and prizes galore. So, please pop in and say hello... it's a really friendly place! Link: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/home.htm

Fall Vase & Floral Arrangement

I'm not much of a flower arranger but I LOVE this!~Made it last night before bed.
Thanks for looking!

SUPPLIES:

(** = from SBCH)
1 empty Candle-lites glass candle jar (Zellers), washed, labels removed (a warm water soak takes them off well) & dried
4-6 medium sized chunks of styrofoam (recycled from a purchased item's packing) OR floral arranging foam~ placed inside jar
TOOLS: Wire nippers to cut floral stems (scissors don't work!)
Patterned Paper: Scenic Route; Spot Check SR142**
Scenic Route Spot Check Stripe (reverse of SR142)**
Taylor for Daisy D.'s Gypsy Paisley-Eggplant # 14218**
Olive green satin ribbon: Atlantic Fabrics
Olive green narrow satin cording: Atlantic fabrics
Wide goldenrod satin cording: Frenchy’s, Wilmot, NS
Podge! (Orient, gloss)
FLOWERS and FALL LEAVES/berries: WalMart “Harvest” fall display

Beautiful Tin

September Altered Tin Challenge

SUPPLIES:

Round Tin: from Frenchy's, paid .25 cents. Has a "Europa Watch Co." label inside

Patterned Paper: Taylor for Daisy D.'s~ Gypsy Paisley-Eggplant # 14218

Black felt floral border: Queen and Co.

Floral motif atop tin: Queen and Co. -pieces cut from border

Brad: Make it Special

Glue Dot used to adhere motif

Lettering: Basic Grey Fusion letters: FUS-261

Sealant: "Podge!" gloss finish, by Orient

This is my little fun birthday gift to myself this AM! I adore this paper and that felt border... WOW! Simple and pretty.

I keep tiny sponges and makeup applicators inside for using with my chalks. Thanks for looking!

Happy Birthday Card

This square card was made for Kate's friend, whose birthday is tomorrow. It was part of a challenge at SBCH.

SUPPLIES:

Patterned paper #1~ Sally Papers (uneven burgundy plaid)
Patterned paper #2~ Paper Trunk Gigi Graceful # PT-10 GIG

Cardstock: Bazzill- Travertine

Dye Ink: Ink it Up! Khaki Green # 1027-14
Trim- #1: Square-patterned ribbon: Thanks to my Mom (scrap)
Trim- #2: Olive Green rick-rack: Atlantic Fabrics

Embellishment #1: Eyelet naugahyde: Atlantic Fabrics
Embellishment #2: Karen Foster designs Sticker "Horses" # 10534 (TY to my friend Maggi)

Thanks for looking!

Get Comfy!

"Get Comfy!" is a page I did of a visit we had to our wonderful neighbours' home last summer. Noah looked so cute on Reg's chaise lounge!

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock- Bazzill Chatterbox Dark Tangerine & Rain (< I think; a lg scrap I had on hand)
Deep Orange cardstock- unknown, purchased at Atlantic Fabrics
Patterned cardstock: BasicGrey Lucky "Bliss" LUC-226
Font for journaling: Shannon
Parentheses: Heidi Swapp 2006 Exclamations Flamboyant #HS64123
Title lettering: Basic Grey Romani Letters, GYP- 542
Large flower: Making Memories (TY to Casey!)
Wooden button: Frenchy's button bin (Wilmot, NS)
Paprika coloured petals under button: Fancy Pants flower cut into pieces & glued in place
Yellow sheer organza ribbon: scrap, repurposed from a gift bag from summer birthday
Font for journaling: Shannon

Majestic

Majestic Snow Leopard [Photo of the page is a little crooked, sorry!]

Items from the Paper Trunk September Kit available from SBCH are starred**

Based on a sketch by Noella Arsenault for SBCH (TY Noella!)
CS~ Bazzill Paolo Verde **
Cream CS: Sally Papers
PP: Paper Trunk~ Gigi Witty #PT07GIG** & Gigi Sassy #PT09GIG**
Dye Ink: Memories~ Black
Title Lettering: BasicGrey (Blush Letters) BLU-663
Swirls: Li’l Davis Designs
Stripped Chip- Chipboard Swirls #2290
Paint: acrylic FolkArt Medium Grey #425 & FolkArt Clover #923 (blended 2:1)
Fonts: title~ BrushscrD; journaling~ Gautami

Journaling reads:

Snow Leopard

This snow leopard looks just like Lena, the snow leopard who used to watch and chase a much younger Bryan back and forth as he walked outside her huge enclosure! (I think Lena would have liked Bry to come for lunch!)
This classy lady was content to gaze at us quietly, with a peaceful yet watchful look in her gorgeous almond eyes. She was powerful looking, beautiful, and so majestic. I

think this is the best photograph that we ever took of a snow leopard at Oaklawn!!

To be able to see such a creature: what a treasured experience!

~Oaklawn Zoo~

mid-May 2006

Tootsie sweetie pie

A sweet, precious pic of our "baby." She now weighs a whopping 4 lbs- Tootsie was only 2 lbs 2 oz when my friend Tammy rescued her (a stray kitten who arrived at her door in May) and we then adopted her. She now has a clean bill of health after 3 vet visits & some special "Developmental" kitten (= baby nutrition) food.What a sweet personality this little girl has! She is a Domestic long-haired tortoiseshell. we just love her to pieces! All the pets here get along well with her. Thanks for looking!

PROUD

Pete rec'd an award from his Squadron's Commanding Officer back when he was a Master Corporal, teaching at the 404 Squadron technical school on Base... I am so proud of him.

He's very dedicated to serving our beautiful country.

Journaling reads:

404 MARITIME PATROL AND TRAINING SQUADRON

Commanding Officer’s Commendation

Presented to Master Corporal Pete MacDonald

The Commanding Officers’ Commendation is awarded to MCpl Pete MacDonald for his outstanding work streamlining the CP-140 2nd Line Radar Course.

His initiative significantly proves the Squadron’s ability to meet critical manning requirements in the field. MCpl MacDonald's comprehensive knowledge of the Radar 2nd Line Facility and his willingness to challenge the status quo were instrumental in developing a new approach to radar training that now complements the way techniques are employed in the 2nd line repair facilities.

His program gets technicians back into the field 2 months sooner, eliminates unnecessary training, and provides the field with the flexibility in training that they need.

MCpl MacDonald has unselfishly employed his innovation and expertise to the greater benefit of the CP-140 fleet. This commitment to the squadron goals and his dedication to the CP-140 fleet are applauded.

Dec 2005

Signed: LCol WJ Seymour

Commanding Officer

SUPPLIES:

All Scrapbooker's Clubhouse Septmeber Kit items are starred.**(See link below.)

Cardstock: Bazzill, Java**

Patt. paper: Paper Trunk Gigi-Witty #PT07GIG**

Lettering: Li'l Davis Vanderbilt flocked Ivory chipboard alphabet**

Burgundy pp: Atlantic Fabrics

Sandpaper for distressing; Garnet 150 grit

Cream Cardstock: Sally Papers

Font: Tahoma

Eyelet nauguahide trim: Atlantic Fabrics

Brads: Make it Special (painted w/ Avon nail enamel: Rose Star)

Canada flash: From one of Pete's military uniforms

Photo credit: 14 Wing Greenwood Photo Section

Link to the SBCH September Kit preorders: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/oscommerce/catalog/index.php?cPath=65&osCsid=80af4d4f27c6d38cb0543e1b80cc1c99

Three Bugs in a Rug!

Just had to let you all know that 2 of my LO's (actually, one is a mini-album) have been chosen for the Three Bugs in A Rug online Idea Gallery!

Here is the link: http://www.3bugsinarug.com/gallery/idea_more.asp?tID=1&icid=34

They are both in the left hand column of layouts shown, you'll see my name beside them. I'm sooooo excited! Enjoy! Thanks for checking them out! ~ Ali

A fun little creation!

Here is something I made for a "repurposing" challenge at Scrapbooker's Clubhouse. It is simply 4 tic-tac containers with lids, covered with beautiful patterned paper and made into a dispenser for thin ribbon or fibers. I also added some small wooden beads from a necklace of Kate's that broke a couple of summers ago.

Looks so darned cute, and keeps the pretties from becoming tangled! It was fun eating and enjoying all the tic tacs for this! **wink**

One pic shows the dispenser closed so you can see how it is made. I usually keep it open though, with the ribbon all ready to pull out.

The other pic shows the ribbon dispenser "open," ie: all 4 tic tac container tops are flipped open with ribbon/fiber ready to pull out as needed.

SUPPLIES:

Repurposed items: 4 tic-tac containers with lids, washed and labels removed; and 5 round wooden beads from an old broken summer necklace

Scotch tape (or packing tape) to secure the 4 little containers side by side

Paper Trunk pp: Gigi Witty #PT07GIG (from the September Kit @ SBCH)

Podge, gloss (by Orient, gloss)

Flowers: Fancy Pants

Brads: American Traditional Designs

DCM

Another layout done for Scrapbooker's Clubhouse with the awesome Paper Trunk September Kit. I was also able to incorporate some of the SBCH June Daisy Bucket Kit papers here. Just delicious!
Here's how you can access the fun at SBCH: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/home.htm

SUPPLIES:
(September Kit items are starred**)
Paper Trunk patterned paper: Gigi -Compassionate** #PT08GIG, Graceful** #PT10GIG, Witty** #PT07GIG, Strong** #PT 11GIG**
Daisy Bucket pp: Cool Dude Collection- Far Out Frank, Groovy Gevin, Awesome Adam
Cardstock: Bazzill- Gumbo**
150 grit Garnet sandpaper for distressing
Dye Ink: ink it up! Khaki green #1027-14
Lettering: Li’l Davis Designs, Flocked Chipbd Alphabet**: Vndrblt Alpha Ivory #2161
Journaling written with American Crafts Slick writer: black.

Thanks for looking!

Congratulations Kristie!

My friend Kristie was promoted at work this week! So happy for her!

Here's her CONGRATS card, which was made with portions of
the Scrapbooker's Clubhouse (SBCH) September kit...

** Stars indicate supplies from the Sept SBCH kit.

SUPPLIES:

Dye ink: Ink it Up! Turquoise #1027-12

Cardstock for stamped greeting: Bazzill- Travertine**

Stamp: Designed by Judy Pelikan (from Stamp-a-Greeting kit)
Dbl sided Patterned Paper

Paper Trunk Gigi-Strong**(fine plaid)
Gigi-Graceful** (scallops)

Floral medallion fr BasicGrey Romani-Gypsy line, Patchouli: GYP-532

3/4" pale green satin ribbon: Home Sweet Home by So-Facile Canada

My Pirate-Booty Bucket!

Hi Everyone!

Here are 2 views of something I made last night...as a Scrapbooking/altering challenge for Scrapbooker's Clubhouse (SBCH).

You can check out SBCH here: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/

I had a BLAST doing this challenge!!

This decorative bucket matches my office, and is now a "non-piggy bank," pirate-booty bucket!
It was Pete's suggestion to use a piece of my leftover wallpaper border, which I'd saved in a safe place in case of need! Way to go Pete! Great suggestion. It's PERFECT for this bucket! And-- I love the steam train portion of the border that we decided to use on the bucket. I decorated this room 5 years ago and I STILL love that border.

I will be using my pirate-booty bucket to save up for the RV that Peter and I are hoping and dreaming of buying for our large family someday.

The black ribbon on the twill base(repurposed zipper-pull, see description) lifts up to reveal a slot cut in the bucket's top for coins and (?? MAYBE) bills if I am VERY diligent in my saving! Heehee

TY all so much for looking!

Hope you like it!
~Ali

SUPPLIES:

Bucket w/ top: Kernels

Patt paper: from Scrapbooker's Clubhouse , the Rusty Pickle Mayflower line~ Dorothy May Bradford RP713 (used the dotted paper side as this awesome, thick paper is dbl-sided)

Mulberry paper: Atlantic Fabrics

Steam Train: repurposed from a leftover portion of my office wallpaper border (Imperial)

Word trim: "

Nauguahide/metal eyelet trim: Atlantic Fabrics

Cream satin cording: Atlantic Fabrics

Round fancy metal buttons: Frenchy's button bin

Octagonal/onyx metal buttons: Frenchy's button bin

Black satin ribbon: 2 1/2" scrap (!!)

Forest green and burgundy satin ribbons: scraps (TY Mom)

Green eyelash yarn: scrap

Zipper pull made of black twill (saved from a school backpack last year) used under black ribbon & octagonal button to cover the coin slot. (Very sturdy, just lifts up.)

Hopes and Dreams

This page was made using elements of the very versatile September kit at Scrapbooker's Clubhouse~! You can check out SBCH here: http://www.scrapbookersclubhouse.com/
All items from the kit are starred. **

It's so much fun being a Guest Design Team Member at SBCH! I am really loving it.
On this page, I was thrilled to see that I could combine the Paper Trunk paper with the Gypsy Patchouli pattern from BasicGrey. Doesn't it look awesome with the Paper Trunk "Graceful" pattern from the SBCH kit? Amazing! Thanks for looking!

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock~ Travertine,** Rain & Cream Bazzill

PP~ BasicGrey- Gypsy: Patchouli GYP-532 (this pattern is on special at SBCH right now!)

Paper Trunk paper: Gigi-Graceful (Turquoise scallops under each quote)#PT10-GIG**

Piercing Tool (MM)**~ to pierce before stitching flower centres @ bottom corners of LO

Floss: DMC #746

Title Lettering~ Li'l Davis Designs: Vanderbilt Flocked Chipboard Alphabet (ivory)**

Parentheses: Magnolia Serene-Adorable Rub-on (#MGR101): Thanks Sherry!

Font: JSL Ancient for title (free from dafont.com)

Font: Tahoma for journaling & quotes.

Ink: Ink it up! khaki green # 1027-14

Journaling reads: Hopes and Dreams…

"Nothing happens unless first we dream." ~Carl Sandburg

A few dreams have been my companions since I was a young RN. That’s real persistence!!

As time has passed, certain dreams have become less important, dropping out of my thoughts or changing form. Some have cropped up more recently. Certain dreams beg to be gently nurtured or stubbornly cultivated, others, quietly treasured.

A few of my more “recent” dreams actually surprise me, ‘cause they’re things I never imagined would become “my” dreams, but they’ve unfolded in my heart and head through circumstance, experience or need.

Although I have many hopes and dreams, here are the outlines of three:

~ I dream of being a positive force, encouraging and energizing other women facing major challenges in their lives.

~ I dream of completing my Masters degree.

~ I dream of buying an RV and travelling back to Alberta with Pete and the kids so that we can explore it together.

Quotes (from The Quote Garden) are as follows (and YES, they're on my mirror!):
“Whatever you dream you can achieve, begin it. Genius has boldness, power and magic in it.” ~Goethe

“Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities.” ~Sue Ebaugh

“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.” ~Jack Penn

“Establishing goals is all right if you don't let them deprive you of interesting detours.” ~Doug Larson