Project Life - Aug 24, 2013

Here are some of my latest Project Life layouts.

 

Nov - 2012 - (4x6) Recording a snowy day in Calgary and the 45th photo of my photo project. My grandfather made me that broach when I was a little girl. The tags were done on the Cameo using Print & Cut.



 

 

Nov 15, 2012 - (4x6) Taya brought me a gluten-free cupcake to help us get through a very rough day.

Nov 15, 2012 - (6x8) My sister-in-law, Grinda, passes away.

 

 

Nov 15, 2012 - (4x6) Commemorating Grinda.

 

Nov 17, 2012 - (4x6) Card and punchie animal from my Stampin' Up party.

 

Nov 17, 2012 - (4x6) 46th Photo for my photo project and ordering my CAMEO!

Nov 21, 2012 - (6x8) My mom was awarded the same medal as my dad! The background was cut using my Cameo.

Nov 26, 2012 - (4x6) Week in review. All done using Print & Cut on the Cameo. A little washi tape for embellishment.

Nov 29, 2012 - (4x6) More snow in Calgary and a photo of my published layout. Tags made using Print & Cut on the Cameo.

Nov 30, 2012 - (4x6) I started an 8x8 album to commemorate Grinda's life. I gave the album to my in-laws and they show it to everyone. It has to be the most cherished gift I've ever given anyone.

Dec 3, 2012 - (4x6) Christmas shopping time!

Dec 7, 2012 - (4x6) Got a new (old) typewriter for Project Life. Embellished with washi.

 Dec 11, 2012 - (3x4) This whole card was done with Print & Cut on the Cameo.

Dec 12, 2012 - (4x6) My sister's dog, Mocha, passed away. Journal card done using Print & Cut with the Cameo.

Dec 15, 2012 - (4x6) Beautiful card made with Stampin' Up products.

Dec 25, 2012 - (3x4) Me and my Cameo

Dec 25, 2012 - (4x6) Me and my family on Christmas morning. The background is an old Christmas card.

Dec 30, 2012 - (4x6) Silly sock reindeer I made for my parents many years ago. My mom thought she had lost it and was quite upset. Thankfully she found it!

Dec 31, 2012 - (4x6) Got run into on the last day of the year. Journal card was made using Print & Cut on the Cameo.

 Dec 31, 2012 - (4x6) 2012 was the worst year of my life and I felt the need to commemorate all the bad stuff in one place. I think I was hoping if I listed it all that 2013 would be a kinder year. So far, so good. The swirls are an acetate overlay.

New 52 Catch up

I know it's been forever since my last post but better late than never!

I'm finding the New 52 project is not turning out exactly the way I had hoped. I had thought I would force myself to try something new every week. Instead I am looking back over my week and trying to find something new that I did. I have only really forced myself out of my comfort zone once or twice a month. I think next year I will aim for a new thing once a month instead.

Anyway, here are the latest entries:

Week 21 - I came up with a new drink using frozen mango. It was pretty good but I'm not sure I'll try it again. I don't really like vodka that much.

Week 22 - I tried a chicken dish from Pinterest. I was supposed to flatten the breasts first but forgot. LOL!! Anyway, that's avocado, tomato and cheese on top. Yummy.

Week 23 - Scrapping In the Woods. This is a bi-annual event at Suzy's place in Anmore, BC. I've never been able to attend but this time I did! So much fun. Thanks Suzy!

Week 24 - I finally met up with my very oldest friend, Claudio. We hadn't seen each other since high school - over 30 years ago. We reconnected on FaceBook and finally got together in real life. My junior high buddy, Sue Picard (Metcalfe) was also there!

Week 25 - My niece, Cassia, has been dancing since she was a little girl but I had never had the pleasure of seeing it. Now, in her 31st year, I FINALLY got to see it!! What an incredible talent that woman has. And watching as she guided all her little students through their dances was a real treat too.

Week 26 - I haven't weeded a garden in so many years that it is like something new to me. When Mom moved into her new place my sister, Simone, and I had a lot of weeding to do! This photo is of just one of the raised beds in the backyard. And there is another HUGE flower garden in the front! We worked hard.

Week 27 - There is no photo for this one but this week I participated in a potluck with my Stampin' Up gals. We had a great time just visiting and getting to know each other better.

Week 28 - Since I've been off wheat for over a decade I haven't had delivery pizza for a LONG, LONG time. I found out that Panago has a gluten-free option so I ordered my very own yummy pizza. Lots of feta and tomatoes.

Week 29 - When I was at Mom's she made Raisin Jumbo Cookies. Again, I haven't been able to eat them in FOREVER so when I got home I found GF flour at Costco and tried my hand at making Mom's recipe. THEY WERE WONDERFUL!! They look a little funny but all the flavour was there.

 

 

Week 30 - We started the carpet removal in the family room. We are installing hardwood next week. Can't wait!! This photo is of hubby but believe me when I say I did my part!

 

 

 

Week 31 - My daughter, Taya, and I went on a 3 hour hike on our visit to Nakusp to see Mom. I haven't done a hike like that since I was in my 20's. Lots of fun.

 

 

 

Week 32 - Yoga was on my initial list of things to try this year and I finally got to it this week. I'm not 100% sure that it is "my thing" but I will keep going and give it a good trial.

 

 



Week 33 -  I got nothin'. Honestly. I can't think of a single new thing I did this week. Sigh...

Week 34 - GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIES!! What more can I say?!? Here they are all wrapped individually for the freezer so I would only eat one per day. Of course I eat more than one per day...