Last summer we went to the Wichita Zoo with Barry’s parents (Connor’s Granparents) and I took about 70 pictures while I was there.  This was one of my favorites because it has an interesting background and well… I just love the look on my sons face.

This was a “fake egg” display outside of the penguin exhibit and it shows the size of the eggs for that particular type of penguin.  To be honest I don’t prefer to scrapbook about the zoo (because most of the time the layouts look the same year after year…) but I do like to scrapbook the smaller moments like this one!

I did squeeze in a bit of Pink Paislee papers on this (The Roundtable Scallop Die Cut Paper) so that counts right??  LOL!

I printed off 3 more photos to scrap and I DO plan on using my holiday time off wisely!

Who isn’t busy this time of year right?  We are back from Las Vegas (photos from that trip coming soon) and now we are moving quickly towards the holiday and the New Year.

Last week I was busy preparing for my son’s kindergarten classroom party and now that that is over I can focus on what needs to be done for Christmas! Today I will wrap presents and make a list of any last minute things that have to be done before Wednesday.

As I get older I am finding that handwritten lists are more important than ever.  I am thinking that a “to do” journal that I can keep right beside my computer is key.  For some reason electronic computer to do lists don’t work for me.  I seem to like to be able to see the physical handwritten check marks of accomplishment! Therefore, I might hop off to my scraproom today to create a new journal for 2009.

Before I go I thought I would share a fun quickpage I downloaded from Weeds & Wildflowers. They have been hosting an amazing 25 days to Christmas countdown with free digi giveaways everyday.  I think I have downloaded enough freebies to create my entire Christmas layouts this year!  I owe them my life; this blog event will save me a ton of time after the holiday photos are ready to go!  There are still 5 days left so if you want to check it out you should!

I hope Peachy Cheap doesn’t mind that I “lifted” this image.  I just love love love the way our Pink Paislee press ons look on this Urban Lily journal book!  What a fun way to decorate your everyday journal!  She used our Pop Fashion Accents and Pop Fashion Icons on this.

Peachy Cheap is selling this journal book for $13.99 and they still have some available.  She is showing how easy it is to use rub-ons on these and of course we love it too!  If you click on this link there are more examples of the inside and of course more rub-ons.

I am seriously supposed to be working today since we leave for Las Vegas on Monday night; but I managed to get my new scrap space completely organized this afternoon and I just couldn’t help myself! New goodies, a freshly printed photo…what is a girl to do!

I purchased this Houndstooth Sheer the other day and have been dying to use it. I am glad to see this pattern is making a comeback! In fact I am currently on the lookout for a Houndstooth scarf to wear this winter. I am a little obsessed with it right now

This is a layout that captures the emotion my son was feeling on his first day of kindergarten. He did not want us to leave! He was crying and actually pretty scared of his new school. I have more back to school pics to scrap but this is the first one I have actually finished.

ummmm…isn’t that sheer pattern so yummy!

I also totally love these Heidi Swapp ghost frames.   Right up my ally!

Have a great week everyone!  We are going to try and upload some shots from Vegas so stay tuned

Hi all!  I am back to announce the lucky winner of my anniversary blog giveaway!  I drew a winner from the comments below and am thrilled to be sending a box of scrappy goodness to Julie!  Here are a few pics of the stash I have assembled for you.  All of these items are new in packages and I also threw in some trims, some etsy finds and some fun stamp sets from the original Pink. Sugar. Pop collection.  These are collector’s items since those stamps are no longer available.   Also I am including a Pink Paislee CHA Make and Take kit from last summer that isn’t shown in this photo.

Thanks to everyone who visited and left comments!  It is nice to see who stops by here periodically.  Congrats Julie!  I will be sending you an email so I can get your mailing address 

Julie Said:

Hi!

I found your blog through CMK and Pink Paislee…I check in every once in a while and love your Pink Paislee products

Comment by Julie — December 4, 2008

According to my blog stats I get around 60+ visitors a day on this blog.  Not alot…..not record breaking or anything but I have always wondered who reads this blog and how they arrived here.   So today I have a special treat for any blog readers who participate in this poll and leave a comment!

I started this blog almost exactly 1 year ago…sure I had a blog before this one was born, but I closed it down and started this one “FRESH” last November.  I know I am not the most interesting person on this planet and I am usually too busy to post a new entry everyday but I have a new look and a new outlook so I am setting a goal to “blog” 3 times a week.  Blogging is a challenge for me.  I am a private person and I don’t tend to wear my heart on my sleeve like other blog authors do; I know open talk and honesty is what blogging is all about so maybe just maybe I will get crazy in the future.  We’ll see!

So anyway….this week…….I have some blog candy (craft goodies) to give out as a thank you for reading this blog and for stopping by!  No matter how you ended up here if you want to comment and say “hi” I will throw your name into a drawing for a bunch of “STUFF.” (photo will be added 12/3)

If you love to scrapbook, make cards, or play with paper then this is the perfect opportunity to win some goodies! Just answer the poll question below and then leave a comment and I will choose 1 blog visitor to WIN.  It will be like an early Christmas present.