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Well, I'm back at trying my blog.  My goal is to be a bit more realistic.  Start off by updating my blog once a week on Wednesdays and then see if I can't work my way up to twice a week - adding in a Saturday or a Sunday blog. 

Speaking of Sunday - last Sunday I was up before the rest of my sun-burned family and hit my craft room to try out something I had found when bloghopping the internet.  I found this project over at Cinnaberry Suite and I think my little version turned out just dandy! 

here is the link to Cinnaberry Suite's blog and this project.
 http://cinnaberry-suite.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-supposed-to-be-guest-posting-this.html

 I did not have an old book that I wished to use -- I'm already displaying most of my old books.  So, I took a small book that I didn't want to get rid of, used craft paper to make a book cover; stamped some images on the craft paper.  I had a narsty looking blue metal frame -- tossed the frame and kept the easel and glass.  A little ribbon and tulle and a stamped, distressed tag and viola!  The snapshot of my husband's parents on their wedding day is much more lovingly displayed. 

I love this look!  My photo collage is showing the front view (bottom and top - I couldn't get it all in to one view) then a partial side view showing the book and the back view.  I only used a bit of adhesive to attache the easel to the book cover -- just to ensure there was no slippage.  My arm is absolutely sore from patting myself on the back over how well this turned out!  Bad me!  I know. 

Conversations with Myself

As I was scrap booking yesterday I was patting myself on the back thinking - 'wow!  other then your monthly scrap club purchases* you have done a great job using up the paper and supplies you already have!'  And to further my self-righteousness I was giving myself mental high fives and pats on the back.

Oh how the mighty must fall!!!!!  I'm taking my daughter to the mall today.  Temptation is lurking ... the Archivers store is calling my name.  The sweet siren's song of paper and scrap booking supplies.  I'm already planning on caving and buying paper!  Oh - the lack of self control!  I seriously am feeling myself getting giddy at the thought of spending time - practically unlimited time - in the store!!  (Remember, I'll be dropping off my daughter and then going to pick her up or meet her after a bit -- I do not have to supervise every moment).

Yes, I'm eating my words.  My own conversation has done me in.  {sigh}  Oh well.  I really am quite giddy with anticipation!!

* I receive a paper pack and stamps every month as Close to My Heart consultants can/do promote a monthly special.  So technically I'm still buying paper.  (ahh -- I am weak, I admit it!)