Little me...

I was going through some layouts this week, and came across this one I did not so long ago of little me.
Today, I'm feeling like I'd like to escape and be little again... ever have one of those days?

Going back to work...

So... now that all the kids are in school full time, I am feeling like I would like to go out and find some sort of a part time job. Something that gives me something to do during the day, well, besides all my usual domestic shenanigans. The problem is, my DH won't let me... !!! Now before you get mad at him for being all oppressive and domineering, etc- the reason is, that he feels that if I am going to work, I should do something that I reaaaaaly love (sweet, hey?) So that leaves me with photography and paper-crafting.

Both of these give me a great deal of satisfaction, and I enjoy partaking in both of these activities on a regular basis, but I also wouldn't mind earning a few dollars at the same time to make it feel more like a 'job' and less like the wonderful hobbies that these are to me. Which brings me to photography. I am mostly self-taught (i have taken one course at SAIT and one on-line) who prefers natural, candid photos taken in your home environment or out in nature, here are a couple samples of my work...




I am currently building my portfolio. If you, or anyone you know, in the Calgary area is looking for someone who would be interested in being my model please let me know. It would take an hour or so of their time, and I will reward them with some photos that I hope they will cherish.

My new favorite layout...

Was done for a glimmer misting challenge at Scrapshotz

I love the colors in this and have been dying to do a layout of this photo taken of Connor on our last day in Maui ever since I took it.

Did a little redecorating...

Before:

Took advantage of the urge to decorate last week and helped A re-organize her room. We moved her bed and dresser, hung up curtains and pictures and hooks for all her handbags (wonder where that obsession comes from??...)

She and I are MUCH happier now that it's done.

Better, don't you think?

After:

Did something creative...

...and it literally took 10 minutes!!

Love it when I can do that!

I had been meaning to make one of these for months and months but either kept forgetting, or let something else come in the way.

This week, Ali Edwards revisited the project on her blog and I decided

'that is it, I am making one for Avery's room in her room's new colors!'

So quick, so easy, so cheap (used paper scraps and a dollarama frame) and the best part if it all: Avery loves it!

Was going to be Sweeeeedish today...

I had big plans to hit Ikea today to pick up one of these for the boys room:

It's the Hemnes 6-drawer chest in the blue stain and it's on sale for $164.99 (reg. 329.99) !!!

I love it not only because of the blue stain finish but because I know that it is well made and will stand up to my not-so-gentle boys. The reason that I know this is because Kevin(DH) has had this exact one in natural wood for 4 years and it's still in great shape.

So my dilemma is, do I take the little boy that stayed home from school today because of a snotty nose and a bit of a cough, or do I wait and go tomorrow (or friday if we don't ski) but have to take 3 kids with me because they are off school?

And will they even have it in stock? ....

Or I could just stay home and do something crafty...

Does this look too busy?

Testing some free goodies to make my blog prettier to look at, but I'm trying to decide if this is a bit too pretty...

What do you think?

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Thanks :)

Look what I did today..

Let's see if I can actually keep this blog going!

Here is a layout that I did for Scrapshotz Fabulous Friday Blueprint Challenge on their blog http://scrapshotz.blogspot.com/

It was perfect for the photos, and was so quick to put together!





Hopefully I'll be back in a bit to post a few card photos, since that's what I am working on later today.

New blog... 1st post

Welcome to my new blog!