Papertrunk, Flowers and music sheets OH MY!!!!

I have not created a tutorial vid in several weeks so thought I would make one this Friday. Hope you enjoy it and let me know if you give the flower technique a try.

Cheers and Happy Friday to ya!

Wendi

You can also view it at YOUTUBE

A relaxing Sunday afternoon---AHHHHHHHH!!!!

Thursday afternoon I received my first Bad Girls Kit -- talk about total WOW! There was so much goodness inside that I had to start playing on Friday evening. I created 4 -- YEP FOUR-- pages on Friday night. Can't wait to show them to you. Until then I thought I would share a few pages that I made a few weeks ago.








On all three of my layouts I folded and scrunched my patterned paper to create dimension. Both are great techniques -- and they are free. A leaf is a lovely embellishments but it can be even better if you fold and bend it before adhering it to your page. Cluster several leaves and flowers together, as I did in my first layout, and you have a lovely dimensional embellishment. For tips on how I created the shadow box (on the third layout) just scroll down and you will find the directions I gave a few weeks ago. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for leaving me a message and letting me know that you stoped by to say hello. It means the world to me. I really do hope that you have a spectacular week -- HUGS!

W-

My sweetie turned 40!!!!

We had a big party at our home last weekend to celebrate my hubby's 40th birthday. We drank, we danced and we laughed with friends. It was a very memorable "ADULTs ONLY" party. Everyone left their kids at home and it was so nice to be grown-up for just a few hours. I think we may have to have grown-up parties more often.

GUESS WHAT!!!!?????

So the big new is .........I am a BAAAAAD GIRLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
You can find my new projects at BAD GIRLS KITS!!!

SHHHHHHHHH

I have a REALLY BIG SECRET to share!!! It is so cool and I am so excited. I should be able to tell you tomorrow ---WOOHOOOOOO!!!!! I am going to get my party on.

Well, actually, I am. I am throwing my DH an "ADULTS ONLY 40th BIRTHDAY PARTY" tomorrow. At the moment I have 30 RSVPs, so we should have a packed house. We are going to have so much fun.
Here's wishing you and yours a really sweet and sexy Valentines Day!
W-

My sweetie bought me a camera!!!!!!!

I have been begging for a new camera -- and he surprised me this past weekend with a CANON 20D. This a great camera for me to start learning the basics of photography and I am so thrilled. So far it has been so much fun. Below are a few shots that I have taken the last few days.








I am such a "baby" at this -- so if you have any suggestions, great websites, or general tips, let me know. I am all ears.

Hugs,
W

PAPER TRUNK!!!!!!!!

The new Paper Trunk is here!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!! I am so honored to be a member of the Trunk Design Team -- the product is amazing and all of the ladies are all wonderfully talented.

Soooo -- take a look at the SPECTACLAR new line.

This is MAYBE BABY! I love the detailed patterns and the totally scrumptious color palate. The possibilities are endless!





This is the SOCIALITE! The colors and the patterns are simply fantastic.

We witnessed History -- We were there on Inauguration Day!!!!!!

We did it! America did it! I was so honored to be on the National Mall with MILLIONS of people and witness the inauguration of President Obama. It took us only minutes to get on the Mall. We took the Metro into the city from Virginia. Easy Peasy! We watched the Inauguration on the big screen -- cheered with all of the people -- and cried tears of joy! And, then it was time to go home. It took us FOUR (YES FOUR) hours to get out of the city. The boys were exhausted and cold. At one point they broke down crying because they were so cold but they pulled it together. In the end, I know it was an unforgettable day. One they will never forget. Despite the cold and the crowds people were polite and kind. I chatted with strangers in the crowds and everyone stayed in good spirit. What a day! What a wonderful day!

Now, I have a dilemma. I am actually intimidated by the significance of the day and not sure at the moment how I will scrapbook these images. I have yet to scrapbook Obama's Rally in Leesburg Virginia. I think it is kind of like my wedding photos that I have not scrapbooked. I THINK that I want to create a Obama album but that seems like a BIG task -- so I am not sure what I will do. I have also collected a lot of memorabilia and need to include it in the album. I would appreciate any suggestions.

As always thanks for stopping by and HUGS to ya,
W-

Hawaii was beautiful!

I had such a wonderful time and experienced the wonderful Aloha spirit of Hawaii. The people, the food, the weather and the culture -- WOW! Amazing! I will return.