Dude. I love you man.
This is my brother Ryan.
I am quite certain he’ll curse at me for posting this OLD and I mean OLD layout I did of him back in the day but this is pretty much all I had. He doesn’t take photos without being a goofball. Hence the title on this layout….. not much has changed. He’s my go-to computer geek… err… um…. I mean HERO when I need something fixed or have questions. He’s a genius (don’t tell him I said that!) and helps me out so much! I just got my computer off the FED EX truck yesterday afternoon and have him to thank for it! I am elated to be offically back online. No more trips to the library or borrowing laptops. LOL WOOT! WOOT!
Soooooo…. I’ve been busy. Lots goes on here during nappy time! I’ve got some fun scrappy things to share
These two are up on the Bo Bunny blog this week. Julia challenged us to do a “14 Things we Love” layout so that’s the story behind that project. Click on the image to see the details in the circles. I love so many things so it was hard to narrow it down to 14. It was a fun assignment!
Then the Love notes book just got posted on the blog today and I am so excited to start using this. I created this album as a gift to my hubby & I for Valentine’s Day. We will leave it on our nightstand next to our bed or somewhere we will both see it. It’s going to be a place we can leave each other fun notes, Thank You’s and tell each other our feelings and how much we appreciate each other or something we did. After one of us has left some comments then we will leave the his or her tag to mark the page for a quick visual reminder that there’s a new message waiting. I actually made two of these and I plan on getting it up in my ETSY shop sometime this weekend. If you want it just shoot me an email and I won’t list it! The cool thing about this is you can make one to work for your whole family and leave it out where everyone can leave “love notes” in it for each other.
This is a super special layout to me! This is my Grandma (Melba… first on the left) and each of her sisters who are alive & well! I took this photo a couple of years ago but am finally getting around to scrapping it. My Grandma is one of my HEROES in life. I have always looked up to her and have always wanted to be like her growing up. She always gives so freely of herself and has always been there for me when I’ve needed her….Always. The girls and I actually lived with her and my Grandpa for about 9 months while my divorce was getting finalized. I will never be able to repay her for everything she’s done for me over the years. We still talk several times a week and the girls & I miss her like crazy! It’s been hard that she doesn’t get to see Brody in person but thank goodness for email, phones, and blogs right? LOL Anyway, I love this photo of her with her sisters. They are all very close and I will treasure this!
Okay! I picked up one of those white Making Memories desktop organizer things at Michael’s on clearance the other day. My scrappy table has been driving me nuts so it was time for a little re-organizing!! I did have this long rectangular basket on my table but it ended up being the catch-all and accumulated nothing but dust and junk. I ended up putting my big glass jar of stamps in place of the basket and moving things around a bit. I am happy with how it turned out. Here’s a little before and after action for ya! Funny how one little de-clutter job can put a smile on your face!
ummmmm… what else?
I got a couple of cards created this week for Valentine’s Day. I also created this sweet Thanks card that was inspired by this week’s sketch over at 2Sketches4You. I love their sketches! They instantly inspire me everytime! I think Valentine’s Day and Halloween are my two favorite card-making holidays! I have so much fun with the color schemes! Next week will be a busy week as the girls get ready for their school parties. My iced sugar cookies are always a big hit so they ask every holiday if we can make some. I will post the recipe and some photos for those! Okay… kiddos are still napping so I better grab a shower while I can! Hope everyone has a great weekend! We have soccer games starting at 830am! Woot! Woot! 
February 6th, 2009
February 6th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Chrys Says:
ok, first of all…I’m loving all the projects! Second, this is what I got a kick out of…my spam word is Sayid!
:) LOVE LOST!!!!
February 6th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Teri Cherrington Says:
Oh doesn’t that feel great to get a little organizational clean-up done?! I’m one of those crazies that once it’s done, I’ll go back to visit just to see my clean space! LOL
**LOVE** your LO’s and projects! You ROCK!!!
February 6th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Dria Says:
I love the layouts– I need a smile and I got one here!
February 6th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
lisa Says:
i love that pic of your brother. it always cracks me up. thanks ryan for giving me my friend back!!!
great stuff you are making. so beautiful!
February 6th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Audrey Pettit Says:
So, so, so glad you’ve got your new computer and it’s up and running. I find all this computer stuff to be horribly stressful. Fortunately, my brother is sorta a computer genius, too, and he helps me out whenever I need.
Love all your scrappy stuff! You are so very talented, my friend!
February 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
~dawne Says:
Love your take on the 2Sketches sketch…it’s got a cupcake:) Your other projects are wonderful too!!
February 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Kazan Clark Says:
Oh i love this Thank you card and how you flipped the sketch. Your work is always so inspiring Shanna - thanks a bunch for playing
Hugs
Kazan
February 6th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Shantal Says:
I love the love notes idea. Don’t think Brian would participate since it involves writing and feelings! I’m so glad your computer is back. As much as I hate computer stuff, I know I’d be lost without it.
February 6th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
JOANNE Says:
Dexter and I have recently started something similar with the love notes, and I LOVE it! I hope you have fun with it. You are so creative.
February 7th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Ewonne Says:
Wow!!! So many amazing things you have here! And I love your take on the 2s4y sketch!!! ♥♥
February 7th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Savitri Says:
What great stuff you have here. The page is awesome and the cards are beautiful!
February 7th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
kerry Says:
Wow you have been busy!!
February 8th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Cheryl N Says:
love all your beautiful work!
February 8th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Justlulu Says:
You do such cute work!! Love it
February 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Katie Says:
Hey girl! I am loving all of your projects (as always)!! That 14 things LO is amazing!
Congrats on being in the fab 5 over at 2S4Y this week!
Hugs!
Katie
February 9th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Amy W. Says:
great stuff girl! (as always
)
hey, i gave you an award on my blog.
Amy
http://amywilges.typepad.com/
February 9th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Kaelene Zapata Says:
I have missed your computer time! But, am elated to see that you have been putting that time to good use! So darling, as usual!
Keep crankin’ out the cutey layouts and cards!
I’m hangin’ on with bated breath, for that cookie recipe! Wait . . . is it the same one that you put in your little gift cookbook for us last year?? YUM!!
♥ you!
February 9th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Heidi Says:
Thanks for your comment. I am glad I am not a wimp and others feel the same was I do!
Can you believe how big my Bode is!?! He is so stinkn’ huge. It is hard to believe. And Brody is getting so big too! Are you guys going to make it to AZ anytime this year?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am
tammi auayfuay Says:
Shanna your grandma is the greatest. He sister on the far right is in our Stake Primary Presidency and is so sweet too. Take care, Tammi
February 11th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Deanna Payne Says:
Love all the new stuff. You make me wish I had time to scrapbook. Maybe someday I will get my mojo back and my kids will all be in school.