In all their goodness...

Time to share the whole sha-bang for my Label Tulip LO's! This month, instead of doing the usual GDT lift, we did a fun little photo swap instead. I got to scrap the crazy-talented Alexis.

Forced myself to scrap with some of the papers in the kit that weren't my typical color palette. Pretty happy with how it turned out!

FINALLY played with some spray ink. Boy, that stuff is a MESS, and it takes quite a bit of practice!

Our challenge this month was to use song lyrics as the title or journaling of your LO. Being the huge Dave Matthews Band fan that I am, I had to pick a DMB song...Rapunzel. I guess I could have picked a song with a more manly title, but it's the lyrics that really remind me of Bryan.

Speaking of Bryan, it was his turn for the "Family Canvas Project" as I have now officially titled it. For this canvas, I went with a fairly simple design. Bryan's a pretty simple guy, and a fru-fru canvas just doesn't suit him. Now, all I have left is to make a canvas of myself. Ugh.

And, I can't have a month without some sort of little project. Right? So, I made a little book about Sake from the Autumn Leaves/Heather Bailey mini-folders that I cut in half. You can view the rest of the book here.

I'll keep adding to this book as the year goes on. It is a GREAT way to use up old supplies, and bits of this and that that you have lying around in your stash. I've been in a real purging mood lately. And, it feels good to clean out my scrap room!

Now, for something that I am really excited to share! Here is my first LO for the new challenge blog that I am designing for: So...Tell Me Your Story. The first (well, actually second...but first for me) was to scrap about your name. How you got it. What it means. A nickname. Whatever.

There's actually a funny story behind the LO. I never really knew why my parents named me Holly. I just figured it was because I was born the day after Christmas. Guess not. First, I called my dad and asked him, "So, why did you name me Holly." His response was, "You'll have to ask your mom. I wanted to name you Trixie." You did not! My dad has the weirdest sense of humor. "No, I didn't. But, I really don't know. Your mom just picked it out. Actually, do you remember that dog that your mom had when you were born." I did. Her name was Heidi Noel. She was a mean little schnauzer that totally hated the fact that I had come along, and stolen her attention. Anyway, my dad says, "I always thought Holly Nicole sounded a lot like Heidi Noel. But, that was just me." YOU NAMED ME AFTER THE DOG!?! My dad just kept chuckling, and told me to ask my mom. So, I did. "No, I did not name you after the dog! Where does your dad come up with these crazy things? We picked out the name together. We both just liked Holly I guess." Okay, so how I go my name wasn't all that interesting of a story in and of itself. But, my dad's crazy sense of humor certainly made for a fun LO. Funny guy. Well, that's all for today. Time to settle in, and catch up on my blog reading. I'm only a day behind this time (as opposed to weeks or months). TTFN!

Last of the sneaks...

So, that's the last of my Label Tulip sneaks for July's kit. Be sure to check out the full reveal tomorrow! And, don't forget to stop by LT tonight for a chat with myself and my fellow Tulip Girls. It starts at 6:30 pm PST/9:30 pm EST. Be there, or be square! ;0)

U.P. to the D.A.T.E.

So, I promised you a peek. Unfortunately, I still haven't finished up the last of my good for Label Tulip. But, I did get my first LO done for So...Tell Me Your Story. The challenge will officially be posted on the 15th, but here's a little peek to tide you over...

Lots of October Afternoon yumminess goin' on there. Probably my favorite line right now. Well, aside from the ever-loved Hambly and American Crafts goodies. Speaking of Hambly, the tutorial for my mini-book is up at Label Tulip, and can be viewed here. You have until 10 am PST on July 15th to post up your version of the mini-book to the Label Tulip gallery to be entered to win a 6 month subscription to Label Tulip. In addition, I will be selecting one participant to receive this sweet little RAK.

More details can be found here.

Ahhhh...the weekend. This was a weekend filled with favorites. My favorite breakfast (warm blueberry muffins).

My favorite portrait of Bryan that I've ever taken. He hates having his picture taken, but I NEEDED it to wrap up the last of my LT projects. You'll see. It was just a total bonus that it came out so well. It just looks like him.

Plus, I had to take a new self-portrait of myself. Ugh. I've not been into the whole self-portrait thing lately. Just feelin' the ickies about the way I look lately. But, whadda' ya' know...it didn't come out half-bad.

I've spent lots of time scrapping today. And, lots of time with my favorite little snuggle bug asleep under my scrap table.

Isn't she adorable? I love how her little tongue just pokes out all the time. At first, it was because she lost all of her baby teeth at once. But, they've grown in now, and it's still a hangin'!

And yay for me! I finally bought this:

It isn't the treadmill I had originally wanted. But, after years of riding horses when I was younger, I've got some painful knees. They don't bother me often...unless I'm running. Then, they pop like crazy, and it's a wincing pain. So, it probably is best that I found some sort of alternative to jarring them along on a treadmill. Bryan convinced me to try this elliptical machine, and I LOVED it. So happy I decided to get one. Although, I have to wait about 3 weeks to get it. They were sold out at the PX. Must be popular. So, I had to order it. *sigh* Oh, well. I've waited this long to get in shape. What's another couple of weeks? Knock on wood.

So, how was everyone else's weekend? Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!

sundays...

Okay, so I never got around to posting anymore sneaks on Friday. That's because I still haven't had any time to scrap. But, that's about to change a soon as I wrap up this post. Today is the day for the hubs to take the little ones off my hands for a few hours. So, I will leave you with promises of sneaks to come later on this afternoon. And, this...

Please join me over at the Label Tulip challenge forum at 3 pm EST (12pm PST) for my class Use Your Scraps: Hambly Mini-Book. It's from those sneaks I showed you a couple of posts ago. The book in its entirety can be viewed here. Bust out those Hambly scraps I know you all hoard, and meet me over there to learn how to make this quick little mini. It's the perfect size to toss in your purse, and use as a handy little brag book. You have until the end of the anniversary party to whip it up, post it up, and earn yourself an entry into the drawing for the 6 month subscription to Label Tulip's fabulous kits! Plus, I will pick one winner from all the participants in my mini-book project tutorial to receive a sweet little RAK that will be featured on my challenge post going up this afternoon. For now, I'm off to put some glue to paper. I'll meet you back here in a few hours!

PARTY TIME!

So, I mentioned Label Tulip's big anniversary party a couple of posts back. Well, let the fun begin! The first challenge will be posted today on the forum at 12 pm EST, and is being hosted by the fabulous Waleska. Your participation in the challenge will earn you an entry to win a FREE 6 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO LABEL TULIP! So, what are you waiting for? Head on over, and check it out! It's worth the trip anyway just to see the fabulous new look to the site. Cindee did such a great job with the design:

This is just the beginning of the 5-day anniversary celebration, so keep checking back...here or there...every day for new challenges and events. I'll keep ya'll posted! And, don't forget to enter the first challenge. All you have to do is lift any one of the Tulip Girls' layouts, and post it to the gallery. Have it uploaded by July 15th with "TG Lift Challenge" posted in the subject line, and you will be entered to win one of 3 one-month subscriptions to Label Tulip. There's so many fabulous layouts to choose from at the Tulip Girl Gallery. Just pick one, and get to scrappin'! All of the Tulip Girls will be working together to choose the 3 winners. And, don't forget to check back on the forum at 12pm EST today for Waleska's challenge.

I'm thinking you might find a couple more sneaks here today, so be sure to check back. TGIF, and I hope everyone's weekend looks promising! Mine will be a busy one filled with lots of scrapping. How about you? Anything exciting?