Favourite Books

I love to read. I don't usually have much time to read for pleasure, but when I do, it is such a wonderful treat. I also like to record my feelings and impressions of the books I read. That way I can recall which authors I want to read more of or which books I want to recommend to friends and family.

When my store-bought reading log recently ran out, I decided to make my own. I decorated this little notebook with ribbon scraps, Prima flowers and flocked brads and the cutest sparkly letters. Inside I used one of my journalling stamps to create lines and spaces for my thoughts. It sits proudly on my desk, reminding me how much I love to read!

Last night I started Patricia Cornwell's newest tome, The Scarpetta Factor. (a Christmas present from my bro). Looks like a good one and I can't wait to record all my thoughts about it in my new little notebook.

More Sunshine...

I was so inspired by the layout I did for the TSF Christmas sketch contest that I decided to make a second page to go with it. I used the same My Little Shoe Box papers with some added embellishments from Portafolia. And this is the first time in a long while that I haven't used a sketch for a layout. These pictures taken on Christmas day and Dec 28th in Punta Gorda make me just so very happy, especially when I look out today at the cold January snow!

Christmas in the sun

We spent Christmas in Florida this year. A real treat. To honour this non-traditional holiday, I created this layout using a Christmas sketch by Karan over at Sketchabilities. I substituted palm trees for the traditional fir tree elements. The pinks and greens of these My Little Shoe Box papers seemed a good compliment to the colours.

Mother's Day Card

It's never too early to start making cards I say! I got some inspiration over at
"lil red wagon" blog. The challenge this week is to use pins on a card. Here they are as antennae for my butterfly. Pretty cool! I used My Little Shoe Box papers.

Advent Calendar

We have a special tradition in our house in the lead up to Christmas. I always fill an advent calendar for my DH. His old Laura Secord one was looking pretty tattered so I decided to scrapbook one when Karen Foster came out with those cute ones ready to decorate.

I used pp from Die Cuts with a View, chipboard letters in black and white from BG, vinyl Thickers, and Stickles in Holly and Diamond.

I love how the little drawers hold so much chocolate. He loved it!

Christmas Cards

It's that time of year again when we send special hand made greetings around the world. I still need to make a few more cards. I made a dozen for my mom to give away. Here are a couple of them. I love how the pearls really finish off the look of these cards.

The best friends in the world

I have the best friends in the world. These layouts make me smile when I think how special my friends are to me. Thank you!