WARNING: There is a touch of graphic/disturbing content for animal lovers. Be aware my family is full of hunters/fishermen and fur trappers.

Both of my boys are members of the Conservation Club at school, which is by far one of the best clubs to be involved in due to the fact that they get outdoors help and explore wildlife. In this particular photo, they are just completing the building of several bunny habitats.

I can't tell you how excited I am for these next two photos. Since we've been really getting into our ebay business, I needed a clean work space to do all my duties. I spent 5-6 hours one day preparing my office to a more user-friendly status. This picture was taken on March 11, 2014 and my office has stayed primarily in this state since then. I threatened all who entered to make sure it does.

Nicholas is heavy into trapping this year and Kaila has no problem helping either. They were able to trap this beaver on this day and were ecstatic.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am an avid scrapbooker. I'm constantly seaching for different ways to utilize space and organize. I saw this idea on Pinterest and have to say that I'm liking it so far. I was able to fit several supplies in this revolving tray that I purchased from Harbor Freight.

Oh, look...it's the children we took to see Divergent, which was great. We had a good time and can't wait for the next movie in 2015!

This photo was taken after a delicious breakfast at King's - my favorite breakfast restaurant. I order the sausage biscuits everytime...amongst other items.

I created the layout below using a Scrap Friends sketch.

Look who wanted to learn to make "snacks" a.k.a. pie crust with cinnamon/sugar. It was too cute.

Here are some other layouts from my scrap weekend.

Sketchabilities - #101

Not sure whose sketch this is.

 

Citrus Twist Sketch

Um Wow Sketch

Um Wow Sketch

Pagemaps Sketch

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Shawn

As usual, I don't have a lot of time or energy for a huge update. So, I'm just going to update you with some recent layouts.

I used a Sketchabilities sketch for this one.

I used a Pagemaps sketch for this one.

I used a Helen Croft sketch for this one.

I used a Nuts About Sketches sketch for this one.

I used a Nuts About Sketches sketch for this one.

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Shawn

Sketchabilities Reveal Day

It is with great pride and a little dismay that I end my term with Sketchabilities. I am very proud to have been on Karan's design team and dismayed that I will no longer get those beautiful sketches in advance.

I thank Karan for entrusting me with designing layouts using her sketches :)

I used an amazing kit from The Scrapping Spot. Speaking of which, they'll be having their April kit up for sale soon. Get yours before they're gone!

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Shawn

It's another fantastic reveal day at Sketchabilities. This layout came together so fast. I used 3-4 different punches to help out. There are a lot of different takes on this sketch, so be sure to check them out.

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Shawn

 It's reveal day at Sketchabilities!!!! I LOVE reveal day! How can you not adore Karan's sketches? They are so detailed. I always look forward to seeing what the awesome design team does with the sketch :)

 

Here are a couple cards that I made for my adorable nieces :)

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Shawn

Here's another AMAZING sketch from Karan Gerber at Sketchabilities. Get on over the message board for some exciting changes :)




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Shawn

If you're here regarding the cancelled Cardabilities Blog Hop - scroll down for your chance to win the RAK that I'm still offering :)

Otherwise, feast your eyes on this awesome prize that Karan at Sketchabilities is offering in celebration of over 500 followers!

Zip over to Sketchabilities and comment as to what you would do with this kit if you happen to win it.

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Shawn

***If you're here regarding the Cardabilities (cancelled) blog hop - scroll down for you chance to win the RAK that I'm still offering :)***

Here is the newest Sketchabilities sketch just revealed today. I LOVE this sketch! It is perfect for the snow-related photos...obviously.



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Shawn

Here's the Sketchabilities' reveal for December 30, 2010. I loved this sketch because all of the snowflakes. I'm allo about Winter layouts :) I flipped it and added two more photos.

It's Sketchabilities Reveal Day!!! It always seems like such a long time between reveals. I just love Karan's sketches! This one is perfect for Christmas layouts. I started out by cutting some cone shaped pieces of cardstock to adhere my decorative punched lines to. It was extremely easy, but time consuming. I really like how they turned out though.

Be sure and check the website for other great examples for this sketch ;)




My darling son, Blake covered in gifts. The smile on his face says it all!

Sketchabilities Reveal

Sponsor Giveaway: - Technique Junkie-The Technique Junkie Newsletter was started in 2002 as a resource for Rubber Stamping Techniques. The Newsletter is published every-other month, featuring 15 or more stamping techniques in step-by-step format.

Each technique has a corresponding pictorial online, and a full page of inspirational artwork by the talented Technique Junkie Newsletter Designers. To date, over 600 Techniques have been published, by far the largest and most extensive library of rubber stamping tutorials available.

The prize would be a Fancy Folds and Motion Paper Crafts CD (Value $17.95) and a one year on-line subscription to the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

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How to Win: Create a card using Sketch #36 and link using Mr Linky, you have until Dec 12 to complete!

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Oh-My-Goodness!!!! How could you not totally LOVE this sketch??? This is my all-time FAVORITE!!!



I used a kit from The Scrapping Spot. I cut out my own clouds and used my cricut for the flourish.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit the Sketchabilities' website for more examples of the awesome sketch!

Shawn

Wahooooo! It's Sketchabilities Reveal Day! I love being able to share Karan's sketches and the layout that I do for each sketch with you! I always feel so inspired when given a new sketch.

I used a kit from The Scrapping Spot, which incidentally sold out very quickly. I don't have many Fall-type supplies, so this was perfect for the photos of my son that were taken on Thanksgiving Day.

Just a heads-up, Sketchabilities currently has a new Design Team call running. So, if you're interested in Karan's sketches, check out the blog/message board for further details.

Thanks for peeking and please zip over to the Sketchabilities blog for some AWESOME examples of Karan's amazing sketch :)

Shawn

Sketchabilities!!!

It's another Sketchabilities' Reveal Day!!! I am so thrilled to be on this team and get these sketches early :) Halloween and Sketches...what more do you need? For me, Halloween is without-a-doubt my favorite holiday to scrap. I don't know what it is about it, but it makes me happy. Here's this week's sketch. Enjoy and be sure you upload your take on the sketch at Sketchabilities.

This is my beloved son, Blake eating cotton candy for the first time at a church Trunk or Treat. It was a great day back in 2007.