Goodbye Holidays...

Today, the closest thing I got to scrapping was taking photos of the project I'm working on. Instead of being creative, we worked on packing up the holidays. On the one hand, it's sad knowing the "cool" holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas & New Years) are behind us. On the other hand I'm sort of looking forward to things calming down for a while.

While Frank and Emily cleared off the tree, I spent some time cleaning out the holiday stuff we didn't need. Two giant garage bags later, and I felt like I actually accomplished something. Tomorrow I'll start working on my bedroom which has turned into a dumping ground for the past few months!

Tonight I went to the city to celebrate my sister- in- law's birthday...great meal...but now I'm pooped. I was out way too late. I'm a wimp! I came home at around midnight and to Emily who was still awake! She is still crying about the removal of the Food Network from our cable provider. I give them one week and then Fios, here we come!

Tomorrow we go back into the city to see Bye Bye Birdie. I suspect I'll get little scrappng done BUT I will finally pack up my scrappy little gifts. They are going all over... NJ, Upstate NY, North Carolina, Illinois and Mass. It took me a while but they will be sent this week! Yeah!

Until tomorrow... Have a happy, scrappy day!

Project..."Finish My Projects!!"

Happy 2010! It's hard to believe a new year is upon us...and how I wish I accomplished more in 2009! That said, I successfully completed my "Project 365" which was an amazing experience. I must admit, life without taking a photo a day will be strange for a while but I have a plan.

Starting in May, 2010 I will launch (get a load of the lingo), "Project...Life at 40!" The fabulous Becky Higgins has put together another great kit ("Project Life") and I'm up for the challenge! I thought it would be interesting to chronicle my 40th year through photos and journaling. This means taking a "365" break...for about 146 days. Then, I'll be back. :)

In the meantime, I've decided to start off this decade with.."Project...Finish My Projects!!" Looking at my unfinished projects is getting old...and frustrating. So, I will use this opportunity (and this blog), to get some work done. Each day I'll post updates, hopefully with photos, of what I'm working on at the moment. I've wanted to do this for a while now but I wasn't able to accomplish both this blog and my 365. I have high hopes!

So, for my first entry, this is what I'm working on today...

I can't show the finished project just yet because I'm surprising a few people. Unfortunately, this should have been done days ago but I'm working on the finishing touches today.

Wishing you all a very happy, scrappy and healthy 2010!

Failing to multi task...

This year has been full of challenges that I never expected. Although I've finished a project here and there, I thought I would accomplish so much more! For the 0 people that actually check in here from time to time, I DO intend to continue with this blog! My 365 project is almost complete and my time can be spent posting over on this side of Scrapronicity. My goal is to start another 365 type of project in May (to chronicle my 40th year) but until then I will try and work on the several...several...several unfinished projects I have on deck. I need to make 2010 my most creative year ever!

I'm hoping some of my 365 buddies with keep me company over here and I promise to entertain you as much as possible!

See you right after the holiday!

Jodi :)

I Want It All...

Emily has been watching High School Musical 2 lately...apparently it's better than the first movie. ;) Although she is more of the Gabriella type, I'm more likely to hear Sharpay's songs over and over again..."I want it all" being one of them. As I listen I hear the words of a spoiled little brat yet I realize, I want it all too! I mean, I guess we all do. For me it's not about money and fame, it's about the ability to do it all. I want to wake up in the morning with enough energy to get through the day. I want to make sure my kids are happy and healthy. I want to have enough time to be the Class Mom and Brownie leader, PTO member and newsletter writer. I want to be an edgy, combat boot wearing Martha Stewart! I want to finish the 100 things I need to do in my house and the 100 scrapbooking projects that are unfinished (or not even started). Sadly, we can want it all but only have, well, some of it. ;)

Although I wasn't able to post last week, I actually worked on something! Frank turned 40 so I made him a "40 Things We Love About You" box! This is one of those gifts that you can make for anyone and it can be as easy or as complicated as you want to make it. It had 40 different pieces of paper, each containing a reason we love him. Some were from me, some from Emily and Liam...even some from the dog! Emily designed some of the paper and the inside/top of the box. It was fun to do and even more fun when he opened it...

Today I'm continuing to work on some gifts for some of my friends. Back in March I participated in a "I'll make something for you" Facebook gift giving extravaganza! LOL I make something for 5 people, each of them make something for five people, etc. Well, I finally started and without giving too much away, here's a sneak peek...

Trying to organize my life...

In theory I would like to post here more often. With the end of summer and school starting I fear my projects will once again collect dust. :( So, in an effort to keep sane this school year, I've decided to get organized with my schedule! Between Liam's therapy, his playgroup, picking up Emily and dropping her off and her art class, I'm keeping busy. On the other hand, I hereby declare Fridays...scrap day! My plan is to work on a project...any project...and blog that day. Chances are I won't have finished projects but I'll just post what I'm working on. I do hope I fit more scrapping in throughout the week, but for now...I have a plan! Meanwhile, a few days ago I found a Wonder Bread container and Emily was excited to use it for her sandwich each day. Only a scrapper would be irked by the fact that this container was so boring. So, my dear Em found a surprise in her lunch bag the next day... rub-ons make me happy. :)

The party is over!

I cannot believe another convention is behind me...I'm already looking forward to 2010! I had an amazing time and took some terrific classes. This year it wasn't the quantity (since I usually take more) but the quality. I actually learned a lot which honestly doesn't always happen! I still haven't unpacked and as usual none of my projects are finished but I don't care! I had a blast . :)

I won the Paper Crafts contest again this year which is always nice! There weren't many entries which is sort of sad but there isn't much insentive to enter to be honest. :( The prizes are really lame (I hate to sound ungrateful but they are so blah) and I've never heard of anyone getting published with a convention layout/card. Oh well, for me it's the fun of doing it so I figure, why not? Sadly my card will not be returned so I'm glad I have the photos. I made a similar "tie dye" for the CK Camp contest and won that too! (After seeing "Hair" on broadway in May, I sort of find myself in a "hippie" phase at the moment-LOL) This birthday card was made using a clear piece of acrylic, alcohol ink and my daughter's "Spin Art" machine. I was amazed that it worked so well!! As far as submitting to CKC, I think this will be the last time but I certainly won't give up on other contests. :)
I'll post some convention photos when I actually get something done...I hope to do some scrappy work this weekend! :)

Follow my Twitter...

...while i'm at CKC PA! So far just relaxing & looking forward to tomorrow! Love the shirts this year...have a pic on my Twitter. :) One says "it's all fun and games until someone loses an eyelet" HA!! I love that! My Twitter name is Scrapronicity...