My 12x12 layout for the May kit Contest

Whether or not I win at least I'm getting some layouts done. Wish me luck!

May Kit from the Scrapbook Nook

My local scrapbook store hosts a monthly kit and contest. They are $5 and all you need to do is use some of everything in the kit on your project. You can enter cards, tags, layouts, minis etc.. They're pretty loose with the rules you're allowed to alter any of the products to fit your needs just as long as you used them. This is what was left after I made my layout.

My Mother's Day Gift to my Mom

This is the fourth year that I've made these calendars for my Mom on Mother's Day. It's a 6x6 flip desk calendar from Stampin' Up. What makes it so cool is the preforated pages. When you're done with the calendar you can remove the scrapbook pages and put them into a 6x6 album. If you need a great SU Demonstrator check out Jenny's blog and website. http://www.lakeshorestamping.com http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lakeshorestamping

Woo Hoo! I Won!

Back in March I entered my first scrapbooking contest. The Scrapbook Nook offers monthly kits which I used to create a 12x12 layout. I got an email a couple of weeks ago that I won. I was sooo excited! Customers that come into the store vote on the projects. I won a $10 gift certificate which I bought the May kit with and a few other goodies. Here is the layout.

Happy Earth Day!!!!

Reduce Reuse and Recycle

Every little bit helps!!!

Teacher Gift Mini Album

I made this album for my son's Kindergarten teacher. I used DCWV's Hittin' the Books paper collection.

Teacher Gift Mini Album Video

Twilight Zone

I know it's been a while since I posted anything and there is a very good reason for that. I've been consumed by the Twilight Saga. I had never seen any of the movies b/c I think a small part of me thought I would read the books. Well my sister finally convinced me to read Twilight. I've been obsessed ever since. Two weeks later I've read all four books plus Midnight Sun and I'm still thirsty for more.

Stephanie Meyer should have put warning labels on the cover of her books!

Warning: If you have anything planned in the next couple of weeks cancel it immediately!

Side Effects will include:
-dirty laundry piling up
-dust bunnies multiplying
-unable to think clearly
-dirty dishes in the sink
-constant urge to read just one more page
-dinner will be late to the table once or twice
-feeling of heart ache (from New Moon)
-laughing out loud
-weight loss

Needless to say I LOVED these books. A must read!!!!!!

March Kit Challenge from my local scrapbook store

The kit includes 1 12x12 piece of light blue cardstock, 1 1x12 strip of button patterned paper, 1 4x12 piece of alpha paper, about 20 dew drops, 1 set of foam Thickers and 1 bottle of Smooch ink. The kits are $5 and the whole purpose is to introduce people to new products. It was a great deal b/c the thickers and smooch are around $5 ea. This was the first time I had used the smooch ink. If you have ever used the smooch spritz you know how intense the color is and the same is true for the ink. I will be submitting the layout below in the challenge, if it wins I will get a $10 dollar gift certificate to the store.

Cute as a Button 12x12 Layout

This is what I came up with from the items in the March kit. It was a little challenging b/c there were some colors and items that I wouldn't normally use. But it was fun and I was able to complete a layout. Which as you may know I'm really behind on.

St. Patty's Day Hello from The Kelley Girls

Happy St. Patty's Day

Top O' the Mornin' to Ya

Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams, and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes.
That's the Irish for you!

Eat, Drink and be Merry!!!!

Both of my family crests

Buy Two Get One FREE!!!!

Spring is on it's way and Uppercase Living has a great promotion to help celebrate!!!

When we think of Spring we think fresh and new. The new Spring/Summer catalog has many new products to help freshen up and give your home a new look!!!! This is a great time to do just that with the buy two get one FREE promotion!!!! If you need help choosing colors or sizes please don't hesitate to call or email me. I will be happy to help you decide on a color or size, take an order over the phone or you can also place an order on my website. http://tarakelley.uppercaseliving.net

Lil' Girl Chipboard House

This is a cute little chipboard house that was so fun and easy to make. I filled it with a few picture of myself when I was a little girl. It was amazing to see how much my youngest daughter Adelyn looks like me at that age.

Adelyn's Birthday Banner

This is the banner I made for Adelyn's first birthday. I also made one that says Happy Birthday but it doesn't have the little things hanging from the bottom. I used the XL pendent die from sizzix. This was a really quick and fun project to make.

My Little Sweetheart - 52 Project

This was our first time going to the Mother & Son Sweetheart Dinner Dance. I had such a great time with my little man. There was a live band, which Loch thought was really cool. We danced pretty much the whole time. I hope this will be the first of many, sooooo special!!!!

My Birthday - 52 Project

I had a wonderful birthday with my family. These are the birthday cards that my two oldest made for me. Thanks guys for a great birthday.

My first Scrapbooking Expo - 52 Project

Last Sunday I went to my first Scrapbooking Expo. My husband watched the kids and it was wonderful. I wasn't on a schedule and was able to lose track of time for a while. These are the things I picked up with the exception of the Bind-it-all. I found some great deals. My wonderful Mom sent me some money for my birthday. I finally went to Hobby Lobby with my 40% off coupon and picked up the bind-it-all. I'm so excited to use it!!!! Thanks Mom and Hubby!!!

My Starving Child!!! LOL

My daughter Claire will be three at the end of the month, but she has an appetite of a 16 year old boy. On this particular night she had three helpings at dinner. After dinner she saw some left over crackers on the counter and asked for them. I told her no she just had dinner and she was going to get a tummy ache. I went out of the room and when I came back in this is what I found. She had eaten right through the plastic wrap and ate half of the crackers. Luckily I was able to get the plastic wrap out of mouth. I mean OMG who does that? What a stinker!!!

Messy Night

We took the older two to messy night at Lochlan's school. The school puts this on once a year so the kids can do all kinds of messy things that you might not want to do in your house. (Shaving cream, painting, playdough, sand and water table, stamping, bingo daubers, bubble painting.) We had a great time!!

Hickory Dickory Dock!!

Lochlan had a Tea Party in his Kindergarten class. Each child had to stand up and recite a nursery rhyme and bring a prop. He did so well and he loved his prop b/c he could slide the mouse up and down the clock. Great job Loch!!!!