Cropping the Aquarium

Here are my most recent pages from my trip to the aquarium:

I finished the following pages this morning:

I cut these letters on my Cricut. It took me a couple tries to get them right, but I'm learning.

I've also been working on an afghan for my new niece.

Back at it

I've been working on organizing my craft area/room...again. I've attempted this several times before, but haven't ever found a 'system' that has worked for me. I decided I'd try again this weekend. Partially due to the FlyLady, and partially because it's cluttered nature was hindering any attempt of progress. Each day I don't crop means I'm one more day behind. However, when I get things done, I can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

So, I found a craft cart online, and then made a trip to Target to pick it up. I really haven't wanted to spend any more money on the organization, but figured out that my 'free' way of organizing wasn't working at all. I was very excited to get started with the organization. So much so that I've labeled each drawer, and certain 'topics' are ready to crop - paper and all! How exciting for me! The drawers hold 12x12 paper perfectly. I'll post a pic soon, to show you want I'm talking about, because I know this is about as clear as mud.

Since organizing, I've been able to find my table top once again, which has inspired me to get moving! I've completed two pages since Saturday. If you know anything about my cropping, this is a record pace! The pages aren't anything fancy at all, but you know what? They're done, and that's what matters to me at this point.

My cropping style has changed drastically since making my first scrapbook, and I actually prefer the old better. It's more elaborate, while at this point I feel like I'm just slapping pictures on colored paper. Oh wait, maybe it feels that way, because that's what I'm actually doing! I'm ashamed to admit that though. Maybe I can tap into the inner craftiness some day...but for now, a little progress is better than none at all.

Making progress

I've been working on the Linen Brick stitch afghan lately, but in my little bit of free time, when I haven't had the afghan with me, I've accomplished this...

2 more pages in the 'pre-made' scrapbook,

I've cut the pieces for Baby E's black and pink polka dot dress. A sample of the fabric is under the ribbon...Now what? I don't know. Guess I'll call mom and ask...

Lastly, I took about 10 minutes and converted my previous centerpiece to a wreath for the inside of my front door.

I'm still not happy with the wreath, so who knows what it will become next. Plus, it fell off its makeshift hangar, and it no longer a circle. Oh well, so much for that. I'll stick with crocheting.

Random-ness

I've not had many creations to show you lately, but I have made 4 scrapbook pages. I'm trying to actually crop some things, to help shrink the hopeless pile of stuff in my craft room. the pages are quite simple, but who cares? They're done!

I'm still working on the linen color brick stitch afghan, and am making a lot of progress on it! I think it is coming out nicely, and the color is a nice neutral that goes with match most any room in the house.

I also am working on a tiny blanket for the hospital babies. I also found a pattern and will be making Baby E some mittens, now that it has gotten cold.

I've also been contemplating what our Christmas cards will be this year. I need to stop thinking and start stamping...

Bumps in the Road

Thanks very much to Cousin M, who helped me figure out my issues with leaving blog comments. The issue is now corrected, and if you notice something else wrong, you can now comment, and let me know! :)

I didn't get the yellow afghan finished this weekend, but hope to have it completed soon. I did though, get to work on one of my scrapbooks. It's one a friend gave to us when Baby E was born. It's the kind where you choose you pictures, and stick them on the pre-designed pages. I've never considered doing one of these before, but I'm changing my mind. I'm finally getting my pictures together, and have now completed 3 pages. Here they are:

I've always made pages from 'scratch' before, but guess what? Baby E is almost 4 months old, and I haven't even begun her album. That a bad mommy I am. I'm also the type of girl who is a paper addict. I have to have the perfect paper for each page. So, it takes me about an hour just to pick out 1 sheet. I'm not kidding. This album though, has saved me! I'm doing the 'highlights' here, and her other album will be more comprehensive - whenever I get to it, that is! I pick up more pictures tomorrow, so I'll be completing additional pages soon.