Return to the Real World

Scrubby and I just returned from Thanksgiving week in Florida. No internet, no scrappin' just lots of food, golf and relaxing. We actually went shopping at MIDNIGHT on Thanksgiving Day. Quite the adventure, I must say. I found the most terrific Scrapbook supplies while shopping. I'm anxious to add some of them to my "in progress" projects. And am inspired to start some new projects. While our sojourn in Florida was super great, I'm glad to get back to the Craft Cave, Life on the {Scrap} Beach and my projects.
I recently received an RAK from Velma (of the famed Velma Flower technique) and I am anxious to make a vid of the amazing box of goodies she sent. I have three, count them three, kits from Tiffany to open and vid also. I should be able to get the vids made this week. I'm all a twitter to open the kits and check out the entire box of RAK goodies from Velma. Life is good!! Scrappin' Sistahs are the best!!
Live long & prosper,
Weezie

Altered Cigar Boxes

I have been asked if I alter cigar boxes in any other way except to accomodate mini albums. I have altered cigar boxes and made purses. I put together a slide show of these purses. When I finish all my "mini" projects I will make other purses as they were quite fun.

Live long & prosper,
Weezie

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Veterans' Day

I thought it appropriate to thank my son, Scott and his wife, Autumn, for the years of military service they have provided to our country. They are terrific individuals and I am ever so proud of them.

My son and his wife have served our Country in times of peace and in times of conflict. They continue to serve, often putting their personal goals aside. I recognize and honor their willingness to serve, protect and defend. Freedom is never free.

Thank you for watching.

Live long & prosper,
Weezie

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Scrap Beach November Virtual Crop Mini

I've posted the vids of the Give Away Mini I created for the November Virtual Crop. Kathryn will be hosting on 11/07/2009 at 9:00pm EST. I really love the way this project looks. I alway feel gratified when a completed project turns out well. I would love to keep this one in my "collection" and fill it with pix and journaling. I hope the winner will enjoy her new aquisition.

Live long & prosper,
Weezie

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Nostalgia

I've finished the Virtual Crop Mini and will be finishing up the altered box today. It is a tradition of mine, to add buttons from my mother's button box to my projects. I was looking for buttons to add to the altered box and a tremendous feeling of nostalgia hit me. As I look through the mass of buttons my mother saved, I always get the feeling she's watching as I "discover" the beauty in her individual buttons. There are so many, that I constantly find another one with a neat, unique shape, interesting dimension or distinctive color. As I look at my finished projects, I feel fortunate to have this treasure to add and a deep sense of pride. Using these buttons brings warm memories of my childhood when, as my mother sewed and repaired our clothing, I would sit on the floor next to her and look through this button box. As I send off my projects, I think of the visual pleasure adding these buttons brings. I think, in my way, I'm paying honor to my mother for giving me her love and sacrificing for our family.I hope others have an appreciation of the "history" of the buttons on my projects.
Live long & prosper,
Weezie