Just No More Rain and More

Well, the rain has finally stopped but sadly, has left so much devastation.....schools and businesses are still closed, as are streets, parts of the highway and more.  The mall is under water, a bridge is ready to collapse - its just a mess.  I feel so, so bad for the familes evacuated from their homes..........and I heard if it were snow, it would have been over nine feet.  Lots of water..........lots. 

I did get out yesterday, and meet a friend for lunch at a great local italian place - it was like escaping to Italy in the middle of a deluge.......

And the food?  Oh, so YUM!!

So anyway, there was a special going on at Shutterfly a few weeks ago where you could get a free film strip, so I figured, why not!  I don't think it was out of the mailbox a half  hour the other day  before I did this layout, inspired by another sketch from the class ..........

 I used yellow arylic paint on an old foam stamp by Junkitz for the little area of polka dots under the title.

And I've been working on April design team projects for RAH and will be posting peeks of those soon.

For now, I'm off to the gym!!!  Knee brace still in tow, and I can't do any leg weights, but I'm cleared for the eliptical and upper body .  Yay!

Just Rain

When I say its raining here, I mean RAIN.  Tons of it, since Sunday night, 5" fell yesterday.  They've closed schools today, there are boats in streets in Cranston, about 15 miles away, moving people from their homes, rivers are overflowing  and its supposed to continue all day today.....another 3" or so.   I;'m thankful to be inside and dry in a town that still has passable roads.  And I can't wait to see some sunshine again!

Anyway, I spent most of yesterday afternoon in my scraproom.  I'm thrilled to have a grabbed a spot in  this

so was having some fun playing with Lesson One.  I completed one layout, and started a second.  I'm sort of new to creating from a sketch, but am finding they offer a great jump start -  even to a noncomformist such as myself!  I'll be scanning and sharing those two layouts over the next day or two.

I'm so longing  to see the ocean and to feel the sand between my toes - I threw this together Sunday morning while the big guy was sleeping.




I discovered some tiny shells in my stash so threw them on for an added beachy feel.

And if all goes according to plan, well,  that is as long as I'm done with my knee physical therapy as scheduled,  I'll be on that beach in about four weeks!  It can't get here fast enough!

So, speaking of physical therapy, I'm off to navigate my way through the water and spend yet another hour doing just that.  Its kind of like a spa treatment on just one  leg!

Stay dry enjoy your Tuesday!

Just Five Friday Faves

Good Friday night all!  Hope its warmer where you are than where I am.........its WICKED cold outside!!  We even had a little bit of snow this morning.  Where is spring any way?!!!

So,  these were my five faves this week.

I'm an ex-diet coke addict.  I still drink it once in a while, but only if nothing else is available.  When I was poking around the Wrentham Outlets the other day I got thirsty and discovered this.  I'd never seen one of these before, and chocolate milk is better than soda, right?

This Dooney & Bourke for the summer.

I think once I tell the big guy I found it for free shipping, he'll be all right with it.  Will let you know  on that.  Either way, its a fave.

This is too funny! 

Can't get enough of this Stampin Up' border punch,

used here, on the outside edges of the banner.

 

And Friday fave number five.  Clarin's Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch.  It rocks.

Enjoy your weekend!

Just All Done

Hey there on a Thursday!  Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!  We had fun doing a few open houses on Sunday.  Well really, open condos!  Still didn't find our perfect fit yet, but we'll persevere........

We did get inside of this.

One whole wall, in the living room, was brick, and there were two bedrooms and two baths.  It really was cool, but not quite big enough.  I'm sure I'd miss a balcony, too.

We may revisit this one, which is brand new (this is the model unit).

It does have a balcony, but the big guy wants a garage.  And that dining area may be too small. We'll see. I never imagined this would be such a difficult decision.

Anyway, the knee is coming along well.  I'm heading to my third physical therapy this morning.

And,  a quick layout from the March Studio Calico kit, Quilting Bee.

I'm hoping to get myself some scrappy time this afternoon.  Seems like its been a push for me to get any creative time this week.

Enjoy your day!

Just Thank You and More Masking Tape

An enormous thank you going out to Laura and Cosmo Cricket for this.  I was beyond thrilled to see that! 

And here's that other layout with masking tape.  Cool challenge, Celine!

Enjoy your weekend!  And oh......happy first day of spring!  Its a glorious 72 degrees here!

Just Friday

Its Friday again!  Jumping on to list the faves for the week and then I'm off to enjoy this beautiful, sunny,  sixty-somethin' degree day.

But, before I get to the faves, the good news is I'm free of that big, heavy, cumbersome knee brace.   I'm starting physical therapy on Tuesday which I'm thrilled about - shouldn't be too long getting back to the gym afer that.  I have a new brace that I have to wear for the next three weeks, but its lighter and less cumbersome.  Still got hinges on the sides, but it doesn't click when I walk, so I'm not complaining!

So anyway, first, my new Calphalon grill pan........I  did up some shrimp on it this week.  It rocks.  I love the little grill lines it leaves...

This bright, flowery, Dear Lizzy scrapbook paper

I used a few micro beads in their centers.

The rub ons are cool too.  Haven't used them next, but I'm sure it won't be too long before I do.

With spring just about here, I'm thinking mani and pedi, and loving the new Opi nail colors. How awesome is this!!

"In my back pocket",

And for  dark chocolate and coconut fans , GET THESE before they are gone!! These were the big guy's discovery! 

I'm completely hooked on American Idol, so, since we're speaking of faves, and last up, 

this guy

Enjoy your Friday!!!