Nana in the rain page

I love love love this picture of my Mother-in-law and my boys in the rain one day.  C was not into it at all but N was in heaven and loved every minute of it.

This page used the Big Shot to its best ability. Also to make things line up around a stamped image it is a great time to use the magnetic platform. I have had mine for awhile but haven't had it pulled out but it is now a permanent piece to my die cutting.

Do you like to use your Big Shot?  What is your favorite thing to cut out?  The full list of my used Stampin' Up products are below and you can see the whole catalog by clicking through the Store link on my online website www.jennylouthan.stampinup.net.

Happy Crafting!!!

Jenny

  

tams# 1835

Product List

• Park Lane Designer Series Paper [133694]
• Daffodil Delight 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock [124275]
• Sahara Sand 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121043]
• Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]
• Chocolate Chip 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [102128]
• Life's Adventure Clear Stamp Set [133934]
• Million One Clear-mount Stamp Set [126377]
• Circles Collection Framelits Dies [130911]
• Starburst Framelits Dies [132967]
• Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies [127003]
• Little Letters Thinlits Die [133730]
• Lost Lagoon 3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon [135841]
• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels(retired) [129324]
• Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [133644]
• Lost Lagoon Marker
• Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker(retired) [100071]
• Big Shot Die-Cut Machine [113439]
• Magnetic Platform [130658]

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TV Talk Tuesday

WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW - ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Who is ready for some TV Talk?  

Is anyone else planning to watch The Librarians?  I knew there were movies before but somehow I have never watched them.  This summer I recorded all 3 of them and M and I just watched them in preparation for the show.  I'm curious to see how the show handles there being more then one Librarian since the movies really make it seem like there is only one.  I like Noah Wylie and I know he has some cameos in the show so I'm guessing maybe he turns over the reigns or something.  I can't wait to see Christian Kane on my screen every week.  I think this show will also fill the void left when Warehouse 13 went off the air since getting mystical artifacts was what that one was about too.

And just so all my friends are ready for it I'm calling my Thanksgiving this year Friendsgiving and they will have to get over it ;)  Was that a thing before and I just missed it or is it new. Either way I'm loving it and will be using it from now on.  So this episode was good and had a couple surprises for me. I had figured that the twins were somehow related to the Gemini coven but I had no idea that Jo was in there too.  That was a new one for me. I can see how it all comes together though and I like the twist. And am I the only one that thinks Damon always gets the raw deal. He is supposed to the bad boy but I always feel so bad for him and he is always the one that is getting hurt.  Stefan is by far the worse brother.

I'm still really liking Scorpion. I know I've said before that they needed to get past the gang making a huge blunder and then having to fix it and get to just letting them solve the problem and the last couple episodes have done that. Are they still awkward? Yes but they aren't bumbling everything up so royally like they were in the first couple episodes and I think the show is better for it.  I like that they come to the problem from a different direction and solve things and get the problem done. This last episode gave us some insight into Walter and the way his thinking is even against what he says he believes. It also showed how tough the gang can be.  I do think we will have to resolve the Ralph's dad situation soon since he is kindof in the way but he does make a good sitter when Paige needs to run off with the cyclone and he is also a good 3rd wheel in the love story that we can all see coming someone down the road.

So what shows are you watching now? Any from this season you've already dropped from your viewing list?  I'm looking forward to the winter hiatus so I can catch up on a couple things that I'm behind on.

Happy viewing!!!!

Jenny

Oh Christmas Tree page

So this is a Pinterest win page for me.  I was browsing around and saw a similar page and then I went to tow.

Isn't this awesome!!! I wanted the tree to be the focus of the page so I added the title stamps right to the background paper.  I still love the Seasonally Scattered stamp set from the Holiday mini and used it multiple times at the retreat as you will see. 

These pictures are all from a photo session I did with the boys working on getting a good picture for their Christmas card that year.  I took them with my personal camera and after we were done I realized there was a smudge on the lens so that is why there is fuzzy on some of the pictures.  LOL teaches me not to check.

Oh and while I have been resisting the Blendabilities craze so far from Stampin' Up I learned that I can color a basic silver rhinestone anycolor I want.  I am in awe and its hard to tell in the picture but I am in love with this techenique and I now need some of my own markers so I can color all I want.  I didn't try it but the other ladies also said you can color buttons so I want to try that next.  

This page is so different from what I normally do but I absolutely love it and am so glad I gave it a try,

The list of Stampin' Up products I used is below and if you want to see everything we offer check out the store through my online website www.jennylouthan.stampinup.net.  And as always shoot me a message if you have any questions.

Happy Crafting!!!,

Jenny

tams# 1833

Product List

• Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper(retired) [126917]
• Smoky Slate 12" X 12" Textured Card Stock [132131]
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [119685]
• Seasonally Scattered Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135023]
• Memorable Moments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [126682]
• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]
• Frosted Finishes Embellishments [132150]
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment [130999]
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment [130995]

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Monday Musings

disclaimer: This post contains referral links.

Good not so early morning ;) I was up early but I had to watch the Walking Dead and then get the boys to school and go to the grocery store and order from Kohls and then pick up C from preschool and get the laundry and dishes started and now I'm sitting down to watch the AMAs from last night and do some blog and other computer work.  WOW when I type it out it looks like I've been busy this morning. LOL

So how was everyone's weekend?  We had a good one with not much going on.  M took the boys to Toys R Us for the Lego build on Saturday and then we went to his mom's house for a bit to do a little work.  Then had dinner at Chic fila and the boys got to play in the playground. They had a blast.  M had to work yesterday and it was a rainy windy mess here so the boys and I were staying home and my sister decided to come over and we watched tv and did nothing all day. LOL  Yeap we watched New Moon, Ecplise, Breaking Dawn Part 2, Vampire Diaries and the Veronica Mars movie all while the boys played around the house. Yeap it was a very productive day. ;)

What are you all doing for Thanksgiving? We are having a Friendsgiving with my scrappy girls on Thursday and then we are having fake Thanksgiving with Ms family on Friday with a big platter of chicken parmigiana at the kids request.  I will be a stuffed little piggy after eating both meals and I'm sure the leftovers that go along with them.

Have you really started your Christmas shopping yet?  I was working on my list and I'm actually pretty well on my way.  My boys are mostly done and things are in the works for the rest of my family or they are done.  I'm hoping to get some done this week and weekend.  Keep an eye out since some stores have already started their Black Friday deals online. I placed a great Kohls order this morning and saved so much money and then I used Ebates to get a bit more back and I got $15 in Kohls cash so I can shop some more. Don't forget to check out Ebates when doing your online shopping. Its great to get cash back on things I was already going to buy. :)

Speaking of online shopping I have a couple deals for you....

Stampin' Up is currently having their Online Extravaganza with items and bundles onsale from 20-50% off. There are also some flash deals and all items are while available so don't wait to order if you are interested. http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=2013&dbwsdemoid=94340

Did you know that Love the Mouse Travel has an online store just for you all! Need a few Disney gifts for your loved one's this Christmas? Make sure and check it out! You'll find Disney novelty gifts on this site that you probably haven't seen anywhere else, along with a few must-have's for any Disney vacation-- like little girl's hairbows and gumball necklaces! 

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ALERT!! Starting Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) and running through Friday all 8.5" large girls hairbows will be $5 with FREE shipping when you use my promotional code "JENNY" at checkout! We have 12 colors to choose from!!  https://squareup.com/market/mousemarket#category-d8518df0-a465-4423-acdc-d8959b540231

Aren't those exciting?  And remember if you want to give you kids a trip to Disney just let me know and I can hook you up with that too :)

Have a great week and a great Thanksgiving everyone,

Jenny

Love page

As you know I have tons of Oh Caleb pictures but every so often he makes a face and I have to say it is pure Love. These are some silly just take my picture face and I had to put them all on a page.

Isn't he a cutie?  The stamp set Seasonally Scattered and the paper Under the Tree Designer Series Papers are both from the Holiday Mini Catalog but I love them both.  The Under the Tree DSP is so think and a great base paper and even though it is a Christmasy paper most of the pages like the one I used are not holiday specific so you can use them all year long.  I might need to get me another pack of this paper I love it so much.

I have a list of the Stampin' Up products I used below and if you want to see all that Stampin' Up has to offer you can click through the store on my online website www.jennylouthan.stampinup.net.

Happy Crafting!!!

Jenny

tams# 1832

Product List

• Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper [135825]
• Seasonally Scattered Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135023]
• Labels Collection Framelits Dies [125598]
• Festive Paper-Piercing Pack [127857]
• Bitty Banners Framelits Die [129267]
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [120953]
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [119685]
• Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583]
• Mini Metallic Clothespins [133320]

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Thursday Thoughts

I'm up and linking up with Thursday Thoughts with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom this morning.

• Thanksgiving is really sneaking up on me. I'm not sure where November went and while I know that Thanksgiving is only a week away I'm still in denial and I need to finish my list and get to the store.
• Speaking of Thanksgiving who all is done with their Christmas shopping?  I'm by no means done but I am pretty close and I feel like I'm ordering something every other day or so :)  I need to write out a list of what all is left and start crossing things off.  I'm usually done right after Thanksgiving and I expect that to be the same this year.
• C was talking about Santa this morning and said he will sit on his lap this year.  Uhm yea that didn't work so well last year so we shall see.  Saying that reminds me I need to see if California Pizza Kitchen is doing the breakfast with Santa this year and get to booking that.
• Oh thinking of Christmas if this is you and your family then let me know and I'd love to help you out.

• This isn't us this year as we are taking a cruise in January instead and I'm trying to figure out when we are going to WDW next year.  As I've said before N goes to a year round school and they are changing the tracks up for the next school year so once we get which track he will be on we will know his track out dates and can plan our trip around that.  :)  I can't wait.
• Does anyone else have a cat? My cat Kali is 16years old so she is up there in age but she is the funnest cat.  She loves this weather and turning on the fire place. She will walk over to it when its off in the evening and meow and sit there so cute and look back at you.  You know shes saying take pitty on me and turn on the fire. LOL  Needless to say I normally cave and the fire goes on for her.  Can we just say she LOVES it.

Happy cat

So those are my random thoughts this Thursday morning.  What are you thinking about today? Any big plans this weekend?

Jenny

Oh Caleb and his Ketchup

Yes I was inspired by Ketchup when I made this page. :)  When I first went though the main catalog and saw the Fast Food Friends Stamp Set I knew I had to have it and  knew that I was going to make many pages with C in them.

So I had this great picture in my stash and grabbed it up quick and got out the stamp set and away I went.  I decided to use a busy polka dot paper so I knew the rest of the layout had to be kindof tame.  At least that is what I thought when I first got started. ;)  I had the whole page done except the trip on the bottom and decided it needed something else but none of the ribbon I had taken with me were working for me when I grabbed the wash tape container and saw this. I have no idea where or when I got this washi but when I held it up to the layout it was perfect and I just went with it.

As usual a list of the Stampin' Up products I used are below or you can see everything in my online store through my website www.jennylouthan.stampinup.net.

Happy Crafting,

Jenny

tams# 1810

Product List

• Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper(retired) [126902]
• Real Red 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [102482]
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [119683]
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]
• Fast-Food Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134072]
• Circles Collection Framelits Dies [130911]
• Starburst Framelits Dies [132967]
• Little Letters Thinlits Die [133730]
• Silver Basics Designer Buttons(retired) [129325]
• Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine [123125]
• Real Red Stampin' Write Marker [100052]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin Write Marker [119677]

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