Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: label tulip, miniature schnauzer, parti miniature schnauzer, scrapbook, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking, white miniature schnauzer
I usually don’t “lift” other people’s work, but since Label Tulip is doing a birthday countdown, I wanted to play along with one of their challenges. Players get to seek inspiration from a Tulip Girl! I “lifted” two Tulip Girls:
…and I created a couple of layouts for my good friend, Bekka. We decided to SWAP pictures and make layouts for each other. Bekka, I hope you like both of them. Here’s the first “lift”:
…and here’s the 2nd “lift”:
This layout was about Bekka’s adorable cat. I loved these photos, so I had fun time creating this layout.
What’d you think of my “scraplifts”?! I loved both layouts from the original designers, so it was easier for me to recreate their work.
!!!!!!!!!!!!FUN NEWS!!!!!!!!!!
Head on over to My Favorite Things for a generous giveaway! You’re going to want to check it out. Seriously, do it! I promise that you will not regret it. 
…and if you leave me a comment and let me know that you checked it out, I’ll put your name into another drawing for a RAK of fun scrapping stuff.
You have until the grand opening to play – July 15th, 11:59 pm.
What are you waiting for?! Comment away here and here.
Also, this made me smile. Thank you, DreamGirls – it really is an honor to have been chosen.
Oh, and the dogs wanted to give a shout out to all (and remind you to leave a comment for a chance to win).
"Hi, world! Please send treats my way!"
Happy Wednesday!
Hugs,
sarah.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 4th of july, Basic Grey, fireworks, miniature schnauzer, rice krispy treats, scrapbook, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking, swim
…but then who doesn’t?!
This past weekend was tiring, but everybody had a blast. Well, except for Gloria who had to work 15-18 hours a day through the holiday weekend.
For the holiday, we had a BBQ in celebration of Independence Day. On top of that, one of my parents’ friends was celebrating a birthday, so lots of people were in and out of the house. Maui and Hilo did not seem to mind the company; they got tons of love all weekend. …and when the sun went down, fireworks at our annual FOTL was super entertaining.
One of my contributions to the celebration: Festive Rice Krispy Treats!
My little cousin (RIGHT) met some new friends at the party.
Maui and Hilo felt bad that Gloria had to work LOOOONG days, so they made her eat lunch.
Maui: "4th of July means loud pops I don't like". Hilo: "Is it time to eat yet?!"
"Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!"
The 2nd Annual FOTL - Picture(s) Courtesy from yours truly.
I have no idea what he is doing.
Our annual FOTL show as a family!
Yesterday morning, I was assigned to “sister duty”. Sean, my little brother, dragged me to our parents’ rental house in Sacramento. Sean and his friends are now going to be living in that house, so he asked me to come check out their pad. I was supposed to help fold his clothes and put them in his drawers; unfortunately, I didn’t get to it. Sorry, Sean! Instead, the dogs and I just roamed around like a bunch of troublemakers.
"I don't want to help. I'm gonna sit and look cute."
Hilo: "Instead of cleaning, I'm going to hang out with you!"
Afterwards, we went swimming at my parents’ other house in Roseville. My uncle rents out this house now, so we were able to hang out there. I grew up in this house, so it brought back a lot of memories. We all had a great time hanging out with the exception of Hilo falling into the pool. Good thing we saw it happen; otherwise, he would have drowned. He did a great job keeping afloat in the water though. Suprisingly, he still wanted to play in the pool after the incident, so we started to teach him how to swim.
For those with pets: Be careful when your pets are by the pool. I have heard so many horror stories about drowning pets. They seriously are like children, and you have to keep your eyes on them.
"I want to learn how to swim. Please teach me."
How to beat the heat - jump in the pool!
What rascals!
Khiara is learning how to swim.
My little cousin and I hanging out after our swim.
Here’s one using the latest Basic Grey – June Bug line! Isn’t it cute?! I cut out the doggies.
…and I finished two layouts at the crop last Wednesday. Suprising, huh?
Hugs,
sarah.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Basic Grey, challenge blog, cookies, cupcakes, favorite things, glimmer mist, june bug, scrapbook, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking, scrapping, working from home
…my recent purchases of scrapping supplies that I add to my pile of “You don’t really need that!”
The latest from Basic Grey's line, June Bug!
This has become an obsession.
I'm loving random pieces of fabric!
…working from home
Replace the baby with two dogs.
…cupcakes, cookies, cake!
Seriously delictable stuff.
I love any type of cookies.
…new challenge blog?!
These are a few of my favorite things.
Seriously, they are. As of right now though, the latest “favorite thing” is this. Julie started a new challenge blog site, and she asked me to be on the design team! I feel so honored to be working with an amazing group of gals. They totally blow me away. The first challenge will be posted on the 15th of this month, so make sure to check back. You’re going to want to play along. I promise you won’t regret it.
Okay, that’s it for now.
If I don’t post before then, I wanted to wish everyone who celebrates Independence Day a happy 4th of July. I’ll be back with pictures from the weekend.
Hugs,
sarah.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: cards and gifts, my little shoebox, paper crafts, scrapbook, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking
Tomorrow, my weekend officially starts. Wahoooo! However, I’m on sister duty for a couple of days. According to my little brother, I’m scheduled to help him and his friends move into my parents’ rental house. I’m so thrilled about that! NOT! Just kidding. Hopefully, he won’t make me work too hard. 
On another note, I wanted to share one of my more recent projects. I made a magnet to indicate my moods on the refrigerator. If it’s posted for everyone to see, then no one can question my PMS. haha!
As for layouts, I haven’t been keeping up with those as much as I would like. I did, however, create one this week.
Also, I never shared some TOOT news with everyone. Deana suggested I take pictures and share it with everyone. In case you didn’t already see it, I was recently published in one of Paper Crafts’ publication. I’ve seen it for sale at various places like JoAnn, Michaels, Target, WalMart, Borders, and some local scrapbook stores. If you see it in stores, buy one and check me out!
Paper Crafts: 225 Cards & Gifts
My project is on the right.
Close up of publication.
This made me smile. Thank you, My Little Shoebox!
Before I forget, I wanted to announce the winner to the online gift certificate. Come on down… Sarah!
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
that I’ve really liked browsing your posts. In any case
I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!
Comment by Sarah June 23, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
Email me at redoaklines@gmail.com, and I’ll set something up for you.
Oh, one more thing… I found this picture of Hilo on my SD card. I thought it was so hilarious because I have one of Maui just like this. I guess our dogs just like to play under the curtains.
"Maui taught me how to do this!"
Okay, now it’s time for me to pack up some of my scrap supplies. I’m headed to a crop tonight. Hopefully, I get some of my projects done!
Hugs,
sarah.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: cheerleader, cloris leachman, gavin newsom, pink sketches, pride, pride parade, san francisco, scrapbook, scrapbook layout, scrapbooking, sisaversary
These past few days have been unbelievably exhausting. Today, I’ve been recuperating from a weekend full of fun in the sun.
I spent the majority of my weekend playing in the city. Here are some pictures from this weekend’s annual Pride parade:
This was my Saturday in a nutshell.
Here are the three stooges!
Scott always knows how to crack me up!
…and just a handful of my SUPER Sunday:
This is one PEPPY cheer squad: SF Cheer!
He can walk miles on stilts?!
The beautiful and talented -- Cloris Leachman!
THIS is family at its finest.
Mayor of SF - Gavin Newsom. He shook my hand!
A random shot of a cute family. Yes, it is a family.
Here's my outfit! ...just kidding!
Last but not least, I can’t go without sharing some of my recent layouts. The following two layouts were created for Pink Sketches. Can you believe that we are on Sketch #37?! I loved the simple sketch so much, so I did two this time around. Link up your layout at Pink Sketches, and we’ll add you to the Pink Gallery!
Tomorrow, I plan on doing some major scrapping. Hopefully, I’ll be able to crank out a few. *crosses fingers* …oh, and before I forget, I plan on drawing a winner to the online gift certificate tomorrow! Check back for the winner.
Hugs,
sarah.
PS: I’m so jealous of all of you girls that spent the weekend at the SISaversary! I wish I could’ve been there. I’m glad all of you had tons of fun though! Perhaps next year I’ll be able to make it.
