end of year gifts

You know I figure I am somewhat crafty so I always want to make at least a portion of the gifts my children give to their teachers. The funny thing is that lately that means that my own relatives or friends do not get homemade gifts. My parents are coming up tomorrow and I won't see my Dad on Father's day so I wanted to throw something together for him.."this butt is for you" with the pun on Butt instead of Bud's. I love little kids doopas so I was going to throw together cute pictures of my kids with their naked bums as babies because what grandparent does not love cute doopas. Ahh but best laid plans. I did not get around to it and I am ok with that but here is the spectacular treats that I have finished. I have to admit I think they are kind of cute but not truly spectacular. The special's teachers and the bus driver get a cone shaped treat filled with candy and a dunkin donut gift card and the teachers get gift cards to various stores but check out the cute gift card holders and the cute cards that were made for them. It is funny that I find that I start out strong with projects and by the end i am pretty damn excited to be finished with it. That being said...I finished. yeah

peace
jenny

yeah, yeah another post

So I can only upload 4 images at a time and I wanted to share these cards that I made for a friend in need. She needed a thank you card and an anniversary card so I made these for her to give out. I am also posting again to play with how to align the pictures I post. I do not love where they are placed in the finished post, but again as you all know if you know me or read my blog... I am completely computer illiterate. Thank goodness I have been reading The Power of Now by Echardt Tolle because I realize that my computer issues are just what is happening to me at this moment and it is neither good or bad it just IS. It sounds hokey but this thinking works for me and allows me to laugh at myself.

Also an amazing, happy place blog I came across is called Kind over matter. It makes me feel good to read so check it out.

peace
jenny
ps I just wanted to say that I know the peace sign off is kind of kitch but I have always beleived myself to be a hippie at heart. I have always wanted to run away and join greenpeace as a kid and I love the peace sign itself so for now and ever
peace :O)

ssshhhhh! kids R sleeping

So I frolicked and played and fed the two comrades lunch and now they are napping. Typically they do not nap but Amelie has a gymnastic exhibition tonight and her buddy Kierce is going to watch her. the problem is that is starts when bedtime usually is so they are napping (I hope, I haven't resorted to listening at their doors!) Anyway so many new and exciting things are going to be happening at my favorite store, Ink.Paper.Scissors in Sturbridge I think they are going to be having a grand re-re opening to celebrate once again their brand new BIG space (Did I say BIG? I meant to say HUGE!) Also, soon their website will be up and running again so stay tuned, it may already actually be up, I am going to check myself when I am done with my post. I wanted to post some pictures of a few things first here are 4 graduation cards that were going to be offered for coffee and cards at Ink paper scissors so take a peek.

peace
jenny

holy crap do I suck on the computer

So I am home with my daughter and nephew today and they are playing very nicely so I thought I would just do a quick post. Well there is this new tool to change the look of your blog so i figured I would play a little. Holy crap I started hitting buttons but then could not get back to my original and was not liking what I was doing. Not that I have a million and one followers (or even a few that actually check my blog)...but I hope you like the new look. I have to admit I do not LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it but it will do for now. So now like 1 1/2 hours later (maybe not that long) I am going to sign out and go play with my cherubs. I will post what I wanted to later!!

peace
jenny

new day..

So I sought the assistance of my wonderful, patient husband and he helped me to sort out my computer woes. The kids had a half day today and due to the fact that it is raining and they don't often get to watch TV mid week they are getting a treat and are watching The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe so I have been prepping dinner, folding laundry, and generally attempting to clean. So i figured I would try again to upload my pics, you know, give it a whirl (yes I used whirl again, I have become rather partial to that word) Ooh, Ooh, Ooh I just had a card idea from that so stay tuned for that one but here are the trifold ones using little yellow bicycle papers.

peace,
jenny

cards for coffe and cards at INK PAPER SCISSORS

So, my husband asked how my blogging was going and I replied... Weeellll since I don't have any really active followers it has been a few months since my last blog. He gave me a tsk, tsk and told me that wasn't the point (It's not?... Oh yeah I do it because it really is fun when I get around to it or have something to say) Well here is me saying something. My favorite scrapbook store in Sturbridge, INK PAPER SCISSORS is letting me do some card classes on Wednesday morning, WOOO-HOOO. I have to say I am a little nervous that this little side business idea of mine is really starting--so many questions, mainly What if I just SUCK. When I make my own albums who cares if nobody likes it, it is for me, but putting stuff out there that other people may want to learn, buy, or just hang out with me, well that is pretty daunting to me. Then I tell myself seriously Jen, if this doesn't work it does not take away from the fact that creating makes ME happy and I will still put my hands to work for things for myself. In the meantime, I am giving it a whirl (isn't that a fun word? whirl, go ahead say it and see if it doesn't make you smile). Well here are the 4 cards that will be offered this Weds. May 19. Sorry for all the blank white space around the cards, truth be told I stink at the whole computer thing and my hubby went to bed so forgive the quality.----Ok so, honestly I have done the uploading before but for some reason my computer will not cooperate today. So I will try again tomorrow when I can seek assistance!!

peace,
jenny :O)

one fine sunday

well, we have had a very relaxing weekend and I just got done cleaning the car, the upholstery is gray...who knew? Anyway I am super excited for my nieces and one of my nieces friends to come up later this afternoon to scrapbook with me. yep, two almost 10 year olds and two 13 year olds with me for 24 hours. I am really excited. I have supplies on hand for make your own sundays, yummy, yummy. They are really sweet girls and can't wait to scrap with them. Also, they are twilight lovers so, hip hip hooray we get to watch new moon at my house tonight while enjoying all of our junk food!

I am sure to be jelly by tomorrow night but as of right now I am pretty excited!

have a fantastic sunny afternoon
jenny