So, my first shot at something somewhat original. I was "inspired" to create this page by a Starbucks Frappuccino ad I saw in this month's Cosmo (and I may have been inspired because I am making my students do an inspiration page too and they didn't "get" it so I had to make a sample, HA!) It is going to be the beginning page of Chris and I's anniversary scrapbook.

I am still not fantastic at photographing my work (I blame my camera for that!) but here is tonight's creation. I cut the scalloped heart from the Sweethearts cartridge at 9" and the accompanying shadow at the same height.The "4" and "years" came from the Blackletter cartridge at 3" and 2" respectively and added a black shadow.

I tried a new product today after spending two hours at Archiver's (oops!) this afternoon, Tattered Angels Screen Prints which you can use with their Glimmer Mist. I bought and used both the classic accents with Black Magic glimmer mist. Stamping is something completely new to me so I am not exactly sure what is "right" but I thought this looked pretty good and achieved the effect that I wanted, vintage-y (that's a word, right?) I also used Gypsy Style 2 stamps from Stampology inside and around the heart. I finished it up by hand drawing some doodles and glue-dotting the ribbon/key accent.

Natalie and Joel tied the knot finally after a year and half of planning. Everything was fantastic, she looked beautiful, Joel looked handsome, the food was tasty, their families were exciting and fun...everything just went great!

Here is Natalie with the card I made her...not to brag but I got the "Good Shower Attendee" award for my attention to detail with the handmade card and coordinating gift bag. Haha :)
I really forgot that Joel is obsessive complusive about hand-washing so this gift was actually quite perfect. I went over to their house yesterday and they had already refilled the thing twice. I am glad that we were able to get them something that was practical and they enjo using.

Sometimes I just miss college. It seems with the coming of warmer weather I find myself reminiscing of days past spent in the wonderful town of Cape Girardeau where life was simpler. The only responsibilities included going to class at 10am (if you could make it), taking a nap until 3pm, and then getting to D'ladium early enough to snag the bar table and a dart board.

Facebook is my nemesis right now, logging on I am bombarded with pictures and status updates about how wonderful Bel-Air is this time of year, going to the baseball games, and general Cape Giradeau fun from the girls who are finishing up their senior year. I know my friends are jonesin' too...we have all got Cape on the brain. I know it is never the same when I go back and visit but it makes me cherish my college years all that much more.

OK so I really can't see the future, but right now if I were to shake my Magic 8 ball it would tell me my "Outlook good." I found out last week that I am officially hired back in my position at West Middle! I can not even describe how good this feeling is, knowing that I have a job 4 months before the school year actually begins. And it is a full contract so I am (hopefully) guaranteed a position in the district somewhere  until my happy ass decides to leave. We (the teachers) do not have a contract yet because of some negotiation issues but hopefully by this Sunday we will know what is going on, then I will be "officially" official!

I have already started a gigantic to-do list for this summer now that I am staying put, lots of planning, maybe a little classroom painting, and teaching summer school. I am pumped for summer school because I am teaching scrapbooking...and I use the term "teach" lightly. I pretty much intend on crafting for 4 weeks with a bunch of 6,7,8th graders for an extra 2 G's....yes please!

The weather has been fantastic lately, except for today (what was with the 2pm torrential downpour?) lots of sun and over 80 degrees. It makes me crave the summer...lots of fun events coming up, our friends Natalie and Joel's wedding, Lake Trip 5, our 4 year anniversary, my 25th birthday (holy hell!), and my first summer where I don't have to look for a job. Can't wait!