CHA & Prism

I just wanted to share the layout that Prism has taken to CHA that I created. I have been really fortunate to get to spend the past couple of months with the amazingly talented Prism Design Team. They are really, really sweet & funny ladies. I will miss being part of the team next month when my 3 month assignment comes to an end :( But for now, I leave you with my layout of Alex & Maddy from about 5 years ago. Where does the time go????

Prism...Inspired By Layout

Well, I thought that blogger would submit my post on Friday, but it obviously did not!!! Anyway, this month the theme at the Prism blog is to use something, it could be anything, as the inspiration for your projects. It could be color, theme, etc. Well I choose the Basic Grey Lime Rickey Howdy Doody paper for my inspiration, well, because it so darn cute :) To see the completed layout, pop on over to the Friday post on the Prism blog. Here is a sneak peak of my little birds I made from circle punches.

CHA Papers From Scrappin' Sports

Scrappin' Sports & More has come out with two new lines for the CHA show this summer. The first is a sports line featuring all your favorite sports with cardstock stickers to match. The second is a brand line concept for SS&M the Family & More line. It features papers for Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Aunt, Uncle....etc. It also has Baby Boy/Newborn & Baby Girl/ Newborn. The colors are fabulous and for your Prism lovers they match the cardstock!! Gotta love that :) Anyway, here are a couple of layouts I did with the new family line. In my defense, Shirley you reminded me of these pictures last time we were in Michigan, so I thought I should scrap them!! LOL

Prism Giveaway...One you don't want to miss

Hey ladies!! You need to check out the Prism blog for a wonderful giveaway. Andrea Deer designer for The Whole Kit N Kaboodle has generously offered to give away, not one, not two, but THREE kits!! That is 5 fabulous 12 x 12 pages all ready cut & prepped, all you do is add adhesive & pictures!! Oh....and what brand of cardstock does she use exclusively? Prism of course!! Here's all you have to do to have a chance to win this wonderful prize package. Since it is 3 kits -in your comment on the Prism blog list 3 things that made you laugh out loud today. Please only one post per person. That's it...easy peasy!! So what are you waiting for.....hop on over to the Prism blog. Oh....and while you're out surfing the net, please visit The Whole Kit N Kaboodle. There are so many wonderful kits with new ones added each month, BUT once they sell out they are gone forever!! You may want to sign up for the Kit of the Month Club too while your there so you don't miss out on exclusive kits only available to those members.

Prism What were you inking part two

My layout for the Prism DT Blog what were you inking (part two) is up on the website. I really had fun just working with Cardstock & Chalk Inks. It's amazing how little supplies you really need to get a look you like and it also saves on time, which is at a premium these days. I thought summer was going to slow down, well, I was so wrong!! It's Wednesday and I've already put in 34 hours at work and I have at least 18 more to go. Uggghhhh!!!! I even got pulled in to teach part of the training class today, no pressure there :) Luckily, no one asked questions that I couldn't answer, so that made me feel a lot better. Anyway....here's a little sneak peak of my project. Please visit the Prism DT blog, these ladies are SO AMAZING!!!!! I could not have asked for a better experience. Just another reason, I will only buy Prism cardstock!!!!

Prism Blog Giveaway

Who would like to win some wonderful Prism class kits??? Everyone right, LOL. Well, it's super easy. Just go over the the Prism blog, post a comment with your favorite song & artist and you could be a winner!!! So, what are you waiting for, ladies???? Here is the link to the Prism Blog. Oh, and while you're there, check out the Design Team work. My guest DT project will be up tomorrow :) I'll post more about that later!!

First Swim Meet

Victoria had her first swim meet ever tonight. She swam in 5 races...50 m backstroke (medley relay), 50 m freestyle, 50 m backstroke, 50 m breast, 50 m freestyle (relay). She ended up first, first, third, third & second. Not bad for only 3 practices in the water!! She was really nervous before it started, but calmed down after the first race. It was a bit cool tonight (69), but they had fun. I didn't realize it would take 4 1/2 hours from warm-up to the end (yes she was in race 87) and we only swam against one other team. I can't imagine how long it will take for the big meets. Enjoy the pictures :)

Slideshow for Grandma & Grandpa

As promised, some pictures from the past few months.

Page Maps Contest

Just in the nick of time :) This layout is for the Page Maps Challenge that ends today. I just love this site and all the wonderful sketches by Becky Fleck. I would have been finished earlier, but I was trying to find the letters that Mark & Maddy wrote to each other the night of the dance....but No Luck :( So, instead I had to beg to get a few sentences from Mark so I could finish my layout. I love that they get a professional photo from the event too. It's the only time I get these kinds of photos with Mark and the girls. This was Madalyn's first year going alone as Victoria was playing indoor soccer and in 7th grade it's not cool anymore. Thanks for looking everyone :)

Prism Guest Designer

Today, my first official layout for the Prism DT blog is up!! I am so excited to be a part of this Amazing group, if only for a few months. Check out my post :) as well as the other guest designers that have been featured this month!! Here is a little sneak peak....the assignment was What was I inking, so of course, I used my Colorbox Chalk Inks. I promise to post tomorrow all the things we've been up to for the last couple of weeks, but for now check out the Prism blog!!

A couple of Cards

Last month part of our DT challenge was to create two cards for a call. Cards are not normally my thing, so it always takes me a bit longer to create. Anyway, I used my sizzix dies to create these Halloween cards. All the paper is from Scrappin' Sports & More.

Woo Hoo...Prism Guest Blogger!!

I was extremely surprised, excited & honored to receive an email today Congratulating me on being chosen as a guest blogger for June & July for Prism. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I LOVE PRISM cardstock!!! They have the best colors and best texture available. It actually felt really great to only use cardstock on a layout and took me a lot less time than normal too, which is a big plus these days. Anyway, here are the layouts I submitted for the call. You can also check out the other 4 amazing ladies work on the Prism Blog. Have a wonderful week!! I be doing the happy dance all week :)

I'm back :)

I know it's been a while since my last post, but life always gets crazy here during soccer season. This year is even busier with both Victoria and Alex running track too. Couple that with working more hours, well you get the picture. I'm hoping things will start to slow at least a little. Anyway, here are the projects that I've been working on. I have a couple more to finish up for April. I'll post some pictures of the kids soon :)

Lots of Updates

It's been a long time since my last post. I am not so good at this working full time as it's taking away all my play time. Here are some pictures from the past month to catch you up on what been happening in our lives.



During February, Maddy & Mark attended the Father Daughter Dance at St. Mikes. This was the first year Maddie had Dad all to herself. Victoria had an indoor soccer game, so she didn't go this year.


Victoria's 7th grade Basketball team won 2nd place in tournament. They lost to the only team that beat them during the regular season in the league.

We brought home two new furry friends from the Humane Society. The little one, Peaches, had a rough start and had to spend some time at the vet, but is doing wonderful now. Sophie was scared at first, but she too has come out of her shell and is enjoying all the attention. Today I noticed they were sleeping together and cleaning each other, so I think they will be good friends too. Here is a picture of Peaches. Yes, she has a hard life here at the Shand home.

Here is a picture of Sophie. She is very well behaved, unlike her partner :)

Maddy's class performed Mass.

This past weekend was also the Boy Scout Pine Wood Derby. It was a long afternoon, 3 hours!! Alex was second in his den, so he will be moving on to the next level. I'm not sure who was happier, Alex or Mark, LOL!!

Today, I received the latest copy of Scrapbooking & Beyond. I was lucky enough to get a page published!!

Well, I think that is enough for now. I completed a couple of scrapbook pages, but I'll save those for the next post.

You are Loved & Missed!!!!

Here is my first layout as a tribute to Pumpkin. I wanted to capture the feelings of the kids before we bring home the new kitten & 2 year old cat we adopted today.