It has been FOREVER!

since I've written anything on this blog.  I've been so busy with my job, my grandchildren, and just the everyday things that Life throws at us on a daily basis.

Plus, I've gone back to another passion of mine besides scrapbooking and that is. . .writing.  I took a long hiatus and did nothing by concentrate on the hobby of scrapbooking.  So, last August of 2016, I decided that I was going to become a member of RWA National and join the New England Chapter Romance Writers.  It was the right decision and I'm happy to say that I met with an agent last April who requested a partial--first 3 chapters, a synopsis, and a query letter.  I've been working hard on getting this together so I can finally mail it out to Courtney at Handspun Literary Agency.

Oh, I also couldn't get into eBlogger for days now!  It wasn't recognizing me as the admin of my blogs. Finally, tonight, it worked and I breathed a huge sigh of relief.

So, I just wanted to catch up a little bit and will do my best to share any of the creations I may make in the future.  My daughter Jackie and I will be attending a scrapbook event in October for an entire weekend in Saco.  Can't wait for that one!  We also attended a one day scrapbooking event back in March with Cindy Paradis--the same lady who is doing the one in October called Croptoberfest.

Well, it's late and I want to get back to working on my writing blog.  

Thanks for understanding and visiting.

Newest Creations

I just completed a few items for some swaps I'm in. Abive is a Valentine Card --the technique is called 'flip flop'. As you pull open the card, the middle flap turns to show the opposite side. I used an image from 'Robyn's Fetish". I'm not a card maker and it's difficult for me to create them. I don't know why! I just can't seem to do it. This card is heading out to a swap partner whose name I'll withhold, in case she might read this.
The frame is painted black then I added a 'vintagy' looking black patterned paper and used Modge Podge to adhere it and give it a shine. I was trying to give it a shabby chic look. I'm not 100% happy with it, but given the time frame, I had to stop and get it in the mail. I wish I had stamped swirls on the word LOVE below the opening. The heart on the word is wooden and painted a light pink.
This is a vintage box I made from a empty candy box that I purchased at The Dollar Tree. I just primed it with white paint, then painted it black. Once dry, I applied Crackle paint. The last layer was a cream paint. As the paint dries, it crackles! Yes, Tim Holtz has a paint that does the same thing and avoids one extra step, but my scrap stores don't carry his paint. I lined the cover and box with vintage looking paper. I sure hope the recipient likes it.