I think too much

It's been too long. I will try to post more this summer. The end of the year just happened too fast. AND, I'm teaching summer school again. I just need a couple of days to get into the swing of things and then I will finally have some time!

Nerdy Girls June Collage

I loved this collage. This is exactly what I think of myself. My brain is ALWAYS working and it is not a good thing. It is the reason I am up at 6am on a Saturday. I wish I had a switch to just shut it down every once in awhile.

After noticing the title, I noticed the garland across the top and I wanted to recreate that. I thought about doing a photo with myself, but then found these pictures where thinking could have caused me to give up. But, it didn't. Perfect. The other thing I worked on a for awhile was finding the right background paper. I started with a yellower piece and as I started laying photos on it, it just didn't look right. I was so happy when I found the dotted piece. I just love how this page turned out!



Now it's your turn. Use the collage as inspiration for your creation. Then, post your link at NVS! You could win a fun, scrappy prize!

NVS May Challenge

It's time again for a new collage from NVS. The collage features one of my past favorite singers...Blondie! Of course, it's decked out in bright colors with lots of shapes.



Here's my take on it. I really liked the yellow tree and started with that. I used the square shape, the colored pieces falling from the tree, the purple triangles and the yellow lollipop with the ribbon. This is not my usual style and I'm not sure if I really even like the page I came up with. Maybe it will grow on me.




But, it doesn't matter how well I think it turned out. It matters that I used the collage for inspiration and it matters that you do to!!

You can win a great Chloe's closet kit. Get scrapping!

Nerdy Victorious Scrapbookers April Layout

I absolutely love, love, love the collage for this month! It is Alice in Wonderland inspired. When I found this picture of my niece, I thought the quote from the collage would work perfectly. I used the dress in the background as my starting inspiration and worked in a clock, some hearts, the checkerboard pattern, and I placed my blond-haired girl in the right hand corner. I am really happy with how the collage turned out. And, I just adore my niece in that picture!!




Feeling inspired?? Alright, get scrapping. How can this collage NOT make you feel inspired. Post a link to your inspiration at NVS and be ready to possibly earn a wonderful prize pack from Snobby Walrus! What are you waiting for?? Get off the computer and go scrap!

ONE DAY!!

That's how much time you have to enter the NVS layout challenge. Don't forget to upload your layout at NVS ! You could win a gift card to Generations crafting. They have a lot of great products you can use for future challenges at NVS or other places. AND your chance of winning is VERY high. Right now, there are 3 entries. Also, if you post here that you entered, I have a box of goodies waiting to ship. Since no one has done that yet, your chance of winning that is almost 100%!! So, get scrapping and if you've already scrapped, upload it! Let's see those creations of yours!

Quincey's 2-19-10

The Parade Route rocked Quincey's with their "sub" drummer, John. It was a good show with the drummer making some noticeable changes. For some reason, it seemed easier to shoot this time. I did not have to really work at avoiding the mirror behind the stage area. The guys really called in some favors. The show started with a decent showing; however, when I turned around at the end, the place was packed! Fans had been missing their requirements of Parade Route!





I like how well Stephen photographed with his purple shirt. It makes him stand out against the drabness of the bar.




You could tell Russ was glad to be back on stage after a too long hiatus. He played and the joy was seen as well as heard. You can tell he was having fun by the faces he made.








Jon was difficult to photograph. He gets on stage and does his job. No funny business. I'll have to work at getting some good shots if he continues to fill in while the Parade Route searches for a drummer.

NVS March Challenge!

All right, I know some of you have been thinking about doing this and just haven't done it yet! Now is your time!! Take a look at this collage -

Look at the colors. Look at the sparkles. Doesn't it look glamorous and lovely? Couldn't you use it to find some inspiration??
Here's my take -


I loved the blue and green colors and I just latched onto the sparkly heart purse. I only wished I had a little lipstick charm to add to my layout.

THE DEAL!! Get your creative juices flowing because you want to participate! This month, if you win, you get to spend $20 at generations crafting. Wow! All you have to do is make a layout using the collage as inspiration and post it at Nerdy Victorious Scrapbookers.

AND...The person that won my drawing never responded, so I have a box of new in package scrap goodies looking for a home. So, to make the deal even sweeter, post here that you entered a layout and next month I'll draw a winner from that group to win such supplies as: Jenni Bowlin rub-on, Maya road mini album, Bo bunny cool clipz, imaginisce blossoms and possibly more! I'll add something else for each person that posts here!

NVS February Challenge!

You're going to love the new February Collage over at Nerdy Victorious Scrapbookers. It has very vibrant colors and lots of inspiration.



When I first saw it, I kinda freaked out. What was I going to do with this?? But, I ran with it when I finally thought of my friend Sara's tatoo! I showed up at her place for dinner with my camera in hand. I told her I needed pictures of her in stripper shoes. She was very leery, especially after the husband followed that comment with "for the internet". But of course, she played right along by allowing me to search her shoe collection and lying on the floor for a photo shoot. Thanks Sara!! I went a little crazy with the stickles, but I think the layout and the busyness of it portrays Sara well. I was disappointed with the picture when I scrapped it. It really wanted to be sideways, but the tatoo looked better right side up. I decided on the latter because that was my focus for this layout.




Now that you've seen the collage and my inspiration, get your creative juices flowing and submit links to enter to win $20 or more of scrappy supplies!!