Wild - Superman giggles karaoke

This is one of those times when you print the photos and wait for the right inspiration to scrap them. A sketch challenge from Pagemaps was just the thing for this collage of photos I had printed months ago! I had debated separating all the photos but the sketch challenge inspired me to keep it as a collage - good thing. The photo layout worked really well, and the little embellies add fun and memories to the set of photos.

From Seneca

"No good thing is pleasant without friends to share it," he said. Impressive considering he, Seneca, was a Roman philosopher. Who would've guessed that ancient Romans would rank friendship so high in their set of values. Most people would say this special bond plays a stronger role in modern times. In my life this is certainly true because my family is no longer near. Regardless of the friends vs. family debate, it's important to have trust, support, and others to share with close to home.

Hokey Pokey Heritage

There is much pride in heritage. Even if heritage is ages old and almost forgotten, some little nuances are bound to be passed on through the years. The Hokey Pokey happens to be apart of my German heritage and still heralded at the majority of family gatherings. With that, I had to share this little joke to get the day started:

"In Memoriam

With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote 'The Hokey Pokey', died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started."

My Scrap Passion

The Scrap Whispers Challenge #62 is to scrap "Change" and change an element used on the page. This is "Through the Years We'll Change" based on Sketch #47 from Inspired Blueprints.

Title/word blocks were changed with brads, rub-ons, & the ever-trustworthy Sharpies . The chipboard elements were changed with gemstones & cardstock.

Ah those neices - neverending sources of adorable photos :-)

Busy Day Preparations

The agenda for tomorrow looks a little hectic.....meeting with managers & dentist visit in the AM, workload pressing heavily on the shoulders. Cinco de Mayo potluck & birthday wishes to a friend in the afternoon. Overdue run, work late, and Cinco de Mayo fiesta to attend in the PM. What better way to prepare for a busy day than to enjoy a late night of baking :-) Tonight I'm tackling Mexican Wedding Cakes & Tres Leches Cake.

The beauty of baking is the sweet treat that comes out at the end - and I don't mean the cake itself. I'm referring to the sense of accomplishment, and the feeling of having a product for others to appreciate from a mini project that can be done in just 1 evening in a state of relaxation!

Hey Twinkle Little Star, I Know Your Name

If/when I ever have an iPhone, the first app I will get is Google Sky Map. Haven't you ever wondered what the stars have been named and how they've been organized into constellations? Props to Google for creating an App for the iPhone and Droid that now you simply point your phone skyward on a clear night and can easily discover the names and constellations you are gazing at. Way to create a thoughtful and mind-expanding tool for those most beloved phones out there right now.

Hunting Happiness

With a little weight on the shoulders this morning and a 3rd day of mostly cloudy skies (when it's said the Tricities sees 300 days of sunshine a year), I sought out "happy clouds" in a Google image search for some pleasant inspiration. Bob Ross smiled at me in one of the results. Semi-superstition tells me that I need to finish work quickly today because fate has spoken through Google, and I should pick up my acrylics and brushes tonight.
Any description of Bob Ross ought to discuss his painting TV show that used to (and maybe still does) air on PBS. His way of teaching painting really was ideal for an average person wanting to paint. As a 6th Grader, I took a mini course on acrylic painting and made a rougher version of the painting shown next to him. This painting legend who passed away in 1995 had an amazing voice, like that of a good yoga instructor. It's just the soothing and relaxing type of voice to teach you in a good hobby and as you re-establish harmony in your life.