Well.... Stumbling Into Grace is over. Our last performance was Saturday the 15th, (also me & hubby's 11th anniversary) followed by strike. This coming Saturday (May 22) will be the Garage Sale fundraiser for Stained Glass Theatre, so if you are in the area & looking for a good deal, stop by! We will be holding it in the SGT parking lot. If it rains, we will move inside to the courtyard. Heaven only knows what treasures can be found when a Theatre cleans out the props & costumes! Not to mention the 15-20 or so other families that will be adding their treasures to the stash. The sale is set to start at 7:00 am & will go until 5:00 or so.
COMING SOON:
Summer of Hope
runs on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30pm
June 3rd - July 3rd
However June 5th and July 3rd are 2:30pm matinee' performances only
Call Box Office (417) 581-9192 for ticket reservations.
Box office hours: Tuesday - Saturday Noon - 5:00 P.M.
Auditions for A.D. the Musical will be held on May 22nd, at 5:00 - right after the garage sale :) This show needs 15 men & 15 women. For audition info go to www.sgtheatre.com and click on 2009-2010 Auditions on the left side of the page.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Scrapbook Pal Design Team Entry
Here goes! My first attempt to be considered for a Design Team. Several people have told me I should apply for a design team, or try to have my work published, so I figured I would give it a shot. ScrapbookPal.com is looking for their very first Design Team members, so I thought I would give it a go!
Here are the pages I created for my entry, along with basic supply lists. I recently got the Don Juan Cricut Cart, so I used it on 3 of them.
Base Pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for lettering
Cricut Cartridge "George & Basic Shapes" used to cut 2" circles for scallop border
Patterned Papers from Scrappin' Sports & More - "T-Ball Star"
Colorbox Chalk Ink - Charcoal
Baase Pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for the lettering, cut from Bazzill Cardstock.
Patterned Paper from My Mind's Eye - "Lil' Robots" collection
Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blue Iris
Base pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for lettering - cut from DoodleBug Design's Crushed Velvet flocked paper
Random papers from my stash that fit the color scheme
Stickles - "Christmas Red" added to red stripe in striped paper & around heart
Jewels added to the center of Prima Flowers with mini glue dots.
Base pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned papers- Imaginisce "Live Loud" collection
Rub on words used on journal block
Colorbox Chalk Ink - "Charcoal"
Chipboard title letters were inked, then painted with Stickles.
Stars were cut out on the Cricut, then painted with stickles & popped up with pop dots.
Guitar was stitched using Bazzill In Stitch'z template "Boys Will Be Boys" and a variegated metallic thread.
Here are the pages I created for my entry, along with basic supply lists. I recently got the Don Juan Cricut Cart, so I used it on 3 of them.
Base Pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for lettering
Cricut Cartridge "George & Basic Shapes" used to cut 2" circles for scallop border
Patterned Papers from Scrappin' Sports & More - "T-Ball Star"
Colorbox Chalk Ink - Charcoal
Baase Pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for the lettering, cut from Bazzill Cardstock.
Patterned Paper from My Mind's Eye - "Lil' Robots" collection
Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blue Iris
Base pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Cricut Cartridge "Don Juan" used for lettering - cut from DoodleBug Design's Crushed Velvet flocked paper
Random papers from my stash that fit the color scheme
Stickles - "Christmas Red" added to red stripe in striped paper & around heart
Jewels added to the center of Prima Flowers with mini glue dots.
Base pages are Bazzill Cardstock
Patterned papers- Imaginisce "Live Loud" collection
Rub on words used on journal block
Colorbox Chalk Ink - "Charcoal"
Chipboard title letters were inked, then painted with Stickles.
Stars were cut out on the Cricut, then painted with stickles & popped up with pop dots.
Guitar was stitched using Bazzill In Stitch'z template "Boys Will Be Boys" and a variegated metallic thread.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Designer's Challenge Club
I have been working on Scrapbook Generation's Designer's Challenge Club monthly projects for a few months, and decided it was about time I posted some of the work I have done.
How it Works:
The wonderful ladies at Scrapbook Generation pick out a "packet" of stuff to give us every month. We meet on the 3rd Thursday every month to show off the creations we made with the packet we were given the previous month. The tricky part is, we are not allowed to ADD anything to the packet other than stamps, inks, paints, glitter, buttons, brads, and a few other tools. We can NOT add stickers, rub-ons, flowers, any other patterned papers, etc. It is really fun to see what other ladies have done when everyone started out with the exact same papers!
Here are a few peeks at my work.
November Creations:
December Creations:
January Creations:
February Creations:
If you would like to see some of the other artists' work, it is posted on the Scrapbook Generation Blog.
How it Works:
The wonderful ladies at Scrapbook Generation pick out a "packet" of stuff to give us every month. We meet on the 3rd Thursday every month to show off the creations we made with the packet we were given the previous month. The tricky part is, we are not allowed to ADD anything to the packet other than stamps, inks, paints, glitter, buttons, brads, and a few other tools. We can NOT add stickers, rub-ons, flowers, any other patterned papers, etc. It is really fun to see what other ladies have done when everyone started out with the exact same papers!
Here are a few peeks at my work.
November Creations:
December Creations:
January Creations:
February Creations:
If you would like to see some of the other artists' work, it is posted on the Scrapbook Generation Blog.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Stumbling Into Grace
Well, we are officially OPEN!! The cast & Crew of Stumbling Into Grace did a great job this weekend. We had very good audiences. Come out to Stained Glass Theatre in Ozark & check it out -- great show with a powerful message.
Stumbling Into Grace
Performances are Thurs, Fri & Sat
April 15 - May 15
Showtimes are at 7:30pm, except the first & last Saturdays are at 2:30pm.
For reservations call (417)581-9192
Stumbling Into Grace
Performances are Thurs, Fri & Sat
April 15 - May 15
Showtimes are at 7:30pm, except the first & last Saturdays are at 2:30pm.
For reservations call (417)581-9192
Friday, April 16, 2010
Fisk-A-Teer Survey!
This survey was posted by Kellystar on Fisk-a-teers, and I thought it would make a great jump-start to getting back into blogging... since it has been almost a YEAR since I posted... Yikes!!
I want to start blogging again, and posting more of my artwork on here. Scrapbook layouts, quilt projets, maybe even theatre photos!
Here goes with the survey:
1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both?
Both. More scrapbooking than cards, lately, but I do both.
2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it?
About 15 years! My mom started as something she could do while she was laid up after surgery when I was in High School, and got me and my sister into scrapping too.
3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.?
I like to go to crops, but I like to work alone too. It kind of depends on my mood. Sometimes at crops I really get going in a groove & don't talk much, but I do like to be around other people so I can get 2nd & 3rd opinions on colors, placements, etc.
4. Favorite embellishments?
Buttons, brads, ribbons, flowers, stitching, sparkles (stickles, gems, bling, etc.)
5. Favorite paper brands?
Bazzill, Doodlebug, BoBunny, My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee,
6. Favorite tool?
Crop-a-dile, Cricut, Fiskars scissors, Fiskars squeeze punches
7. Favorite kind of ink?
for stamping - Close To My Heart
for edging - Colorbox chalk ink Cat's Eyes
8. Whose your scrap idol?
Allison Davis!
9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used?
Mostly stickers - a few papers & kits that I look at now & think "WHY did I buy that??"
10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area?
My scrap stuff is stored in a closet. I use the kitchen table at home, but really like to go to crops & weekend retreats where I have more room to spread out & don't have to get cleaned up before dinner!
11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper?
random. I try to work on what is most recent, but sometimes I find and idea I really like for something a few years old & work on that. I try to just work on whatever I feel inspired to do at the moment & not worry about being "caught up".
12. What is your scrapping style if you have one?
I like simple, clean designs.
13. Whats on your work area right now?
What work area??? I wish I had one!
14. Favorite adhesive?
Tombow adhesive runner & glue dots. I also really like the Scotch Quick-Dry Tacky Adhesive & my Xyron.
15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to?
Printing photos on fabric - I have a mini album that i am going to try this in sometime soon.
16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer?
Not really a design team, but I do participate in Scrapbook Generation's Designer's Challenge.
17. Have you ever had your work published?
no
18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc?
Longaberger - it is not scrapbooking related, but I do use lots of my Longaberger baskets & pottery to organize my scrapbooking supplies!!
19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones?
Scrapbook Generation's Remember Me, Remember Them, and Boy Crazy kit clubs. LOVE them all!
20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter?
I have a stash... I am trying to use more of my stash these days, and only buy new stuff when I already have a specific use for it in mind.
21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own?
Sketch user!!! I am a HUGE fan of Scrapbook Generation's "Sketches for Scrapbooking" - they are on version 5 now, and I have all 5 of them, plus the "Sketches for Cardmaking" one!
22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones?
not really, but I am going to start participating in Fiskateers challenges. I do participate in swaps, round robins, etc. on the Christian Paper Artists' Yahoo group.
23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones?
I have a sizzix & a cuttlebug & I share a Cricut with my mom & sister.
24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use?
Sizzix, Sizzlits, & the cuttlebug dies.
25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?
Yes! I love stickles & bling :)
I want to start blogging again, and posting more of my artwork on here. Scrapbook layouts, quilt projets, maybe even theatre photos!
Here goes with the survey:
1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both?
Both. More scrapbooking than cards, lately, but I do both.
2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it?
About 15 years! My mom started as something she could do while she was laid up after surgery when I was in High School, and got me and my sister into scrapping too.
3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.?
I like to go to crops, but I like to work alone too. It kind of depends on my mood. Sometimes at crops I really get going in a groove & don't talk much, but I do like to be around other people so I can get 2nd & 3rd opinions on colors, placements, etc.
4. Favorite embellishments?
Buttons, brads, ribbons, flowers, stitching, sparkles (stickles, gems, bling, etc.)
5. Favorite paper brands?
Bazzill, Doodlebug, BoBunny, My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee,
6. Favorite tool?
Crop-a-dile, Cricut, Fiskars scissors, Fiskars squeeze punches
7. Favorite kind of ink?
for stamping - Close To My Heart
for edging - Colorbox chalk ink Cat's Eyes
8. Whose your scrap idol?
Allison Davis!
9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used?
Mostly stickers - a few papers & kits that I look at now & think "WHY did I buy that??"
10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area?
My scrap stuff is stored in a closet. I use the kitchen table at home, but really like to go to crops & weekend retreats where I have more room to spread out & don't have to get cleaned up before dinner!
11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper?
random. I try to work on what is most recent, but sometimes I find and idea I really like for something a few years old & work on that. I try to just work on whatever I feel inspired to do at the moment & not worry about being "caught up".
12. What is your scrapping style if you have one?
I like simple, clean designs.
13. Whats on your work area right now?
What work area??? I wish I had one!
14. Favorite adhesive?
Tombow adhesive runner & glue dots. I also really like the Scotch Quick-Dry Tacky Adhesive & my Xyron.
15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to?
Printing photos on fabric - I have a mini album that i am going to try this in sometime soon.
16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer?
Not really a design team, but I do participate in Scrapbook Generation's Designer's Challenge.
17. Have you ever had your work published?
no
18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc?
Longaberger - it is not scrapbooking related, but I do use lots of my Longaberger baskets & pottery to organize my scrapbooking supplies!!
19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones?
Scrapbook Generation's Remember Me, Remember Them, and Boy Crazy kit clubs. LOVE them all!
20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter?
I have a stash... I am trying to use more of my stash these days, and only buy new stuff when I already have a specific use for it in mind.
21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own?
Sketch user!!! I am a HUGE fan of Scrapbook Generation's "Sketches for Scrapbooking" - they are on version 5 now, and I have all 5 of them, plus the "Sketches for Cardmaking" one!
22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones?
not really, but I am going to start participating in Fiskateers challenges. I do participate in swaps, round robins, etc. on the Christian Paper Artists' Yahoo group.
23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones?
I have a sizzix & a cuttlebug & I share a Cricut with my mom & sister.
24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use?
Sizzix, Sizzlits, & the cuttlebug dies.
25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?
Yes! I love stickles & bling :)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Life According to Pre-K Summer School
AJ just started Pre-K Summer School this week, and he loves it! The first day I asked him what his favorite thing was and he said "Getting the smellies!" Come to find out, getting the smellies is actually a good thing. His teacher has these little chapstick-looking things with different scents, and the kids get a "smelly" rubbed on their arm for good behavior. AJ said he got 3 the first day!
Today he climbed in the car and said "Mom, I had a horrible day today. I even had to go to the office." I was shocked! Immediately thinking the worst (like any good mom does) I said "Honey, what did you do? What happened??" He said he got punched in the nose during lunch, and had to go to the office to get an ice pack on his nose. He said he wasn't even finished eating his lunch yet, but that he took his cookie with him to the office. I asked who did it, and of course he didn't know, but said "You know, that one little kid in the grey shirt." After he assured me that he did nothing to deserve this random, unprovoked punch in the nose, he was very emphatic that if the kid in the grey shirt gets one more strike, he will be kicked out of summer school forever, and never allowed to go back in his entire life. AND he will not get any smellies ever again.
So there you have it. Life according to Pre-K. Don't be the kid in the grey shirt. Don't punch people in the nose. Get your smellies. Alawys take your cookie with you.
Today he climbed in the car and said "Mom, I had a horrible day today. I even had to go to the office." I was shocked! Immediately thinking the worst (like any good mom does) I said "Honey, what did you do? What happened??" He said he got punched in the nose during lunch, and had to go to the office to get an ice pack on his nose. He said he wasn't even finished eating his lunch yet, but that he took his cookie with him to the office. I asked who did it, and of course he didn't know, but said "You know, that one little kid in the grey shirt." After he assured me that he did nothing to deserve this random, unprovoked punch in the nose, he was very emphatic that if the kid in the grey shirt gets one more strike, he will be kicked out of summer school forever, and never allowed to go back in his entire life. AND he will not get any smellies ever again.
So there you have it. Life according to Pre-K. Don't be the kid in the grey shirt. Don't punch people in the nose. Get your smellies. Alawys take your cookie with you.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Jamaica -- ya mon!
James & I celebrated our 10th anniversary by going to Jamaica! Our original plan was to go back to the same resort (Sandals Inn) where we spent our honeymoon. The week before we left, we got a call that they had overbooked, and they were upgrading us to their flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay. We got a 3rd floor room with a balcony & oceanside view... it was beautiful! Just a short walk past the fountain, across the bridge by the swim-up piano bar, and we were on the beach. We spent a wonderfully relaxing week soaking up the sun. Maybe soaking up a little too much sun, because we both got burned pretty good, but what do you expect? We went snorkeling, rode a hobie-cat, watched a guy try to windsurf (and decided we were better off watching!), read on the beach, and just had a good relaxing time. I can't wait to go again... hopefully it won't be another 10 years before we get to go back!
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