Thursday, November 4, 2010

Isn't it Friday yet?

Happy Thursday! Whew... it's been a long week! It's almost over and time for some much needed rest! That Halloween Party really took it out of me!

Today we have a little inspiration from yours truly and Grandma. I don't often have time to make projects, that is why I have a design team, but I really do miss it after a while! I just need to get in there and make something - it's therapy for me! I played with the new Glitz Hoopla collection and made some fun home decor projects in the never-ending pursuit of getting my house decorated! LOL! Take a look:

Glitz Hoopla Home Decor by GenCraft



The canvas is Kaisercraft. I painted the edges black and let dry before I started. I used Glitz Hoopla: Cake and Floral as well as some Paper Layers, Whatnots and Cardstock Stickers. I added in some Prima Bling and Flowers and a Queen & Co. Felt Border. I love the way this one turned out! Here is the other one:




The canvas again is Kaisercraft. I used Glitz Hoopla: Frames, Pipework and Polka as well as Paper Layers and Whatnots. I also added in some Prima Flowers and a Queen & Co. Felt Border. I like this one, too and can't wait to hang them up in my house somewhere!

Now for a little inspiration from Grandma. Do you remember a while back when I told you Grandma Lori was losing weight? Well, she did it! She lost 65 pounds and made an album of her weight loss journey! I snapped a few pictures of her album because I thought it was so inspiring - in lots of ways! Take a look:

Up, Up and a Weigh - My Diet Journey by Grandma Lori





I just love all of her clever little phrases!




I love this page! She did it and is jumping for joy! I had to skip a few pages, because Grandma didn't want me to show you all pictures of her in her heavier days, but... I found a nice little before and after picture that I'm putting on here and she can't stop me! LOL!

Grandma Lori Before - Photo taken August 16, 2009


Grandma Lori After - Photo taken August 24, 2010

What a difference a year makes!

So, how's that for Thursday inspiration?!

Happy Crafting!

5 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! What an exciting week of projects!
    Neat to see that crafting is a family thing with you guys...I LOVE the altered canvas' and Lori's weight loss journal is amazing...she's amazing! Look at her! Thanks for sharing her story with us!!!

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  2. Oh wow!! way to go gramma Lori.. and love the dieting journaling mini..That is too cute, maybe I should make one and that will motivate me to lose 20lbs that need shedding.. Hmmmmmmm!!
    Fantastic job everyone..
    Hugs
    Nanné

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  3. Way to go Grandma Lori!! That is so awesome! How'd ya do it? Congrats to you! I love your album!
    Floren, the decor is awesome, love love love them!

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  4. Well, first of all, I need to know where those adorable Victorian ladies came from? I'm thinking Hoopla what-nots. I am running over to the store to check out those 2 collections that I didn't work on. Let me tell you, these are not "poo!" And as for Grandma Lori - woohoo! We need details because I would be so happy to just loose 20! Way to go, Lori! What a fantstic idea the weight loss journal is! Love it!

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  5. AMAZING PROJECTS!!!!!! Lori - you are such an inspiration. It just goes to show YOU CAN do it!!! I am so proud of you. I absolutely LOVE your JOURNEY mini...what a great way to journal the "journey"!! Hugs, T

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