Just Call Me the Dabbler

Dion was The Wanderer, so I guess I can be The Dabbler. I dabble in lots of crafty things and sometimes have trouble following through. That's one reason that computer scrapbooking is so good for me. I don't have to sort through and lay out a ton of supplies to make a page. Everything I need is on my computer and I just need to put it together. I've tried crocheting and cross stitching, and the results weren't fast enough to satisfy me. I sew a little, but only if it's a really quick project. At one point I thought I'd try quilting, but luckily I got over it quickly. What was I thinking?? Every once in a while I think I'd like to try writing and then I can't think of anything to write about. I think maybe I have a serious fear of failure. :-)

Tonight I took a hairbow making class, another thing I sometimes dabble in. My younger girls are 6 and 3 and they love pretty hairbows, but Mommy doesn't love paying what they cost in stores. I've made a few on my own and I really wanted to know the "right" way to make them. This class was great! I made three bows and learned some tricks to make them look pretty. I can't wait to buy some more ribbon and make bows in every color! I'm already planning to take the advanced class.

Meanwhile, I finally completed my first layout for freestylemama's CT. That's a pretty awesome feat in itself, considering that my computer is working in fits and starts. I don't know what the problem is other than its age and the fact that we've probably overloaded its memory. Anyhow, the papers are from the "Fashionista" kit by Cen's Stuff and the chrome frame set and flowers are from Chrome Template Set 1 by FreeStyleMama Creations. I LOVE the clean lines and the little flower accents!

Back to life....

As I mentioned in my previous post, I am a somewhat proud (maybe the best word is resolute) member of the PTO Board in my daughter's school, and our biggest fundraiser of the year is our Fall Festival. This is a huge undertaking, involving entertainment, games, inflatables, craft booths, food vendors and a silent auction, which is my personal "baby." The big shindig was yesterday and I am SO glad to get it over with! Last year there was a shoving incident and some hard feelings at the end of the silent auction so I was on my guard, but this year everything went smoothly. You wouldn't believe how competitive some people can get! C'mon, people - this is a charity event! Anyway, a basket of goodies from the local high school football team went for over $300. Yikes! I got outbid on the few that I bid on but that's OK.

So with the festival over, I had time to actually do a layout. This is my youngest daughter all dressed up with nowhere to go. The kit is "Fashionista" from Cen's Loft, where I am honored to be on the Creative Team. This is my first CT layout!

The beginning...

So... I'm a blogger now. Welcome to my world! I created this blog to use for my digital scrapbooking layouts and connect with other digi-scrappers.

I suppose I should introduce myself. I'm Kim, a mother to three wonderful girls ranging in age from 19 to 3. Yes, I know, I started all over. :-) I live in South Carolina with my husband and daughters, and I'm a stay at home mom, although I don't stay at home much. I'm in the leadership of the elementary school PTO (which I lovingly refer to as the Harper Valley PTA) and I volunteer in my middle daughter's first grade classroom, both of which keep me rather busy. Our PTO is busy planning the Fall Festival and if I remember to access this blog during the next two weeks it will be a miracle.

Meanwhile, here are a couple of layouts to start things off. These are trading cards I did for my two youngest daughters. I used the August Mega-Kit called "Rich" from Digital Design Divas.

Later!