Halloween...

So this year, I went out of my norm...a witch and went comfy. One size does not fit all and I didn't want to shell out $50-$75 for a costume that I would fuss with all day.

So I give you Tracy Turnblad from Hairspray. For about $25, I got many ooohhs and ahhhs in a good way. And they thought it was my real hair...not since the late 80's and early 90's have my hair been this big.

Here is my poster pose:


I altered a can of Aqua Net to look like the can from the movie:


And here is everyone in my office who dressed up. There was a contest and we will find out who wins the PTO on Monday. Cross your fingers but I don't think its happening.



ETA 11/4/08:
winner is: Tracy Turnblad...............

OMG! I have never won before!!!! I was sure Melissa (the pirate) was going to get it.

I am a Marilyn

I found this link on another blog that I was glancing at and the suspense was killing about who I was...

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Marilyn!

You are a Marilyn -- "I am affectionate and skeptical."

Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Be direct and clear


• * Listen to me carefully


• * Don't judge me for my anxiety


• * Work things through with me


• * Reassure me that everything is OK between us


• * Laugh and make jokes with me


• * Gently push me toward new experiences


• * Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a Marilyn

• * being committed and faithful to family and friends


• * being responsible and hardworking


• * being compassionate toward others


• * having intellect and wit


• * being a nonconformist


• * confronting danger bravely


• * being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a Marilyn

• * the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind


• * procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself


• * fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of


• * exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger


• * wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right


• * being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

Marilyns as Children Often

• * are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn


• * are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger


• * form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent


• * look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel


• * are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

Marilyns as Parents

• * are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty


• * are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence


• * worry more than most that their children will get hurt


• * sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

Mojo Found

I scrapped today :)

First I checked out what Julie Bonner had came up with for the sketch of the week and I was inspired to work on it.

Here is her sketch (Week 41)


And here is my take:


My photo was taken the night before Hurricane Ike came ashore.

I also worked on a page of my husband.


Journalling reads: What started off as a nice day @ the zoo - soon turned into an afternoon of phones calls with updates on your dad. Amber took this photo of you on the phone with your sister. This is the phone call that ended the afternoon and sent us to the hospital to be with the rest of the family. We stayed at the hospital until almost 11pm. The next phone call came shortly after 3am. A 20 minute drive at 80-85 mph later and we were too late.

Webster Pages Give Away

Webster Pages is having a give away of some yummy paper that I will definitely be adding to my collection and to my albums! I love the colors and the patterns.

Here is what the collection looks like:


And here is the link to their blog so you can enter yourself...but remember if you win...you have to share with me :P

http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2263578/34502401

Homecoming

So it is that time of year again and I have been putting off my first attempt at making a mum for my daughter. But here we are the night before the I plugged in my hot glue gun, grabbed my stapler and made a last run to Michaels for some extra ribbon and ornaments. (I guess that is what they are called)

Latest Layouts

Here are some layouts that I have made using Graphic 45.

When your gone


PP: Graphic 45 Botanicabella - Garden Suite - front and back, Botanicabella Tags
Bazzill - Raven, Oatmeal and Papaya.
Buttons
Cat's Eye Chalk - Black
Fiber - Gold
Heidi Swapp - Chipboard Letters - Newsprint
MM Brad - Black

Pic taken of my oldest daughter and her ex boyfriend who I thought was her "one". This was the song that put on her myspace page when they broke up.

Journaling Strips read: ...the pieces of my heart are missing you. ...the face I came to know is missing too. ...I miss you.
*Song lyrics from Avril Levigne "When Your Gone"

Carefree


PP: Graphic 45 Botanicabella - Secret Garden - front and back.
Bazzill - French Vanilla
Cats Eye Chalk - Moss Green
Heidi Swapp Flower - Red
MM Black Brads
MM Glitter Alpha
MM Raven Bazzill Wing
MME Journal Card
Tim Holtz Grungeboard - Stripes

Journalling Reads: Taken in 1974 in Missouri when we took a family vacation to visit Uncle Terry and family.

Who are you?


PP: Graphic 45 Botanicabella: Eden's Symphony - front and back, Love Letters - back only
Bazzill - Raven and Papaya
Chatterbox - Black Letters
MM Brads - Black
Ribbon - Black

Sorry but the hidden journaling on this one...will remain hidden.

Hi


All Occasion Card


And my altered item for the month. I found this idea on Scrapfreak and Shannon was rocking the flower she made...I was a little jealous and made my own but in butterfly fashion. By the way...the butterfly comes with the October Kit. It is from Maya Rd and has 8 pieces to it! The yellow paint on it is in there also and it is Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in Scattered Straw.



I added:
Acrylic Paint (flowers)
Bling
Buttons
Heidi Swapp Ghost Flowers
MM Manilla Paint (butterlies)
Ribbon
Stickles