Slow Start. . .Rake Up #11

This week has just been one of those weeks.  The little corners in the house that collect clutter, seem to be piling up and are starting to annoy me.  I don't feel like I've been home.  I haven't, other than knitting on Tuesday, created anything.  There are a half dozen things at home that need to be finished.  And in general I just can't seem to get focused.  I'm sure I'm not alone - we all have weeks like this.  I'm hanging in there until next week, when all the kids are off school and the days should be calmer - though I expect the house won't improve.

 

A little look at  the November Smaller than a Breadbox kit (which are on sale now, if you don't have an autoship).  Created by Kristin Perez using the Smaller kit, the Jillibean Pumpkin Chowder line.  I love how summery this layout is.  The bright green and pops of orange.  You'd never know the other sides of the papers are all about fall!

 

 

Rake Up #11 - I was scouting around for ideas to deal with my Take 12 album, but got side-tracked (see no focus) by this totally cute card over on the SRM blog, created by Michelle Bertuzzi.  It's so jolly and festive.  And hello, head-slap moment for the snowflake punched in green to look like pine boughs!  Break down the components of this card and it's a super simple, super cute look.  So, if you're looking for Take 12 layout ideas, this card reminds me to just keep it simple.  Card maker. . .well right here in red and white and green.  Layout creator. . .color scheme, layering, pull out those long-forgotten scallop punches or scissors.

 

 

Since we're half way through the month, leave an update today on how you're doing and where you're at.  My update:

• Take 12 album - no layouts made
• Take 12 photos, I believe I have them printed out through April - I might have gotten May, but I'd have to look at the pile.
• December Daily 2011 photos - ah, no.  But if you'll recall my impulse purchase netted me my 2012 album.  That will now need to be assembled and added to my to-do list.
• Christmas Cards once started are still unfinished
• Conversion of previous "boo" decor to "joy" . . . not too much joy going on just yet
• Knitting project. . .in progress.  Last class is tonight.
• 30 Days of Thankful is on track - I need to print out the photos for this week and get them in the album, but on target.

Not bad, actually.  I'm okay with where I am and that's the point isn't it.  Not necessarily checking off every item, but moving forward.

 

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Happy Thursday,