The Road Less Traveled

Time Flies

Boy, does time fly by in a blink of an eye! One...it's been more than a month since I last posted, two...I can't believe the summer is over already and I am back to work and three...I can't believe my son (the baby) is 16 years old, a junior in high school, and really a man!

Here are a few pictures of my son from this summer and today, the first day of school.

Doesn't he looked "thrilled" to start school?

Fun at CHA

I had a lot of fun at CHA with Creative Imaginations. I did a beach frame make and take each morning. Once I learn how to use my web cam, I would like to put the project up here on my blog with instructions on how to make the frame. Outside of doing my make and take, I helped Cheryl (the design team coordinator) with her make and takes. Below are a few photos I can share from our time in Chicago.

This is Jack Behlmar the CEO of Creative Imaginations. CI obtained the license for Lego's--the bust of him was made from Lego's.

Cheryl doing a make & take.

Me and Cheryl (my roomy from Boston)

Samantha Walker & Renae Lindgrin.

Marah Johnson, Johnny "Mustache" (aka Johnny Cupcake) and Ranae Lindgrin.

CHA Summer Preview Poinsettia Collection

I have been having difficulty with my computer, so I have not been able to post. But finally...here is a preview of my other collection from Creative Imaginations. The Poinsettia Collection--chock full of holiday spirit for your Christmas scrapbooking and crafts. The papers are double sided with epoxy and regular stickers to coordinate. I am off to CHA in the morning--so hope to see some of you there.

CHA Summer Preview

Here is a preview of one of my new lines with Creative Imaginations--"That's My Boy Collection". These double sided papers, epoxy and stickers are full of fun, bright colors and intrigue that little boys are full of! Have fun creating a ton of pages and coordinating room decor for your little man!

Come back soon to see my other collection with Creative Imaginations.

=) Allison

Weight Loss Journaling Book Kit Available

Weight Loss Journaling Book Kit Now Available!
I have a few kits left that are all ready to ship. Once I sell through those, I have plenty of supplies to sell more kits. It is an on going process, as a lot goes into preparing each kit. Please post a comment or e-mail me at scrapbookalley@aol.com if you are interested in purchasing a kit.The cost of the kit is $30.00, plus $8.00 shipping within the US--for a total of $38.00. You can pay via PayPal (instructions below). Once the transfer of funds clears, I will send out your kit. Each kit contains over $40.00 in retail product and easy to follow color instructions.

Supplies Included in Kit:
*BE Conrad Rectangular Chipboard 2 Pieces (Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day Black Leaf Paper-some precut (Samantha Walker/Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day Cream Ledger Paper-some precut (Samantha Walker/Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day Quadrant Paper-some precut (Samantha Walker/Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day Bazzill Red Cardstock-precut page dividers (Bazzill/Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day Tags & Numbers (Samantha Walker/Creative Imaginations)
*Day by Day ABC (Samantha Walker/Creative Imaginations)
*Assorted Ribbons (Creative Imaginations)
*Antique Cream Paper Lace (Narratives/Creative Imaginations)
*Zutter Bind It All Spiral Rings (5 Rings Each) 2 Pieces
*Various Frames—3
*Various Flourishes—11
*Cardstock Vine—1
*File Tabs—4
*Various Documentation Pages-some double sided (Allison Connors)

• My Daily Log (42 Double Sided)
• My Goals (1 Single Sided)
• Weigh In (1 Single Sided)
• Journaling (12 Double Sided)
• Measurements (4 Single Sided)

*Various Quotes (3 Single Sided)

*Pre-Scored Slant Pocket

To order via Paypal:
1. Set up an account with Paypal (if you don’t already have one). It’s easy to do, just go to www.paypal.com and follow their instructions.
2. Go to “send money”
3. Under the recipients name, type in my email address: scrapbookalley@aol.com
4. Enter kit payment + shipping in US dollars ($38 total within the US).
5. Under the notes section, please BE SURE to include the name of the kit (Weight Loss Journal)

My Weight Loss Journal (Which Will Be A Kit--Available Soon)

For a couple of weeks now, I have been itching to be creative again. I also have been dieting on and off, and just having trouble sticking with it. So, I decided to create my own weight loss journal. It is a 12 week journal with daily logs for counting calories, exercise tracking and calorie burning tracking too. It has pages to take measurements before and at every 4 week interval. It is also filled with inspiring quotes to help me stay on track. I used Samantha Walker's Day By Day line. I am going to make kits available of this project to sell from my blog. If you have an interest in purchasing one, leave me a note. I need to get the supplies and write the instructions...then I will post the availability of the kit with the cost.

My 1950's Look

A couple of weeks ago I went to my annual women's weekend. It is a wonderful weekend spent with friends with lots of laughing, relaxing and drinking wine! I had the best massage that I had in a very long time--much needed as well. On Saturday night, we dress up in our costumes for dinner and our hysterical Yankee Swap. So, here is what I looked like in my poodle skirt get up.

I don't think I have worn Saddle Shoes since I was 6 years old.

I wonder what next years theme will be and what crazy outfits we will all come up with then?

A Hole in my Heart

My very dear "brother from another mother" passed away this past Saturday. There is a HUGE HOLE in my heart and in my life. But, he was an amazing person! He was born 48 years ago with Spina Bifida and defied all the medical expectations. He walked without any assistive devices, work a full time job, drove all over the place and lived 20+ years longer than the medical life expectancy. He was a talented musician and loved to build and launch model rockets--he was a real kid at heart. His body is being donated to science, so that even in his death he might help others. I love you and miss you Timmy!

An Old Favorite

I came across an old layout I made a couple of years ago of my two girls. I love the photo of the two of them, it just shines of their loving relationship entitled "My Sister My Best Friend". This was from a class I taught at AC Moore--Altered Metal. Just wanted to share. =)

After a Dry Spell

Finally scrapbooked a page after a very long dry spell! Now to find some more photos to make another page--I have tons, but need to choose some to scrapbook. My kids don't cooperate any more for photos, so I usually scrap my niece and nephew now. I think I will search through my photos for some decent pictures of my kids to make some pages.