October Photo Hunt #4

I took on this challenge and here are my photos.

1. A Fall Activity

2. A Fall Treat

3. A Harvest

4. Leaves

5. Fall Colours

6. Something Orange

7. Something Spooky

8. A Cemetary

9. A Costume

10. A Black & White Photo

11. A Critter

12. Symmetry

13. Contrast

14. Texture

15. A Logo/Mascot

16. Something Neon

17. Something Inspiring

18. Something Entertaining

19. Something Fast

20. Something Slow

Won't you join me for this fun challenge next month?

Feeling a Little Batty

The Halloween decorations are up and we are just waiting for the big day. This is Batty, he has seen over fourteen Halloweens in his lifetime. I see he is chipping in a few places so maybe it is time for a face lift next year. Happy Halloween to you and your little gobblins.

The Beauty of Fall

I'm loving the Fall colours at my local park.

A girl could go snap happy very easily. LOL

Happy Birthday Mom

Happy Birthday Mom!

I hope you are dancing with the Angels.

Fall Photo Shoot #2

Can you guess where these photos were taken?

It was the parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Abbotsford, B.C. on Sunday, October 25th, 2009.

Who got it right???

Just a reminder to see the beauty right around us.

BC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Weekend

Friday afternoon I arrived at the Ramada Inn in Abbotsford for the 2009 BC Crop for Kids Scrapbooking Crop. I didn't take very many photos this year and some of the ones I did take didn't turn out. ARGH!! My point and shoot and I are having issues. Here is a small collection of photos and a few stories. Friday night I met my Scrapaholic friends for dinner and drinks at the White Spot in the hotel. After dinner we all strolled over to the registration desk to get our welcome packages and find our seats. Then it was time to set up our Scrapbooking Creation Stations. I was pleasantly sandwiched between all my friends.

For dinner on Saturday night I decided I wanted pizza and to watch the ALCS Baseball Game #6 between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans for New York City and the game was cancelled due to rain. But I found a couple of friends in Hayley and Carrie to join me in our room for a Pizza Party and I did find the Canucks game on T.V. to help suffice my need for some sports action while waiting and waiting for our dinner. Let's just say that FREE pizza is really really delicious.

Saturday night was the Tropical Night Theme Party and I was all dressed up with my muumuu, leis, sunglasses, palm tree and pineapple drink. There was some really great costumes, way to go all you Scrappers. This was also the time when the Scrapaholics presented to Mary and Sandra from Crop for Kids our Fundraising cheque for $1000.00 for BC Children's Hospital. Thank you to all those that participated in our fundraising efforts.

On Sunday morning I decided to take my camera outside for a mini Fall photo shoot. I love the changing of the seasons especially from Summer to Fall. The colours are just amazing. I was reaching over some plants trying to get a great Macro shot and low and behold I met this guy. I first jumped back and then decided that I should shoot him too.

Hope you have had a great weekend and Thanks for stopping by.

ScrappeeDiane :o)

Let's Get Packing

Today is sure a turbulent Thursday, oh my! I have my lists ready and lots of things to do. This morning I was at my first stop of a long list of errands to run and noticed that I had a flat tire. I limped my truck home and set up the air compressor to fill the tire and see how fast it was going flat. I found a small piece of metal sticking out causing my problem. The leak wasn't too fast and so I drove to Costco to have the tire repaired. Not originally on the list to do but I could make time if I had to. When at Costco I was told it would be 3.5 hours before they could fix my tire and that I wasn't allowed to leave I would have to sit there and wait. I do like to shop at Costco but I don't think I could spending 3.5 hours shopping. I pleaded my case of having to pack and run errands before my trip tomorrow and the fact that I had to pick up my child before that but with no sympathy I drove my leaking truck home. :o(

DH will fix it for me when he gets home one way or another.

I have already started packing for this weekend's Crop 4 Kids Retreat in Abbotsford.  I'm going to be really organized and get alot accomplished this weekend. I love it when a plan comes together.

I was flipping through a few photos today and found this one of Oscar and I. We had a lot of fun dog-sitting him for the Thansgiving Weekend.

Have a great weekend and do something Creative!

ScrappeeDiane :o)

What Goes Around Comes Around

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me, especially for you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I hope you will.

2- What I create will be just for you.

3-They say I have a year to get it to you. But I promise it will NOT take that long.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It’s a surprise to both of us at this point.

The catch?

You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog.

So the first five people who post, and are willing to pass it along,will get a handmade gift in the mail from me.

When you get it, make sure you post a pic on your blog!

Fine Fall Day

Today I remembered my camera and finally got a few photos of the fabulous fall colours. I'm hoping the rain holds off so that I can get a few more tomorrow.

Have you seen Stacy lately?

One person that has helped me through many hurdles in scrapbooking has been Stacy Julian. I just love her and find that I'm always looking forward to reading what she has to say. Most of the time I can totally relate it back to my life and my scrapbooking life. Stacy has recently set up a new website and blog and she is giving away this fabulous new tool for making your own brads from Imaginisce. Everyone can enter by going to Stacy's Blog. Please help spead the word and the love. She has a new giveaway each week for those of you who like the "free" stuff.



Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by.

ScrappeeDiane :o)

My Creative Expo

This weekend I have made time for Scrapbooking and am very excited with my creations. I didn't end up going to the Creative Expo in Langley and so I decided to have have my own. LOL I used some new products, old products and some new to me products. :o)

I am going to make another layout or two and then pack up for my big Scrapaholics Crop tomorrow. I have a few projects to work on. My Niece is turning 10 on Wednesday and I want to make her a mini album for her birthday. She really loves scrapbooking and I wish that we lived closer. You can see her creations in the above layout "Sleep Over".

But for now I'm off to create something. Have a fabulous weekend.

ScrappeeDiane :o)

Food Fotos

I love going out for dinner! I especially love it when the presentation of the food is foto worthy and of course that my trusty point and shoot is in my purse with fully charged batteries. On Wednesday night Izzy and I went to the Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel to celebrate my birthday. Everything was fabulous from great company, yummy cocktails, pleasing appies and sweet wine. ***Beware here are a couple of yummy food fotos***



Vegetarian Egg Rolls

Crab Cakes

The main course was delicious too, just not as photogenic. LOL

Today was spent running errands, visiting a friend, spending time with family and SCRAPBOOKING!!! I will post my layouts tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

ScrappeeDiane :o)