BUTTERFLIES

I have finished my butterflies for the Children's Holocaust Museum in Texas. I really enjoyed this project as it was very heart felt. I tried to be whimsical and light-hearted in my presentation of the butterflies. I think I achieved it.

Take your time and look them over. I hope that some of you chose to be a part of this very worthwhile project.

Thank you for checking in and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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BARNS

Of Upstate New York

This is my last installment of New York pictures. As you can see, I love old barns. There are 2 newly painted barns stuck in with these photos, but overall the older the better for me. The top photo was taken right after the little blue schoolhouse at an old farm that was completely overgrown. The barn was partly marsh. At least where I was standing. I tried to get a good picture through the tall grasses and some bull rushes. Really intrigued by this one. I think that is what help to start me off in the quest for quaint barns. I tried to find some that were completely rundown and maybe only partly standing.

The weathered barn wood is sometimes sold at a premium now days. As a matter of fact I painted pictures on barn wood years ago and sold them at consignment stores.

Enjoy the pictures and leave me a note once in a while. I would love to hear from you, let me know what you think.

Thanks for checking in and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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HAND-MADE COVER
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MARDI GRAS PAPER BAG ALBUM

For Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks

I made the above paper bag album for Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks in New Orleans, LA. Mardi Gras is coming up shortly and they wanted an album that would show their new product. The papers are beautifully colored, some hand made and others a gorgeous glossy. The embellishments are new for this year and they were so wonderful to work with.

The cover is all hand pieced and put together. Actually this was a lot of fun to create and develop. Begin with the mask, use colored feathers, adhere to the book cover and then go wild with the bling.

This book was a lot of fun and I thoroughly enjoyed making it. Try something new and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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Can you help?

Task 5 for the LIME-LIGHT DESIGN TEAM

Please read: information from http://dan99.blogspot.com/

The Holocaust Museum in Houston is planning a major exhibition in Spring 2012, to commemorate the 1.5 million children who died during the Holocaust.And that's where you and I come in - the exhibition will take the form of a breathtaking display of 1.5 million butterflies, 1 for each child that died needlessly. The museum is asking for our help. They want crafters/scrapbookers/stampers like us to create the butterflies for them and send them to the museum. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of something that is so worthwhile and meaningful!There are no rules other than your butterflies can be no larger than 8" x 10" and must NOT have glitter on them. The examples I've shown here have been stamped, but you can use patterned papers and embellishments, paint and inks, whatever is your style.You can find more information about the project here:http://www.hmh.org/minisite/butterfly/index.htmlYou can draw your own butterfly shapes, or if you don't want to do that, I'm including 2 butterfly templates which you can cut if you wish. Unlike my usual templates, these will stay available here indefinitely. Feel free to pass the link on to others who might be interested in taking part. Please consider cutting out several and giving them out at your local crop or see if your child's teacher would be interested in doing it as a class activity in school (there are educational guidelines for a lesson based around the activity on the museum's web site).

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SCHOOLHOUSES

The above photos were taken in the Finger Lake Region of upstate New York. With the exception of the top photo all the rest were taken of Amish Schoolhouses. They were taken in the summer when school was not in session. The Amish do not like to be photographed, so it is nice to respect that.

The top photo was of a field of wildflowers right across the street from the blue schoolhouse. The smell was so sweet and the breeze was just gently blowing making the flowers move in unison. This was a very peaceful and serene setting. The other schoolhouses intrigued me and I snapped a picture trying to show the whole area. Most of the schools were red with an outhouse, horse area and play area. You can almost imaging children playing, giggling and having fun.

Enjoy the pictures and let me hear any comments you have. Become a follower of the website and get emails for the updates.

Thank you again and happy 'scrappin'.

Sandra

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WANETA LAKE

In the middle of the summer of August 2007. Can we just say 'beautiful'. The lake was so calm, the breeze was slight and the sweet aroma in the air of just being at the lake. It seems to have its own unique smells and sounds. Even when there are no boats or other water craft buzzing on the water, the calm and serene feeling will overcome you oh so fast. I would sit on the dock in a lawn recliner and just snooze or stare out across the water and thoroughly enjoy the moment.

Waneta Lake is one of the smaller Finger Lakes. Seneca Lake is the largest then Keuka, Cayuga, Waneta and Lamoka. There are vast fields of vineyards, fruit and produce. Many are sold around the lakes at fruit/vegetable stands. A very unique place.

I hope you enjoy the photos and my next installment will be of Amish schoolhouses.

Have a great day and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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OLD BEAUTY

Two summers ago I pilgrimaged back home to upstate New York. The area is known as The Finger Lake Region. Well, I was in an architectural mood. For years I had enjoyed looking at the proud older homes and churches. I found some I really liked and took photos of them. I am sharing them with you today.

Just picture yourself on a summer day, temperature in the high 70's, low 80's, low humidity and just a sweet aroma in the air. Oh, I am so there. I took a drive around the back roads, windows down, letting my hair blow and snapping pictures of the countryside and some of my favorite houses and churches. The Victorian type of architecture is a special look and is well known in this part of the country. Usually built around the turn of the century into the beginning of the 1900's. These beauties have been lovingly restored to their previous glory and elegance.

The wine country of Keuka, Waneta and Seneca Lakes are known for these types of houses and large buildings. Growing up I never noticed these as I do now. I just took them for granted, but now they are part of the reason for "coming home" to that part of New York State.

Just thought I would share them with you and hope you enjoy them as I do. I will be posting pictures of the countryside, Amish schoolhouses and farms. Oh, I am so homesick now.

Have a great day and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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COUSINS

This has to be one of my all time favorite layouts. The center picture is of Sarah and Rachael. Rachael is on the left and Sarah on the right. The two of them had just put on lip gloss and posed for the photo. You can see the admiration in Rachael's eyes for her older cousin, Sarah. She really looks up to her. I know you cannot see it, but neither of them even got close to their lips. S-O C-U-T-E and very adorable.

Just had to share.

Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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