I am a GIrl Scout Leader Poem

Where have I been? Training to be a daisy girl scout leader. I've been searching on line for various things to include in our meetings. I was a girl scout when I was little, but at that time there was no daisy. I was a brownie and girl scout. I remember the crafts and swaps very well.

Being a Girl Scout Leader is one of the most rewarding opportunities you can take on. It can't be measured in points scored or points on a test, but it does make a difference in a girl's life!

Today I made some pins for the girls to swap with other troops when we go Christmas caroling tomorrow. These are the pins that I made. Aren't they pretty. I hope the girls like them.

I made 35 of them. Look how pretty.


Now, this poem I just found fits perfect for my life as my fingers are all swollen from the hot glue gun which I haven't used in years to make those pins.

Poem Written by Barb Hunter.

I am a Girl Scout leader, I own a hot glue gun,
A 3-ring notebook, an American flag, and a seven-passenger van.
I know all about Safety-Wise, permission slips, and registration forms.
I save bits of string, scraps of fabric, old tin cans,
And a whole garage full of recyclables.
I am a Girl Scout leader.

Mega Kit at SDD

Check out the new mega kit at Scrappity-Doo-Dah this month. You can purchase it here.

It's Starting to Look like Christmas at SDD

Well December is here and all of the wonderful designers at Scrappity-Doo-Dah are decking the halls. Check out there Christmas Forum to see all of the games, challenges, and gifts they have to offer. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Days Gone By - Bonnie van Esch Designs

Bonnie van Esch has a new kit called Days Gone By. You can purchase it from her blog here.

39 Elements, 10 papers and a alpha too!
Detail
the paper pack...you can buy it separately (10 papers)

Freebie - November Color Challenge Kit

Bet you thought I left the face of the earth. Boy, the past couple of months have been extremely hectic. The kids started Kindergarten in September and I volunteered to help out in the classroom. Then my girls joined the daisy girl scouts in October. Well, guess who volunteered to be their leader? You got it, ME! So I've been attending meetings and classes to start up the troop. I even became CPR/First Aid certified. Yes, I've been scrapping as well but it certainly has been a while since I made a kit. Since I'm still actively taking my daily Project 365 photos I decided to make a project 365 kit. Over at Enchanted Studios Scraps they are having a mini kit color challenge. Here is the preview of what I made


You can download here.

Learning to Crochet

This week I was supposed to go to a crocheting lesson at the library but it was cancelled. So I took out this book called 200 Crochet Blocks by Jan Eaton and attempted to relearn how to crochet on my own. When I was a teenager I learned how to crochet but haven't touched it in many many years.

I had some yarn left over from knitting Naomi's leg warmers and I already had some needles which I acquired for my knitting projects. Well, the saying it's like learning how to bicycle. It certainly is true.

The first granny square that I attempted from the book above is called Tiny Textures. I used the same yarn I had left over from Naomi's leg warmers. Here's a photo of my finished block. It is only 6 inches but not bad for my first attempt.

Then while reading my various blogs I came across a crochet blog that had some halloween type crochet patterns. So while dinner was cooking I sat on the couch and crocheted this skull. I'm sure I made an error on this but here is my first attempt. Crocheting takes a bit more concentration as you have to count stitches and while watching tv it is a bit difficult doing this while looking back and forth at directions. I think that's probably why I like knitting as there is no counting involved.

This week I received my tote bag from Thirty-One. I got this tote for $5 after spending $30. It's the customer special for October. I just had to have this bag. It is perfect for my yarns and needles. It's even big enough to carry the book which I think I may have to buy. It's a great reference book.

Halloween Craft

We did a fun project. We made a skeleton for our front door. Got the pattern from here. First we placed them on the floor to see how big they would be.

Then we transferred it to black paper.

Glue it down.

Hang it on the front door and pose for the photo of the day.

Received My First ATC Card

Surprise came in the mail today from Bonnie from Scrapping till the cows come home. She made me 2 tags and my very first ATC card. Thank you Bonnie for thinking of me.

Sewing: Hemming Girls Halloween Costume

Wow, you wouldn't believe it but yes, the tutorial that I took the other day to hem my pants really came in handy again. The girls Halloween costumes were too long. So much so that I had to sew it about 4 or 5 inches. I did not want to cut it because the costume if for size 4-6. They may get another year out of it so I just folded it and sewn it 2 times. The black part was also fraying since they wore it already so I did a hem there


You can't really tell that I sewn it. I'm sure I didn't do it correctly but at least now they won't step on it and trip.

Limited Time Collaboration Kit

Inspired by The French Country Style, Deb Ammerman & Rose Made Designs present to you a Weekend at the Chateau, A Collaboration Kit. For a Limited Time Only, this kit is available to you as a complete package at a fantastic price! This kit will only be available for sale as a bundle until November 1st, 2009. The Weekend at the Chateau Bundle contains 38 background papers, 3 alphas, 122 elements, 12 quick pages and 12 Abby hybrid pages. Get all of this for a special bundle price of just $8.99!

You can find this wonderful kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=1