Scrapbook Promises

Hello! I have kept this cute scrapbooking funny for a while. Time to share it online and let go of my paper copy!

Scrapbook Promises


1) I will not stuff craft supplies in every corner of my house.

2) I will not keep nine projects going at one time.

3) I will not pick up more buttons, lace, or fabric when I have a ton at home.

4) I will not let my crafting area look like a condemned area.

5) I will not relegate the kitchen table to crafts.

6) I will not attend craft shows just to pick up new ideas.

7) I will not stock up on more craft supplies just because they are on sale.

8) I will not hide craft supplies from my family and friends.

9) I will not let my crafting distract me from cooking dinner.

10) I will not stay up all night crafting.

11) I will not save dryer lint, empty cereal boxes, detergent scoops, etc.

12) I will not buy every craft magazine I see.

13) I will not make promises I cannot keep. See you at the craft show.

Enjoy!
Lisa

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent & More

Hello. I am in the process of moving LisaLovesToScrapbook.blogpsot.com to my new account
LisaLovesToScrapbook.com. The new blog is WordPress, awesome!

TODAY I needed dishwasher detergent. Want to run the washer and no soap.
Also, no recipe in the house for a new batch of detetergent.

Used swagbucks.com to search and found a great site w/ a recipe I like the best:

http://www.diynatural.com/simple-effective-jabs-homemade-dishwasher-detergent-rinse-agent/

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe


•1 cup borax

•1 cup washing soda

•1/2 cup citric acid

•1/2 cup kosher salt

Fill rinse agent compartment with white vinegar

The post goes on with picture steps, cost breakdowns, etc. Awesome!
 
I don't have citric acid in the house, but I do have too much orange extract. So I used a tablespoon of extract w/ 2 tablespoons of detergent mixture, listed above. It smells good.
 
Usually I would use Trader Joe's detergent. But it does leave a white film that everyone talks about. Maybe if I see Citric acid I will try it - the posting comments say Citric acid is a miracle worker.
 
Lisa

Happy Valentine's Day Week

I hope you are having a nice week so far. The weather has been great here and we aren't down with the flu - good times!

Our schools had a 1/2 day today so both of my boys came home early. I took my oldest to the dentist for full X-rays - seems he has a rogue eye tooth. Not good. I don't miss that part of teen age years. I had teeth pulled and braces when I was a teen, ugh! It was worth all the pain and soreness, though. I did not know at 13 years old how much I would appreciate having straight teeth at almost 50 years old. I am getting a big return on investment. lol


With my 1 hour off today I dropped by the Dollar Tree. I'm looking for sandals for the Boys' Club knight costumes. I didn't find sandals to buy BUT I found a Zen Garden. Just couldn't pass _that_ up for $1. I put it on my desk right in front of my computer screen. It'll bring me peace until it looks too dirty. This is what mine looks like - but my swirls aren't as good as this one from the web:


Another good piece of news for today - Survivor started! I joined a competition in my local scrapbook group. We did a blind draw for 1 survivor and get to pick 1 more survivor. Whoever picks the survivor winner, wins. For the blind draw, I got "Stephanie Valencia". Now don't tell me she just teamed up with Russell? Really? Like that is going to work this time? Uh oh! lol Well, I guess you never know. lol I have to figure out who I'll pick for Survivor #2....

My 1st (blind) draw for Survivor this season. Wish me luck, I haven't won the competition yet! It's a good year for firsts, right?

Have a great week!

Lisa

Update for February - Celebrate Phoenix, Recipe Card, Bracelets and Chicks

Hello and thank you for stopping by. :)

Since the start of the new year, I have posted  7 videos up on youtube I will post 2 more this week. They are all Creative Memories related, so I have been posting on:

LisaLovesToScrapbook.blogspot.com

I can not believe I have not blogged since early January! What is going on with me?

1) Celebrate Phoenix is Saturday. Time to start organzing!

2) My 8x8 scrapbook recipe cards are due Thursday. The topic is "hambuger". Even that project is a Creative Memories project! wow. I did a hybrid card - 1/2 paper and 1/2 digital. Check my other blog next week! I can share the recipe - it's a digital image! yeah!!!!

3) The oranges are ripe. We canned 10 quarts. And I am making orange extract with the peel. See?

4) I am now making bracelets. For fun and family right now.  Here are some I sent to my sister:

5) AND we have new baby RI Red chicks! My older hens are not laying eggs anymore. humph. At least they eat bugs :) So here are some of the new ones:

Thank you for stopping. by! Come over and see my on youtube at "Crop with Lisa" or on my Creative Memories blog!

Lisa



Creativity Mantra for the New Year

I learned a creativity mantra last year, and I just found it (again) buried in my notes. Mantras can be great when I feel "stuck in a rut". Esp. since I don't usually say them - just that change in habit saying it can help the "rut feeling" go away.

Here it is:

Every day, in every way,

I am getting better and better.

My increasing talents are for serving humanity (or serving God's will) better.

I am in complete control over my senses and faculties at every dimension

of my mind,

including the dimensions of creativity and imagination.

Positive thoughts bring me the benefits and advantages I desire.

Think positive!
Lisa

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

Hello :) This recipe needs a recipe card, but I need to focus on getting my scrapbook for 2010 together right now so - later!

I keep losing this recipe so I am going to post it - easy to find :) It makes about 2 cups of mix.

Hot Cocoa Mix

1    cup dry milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup creamer, dry - any flavor
1 dash salt

Mix it in a 4 cup container. Use about 2 heaping tablespoons per cup. Enjoy!

Lisa

Gift Wrapping with an ATG Gun - "tapeless seams"

Hello and Happy December Holidays!

I had an "aha" moment this weekend - just had to share. After my scotch tape failed to secure my foil and flock wrapping paper on a gift - I thought "What is a strong tape?" ATG gun of course!

The ATG gun glides on long pieces of wrapping paper. And an extra plus- the tape stays INSIDE. The seams where the paper joins looks spotless with scotch tape covering them up.

The ATG gun gives a very professional look. Use your non scrapbook refills, the cheaper tape. :)

If you like demonstrations - a video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8fPuaH9GmI




Thank you for stopping by,
Lisa