Sunday, May 30, 2010

When one door closes...

Hello friends! It feels like forever since I've been on here! First of I have been crazy busy! My oldest graduated from High School and we had family and friends over from out of town. I was going crazy trying to get the house ready for them, the party and for putting it on the market (yes, we are selling but we are not moving out of town) and while painting the boys room I fell off a ladder and broke my foot!

So the doc tells me to rest and put my foot up - but with all that was going on you know I couldn't do that!
After the party we drove 8 1/2 hours each way to take our oldest to orientation/registration at college.
Sigh, my first born in college - this could be hard!

Meanwhile I have found that it is very difficult to keep my house totally clean so you can "show" it with five kids on summer break, a grandmother visiting and scrapbook! 
But I have my priorities! LOL!

But enough about me!
This page is from the Anticipation kit at Scrapbooking From The Inside Out.



This theme is perfect for the changes going on right now. June marks one year as a designer for Scrapbooking From The Inside Out. I was kinda wondering what would happen next and to my surprize they have offered me a new position that is under wraps right now~ but very exciting! 
Note the faux stained glass above the door! 
This was so fun! I used a small circle form Clear Scraps.
I drew the pattern with Viva paint pens and filled in the "window" with alcohol inks. 
I would definately do this look again...I just don't know what for yet! ;)
Here is the view with the door open.
And a close up of the journaling!
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On a different topic I just want give a shout out to all my new peeps!!
"Hello! and Welcome!"
Now I do not pretend to be totally computer savvy but when I click on your beautiful pictures I can't always get a link to your blog so I can visit you! However if you leave me a comment I can track you down! LOL! Anyways I would love to check out your blogs so leave me a link! ;)
Have a wonderful day...or night wherever you are!



9 comments:

Michelle said...

Gorgeous LO!!
Love the journaling and the title!!
Love the stain class look so clever!!
Sorry about your foot!!
Glad the party and family visitng went well!
Hope your foot heals quick!!
Prayers & Hugs!!

Cheryl Nelson said...

Hugs to you on this new stage of life...having one away to college! So sorry about the broken foot...hope you can stay off it now and rest a little. Good luck with your move. Such a fantabulous lo! I LOVE it sososoooooo much! The journaling is perfect!!!

Suzanne said...

Rita! You broke your foot? Sending lots of healing thoughts your way, but girl, get off that foot! Glad to see you have your priorities in order though... :-D Your layout is AMAZING, I so want to try that stained glass technique! Maybe you could help a scrappy friend with a little tut? You know, in your spare time? :-D

Dara Lynn said...

Rita, life is sure bringing its challenges your way!! Gorgeous layout with a beautiful heartfelt journaling inside. I know how it feels when your kids start moving on with life. Recently, my youngest son moved to Louisiana and I was just heart broken. I have another son serving in the Army and in Korea for 18 months, and my oldest is going to propose to his girlfriend on july 4th. I told my husband this year is the year for changes! Blessed we are to have this craft to keep us sane one day at a time :) ?? I want to know how to do the stain glass! lol

A Ph.D. student just trying to make my way.... said...

Thanks for the thought about when one door closes another opens. I really needed to hear that and think about it because I recently had a door close that I really wanted to open so now I just need to find my newly opened door! Thanks again!

Audra said...

awesome layout... really neat concept and design... the stained glass looks great!! :)

Jan said...

Beautiful LO and journaling!
SO SORRY to hear that you broke your foot!!!! OUCH! Try to give it a little rest :)

Heidi said...

Rita, this lo is awesome! I absolutely love it! I've always loved that quote and the journaling is so totally inspiring=) TFS!

fairyrocks said...

Lovely sentimental card. My Dad always told me that when things were rough, and it is so true.
I know about the kids moving out and on with their lives. Hugs to you.
Hope your foot is healing. Take care of you