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[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Good morning. it is sunny here as well.

I just finished the last page that I'm dong for the recent Israel trip. It was short trip so not too many pages, but here it is


Have a great day everyone!

Wonderful layout, Louise! Your photos are beautiful, and I REALLY enjoy them! I'd love to go to Israel one day, but until then, I'm so grateful for nice people like you sharing your travels!
I hope you have a VERY good day!

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Hey, Cherries!

We're not supposed to get out of the 30's today.  Spring, you say? 

I've got a pot of chili on the stove for dinner.  Actually, it smells so good, I might just take some for lunch!  I'll throw some cornbread in the oven later on.  I've also got butter on the counter coming to room temp.  I'm going to try and make a Lorna Doone copycat shortbread cookie recipe.  I've never made these before, so we'll see!

Have a great day ALL!

LOL Laura, spring is taking a detour, I think!  
Your chili sounds amazing! AND so do your cookies! Yum!
I hope you have a lovely day!  

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Good morning!  I like to read all your posts, but then, I don’t have so much to say. I think I have been MIA for several days.  I am about burned out on creating/ crafting, since I did so much the first part of the month,  I am fizzling out.  I have been trying to organize my craft room so it will be decent while I am laid up.  Weather  today, will be 75, cloudy and maybe. the wind is not so bad for a change.  I have been trying to go walking every day,  and am planing to this morning, too.

I went to get my C-scan yesterday for the surgery.  Was real quick and painless.  Today,I begin the no supplements thing for 7 days.  It is getting closer to the big day!

Have a great day, Cherries!

Sharon, I'm STILL praying over your surgery and am super glad to hear that your CT went well!!
LOL I don't always say a lot here either; I DEFINITELY didn't when I was first getting to know everyone lol I felt like maybe I was intruding, but everyone was so welcoming and friendly! LOL So even if you don't say much, you're STILL VERY MUCH welcome here! IDK how to explain it, but I feel like I've been here with the Cherries my whole life now!  
ANYWAY yes, I have been a little burnt out on crafting before; sometimes we DO so much at the beginning of the month it can fizzle a little! LOL I keep coming back to it though! 
I think too sometimes life gets busy and I get a little cranky and need my art therapy time. LOL I wanted so badly to do a ton of projects this month, but with everything going on haven't been able to. But at the beginning of every month I'm SUPER inspired! I've even went deep into the message boards and done VERY old challenges, just for the fun of it! It's amazing how much cool stuff is ALWAYS going on around here!  
I hope you have a great day, Sharon!  
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Finished this layout that I started last night for the March Mood Board.  Now, off to clean and purge the crafting studio!  lol

Love your layout, Laura! That gold border works so nicely, and I LOVE the postage-stamp frame for the photo! 
LOL don't purge too MUCH!  
 

[Jolly Holly Scraps]

Hey Cherries  
I LOVE this part of the start of my day! I have my coffee and I check out the message boards and I REALLY do feel like I've been with you Cherries forever!  
The weather isn't the most favorable today but it's not as cold as it could be, and it's not raining as much as it could. (We're not flooded where I'm at, but I imagine there's still several places that are. There's more rivers and lakes and streams in KY than some people realize; I guess that goes for most places though?)

I'm enjoying my off days and even getting SOME THINGS done! LOL not everything is done BUT I got a decent start! I'm STILL managing to toss out a bit of rubbish, and I may work on my closet today but not sure yet 
I'm SLOWLY clearing off living room shelves and moving things into the art room! (Things that aren't arts and crafts related are going on shelves in the living room.)
I've STILL got a long way to go, but it's exciting to be able to see EVEN the small progress! Since I'm still fighting this silly stubborn cold, (which Is ALMOST done!) I've been giving myself time to rest!  
I have a few phone calls to make today and will work on my art room for a bit. Therapy at 5, and I REALLY NEED to do some work on my collage!
I REALLY REALLY want to do every single challenge that's on the boards right now! While I'm a little annoyed by the chaos in my home now, I'm VERY excited to think about our art room being out together, and being able to knock out tons of projects! (And YES, I SHOULD PURGE! AND YES, I AM IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER NEW COLLECTION!!)  
I am getting extra hours at work again this week, too! I picked up a shift for tomorrow and I'm so grateful to have so many amazing people in my life. I mean, yes, there's times when I miss Omer VERY much, but God has shown me that I have more support than I EVEN realized!
The little things in this world make the big things, for sure! 
I know we all have our ups and downs in life, and I'm so VERY grateful to share this world with you all! 
Stay blessed, Dear Cherries! I hope you ALL have terrific days!

[blbabe1234]

Good morning Barb! Glad the sun is out today!

Feeling much better today. I think with the busy busy weekend I had, it finally caught up to me yesterday. I was tired, worn out, belly was a little tender. Just felt off. Didn't get a whole lot done either, but I'm okay with that. Slept better last night and already showered and had breakfast and my coffee. I'm on my laptop working at least for the morning - will see how I feel by the afternoon and if I move into my office or not.

Nothing else going on....kind of boring around here. LOL.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Glad you're doing MUCH better, Brandy! (I saw yesterday's post!) Just keep taking it in stride I guess! Sometimes we seem to be healing great then need more rest I suppose. BUT I'm so VERY glad you're doing so MUCH better! Even though it's a common procedure, it's STILL major surgery! Continued prayers for your healing, my friend!
Oh, and I'm about to go check out that new doodlebug/bella blvd kitty cat line, too! I MAY treat myself when my taxes come back! You ALREADY KNOW that I have NO MORE room for paper, BUT okay, as a justification, paper doesn't take up too MUCH storage!  

  

Thank you Holly. I'm just thankful the hard part of recovery is over and done with. At least i'm having more good days then bad.

Yes! My doggie and kitty drawers are stuffed! Can't put anymore in there! But did I buy the new bella blvd dog and cat papers? Yes! Do I need them? YES...
 

[blbabe1234]

Good morning!  I like to read all your posts, but then, I don’t have so much to say. I think I have been MIA for several days.  I am about burned out on creating/ crafting, since I did so much the first part of the month,  I am fizzling out.  I have been trying to organize my craft room so it will be decent while I am laid up.  Weather  today, will be 75, cloudy and maybe. the wind is not so bad for a change.  I have been trying to go walking every day,  and am planing to this morning, too.

I went to get my C-scan yesterday for the surgery.  Was real quick and painless.  Today,I begin the no supplements thing for 7 days.  It is getting closer to the big day!

Have a great day, Cherries!

Good luck on your upcoming surgery.
 

[blbabe1234]

Finished this layout that I started last night for the March Mood Board.  Now, off to clean and purge the crafting studio!  lol

Love the wood grain and how you framed the layout.
 

[blbabe1234]

Hey Cherries  
I LOVE this part of the start of my day! I have my coffee and I check out the message boards and I REALLY do feel like I've been with you Cherries forever!  

And that's why ACOT is our home. Cherries have always been like family!

Good luck on your adulting and cleaning!

[blbabe1234]

Summer, fall, winter, spring, 
The seasons rotate as each brings 
Its special beauty to this Earth of ours. 
Winter's snow and summer's flowers; 
Frozen rivers will flow come spring, 
There is a renewal of everything. 
—Edna Frohock, American poet (1906 - 97)

going to b 83 here today.  Didn’t even have electric blanket turned on last night!  lol. But dropping 15-20 degrees tomorrow with rain.  

thinking about heading to Home Depot this week and maybe getting some pansies for the little flowerbed at the corner of the garage.  Maybe getting some tomatoes plants too. I got my sunflower seeds in the mail yesterday-15 different colors-so definitely need to pull weeds and add new potting soil to the area where those will go.  My hollyhocks seem to have spread significantly from their place along the fence.  Lol. I’m always so enthusiastic about gardening in early spring and so tired of it by Labor Day. 

have a thoroughly terrific Tuesday and share your smile

[VickiR]

Beautiful day today!  The sun is shining, it's 62 degrees and the neighbors are mowing the lawn!!  DH has a new mower being delivered on Friday so he is holding off but he may change his mind and use the old one!  Home for a short break after a birthday lunch with Katie.  Short lunch and lots of chatting!  LOL!  Heading out to get DGD in an hour to take her to dance dress rehearsal for her recital this weekend.  Hoping to craft a bit later this evening.

[emmapaige]

Hey Cherries. The rain finally stopped and the sun is shining. Headed for about 55 today. I have a few errands to run then I hope to scrap for a bit. We’ll see how it goes. 

Have a great day Cherries. 

Sun shining is a wonderful thing!!! 

[emmapaige]

Good morning Barb! Glad the sun is out today!

Feeling much better today. I think with the busy busy weekend I had, it finally caught up to me yesterday. I was tired, worn out, belly was a little tender. Just felt off. Didn't get a whole lot done either, but I'm okay with that. Slept better last night and already showered and had breakfast and my coffee. I'm on my laptop working at least for the morning - will see how I feel by the afternoon and if I move into my office or not.

Nothing else going on....kind of boring around here. LOL.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Remember to take it easy, Brandy!! xoxo

[emmapaige]

Woke up early and no big plans for today. Got my chores done yesterday. Biggest thing I need to do is figure out dinner. But, I did make a meal plan for the week, so that should help. Trying out a few new things. I get so bored serving up the same stuff.

It was raining earlier. But should be a decent day , headed into the 60’s. East coast gals , this warmer weather is heading your way. I am do ready. Grandson #2 had shorts on yesterday! But it was nice to walk in warmer weather with just a light breeze.

Working on reaching 31 layouts for March and just a few more to go. At 25. And still haven’t found the missing layout. Only now I now there are 2 missing.

Happy Tuesday!

I'm trying to meet those 31 layouts for March, too. I think I'm at 25 also 
 

[emmapaige]

Still cloudy here, but at least the wind is gone.  I really need to make myself go up to my crafting studio above the garage and begin to clean it up!  It is terrible, because I buy things after school starts, but I really don't have time to go up there and do much crafting, so there are piles everywhere!  Plus, it wasn't really clean last summer. lol  I need to purge in the worst way!  Wish me luck.

I need desperately to purge also. I've been trying to throw stuff on my recent layouts so I can use it up but not happy with the results. 

[emmapaige]

Good morning. it is sunny here as well.

I just finished the last page that I'm dong for the recent Israel trip. It was short trip so not too many pages, but here it is


Have a great day everyone!

Beautiful, Louise! 

[emmapaige]

Hey, Cherries!

We're not supposed to get out of the 30's today.  Spring, you say? 

I've got a pot of chili on the stove for dinner.  Actually, it smells so good, I might just take some for lunch!  I'll throw some cornbread in the oven later on.  I've also got butter on the counter coming to room temp.  I'm going to try and make a Lorna Doone copycat shortbread cookie recipe.  I've never made these before, so we'll see!

Have a great day ALL!

I thought our chili days were over since it is technically spring but it sure sounds good today! 
 

[emmapaige]

I played Mahjongg today. There were only three of us since one of the ladies is on a cruise (her daughter is a travel agent) and one other is battling cancer and not doing well. This makes me so sad.

When I got home, I did this layout.

[Art_Teacher]

Still cloudy here, but at least the wind is gone.  I really need to make myself go up to my crafting studio above the garage and begin to clean it up!  It is terrible, because I buy things after school starts, but I really don't have time to go up there and do much crafting, so there are piles everywhere!  Plus, it wasn't really clean last summer. lol  I need to purge in the worst way!  Wish me luck.

I need desperately to purge also. I've been trying to throw stuff on my recent layouts so I can use it up but not happy with the results.   

I just need to realize my scrapping tastes have changed and get rid of the stuff I know I won't use.  But it's the going through it that takes forever!  lol  Plus, I keep buying more stuff that I have to put away! 
 

[GinniG]

Hey Cherries. The rain finally stopped and the sun is shining. Headed for about 55 today. I have a few errands to run then I hope to scrap for a bit. We’ll see how it goes. 

Have a great day Cherries. 

Yay for the sunshine!!! I think I’ve forgotten about what it looks like!