November Daily Photos Week 3

I'm back to share this past week's photos from the November photo challenge.

Sunday, November 15, 2009
I met Econ Eric, a friend of Jenna's, and spent time dancing with the family in the living room. I love impromptu dance parties. I edited some photos and uploaded them to facebook. The tagging box cracks me up.
Monday, November 16, 2009
I was making some birthday cards for my co workers and left this mess on my bed. Its a pretty common sight around here these days. Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I photographed the Millbrae Bart station after work. I desperately needed to print something for my photo class since we only have 2 more classes before finals. I had a blast shooting Black & White film at night. Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Josh from the advertising department offered to do a Starbuck's run. A bunch of us placed our orders on Vin's desk with post its. Thom was writing all kinds of silly requests, so I captured Vin playing with some of the post its.Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kristi picked up pizza and came over to scrap after work. We started working on the foundation of our December Daily albums. Can't wait to work on this more this coming week!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Celebrated Kent's birthday by picking up delicious cupcakes form Mazetti's Bakery here in Pacifica. he had fun playing with his food before eating it.I did go see New Moon on Friday as well. I arranged for Kristi to buy the tickets nearly a month in advance. Kelly, Jenna, Laura, mom, Kristi & I had so much fun. I wasn't a fan of the young screaming girls. Next time I'll go during school hours... I loved that special FX were so much better. It was apparent that the budget was a lot better this time around. You won't be disappointed if you see it.

Saturday, November 21, 2009
I wasn't feeling 100% so Dan & I decided to stay home and make delicious burritos instead of going out to ice skate with some friends. I'm still going to try going ice skating, just a little later on this season. Dan makes the best chicken burritos and I have become expert can opener and bean stirrer. I think I might move up to cutting the meat next. Ick!
This coming week is going to be busy, then I'll get a few days off for the holiday. Hope you and yours have a happy one!

Paramore @ The Warfield

Dan gave me tickets to see Paramore for my birthday. Their October concert was post-poned due to the lead singer Hayley having laryngitis. We went to the rescheduled concert, last Tuesday, November 10th. My favorite part of the night was right after we arrived. We ran into our friends Natalie & Mark, who are at nearly every concert we go to. Dan hadn't mentioned that they were going so I was quite surprised when we were walking up to our seats and ran into them.
We had fun chatting while waiting for the opening bands to finish playing. We got there a little late due to work and didn't feel like climbing over people to get to our seats in the dark.

I was most surprised that Hayley's hair wasn't orange, but blond. Their stage was beautiful. I had to squint to see what they had positioned in the frames-light bulbs. Sometimes they would light and pulse to the beat of the song.Their set list was perfect. Mostly fast paced songs with a few slower songs. One of my favorite things to do at a concert/event is to look around and see how many people are there. Isn't this incredible? I love that Paramore has so many great fans. Even more, I love how everyone is taking photos.
The Warfield is one of those venues that is absolutely beautiful inside. I cracked up that they mentioned how scary it is outside. San Francisco can be rather educational in that part, especially at night. I have two new songs that I've been listening to on repeat since the concert: Ignorance & Misguided Ghosts. I hadn't really listened to the new CD Brand New Eyes before the concert, but I'm completely in love with it after hearing it live.

Here we are riding BART home after the concert:

November Daily Photos: Week 2

Congrats to Stace & Rebecca, winners of the blog hop! Chipboard is 15% off until November 21st at the store.

This past week has blown by so fast. I am hoping November will slow down just a bit. Here are my photos from the second week of November:

Sunday, November 8, 2009
I wrote & sent out some thank you notes. I've decided that I want my own personal return address stamp. Now I just have to find a design I like. Any suggestions from etsy?
Monday, November 9, 2009
I got a little nerdy for Kellan Lutz & Ashley Greene of New Moon on Monday evening. They are the actors/tress that play Emmett & Alice. They had a question & answer session at Stonestown. They were expecting tons of people, like last year, but Robert Pattinson didn't come so it was a much smaller crowd. I met a really sweet woman, Yolanda and then my mom joined me later.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I found myself amongst another huge group at The Warfield. Dan took me to see Paramore for my birthday. It was originally going to be a on a Friday night in October, but Hayley, lead singer, came down with laryngitis. Look for a separate post later this week about this.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
I was very tired after two nights out in a row. I love that I walk into the kitchen every morning to such beautiful, bright colors. I need to move these into my room and finally decorate with them. Thursday, November 12, 2009
I love that my mom brings home the unusual pumpkins. We didn't carve any this year because they were too cool already.
Dan & I celebrated our 5 year anniversary in San Francisco at Park Chow. It is not a Chinese restaurant. I had spaghetti and Dan had pizza. Its not exactly any type of food really. They have delicious pies though! Friday, November 13, 2009
It was a very long day for me. This is a box that was by the door when I was leaving in the morning. Think of this photo as a place holder for better photos to come. I shot a wedding in Napa (as second shooter). I expect to get my photos tomorrow. Will share more of that later.Saturday, November 14, 2009
Zombie mode. I stayed up until 4am scrapbooking, slept for 5 hours, then worked. When I got off, I drove to Dan's house and found him putting on vinyl protection on his new Acura TL. He got it three weeks ago but I haven't had a spare moment to photograph it. I hope to take it out to the beach soon and get some really nice shots for him.
I tried to take a nap after work but was so tired I couldn't sleep. Don't you hate when that happens? Later, we picked up something cute at REI and had dinner in San Carlos with Zena & Helen. I'm having fun taking photos every day. Won't you join me? Let me know if you are playing along.

November Everything Scrapp'n Blog Hop

It's time for the November Everything Scrapp'n Blog hop. Please leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win a prize. Here are the awesome prizes being offered, to participate start here:
I am one of those scrappers that has difficulty keeping interest in scrapping holidays once they are past. I've been watching a lot of vampire movies, tv shows, and Tim Burton films for inspiration while working with Pink Paislee's Twilight line. It really helps that its has my three favorite colors: purple, orange, and green. I made a mini album for our recent visit to a local pumpkin patch.Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Dusk pp, Horizon pp, Sunset pp, Expressions Cardstock alpha stickers-pumpkin, Expressions Glitter Alpha stickers-limeade, Pink Paislee Vintage Moon accents-press ons, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album.

Photos on right side of page are courtesy of Kristi Lewis.Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Postcards pp, Horizon pp, Sunset pp, Eclipse pp, Amber Road-Impressions stamps, American Crafts Flair-Halloween Boo, 7 gypsies circle stamp, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, Stickles-black diamond, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Golden Terracotta, Making Memories staples-black, 7 gypsies arrow photo turn, EK Success Postage stamp paper punch, Staz On-jet black, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album .

Photo on page courtesy of Abe Dieckman.Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Horizon pp, Sunset pp, Postcards pp, Eclipse pp, Expressions Cardstock alpha stickers-pumpkin, Expressions Glitter Alpha stickers-limeade, Pink Paislee Twilight-press ons, Pink Paislee Office Lingo On Schedule stamps, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Key Lime Pie, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, EK Success Binding Edge paper punch, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album.

Photo on left courtesy of Kristi Lewis.
Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Sunset pp, Dusk pp, Petaloo Glitter sheets-black, Twilight Bella brads, Amber Road-Impressions stamps, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Queen & Co rhinestones-black, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, EK Success Small Scallop scissors, Sakura Glaze pen-black, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album.

Photo on page courtesy of Abe Dieckman.Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Dusk pp, Horizon pp, Sunset pp, Postcards pp, Eclipse pp, Hambly Overlay Autumn Breeze-Black, American Crafts Flair-Halloween Boo, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Hambly Elegant labels rub ons-black, Amber Road-Impressions stamps, Hero Arts lower basic alpha stamps, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, Sakura Glaze pen-black, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album.

Photo on page courtesy of Abe Dieckman.
Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Dusk pp, Eclipse pp, Twilight Boarder line stickers, Hambly Spooky Halloween rub ons-Black, Hambly Antinque frames rub ons-black, Prima Say It In Pearls-Mixed white crystals packaging (green), Prima E orange rhinestones, Inkadinkado clear mini stamps Fall corner, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Ethan's album.

I adore the border stickers that Pink Paislee released during Summer CHA. Aren't they adorable?

I love to make Artist Trading Cards and haven't made any for Halloween so I made some using Some the postcard paper.Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Postcards pp, Hambly Overlay 3/4 graph-black,Twilight Boarder line stickers, Pink Paislee Twilight-press ons, Expressions Glitter Alpha stickers-limeade, Ranger Adirondack paint dabber-black, Staz on Ink-jet black.

I have a never ending love for Hambly and their great overlays!
Please head on over to Kimberly's blog for the next chance to win!

November Daily Photos Week 1

Everything Scrapp'n is having a photo challenge for the month of November. Take photos each day and then scrap them! I'm trying to keep up with the photos, but if you want to play along, we'd love that! There are two prizes, so go check them out. Here are mine from the first week in November:

Sunday, November 1, 2009
I've been reading The Vampire Diaries, suggested by Jessica Summers. The story is very similar to Twilight (so far) and it was published in 1991. It will be interesting to see what happens later on in the book.Monday, November 2, 2009
I work with a bunch of really fun people and we like to goof around. I caught a glimpse of Mat's cup and had to snap a photo.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
My friend/co worker took our other co-workers phone and stuck it with her display of beach findings.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I have been taking the majority of my photos at work since I'm there during the natural day light hours. Working on building a fort. ;D
Thursday, November 5, 2009
My family celebrated my cousin Kelley's birthday at my Aunt's house. Don't you just love the table center piece?
Friday, November 6, 2009
Kristi & I met at the Scrapbook Depot for a Friday night crop. It had been too long since we'd gone (before my trip to Europe last year). I met some really talented people and learned so much more about stamping and painting.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
I found out Friday afternoon that I didn't have to work on Saturday. Dan & I drove (in his newly purchased car) down the coast. We stopped in Pescadero for our favorite bread, and then had a picnic at the beach. It was too windy so we stayed inside the car. Then we drove to Santa Cruz for the Sea Glass Festival. I've never seen so many enthusiasts in one place. I didn't expect this line (photo as we were leaving).
This challenge is a great way to get back to blogging about whats going on in my every day life. My challenge to myself this week is to find more photos outside of work. Have a great week!

Celebrations

I've been busy celebrating lots of birthdays and holidays these past two weeks. I went to Lisa's 25th Birthday party two Friday's ago and had a wonderful time.
The next night we celebrated Zena's 60th Birthday. Over 50 people showed up! Some even surprise flew in to wish her a Happy Birthday. Last Friday night, Lisa had a wig party at her house and I think we did a great job! Jenna even handmade her very own wig for the event! After all these parties, we decided to have spend Halloween evening at the house, eating yummy goodies, passing out candy, and playing Wii. Last night we celebrated Kelley's birthday over at the Franco's house and had fun discussing the upcoming holidays. Its hard to believe we managed a semi-normal picture from this group! I have lots more photos that I have been editing that I'd love to share. I just wish there was more time in the day. I'm not too thrilled about having such little day light.

I am very excited about Ali's recent posts with her December Daily 2009. I can't wait to dive into working on mine. :D

Everything Scrapp'n Sketch Challenge

We're having a sketch challenge over at Everything Scrapp'n! I love sketch challenges and how each person can interpret it in such a different way. We are offering up a prize too. For a chance to win, participate in the sketch challenge by posting your take in the comments section
And here is the sketch:I rotated the sketch 90 degrees to work with my 12x12 page. I had to dig deep down to find a Halloween photo that I hadn't scrapped. I came up with a photo taken at a wonderful Halloween party thrown by my friend Troy and his room mates back in 2003! We had a little photo shoot before the party started. I had so much fun watching them decorate for the party. I loved that they put up black lights, clear shower curtains, some type of red food (to look like blood) and a tape outline of a body strewn on the floor.
I adore the chipboard alphas in the four newest releases by Pink Paislee. They have so much fun and personality.
Products used: Pink Paislee Twilight Dusk pp, Twilight Eclipse pp, Twilight Nightfall pp, Twilight Postcards, Twilight Sunset pp, Twilight press ons, Twilight Border stickers, Pink Paislee Expressions Glitter alpha chipboard-Limeade, Prima Say It In Pearls, Mixed Crystals-white, Prima E rhinestones-orange, Hambly Halloween rub ons-black, My Little Shoebox mini alpha stickers-black, Bubbly Schnooks Say What Jargon tags, Inkadinkadoo Clear stamp-Happy Halloween, 7gypsies Black arrow turner, Martha Stewart Border punch scallop dot, Staz On Ink-jet black, water color-black, Sakura Gelly Glaze pen-black, & Making Memories date stamp.

I made Lisa this fall themed Birthday card using the Amber Road line by Pink Paislee. I love the punch out embellishments that work great for cards, journaling, or adding more layers.
I made this card for an upcoming birthday this fall. I'm completely in love with the postmark themes this year!
This die cut paper is perfect for decorative edges.
Thanks for taking a peek at my creations.