I have been meeting a lot of new people lately (and through facebook reconnecting with long lost school mates) and I’m never quite sure what to say when they say what do you do?  I usually say this: I am a stay at home mom with two boys.  I do a little photography and I scrapbook. (insert their puzzled face). Then I add: some people watch tv, some people read or play video games or sports, I scrapbook.  I take pictures of our life, I scrapbook them and share them through my blog, through online forums, and this past year I’ve actually been published a few times! Sometimes they get it, sometimes they don’t, but it’s part of me and what I do!  I have made many friends through the online world of scrapbooking and for this I am thankful.    There are a few people who are on the lookout for new talent to show off their fabulous products and I wanted to share my scrapbooking with them.  I am a faithful, dedicated, loyal lady who loves scrapbooking.

Here are a few of my recent favorites:

I also wanted to share the latest three layouts from the June/August issue of Memory Makers

Thanks for stopping by! I have so many things to do in the next few days! If I don’t get back before then, please have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

This weekend we reveled in local activities. We packed the kids in the van and ran errands and had adventures around the island.  On Saturday we went to McKinley High School, my Dad’s Alma Mater, for the 62nd annual Friends of the Library Book Sale.  Books, books as far as the eye could see. and Saturday was 50%off day.  that translated in our case to 2 bags full of books/maps for $13.  well it was 11.something, but I threw the change in the donation bottle.

total coolness in my book(s!)

We also went to Kahala Mall to visit a new scrapbook store on the Island.  It’s called Pineapple Cove and it’s on the rooftop level of the Kahala Mall up stairs from the Theater.  When Troy and I first got married we lived near Kahala mall and we’d go to the movies there all the time! Since we live further away now, we haven’t been down to Kahala Mall in a long time.  We checked out the store and I was pleasantly surprised! It’s bigger than I thought and there were lots and lots of cute stuff! I scored some more thickers (yellow and pink daiquiri vinyl) some kaiser flowers and some K and Co paper. The owner, ManLe, was so so sweet to talk to. (sorry I didn’t get pictures of the store, next time)

We visited whole foods for the first time ever. and of course I loved it. such an interesting selection of items. but.wow.it.is.very.expensive.  the coolest items I found:

Do you see that man on the logo? It was designed by none other than my pal Chrispea’s hubby! Isn’t that cool?!

there was this product too:

I bought two different packs of the corn puffs and opened one. it was yummy, salty and sweet and crisp, like chex mix! I’m sending them to Chrispea!

When it was time to eat I wanted to try out this place I kept hearing about. It’s called the counter burger and it’s right next door to whole foods.  The boys, however, had molten lava cake on the brain and wanted Chili’s.  After lunch, we went to the uniform store to order some uniforms for Jalen for next school year and then headed home.

Sunday started off with church where Pastor Jim is starting a new lecture series on the body, fearfully and wonderfully made.  If you know me, I am fascinated with medical shows like mystery diagnosis (Hello Dr. Amy!!!) and Troy and I really enjoyed the sermon. We thought we’d try a local diner for lunch but after we went in there we found out it was a cash only kind of place. Next week we’ll be better prepared for that. (Do you usually carry cash? I almost never do. Check card and check card only for me.) We had a quick lunch at Genki Sushi, stopped in at Wholesale unlimited for some local candies and rushed home for a quick nap before an afternoon tweetup in Waikiki. (that’s a meetup of people who use twitter) I had the best.mochi.ever. Renee aka @surfchik4jesus brought her famous haupia mochi and I’m so loving it. In fact I’m thinking of an excuse to order some in the near future.

and they boys got to play with some friends in the sand…

and on the way home we decided to hit the counter burger that we had missed out on the day before.  If you have never been to the counter burger before (as we hadn’t) they offer predesigned burgers and other items, but the real draw comes in the build your own burgers.  You can choose from 1/3 2/3 or 1lb (cooked weight) turkey, beef or chicken breast.  select cheese, toppings (up to 4 included!) Premium toppings, a sauce, and bun.  we ordered cheesy fries, sweet potato fries and onion strings. we’ll know next time we won’t need all of those… but check out the spread:

we also had shakes, vanilla for Troy and Jalen, Peanutbutter and chocolate for Jordan and I.  Jordan got kids mini cheeseburgers and when his plate came, he picked up the first one and promptly dropped it on the floor without even a single bite.  he picked up the other and started digging in and the server brought us another one, no charge.Isn’t that the awesomest ever?!  We’ll definitely be going back to the counter burger again.

check out my burger:

1/3lb, Honey wheat bun, provolone cheese, grilled onions, dried cranberries, carrot strings, lettuce blend, mayo.

Next post will be scrappy!  Thanks for stopping by, Love Love and Blog you later!

Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

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Last weekend we ran into Jordan’s best friend from preschool while out shopping at the outlets.  We set up a play date for this week and were so excited.  We met out at Ko Olina Resorts to go to the beach in the morning.  It’s a resort that has 4 man made, groomed lagoons for your lounging pleasure.  the parking is limited, but free.  and there are no life guards.  but we keep a close eye on our kids and so far so good.

These two had so much fun!   and Jalen had a good time too!

took a quick snack break…

Ever since we went to see the movie Up last week I’ve been wanting to go buy some balloons.  Since we had time to stop off at the craft store on Wednesday, we picked up 10 latex balloons.  It was fun when they asked if it was some one’s birthday to be able to say, nope, just buying them for fun! (and pictures of course)  Of course, had I thought about the wind outside… I might have thought of an indoors photo location, or waiting for another day… but no, I carried those balloons out to the car and we picked up lunch and headed down to the beach at Hickam… We picnicked and then took a quick photo op with the balloons on the beach.  I also took the opportunity for a few ttv shots too. I really enjoy doing both varieties.

here is the skirt I sewed. It’s not a very flattering shot I’m afraid, but I’m putting my vanity aside to show the skirt.

I hope you’ve enjoyed these snaps of our life in Hawaii! I’ll be back again soon!

Love Love,

Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

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I absolutely had to scrap the typewriter and the paper bag…

sketch from a million little things: here

Stampin’ Up! textured cardstock, star punch. Making Memories: mini letter stickers, red flocked paper. Jenni Bowlin: Chipboard buttons, ticket.  Maya Roads: Pearled pin. Cosmo Cricket: Red/white polka dot paper. Ink: Red stazon, Black versafine. Studio Calico: Typewriter stamp, alpha stamp. Other: date stamp, sewing machine, grey thread, paper bag, copic pigment pen, red bakers twine.

I love that stazon ink on the edges on the grey paper. and that typewriter stamp, so cute! and so so in love with those maya roads pearl pins (now available at concroption.com)

I also wanted to share the sneak peeks of the projects I’ve done over at Scrapbook Dimensions:

(full projects with detailed tutorials are available with a subscription)

My Lucky Charms Hybrid Layout (seen in the Vol 2 Issue 1)

Personalized Easter Baskets (seen in Vol 2 Issue 1)

Father’s Day Brag Book (Seen in Vol 2 issue 2)

Today I’m working on some other projects but I’ll be back with my Memory Makers Layouts, my skirt pictures and new digi goodies!  If you want Lego Jewelry, let me know and I’ll email you about it.

thanks for stopping by, Love Love and Blog you later!

Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

we picked up this cute no so little typewriter today. such fun!  I had forgotten how often I use the backspace key to fix mistakes!  and also, remembering to hit enter to go to the next line instead of continuing on down on the roller. funny funny times.

I’m working on a few different things, but I just wanted to check in for a quickie! Hope you’re all having a great day! and ps, if you enjoyed this post… you can click on the share this button and use whatever method(s) you want to share this post with all your friends. if you don’t know what that means, just ask and I’ll do my best to help out.

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

not only do I love crochet, but I am hooked, hee hee. I’m also hooked on painting and glossing my chipboard! and the butterflies. oh, the butterflies.

I’m Hooked (on crochet, who knew?  I fell in love with those crocheted flowers and wanted to make my own.  so i tuned in to youtube and now I’m hooked!

Stampin’ Up! textured white cardstock.  Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, painted with acrylic paint, topped with glossy effects. Sassafrass Lass paper, edge, Martha Stewart butterfly punch.  doodlebug trim, leftover yarn from my scarf project. the little print is a pogo print. label October afternoon, Jenni Bowlin, Basic Grey opaline gem. sewing machine, glue dots, date stamp, memento ink.

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So I finished it! It only took me two trips back to get more yarn… but I finally finished the scarf.  I love it and think it’s so cute. don’t know when exactly I’ll get to wear it, but anyway. here it is!

I am so happy with it.  My only problem was it took so much work to get it done, although I enjoyed the process, I kept thinking, I have projects to scrap!

And not only was I distracted with crochet, I also got some legos and jewelry findings and put together some lego jewelry.  I’ll tell you, I saw this idea for the lego earrings on etsy and was instantly smitten.  after all, lego has consumed our household.  but I wanted something more than just a pair of earrings. I tend to go a little overboard on somethings, you may have noticed.  I think it’s a touch of OCD, but again, I digress.  I ordered the goodies and put them together… and I present Lego earrings:

I have lots of colors of those round legos to swap out… and while I was at it, I made two more pair of lego earrings (if they strike your fancy… let me know, we can negotiate an arrangement)

i like these, the clear ones remind me of toy lover’s diamonds…

and of course, I had to make a bracelet to go with my earrings…(you can see it in the scarf picture up there too)

and as if that were not enough distraction… I have been fascinated with TTV (through the viewfinder) pictures since I first saw them on Tara Whitney’s blog last year.  It’s when you take a picture through the viewfinder of another camera. it adds a cool black frame, dust, texture etc. Troy asked me, “…and why do you want to do this?”  I say, because it’s cool, that’s why. and that’s good enough reason for me.  well, I hadn’t actually tried it, just played a little with fake ttv using frames online and photoshop.  but a few weeks ago, I saw a tutorial online about creating a ttv device and it said the viewfinder cameras were readily available online via ebay for about $20.  I had assumed it would be an expensive endeavor, but as it turns out, I got a new/old kodak duaflex IV (and flash) on ebay for only $10!  here she is, isn’t she purty?! ( I am thoroughly enjoying this and it was well worth the $10 plus shipping)

so here are my first ttv attempts.

then yesterday I took the set up with us to get some shave ice at Shimazu’s on School street. YUUM!

and lastly, my new new toy. I was interested in the Polaroid POGO printer. It prints on special paper with no ink. one 2×3 self adhesive photo from your cell phone (through bluetooth) or from your digital camera with firewire cable and one minute later… a mediocre print. I’ll have to say it was probably a waste of money.  I am working on it though.

so that’s it for now.  next time I’ll share my scrapbook dimensions projects. and hopefully I’ll have some other goodies to share soon too.

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy

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and hello constant activity!  The boys got out of school on Friday. It was a teary day as they left Navy Hale Keiki for the last time.  Jalen was graduated from the third grade, the seniors of the school, so to speak. all three of them.  Here are pictures of Jalen with his two teachers. I love them and the way they nurtured and lead my son. sigh*

I made the teachers thank you cards, brought them lei and gifties for the last day.  My card was inspired by a card I saw on the blog hop.

( http://sideoatsandscribbles.wumple.com/?p=1791 )

the clouds and woodgrain are hero arts background stamps, the patterned paper on the banner are from the Oct Afternoon  Cherry Hill pad. I love how it came out, although the word was a little longer than I anticipated, it’s okay with me.

also I have been continuing on with my crocheting… i’m hooked, hee hee, and on Row 14 of my scarf. here’s what it looks like right now:

5 more rows to go, then fringe! wheeee!

I also tried out the embroidery floss to make those cute little flowers, ahhh I love it!

Today was a busy first day of Summer. We ran to the post office, picked up an ebay purchase from israel.check.  drove out to Kahala to pick up a dental health certificate for Jordan’s new preschool.check. went to the new preschool to pay deposit, buy a shirt and turn in paper work.check. home to pick up checks in the mail (yay!).check. off to the bank for deposits. check, check, check, check! home for lunch, legos and nap.  I tortured Jalen with a writing assignment, and I crocheted nap time away.  Still need to make a run to the commisary, but over all today was a day with things checked off the list, and that’s always a good thing.

Flat Joscie’s trip to Toronto was documented on Miss Mint’s blog. so.cute. Did I tell you I did a silhouette card tutorial over there?

Tomorrow (or the next day) I’ll be back with news about my lego project, my new printing toy, memory makers, and scrapbook dimensions projects.  Til then, thanks for stopping by my piece of paradise!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy!

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and I’m completely thrilled about it!  I have wanted to learn how to crochet for a long time.  When I was younger I learned how to knit from my Grandma Galli, my adopted Italian Grandma.  Nothing fancy, but I learned how to knit and purl.  I’ve always thought that was fun, but hadn’t really pursued it.  about a year or so ago I fell completely in love with those crocheted little flowers.  You see them everywhere, but I wanted to learn how to make them.  I tried asking 3 different people who knew how to crochet, but their skilled fingers were just too fast for my untrained eyes.  I tried buying a few teach yourself to crochet books, but those were difficult for me to follow, so I gave up.  until last week.  My girlfriend KJ posted a link to some crocheted flower patterns and I thought, those would be cool to make, too bad I don’t know how to crochet. (bang head again) then I also started reading this incredible blog the purl bee and I came across this beauty.  I fell in love with that scarf.  in all it’s golden yellow happiness. sigh. if only I knew how to crochet.  I looked at youtube and lo and behold. the perfect crochet teacher for me. a video tutorial for each and every crochet stitch I’ll ever need to know.  If you want to learn how to crochet, give this lady a chance.  You can watch it as many times as you need and she does regular speed and slow mo. I love it.  so I have learned a few stitches and I gave it a try. and guess what? I made my first crochet-flower, ever.  She’s not perfect, but I love her anyway!  I’m working on counting my stitches more accurately.

and of course I had to try my hand at the scarf right? since I live in Hawaii and it was 93 degrees the other day, right? I know, my head doesn’t always work logically.  I really wanted to order the yarn in the demo project, but OUCH! it’s silk. and $29 a bunch or roll or ball or whatever you call a bunch of yarn.  and it takes 3 colors. I thought it best not to spend $90 for my first project. instead I’m working a cheaper practice one.  I’m in the third row so far.

and lastly, i ordered some goodies last week or so and they came in. I’ve been coveting it for a while… baker’s twine.  I tried to buy it locally, but no luck finding it here, so I ordered. look at the pretty colors. it makes me happy. I just want to tie lengths on my wrist. is it silly? probably. but I don’t care! blame it on maria. i too love brown paper packages tied up in string. hee hee!

I bundled these up to send to my mother in law and I also packaged some up for my RAK winners.  I also got some fancy crochet pins. ahhh, the pretties make me smile.

I hope you’re doing well.  We’re ending up our school year tomorrow.  I have to make some cards to thank our teachers (again) this time personally from our family..> We really lucked out with teachers that nurture and lead our boys, and for that we are thankful.

Love Love and Blog you later,

Joscie, rhymes with Bossy!

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I really enjoyed going through the blog hop this weekend!  I’ve added some new blogs to my blog reader (as if I didn’t already have enough!) and glad to be a part of such a great organization.  I am making a commitment to send cards regularly to CFH and to encourage my blog friends to do the same!  Thank you to all of you who stopped by, Thank you to all of you who participated in some way or another this weekend!

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Joscie, rhymes with bossy!