I ended up downloading some free photo actions a couple days ago, and I can see why people are so addicted to them. They are so fun! On this layout of Declan, I used an action that turns the photo black and white, except for any blue. Then you can pick what shade of blue you want.



I even used an action on this photo which basically just brightens it up a little. This all happens with the press of a button. Too cool!



Owen is really wanted in iPOD touch for himself. After researching it, I'm afraid I will want one, too, but I guess I can always play with his while he's at school. lol

You can find her store here!

On a personal note, someone is coming to look at the roof tomorrow to see if we can turn in a claim for hail damage from that freaky storm we got last summer. I also have small group practice for the jazz pieces we are performing for the upcoming orchestra concerts in June. I need to run through those pieces in the morning!

Happily, my mom is arriving Saturday, and then we are heading out to New York on Wednesday. I can't wait! I have been really lucky with lots of fun trips this year so far.

Since the soccer tournament was cancelled, we are going to sign up for the Run With Rocky school fundraiser. We also have student-led conferences, book fair, field day, and a bunch of field trips coming up. I have a feeling May will go by in a blur!

Despite all the craziness of iNSD, I did manage to make a couple layouts. I have a ton of new kits to work with. I bought some during the sales, but I also won a lot with all the contests going on.



Sugar Pie Scraps put our a kit called Nana and Me. I was excited since you don't see much Nana word art in kits!



These are some older photos from the Arvada Kite Festival. I used Where the Wind Blows by Geek Chic and Graham Like the Cracker.



This was done using Serendipity by Julie. It is. and a template by Scraps of Candy.



I had fun with this one, using Ocean Breeze by Southern Creek Designs. This was for a speed scrap that was at 10 p.m. my time. Finally a time where I could participate without distractions!



This was using the kit All About Me by Pixiemama Designs. I don't really scrap myself very much, so it was a challenge!

Laurie Scraps is having a 40% off sale at her store and at Digital Scrap Cafe!



She has some cool kits and templates. Her CT call is tempting!

Some of the designers that I do CT work for are having some sales for iNSD (interNational Scrpabook Day). Check it out:

Sugar Pie Scraps Sale!



Geek Chic Sale!

I am happy that tomorrow is Thursday. Wednesdays are not my favorite lately! Once school is out, I'll be switching to an evening shift so the kids will not be stuck there with me all day. I am only sad that I will be missing more of my turbo kick class, but I should be able to start that again in the fall. There are other classes to choose from, but that was always one of my favorites.

I finally called someone to come look at our roof and see if we have a hail claim from the freak storm last summer. Many people have gotten new roofs out of it, so I figured it was worth a shot. Maybe they can fix the gutters at the same time! Then we can look into re-doing the back porch. I am hoping to make the deck part smaller and have a lower patio area. Something we will eventually have to do is new siding, but I think the roof and porch are going to come first. I have a big list of interior improvements to work on, also. We tend to let things go, but I would like things to look decent in case the housing market improves and we have a chance to possibly move. I love this neighborhood, but it would be nice to be away from the busy street and our crazy neighbor. It probably won't happen, but I always have it in the back of mind as a remote possibility. If not, we should at least have things looking decent!