Don't Act Like Me

Gretchen: Mom, can I go outside?

Me: No, I already told you it's too cold out. It's 10 degrees!

Gretchen: But, Mom, it's sunny outside!

Me: Gretchen, that's one.

*I'm thinking here...she's not going to let this go*

Me: Actually Gretchen, yes, you can go outside. Go ahead and step out onto the front porch. See how cold it is. Don't even bother putting your shoes on.

Gretchen: You mean you want my feet to freeze?

Me: Sure, why not?

Gretchen: MOM! Don't start acting like me!

Now that has got to be about the funniest thing my 6 1/2 year old daughter has ever said to me!

Make Your Own Clay Elements

How cool are these?



The gals over at It's a Creative World came up with this project. Using polymer clay, you can create your own elements to add to you scrapbook pages. I bet we call have some sitting around our house. Or, if you don't want to spend any money (like me), you could whip up a batch of salt dough to make them.

Tightening Our Belts

Scrapping News: That's hot...NOT!
I just ran across this post on the ScrapHappy blog and it made me cringe. Seriously? Paris Hilton producing a scrapbooking line? Puh-lease!!!

If you attend CHA in January in California...please, for the love of all that's decent...please don't give her booth any attention! I wonder if she'll be there doing a make and take.

Greetings!
Welcome to my new blog...Twisty Medium. Why Twisty Medium...that doesn't make any sense, right? It may not, but I went with it anyway.

Ever since I watched an episode of Grey's Anatomy where Meredith described herself as "dark and twisty", I knew I had the perfect adjective to describe myself. Dark? Well, sometimes...but I'd rather get away from thinking about that stuff, if you know what I mean. Twisty? Definitely! Life is not all about baking break, taking in every moment and wishing it would last forever, making perfect looking art, knitting 24 hand warmers in a weekend, or whatever else you might be reading about online these days. Those things are all wonderful. But, when I end up feeling inadequate after reading a blog, should I really be reading it at all?

If you are looking for no-nonsense, tell it like it is, everyday life stuff, then you've come to the right place. If I like something, you'll know it. If I hate...you'll know that too! I hope to be able to share stuff I think is cool here, and hopefully it will inspire you or at least make you smile.

Scrapping Stuff
I decided to try Project 365 this year, and so far I'm really enjoy it. Today's pic is Rob's buddy Plecko, who lives in the fishtank at school. Plecko helps to keep the tank clean and isn't too active, but he's fun to watch nonetheless.