2018 Vista Project – installment 8: Paper selection part three, the shopping list that didn’t happen.

I had every intention of making a precise list of solid color papers I would need to complete the scrapbook pages. I was really going to do that. But then I saw Hobby Lobby was having a sale! So instead, I went to Hobby Lobby.

The first pack I found was the BRIGHTS one. I love the colors in the pack and I sure they will all be used if not for this project, for others I will be working on real soon. Here are some of the colors that really caught my eye.

I also purchased the pack UNICORN as I love the lighter, more pastel shades. These will definitely not go to waste.

And finally, I purchased some red glitter paper and some light blue glitter paper that I have a specific use for in this project.

Now all that is left to do is to start putting pages together. But first, I have some time-sensitive craft projects that I need to get started on and completed. Have no fear, I will be returning to show the scrapbook pages once they are put together.

2018 Vista Project – installment 7: Paper selection part two

Continuing the paper selection from part 1.

Mahogany Bay. I am considering using some of the cut outs for these pages.

Belize. There may be a cut out or two for these pages also!

Cozumel

Sea Day #3

The time when they make us leave…

In all fairness, the paper selection for our excursion to Dolphinaris was purchased at Scrapyourtrip.com. I knew that I needed this paper when I first saw it so I made sure to purchase a large quantity! And I’m glad I did as they no longer have it in stock.

I was not finding anything I thought would be appropriate for the Cat in the Hat breakfast until I started searching the internet. This came up in scrapbook.com so I bought all they had!!!! I may be making a paper change on the Seuss parade!!!!

Now that all of the paper has been selected, all that is left is for me to find the correct color paper for matting some photos. The final part of the paper selection will be my shopping list. Hopefully it will not be a very long list. At least that is my hope at the moment.

Thanks for reading this blog. I hope you will return for the next installment.

Carnival Magic 2011 – Installment #15. The scrapbook(s) are complete.

I started this series as a way to keep track of the scrapbook pages I made for this cruise. And now, 17 days later, the books are complete. The pages are in chronological order in 4 albums!!!! I made some extra pages to maintain a flow through each album. I have also completed all of the journaling as well!!!! All that is left for me to do now is to make sure all of the remaining pictures are in photo protectors and placed in a binder for safe keeping.

This has been a lot of fun and I cannot wait to start working on the next pictures! Up next will be pictures of my daughter’s wedding in March of 2012. I have asked her if it would be okay for me to share the pages on here and she graciously gave me permission! Since they were married at the sub-courthouse, these pages shouldn’t take long. But I still want to make sure I have some scrapbook pages for this special occasion.

More Carnival Magic 2011 scrapbook pages and making a change to our Carnival Vista cruise.

In my ongoing quest to finish my scrapbook albums for this cruise, today I worked on the first 2 days of the cruise adding some pages for each day. I know it is silly, but I like to make sure I have everything related to the trip in some kind of order that will flow. Since a majority of my pages are in a 2-page format, I sometimes find it challenging to create the flow I’m happy with. But, so far so good. I also completed the journaling for the first 2 days of the cruise. Hopefully, with any luck, I will have this cruise completed by the end of the week and can start on my daughter’s wedding. She’s only been married for 6 years so this is a little late as well, but at least I’m making an effort to get things caught up!!!

I have a TON of very old family photo’s that I also want to put in scrapbooks so I’m just going to be doing a little bit of everything as I can.

I’m enjoying using my Cricut Explore Air. I have had it for a few years but just started using it consistently this month. I’m kicking myself for not putting it to good use sooner.

I think I need a much bigger craffice!

As our Carnival Vista countdown continues and will continue for a while, we had to make a change. Our son Dawson has said he is not going to go on the cruise. A cruise that we booked at an early saver rate. A cruise that has been paid in full for a couple of months now. He does not enjoy cruises as much as his father and I do. So, instead of making him go, he will be staying home and taking care of our cat. Not sure about the dogs, but definitely the cat. So, I called our PVP and told him the situation and that we have a friend that we want to put on our booking in our son’s place. With early saver, you cannot just change a name. But our PVP took care of everything for me and the amount of cancel Dawson and add John was much less than I was expecting! Now the cruise will be #4GenerationsOfFamilyFun and our friend the wine expert. Our sail and sign card just might reach an all-time high!!!

I should probably make a list for things we need to buy for the cruise. At least one thing is checked off… getting my mother 2 swimsuits for her birthday! Now to start getting stuff from the Dollar Tree!!!

Shopping for scrapbook supplies and some more Carnival Magic scrapbook pages.

I knew I had to go to Hobby Lobby today to replace the scrapbook paper my glass of Cran-Grape juice fell on. I asked my hubby if he wanted to go with me and he said yes. Now, I know most women prefer to shop without their spouse. I’m typically that way with Jim, except when it comes to scrapbook supplies. Somehow he manages to find stuff that I would need, want, or could use. This trip was no exception.

Before we went to Hobby Lobby, we went to Michael’s as I had a 50% off coupon to use and I was wanting to get a refill cartridge for my Xyron Creative Station Lite. I prefer to use the repositionable cartridges because I often change my mind about placement of things. Unfortunately, Michael’s didn’t have what I wanted, but the did have the Tombow removable adhesive tape funner refill, so I got that instead!

Once we arrived at Hobby Lobby, my first stop in the scrapbook area was the adhesive section. I was looking for a glue runner eraser and I found one and only one there!!! I want to try it and see if it will really remove the excess adhesive from the pages. I then picked up the scrapbook paper I needed to replace (LOL) plus a few sheets of white textured cardstock. I told Jim we might as well look in the clearance section to see if there was anything of use and his watchful eye did not disappoint!

My middle granddaughter’s name is Victoria. I always have a hard time finding just the letter V. But today was my lucky day. My hubby found 3 so I bought them all!!! I also picked up some other goodies including a paper pack.

As we made our way to the check-out counter, I stopped back by the adhesive isle in search of something that would be a good adhesive for glitter. So far, I have not found anything that seems to work. If you are reading this and have any suggestions, please let me know.

The papers in the paper pack were actually pretty good!!

Once we returned home, I continued working on finishing up the Carnival Magic 2011 pre-cruise album, making and adding a few pages. All of the pages are now securely in the album. I do need to do some touch-up on the outside of the album cover but that shouldn’t take long to do in the morning!

Tomorrow I plan on starting the first Carnival Magic 2011 cruise album and continue working on the journaling. I know there will be more scrapbook pages made for these albums as I like to include the daily Fun Times in my albums. I have a feeling there will be at least 2 albums just for the cruise. And hopefully I can organize the contents of these boxes I received today!!!!

Family Lunch plus some Carnival Magic fun today!!!

Today would have been my dad’s birthday. Since we have lunch every Sunday with my mother, we decided that today we would have lunch for breakfast. Breakfast food was my dad’s favorite thing to eat with the exception of a very good steak and lobster. After he retired, he would make himself breakfast every morning. And not just a bowl of cereal or some toast. He made a full breakfast… eggs, potatoes, bacon, biscuits!!! The aroma of his cooking still lives in my brain. Definitely something I remember so fondly. The first picture if my dad with my son and daughter. They were so young then.

Before I went to my daughter’s house for lunch I was trying to regain my composure of a tragic scrapbook incident that happened the night before. I was desperately trying to work on my journaling for the Carnival Magic cruise and I was making some very slow progress. And then it happened. I was drinking a glass of Cran-Grape juice. I had the paper I was journaling on in front of my in a nice, neat stack. When all of a sudden, the glass decided to fall over!!! The contents of the fresh glass of juice went all over the paper I was using for my journaling. All. Of. It. Was. Ruined. I decided to quit for the night and went to bed.

This morning, I woke up full of hope that I could at least work on the additional pages I want to use in my scrapbook and also put finishing touches on the scrapbook album. I definitely had success in that area!!!!

Now, I will have to FORCE myself to go to Hobby Lobby in the morning to get some more of the paper I want to use for journaling. I noticed in their ad today that some of their paper is on sale and the one I need is included in the sale. I think I will make sure to stock up on this particular paper.

Here are some of the pages I did this morning along with the finished scrapbook album decorated and a picture of how I am doing the journaling.

My plan is to work on more additional pages for the scrapbook album which I will share with you when they are done.

Thanks for reading!

Carnival Magic 2011 – Installment #13 November 20th. The cruise is over.

I do not like it when my cruise has come to an end. It just so sad. But, with the amount of pictures we have taken, I will be busy making my scrapbook pages (eventually).

We arrive in Galveston to a bright sunny day. We were even greeted by some dolphins, which I always LOVE looking for and seeing.

Eventually our number was called and we were asked to leave the ship. That is so rude! Jim walked across the street to Galveston Park N Cruise to retrieve our vehicle and before long, we were south bound on I45.

Since the weather was nice, we decided to stop at the Sam Houston Statue on our way home. The area is beautiful and was a diversion to the sadness of leaving the ship.

We stayed there for about an hour or so before we continue our south bound drive on I45.

Once home, our cat Talladega (aka Dega) greeted us in a not so warm manner. And yes, all of my pets names since 2002 have been NASCAR related in one way or another.

In the next installment, it is back to reality.

Carnival Magic 2011 – Installment #12 Last Sea Day

Today was like most of the rest. Coffee, breakfast from the Lido buffet, then walking around taking pictures. Only today, there were things to be done that we haven’t done yet.

After my morning walk, it was time for me to go down at least one of the water slides. I must confess… it was fun!!!!

Then I had to try the Ropes Course!!! It was a challenge for me since I have a fear of heights. But it was a lot easier than I thought it would be and the view from up there was FANTASTIC!!!

One of the ship photographers took a picture of Dawson playing mini-golf!!!

Fernando couldn’t be outdone… So there are a lot of pictures of him all over and with numerous people. Alcohol may or may not have been involved. Obviously I was taking a nap at the time, LOL!

We finally went to get cleaned up after a long day in the sun. We took an evening walk on our way to the dining room

As always, dinner was amazing right up until the people at the table next to us ordered frog legs… Poor Fernando. He was so sad, but quickly cheered up when the Warm Chocolate Melting Cake arrived.

After dinner, we took a some more family pictures then went to our stateroom to pack things up and to put our luggage outside. Dawson passed out from exhaustion!

Jim and I went to the Legends show which we really enjoyed. Then we spent the rest of the evening admiring the ship.

In the next installment, we return to Galveston.

Carnival Magic 2011 – Installment #11, November 18th… I LOVE COZUMEL

Cozumel is one of my favorite places. We always seem to pick an itinerary that makes a stop here and we have also done week vacations here. We. Love. Cozumel. As always, I was up early and out on our balcony to watch us arrive to this island. It is definitely going to be a beautiful day on the island.

After we watched the ship dock in port, we decided to go get some food and more coffee. We open the door and were completely surprised by what we saw!!! Some people from our Facebook Cruise Book had decorated our door. And there was a reason for the decorations. This cruise was just after the Texas Rangers made it to the World Series for the very first time. They were playing the St. Louis Cardinals. So, a friendly wager was made between myself and my friend Shawna. The winner would make sure the loser had a little something showing their team spirit. Shawna won. And I must say, she is a very delightful person!!! And her brother Michael, know how to decorate a door!!!!

While we were eating, Dawson decided he wanted some time on the waterslide since it wasn’t crowded. That boy really loved the slide!!!!

While Dawson was on the slide, I decided to walk around and take more pictures (like that is something new). I really enjoy spending time on an open deck just watching the area come to life. Plus it is fun to people watch!!!

Fernando did a little exploring as well.

Once we were able to get Dawson off the slide and cleaned up, we were finally off the ship. We took a taxi to Carlos N Charlies in town. This was also another first for Dawson. We ate our lunch and may have had a drink or 2 By The Yard! Then we walked to our friend’s restaurant to say hello to him. Tony Rome’s is just off the main square. Then we went back to the square to do some more shopping before heading back to the ship.

Apparently Fernando had a little fun in Cozumel too!!!

Once back on ship, Fernando got dressed since he finally has something that would be more appropriate in public.

As it was getting close to sail-away, we went to the Lido deck to take some more pictures of the area.

As we were pulling away from the pier, everyone noticed a group of men, on the pier with a lot of baggage. Sitting. Looking. Talking on their phones. It was the men that were on the ship working on the propulsion issue the ship was experiencing. I can only say “Thank You” to these men for working on ship so diligently.

The rest of the evening was like most of the rest… Dinner time, then bedtime.

The next installment will be all about our last sea day, or at least Fernando’s last sea day!!!

Carnival Magic 2011 – Installment #10 November 16th and 17th. Two days in Progreso Part 2

After we rested from our day and took in the sights from our balcony, we went up to the Lido deck to watch for pier runners. We were not disappointed. This is a favorite past time of ours. We have seen people running down the pier with their passed out friend sitting in a wheelchair but we have never seen anyone left at the pier. But, for the first time, we saw the doors on the other ship close then re-open just to let the stumbling down drunk person on the ship. This person and their spouse were very lucky!!!

On day two in Progreso, we went shopping at the pier in search of some clothes for Fernando and Mexican Vanilla. We were able to find what we liked and what we need!!!

We spent the rest of the day eating, relaxing and spending a lot of time at WaterWorks. This is something that Dawson really enjoyed!!! Jim seemed to like is as well!!!

It was finally time for us to leave Progreso. I have a feeling that I will be back to this port again sometime. But hopefully not too soon.

Not long after sail away was the Past Guest party!!! Being VIFP Gold has it’s advantages, at least for now!!! Then it was time for dinner. I enjoy the entertainment the staff provide. And the food is so good!!!

The next installment will be about our time in Cozumel!!!