Finally Back!

It's been a while since I've posted anything. I have been very busy with the holidays and just living the daily life. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve party at my sister's house and a Christmas Day dinner at my sister in law's. The kids love their presents especially their new Rock band Wii game from their Uncle Carlo. His gift is the winner this year. But I think my husband is the one who loves it the most. Can you see?

I am super excited for the New Year's. We'll be meeting 2009 in Wisconsin Dells. Plus, it'll be my birthday and Lisa Bearnson will be on QVC at midnight for scrapbooking special. Thankfully, I can watch her because the pool closes after the celebration so we have to go back to the room. But the best thing of all is that, Becky Higgins 365 Days Kit will finally be on sale the following day . I just hope and pray it doesn't sell out before I get to it. I'll definitely be on the computer early. Check out her website. It is really a fun and easy kit to document your everyday life. http://www. beckyhiggins.com (click on her blog and she has several posts about this kit).

Seusland

My favorite part in Alhambra

Alhambra

beautiful view of Albaycin from Alhambra

Our hotel in Granada- wow! it's huge ( a rarity in Europe).

We're so lucky to witness the procession for the Holy Week.

Train ride to Granada- silly but cute girls

Skeleton balcony- another Gaudi

On top of Casa Mila-another Gaudi architecture

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia

Spanish Feast

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Archway on the narrow streets outside Picasso Museum.

Spain 2008

Our hotel room with balcony overlooking the pedestrian only -Las Ramblas.

Family Picture

Re: Michael's Cubes

It is by a company called Jetmaxx. It is very easy to assemble. I did it all by myself and used electric screwdriver so it was painless.
So the things I love about it are: 1) Easy assembly 2) Mix and match capability 3) Able to hold 12 x 12 albums including the 3 ring albums by WeRMemoryKeepers (these are bigger than the postbounds) and can fit up to 3-4 of these kind in 1 cube 4) Price is affordable (got it on sale for $15 each cube 5) Because it is modular, you can rearrange it to accomodate your needs. 5) I love the color.

Now for the negatives: 1) It is not as big and as thick as Crop and Style Cube 2) the 12 x 12 cardstock holders does not fit. I have heard some people cut their holders to fit in the cube. But if you turn it around, it will fit (I'll post a picture later) . I was going to do this but decided not to so I could use the cubes for something else. I am happier with this decision. 3) They're laminate and not real wood.

Overall, I love it.

Utilizing more Space

Behind the door storage for my punches and embelies that I can easily reach. On the right side is another spare drawer from from dresser and I just use it fo items I don't often use.

Chipboard and Letter Stickers

I love that one of the cubes hold a basket for my letters.

Foam Letters Storage

Foam stamps sorted by letters. I used foam and acrylic stamps more than the rubber stamps. This storage really work for me.

Cube Drawers

Bookcase

The bookcase holds my ribbons and embellishments. The top drawer in my dresser holds my stamps and inks. This is mostly for my dd coz I'm not a big stamper.

Scrap Room

This is my scrap table. I'm petite so this is perfect for me.

Scrapbook Room

Hi! I would like to share my scrap area which is in our Master's bedroom. I love to scrapbook here and very happy with these cubes I purchased from Michaels.

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