ahhhhhhhh,INSPIRE, I so love you!!!

When Scrapalicious closed, the only way I lived through that

was the fact that Ashley R. was going to open up another

scrap store. Ash was a big part of Vera's Scrapalicious

so I knew this store was going to be all I needed it to be.

Ash and I share the love for everything old, vintage and

so does Vera. Needless to say on the first week of the

new store, INSPIRE opening, I was all over that place.

When I first heard of the class that Vera would be teaching,

Up on the rooftop, I knew I would be there and I knew

exactly who I was going to treat as my dates.

I gave Meagan, one of baby girls' best friends and Abby a birthday gift

of spending time with "auntie" Lil or as Meagan calls me,

"Moma LIl"

Meg, a few weeks ago came over with this

very small picture of great grandparents she never knew.

She wanted me to first help her fix the imperfections in

the photo as well as make her Mom a really cool gift

since it was the only picture her Mom had of them together.

When this class came up I just knew this was what

Meg needed to do with the most awesome picture.

Abby has always loved crafting with her Auntie Lil.

When I built dollhouses she loved coming and help me.

Now she loves scrapbooking with me.

When her birthday came up I wanted to give her

more than just a gift card. I wanted to give her the

gift of creating something together.

What a perfect way to support my now favorite store

and play with Abby.

I can tell you this niece of mine is not in TAG art for nothing.

She took the project and made it her own

ending up with a piece of art that fit her age and

who she is as a person.

What an amazing class and time we had with Vera as our

teacher and Ash looking on for whatever else we may

have needed. Our projects came out sooo cool

and I am hoping that Leah is not reading this blog

this morning on the day of her bridal shower as this

is going to be her gift from myself.

Time spent together, always the best and this new store

will be heavily supported by me.

I am selfish in that I want Ash and INSPIRE to do awesomely well

because then I have a place to hang out and spend my money.

Even if you believe you are not a scrapper please visit.

There are many things in that store that can be used

for other things rather than scrapping.

Even someone who does not enjoy scrapping would have

loved doing this project that is on an old slate roof tile.

Meagan gave her Mother the gift when she got home last night.

She called me to say her mother was touched and cried that

she had been planning this gift for some time.

Abby and I went back home to Lee drive and because we were

so INSPIRED stayed up past midnight playing and talking.

Many times last night Abby said,

"Aunt Lil, we are so much alike"

Yes, my sweet girl and I am so so happy about that!!!!