Paper Hugs

I know, right?

here I am on Sat. again.  Friday was the last day of school for my kids and it was also crop night :)  Itwas a realllly fun day.  So was Thursday...some of us parents got together and held a mini party for thegraduating 6th graders.  They started with some awards, Mitchell got "Most likely to be President"  ummm, o . k . :) They watched a video of themselves, had water balloon fights, cupcakes, popsicles, sods and so much more....ahhh, to be 12 again.  cut!  no thanks!

 

Here is a card that I made forever ago.  I used an I-Stock photo...no, I have never been to Paris, I only wish.  I took 3 years of French in HS and can barely remember 5 words...where was my mind at...hmmmm

I forgot to mention my tutorial that was posted on Wed. at the CLASSroom (It's a custom made bottle carrier)

 

I will have a sneak peek for you on Monday...of my newest stamp set release

*FF A Blue Whale's heart is the size of a Volkeswagen Beetle* (punch bug blue)

...blog candy alert!

Hope to see you in a couple of days, sweet friends

 

hi

Hey there...hope you had a beautiful day to enjoy.  I was feelin' the mojo flowin', so that's always good.  I am not too motivated at the moment though...I might be getting tired.  Someone called my phone at 3am, which I am sure was just a wrong number, but geez.  Looks like I will be turning in early tonight.

 

This card was published in a CardMaker sketch book.  They had some really nice sketches to work from.

*Tip heat emboss with clear powder and a Versamark pad to achieve a soft pattern...like I did with the polka dots on red*

*FF Colgate's first toothpaste came in a jar*(nothing like  spreadin' paste on your teeth like peanut buddah...ewww)

Thank you ever so much for stopping by...hope to see you in a couple of days

xoxoxo

something new

I was asked by a few friends of mine to create a challenge card once a month.  I think it's a great way for us to keep in touch so of course I said "yes".  Each month, one girl chooses the stamp image and another chooses the paper and they will send it out so that we are all using the same image and paper on our card.  This month, Lori chose the paper and Michele chose the stamped image.

I colored the Whimsy Owl image with Prismacolored pencils and changed the color of the white flower to purple with a Copic marker.  Cosmo Cricket paper and sentiment from my Comforting Hugs stamp set.

I hope that you will take a look to see what the other girls have created: Alli, Carole, Julie, Lori, Michele.

*FF All the swans in England are property of the Queen* (now that's impressive)

Happy Memorial Day

To all that have given their lives in honorable service to our Great Nation: May you find everlasting peace

To all that have survived their honorable service to our Blessed Country: Welcome Home

 

A special thank you to all the servicemen and women  who have served and continue to serve, protect and sacrifice for our country and our freedom.

 

Praying for peace

here I am...

on Saturday, I know...weird :)

I have been busy with my family.  We had a great time at the movies...both were great!  Now we are getting ready for Alayna's 10th birthday on Monday.  woot!

So, Kris is the new AI...never could have predicted that, but he is adorable and can definitely sing...WTG Kris...and I have to mention the Kara strip tease, ummm.  I really felt awful for bikini girl...being publicly mocked like that was really not fair, just sayin'

Tonight, think I will watch 13 Going on 30...anyone want to come over and join me?

I was honored to contribute to the CARDS Magazine Blog on Wednesday.  This card along with 3 others were posted to make sure that everyone is aware of how wonderful Zva Creative crystals are.

*Tip take advantage of perfectly spaced scallops and add crystals to them*

*FF Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third*

xoxoxo

eeee...

 "eeeek" isn't just for Halloween, right?  Well, in this card's case it is, but I wanna say eeeeek because we find out who our next American Idol is tonight...how fun!  I am guessing that Adam will take the crown, but crazier things have happened.  The hurricanes, rainbows and mountains song was ummmm.

Tomorrow I am taking my kids to the movies...can't wait.  Mitch is seeing Terminator Salvation with friends and Alayna and I are going to see 17 Again.  Love me some movie theater popcorn.

A new class is posted today using some Heidi Swapp Invisibles: the CLASSroom...hope you check it out.

*FF Anamosa is the "Pumpkin capitol of Iowa."* (funny that I thought of that mean chick that was on the Apprentice a while back, did you?)

Happy Wednesday :)

and yet another fresh week

hmmm, love that!

It's a bummer that my shows are coming to an end one by one.  I do love NOT watching TV all summer though. 

How about something random...do any of you live in Arizona?  Just wonderin' ;)

 

Baby cards can be difficult for me at times, but I do love the challenge.  Love this sentiment...true that.  My Mind's Eye, Making Memories and Sassafras papers, Zva Creative crystals, Jenni Bowlin ticket and DMC embroidery floss.  My Mind's Eye die cut frame and a Creatuve Imaginations rub-on.

*Tip cut images from patterned paper and use them as accents, like I did with the ducky*

*FF The word "set" has more definitions than any other word in the English language* (just wanted to set you down and set you straight...I am off to play with a new stamp set)

Happy Monday friends

:)

Not too much to chat about today.  I am going to lunch with some friends to discuss a party for the 6th graders.  It's so hard to believe that my son will be 12 on the 21st.  He's 5'5 already, so I have to remind myself that he's not even a teen yet.  And tomight is crop night with Bek...can't wait!

 

Stampingbella skull stamp, My Mind's Eye and Pink Paislee papers, Core'dinations card stock, Fiskars decoratice scissors, Making Memories stickers, Imaginisce brads, MC embroidery floss and Making Memories flowers colored with a brown Copic marker

*Tip color white flowers with Copics uh huh, love that!*

and just in case you haven't smiled today...see if this does the trick...here's my Moxy, the amazing pig nosed Doxy with a huge grin, enjoy :0)

*FF If Barbie were life-size, her measurements woudl be 39-23-33.  She would stand seven feet, 2 inches tall and have a neck twice the length of a normal human's neck* (k, the giraffe neck thing made me chuckle, a little)

Hope you have a weekend to remember :)

where did Wed. Go?

Before I knew it, I was in bed.  They seem to be such a long day for me.  My kids get home every Wed. 2 hours earlier than the other days.  We have been here for nearly 4 years and that is still so hard to get used to.  So, here's my Wed. post, today :)

First of all...I missed American Idol on Tues. because it was the Biggest Loser Finale and I had to catch every inch of it.  But, I did watch last night.  Do I remember Simon saying something about a ding dong?  huh?  I am sure that I wasn't the only one shocked to see Danny go instead of Kris *sigh* I think Kris is amazing, but I do like Danny better.  If Kris wins it, I will be shocked.  As for the Katy Perry performance ummm, what was with that Wonder Woman outfit...that's all I'm sayin' bout that.

 Frog's Whiskers Ink stamps (sentiment, wood grain and stars) Cosmo Cricket and We R Memory Keepers papers, Tsukineko inks, Autumn Leaves buttons, Sakura pen, Maya Road chipboard and Core'dinations card stock.

*Tip instead of getting out the black paint, color chipboard with a broad blach pen, the thin tip works well on the tough spots*

*Tip 2 add a hand doodled scalloped edge to frame your main image*

*FF A crocodile cannot stick it's tongue out* (whoa, that's a relief, what a creepy thought)

Have a great day :)

hope to see you tomorrow.

xoxo

Hello...

yes, that means you :)

here's a close up:

 

Those stinkin' ADORABLE stamps are by Stampingbella...just darling :)

orange crystals by Zva Creative, American Crafts stickers, Art Glitter (4 colors), Sakura Glue Pen, Fiskars decorative scissors and Prima paper.

*Tip stamp flower accents, cut them out and adhere in the center and fluff out the petals to add dimension*

I hope you all had a fantastic Mother's Day.  Mine was quiet but oh' so nice.  I miss my Mom everyday, but even more on Mother's Day as so many of you can relate to.  19 years without my Mom has been a long journey.  I am not going to lie, it was a tough day for me, but it is wonderful to look back and remember how amazing my Mom was.  I love being a Mom more than anything in the world and I cherished every single hug and kiss that I received from them yesterday (even more than usual).  The words you used to describe your Mom made me smile, each and every one.  Thank you SO much for sharing.

I have a wonner of the Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine subscription...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

31

Timestamp: 2009-05-11 16:54:14 UTC

Posted by: Lorie| May 08, 2009 at 09:07 PM

Congrats Lorie!  Please send me your address and I will get your information to them.  Thank you so much to Scrapbook & Cards Today who is providing this prize.

*FF In Mexico, the Tooth Fairy is called the "Tooth Mouse"* (k, it's creey enough for kids to think some strange lady comes into their rooms while they are sleeping and reaches under their pillow, but a mouse?...hopefully they are picturing an adorable animated one, just sayin')

have a great Monday

Hey!

 

does that grab your attention?

how about candy?

does that work?

cuz, I feel like giving away some more blog candy...are you with me?  Magazine subscriptions are such a great gift because that special person in your life will think of you, every time that beautiful publication arrives.  I don't know about you, but putting smiles on faces makes me wicked happy.  Yup, I am letting the NY in me hang out :) SO, I have a One Year subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine to give away.  It really is a top notch publication, fabulous is so many ways.

You do not need to be a Mother to enter my give-away.  Just post one word or phrase that best describes or described your Mom or Mother figure. 

My Mom's word: INSPIRING

You have until Midnight, this Sunday to enter and I will choose a random winner and post on Monday.  If you are not my winner, please consider purchasing a Magazine subscription to your favorite print publication, it really is a wonderful gift.

*FF Each year over $2,000,000,000 worth of Halloween candy is sold* (yeah, that's a lot of delicious zeros)

Happy Mother's Day

((((hugs))))