31 December 2008

Happy New Year!


Since I am hoping to scrap all day tomorrow :D how about a sketch?? Hope you all have a safe and happy new year!

30 December 2008

A Birthday Card


I have been scrapping a little and made this card from some leftovers! I used the Beck Fleck PageMaps Sketch from the blog contest. I just turned it on its side.

I can't share what else I have been working on for a little bit... :D but it was really fun! maybe tomorrow. Any plans for new years eve? I am working all day...but will be thinking of scrapping :D

28 December 2008

Page Maps Card Sketch Contest


Over at the Page Maps Blog, Becky is having a card sketch contest.... so I thought I would give it a try.. I used my New SEI stamp for the ribbon-like border then inked it up. I painted the Kaiser Craft flower with shimmery ink and used SEI paper :D

19 December 2008

A few more Kit creations!




Loving my January Kit from KnK!!!!!!!! Check out all the colorful addons in the KnK store!!!


16 December 2008

KNK January Kit

Take a look at this!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it beautiful!!! and the most amazing option??!!!??? You can add on your choice of accent color!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can order it here.

Here is a layout I created using the red accents :D

and here is my first project based on ScrapScene's Newest Ebook!!!! I just love how it turned out!!!!! Will make a great gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

15 December 2008

more FUN with my December KNK kit




This December Kit from KNK was so much fun!!! and I got my January one and it is just stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11 December 2008

wahooo I won

3rd place in the Christmas Card contest at Memories from the Attic! WAHOO. there was so much talent in this contest!
In other news we have completed 3 of the 4 Christmas programs scheduled for this week. and now the 4th is in limbo due to Alex having a terrible ear ache. so gonna trying and get him into the Doctor today. But thinking his performance tonight may be out of the question.
other than that we have 2 sleepovers sscheduled this weekend and a birthday party for my nephew and some shpping to finish up! then comes the wrapping!!!!!!!!! 2 more weeks!!!! think i can i think i can I think i can :D

09 December 2008

HAVE YOU "SCENE" IT?????


Have you "scene" the new Scrap Scene E-BOOK???? I was reading through this yesterday and wowsa!!!! tons of gift ideas!! Truly something for everyone on your list. And these gift ideas are not limited to holiday gifts...these are gifts ideas that work for any occasion, sister's birthdays, friends, mom's, just because gifts. Me I am thinking a thank you gift for the lovely ladies at church that 'handled' Alex during the Christmas program. (ah but that is another whole story.)
So if you are looking for some unique gift ideas check this out. All the details are located here.

05 December 2008

another Christmas Card




I have been playing with my CRICUT alot lately... trying to see all the things it can do... 1 thing I am loving is making cards with it!!!! I made this card for Phase 2 of the Making Memories for you Card Contest.
Looking for last minute gift ideas???? Check out KnK's Blog! there are some awesome quick ideas being posted! and a final parting phrase........ TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04 December 2008

12 days of christmas at KNK


Here is my project for KNK's 12 days of Christmas Gift Giving. Detailed instructions are on KNK's blog. If you haven't checked out their new blog.... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? :D The DT have really gone out out with these projects :D TOmmrow I will share a few more Christmas Cards I made for the Memories from the Attic Card Contest.. :D
On the home front, everyone is sick...or been sick. stupid icky colds. Alex started it then me then Sarah and now Jim and Meagan... no fun at all. and they need to be healthy as the Church Christmas pageant is on Sunday!!!!!

02 December 2008

December KNK Kit


I really love love love the December KNK kit. I made this tree using the lovely papers from the kit. I also made it to Phase 2 of the Memories from the Attic Christmas Card Contest! Wahoo!!!
So I had to make 4 more cards (one for each category!) Here are 2 of the cards I made for phase 2!
The Vintage Card/Victorian Card

The non traditional colors Card!

29 November 2008

Kreativ Blogger Award

Thank you to Maddy and Pam who both gave me this award!!! Thanks ladies.. Now I get to nominate people that inspire me....and of course leave them a message so they can do the same...
So I nominate.....these are all linked on the left :D
JULES
KIP
DEB
Kimberly

In other news... Thanksgiving was wonderful wow I ate tooo much!!!! and yes I was one of those goofy people up shopping too early .. then the tree is up. and trying to scrap this weekend.. hope you all had a great weekend. Be sure to check out KNK's message board for 12 days of Holiday gift giving..

23 November 2008

A few more cards



I made these cards for a card contest at Memories from the Attic. Challenges are always good they expand your mind and artistic opportunities :D. These were done for the shape card challenge and for the vintage card challenge. I also finished a project for an upcoming event at KNK and a Halloween Layout!!!

21 November 2008

Yuletide Greetings Card kit

Wahoo My latest Card kit is up!!!!! including product from Tinkering Ink, Hambly, Kaiser Craft, Ranger, Bazzill and Petaloo it is a MUST have!!!!! Includes dual greetings both Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hope you enjoy it!!!! and As always PLENTY OF PAPER TO MAKE EXTRAS!!!!!!! (and if you use both sets of greetings you have enough greetings for 16 cards :D ) AS always this is available at KNK and our Sister Site Creativity Boutique

18 November 2008

17 November 2008

Our Haunted house

I wanted to show you what I have been working on. My first themed mini album!!! (of course I was playing with my December KNK kit too :D I am also having fun making cards for a card contest over at Memories from The Attic! hope you enjoy my album. With any luck I will have my next kit up very very soon and be able to share!!!

12 November 2008

Another Creation from KNK's November kit

I just love love love this kit! The colors are just soooo awesome! and of course my December kit just came in the mail! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to cut into it!!! but I first had to finish up my next card kit!!!!!!! KNK and I (and Creativity Boutique) will be revealing this very soon! Can't wait to share it with you!!!!!!!!!!!!

06 November 2008

THe doctor was pleased:D

I on the other hand HATE HATE HATE their scales :( based on my home scale I have lost 30 lbs. according to his about 23 :( that is a huge difference! but oh well.... and the other thing my blood pressure was HIGH! no way it has been running low until that day.. no clue what is up with that. maybe something I ate! but the bestest news was the cholesterol!!!!!!!!! I went from 275 (way high) to 208 almost in normal range!!!! all the other "cholesterol" numbers adjusted accordingly too!!! so another 6 months of eating good and then another blood test!!!!! Once again I am so thankful that I got another chance to eat healthy.!!!!




in the scrappy news.... don't forget to take a look at Thankful Harvest Card Kit at KNK and Creativity Boutique... I think there are still a few left.... They are not thanksgiving cards (but could be used for that) but rather Thank You cards made with the Beautiful Loverly Collection from GCD Studios!!!!


AND Watch for Some of my Sketches to be featured in the December Scrapbook Sussies KIT!

04 November 2008

Well Today is the Day

I go back to the doctor today. It has been 4 months since I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Today is My followup appointment. They are also checking my cholestrol which was HIGH 3 months ago..
I have made a lot of lifestyle changes since this all started!
I AM STILL CAFFIENE FREE!!!!!! an amazing feat for all who know me!!!!!!!
I have lost 30 pounds according to my scale!!!!! 30 pounds!!!! unbelieveable!!!!!
I eat much more healthier foods!!! at all meals!!!!!
I should be very proud... but mostly I am very thankful! Thankful that God gave me a chance to undo the years of my bad diet. I am completely aware that many don't get that chance. Thankful that he has helped me when I had no will power. Thankful that I have many friends (in real life and in cyber space) that have walked beside me along the way!!!!!
I hope the doctor agrres with me and that he is willing to take me off the blood pressures medications... hopeful that I am not trading it for cholestrol drugs.. but high cholestrol runs in the family so who knows. cross your fingers!

01 November 2008

more goodies from the November KNK kit




I really enjoyed this kit! The colors are awesome! all the embellishments, the addons! I really think every kit gets better and better! you really ought to try them *wink* I cant' wait to see what Gerrianne Has in store for us for December!!! check them out at KNK

25 October 2008

halloween costumes!




Top to bottom we have Alex as Ghost Rider, Sarah as Darth Tator, and Meagan as a Scarecrow
HAPPY HALLOWEEN


24 October 2008

How about a sketch to jump start the weekend ???

question for those of you that love sketches?? Do you prefer 1 page or 2 page sketches?? Do you prefer them in color or in black and white (shades of grey)? Multi photo or single photo? Just curious :D

23 October 2008

High School!

HIGH SCHOOL?????!!!!!!?????!!!!!
My baby girl is going to High School!! Amazing!! we had the meet and greet at the high school last night. Yep its only October and already its meet and greet!!! Besides that fact she swears she is gonna get lost..I think she will do fine! She was very mesmerized by the art room! She could have stayed in their all night. But then again she comes from a long line of artists on my side and her dad is an artist too!!!

On a scrappy note, I am so happy that my card kits are selling well! there are still one or two left of each so if you want one you might want to get one. Each comes with very detailed instructions so that even a beginner could do them, while veteran scrappers will still have fun! There are instructions for 6-7 cards in each kit, and plenty of suppliesw to make extra cards!!!! Don't miss out :D

Kit N Kaboodle members can purchase them at KNK while non members can purcahse them at out sister site Creativity Boutique


here are the pics again


CANDIED SUNSHINE


Thankful Harvest


If you already have one I would love to hear your comments on the kits.. Suggestions etc :D

19 October 2008

November Kit from KNK

Here It is!!!! KNK's November Kit!!!! You do not want to miss this! I know I think I say that every month but it is true!!!!! I have soooo much fun with this kit!!!!! So far I have done 2 layouts (including a 2 pager), 2 cards and a wall hanging!!!! And I still have plenty more to play with :D I made this card for my honey :D

Then I took apart the mini album and made a wall hanging featuring the kids school pictures:D

16 October 2008

At the Patch



Last Friday we spent a little time picking out pumpkins :D The kids picked out humongous pumpkins!!! They will be complaining when it comes time to clean them out no doubt!!! but oh well we had fun and noone got hurt :D

14 October 2008

You have got to see these

Take a Look at Mad Imaginations. Maddy's creations rock!!!!!!!!!!!! I now need all of those papers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very inspiring!

Today is Tuesday....back at work after a four day weekend that still didn't seem long enough. Not much on the list of to do's for this week. Just waiting not so patiently for my next KNK kit. Then I can play!!!!!! What's up in your world???

13 October 2008

THANKFUL HARVEST CARD KIT is UP!!!

My next Card Kit is up!!!!!!!!!!!!! This Kit features GCD Studios Loverly Line!!!!! The line is totally awesome!!! It will provide you with instructions to make 7 cards and placecards for your holiday tables ;). Hope you enjoy it! KNK members can purchase it here. If you aren't a KNK member you can purchase it at our sister site Creativity Boutique. Thanks for looking

11 October 2008

Coming Soon


A little sneak peek of my next card kit!!!! Its coming soon! busy round here today as we are having a house party and cooking a TURDUCKEN (not sure if that is the correct spelling lol)
so WTH is a TURDUCKEN??? A chicken insdie a duck inside a turley... or maybe the duck is in the chicken I don't know anymore lol. Sound fun??? well come on over ;) If the tiki torches are lit the deck is open...

08 October 2008

Just Because

ON eof my favorite type of cards to make is a HI or Just because card! They are just so versatile! This is one of the cards from my card kit! Just thought I would give you a little close up sample. You can see all 7 cards at KNK and now they are also available at Creativity Boutique Kinda a busy day today. The girls have to be at school early (the is starting to be the norm!!) My Grandpa has to meet with a specialist and any prayer you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Then Church tonight as the kids are already starting to practice the Christmas Program. Hope you Enjoy your day. If you are visiting, leave me a note so I can visit you :D

06 October 2008

My card kit is now available

at Creativity Boutique!!!!!! So if you have been wanting it and not ready to purchase a KNK subscription. you can purchase it at CB. Over the next week or you will find many items there including Jules' fatantastic Halloween house! and coming soon will be several of KNK's past kits! So do not miss out!

05 October 2008

KNK has some Halloween fun for you!

Every Day of October the DT is posting fun Halloween activities. Friday was My turn... I posted this "Frightfully Fun" Sketch so I thought I would share it with you :D

Today is also my wedding anniversary!!!!!!!!!!! 17 years :D way fun! not sure whats up today.. I know church and then who knows.... maybe i can talk hubby into lunch or cooking me supper :D Have a great day!

02 October 2008

More creations from the Gorgeous October KNK kit


Isnt this kit gorgeous?? I just love the colors!!!!!!!! you can order it here. and the butterfly pictures are courtesy of my mom :D Not much new on the home front. WAiting on the weekend! and should be pool closing time!! guess what??? I have officailly hit my weight loss goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 27 pounds lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have somewhat decided to try for another 5 or so.. we will see. but most importantly I feel better!! the blood pressure is down!!!!!!



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