Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy time with family and friends and remember that Christ is the reason for the season.

A Blog Giveaway

Life as Lou is having a Christmas Mini Album give away. Just take a peek at it, isn't that page just adorable. Go over and leave a comment.

Your Silly Face

Take this summer and his silly face.

A little bit of snow

Week 6-Task 3

Masking--

I masked part of the title.



Masking--

I masked part of the title.

The Black Marker Bandit

For Week 6-Task 2. We were to use a program to generate a news clipping. This one reads:

BEWARE!!!!!

The Black Marker Bandit is on the loose.
He strikes when you least expect it, while sleeping or when you are wide awake.
He uses a black permanent marker to get the job done.
Just look at what he did to this beautiful young lady.

LOVEBUG APPRENTICE on Lovebug Scrapbooking Week 5-Day 1 challenge:

Your task this time is to create a quilted feel to your layout. I want to really feel quilty LOL
Cover your entire background with pieces of patterned paper, this is a great way to use up your scraps too...then do some stitching around them all. This does NOT have to be real stitching, you can use rubons, stamps, draw them yourself, whatever, so long as I see that stitched look between all the pieces of paper

**There must be atleast 8 instances

Freebie Friday

at Adrienne's Sentiments go over and check out her blog and leave a comment. You just might win.

Tea Time

Just Rolling Along

For a challenge on Lovebug Scrapbooking

For this challenge you needed to see some creatively rolling on your layout, please be sure to explain what "rolling" items or techniques you used.

See if you can find 6 different way "rolling" was used in this layout.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for.

Enjoy your day with family and friends.

Blue is Cool

This challenge was no pp only cardstock.

Some finished challenges

The challenge was to make an ornament using a burnt out lightbulb and this is what I came up with. It was a lot of fun and great way to recycle.

A couple more layouts

For challenges on Lovebug Scrapbooking


This was a 3 day challenge, picking out paper, cutting and then putting everything together.



A sketch challenge, which I normally don't like but loved this.

A couple of layouts from challenges on Lovebug

Need a Christmas idea for that someone special

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, I'm not getting an annual bonus and Christmas is tight this year. I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes. You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same, I've included the instructions below.

How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair.
Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part.
The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top.
Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part.
Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles

* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: (1.) Regular, (2.) Light and (3.) Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the nifty slippers for yourself....

A new technique I learned

The layout is using a Faux Metal technique that Stephanie from Lovebug Scrapping showed us and I love it and will probably be doing more in the future. Also, the little bag she taught us. Think of all the possibilities with this little bag.

Some recent layouts

TAG!!!

I've been tagged by a wonderful, creative, inspiring scrapper, Joanne for being a Cool Chick!!! Thank you!!! Make sure you check out her blog, she is the QUEEN of card making and her blog is full of wonderful inspiration!!!

The Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. List 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.

So, here are the 6 random things about me:
1. I am an early morning person.
2. I am very shy in person
3. I value my friendships and take them very seriously
4. I love to shop
5. I hate the dentist
6. I love my grandkids

The six people I tag are: Ginni, Karen, Jessie, Christine, Jackie, Suzanne
I tagged these fabulous ladies because they are COOL CHICKS!!

Peaceful Slumber

My little man at rest.

What to have some fun

Check out this site
Lovebug they are having a great crop.

Little Lady

A photo of Jorja at the beach, doesn't she look like a little lady???

A couple layouts from last night

July 2008 layout

First layout I have done in a long time and I love how it turned out. Also my first time as using an acrylic. I stamped and embossed the star at the top and it was fun, may have to get more to play with.

He's Two

Tyler had his pictures taken the other night. He two years old now, where has all the time gone.

Christmas cards I made tonight

Challenge #45

Write about a talent you wish you had.

I wish I could draw, even my stickmen don't like stickmen. My grandkids just laugh at my drawings.

6 Random Things

The Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you Stacey
2. Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading).
3. List 6 random things about yourself.
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up!

Here are six random things about me:

1) I love my grandchildren and can't wait to be with them.

2) I worry too much about what others think of me and what I do.

3) I can hardly wait to retire.

4) I like to give to people but have a hard time receiving.

5) I hate people who lie and brag about themselves.

6) I am really a very shy person.

The six people I am tagging are:

Audrey, Jackie, Jeanne, Kim, Joanne, Rachel

What kind of cute monster are you?

What Your Cute Monster Says About You

You are a simply happy person. You still view the world with a childlike innocence. You have an easy going attitude, and you value harmony. You love freely and inspire others to love. You inner demon is frailty. You are easily beaten down by life. People think you're cute because you are optimistic. Your outlook on life is charming.

The Cute Monster Test

A few cards I have made lately

YITL challenge-Spooky

Suzanne's Blog challenge #43

Post a photo that you've taken in the last week and share a story about it.

This one proved to be easy for me. I took Monday and Tuesday off work to help out my son and daughter-in-law. My daughter-in-law was at her sister's wedding in Texas and my son found out last week that we was able to have the surgery to get a BAHA implant. On Monday he had the surgery and everything was a success. The first picture was taken the day we got home from the surgery. The second photo was taken the 2nd day. My daughter-in-law and grandson are home and everyone is doing fine.

Fall Crop at M2R

I had fun playing in the Fall Crop at Moments-2-Remember over the weekend and may I add had a blast. The ladies were awesome and so many laughs and great challenges.

YITL-Orange

Free Goodies

Today is the last day to try to win some free goodies on Webster's pages

Even if you don't want to try to win the paper, you have to go check it out, it is just beautiful. I will be getting my hands on these as soon as I can.

YITL--Learn

Learn to Teach

Suzanne's Blog challenge #41

What instrument is NOT music to your ears? What is your favorite instrument? Do you or have you ever played? Blog all things music.

I would say the kazoo is the instrument that is NOT music to my ears. I love to hear the violin played, if played well. I don't have a musical bone in my body. I so wanted to play when I was in school but couldn't pass the stupid test. Currently, I love listening to country music and occasionally the 50's as well. Phil calls that old fogies music but it is music I grew up with so guessin he is call me old???

Blog Candy

check out Mustang Sarah's Blog for a chance to win some blog candy. She has hit the 30,000, and is giving some blog the candy. The sooner you get over there and sign up the sooner you stand a chance of winning.

Look at her beautiful cards, she is a member of Cococat's Cardmarking. If you want some great card challenges this is the place to go. The ladies are really nice there.

Some of the cards I made yesterday & today

World Card Making Day is here!

Don't you love--there is a fabulous holiday just for us!? I love it!!

So let's get this party started... Come on over to Sugar and Spice We will be making cards and having challenges every hour, just think when the day is done you can be the proud owner of your very own beautifully created cards. I am co-hosting with Suzanne a fun activity where you may be the lucky recipient of a bottle of stickles (black or copper). Come on over and have some fun.

YITL challenge-SWEET

Cards

Some cards I made the last couple of days.