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New Slideshow for listing

2011-08-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

http://files.net-fs.com/1180361/show/1/we/index.htm

Soul Restoration peeks

2011-08-14T06:23:00.001-07:00

Here are a few things ive been working on in my Soul House Board Book and my Art Journal.

Ok new promise to self....BLOG at least 3x weekly

2011-08-12T11:14:00.000-07:00

Im working on it I promise. Things have been in a bit of mess in my life and not much crafty time was an option. BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im so excited to share in July I signed up for Soul Restoration with Brave Girls Club. And im making time for myself and my crafts and art for me to keep me full and happy. Not that my life makes me Unhappy just feel a fuller heart with time for arts and crafts. So I will post a few peeks here and there but we arent supposed to share it all so only teasers!!
Welcome to make blog to any of my Soul sisters coming to visit.

I am such a bad blogger....

2011-04-03T07:21:00.000-07:00

My new office and up and running and ive been super busy g3etting the new vendors web portals installed and figure them out. So fae so good. We also have the Title comopany up and running Joe is fab im so glad we were able to get him. He is hiring already for a examiner. Ive got Jane in the wings ready to start in a weeks notice my guess at the latest it will be May 1. We are getting a boatload of properties.
On to my craftyness hmm is that a real word?? Well after decorating the office ive been a little crafted out. Gotta get into some crafts soon or im going to totally miss Easter.

my weekend was great how about yours??

2011-03-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Friday night we got to have Clay for the night. I swear he is the sweetest baby ever. Tons of fun now he has his first tooth, about ready to crawl, and trying to say words.These are pics from the night.
Then we helped my brother get his new furniture delivered and set up and ending up having a late lunch with them. Is it was nice to visit with them. Got a little bit of running around today done. Bought myself the InStyler the new hair straightner. Works pretty good. I think once I trim my hair tuesday it will be easier.
Looking for a great week I have family coming down from Indianan I havent seen in several yrs.

Life sidetracked by a hospital visit.ugh

2011-03-12T07:16:00.000-08:00

My poor hubby ended up in the er monday night and got admitted for 3 days and was poked, stabbed, tortured and got no sleep. But at this point thank good he didnt have a heart attack. This was angina which from what they told us it the "pre" heart attack. Any blockage troy has is under 30% so they cant do anything other tham meds anyway. Poor guy though the entire thing scared him to DEATH. We are going to have to really work on our eating habits and get his blood sugar under control and weight down. So SouthBeach Diet here we come and im pulling out my walking shoes and hitting the pavement.

Stressed....I need to scrap!!

2011-03-07T20:08:00.000-08:00

Things have been really crazy for about a month now and its all starting to catch up with me. I made 2 trips to Comp USA and 2 trips to Best Buy to get everything I needed for my office computer and still need 1 more thing that I am ordering online so I can run the triple monitor system. I think I drove for an hour total back and forth. Then our road to the office was closed, blocked off with at least and I kid you not 10 cop cars,bomb squad,fire trucks and god only knows what else. Turns out something left a backpack at the door of a dr's office and they called cops thinking it was a BOMB! Turns out it was just a backpack---school books and all. They even had the bomb robot open it. That is what the state of our country has turned into. Its scary really scary. I couldnt imagine living in the middleeast where car bombs are the norm. It reminds me even though things have changed and dont feel as safe as we used too we are still very very lucky to be where we are in the world.
I should be able to find sometime to scrap this week and weekend. Troy is traveling so I have a little more time on my hands. I just got my flower diecuts from Julebox and cant wait to dig into them.

My nephew is 6mths old

2011-03-03T16:47:00.000-08:00

Is this baby adorable or what? I swear he is the most adorable baby and so freaking sweet you want to eat him up. lol

Im a bad blogger...

2011-02-24T16:39:00.000-08:00

Well I cant believe so many days have gone by since my last post. Ive been aweful busy and making a lot of progress on getting the new office up and running. Found furniture and had the new desks delivered and set up this week, they look great! Got phone, cable, internet all in. Network will be all set up tomorrow and oh boy I get to set up voice mail tree.Still have some file cabinets, small desk for assistants, and lobby furniture. But I still have till March 15th.
No time to craft to speak of....sucks! Maybe soon

Im back.....MN was to cold.

2011-02-19T16:27:00.000-08:00

Well I arrived home last night safe and sound. My trip was great I got to spend more time with Long and Tracey, their wifes, and the staff out there. It was good to see the operation in action.
Was also able to hit Mall of America for a few hrs before I left. WOW that place has it all let me tell you. The one store I was most excited by was Archivers and it didnt disappoint. I will share my haul later.
I also managed to get the FLU

headed to MN-the frozen tundra

2011-02-15T17:06:00.000-08:00

Well im packed and ready to go.....leaving the Sunshine state and about 75-80 degree days...to hmmmm. The high tomorrow is 38 and Friday back into 20's! Im not sure being the "florida girl" that I am I will adjust well! LOL I must admit im alittle excited at the idea of seeing snow fall. Not the gloomy gray days, bone chilling cold, and slush that used to be snow they have right now.
A trip of business not pleasure but im fitting in the Mall of America thanks to my wonderful boss! Im going to spend a couple days to see how the office works, the systems they use and how to implement it all in our new office opening March 1st! We have secured a office space and its a great location, good floorplan, and decor. So much to do to get up and running and the men in charge are awesome and have done so much already. Getting very excited with it all.

there coming there coming.....the Boss's

2011-02-08T21:11:00.000-08:00

Well tomorrow evening the guys will be here and our 2 days of jam packed activities begin! Several interviews, appts to see office space, getting office furniture, and town tour! Tonight and tomorrow morning im going over all the details of things that we need to get done while they are here. The list gets longer everytime I look at it(cause I remember something else). But at any rate im very EXCITED and looking forward to getting things up and running and get offically employed again!
Time off has been nice but im BORED yep I cant believe it myself but only so much claning, laundry, crafting, and babysitting can be done before you get stir crazy.
Will update everyone on my adventure friday or saturday. Keep you fingers crossed Ive thought of everything and we are good to go!

trying to furnish a office..sounds fun right???? NOT

2011-02-06T18:34:00.000-08:00

Ive never had such a hard time picking out 4 desks, a conference table! I see one thing and think oh yeah is perfect and then find oh 10 things that I dont like about it. Went to 3 discount furniture stores and even a thrift store on Saturday and a big fat 0. So im headed off tomorrow to another couple places. I found 1 yes only 1 out of the 4 I need on Craigslist that I would love for my office. But then I think well maybe they should all be the same uniform desk throughout you know. Hmmmm
Im going to have to think on that one since they wont all be in the same office so why do they need to match?
The white one is one I like for me...

Super busy..lots of projects in the works!

2011-02-03T16:02:00.000-08:00

Wow its been a very full week so far. Ive crafted my little butt off in the evenings. I dont think ive produced that many lo's in a month ever. My creative juices are OVER flowing. Maybe its the excitement of CHA and all the new yummy lines that I cant wait to get my hands on.
Also getting the new office up and running is coming together quickly. I will love to be working and making $ again. Been looking at some potenial office spaces and let me tell ya there so such a huge variety for the $ here. I think I have found my top 2 but I really need to get inside the second one. But location is perfect, the layout is perfect and the price is right so that is a good sign. When Long and Tracey get into town next week I should have my top 3 to choose from. Then we can get things signed and start moving!!!

Well its official im OLD and my babies are graduating

2011-02-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

I spent 2 hrs last night picking out Announcement,thank you cards,seal etc. for the boy. I cant believe he is done officially in just a few short mths. It seems like yesterday when I delivered him and held him the first time, when he started school and teared up for his mommy, when he got his first truck and now. :-(
Well my daughter isnt far behind him at all she will be done by August and graduating then. So in about 2 mths I get to do it all over again with her. :-(
I am happy with the timing of my new job and the company start up because I will be so involved and busy with it I wont notice when they leave the nest as much. (pshhh who am I kidding?) Im going to be driving my hubby nuts for sure!
Well im really enjoying seeing all the videos and pics of new products coming from CHA and super excited about getting my grubby little hands on them. Hope you are Too!!!

new biz cards pics..uggghhh

2011-01-31T20:24:00.000-08:00

Over the years I have simply shyed away from the camera when ever humanly possible. So of course new job new cards....cant I just use the pic from 10 yrs ago when I had less wrinkles, frown lines, dark circles, and a turkey neck???? Pleassssseeeee.
Sothat did.nt work. I had a few test pics done today and I cant see any I truely love (lets be serious unless I look like catherine zeta jones im not happy) So here are the bottom 3 any thoughts would be great

My adorable Nephew

2011-01-28T15:03:00.000-08:00

Had to share this video of the most adorable baby in the world. My nephew is such a lil doll. Also more news on the new job. Things are coming together quickly and I will be back working in March it looks like. It will still take some time to get office space, set up, get licensed with DBPR and alot more. But each day we are one step closer. Im so excited!! Im going to Minnesota for 3 days in 2 wks to see how they run the office there, get an idea of the programs and so forth. Im such a Florida girl I cant imagine all the snow and cold weather I will be getting into there. But should be a adventure. I will share more as I can.

New layouts as promised

2011-01-27T14:34:00.000-08:00

Here are several layouts ive got done in the past week or so. Been going crazy with flowers again. Hope you like them

I passed...im offical

2011-01-26T16:38:00.000-08:00

Glad I took the refresher course it really made a difference today. I felt like I may have missed 5-10 max on the entire exam. So yeah!!!
Ive been crafting like crazy several new lo's, flowers, and even a valentine decoration or two. I must say with the stress of the new job coming up and getting the licenses I need to do my job its been nice to put it all aside and Craft-just make my version of ART. Pics to come.
The partners are coming to town late next week to find us and Office space. Then once we get leases in order we can get furniture and equipment so we are rolling by March 1. I will be going to Minnasota for 3 or 4 days to see how the office works there so this one can be set up the same. Get a handle on the systems they use and so on. Very excited about the whole process....

Test take 2....

2011-01-23T14:11:00.000-08:00

Well im one of the 60 something% who fail. Jeezzzz it is impossiable to study around here I swear between interviewing for jobs and trying to get the license im on serious OVERLOAD.
So here is my NEW plan.....a Cram class refresher on Tuesday and retest later in the week after hiding out from my family to study either at libraray or in my office. I also know my new bosses are going to have some fun stuff I need to do as well so ive got to buckle down and GET IR DONE! as they say in the south.
On a light note I had a sleepover with my fave lil man Clay and will share a couple pics with you....he is almost 5mths now and getting so big.

oh boy am I a blog slacker

2011-01-18T06:43:00.000-08:00

I cant believe it was last thursday when I blogged last. Sorry guys. Last week was a bit crazy. I had my 3rd interview with the realty company im really hoping to go to work for. Babysat my favorite little man, got a call back from one job that was commission only ( that would work if I wasnt broke already). At any rate im back alittle discourged but here.
Also got my flowers ordered from Julebox they are sooooo much to play with and I have been.I did 3 or 4 lo's tha I will share later this week.
Back into Study Mode and I have the test soon so im spending almost my entire day with my nose in the books. I will post again tomorrow or maybe later tonight with those pics.

2011 Crafty start

2011-01-13T19:34:00.000-08:00

I must say ive been very productive so far in 2011. Several pages done, xmas minibook, and flowers made. I did finaaly break down and order some flowers from iamroses.com. Can hardly wait to get them and share. They are much much cheaper than Prima even with shipping from the UK. I will share more soon on that and my new pages.
Studing for my Real Estate exam which is next Friday....so no time to craft for the next week at least. Also on the job hunt ive had a second interview arranged for tomorrow with the company I would love to work for. This job offers alot of advancement. Fingers crossed.

Happy crafting

Art Festival

2011-01-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

We went to the Art festival today. It was held in downtown and they blocked off about 6 blocks, food vendors, the whole nine yards. Although there were so many amazing painting,photos,pottery and jewelry it was soooooo expensive. I found 2 things I loved a photo put on 3 canvas pieces of the local pier at sunset but it was 500.00 and a ring made of silver and a mystic fire topez that had the most amazing shape that was 260.00. So needless to say we walked, enjoyed the sights, ans left the same as most I would suspect. I guess I need to stick to the Arts and Craft venues!! more my price range. LOL

Job prospects

2011-01-07T15:25:00.000-08:00

Thank good ness finally two good jobs ive interviewed for this week. Both are right up my alley and offer room to advance and use my real estate background and will allow me to do sales if I choose. The one im most excited about is opening a new office here with a company from MN moving into our areas who deal with REO's. Did a Skype interview will one exec. and owner is coming into town this weekend and ive got a second interview with him. So fingers crossed everyone please.

my adorable candyman....as nana calls him

2011-01-05T20:39:00.000-08:00

My mom took these pics of my nephew Clay just before xmas.

XMas Mini Book

2011-01-03T14:42:00.000-08:00

This is a clear album I used from bo bunny I think? Anyway...the papers are from a kit from oversees and im not sure who makes the paper but it was a lovely collection. I used several handmade element and added sparkle and bling here and there. Hope you enjoy.

My new year is off to a bumpy start

2011-01-02T18:18:00.000-08:00

Well I dont think fighting into the new year with my teenage daughter was not my idea of ringin in the New Year. So tomorrow im offically calling a "DO OVER" and starting anew.lol

Bring on 2011

2011-01-01T07:44:00.000-08:00

Well another year has come and gone.....2010 brought so many challenges in our family I am kind of glad it has come to an end. I will say we have learned alot from it and been able to wade through it and try to see the good or lesson from each one.
Soooooo 2011 please bring our family and Friends a Healthy, Happy, and Prosperous New Year.!!! Not sure some of us can handle another year like the last and I know my family isnt the only one. I pray the lord gives us each new found strentgh to overcome any struggle or challenge. I pray for inner guidance for myself to find what im looking for. To reach my goals and never stop reaching for more this year.
Love to all!!!

Memories from 2010

2010-12-29T14:27:00.000-08:00

Some funny, sad,happy and memorable moments from my 2010.
Jan. Learned a hard lesson about trust
Feb Learned to stand on my own two feet
March Sea World get away with just Troy
April Young family came to visit from Ohio
May My gray hairs are getting much worse
June Saw a 4D unltrasound of my nephew
July getting lexi ready for new school, and Troy for his Senior Year
August Schools in...learning Ive got no patience for am drop off
Sept Labor Day my nephew is born Clay Allen Mathews
Oct My son turns 18...reality of my age sitting in.(holy shit im old)
November My bday-another old age reminder,Went back to school after 20 yrs
December im not a good "umemployed"person...the boredom kicked in. Holidays...hmm not as fun this year(no job = no $). Looking forward to a NEW YEAR....NEW START

Peek at the Dalton Christmas

2010-12-26T13:02:00.000-08:00

Create your own free digital slideshow

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Santa was good to everyone. i know my kiddos made out pretty darn good.

rescheduled....

2010-12-23T18:42:00.000-08:00

New test date after the holidays. Blah dont even want to think about it until after the New Year.

Well we have offically finsihed Christmas shopping for the kids,nephew, and lil something for moms and sis in law. The mall was pretty crazy but glad we went early. Even got to pick out my gifts fromt he hubs...lots of yummy Bath and Body Works products and 2 new shirts and a pair of capri dressy pants. Pretty sweet.
We finally pulled out one family tradition tonight and went together and looked at Christmas lights all over town. Then topped it off with holiday milk shakes. yummy ( so paying for that later). Tomorrow getting the food and cookie stuff. The kids and I will make sugar cookies(tradition #2) in the afternoon and then after dinner they will get to open one gift that is marked under the tree. Their xmas jammies they get every year!
I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and would love to hear of anyone elses traditions.

Lexi K. self portraits

2010-12-21T21:53:00.000-08:00

This free photo collage made with Smilebox

Tomorrow is D Day

2010-12-21T15:46:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is my Fl Real Estate Exam....they say only 60% pass it the first time. Those arent great odds! Ive studied so much im thinking I will forget it all. The formulas are my down fall. If I have them in front of me its no owrries I can do the math. Some of the laws im a bit sketchy on but most im good to go. Say a Pray for me -----this would be a AWESOME christmas gift for myself I tell ya just to know ive accomplished it is HUGE. Since being laid off my self esteem has been in the crapper(for lack of a better term) and a boost to the ole ego would be awesome.Well im saying prayers and hoping for a Christmas miracle.

Your all Invited.....

2010-12-18T11:00:00.001-08:00

Make a free picture collage

Getting ready for Dessert Party

2010-12-16T21:38:00.000-08:00

Getting the recipes all lines up, decorations in place, cleaning to be done. Then cooking tomorrow most of the things. Cheescakes cookies,Raspberry Pate jellies,Peppermint Fudge, and Lexi K is making White chocolate cupcake with Peppermint icing. Then the Chocolate fondue since Miss Kianna is dying to have some. I will post pics along the way and share recipes if they all turn out well. LOL How are you getting ready for the Holidays? Parties, Family coming to town or are you traveling for the holidays???? Any traditions to share?

Quick Christmas Tour of our home.

2010-12-13T20:29:00.001-08:00

Ive got a much smaller tree than normal this year but we went with a theme of turquiose,mint green, and purple and silver. Turned out pretty good. My christmas village is placed along our bar between livingroom and kitchen. I bought a cheap little pine tree that was at a thift store last year for 1.00 and made flowers,ribbon swirls, and a few cinnamon sticks and a strand a lights and it turned out pretty darn good for maybe 4$ total.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2010-12-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

This free ecard generated with Smilebox

Got my Real Estate Classes Complete

2010-11-27T15:16:00.000-08:00

Real Estate classes complete and passed exam with 89%. Whoot Whoot!!
Now for the big state exam in 2 wks.
Still looking for another job and just havent found anything that really seems to be for ME! I keep praying and looking for that job that is just perfect a perfect fit, great people,good pay, and freedom to sell real estate as well. Im hitting the pavement again this week to see what I can find.

Fabric Flower Tutorial

2010-11-27T15:04:00.000-08:00

I tried to do a step by step photo tutorial....keep in mind im using a crap camers so they arent detailed.

Thanksgiving Day...

2010-11-25T17:11:00.000-08:00

Im sitting here this evening after a day of being surrounded by my family thingking how lucky I am. I am thankful for each and every family member in my life and the friends who are like family. Even though things are perfect in our lives at this time....I am still thankful for everything we DO have. Take this day to be reminded of each and everything we are thankful for.

Prima Product Picks

2010-11-09T13:20:00.000-08:00

Wanted to share this bit of lushious color and yummy flowers from Prima that I found over AngelicaScrappenings please go have a look see. She is also a AMAZING scrapbook artist and has some gorgeous pages to share and tutorials

Neglected my blog :-(

2010-11-09T13:09:00.000-08:00

Sorry everyone ive been offline in the "blog world" for so long. Ive had alot of stuff not so good kind of stuff happening in my life. Learning to roll with the punches a bit and picking up the pieces. Ive been digging pretty deep since losing my job trying to figure out what do I really want to do? What kind of job would make me happy? Still have time for my family and be make me feel accomplished in some small way. At any rate im still working on most of those points but making some progress and moving in the right direction I think.
I havent scrapped in over 2 wks- Ive really not felt creative for even a moment. Well ok a moment but not long enough to get to the other side of the house to the scrap room. Yes, its really that bad. Ive decided to stop feeling this way and try to use scrapping to be an outlet for the stressers Ive got going on right now. Im going to get in there this weekend but because ive got a secret project in the works I honestly dont have much spare time for myself. But even 30 minutes a day is my goal. Im going to share a few new things ive found online I want to scraplift.
Hang in there with me.

In a FUNK

2010-10-25T09:19:00.000-07:00

Well after my sons 18th bday and the long weekend....its official im in a FUNK. No creative mojo what so ever right now. My SIS lost her grandma this weekend and its made some things resurface for me on losing one of mine. Between that and being unemployed for the first time in ohhh 15 yrs or so. Have faith I will over come and re emerged.

Ive entered the world of the "Unemployed"

2010-10-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

I am now one of the several millions who has lost their jobs due to the recession, real estate market in my case. Of course its a HUGE financial burden but most of us dont think of the other effects losing your job can cause. Loss of self worth, confidence, depression, embarrassment, shame, etc. For now im revamping the old resume and putting some feelers out and maybe looking into something totally different who knows what I can find if anything anytime soon. I pray I can get unemployment to subsidize my income until I can get a new job. So BRIGHT SIDE????
Maybe more time for soul searching, finding ME again, figuring out what I want to do,and maybe some more time in my scrap room.

Tons of Halloween fun.

2010-10-19T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ive found so many wonderful homemade ideas for Halloween and just dont have enough time to try them all....here are a few of my faves. Most came from here

Saturdays..

2010-10-16T15:33:00.000-07:00

Usually im scrapping in the evening at least on Saturday and trying to share new ideas or lo with everyone. Today ive gone shopping with my kid looking for golf clubs for his 18th bday he is having next Sat. Followed by a nap and now im feeling useless....nap bad idea for productivity!
Going to see my lil man Clays at some point tomorrow and scrapping and sharing I promise. One of clays recent pics with his gorgeous mommy..chubby butt is 13lbs.

Blog Hop...Follow Me Friday

2010-10-15T06:31:00.000-07:00

My two teens Layout

2010-10-15T06:09:00.000-07:00

Im sure "most" teenagers that are as close in age as mine (18mths) dont really like each other on most days. Soooo that being said getting a good picture of them together takes a serious miracle! I love this picture.
I used alot of different elements on this page. I painted photo mats, used stickers from two different types, used a hambly transparency. Nothing lumpy or bumpy just really wanted to focus on they actually looked like loving brother and sister playing and enjoying one another.
Hope you enjoy.....

Yummy fabric haul

2010-10-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

I went to JoAnn's yesterday and really scored all remenats were 50% off. That means I can buy twice as many lol. Also found some ribbon just like this Prima ribbon but in solid colors for $4.99 a yard. Need to check it out!!!

Manic Monday

2010-10-11T05:44:00.000-07:00

So tired this morning im seriously dragging butt. Got to babysit my nephew on Saturday ( so no time to scrap) he is so precious. Then Saturday night spent in front of the football games with my hubby abd fnished getting him packed. He left yesterday for his 3 wk biz trip. So the kids and I went back out to help with clay or a few hrs.
Busy but non productive weekend.

Great Fabric Flower Tutorial

2010-10-09T22:11:00.000-07:00

Found a super cool new fabric flower to try to make. Check out this blog Sew in love she creates some amazing things

Weekend Blog Hop....Join in the fun

2010-10-08T05:59:00.000-07:00

Hop by and enjoy meetin new bloggers and seeing what they are up too. Ive found many blogs this way that im now following on a regular basis. Come Along Enjoy the FUN!!!
AFTER ALL ITS FRIDAY!!!!!

Winner of Sept. Challenge

2010-10-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

Winner of the September Challenge for Melodys Scrapbook World
Hiya everyone ;)

We have a winner for the September Challenge ;)

The winner is Karen Keiper

Please send me your email address and i will contact Ideal papercraft and let them know you have won this months challenge ;)

Congratulations Karen :)

tc from mel ;)

Sorry its been a few days

2010-10-05T18:32:00.000-07:00

Ive been sick since Saturday and really havent done anything but link up to a few blog hops. My kids have had this nasty head cold for a few wks back and forth and it seems they finally gave it to mom. I will admit im got a TON of sleep which I needed with all the traveling hubby has been doing I havent slept well.
Ive been reading several blogs and trying to learn alittle more about how to capture followers and ranking. So ive got to start doing this daily and that is my first goal. Even if I dont have any scrappy things to share ( like tonight) I will try to come up with something fun to say.

Tutorial on Homemade Flourishes

2010-10-02T17:19:00.000-07:00

Well for Sharing Saturday here is another video. Im sure everybody loves BLING right? Flourishes right? And we love those gorgeous Prima creations but at $4-$6 a pop it gets pricey quick if your like me. So after someone mentioned on a forum making them_ I thought shoot I can do that. So I used my prima,recollections, or whatever type bling you have and flip it over and created my own using the pattern. The puffy paint works best I think, stickles does to but again a bit pricey to use it on this. The metallics are great and the silver and gold glitter really look like the rhinestones on LO's. I hope you can get the just of it on this tutorial its a bit long.

Rolled Ribbon Rose Tutorial

2010-09-29T17:06:00.000-07:00

Here is another quick flower tutorial. These can be made with fabric,lace, or ribbon and even paper. Hope you enjoy

New Board Book creation

2010-09-28T17:24:00.001-07:00

This is what ive been working on this weekend. This Boardbook for my little nephew Clay Allen. Ive not decided how I want to bind it just yet....d-rings,ribbons??who knows. Still need some touchs but its shaping up well,

Its been awhile..sorry

2010-09-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

We have had a whirlwind of a week. My MIL was in the hospital in Ohio and awiting some pretty heavy test results. So weve been on pins and needles. Havent even been on the computer much this weekend trying to get updates, be updated and so on. I did however hide out in my scrap room for some scrap therapy. I havent taken pictures yet and will get on that in the next several days. Sorry...

Rolled Flowers Necklace

2010-09-24T09:05:00.000-07:00

Wow...so ladies are super creafty I tell ya. One of the blogs I lurk on daily Craftaholics Anonymous has posted this adorable necklace and a link over to the Etsy shop she found it on. I have found many many yummy little things on Etsy and tons of ideas I have "borrowed" lets say. Go check it out.
Also, I started a BoBunny boardbook last night of my nephew....will be my weekend project. I might try a tutorial on it too! Dont forget the Blog Hop tomorrow she post below for details

Blog Hop Sept 25-26 at Creative Scrapbook Divas

2010-09-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

Check it out here and if you sign up note somewhere you saw it on my blog please.

Hump Day already....

2010-09-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

Wow im a slacker for sure. I cant believe its been four days since I last posted.
I was super busy getting my dh ready for his 2 wks business trip and getting all the kids activites for the week lined up and worked out. Yesterday I got to watch my son for the first time at one of his Golf Tournaments and he played his best ever.(I think I was his good luck charm) Very very proud of his determination and skill with this game and sticking with it even though his coach sucks(he is basketball coach at school and only plays golf like twice a year). He lieaves frustrated many days but keeps on trucking. Lexi has been looking for a part time job steady since June and still nothing. She is getting frustrated with the whole process but still out there and thats what counts.
I will be locking myself in my scraproom this weekend and doing some more videos. So look for the post

Prima like Cabbage Rose Tutorial

2010-09-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

Got to spend time with my nephew....

2010-09-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Last night I was able to go visit lil man Clay and he has grown in the six days ive not seen him. Of course he was spleeping when I got there so I caught up on Dawn and Craig and the dr's reports on little clay man. Who has gained 1 lbs since he left hospital. After he nursed and had a full belyy he was in the "milk coma" they call it. He is just laid back, all chill, and eyes wide open checking out the world. I sure wish my Maw Maw was here to seem him and see how much he looks like her "Craigy" and what a good man and father he has become. She loved babies and was always so happy when a new one was born into our family. We have a cradle that was made like 27 yrs ago that most grandkids, and all the great grandkids have slept in and now it in Clays room just waiting for him to grow alittle. Its amazing how much ive thought of those weve lost since his birth. I hope he got alittle bit of MawMaw and Uncle Jims souls from god. I look forward to everyday with this little guy and plan to be his favorite aunt.

Scrapbook LO of Forever Friends

2010-09-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

These two girls and myself were high school besties. Cheryl and I met in middle school and then Sophomore year Kerri was in the group. Of course college, marriage, life got in the way and we had lost touch for yrs and yrs. Then we found each other on Facebook again and the following year we were meeting again at our 20th High School reunion.Crazy enough Cheryl and I are still in the same town and havent ever ran into one another since 1992 when I was pregnant with my son. I got several good picture at the reunion but this one means the most to me.
I used some Hambly paper that I wet the edges and smooshed them. Added some handmade flowers that matched our tops in the pic. Created a large flourish and inked edges also making title from thickers I inked them as well. Was a fun quick LO. Hope you enjoy.

My creative juices were flowing yesterday.

2010-09-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

First im sharing a LO of my former self at 18 ( gasp that was a loonngg time ago folks). The papers were great the bright colors and floral print in my dress I think all the handmade flowers really brought it all together.
The other pic are some handmade flourishes ive scraplifted from Prima. I just used pearlized or glitter puffy paint and put them on acetate from bling packaging and followed the guidelines on plastic. I created I know!! But look with the economy the way it is I cant afford to use two or three on a layout this way I can.
My photo tutorial sucked.....im still using the crap camera and close up arent clear at all. Since Im the one with the new cool computer I had to fight for it all sunday and finally gave up. I did confirm though I should be able to do it with webcam...if not ive got to unbox the flipcam. Happy week scrappers

Sharing Scrap Saturday

2010-09-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday everyone...I promised to Share today so her go's. The frame is of my SIL I made the layout and posted it before but decided to frame it and create a lasting memory for her to hang on the wall. I added some of the same homemade flowers elements and also some bling to tie it together.
The baby banner I made using a Mayra Road chipboard as a template and hand cut the deer that matched the babys bedding in his room. Added some small pinwheels made from crepe paper I glimmer misted. Then put the letter on top. Just used some super thin ribbon to tie together and added a few thicker pieces to add to it. I made it very simple so it would match her other decor at the baby shower.
Ive been working on more handmade vintage lace, and prima like flowers and started a video that needs more work to finish tomorrow I hope. Did a couple layouts to share soon too.
Enjoy your weekend.....

Stayed tuned for Sharing Scrap Saturday

2010-09-10T12:47:00.001-07:00

Im going to start sharing every Saturday some sort of tutorial either a photo or video. Im by no means a pro in fact the opposite completely so bare with me on the first few.

Live with Prima

2010-09-10T12:42:00.001-07:00

Did anyone else catch the Live with Prima class last night taught by Marion Smith? I just love her seriously she is so creative and has a awesome personality. She mentioned last night she will be coming to Florida in November to Ocala area at She Scrapbooks she mentioned classes were filling up quick but I think im going to call and attempt to make this event. Come check it out...also her website is www.marionsmithdesigns.com

Scrapbook Rooms or Scrapbook spaces

2010-09-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

Ive always wanted a very unique very me scrap place...nothing over the top. But somewhere that each and every thing has its own place so its easy to find. Found this Scraproom that is amazing please take a look and share withme some of your ideas and or tricks of making a small room look awesome .

Baby Clay Allen Mathews is here.....

2010-09-08T17:08:00.000-07:00

Clay made his debut on Labor Day Sept 6th at 9:49am 8lbs 4 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. He is a little chuncky butt with the cutest eyes and big lips you just cant help but kissing....
Dawn was a "super woman" during her 14r hrs of labor and is doing great. So very proud od my little brother Craig becoming a daddy. I was so emotional I just didnt expect that I cried and cried. I still am so proud every time he is telling me about his "little man". Without making you wait any longer here are a few pics....scrap lo's to come

No scrapbooking lately.....bummer

2010-09-04T17:14:00.000-07:00

I have a wisdom tooth that is infected and needless to say ive done NOTHING but pout for a few days.
Really been sweeping the blog world and finding so many new treasures thanks to some amazing people with artsy, creative, wonderful spirits who share it with all of us.
One of those people is Tammy Tutterow her work is simple amazing. She teaches classes and is on countless DT and works with Ranger, Tattered Angels,and others. She is also a huge Vintage followers and has several free images on her site as well as some tutorials.
On the baby watch,,,,no baby yet! She is officially due on Monday-Labor Day of all days. But let me tell you little momma Dawn is ready is have this baby now! We are all on high alert waiting for the call. LOL It's so funny how much excitement and renewed faith a baby brings to a family. And as a mom it takes you back to the birth of your own children and I can remember each one down to every detail. Im a very lucky lady to be the mom of two wonderful teens. My son is almost 18 so its a bitter sweet year for me with him. My daughter is 16 and graduating school the same time as her older brother. So ive been in a whole new world of college applications, grant filing, student aid filings, and so on. Im sure some of you have been there. Would love love love some help if anyone can share any tips with me on that entire process.
Im sure I will get in my scraproom tomorrow and plan to attempt my first tutorial.

Design Team Submissions

2010-09-01T15:44:00.000-07:00

Well everyone keep your fingers crossed for me...ive just sent in a couple submissions for Design Teams. BTW im posting this from my new laptop yeah....still figuring out the webcam and I think that will run into the weekend unless my nephew arrives.
ttfn..

Scrapbook calls and Design team calls

2010-08-31T05:53:00.000-07:00

Im really just starting to commit myself to submitting to one of these each month. For those of you that dont know where to find them all in one place here you go Scrapbook Calls & Contests
They post most of the time twice a week. They include magazine calls, blog calls,blog hops,Design teams, and even some E-zines. Check them out if you havent yet.
We sure hear aolot more 'thank you for entering but' SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE Congrats but its worth it to get that first piece accepted and your on cloud nine.

Rainy days and Mondays...yuck

2010-08-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well another rainy hot gross day in fl. The sun did cme out a bit over the weekend and I thik everyone ran outside to enjoy it. Needless to say I didnt get much scrapping done at all. I mad a couple flowers and watched a few of Prima's live web shows and Marion Smith's if you havent seen her work jump on those videos she is amazing. Ive been following her about 3 yrs before she got her deisgn gigs,partnered with Prima, and wrote a book. She is a mother of two little ones as well and I cant imagine where she finds the time to do everything she does.
No baby yet...on my brothers home front. Dawn is still hanging in there at 39 wks and counting and she looks ready to POP. I cant wait for this little ones arrival they tried so hard to get pregnanat and stay to term. This child is sooooo spoiled already and he isnt even here! lol I will keep you posted!

Heidi Swapp and Altered Angels Giveaway.

2010-08-27T05:37:00.000-07:00

Giveaway!!!
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What a crazy week.

2010-08-26T05:27:00.001-07:00

Ive been seriously slacking I know where the blog is concerned. My husband is planning his work trip this week that will have him gone for 2 wks so that means Ive been helping getting him ready. Also, kids starting school this week has made this one of the longest weeks ive had in a long time let me tell ya.
I plan on jumping back into my scraproom tomorrow night while the kids are out and ive got the house to myself. I can see it now Cranking up my music and going to town. Happy Thursday!!!

Its raining in Sunny Southwest Florida?...ugh

2010-08-23T11:05:00.000-07:00

Well not my ideal Monday for sure. Its has rained so far all day long. YUCK Its the kids first day back at school today and my two Seniors were both excited,liked teachers, and enjoyed catching up with friends. So it was a good day.
Im feeling a bit under the weather so didnt get any scrapbooking done yesterday at all. Just the chores that couldnt be ignored and that was it. Hopefully tomorrow it wont be so gloomy outside and the SUN will be back out and it will cheer us up!!

Share Saturday a day late...lol

2010-08-22T06:38:00.001-07:00

I was in my scraproom all day doing different projects. I finished my project for Dawn so im sharing it today and a close up pic of the small handmade flowers. Also a picture of some flowers I made using the lace.

Layout with my version of Primas

2010-08-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

The LO titled Preggo is my adorable sis in law and She is a very country girl and the background paper just seemed to match her. Im always trying to convince her to start scrapbooking...now with a new baby coming its my perfect reason. I used stickles to outline the rose on the paper and added some handmade roses from vintage childrens book my in-laws got at a auction for me. Then I inked and glittered them to match the lo.
Prom is my dd (in blue) and one of her gfriends just before her bfriends senior prom. I created the lrg flower from vintage lace and glimmer misted it and also some vintage roses. Im going to try to make some videos this weekend for you guys to see

Scrapbooking Talent comes from all ages

2010-08-19T07:03:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a amazing Scrap Book Artist and her Blog with you today. Her blog is The Freckled Crafter im not sure about her age but a young teen im sure. Her crafts and videos are amazing. You also need to check out her Youtube channel Lily J Designs
Im sure she will amaze you too! Go Lily you are a amazing young artist with amazing scrapbooking skills and I cant wait to see all your new creations.

Paisley Passions Giveaway

2010-08-18T06:19:00.000-07:00

They are celebrating 500 Followers and this is about the give away and click link below to head over and sign up!!!

"So, in order to say "THANKS!" for following me and checking out my blog, I am doing a little giveaway. A few years ago I started making necklaces out of washers. Was I the original creator? Well, I thought it was pretty original, then I started seeing them pop up everywhere. I guess great minds think alike! I always have to smile when I come up with something that I think is NEW & FABULOUS and then I see that someone else out there in the land of creative bloggers has come up with a similar idea :)"

Paisley Passion Giveaway

The Paper Variety is seeking a new DT

2010-08-17T11:21:00.000-07:00

Have you heard The Paper Variety is seeking a Design Team? Woohoo!

The Paper Variety is a brand new scrapbooking challenge blog (founded by my friend, Suzanne, and myself) that will launch it's very first challenge on Sept 15th! TPV will offer a variety of prompts for layouts, cards and other paper projects which include sketches, colors, photo inspiration, elements, recipes and more!
http://braytab.blogspot.com/
For more information, visit The Paper Variety.

opps...over share

2010-08-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

I see below I already shared two of these LO on Share Saturday. Lets try again

Been very crafty lately

2010-08-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

Ive amazed myself at just how much ive enjoyed scrapbooking and creating these last two wks everyday. Ive created alot of yummy flowers most like Primas version but for pennies instead of $5 or more. The homemade Glimmer mist is working out so well. I was looking through some older books ive done and oh yeah have they changed since that very first one....LOL
Here are a couple simple ones ive done lately and I have a couple more to take pics of. Trying to get good closeups of the homemade items to post too!

Monday monday.....

2010-08-16T05:50:00.000-07:00

Is it friday yet?? Well most of the weekend was spent getting my kids totally ready for school next week. I did sneak in some time for scrapping Sat. and Sunday. Im still working on several different designs of flowers and once I perfect them I will post a video.Ive been sufing the new learning all the different styles. I bought a bunch of vintage lace last week at flea market and made a bunch of flowers from that yesterday while watching tv. My good camera is still not working and my other one is such a cheap one the pics suck. But I will try again tonight to get some good up close and personal shots to share.

Scrappy Chic Cafe Grand Opening....

2010-08-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

scrappychiccafe.com is Hosting the Grand Opening today!!! You can join us and play along with Challenges and Contests all day. Plus see all the yummy things to buy like the new "SteamPunk" collection.

Share LO Saturday

2010-08-14T13:38:00.001-07:00

Hope you like them.....happy weekend.

no new scrappy stuff....but a rare event

2010-08-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

Since my kids are 18 and 16 now we dont have many ocassions to get a family event or family photo. My husbands bday was in June and we all went to the Florida Aquarium together and had a really great day and then out to dinner that night to celebrate and we caught some of the fun on camera. So here we all are....My son Troy, hubby Troy, Me, and my daughter Lexi.
I plan to get scrappy tomorrow evening and sundays ladies so hopefully some yummy new things to share.

Southern Girls Challenges DT Piece

2010-08-12T05:07:00.000-07:00

This is one of my recent faves....working witht he canvas is so much fun. My favorite things about this piece are the colors and the handmade flowers Ive created.I hope the Aussie Girls at Southern Girls agree.

foot note

2010-08-11T12:50:00.000-07:00

I know my camera skills are aweful right now....my canon rebel is broke and in need of repair so im using a cheap kodak. I promise close ups and tutorials once I have it fixed.

Another Canvas Creation and catching up

2010-08-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

Last night I was back to a old hobby and teaching my sons girlfriend how to make bracelets. Fun stuff. She did really well and tonight we finish them.
I worked on another canvas to create a altered project of my father and his brother, it turned out so well. I glimmer misted with a mask for one side of background, added some paper, inked, rubbed on, and added some of my new fave the vintage book page flowers and its done. Im going to hang it in my scrap room. The title came from what my grandma who passed always as termed her sons...."the boys". Much love to you mawmaw you are missed everyday!

New site ive enjoyed becoming a part of.

2010-08-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

scrappychiccafe.ning.com

This is a new site that is up and coming.....go check it out.

weekends...

2010-08-08T17:04:00.000-07:00

Its amazing how little im getting accomplished on the weekends. School shopping for one of my kids done but that is about it. Went to the flea market this morning and got some vintage lace for scrappin pretty cheap so that was a good haul. I did also finshed my canvas of my dad and my uncle- im pretty pleased with it. Will have to finish painting the edges tomorrow and will post a picture.

Paper Flowers and shopping

2010-08-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

I cut out 8 paper flowers pieces last night and glimmer misted two...plan to construct all them tonight.
Got to go school shopping with my DD today. We do have a good time shopping but she thinks im made of money. LOL Then next week is my DS turn who is much easier and only needs a couple things cause when he was up north he got a ton of things at Hollister on sale.
I'll check back in with pics of my finished projects later.

2010-08-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

This is the bib necklace with lollipop flowers I made and im not sure I like it just yet....may have to tweak it a bit.
Well its Date night for me and the hubby...the kids are going out on there own and we have the house to ourselves. So Im thinking either going out to eat then maybe down to the pier for a bit or dinner in? Hmmmmm we do dinner in more often so I think dinner out and a movie at home maybe.

Ive been scrappin away...

2010-08-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

This week every night i've been able to scrap for at least an hour and im so excited about that. Im sure im not the only one who feels a little guilty leaving the family after dinner and running into my scraproom for several hours. I must admit though I sure do sometimes. Its different if no one is home or they are all doing different things. But I made a point to make sure im spending at least 3 hrs a week scrapbooking for myself. I made two layouts last night and a super cool necklace made out of lollipop flowers. I will post pics later today or tomorrow. Been working on this blogs, looking for ideas from some of the blogs I do follow and learning slowly! Bare with me...LOL

New day...

2010-08-03T05:44:00.000-07:00

"Live with all you've got....be the brightest light with the biggest smile...leave every person and place happier than you found it.And you'll see that you ARE are making SUCH a big difference." I found this on a friends Facebook this morning Melody Ross (designer) and it really hit home for me. So I thought I would share it.

Also one more layout of my gorgoeus DD simple layout nothing over the top just took the b&w photo, black and white paper with hints of the teal colors and it seemed to pop!

August Design Team Challenge Layouts

2010-08-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

THese are my layouts for August design challenge. Had to have two photos,circles,and handmade embellishments.
The first one I did is of My granddad's 90th bday. I took one large cirle and cut it by about a quater. Added photo mats that were glimmer misted and inked. My handmade element are the flowers. THe large one alothough hard to see is vintagve book print, glimmer misted and curled and I added glitter(cause everything is better with glitter)and BLING.
Second layout is from my Sis in law's baby shower (first baby and my first time being an aunt) I used a Tim Holtz mask and glimmer mist to create background. Matted the two photos and inked them.Stamped title and used a rub on as well. THe handmade element and the circles are hand rolled fabric with mist and tons of glitter. Then of course a lot of swirly girlie BLING.

Still trying to deisgn my blog

2010-08-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

I think im pretty good on computer and my knowledge is pretty good but im having the dangist times getting this set up the way I want it.
Ive been working on my new layout for the Aug. callenges and have one done that im pretty pleased with. But have a few more ideas to put onto paper yet. Will post pics when im done. I do have one more picture to share of a project I made for my friend Sarah for Mothers Day...its made on canvas,scrap paper,a few flowers I made. I really like the way it turned out and the bright colors are awesome for summer.

Melody's Scrapbook World Deisgn Team

2010-07-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

Wow Ive got exciting news...im the newest Design Team member at Melody's Scrapbook World . Very very excited to meet all the wonderful ladies and share the wonderful world of scrapbooking together! I will be posting my newest layouts for the month in a few days. Also a few projects Ive been working on lately....