Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I hope that this year is filled with all good things for you and your family. As I look back on 2008, I think of a year that was filled with both happy memories and rough challenges for my family. But, the hard times definitely taught us to live each day to the fullest. We are much closer because of them.

I'm starting off the New Year with a challenge over at Inspire Me. Scrap your resolution and you could win a line of Webster's Pages papers. All of the information can be found here

Here is my page:






I used Webster's papers, along with some Pink Paislee. The cut outs are from WP, as is the trim. I added a couple of Crate Die cuts, K and CO. beaded flowers and Hambly rubons. I used a photo of my favorite flower - the white tulip- because to me it embodies simplicity.

I don't have much else to share because my scraproom is in shambles. My stuff is shoved together in the center of the room and also out in the hallway. The transformation has begun. We painted it this week. I have some grand plans for it, but it will be a while before it's done and I can post pics. Wish me luck.

Have a Happy New Year! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Still Eating...

Yep, Christmas is over, but I'm still indulging! We had friends over last night and we just sat around and ate and ate and ate some more! Ugh. After New Year's is over, I HAVE to get back to the gym.

Just a couple of cards to share today...This one was done for Emma's last week. I used Scenic Route and My Mind's Eye papers. The little bird is My Mind's Eye and the stickers are Making Memories. I love the chipboard. It's SEI.




This card is based on CPS sketch 96. I'm a little late, but oh well. I used Sassafrass Lass papers, MM die cuts, K and Co. brads and Prima felt. The rubon is Fancy Pants.





Finally, if you're looking for a fun and easy thank you card to send to all of those people who gave you holiday gifts, I did a cute set for the MMM blog last week. Here's a peek...


You can see the rest of it and instructions here.

That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!

2S4Y

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I ate so much yesterday and indulged in lots of goodies. I was in a food coma by 6pm! Good thing I didn't get out of sweats all day.

Just popping on really quickly to post my 2S4Y card for the week.



I used Jenni Bolwin and Creative Imaginations papers along with MME chipboard, K and Co. flowers and Prima brads. The stamp is Making Memories.

Here is a frame I did a little while back for the Pink Paislee blog. I have it sitting out in my foyer. I just love the colors in the Tinsel Town line.





Hope you're all enjoying some time with your families. Thanks for stopping by!

The Reason for the Season...

The shopping is done, the gifts are wrapped, the plans have been made and the crafts have been completed. Now, I want to stop and reflect upon the reason for the season. One of my favorite scripture passages is John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ..." This is what it's all about.

May the Lord bless you on this most wonderful day. May He fill your heart with love and bring peace to you this coming year.




Have a very Merry Christmas!

Down to the Wire!

Only 3 more days! I'm still managing to keep my sanity. I think trying to keep it simple has been really helpful. Focusing on some hand made gifts and enjoying Ryan's events at school has really kept the spirit of the season for me.

This weekend we went to see Babes in Toyland at a local children's theater. It was wonderful. Ryan really enjoyed it. We will certainly be back there for other performances.

Last weekend we visited Hershey, PA for their Christmas celebration. It was awesome! DH picked up these candles for gifts for his co-workers. I wrapped them up with some kisses and a pack of hot chocolate. Can I tell you how good these smelled?? The tag is done with a Stampin Up stamp, Sweet and Sassy Stamps border and some old Paper Salon paper. They were quick and fun to do.




Here is one of the last Christmas cards I've made. I actually dreamed about that sentiment. Isn't that wierd?? I dream about making cards! I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder, rhinestones, K and Co. paper and a Melissa Frances glittered chipboard piece.




To cap off our weekend, we had a visitor last night. Santa dropped by for a visit! He brought Ryan a pen, a coloring book, some crayons and a candy cane. The look on his face when Santa asked him if he's been a good boy was PRICELESS! He's still a little freaked out by the man in red, and I thought he was going to cry when Santa asked him that. I jumped in and saved him, though. I told Santa he's been good when it counts. :)



Thanks for stopping by. Hope all of your holiday preparations are going smoothly. Happy Hannukah to all of my Jewish friends!!!

Do What You Love...

Well, craft day at school was a huge success! Twenty three houses have been made and wrapped up to go home. Twenty three mice ornaments, reindeer ornaments and foam picture frames will be going home, too. All of the work and prep were worth it. The kids had a great time!

I took a little break from Christmas preparations today to do a card. I have been wanting to pull out my Amy Butler K and Company stuff for a while and finally got to use them. I made this card based on Laura's sketch 15 at 2 Sketches 4 You.

I used some GCD Studios paper along with the Amy Butler papers, rubons, chipboard and brad. Love that sentiment. I've been thinking about doing some 'rearranging' in my life and that quote has been resonating in my head. ;)




Tomorrow is the concert at school. Ryan is sooo excited. I can't wait. Pre-school was really great, but I'm loving all of the elementary school rituals so far this year. We're going to be those dorky parents sitting there with the camera, camcorder and Grandma waving at our little cherub on the stage. Haa haa!

Thanks for stopping by!

9 Days to Go

Things are getting quite hectic! I'm planning a big craft day in Ryan's classroom, so that is taking up a lot of my time. My girlfriend and I prepped 27 milk carton gingerbread houses that the kids will be decorating. That, and about 5 trips to AC Moore has me pretty tired. I supposed Strep and a sinus infection have something to do with it.

I posted a fun project at the MMM blog today. Here is the sneak peek.



You can see the rest of it here.

Here is the project I did this week for Emma's. I made this little gift set to hold some candy that I'll give one of Ryan's teachers.





That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by!