On a Roll....

I have been in a scrappin frenzy!!!! My goal is to use up some of the stuff I have so I can go out and buy some more. LOL!!!! All I can say is that I hoard paper with the best of them. I can never get enough!!!!! My scrap desk is barely visible. Makes you wonder how I find anything!!! One day I will be organized. Maybe??!!!

Splashin' Good Times...made all with Bella Blvd. This is the All Inclusive line and my favorite!!!!

future scrappers....Another layout made with Bella Blvd.'s Flirt Line.

Grumpy Bunny....I finally used up most of my Easter Collection by Making Memories. It was from last year's spring line. The flowers I made myself...tutorial found here http://frommyfeatherednest.blogspot.com/2010/05/making-flowers-with-border-stamps.html

On a Personal Note....

Wow...where to begin???? Landon got his braces off!!!! He looks amazing with his new and improved smile. This was his first day with them off. Needless to say he was very happy and great new material to scrap!

Caleb performed at his "end of the year" band concert. His daddy and I were so proud to watch him play. He has really come a long way for this to be his first year and like his daddy, Caleb has gained a passion and an appreciation for music. I am sure this is just the beginning of many concerts to come!!!!

Peace Out Sucker...made with my kit by Studio Calico

I have to laugh about this one. Abigail and I watch the Disney Channel all the time. Well, one of her favorite shows is "Sonny with a Chance". One of the guys on the show is always throwing the peace sign and saying "Peace Out Sucker" so obviously when Abigail finished performing at her choir concert, this was her immediate pose for the camera. Of course my mind went to work and the rest is history.....

Summer Girls....a load of Prima that has been itching to be used!!!!

He's Legal...made with my Studio Calico kit and some various misc. items I had in my stash.

Can you believe I have an 18 year old???? I know, me neither!!!!!

Cosmo Cricket Challenge at Scrapbook.com

I love Cosmo!!!! Always such fun stuff to play with!!!! Delaina Burns is hosting a Cosmo Cricket Challenge over at Scrapbook.com and of course I had to throw my hat in the ring. Come play with us. It's always fun to see what everyone can come up with. This is my brother in-law with my niece. She is totally rotten and he is totally smitten.

Here is just a simple layout to poke fun at my husband who has no handman skills what-so-ever. Thank God his work does not require tools!!!! LOL!!!!

Happy Belated National Scrapbooking Day!!!!

Well it is week 2 as of tomorrow and all is healing nicely. I still have staples that have to be removed but I am moving slowly but surely. If there are any of you out there who have already been through this I am sure you can sympathize. Last night I had my first outburst of tears but could not pinpoint why or what I was upset about....guess I need to get my hormone patch readjusted. You better watch out, I might bite your head off without warning...LOL!!!!! Just the many wonderful side effects to enjoy while stablizing the many depths of a woman. Men have no idea how easy they have it....Darn that EVE!!!!!!!


I wanted to drop off some of the layouts I had worked on prior to my revitalization vacation....

YUM!!!! made with a line by Nikki Sivils
Please check her stuff out...she is new UP and Coming of the fab manufacturers we have in this hobby.
my baby....made with my kit from Studio Calico. Can I say again how much I enjoy their kits!!!! They have a fun, ecclectic, funky style that I just adore!
Well that's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well and scrappin their little hearts out!!!! Much love and Big Hugs!!!!!

Thankful

Hello...just dropping in to give an update. Seven days ago, I had a full abdominal hysterectomy or as I like to say...I've been gutted like a deer or a fish. I know that I will be pleased with the end result but as of now, I am just so very thankful for my parents and I am thankful for pain meds. LOL!!!!! Be back soon!!

Checking in...

Wanted to drop off my latest layouts I have been working on. Stephanie over at Bella Blvd. sent me a fab box of goodies to play with. I was immediately inspired to create 3 of these fun layouts.




Beach Bum...Plastino collection



"You"-nique...Super Stud collection


Christmas Joy...December Details collection

This next one is with my fab kit by Studio Calico....very awesome kit club!!!! Love all the yummy papers and embellishments.



Bold & Confident...



In conclusion, I wanted to let you know that I will be gone for a little bit. I will be having a full hysterectomy on Tuesday. My momma and daddy will be coming in tomorrow to help me with my recovery and to take care of the kiddos since dear hubby has to continue working. I am so thankful for a wonderful and loving family who are there for me when I need them.



Also, I know I have said this before, but I am so thankful for all of my beautiful scrappy friends. There are so many of you who are so very dear to my heart...some who I have met, some who I would love to meet. I can not say enough about how awesome this art form has been...how it has given me an outlet for myself but also how it has allowed me to meet so many fabulous women. Big Hugs to all of you!!!!!

Some Bella, Studio Calico, and Moxie?????

Morning!!!! I hope and pray you had a lovely Easter Holiday. I know me and my family really enjoyed our time together.

Boy, I have been taking some much needed time off from everyday life. I think I have read about 4 books so far. Life has thrown me a few curve balls in the last 6 months and scrapping has always been my sanctuary but now the wind in my sails have blown out. It is kind of funny how we make our children take a "time out" when they have done something wrong or have a stinky attitude yet it is so hard for us, as the parent, to realize when it is time to just take a "time out" for ourselves. So that is what I am doing at this present time.

Have you ever watched Night at the Museum 2???? I love the character Amy Adams plays, Amelia Earhart. At one point her character is speaking to Ben Stiller's character and she says, "you've lost your MOXIE". Do you get it???? Sometimes we lose what we are passionate about. It gets lost somewhere in the pressures of life to do and be better. So while I take a rest, I am going to find my MOXIE.

While on assignment for the fabulous Stephanie Hunt who is the creator of the fabulous Bella Blvd., I was challenged to create a layout about friends. This is me and two of my high school friends at our favorite chinease restuarant. When I go home I always love to hook up with some of my girls that I have known now for the last 25 years. Wow time sure flys by so fast!!!!

Here is Bella Blvd., Estate Sale line....

I was also challenged to do an altered project. I honestly am terrified of altered projects just because it is out of my comfort zone but I continue to push beyond my fears. I made a mini tin with my favorite Bella line, All Inclusive. I would like to take this time to thank Stephanie for her belief in me and allowing me to be a part of the Bella Artista team. You rock Stephanie!!!!!

Before I go, here is the last lo I have created in which I used products from my first kit by Studio Calico. I have heard so many fab things about SC so I decided to take the plunge and try them out. (Think about it ladies, if we are not scrapping, we are shopping for scrapy supplies. It is a vicious cycle!!! LOL!!! )Such sweet papers for a sweet picture. This is Abigail and my niece, Madisyn. They truly are some "sweet lil Girls".