February Challenge #16 over at XOXO...

Challenge #16 is going on at XOXO . The Prize this month is a yummy kit from Candy Shoppe Designs.

Here are some of the layouts that I scraplifted.....

Inspired by #11 Faye Perata

Used K&Co Flocked Stickers

Misc Flowers

Cosmo Cricket Tini Type stickers

Tim Holtz tickets

Bo Bunny Crush Romeo Pattern Paper

Bazzill Cardstock

Inspired by #5 Lisa Harrolle

Used Echo Park Life is Good Pattern Paper

K&Co Scrapbook stickers

Prima Flowers & Butterflies

My Mind's Eye Glitter Stickers

Inspired by #18 Jacklynn Tornes

Used: My Little Shoe Box Sky's the limit & Alpabet Stickers

Jolee's Title Wave Embelishment

Me & My Big Soft Spoken Embellishment

Sandylion Stickers

Misc flowers & brads

Inspired by #6 Linda Harper

Used: My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Pattern Papaer

Misc Chipboard

American Craft Thickers

Dreamstreet cardstock brackets & arrow

Sketchy Thursday 2.17 Sketch Challenge

Had fun using pics from Kassie's 1st "Training-wheel" Day. She could not wait to ride her Barbie VIP bike. I was able to finally use one of the Dear Lizzy American Craft bike Thickers along with 3 Bugs "Chloe" pattern papers (Borders, Bicyle & Mini Floral) & a pink dollie. Here's my take on Sketch 2.17 over at Sketchy Thursday's

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Where has the time gone..

Has it really be a week since I last blogged??? Well, last week I was not feeling well. But the start of this week; I feel good...not great (but I'm sure that is coming). I had a wonderful President's day crafting with the Kat & E followed by a great dinner with the Kat, E, Joy & Cami Kan. We had good drinks (very strong strewdriver) good food (the bread was divine...& fries...did I say fries) and good conversation!!!  Here are some pics of this occasion....

Thankful Monday!

I am truly thankful that this Monday (Valentine's Day) is being spent with my family at HOME. Instead of the hospital like last Monday. I'm still undergoing lots of test in hopes of making sure another episode does not occur. Spending time each day with your loved ones is what counts; not just on Valentine's Day.  Receiving a call/email or text msgs from friends; just to let me know they are thinking about me means a great deal. This weekend hubbie picked up a couple of items for me but that is something that we do just because regardless of a pending holiday. So, I hope each of you will take the time to tell or show someone how much you care about them. I'll leave you with picks of my weekend gifts....

Big Lots find....

So, I left out for 1 hour yesterday & hit up Big Lot's (after taken extra allergy meds...cause it's dirty dusty in there). I found :

Basic Grey "do me a favor" favor boxes 6 for $1.00
Basic Grey pearls for $.50
Basic Grey layered stickers $1.00
Basic Grey epoxy stickers $1.00
Martha Stewart rub-ons $.50
Wall shapes to alter for $1.00
Bazzill Cardstock $5.00 per pk

Since I'm really trying to use my stash; I only bought $20 worth of stuff.

Sketchy Thursdays March Guest DT Challenge

Still using up my stash, here is my take on this month's sketch....

Used Cloud 9 Sweet Dots & Love Chat PP

Recollections Embellishments

Prima Flowers

Elsie Cardstock letters

Little Yellow Bicyle Banner

We R Memory Keeper love letters

American Craft Thickers

Sketch 106 @ The Scrappiest

Here is my take on Sketch 106...using my stash.

"What a Hoot" featuring my daugther Kassie w/ her BFF Ally.
Used: My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy PP
Bazzill Dot Cardstock
My Mind's Eye Glitter Stickers
Making Memories Dimensional flowers
Colorbox Chalk

Beautiful Surprise......

Today the UPS delivery truck pulled up in front of my home. Since I have not purchased anything on-line this week; I figured they were at the wrong address. Imagine my surprise to see my name on the box from the florist. My South Carolina co-workers sent flowers for a speedy recovery. They are very beautiful! Thanks all....

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Stash.....NOT!

This week I have been forced to use my "STASH". Since my ER visit on Monday; I am not suppose to drive long distances. My caregiver (husband) has been great. He's waited on me all week. He's taken me to all my specialist appointment this week; but I know one place he will not go is my (local scrapbook store)LSS. I received emails from them stating they have received lots of goodies from MME, Imaginince, WeRMemory Keepers & Pink Paiselee. I mentioned to one of my friends (you know who you are) if she was going to be in the area near me this weekend; so I could ride with her to the scrapbook store...but the first thimg she said was "Use Your STASH". I told her I did not have any stash (which is a lie)....I have done 12 layouts this week. Just have not had time to take pictures of them during the day.....Will post them by this weekend.

Here are a few pics of me from last Saturday before my (date night) with my hubbie.

Superbowl Sunday = Crafting all evening

Since the "burgundy & gold" REDSKINS did not make the superbowl & my favorite player #18 Manning did not make the superbowl; I don't really care who wins. (Okay, I really just want to win one of the $250  blocks; so the score each quarter matters.) While I'm watching the score, I'll try to use up some of my stash to make room for all the NEW goodies that I plan to buy. Just waiting for UPS to delivery CHA goodies to my LSS.

Everyone knows that I have been whining lately that I may have to bite the bullet & buy my 3rd Clip it Up! I have soo many embellishements that I need to hang. On Friday, I happen to look on the 2 Peas message board & saw a "homemade" clip it up. So, I purchased a Shoe Spinner from Target & turned the shelves upsided down. Here's how mine turned out. I think it was well worth the $20 I spent. I probably need about 3 more :)

Scrapbook friends are the BEST!!!

Saturday a few ladies were able to come over & scrapbook. Even though I had not seen a couple of them in a while; we were able to pick right back up! We had good food, good wine, good conversation & lots of crafting..... Here are few pics that I can show...(my basement has a pole in it....enough said) because what happens in the basement...stays in the basement :) Can't wait for us to get together again soon.

Last week I was hopping...

Yup, I was "Blog Hopping over at the The Scrappiest celebrating their 100th sketch. I actually got a few layouts done based on some of their sketchs last week.

Sketch 100: Used Doodlebug Plum Passion & Chocolate Decadence PP, American Craft flowers & Thickers.

Sketch 101: Used Moxie Winder Wishes PP & Cardstock Stickers, American Craft Thickers.