Ho Ho Ho...oh no!

Where oh where did November go? I know that we were really busy with flag football and deck hockey. But time sure did fly. I can't believe that Dec is starting tomorrow. And then in 24 days...Christmas! Oh my god. I do have to say though we are ahead of ourselves we actually bought our tree. What is wrong with that picture? LOL We are almost a month ahead of ourselves. Last year we waited until the 23rd.

I did want to let everyone know that Jacque has blog candy on her blog. So go ahead and visit. here is her site: http://jacquesmagnolias.blogspot.com And I have to say that it is wonderful candy. So, go and visit and see her wonderful work and creativity.

What's next?

I wasn't sure how difficult it would be to make curtains. Well I made two pair of curtains for Andrew's bedroom. Trying to get his bedroom to look a little more older and not so babyish. It definitely makes the room look different. I will get pictures and post them online.

Final season game of flag football and we are in first place. Congratulations Scorpions! Playoffs next week. Scorpions are going to the super bowl!!!

Sharing

I did send a secret sister package out.(Okay about a month ago.) I did want to share one of the items that I made. Enjoy!

And here is a close up of the lid:

Again time flying by

Where oh where does the time go? I haven't had time to craft and I haven't had time to stamp! Ugh. But you should visit Jacques's blog because she has some awesome blog candy up for give away. Take a peek at all of the goodies that she has: jacquesmagnolias_blogspot_com

It's a conspiracy!!

I had on my craft table 2...yes 2 almost finished mini accordian file folders for the magnolicious highlites challenge. So, the cat likes to sit on the table and pushes things off of the table. And the puppy likes to chew things. So, I come home from work and find little bits and pieces of chewed accordian file all over the floor. Is that a conspiracy or what? I'm not to finish this project...hmmm...we shall see who prevails...me or the critters. Who do you think will win?

Yikes...where does the time go...

I promise to try and blog a little more frequently. Hopefully it will happen. Things have calmed down here. The boys are back at school. Yeah! And Scott is back to work...light duty but still back to work. Thank goodness.

I have been busy making purses. Going to try to get a little more cardmaking and scrapbooking done. LOL I have pictures growing and growing...well I"m sure that you get the picture.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Tues.

Hello!

Where does the time fly? My oh my! I have my creative mojo back. Yippee! I did a challenge from magnolicious high lites. We were suppose to make a post it holder. And I did it just in time! Whoosh. Enjoy and let me know what you think.


The holder and post it together.



The post it holder by itself.


The outside of the box by itself.


The kids finished school today. So, they will be off until Sept. 3rd. Yikes!

Sketch challenges

I also did a couple of magnolia sketch challenges:

This is the sketch for May at Magnolia.


And this card is from the Just magnolia challenge blog week 3 sketch. Thanks for the wonderful sketches.

Happy Belated Mother's day

I wanted to wish everyone a very happy belated mother's day.

And to let everyone know the creative funk is OVER! I quess I do better under pressure because when I had to make mother's day cards...Bada Bing! And I also made some purses. So, here are pictures:

Yeah warm monday

I finally downloaded my card from my camera to the computer. Ugh. So, I can share with you the puppies pictures and some easter goodies that I made. Hope that you enjoy!

As you can see it is magnolia in her bunny outfit. cut her out, paper pieced her outfit on. Put her on little lanterns(found at target) and put a candle on the inside. viola!

Blog candy at Debbie's

Debbie is having fantastic blog candy. So, go and visit her blog and enter a comment to win. Hurry though it ends April 30th. Here is her blog:

http://passionforcrafts.blogspot.com/

Creativity dead zone

I have hit a wall...figurativitely. I have had no creative gumption in quite awhile. I have magnolias sitting on my craft table wanting to come out and play and I just don't know what to do with them. I have copic markers wanting to color. I have plenty of other stamps that want to be inked and I have no gumption. Hopefully this will pass quickly because I have a line of cards that need to be made.

Onto other news...the blog candy has been sent out to Marie. So, she should be getting it soon.

And about a month ago we adopted a new puppy. She is norwegian elk hound mix. And she is just about as cute as can be. She was spayed last week and is doing very well. My dh says that she is "spoiled" and a "diva." I told him that she can't be a true diva unless she has bling on her collar, which at this time she doesn't. And she isn't truly spoiled unless she starts getting her own happy meal when we go through the drive thru at a fast food restaurant. Yes, she does go in the car with us and she does very well. She is all black except for a white spot on her chest and a couple of white spots on her paws. Pictures will follow soon.

enough of my ramblings I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend. And if anyone is looking for me look on facebook.

Happy easter and we have a winner

I hope that everyone had a very happy easter. Ours was very nice. I got to see my parents and my husbands mom, sister, and brother. We ate to much and got to spend a very nice day together. The kids of course made out like "bandits". LOL

And now to announce a blog candy winner. Congratulations go out to Marie Donnelly.
Marie if you will email me with your snail mail address I will get out the candy to you. Thank you for all that participated. My mom brought some of the cards that she received from you and they are beautiful. and it definitely has lifted her spirits.

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

I am giving away blog candy! You have one more week to get a link from your blog to mine and a card on its way to my mom who is going through a hard time. Next Sunday(Easter) I will draw a name for the blog candy. What could be better then candy on easter. Look down below for all of the details and the address. Remember that the blog candy is a mystery...because I haven't gone shopping for it yet. It will be well worth it.

FYI

For those people who have already replied about sending my mom a card before I posted the message about blog candy they will get an extra name added into the pot. So, they will have two chances at winning the blog candy.

Giving away blog candy

Yes, you read right. I am going to be giving away huge blog candy. And it could possible include nestabilities. Hmmm...what is the catch you ask? First you have to make a card and send it to my mom. She is going through a really tough time right now and could use a little pick me up. Doesn't have to be anything special. Here is her name and address: Deb Dambrosia 1266 Pleasant View Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17202

Second, you have to link my blog to your blog letting people know that I'm giving away "surprise" blog candy. It will definitely be worth it.

Third, I need to see a picture of the card so I know who to send the prize to and enter your name into the drawing. So...have fun! And thanks for all of the help.

I forgot to add the deadline: April 12th which is Easter. I will draw a name that night. Have fun, good luck, and thanks.

Happy Saturday...I think

My dog passed away this morning. We knew it was coming because her brother passed away about two months ago and we weren't sure how long she was going to last. So, I have a heavy heart today.

The boys did their first "Official" day of hockey practice. And did well. Need to get them longer hockey sticks. So that may make a difference.

And I finished up some stuff for my "secret" easter bunny over on Magnolicious. Let me show you what I made. And I had a lot of fun making it.


Here is a close up on the Magnolia. I had a really good time paper piecing her outfit and cutting her out and making the scenery.




I did have a good mail day today. I got my Magnolia spring stamp club kit in the mail today. And let me tell you how stinking cute they are. I did cut and inked them up just to see what they all looked like. So, hope that you are having a good day.

Another cute card

So, my mom and bil just had surgery. So, I thought that I would send them some company to cheer them. Take a peek!

Very creative today

I made my first magnolia card and I wanted to share with you all. Enjoy! It is also for the sketch challenge over at Magnolicious.

Warm wednesday

Greetings from a warmer Pittsburgh. I have gotten some stuff accomplished today. And I have finally downloaded pictures to show that I have gotten projects done. Yippee!



I did a penguin for a birthday swap and I think he came out pretty cute. And then a friend at work wanted a snorlax for her daughter. This was done from my head. As my son says, "Not bad for not having a pattern."



I also made some valentine's day pins for the kids teachers. Unfortunately, the pin itself does not seem to want to stay on the pin. Yuck! So, need to reglue and try again.



And I have found needle felting. The chick with the rabbit ears is my first attempt. I thought that he came out pretty cute. Same son doesn't like him with the ears. OH well! And I just finished the rose pin for a coworker who is leaving us. So enjoy the creativity!

Happy Tuesday

I can't believe how fast the month is flying by. Wow! We had football on Sun and the boys both received medals. Yeah! Jon's team lost by a touchdown and Andy's team won by a lot.

I have been busy crafting. Unfortunately, my problem is that I take pictures and just don't get around to downloading the pictures. Shame on ME!

I just got the new Whiff of Joy Spring stamp kit. They are tooo stinking cute! I stamped them all to see them and now just need to make cards and other things.

So, I hope that everyone else is having a nice Tuesday. Catch you all soon.

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl

And the Steeler's are going to win it! GO STEELERS! I have been busy with crafting but haven't gotten a chance to download stuff from my camera. (Note...must find time...LOL)

Head over to Sharon's blog she is giving away some "candy" for Valentine's Day. Here is her blog: http://grammashouseofcards.blogspot.com/ Good luck!

Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl

And we are definitely excited!
HOpe that everyone is having a nice day. I got to watch the Inauguration and see Obama's speech. Very inspiring! And I got a chance to play today. Just need to finish up my surprises. Need to find that perfect stamp. :)

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Happy Monday. I think. I have two boys home from school and they have been home since Thurs evening. So, of course they are chomping at the bit. Can't wait for school tomorrow. LOL

Hopefully I will get some crafting done today but we will see.

Also wanted to let everyone know that my friend Kim is giving away some blog candy. So, go and visit her site and see how talented she is. Here is her website:
http://www.craftsbykim.blogspot.com/

Chilly Tuesday

Yikes! Where does the time fly. I can't believe how long it has been since I wrote. And unfortunately I haven't been very crafty. :( I have found a couple of really cool new stamp companies. The first are the Magnolia Stamps. I lovey them so much and now I have to wait and be patient and acquire a couple. LOL
And the second one is Whiffs of Joy. And they just happen to be having a giveaway. You can go here to find out the information.



I'd wish everyone good luck but I know that I'm going to win. LOL