April 29, 2011

More Digital Kits!


Hello all,

I have had the worst cold/sinus infection ever!
Who gets sick in the Spring?? Obviously, me...

Onto some crafty goodness...
Since I just stayed on the couch for days,
I had plenty of time to cruise the internet.
I found the greatest site!

Summertime Designs!

You can find the most fantastic digital kits for FREE!
That's right, FREE!
FREE...
Plenty of kits to choose from, too.

As you may know, I am a beginner on using the computer.
(I recently discovered downloading and
actually installing, are different things)
Pathetic, I know.

But I can get creative with these digital kits using Microsoft Word!
Just insert picture from file. If I can do it ,so can YOU!

Now, I also have a few other programs I use for creating digi cuteness.
I sometimes use Memory Mixers, or Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook
Designer. Both are VERY easy to use as well.
Check them out and give it a try!

April 12, 2011

The Teenage Brain



Good Evening, readers!

I saw this somewhere and thought it was sooo perfect!
Here is a cute picture showing the TEENAGE BRAIN!




Check out the areas for "memory" and "judgement" !
Son #3 just turned 16 and son #4 is 14.
Yep, we have two teenagers in the house.

When things get crazy, I try to remember
they are under the influence of hormones!

And since I am also in hormonal upheaval, some
days are very interesting....
Yelling, crying, door slamming...
and all that happens before the kids even get
home from school!


he he he.
Take Care!

April 11, 2011

Baby Picture Frame


Hello friends and family and followers!

Can you believe LIFE got in the way of me blogging about MY life??
It is sooo true...Just got busy and remember,
I am creative, but not very organized!


Here is a project I did as a present for my little sis and her one year old baby.
Happy B-Day little leprechaun!


Each compartment/opening can hold a 4x6 photo.
I decided to decorate only 3 of the openings.
(This way she can put in whatever pics she wants!)



I used a variety of stamps, punches and papers to fill each opening. Lots of embellishments, too! I bought this frame @ Hobby Lobby.



And here is the full view...



And now the final project!



BTW, I think she did a great job coordinating the
picture colors to the frame!

(It really looked way better than I could have imagined!)
Enjoy!

March 13, 2011

Slow and lazy Sunday


Today we sat around and did nothin'.
I actually didn't even
get out of my PJ's till 5:00.

So, I showered and then, put on different pajamas!
I just LOVE these kind of days...

OHHH, Amazing Race is on tonight!
Can this day get any better??

Here is a card I made after seeing something like
this ove
r at PTI. I do not remember the
original card maker but
I loved
the black and blue color scheme
and
the Life stamp set.
Check them out!



Enjoy!

March 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Stuart!


They say it's your birthday....

Today is my hubby's bday!
At what age are you considered middle aged?
I think we are both there...


This picture was taken after a long day.
Even my hair looks tired!

Since it is Spring Break for the college boys,
and they are home,
we have been having great family dinners.
All 6 of us, back together!
I love you, Family!


March 7, 2011

BrickieFest 2011



Hello my computer friends,
March has arrived...both record cold and warmth!
Crazy weather.



This summer is our 25 year class reunion. 25 Years!
(I truly feel as though it was only a few years ago,
even though my 2 oldest graduated from high school as well.)

I am a member of the newly formed Hobart High School Alumni Association.
We are planning a kick-off celebration this summer called "BrickieFest 2011"
It is an all-class reunion and past graduates and staff are welcome!
The Alumni Association will be raising funds for the scholarships
and grants we plan on giving out next year.



So all you "Brickies" out there,
plan on being in town the weekend of July 30th.
Remember-
"once a Brickie, always a Brickie!"


March 2, 2011

All about me today


OK, sometimes when you are driving for hours
in a car, you get a bit wacky!
Here is a pic I took of myself, with the video camera!
(Remember, the creepy guy broke into
my car and STOLE my camera) ARG




Anyhoo-Here are some interesting, maybe weird, things about ME!

1.I am addicted to Chap Stick. No really, I am.
Must have it at ALL times. Even in bed.

2. I bite my nails! Maybe I was a rabbit in a former life and feel I
must grind down the front teeth by chewing on something...who knows?

3. I only own 2 pairs of high heeled shoes...Just 2, black and brown

4. Speakin' of feet, I had bunion surgery when I was 23.

5. Speakin' of surgeries, I have had 8 or 9 that I can
think of right off the bat.

I am the $600,00 woman.
(You know, instead of the 6 million dollar woman)


6. I LOVE the Amazing Race (Go Cowboys) and Survivor,
Law & Order SVU,

Medium and of course,
Hoarders-Buried Alive!


7. I am convinced I have psychic abilities.
Can't prove it,

but I know it's true!

8. I have all my teeth. All 32. I have a big mouth.
(See Above picture)

9. I have never: had braces, plucked an eyebrow,
had a facial, had a mani/pedi...


10. Halloween is my favorite holiday!
I also love Zombies.


11. I got married when I was 20 years old,
and we're still married!


That's my about me for 2011!
Gotta go craft

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February 28, 2011

Happy Birthday Card


Good Evening Friends,
We are getting crazy weather here!
It was raining and believe it or not...
we had thunder AND lightning!
In the middle of winter!
CRAZY

Here is a B-day card I made last night when I got
bored with the Oscars.
Yawn..It was kinda boring, admit it!


The papers are from Studio 8, but they have since
gone out of business.
OOOHHHH, can you believe I am actually
using papers from a long gone company!
I really liked them..so sad



Here is a close-up of the sentiment stamp from PTI.
It does look better in person, not so close.
Next we have the cute ribbon tab. I just love this ribbon!!


I actually bought the twine at the Dollar store!
Yippee!
Enjoy!
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February 26, 2011

Blizzard 2011



Hello followers,
We are actually at home this weekend...
We still had 3 indoor soccer games though.
Oh, to be the mother of boys...

I thought I would post some pics from the latest snowstorm.

Poor SUSHI girl...sitting in the snow!
Who am I kidding-She loves the snow.
Most akitas do!
BONZAI also loves the snow...Sometimes he has to be carried inside!

Yes, we own 2 Japanese Akitas names Sushi & Bonzai...he he he
I LOVE my furry babies.

I also love living in an area where we experience all 4 seasons!
Sometimes in one day!

Enjoy!

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February 23, 2011

2 Story Garage!!


Happy Hump day!
I just love Wednesdays! Always have!

This past weekend, the hubby and I drove to see
#1 son run at an indoor track meet.
Along the 3 hour drive I saw the cutest one
car garage/shed for sale!

(We actually have 2 garages.)
A newer 2.5 car garage which is full of cars and other crap.
And an old one car garage built from huge bricks.
It is in really bad shape. Just good for storing more crap!
Actually, we have a lot of our halloween decor in there.

Anyhow, the hubby said we can't tear that one down and
rebuild a new one UNTIL we can find a one car
garage with a high pitch roof to match the rest of
the house and other garage. YIPPEE!

I made him pull over and we went inside.
It is just perfect! It comes as a kit and they
assemble it on site!
Here is a video of my dream garage/shed.



Now, my plan all along is to take over that new
garage/shed for myself!!
I will call it "Craftopia" or maybe "Scrap-gra La"!
Seriously, I would take all my crafts, paints, wood, etc. and
cram it all in to that place. Then it wouldn't spill over
into the living areas of the house....

Oh to dream...I need to win the lottery!
P.S. Isn't my hubby handsome?!? I am so lucky!!

P.P.S. This is my first blog video!!
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