Three Cards...

I finally had some stamp time.

I love these sets even if they are retired.



All stamps and supplies are Stampin' Up!

She has mastered the fine art...

of silly faces. Her two brother's have reigned supreme, but she's taking over now! But however silly, she's still a doll! :O)

Long time huh???

Sorry about that. Life in general has been crazy!

School is out for summer!!!! Yeah, except now that means writing lesson plans for next year! And I will have a FRESHMAN! Oh wow... that makes me feel really old, well till I look down at my sweet almost 2 year olds face, then I don't feel so old!

Some of the kids are going to camp this year. Mac is going this week. Caden is going in two weeks, will be his FIRST time, I think mom's more worried than him! But thankfully his big sis, Sheila is going as a counselor, so I know she will watch out for him. Wow, can't believe time goes by so fast.

Everyone else is busy doing this and that for the summer. Work for Dana is good, thank the Lord for that! I am still scrapping and stamping, just haven't had much time the past few weeks, but I got to get going. I have some orders to fill for cards! (yeah!)

Will post something soon!

A Layout and a Card or Two...

Thanks for looking! I just love this LO of my little girl. It's been a year since this was taken, but we still love Starbucks! All my kiddo's have drank coffee (coffee flavored milk) for a long time!

The cards were made at my last Stampin' Up! Class. I stretched myself doing the Bold Brights... this is just not my "colors".

Random things...

Isn't she a nut. Here is my beautiful baby trying out her big sisters glasses and necklace. She's just a girly girl! Can't believe she's so big already!

Finished a few more for FH2S...

I love the challenges and things that are given out at From Here 2 Scrapternity, and the fact that the board is "christian" makes it better. Great ladies, great design team, great community!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To My adorable FOUR year old! (silly too)

Always on the run...

That is usually how my life is spent. Always running here and there, after this child or the other.... But I wouldn't trade one moment. I love my kids, and the life that God has blessed me with. I'm thankful that He has been so good to me!

I've scrapped a little between all my other "to do's", and these are both of my youngest son. Thanks for looking!

Had some scrappy time!

Trying to catch up! I found a box of unscrapped photos of my boys... Several birthdays each.

Which Peanut Character Am I?

Scrap a little...

Isn't she just tooo adorable!

Holy Week...

I have been so blessed by our new pastor in how he has lead our congregation through the steps of Jesus. Sunday we were reminded how Jesus was celebrated, with palm branches layed before the King. But just a few days later, those same people, were screaming crucify Him. How quickly things can change.

I have read this morning about His prayers of desperation in the garden, and how He asked His Father for a "plan b". But still He knew, the price must be payed, and He would have to take his walk down the Via Dolorosa.

Take time this week, to reflect on what an amazing sacrifice has been paid for you, and for me. Remember these moments of His life, the horror of his suffering and death, but with joyful anticipation, remember the tomb is not the end of the story, just the beginning of our future. For "He is not here, He has risen." Praise God! Worship His Majesty!

Thanks for the paper Tara!!!

Refuge and Strength

I love this new set called Refuge and Strength, but I admit, it was not an easy set to use. But I finally put together a card I loved!

Recipe: Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla; Ink: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue; Kissing Technique; Bashful Blue Brads

My Sketch and LO

This was my first time to design a sketch and then do a LO based on the sketch. I'm pretty pleased with how it all came out. This is my sweet little girl! Isn't she just precious!?

Now...

I have thought so much about you today Granny. I miss you so much even three years later. I know to be happy for you because you are in heaven, your rewards was great I am sure. I have no doubt He looked at you and said "well done". Your presence is still so real here with us though. I still find myself picking up a phone to call you. Visiting Pop is still so hard, everything in the house is the same, but it feels so empty. I know I should go see him more, and I'm glad he is still attending our church, but the house is so hard.

I wonder what you have seen and witnessed since you left this earth. Have you met Jesus, seen his nail pierced hands? Have you been able to sing with the angels, have you heard their amazing song? Do you look down on us? I know one day I'll get those answers, when I come 'home'.

I wonder if you know that my little girl was named after you. Boy oh boy, she is a spitfire. I guess she is a lot like you! But so sweet too, and has given us such joy! She's the only child of mine you were not here for... but she will know you.

Well, I miss you. I remember standing by your bed 3 years ago, and singing hymns to you, reading scripture to you. I saw you breath your last breath, and as hard as it was... you hurt no more. No more pain, no more cancer, no more hurt.... just peace. I just miss you. Miss your advice. Miss your love. Miss your widsom. Miss you talents. Miss you cobblers! :) But I wouldn't bring you back. I love you now and I will love you always. Thank you for giving me so much of you!

If You Could See Me Now

Our prayers have all been answered
I've finally arrived.
The healing that had been delayed
Has now been realized.
No one's in a hurry,
There's no schedule to keep
We're all enjoying Jesus,
Just sitting at His feet.

If you could see me now
I'm walking streets of gold.
If you could see me now
I'm standing tall and whole.
If you could see me now
You'd know I'd seen His face.
If you could see me now
You'd know the pain's erased.

You wouldn't want me to ever leave this place.
If you could only see me now.

My light and temporary trials
Have worked out for my good.
To know it brought Him glory
When I misunderstood.
Though we've had our sorrows
They can never compare
What Jesus has in store for us,
No language can share.

If you could see me now
I'm walking streets of gold.
If you could see me now
I'm standing tall and whole.
If you could see me now
You'd know I'd seen His face.
If you could see me now
You'd know the pain's erased.

You wouldn't want me to ever leave this perfect place.
If you could only see me now.

You Are a Glazed Donut

Okay, you know that you're plain - and you're cool with that. You prefer not to let anything distract from your sweetness. Your appeal is understated yet universal. Everyone dig you. And in a pinch, you'll probably get eaten.

What Donut Are You?

Finally A Place To Call HOME!

I'm so thrilled to finally have something other than a closet! I didn't take a picture of the opposite side of the room, it has a closet with some of my less used items, toys, and games for the kids. One corner of the room has a HUGE beanbag and a bucket of toys. In the other corner, we are mounting a TV on the wall for movies and playstation. It's nice to have some time to myself, but have the kids in here too during the day. I get a LOT more done. THANKS YOU SWEETHEART, for all the birthday goodies, moving me (and hurting your back), and putting up all my shelves. The 3 tubs on the top of my shelves over my desk say "Stamp, Scrap, and Create!

Another LO...

My dear hubby and I 10 years ago. Wow, I can't believe that we have been married for almost 10 years! I love him dearly and will forever and always. He truly is the love of my life.

I've been scrappin!

I love it when I have a little time to catch up. These are both made with a retired Stampin' Up! Simply Scrapping kits. I just love their kits.

My boys are two of my favorite "themes" to scrap. Their personalities are so different, but they are best buds, and mom sure loves that!

Thanks for looking.

PS. Any School of Scrap student who posts to my blog will earn 25 points towards Correspondance class! :)

Still Scrapping!

I love the smiles of my little girl. Sadly she's now becoming a big girl! But her smiles are still beautiful!

Mom's so far behind on scrapbooking her first year of life! But I'm trying really hard to catch up.

A few LO's...

As much as I love to stamp, I have to find some time to scrapbook. Here's a few of my pages I have recently finished.

Oldies, but still stampin great!

Occassionally I love using my retires sets. I make lot's of cards, and I just happen to be making around 30 for my pastor's wife. When I make a bunch at a time, I have to use different sets and change them up. So although these are not "current" sets, I wanted to share.

I'm back finally....

It has been crazy around here lately, but I'm finally back. I recently recieved one of the new SU! sets called Embrace Life. I just adore this set. It is lovely! The new catty is out and I want just about everything in it! The new papers, and stamp sets, and embellishments are just incredible! Let me know if you are in need of a catty! You can also view it online at www.stampinup.com

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Bravo Burgundy

Ink: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Ruby Red

Very Vanilly Organdy Ribbon (retired), Bravo Burgundy Grossgrain,

SU Brads and ticket punch, Watercolor Pen

I have to find some time...

on Saturday. This will be a lot of fun, and it's on one of my favorite scrappy sites! Join in!

Fun Quiz!

Take the Quiz here!

And the winner is.......

Andrea! Thanks so much for checking out my blog! Visit Andrea's blog and see her lovely work at: http://scissors-cut-paper.blogspot.com/

I just love Christmas!

I have more cards to share.

CS:Chocolate Chip, Creamy Carmel, Very Vanilla; Ink: Creamy Carmel, Chocolate Chip; Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon; Dazzling Diamonds, Retired SU Punch

I will have more to share soon! I am stalking my mail carrier in anticipation of our NEW catty! Woo Hoo! I can't wait.

ONE THOUSAND!!!

That's how many hit's I've had! Ok, so probably 1/2 of them are from me, but that's ok. So in honor of 1000, I think it's time to give some BLOGCANDY away!

On Friday the 14th, I'll draw a name from all of you who post a comment. Then I'll send out a great little RAK. Hmmm what will it be. Perhaps some samples of SU!'s great Designer Papers! Who knows what else I'll throw in!

Thanks for looking at my work!

Christmas, Christmas time is here...

Well Christmas time is here, even if it is 75 degrees outside! My sweet pastor's wife asked if I would make her some Christmas cards for her personal use. I was thrilled to do so, and delivered 20 lovely cards to her this morning. Here are a few:


Retired Set: Solomn Stillness
CS: Blue Bayou, DSP Blue Bayou, Shimmer White
Ink: Blue Bayou
Ribbon: WW Taffeta



Stamps: Lovely as a Tree
CS: Very Vanilla, River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke
Ink: Always Artichoke
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
SU! Corner Punch










CS: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Shimmer White, DS
Wintergreen, Sage Shadow
Ink: Sage Shadow, Blue Bayou
Ribbon: Blue Bayou

A few more....

This card uses Sleigh Full of Toys, one of our retired sets, but I just love using it!

CS: Handsome Hunter, Baroque Burgundy (Retired), Whisper White, Retired Designer Paper.
Ink: Basic Black, Handsome Hunter, Baroque Burgundy (Retired)
Winter White Organdy Ribbon

Wonder if Santa will have this many gifts for my guys! :)

Another Sleigh Full of Toys!

CS: Winter White, Real Red, Old Olive; Designer Series Paper-Dasher

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Basic Black

This is a Z fold card, they are so cute! I have made a bunch this year for my friends and family.