want me a Boxer baby!!!!

Oh my heck, working on my photo swap that I did with Robyn has just made me want a Boxer even more!! ARGH!!! Chester and Macy, her wonderful fur-babies are so dang beautiful!! I swear, my resolve is getting weaker and weaker by the minute!! Just looking at these two georgeous animals is driving me crazy with desire for my own!!

I sure hope Robyn likes my layout...she is such a fabulous scrapper, it's hard to compete with talent like that!! I used some new American Crafts that I got while out in Arizona last weekend, some Hambly (YAY!! Finally got my hands on some Hambly), Bazzill, 'Lil Davis chipboard that I painted and then coated in Diamond Glaze for a shiny look, Foof-a-La clear buttons that I painted the backs of to match the colors of the American Crafts, and I tried my hand at hand cutting some random circles to coordinate with the circle patterned paper! Of course added some black paint and used my Tim Holtz foam stamps for the title..and, oh yeah, some MM rub-ons for the puppies names at the top! Again, I had a great time doing this layout! Thanks Robyn for allowing me to scrap your babies!!

Okay, off to clean up my scrappy mess and maybe start another layout!! Hope everyone is having a great Sunday afternoon!!
Until next time,
Blessings!

A most righteous beverage....found!!!

well, some of you know that for years, and I mean YEARS, I have been on the quest for and have had an insane need for a Sonic Cherry Limeaid!! Yep, you read that right..a Sonic Cherry Limeaid!! We don't have Sonic's (and Shari, I use that in the plural form so get over it!! LOL), near me and every stinkin' time I see that fun couple in their car, dishing over the newest Sonic Blast or Blended Tea or drink in general I FLIP the heck out!!! I LOVE the commercials and it literally kills me each time I see one...I WANT A SONIC CHERRY LIMEAID DANGIT!!! To help add salt to my never ending Sonic wound, a group I've been a member of online for about 5 years now, well, every once and awhile, they will mention that Sonic is having a blah..blah..blah...sale this weekend and of course it starts the whole.."I don't have a Sonic" whine with me...

Flash forward now to last week when I was in Arizona with my sister....what did my wondering eyes behold?? Yes Maam...a dam* Sonic!!!!!!!!!! So, loving sister that I have, and sister that knows I would have ripped her head clear off her shoulders if she didn't take me, stopped at a Sonics so I could indulge my fantasy, so I could quench my thirst (so to speak), so I could give in to my need for the coveted Sonic Cherry Limeaid!!!! YEEEEE HAWWWWW!!!!!!!!

Of course this visit was monumental in my life and pictures had to be taken....even if the other patrons at the time found me to be somewhat off my rocker...who the heck gives a sh*t!! I got my Sonic, I got my Sonic (sing that part...it requires singing in a very childish manner)...and when I took my first, long awaited sip...well, the angels sang!!!!!!! The heavens shined down on me and I swear I heard a chorus of angels singing so beautifully it made me almost cry!! Alright, alright, so I didn't almost cry but oh my heck, was it sooooo good!!! Course, I've now set myself up for the fact that I love them and as is...they are NO WHERE NEAR ME!!!

Here's my Sonic picture...

So, thank you Shari...thank you for giving into the rantings and cravings of a lunatic on the search for a fast food drink!! and just remember....when I come out again, it's Sonic time!!!!

Until next time,
Blessings!

Can't believe I spaced this one out!!

Wow, where was my head at yesterday?? I came back from my visit with Shari and, of course, checked the SIS board to see what I had missed (I mean heck, I was gone for 5 days from it!!!), and my gal pal Robyn, a most awesome scrapper that I met online about a year ago, well, we did a photo swap with each other...she sent me pics of her babies Macy and Chester and I sent her pics of Ozzi and this is the layout she created with them!!! I was sooooo thrilled to see her work in the gallery, to see my little man "scrapped" by her!! Isn't this just the most awesome layout evah??!!
I am soooo lovin' this layout! Thanks Robyn, you did such a fabulous job with my little guy! Now I need to work on my layout of her babies!!

And, to top it all off, Robyn asked me today if I would like the layout!! Hello!! Of course I would, not only is it of my little guy but it's also a layout by Robyn!! Thank you, thank you Robyn, this is the best gift!!!

If you want to see some serious photographic eye candy, check out her blogs. Her scrappy blog and her photo blog you will be so happy you did!

So, I didn't do much else today...grocery shopping and minor house stuff...tomorrow I plan to hit the scrap room full force!! Yeee Haawww!!

Until next time,
Blessings!

I'm back.........

yep, had a most awesome time visiting my sister in Arizona this past week/weekend! We did the CK convention in Phoenix which was fun...I'll try and post some pics of the projects eventually (truth be told, some I just took the kit for...it seemed way easier to pack to bring back then to complete in class and have to deal with packing!)...then we hit some of the local stores!! Can I just say that Mystic Paper so totally ROCKS!! I really broke the bank in that store but walked out with some waaayyy cool products!! Scrapbooks Etc. is also a most fabulous store, had some fun there as well!!

Even though I was only gone for 5 days, I feel like it's been forever!! I so need to put away my new stash and get serious again...spent today just doing laundry, paying bills and catching up on all that stuff (fun..NOT!)...and missing my partner in crime Shari!

So happy to see my Mandi though, missed her like mad and of course my little man Ozzi was super happy to have me back (I'm the softie that gets him whatever he wants!)...and surprisingly so, the house, left in Roger's care, was still in pretty good condition!! WOW!!

So, nothing to share picture wise...oh yeah, took some fun ones in Arizona and I'll try and upload and share those tomorrow!! Off to make some dinner and try to sort out my new toys!!

Until next time,
Blessings!

Arizona Bound!!

Tomorrow morning, bright and early..wait...not so bright but very, very early I will be heading to the airport to catch my flight to Arizona for a visit with my sister and the Creating Keepsakes Convention! WAHOOO!! Seems like I've been waiting forever for this weekend to get here! Shari and I are taking 5 classes on Friday at the convention by Rusty Pickle, Quick Quotes and one with Lisa Bearnson of CK! Ooops...just remembered, I need to print off a picture for that one..whew!!! Everything is packed, bags are ready and so am I (for the most part anyways...) I always pack waaaay too much but this trip I decided to be better and really plan my wardrobe..heck, I can always wash a pair of capri's at Shari's house right?? So, for the first time my suitcase is not overloaded!! Wish me luck!

Roger and I had a lunch date today and that was nice...just sat back and talked for awhile, had some munchies and a drink...then I came home and decided that I needed to do one more digi layout for the road...I mean, I'll be paper scrapping this weekend away and what the heck will I do without my computer...AHHHHHHHH!!! LOL

So, here is another older picture...I am going to paper scrap this one as well but just piddled around with it today in digi. It's of Miss Mandi when she was about 3 years old. We had taken her to the beach in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the day and she LOVED it! I just love that she is sitting on her towel, shades on and all!

Credits include: Traci Sims, Anne Langpap for 2Peas, Shawna Clingerman, Vendula Sediva (aka Natali), and Weed & Wildflowers...
Okay, gonna go hang with the family for alittle...need to get to bed early tonight as that 4:00 a.m. alarm is gonna stink big time!! See ya next week, and until next time,
Blessings!

more digi...

Remember yesterday I told you I had more scanned pics to play with? Well, today I played around with this one...it's a picture of me when I was just a little one..aw shucks LOL!! Since I won't be paper scrapping for the next few days as I got all my stuff packed up this morning to take with me for the CK Convention, I was forced (yeah, big force I tell ya) to digi scrap this afternoon...
Credits for this layout include: Michelle Coleman, Robyn Cabana and Janet Kretschman for Pink Poodle Studios. I like the way this turned out....actually just came together in a matter of about 30 minutes! I love having kits to work with, then if I need something extra I add it, but it's just like paper scrapping, with the kit you have all the coordinated elements to play with, totally rocks!!

Not much else to write about today, so until next time,
Blessings!

Monday...monday!

Happy Monday!! It's my favorite day of the week, I just feel like I have this whole new week ahead of me and anything can happen!! The weekend flew by like they always do, it was nice to have Roger home, and our dinner out with Paul and Carol was alot of fun! I still felt icky most the weekend but today I'm feeling on the mend!! Yay!!

Today was a grey, gloomy, and somewhat cool day here, and it really feels like Fall is on our doorstep! I actually hit Starbucks after my grocery shopping this morning and got myself a hot chocolate! I LOVE hot chocolate, I make it at home all the time (summer months included), but rarely do I get it at Starbucks...I mean, come on, it's Starbucks...gotta have coffee there! LOL...but I was jonesing for a Hot Chocolate so that's what I treated myself to...only a tall size (which is their small) but I had it topped with whipped cream which I NEVER get...I can't remember the last time I actually had whipped cream on something...but, today I splurged!!

Came home from the store and finished off all the laundry...still need to do Mandi's bed linens this week but am waiting until the day before I leave for Arizona....and I still haven't packed a stinkin' thing yet...oh well, it won't be too hard, capri's, tanks, and jammies...oh yeah, one pair of shorts (to apease my sister who thinks I must wear them there) I haven't worn shorts all summer...I'm more a capri's and skirt girl..but in the interest of at least having the option of wearing them, I'll pack one pair!

So after all the house stuff was finished I poked around in my photo boxes and found a picture of Roger and I on New Years Eve 1999....we had a party at our place and my then neighbor Dawn took this picture of Rog giving me a kiss on the cheek. Even though my eyes are closed, I really like this picture....I have this funny, soft spot inside me when Roger kisses my cheek or forehead (I know...way corny huh?)...anyways, thought I'd scan it in and play around with it. I decided to go with black and white for this one...and, hey, this is when Roger even had hair!! LOL Personally I love him either way but I'm kinda partial to his bald head...sshh!
Credits for this layout include: Angela&Emily Powers for ScrapArtist, Rhonna Farrer for 2Peas, Tracy Collins, Sande Kreiger for 2Peas, Michelle Coleman, Atomic Cupcake, Melaine Violette and the cute font is Susie's Hand (downloaded from the net)...
I have some more older photos I've picked to scan, can't wait to play around with them, but I think I need to get dinner started...
Until next time,
Blessings!

A little tongue action!

oh stop! Get your mind outta the gutter people!! Hee Hee...

So, last night, I was in the mood to putter around with digi and I came across this picture I took of my guy Oz. I find it funny and decided to play around with some stuff...came up with this simple layout, nothing too involved, but it felt good to do a digi! Credits include: Weeds & Wildflowers, Michelle Coleman for Little Dreamer Designs, Sande Krieger for 2Peas in a Bucket, Atomic Cupcake...

Still not feeling all that great, not sure whats up with that?? Think if by Monday I'm still feeling punkish I am gonna call the doc...soooo don't wanna be sick for my trip! Speaking of, gotta get my stuff all packed up (scrap stuff that is) and print out whatever pictures I will need..most times I just skip the picture part, figure I'll do the project and add my pics at home but we are taking one class, it's a private party thingy with Lisa Bearnson from Creating Keepsakes and she asks that we bring a sepia or b&w picture with us..sooooo, think I'll at least bring that!

Think I'll go take a nap if I can (I'm not a napper...but since I'm a bit under the weather it might do me good!)
Until next time,
Blessings!

TGIF!!!

Thank Gosh It's Friday!! What a week this has been..poor Miss Mandi has been home most of it with a nasty virus, which I think I'm trying to come down with..feeling all icky and dizzy and headachey today..bummer!! I better get better fast as I'm leaving in 5 days for Arizona to visit my sister and go to the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Phoenix! Never fails huh? LOL

Haven't done too much otherwise, just been here, taking care of my girl. Did get the house all cleaned and lots of piddly stuff done that needed, so that's good. Today, after running a bunch of errands I got to play in the scrap room for the afternoon (always a good time!) and did this layout of Miss Mandi. It was taken when she was a year old. I used clear photo corners to hold the picture on it just cause LOL...and used Bazzill, We R Memory Keepers, Heidi Swapp, Prima and lots of miscellaneous florals, buttons and trim. I like how it turned out! Thanks to Cathy for inspiring me to use some crystals..that was fun!
In other scrappy news, I decided to throw caution to the wind and join in on the Bad Girls Top Designer challenge. For the next six weeks, those of us involved will get an assignment from the "teacher"...each week, some will graduate onto the next challenge/class and some will get suspended (boo)...I don't expect to graduate as Top Designer, not with the caliber of some of the students involved but it will be fun to take the challenges and see where I can go with it..kinda stretch my scrap horizons a bit ya know!

so, that's about all for this Friday. Hope everyone has a great weekend..Roger will be home this weekend...YAY! and that is always reason for a nice weekend!!

Until next time,
Blessings!

Happy September!

Wow, can it be September already?? Yep, it can! Mandi started school last week and seems to be really excited about this new year and her teachers, which is always a good thing! I've been busy organizing my sCRAP room, purging out the stuff I never use but hadda have (you know those items right? LOL), and moving storage things around so that it makes more sense and is easier for me, so therefore, not tooo much creatin' going on! I did start a circle journal layout yesterday and am hoping to work some more on it tonight...got a bit sidetracked but now I can come back to it with a fresh view!

So, the start of a new month, the start of a new school year, and a new article for me this month in S.S. Reflections ! I'm going to share a layout here that is part of my article (for those who don't know, I write on a contributory basis, a few times a year for this wonderful online scrapping and stamping magazine, doing digital articles)but for the rest you'll need to head over and check out the ezine..trust me, you won't be sorry you did, there are so many fantastic things to read, see and learn there each month! This layout was done with a picture of our family taken in the early 1970's. Every year, during the fall, my parents would take my sister and I up to this dude ranch (do they even still say "dude ranch" anymore???) for a long weekend of horsebacking riding, trail rides,and bbq's...it was fun! One of their longtime friends, who also frequented the ranch (that's how they originally met in fact), was also a photographer for the Chicago Tribune. Guy took this picture of us and it appeared in the travel section of the paper! I created a simple digi layout with it! Credits to the layout include: Scrappy Pony, Jeannie Papai, and Atomic Cupcake.
I still remember this picture being taken!

Also, changing up the tunage on the blog...yep, got this one playing on my iPod all day, just love it! Don't ya think the beginning sounds kinda like the Halloween movie music? Speaking of...how can they do a remake of my most favorite horror movie!!! WHAT??!! Horror movies are my favorite genre to watch and at the top of my list is Halloween! I own it...I watch it non-stop during Halloween week and I have been known to watch it (just last week in fact) during the non-holiday time of year! I cannot believe that they are doing a remake! You can't remake a classic (at least in my humble opinion!)...so, I will be boycotting this new version...I know, I sound like a baby but I'm staying true to my first love! Hee Hee...wouldn't Jamie Lee be so proud!

so that's it for today, need to get back to my layout and put some progress to it! Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Until next time,
Blessings!