Monday, November 23, 2009

A NEW ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY...

Happy Monday Everyone! I want to introduce you to the newest member of our family ... BELLA joined our family on November 20, 2009, She is 1/2 Tibetan Spaniel and 1/2 Silkie Terrier. She's 7 weeks right now and weighs 2.5 lbs. Here's a picture of my daughter...

Her brothers Brandon and Travis just love her! Daddy said that Mommy has finally met her match because this is how Bella was sleeping the other day... LOL!

I hope Bella and Sophie will get to meet one day real soon! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... SHARE THE LOVE!!!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

MY OCTOBER OSC WATERFALL CARD...

Hello Everyone! I wanted to show you what I made for my GGF Janis who was my partner for Teri's OCS. Thanks Teri for always organizing this FUN card swap ... you are just the GREATEST!!! Okay, last month, Teri was kind enough to teach me, Linda, Joy and Janis how to make a waterfall card. What I decided to make was a 5x5 card ... yes I Linda I do like it BIG ... LOL! I used my Smirk stamps that my BFF (you all know who that is) gave me. Here's how my card turned out...


I'm really happy how it turned out and thanks again Teri for teaching us how to make it. Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!

Monday, November 9, 2009

OCTOBER OCS...

Happy Monday Sisters! Hope you have a great week. I was lucky to be partnered with Janis for the OCS that Teri hosts every month. Check out this awesome card that Janis made...

The card is sooo pretty IRL ... can I say "tutorial Janis"??? Janis is such a generous friend and also included these goodies with the card...

THANK YOU JANIS!! Tomorrow, I will post the card that I made for Janis.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and until we talk again ... TREAT YOURSELF WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL!!!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

WOWEE A BLOG AWARD FROM CAMI AND BRENDA...

Hi Everyone! I received this Blog Award from sweet Cami and Brenda ... THANK YOU CAMI & BRENDA!!!

Okay, I am supposed to answer the following questions, then pass it on to 5 other bloggers, so here goes...

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Your hair? Brown
3. Your mother? Watching over me from Heaven
4. Your father? Heaven
5. Your favorite food? Noodles
6. Your dream last night? That I had another baby (YIKES!!)
7. Your favorite drink? Diet Coke
8. Your dream/goal? Have a huge house
9. What room are you in? Bedroom
10. Your hobby? Paper Crafting
11. Your fear? Centipedes
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Retired
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something you aren't? Skinny...LOL!
15. Muffins? Blueberry
16. Wish list items? Puppy
17. Where did you grow up? Kalihi
18. Last thing you did? Botcha
19. What are you wearing? Nightie
20. Your TV? On
21. Your pets? Waiting for my puppy
22. Friends? Love them All!
23. Your life? Busy
24. Your mood? Happy
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Vehicle? Rav4
27. Something you're not wearing? Makeup
28. Your favorite store? Walmart
29. Your favorite color? Purple
30. When was the last time you laughed? Just now.
31. Last time you cried? Sunday
32. Your best friend? Bossy ... nah ... very CARING.
33. One place that I want to go over and over? Vegas
34. Facebook? Yes ... sigh....
35. Favorite place to eat? Jimbo

Okay, so now I want to pass this on to Dawne, Nicky, Kris, Risa and Rita.
Sorry, but I cannot post my OSC yet because I don't know if my partner Janis received it yet. Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE!!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

TIME SURE FLIES WHEN...

you are a Facebook addict! HELLO ALL MY BLOGGING SISTERS! Sorry for being MIA for soooo long, but I have been tending to my farms in FB and have to admit that I am totally addicted. Do they have a FB Anonymous that I can join??? Okay, now on to the serious stuff...

I attended Claudette's Halloween gathering, and you must have seen all the pictures on everyone's blogs already. We had so much fun that day doing make and takes, crafting, socializing and EATING!!! Thank you Claudie for hosting this fabulous party and for your generosity! Here's what I made for my RAK for everyone...

Front view...

Back view... I came home one day and was so surprised to find this package in the mail from Risa. Look at this truckload of goodies I received ... THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART RISA! I can't get over how generous she is and you have to check out her blog because she has some of the most beautiful creations! Risa, you are truly an Angel and I can't wait to create with all of these...

Again I must apologize to all of you for neglecting to visit your blogs on a regular basis, but that will definitely change! Thanks again for all your kind comments and words of encouragement. Tomorrow I will post my OCS that I sent to Janis, my October partner.

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... DREAM BIG!!!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

SEPTEMBER OCS...

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! First of all, I want to thank all of you for your sweet comments congratulating me on being this week's featured Aloha Blogger. I am truly humbled and blessed to have all of you as my friends! OMG, I can't believe I'm going to tell you this, but here goes...

As a tribute to all you Eddie fans out there, you will be happy to know that I gave in to my stubborness and FINALLY watched Twilight. Okay, okay, I must be honest and admit that I really enjoyed the movie ... oh be quiet Linda, Jamee, Denise, Jodi and Janis ... I know what you are all saying! Boy, now I am not going to hear the end of it from all of them ... especially LINDA ... sigh! LOL!!

Okay, now to feature my September OCS partner for Teri's super fun monthly card swap ... Joy D. of Tamiko's. Boy, I was floored when I opened the envelope and saw this BEAUTIFUL card! Look at the super cute DP she used, the ice cream cone is all blinged out, and look at how Joy threaded her ribbon ... SO CREATIVE! Thank you Joy, I LOVE IT! I can't wait to see you again ... which will be real soon.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and until we talk again ... GIVE IN TO YOUR STUBBORNESS!!!

Friday, October 2, 2009

FEATURED ALOHA BLOGGER...

Happy Friday My Sisters! When Jen told me that I would be today's featured Aloha Blogger, I told her YIKES ... I shy you know!! But, I am so honored and humbled to be chosen as this week's featured Aloha Blogger over at Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii. Check out all the answers I gave to Jen's questions.

I have only been in blogland since Apil 2009, but it's one of the best decisions I have ever made. Thank you Teri and Linda for twisting my arm ... I am eternally grateful. I have made so many new friends and the best part of all of this is I get to see ALL of your FABULOUS creations that have been such an inspiration to me. Words cannot express how thankful I am to be able to visit all your blogs and "jack" your ideas! I LIKE CRY NOW!

Seriously, thank you for welcoming me with open arms, and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE MOMENT!!!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

LITTLE C'S STAMP N' SCRAP HAWAII CHALLENGE...

Hi Everyone ... sorry for being MIA for so long! I decided to participate in Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii Himawari Babies challenge. I had fun making this card and wanted to keep it in the spirit of Halloween. I used this cute HB image, Paper Shaper tree and spider punches, MS fence and bat punches, and dew drops. I used pop dots on the bats to give them more dimension. I hope you like it...


Thank you everyone for always leaving me encouraging comments, and until we talk again ... LOOK TO THE FUTURE WITH BRIGHT EYES!!!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

NEW LOCAL SISTER IN BLOGLAND...

Happy Hump Day! I want to welcome a new local blogging sister Sherri who has finally created her own blog! Sherri has been participating in Teri's OCS for a while now, but didn't have a blog to post her wonderful cards. Her blog is new, but wait and see what she will be creating in the very near future. WELCOME TO THE MADNESS SHERRI ... you will make so many new friends!

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... MAKE NEW FRIENDS!

Monday, September 21, 2009

SEPTEMBER OCS...

Happy Monday Everyone! Hope your week started off great! This month for Teri's OCS, I was honored to be paired with Joy D. of Tamiko's. Joy has some of the most creative projects and I just LOVE visiting her blog and store! I got to meet Joy IRL at Teri's social, and she is sooo super sweet! I also got to shop ... we all love that! Okay, so I decided to use one of my new Stamping Bella images called "Ruby and Rose" from the Lulu Collection. I used my DCWV Dress it Up paper for my matting, nesties, ribbon from PTI, and flowers that bought in Las Vegas. I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I hope Joy liked it too...

I have more posts later this week, but until we talk again ... DON'T GET ADDICTED TO FACEBOOK!!!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RISA...

Happy Tuesday Sisters! Today is a very special day for Risa ... it's her BIRTHDAY ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY RISA!!! Risa participates in Jen's Birthday RAK so I wanted to send her something very special. I made this birthday card to help her celebrate. I hope she likes it...

I used one of my favorite stamps from TGF, MS border punch, Prima flowers, pearl brads, purple bling and sheer white ribbon. I also sent her some Sakura Stardust Pens for her to play with. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RISA ... I hope you enjoy your very special day!

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... PUT A SMILE ON SOMEONE'S FACE!!!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

MORE RAKS RECEIVED...

Happy Sunday Sisters! Hope you are all doing well. I wanted to share some RAKs that I recently received. As most of you know, Denise had a little get together at her house the other Sunday, but I wasn't able to attend. I was so surprised with these RAKs from some SWEET blogging sisters. THANK YOU SO MUCH LADIES...
From Denise and Jamee...

From Nicky, Joni and Brenda...

Here is a super cute Thank You card I received from the multi-talented Teri. She drew the image herself and colored it beautifully. She also added a stamp on top of that! THANKS TERI...

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and until we talk again ... TRY SOMETHING NEW ... I DID AND NOW I'M ADDICTED TO FACEBOOK ... THANKS TO MY BFF LINDA!!!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

WOWEE ... NEW BLOGWEAR

Happy Tuesday Sisters! Wowee, look at my new blogwear from Claudette!! I won her blog candy and look at what she created for me ... I LOVE IT!! THANKS SOOOO MUCH CLAUDETTE! You are absolutely the best! Hey, did you guys know that Claudette has been named to The Greeting Farm's Digital Design Team? We have a super star amongst us local girls! CONGRATULATIONS CLAUDETTE ... they are soooo lucky to have you on their team!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be posting more soon, and until we talk again ... TAKE A CHANCE!!!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

ANOTHER SPECIAL RAK TO SHARE...

Happy Hump Day! I wanted to share this RAK with you from Jenny (Crazy for Paper Crafting). She sent me this absolutely gorgeous magic slider card and a whole bunch of Elzy images. Lookie, lookie...

Okay, there's a story behind this ... One day, I was on her blog and saw a really cut Elzy card that she made, and commented that I really liked the image and to bring it the next time we get together to craft. Yes, I'm dingy ... I got her confused with Jenny V.! HAHAHAHAHAHA ... she emailed me later and asked me if I was confusing her with another Jenny because she lives in HILO! Anyway, being the sweet person she is, she offered to send me some images, so I SCORED with my "lolo" moment.

I also wanted to send her some images so I stamped the GG images that I have and put them in this holder. I "jacked" this idea for a holder that I got from Chalsie. Hey Joy, I actually did some MATH and made it bigger in order to fit the stamped images. Here's how it came out...

Thanks Jenny for your generosity and I hope you like the images I sent! Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog, and until we talk again ... SET REASONABLE GOALS FOR YOURSELF!!!

Monday, August 31, 2009

MY THANK YOU TO 3 SPECIAL ANGELS...

Happy Monday Sisters! Hope your week has started off well and that you are all looking foward to the long 3-day Labor Day Weekend coming up. I wanted to share with you these 3 thank you cards I made. The first card is for Cami. Cami holds a very special place in my heart and I wanted to thank her for the awesome truckload of goodies she recently gave me. Thanks again Cami and I hope you liked the card...

This second card is for Joy. Joy was so kind to surprise me with some super cute stamps. I really enjoy her company because she's sooo super funny and always thinking of others. I wanted to use one of the images she gave me which was the Popcorn Bear. I hope you liked the card Joy...

This next special angel is Joy's DD Taelyn. Taelyn is such a SWEET LITTLE GIRL! She came to the social that Teri recently had and was so busy helping everyone with their bind it all projects. She was kind enough to make mine for me because I was too busy "socializing" and told me "no charge" ... so CUTE YAH! I just love you Taelyn and can't stop hugging you whenever I see you. Thank you so much and I really hope you like the card and "surprise"...

I have more cards to post later, but thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... WORK HARD AND PLAY HARDER!!!

Monday, August 24, 2009

JEN'S ALOHA RAK FOR AUGUST...

Happy Monday Sisters! I wanted to share with you the Aloha RAK I received from Lailani Sanford of Chula Vista, California. She made me this awesome HK card, and also sent me some really pretty cards for me to use! THANK YOU LAILANI ... I LOVE ALL OF THEM! Jen's Aloha RAK is so much fun because you don't know who your partner is until you receive the surprise package...

I wish I knew Lailani's blog address so I could check out her other FABULOUS creations!

My Aloha RAK partner was Carol Jonasen of Canada, and I made this card for her when we were preparing for the Hurricane so I was thinking about rain. I forgot to take pictures of her goodies ... duh ... but I sent her some prima flowers from Roses on Paper and several bling embelishments. I hope she liked it!

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF!!!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

RAKS FROM 3 SPECIAL ANGELS...

Happy Hot Humpday! Boy sisters, it's like a sauna outside, but at least the hurricane went AWAY!

I am so thankful for meeting some special people since joining blogland. My BFF Linda and I have been welcomed with open arms and hearts of GOLD. I received this RAK from one of the first Angels in blogland to shower me with sweet comments and images of a stamp from TGF that I was waiting for. Chalsie is just as pretty on the outside as she is on the inside ... BTW, I was only joking when I told you on Saturday that I wanted to "scratch your face" because you were so pretty! HAHAHAHA ... I had to reassure your gorgeous daughter that I was only KIDDING... Chalsie surprised me with this awesome stamp and look at the holder she put it in!

She bought my BFF Linda the other image so she said that we have to SHARE ... you hear that Linda!!! Thank you Chalsie for being such a sweetie!

This next RAK is from a woman that holds a special place in my heart. I didn't meet Cami until this past Saturday, but she continually leaves me the most PRECIOUS comments on my blog and I will be eternally grateful to her welcoming me with open arms. Look at this bag that she made ... it is absolutely GORGEOUS IRL ... front view

Back view...

Goodies... awesome paper pack, HK butterfly die, and BLING...

Look at this FABULOUS CARD... Thank you so much Cami, and I hope I didn't hug you too hard on Saturday because you are so petite and beautiful ... just like all your creations!

Last, but not least there is Joy. From the first time I met Joy, I knew we would get along. She is just as mental ... maybe more ... than I am. Joy and her DD Taelyn are so PRECIOUS and always thinking of others. Joy is always showering people with gifts, and never expecting things in return. She surprised me with this RAK on Saturday...

Joy and I share the same need for STAMPS ... I told her I'm GREEDY... LOL! Check out this awesome Manga card that she gave me ... I going get the stamp too. HAHAHAHAHA!

Thank you Joy for being my friend ... I will cherish our friendship FOREVER!

Thanks for stopping by, an until we talk again ... SHARE THE LOVE!!!

Monday, August 17, 2009

OCS FOR AUGUST...

Hi Everyone! My partner for Teri's August OCS was Michelle U. who is such an awesome creator. I was so nervous to be partnered with her! I looked through my stamps and decided to use my new stamp from Alota Rubberstamps because I thought it was so super cute. I used pink and brown because they are her favorite colors. I also used one of my CB embossing folders for the background, copics for coloring, flowers from Roses on Paper, and dew drops. I hope she liked it...

Sorry for the short post today, but I'm still recuperating from having so much FUN at the Saturday social event. Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE MOMENT!!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

FUN AND FABULOUS EVENT...

Yesterday, I was honored to be included in a get together with several super creative crafters from the Island. Teri wanted to do a "test run" for this type of event for her crafting sisters to get to meet, participate in some projects, demos and SHOPPING! A special shout out to Danny, Barbie and Sunny Rosario who were so generous to let us use their showroom for the event. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Among the demonstrators were Jen who did a Cricut demo and had products from her store Little C's to sell. Thanks Jen for taking time out of your busy schedule! Jodi was gracious enough to do a demo on her spectacular coloring skills. Thanks Jodi for showing us your techinques ... I learned a lot and I hope to come close to your skill level! Claudette did a demo on her excellent skills working with digital images. She was even more generous and made us all name tags using her gorgeous Sweeties. Thanks Claudette you are just the sweetest! Manle of Pineapple Cove was gracious enough to have a kiosk for digi scrapbooking. She has some awesome designs and you need to check her store out at Kahala Mall. Thanks Manle ... you are so generous to take time out of your busy schedule to meet us! Joy of Tamiko's brought products from her store to sell ... We also had a slew of items from Roses on Paper, and I couldn't resist getting those new Belles n Whistles stamps. WHOOHOO. BOY SHE HAD SOME DEALS that you just couldn't pass on. Thanks Joy joining in the FUN! Sorry, I don't have pictures of the projects because I was too busy socializing that I didn't finish them ... LOL!

Last but not least we have Teri. As you all know from reading her blog, she has some issues with her hip, but she was still able to go through with the event. She scored some awesome donations from local vendors and was able to give every participant a goodie bag filled with surprises, had she also had lots of prizes to giveaway. Teri is such a generous and giving person ... LOVE YOU GIRL!!! I think she did such a fabulous job, and I sure hope she can put something together like this again.

I have to give a special thanks to a very special assistant ... Taelyn (Joy's DD) was really busy helping all of the crafters put their binder noteholders together. She is a pro just like her Mommy! THANK YOU TAELYN you are one AWESOME girl!

Here are pics of some of the awesome goodies I received from these special ladies...

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... ENJOY MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A SWEET ANGEL...

Happy Thursday Sisters! As most of you know, Teri recently celebrated her birthday so my BFF Linda and I took Teri out to lunch on Tuesday. We went to our "special restaurant" because we wanted her to meet Mr. Lucious Lips! To our disappointment, he wasn't working that day (I hope he didn't quit). Linda kept looking at all the waiters asking "Is that him? Is that him? Hey, I think that's him." Wishful thinking ... I'm going to tell Eddie that she's two-timing him! Joy was supposed to join us, but she couldn't make it ... yah right ... I know she kidnapped Lucious Lips and kept him all for herself!!!

Anyway, we were still happy to celebrate with Teri and we all just talked, and talked, and talked... Here's the card I made for the Special Angel ... I hope she liked it...

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... KEEP UP THE FAITH!!!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

RAK FROM MY BFF...

Happy Tuesday All! I'm so glad the storm has pretty much dissipated and the most we will get is some rain.

Last week was a very difficult week for me... My BFF Linda was so concerned for me that she surprised me with this RAK because she just wanted to see me SMILE! Boy let me tell you, I was smiling from ear to ear, and everyone probably saw only teeth & gums! Linda is just the greatest ... not because of the gifts, but because her friendship is so pure and she is very protective of me. Every time someone makes me unhappy, she wants to give them "lickin" ... a local slang for "beat them up and teach them a lesson they will never forget." LOL! I swear we must have been sisters in a past life! Look at what she surprised me with...

These Smirk stamps and papers are just the CUTEST!!! Linda also made me a card that said "Trouble with a Capital T" and "Back Off" on the cover. Sorry, I didn't take a picture of it because I immediately put it in a spot so everyone could see it... Trust me the card is SUPER CUTE!

THANK YOU SO MUCH LINDA, I hope I bring you as much joy in your life as you do for me ... I going cry now... Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... MAKE SOMEONE SMILE!!!