CARDS AND TAGS MANIA

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CHRISTMAS TAG SWAP PLAYER LIST...

2010-11-04T18:50:00.001-10:00

Hi All! Here is the list of players for the Christmas Tag Swap for November & December. If I missed your name, please let me know asap. I will send out the partnering email by this weekend. Thanks for joining in the FUN!

Linda (P)

Kyoko (P)

Denise (P)

Cami (P)

Joy U. (P)

Michelle U. (P)

Janis (P)

Jenny S. (P)

Debi (P)

Jodi (P)

Sherri (P)

Fran (P)

Joni (P)

ManLe (P)

Leanne (P)

Karen C. (P)

Loretta (P)

Sharon (P)

Brenda

Myra

Jenny V.
Kim D.

Mary

Chris

Tia

Colleen

Karen (Hilo)

Mimi

Lorna (Pls send me an email with your address - thanks!)

Grace

Elena

Pam C.

Shani

Laura

Martha

TraceyJean

June

Can't wait to see what you amazing girls come up with!

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2010-11-03T18:00:00.000-10:00

MONTHLY TAG SWAP - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER SIGN UP...

Wow, I can't believe the weekend is over! Hope you all had a great time! It's time for the Monthly Christmas Tag Swap sign up. This sign up will be for the months of November and December.

1. Post a comment here (by November 3rd) if you want to join in the fun.

2. If you are a new player, please send me a separate email with your name, address, blog link, and email (please do not post your personal information in your comment to me).

3. You will be paired with a partner and I will email you all the info.

4. Create 3 identical Christmas Tags and mail it to your partner by the end of the month.

5. Please NO RAKs ... just the tags.

Here's the list of Perpetual player.

Linda (P)

Kyoko (P)

Denise (P)

Cami (P)

Joy U. (P)

Michelle U. (P)

Janis (P)

Jenny S. (P)

Debi (P)

Jodi (P)

Sherri (P)

Fran (P)

Joni (P)

ManLe (P)

Leanne (P)

Karen C. (P)

Loretta (P)

Sharon (P)

Thanks and hope you join in the FUN! HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

BABY SHOWER CARD...

2010-10-20T20:13:00.000-10:00

Hi Everyone! It's kinda late, but I wanted to share this baby shower card I made for Mama! A bunch of us recently had a surprise shower for her and I hope she enjoyed herself! We played games and guess what?? I won the game where you use ribbon to guess how big the mama to be's stomach is. I used my 2 thighs as a measurement and it was almost exactly the size of Mama's stomach ... HAHAHAHAHA!!! So shame yah ... here's my card...

I'm so blessed to have met Mama through blogland and I can't wait to meet her little man! Take care and talk to you again real soon.

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-10-14T03:00:00.002-10:00

Wow, it's Thursday already and time for another Tamiko's Thursday Teasers. This week we were assigned to alter a CC Design image and to use a sketch. We were given special permission from the owner Christine to do the altering this ONE time for our special assignment. We were to only alter the head and/or body. What I did was use Pippi's head and attached her to Heidi's body ... it was FUN and I hope you like what I created...

I totally enjoyed this assignment and I hope you like my card. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me your special comments.

SEPTEMBER OCS...

2010-10-11T05:00:00.001-10:00

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE! I hope you all had a great weekend. My cold is getting better with each passing day and I wanted to thank all of you for your get well wishes! I wanted to share my September OCS card with all of you. I was lucky to be partnered with Leanne ... check out her blog for her awesome creations. I wanted to change it up for September so I decided to use one of my Manga images ... I hope Leanne likes it! I used some velvet textured paper that I recently bought at the Scrapper's Jam. Check it out...

Here is what Leanne made for me! I LOVE MY CARD and look at the truckload of goodies she sent ... Leanne you are just too sweet! THANK YOU!

Hope you all have a great week ... TAKE CARE!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-10-07T03:00:00.002-10:00

HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE! Here's another Tamiko's Thursday Teaser for you. The CT was assigned to create something in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. In honor of that, for the month of October, you can receive 10% off your their entire order at Tamiko's. Please put the code PINK10 at checkout to receive your discount. I hope you like my contribution....

Let's all pray that they find a cure for this dreaded disease.

RAK FROM A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL...

2010-10-06T06:00:00.000-10:00

I wanted to share a RAK I received from one of my Special Angels ... the beautiful CAMI! She sent me this GORGEOUS easel card and some goodies to go with them. I am so lucky to have the honor of being Cami's friend ... she's one SPECIAL lady and I will always treasure her friendship!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to come back for Tamiko's Thursday Teasers.

MONTHLY CHRISTMAS TAG SWAP - OCTOBER PLAYERS...

2010-10-05T05:00:00.012-10:00

Hi All! Here's the list of October players. P = Perpetual player.

Linda (P)

Kyoko (P)

Denise (P)
Teri

Cami (P)

Joy U. (P)

Michelle U. (P)

Janis (P)

Jenny S. (P)

Debi (P)

Jodi (P)

Sherri (P)

Fran (P)

Joni (P)

ManLe (P)
Leanne (P)
Karen C. (P)
Loretta (P)
Sharon (P)

Shani
Berenice

Jenny V.

Myra

Colleen

Karen I.

Charlotte

Pam

Elena

Kim D.

Brenda

Tammi

Mary

Grace

Please let me know asap if I missed your name by accident. Thanks!

MONTHLY TAG SWAP...

2010-10-04T18:38:00.000-10:00

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share tags that I made and received for the Monthly Christmas Tag Swap I am hosting. The first set is with my BFF Linda ... I wanted to show you the size comparison ... I like it BIG and Linda likes it small! OMG we cracked up so bad that day because my tag looked like a Christmas ornament next to her tag...

This next one is from Joni ... I just LOVE what she did with her tag ... THANKS JONI!!!

This one is from Debi from Hilo! I was so happy to meet Debi at Teri's Summer Social ... our table was really rowdy... Look at the whole truckload of the CUTEST tags. I love what Debi did with the corners - it really adds a very special effect on the tags. THANKS DEBI!

These are the tags I made for both Joni and Debi (sorry Debi, my darn cold delayed my mailing them to you, but they are surely on it's way to you). I used my Hello Kitty stamps that I got from Pineapple Cove..

Sign ups just ended for October so if you want to join in the FUN, be on the lookout for the November shout out! Thanks for stopping by and TTYL!

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2010-10-03T12:00:00.001-10:00

MONTHLY TAG SWAP - OCTOBER SIGN UP...

I hope you are all having FUN creating your Christmas Tags for the swap I am hosting. Okay, since October is just around the corner, I thought I would get a head start on my signups for the tag swap. Here are the deets:

1. Post a comment here (by October 3rd) if you want to join in the fun.

2. If you are a new player, please send me a separate email with your name, address, blog link, and email (please do not post your personal information in your comment to me).

3. You will be paired with a partner and I will email you all the info.

4. Create 3 identical Christmas Tags and mail it to your partner by the end of the month.

5. Please NO RAKs ... just the tags.

Hope you will be joining in for October ... THANKS MUCH!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-09-30T03:00:00.001-10:00

Wow, it's Thursday already ... sorry but this will be a short post because I have been feeling a bit under the weather and haven't been to work this whole week. I guess everything caught up with me, but I am feeling better with each passing day. I need to apologize to my OCS (Leanne) and Tag (Debi) partners because my projects are done, but haven't been able to make it to the Post Office. But don't worry, they will be coming very shortly ... so sorry! Okay, enough complaining. As part of Tamiko's Creative Team, we were assigned to create a card using bling, buttons & brads. Since Halloween is approaching soon, I decided to do a card using one of my Pink Cat Studio stamps so here is my contribution...

You can get Pink Cat Studio stamps at Tamiko's here ... check out the fun stuff you can purchase from the store.

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... STAY HEALTHY!!!

MUNCHKINS DT CARDS...

2010-09-26T05:00:00.018-10:00

Happy Sunday Sisters! A while ago, Cyn over at Munchkins had a DT call and I talked myself into trying out. I was both shocked and honored to be picked to be a Guest DT for September and October! I just couldn't believe it at first then got scared thinking that I had to create cards worthy of her store! Here are my 4 cards that I created for Munchkins...

I hope you all like the cards I created for Cyn! Munchkins carries all of the stamp lines that I have used. Thanks to all of you for visiting ... TAKE CARE AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-09-23T00:00:00.001-10:00

YAHOOO ... IT'S THURSDAY and time for another Tamiko's Thursday Teasers. This week, we were asked to create something using one of my favorites ... NESTABILITIES!!! I decided to use one of my CC Design stamps to help celebrate the end of Summer. Here is my contribution...

You can get CC Design stamps from Tamiko's here and remember always free shipping to the US with any purchase of $25 or more!

Thanks for stopping by and hope your Friday flies by quickly so you can begin your weekend. SMOOCHIES...

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS ... CHALLENGE WEEK...

2010-09-16T03:00:00.010-10:00

HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE! It's that time again for another Tamiko's Thursday Teasers. This week it is a CHALLENGE WEEK and in order to join in, you must use an altered image from TGF on a card or a 3-D project. What this means is you have to mix and match 2 different images from TGF, or alter something like the eyes, hair, etc. The deadline to enter is September 30, 2010 on Tamiko's blog and the prize will be Sweet Anya. Check out what the CT has created to inspire you ... here is my contribution...

What I did was use Odette's head and stuck it on Flirty Anya's body. I used Odette because I think her features are just sooo elegant and the dress of Flirty Anya is just too sassy for words! I then adhered it on a mini composition book! Hope you like my take on the challenge and don't forget to enter at Tamiko's Blog.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment ... you don't know how special every one of your comments makes me feel! Take care and tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

BABY SHOWER FAVORS & CARD...

2010-09-11T06:00:00.009-10:00

First of all, I would like to say a special prayer for everyone who lost their lives, lost a loved one, or suffered from the tragic events of 9/11. I pray that we NEVER experience something like that again!

On a little happier note, today I am attending a baby shower for a friend who recently adopted a 9 month old boy from Japan! My friend is a single guy and I am so happy for him for taking that special step to become a father. He is such a giving person and shares his love and Aloha to all that are lucky enough to know him. My GF asked me to make the favors for the shower and I knew exactly what I wanted to make as soon as she asked me. I hardly make boy things so I was excited to be able to use my Quickutz tractor and cement truck dies. I couldn't find a dump truck die so I surfed the net and printed out a picture of a toy dump truck, enlarged it to the size I wanted, and made my own template! I mounted them on a scallop circle and adhered them to a package of cookies. I hope everyone will like what I created...

I also created this card to help him celebrate FATHERHOOD!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me all your comments ... they really inspired me to create and you all have a very special place in my heart. THANK YOU!

A VERY SPECIAL GRADUATE...

2010-09-10T20:53:00.000-10:00

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!!! My BFF Linda's son Ryan recently graduated from Kaiser High School and you probably saw all the pictures of his celebration on Linda's blog. Man had sooo much food ... couldn't even eat dinner that night. I made this card for him and used a sentiment that I fell in love with ... it says it all...

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN

THE PATOC FAMILY LOVES YOU!!!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS ... SKETCH CHALLENGE...

2010-09-09T05:00:00.013-10:00

HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE ... one more day before the weekend! For Tamiko's Thursday Teasers this week, the CT was challenged to create using the following sketch:

I decided to use Hugh from TGF's Wild Sprout's series. You can purchase him from Tamiko's here. Hope you like my creation...

Hope you have a great Friday and see you back for next week's challenge for Tamiko's where there will be a PRIZE given away!!! Thanks for stoppnig by and see you later!

SYMPATHY CARD...

2010-09-08T17:24:00.001-10:00

It's HUMP DAY!!! Last Friday, Hubby and I had to attend a funeral for one of his friends who passed away suddenly at the age of 31 ... sooo young!!! I really don't like to make sympathy cards, but like all of you we are faced with having the need to make them at one time or another. I made the following card using a sentiment I bought from Munchkins a while ago...

Attending the funeral was really sad for me and everyone else who attended. To see the parents, sibling and relatives having to mourn their loss really makes you think that life is just too short and we should all live every day to the fullest and have no regrets. REST IN PEACE CHRIS ... YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY MANY.

CHRISTMAS TAG SWAP PLAYERS FOR SEPTEMBER...

2010-09-06T16:48:00.005-10:00

Hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day weekend! Here is the list of players for the Christmas Tag Swap for September. The partner emails will be going out tomorrow. P = Perpetual player through December.

Linda (P)

Kyoko (P)

Denise (P)

Jamee

Teri

Cami (P)
Joy U. (P)

Michelle U. (P)

Janis (P)

Jenny S.
Debi (P)

Jodi

Sherri (P)

Fran (P)\
Joni (P)

Shani

Sharon (P)

Berenice

Karen C.
Loretta
Melissa

Leanne

Tia

Myra

Colleen

Karen I.

Charlotte

ManLe

Pam

Norelyn

Elena

Cindy
Kim D.

If I missed your name, please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks so much for playing!

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2010-09-05T23:59:00.002-10:00

MONTHLY TAG SWAP - SEPTEMBER SIGN UP...

I hope you all had FUN creating your Christmas Tags for the swap I am hosting. As for me, I am doing my finishing touches tonight and giving it to my partner Linda tomorrow morning! Okay, since tomorrow is September 1st (can you believe it), I will begin taking signups, so if you want to join in the fun here's the deets:

1. Post a comment here (by September 5th) if you want to join in the fun.

2. If you are a new player, please send me a separate email with your name, address, blog link, and email (please do not post your personal information in your comment to me).

3. You will be paired with a partner and I will email you all the info.

4. Create 3 identical Christmas Tags and mail it to your partner by the end of the month.

5. Please NO RAKs ... just the tags.

I would appreciate it if you could help spread the news about the Tag Swap on your blogs! THANKS MUCH and I hope you will join!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-09-02T06:00:00.003-10:00

HAPPY THURSDAY MY SISTERS! For Tamiko's Thursday Teasers, we were challenged to create with the colors pink, green and brown. I love these colors so didn't have a problem thinking of something special to create. I decided to use a sketch from Mojo Monday and August from CC Designs (which you can also purchsae at Tamiko's. I hope you like my card ... I had lots of fun with the sketch!

Hope you have a great day! HUGGIES TO ALL!

SURPRISE BLOG HOP...

2010-09-01T00:00:00.031-10:00

Can you all believe it's September 1st already!!?? Tamiko's Creative Team is doing a surprise blog hop to celebrate a very special CT member's birthday!! Cami will be celebrating her birthday on September 7th and we wanted to surprise her with a blog hop in her honor. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMI ... you are one of the SWEETEST ANGELS in my life and I am sooo happy to have met you ... tears of happiness!

Okay, you will need to start and end at Tamiko's blog, and you must leave a comment on every CT Member's blog in order to be eligible for the candy. This hop will end on September 7, 2010 @ 11:59 pm HST. One special winner will be selected on September 8th so stay tuned for that. The candy will be a $10 gift certificate from Tamiko's and one choice of a new release rubber stamp from TGF ... either Sweet Anya or Oh Boy Ian ,,, GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!

Okay, if you are in the right order, you should have arrived from the AWESOME Jodi's blog. If you didn't please go back to Tamiko's blog to see the order for the blogs to visit. The birthday card I created for Cami is made with an image from the Sweet and Toxic set from TGF. Since Cami is such a SWEET PEA, I didn't want to have the skulls in her hair so I decided to cover it up with Doodlebug brads and I also used a butterfly because Cami LOVES butterflies. I hope Cami likes my card...

Now off you go to Michelle's FABULOUS blog to check out what she created. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HOPPING!!!

AUGUST OCS...

2010-08-27T20:47:00.000-10:00

Happy FRIDAY!!! I wanted to share with you the August OCS card I made for my partner Jovita of Arizona. If you want to join in the FUN, please stop by my BFF Linda's blog for the sign up ... you won't be disappointed! The theme this month was to make an Asian card and I was soooo happy because I have so many Asian stamps, but never had a chance to ink them. Okay so here is my take...

I hope you can see the embossing folder that I used from the Asian bundle! I really like all of the embossing folders in that set. I hope Jovita likes it.

Well I have a lot of projects to work on so hope you all have a very enjoyable weekend!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-08-26T03:00:00.010-10:00

Happy Thursday ... one more day before the weekend!!! Hope you are all doing great! Today is the day for another Tamiko's Thursday Teaser. As part of the Tamiko's Creative Team, we were asked to create "anything but a card". I had to rack my brain and decided to make this box to hold 3x3 cards ... I jacked the idea from SCS ... heehee... Here's my take on it - hope you all like it!

Here's a closeup shot of the cover - I just love the sentiment.

Don't forget to check out Tamiko's store for some great deals and new products.

Thanks for stopping by and now I'm off to work on my tags for the new Monthly Tag Swap I'm organizing. Keep on checking my blog for the signup for September and join the FUN!!

JULY OCS...

2010-08-24T19:11:00.001-10:00

OMG, I just realized that I didn't post my July OCS ... YIKES!!! So sorry Shani Kulani for my "senior moment"! Here's the beautiful card that she made for me. Check out her blog when you have a chance for her other wonderful creations.

Isn't it gorgeous ... THANK YOU Shani Kulani! If you want to join in the OCS check out my BFF Linda's blog for the signup.

CLUB ANYA MONDAY MANIA CHALLENGE...

2010-08-22T16:57:00.000-10:00

Happy Sunday Everyone!!! Joy U. is hosting the Club Anya Monday Mania Challenge and the theme was ... SHAKER CARDS!!! Here's my card ... unfortunately the Greeting Farm's Gallery is having major problems and I have not been able to upload my photo ... sniff, sniff! Here is the shaker card I made ... I'm really happy with it!!

Here's a closeup shot ... see the pearls I put!

Thanks Joy for hosting the challenge ... it's my first time ... too bad I couldn't upload my photo! Hugs to all and thanks for stopping by! Take care and until we talk again ... SHAKE IT, BUT DON'T BREAK IT!!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-08-19T05:00:00.004-10:00

Greetings Everyone! First off, I wanted to thank all of you who left such sweet comments for me on my tribute to my Mom ... you are all the greatest friends anyone could ever ask for! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

For Tamiko's Thursday Teasers, we were asked to create using a sketch. This was my first time doing blonde hair and I kinda like it and am happy with my card and I hope you like it too...

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see many of you at Teri's Summer Social on Saturday ... we are going to have a BLAST!!! Tata for now...

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MY MOM...

2010-08-18T06:00:00.000-10:00

Hello Sisters! Today is a day filled with mixed emotions for me. I lost my Mom 4 years ago today. My Mom was a very special woman who was strong enough to raise 4 children pretty much on her own and I hope that she is looking down at all of us today and is feeling proud of what her children have become. I try my best to walk in her footsteps and teach my children what is right and wrong, and how to always treat people with respect, kindness, and to be very thankful for all the things that we have been blessed with in our lives. It's not always easy, but I hope that my teachings (they probably think it's more like nagging) will someday help them grow into kind and respectful adults. Okay, I'm getting a little bit too emotional here...

On a happier note, I am sooooo glad that my Mom is pain free and is living it up in Heaven! Purple was her favorite color so here are some pictures that I am sending to her...

I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOMMY....

Thank you everyone for letting me share this special story with you and thank you for being my friends!

MONTHLY TAG SWAP ... EMAILS

2010-08-16T21:38:00.001-10:00

Happy Monday! Just wanted to let you know that the partner emails for the Monthly Tag Swap have all been sent out. If you did not receive the email, please let me know as soon as possible. One note of clarification is that the tag is to be a Christmas theme. Thank you to all the players! If you missed the sign up, hope you can join us next month. Huggies...

MONTHLY TAG SWAP PLAYERS...

2010-08-15T13:47:00.001-10:00

Happy Sunday All! Thank you to all that signed up for my new Monthly Tag Swap! Here is the list of players. If I mistakenly forgot to add you to the list, please let me know and I will surely add you to the list. I plan on sending out the partner emails tomorrow so stay tuned.

Linda

Kyoko

Denise

Jamee

Joy D.

Teri

Cami

Joy U.

Michelle U.

Janis

Jenny S.

Jodi

Sherri

Fran

Jenny V.

Shani

Sharon

Berenice

Karen C.

Melissa

Loretta

Leanne

Tia

Myra

Debi

Colleen

Joni

Karen I.

Chris

Charlotte

ManLe

Thank you everyone for joining in the swap!

TAMIKO'S THURSDAY TEASERS...

2010-08-12T07:52:00.001-10:00

Happy Thursday Bloggers! As part of Tamiko's Creative Team, we were asked to create using the colors turquoise, yellow and orange. I had a hard time at first, but everything started to come together. Here is what I created ... hope you like it!

We will be creating weekly so please stop by at Tamiko's where shipping is always free with a $25 purchase!

Don't forget to sign up for my monthly Tag Swap by August 14th ... I'm really excited about this new swap! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE SUMMER WEATHER!!!

NEW MONTHLY TAG SWAP...

2010-08-10T17:00:00.010-10:00

Hello All! I have been trying to think of something to motivate myself to create more. A lightbulb went on over my head this morning and I thought "HEY, ABOUT A TAG SWAP?" The Holidays are fast approaching and if we begin now, we can all have a nice stash of homemade gift tags to use for Christmas.

Okay, the rules will be:

1. Post a comment here (by August 14th) if you want to join in the fun.
2. Send me a separate email with your name, address, blog link, and email address (please do not post your personal information in your comment).
3. You will be paired with a partner and I will email you all the info.
4. Create 3 identical Christmas Tags and mail it to your partner by the end of the month.
5. Please NO RAKs ... just the tags.

I would appreciate it if you could help spread the news about the Tag Swap on your blogs! THANKS MUCH and I hope you will join!

TAMIKO'S CHALLENGE #5...

2010-07-15T19:49:00.002-10:00

Happy Thursday Sisters ... tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!! I wanted to let you all know that Tamiko's is having another great challenge on her blog ... check it out!!! Here's the deets on what you have to do:

Create a card or 3D project using FLOWERS - it can be just ONE flower or MANY flowers, you choose!

Please enter as many times as you like!

Deadline to enter: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 8:00pm HST

Use Mr. Linky at the bottom of Tamiko's blog to enter your project/card and the winner will be chosen by Tamiko's Creative Team. If you win, your prize will be Creepy Crew Wednesday from TGF!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

As part of Tamiko's Creative Team, I decided to do something that I have never tried ... I made an altered composition book ... check it out...

It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be! I measured the cover and cut my paper out and used my corner rounder. The hard part was when I was adhering the cover, it started going crooked to what did I do ... start peeling it off ... dang I was so afraid I would rip the paper!!! I used my MS Topiary punch around the page that one of my very, very Special Angels gave to me as a RAK ... THANKS DENISE ... I LOVE IT!!! I also decided to use Jolee's flower and bee stickers ... I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!

Thanks everyone and GOOD LUCK on Tamiko's Challenge #5 ... I know you will all do a great job.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and until we talk again ... DON'T BE AFRAID TO ATTEMPT TO REACH ONE OF YOUR GOALS BY TAKING A CHANCE ... YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE!!!

GET WELL CARD FOR ONE OF MY SWEETEST FRIENDS...

2010-06-26T04:00:00.001-10:00

One of my dearest friends is feeling under the weather and I wanted to send something cheery her way. I made this card using my MS butterfly punch because I know that she loves butterflies. I also used purple because it is one of her favorite colors! I decided to in one of my new Cheeky stamps that I got from Tamiko's. I hope this card will put a SMILE on her face...

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... MAKE SOMEONE SMILE!!!

JUNE OCS...

2010-06-25T21:05:00.001-10:00

HAPPY FRIDAY MY SISTERS!!! I hope you will all have a wonderful weekend! I wanted to share what my partner for the June OCS Mary Bennett created ... Mary is such a sweetie and I love the card she made for me ... sooo pretty ... check it out...

Isn't that the cutest ... thank you Mary! I am totally hooked on the MS punch around the page punches! For Mary's card, I used the lady bug punch and I hope Mary likes it ... here's what I came up with...

I'm really happy with how my card turned out! If you want to join in the fun for July, sign up on my BFF Linda's blog!

Thank you for stopping by and until we talk again ... IT DOESN'T HURT TO ASK FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED WITH THE OUTCOME...

NEW CHALLENGE OVER AT TAMIKO'S...

2010-06-15T05:00:00.010-10:00

Happy Tuesday Sisters! Boy Summer has really arrived and I am feeling the HEAT ... gotta start hitting the beaches soon to "cool off" ... no bikini for this body ... only bathing suit top & board shorts!! HAHAHAHA!!!

Anyway, I wanted to let you know that Tamiko's is having yet another challenge ... go check it out for all the details ... it's SHAKER BOX TIME girls!!! Ever since Joy (the famous Shaker Queen) taught me how to make these, I have FALLEN IN LOVE with them. Here's what I made as part of the Creative Team. I decided to use my MS Monarch Butterfly punch ... I'm starting to LOVE the punch around the page look...

Here's a closeup shot...

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all enjoy the Summer and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE ISLANDS!!!

MAY OCS...

2010-06-04T05:00:00.003-10:00

Can you believe it's me again??? Two posts in 1 week ... AMAZING!!! As most of you know, Teri created this funfilled monthly card swap and recently passed the torch to my BFF Linda and myself. Linda's been doing all the work lately ... THANKS LINDA ... and I am standing in the sidelines until it becomes too much for her and will gladly jump in and help when she gives me the word.

I was very happy to be partnered with McCline Mendiola of Las Vegas, Nevada. McCline is new to blogland and hope you all can find the time to check her blog out. I created this card using one of my favorite images from Belles 'n Whistles called "Wishes". I think she is just the sweetest litttle girl making a wish in the Wishing Well ... LOVE IT!!! Here's what I created...

I hope McCline likes it ... I had lots of FUN coloring this image! I can't wait to see what McCline creates!

Thanks for coming by and until we talk again ... MAKE A WISH!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S JUNE ALREADY???

2010-06-01T20:31:00.001-10:00

Hello everyone out there in Blogland!!! Hope you are all enjoying LIFE and spending time with people who are important to you! Since it's June 1st, TGF is having a new release and you can get the CUTEST new Cheekys over at Tamiko's where shipping is always free with a $25 purchase! TGF is also releasing the new set called Roll Call. Here is the card I created with a new image called "Summer". I decided to use her because it was soooo HOT when I was crafting and it made me think of being at the beach and floating around in the water!!! I hope you like it...

I want to apologize for not faithfully visiting all your blogs, but believe me when I say that I truly ENJOY what you all create and you are all such an inspiration to me!! Life is so full of juggling work, children, pets, and everything else that comes at you. Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... STOP AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY AROUND YOU!!!

TAMIKO'S CHALLENGE #3...

2010-05-15T08:38:00.002-10:00

HAPPY SATURDAY EVERYONE! I wanted to let you know of a fun challenge going on at Tamiko's right now ... here's the details:

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month, this month's challenge is to create a scrapbook page! Here's the requirements:

Create a 6x6 scrapbook page
Incorporate the color black somewhere on the page
One entry per person
Post your entry using Mr. Linky on Tamiko's Blog
Winner will be chosen by the Creative Team

Deadline is: Friday, May 21, 2010

Winners page to be posted on Tamiko's!

Prize pack includes a variety of embellishments and paper!!

I don't scrapbook, so it was a bit of a challenge for me, but I hope you like what I created as part of the Creative Team...

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!! Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... TRY SOMETHING NEW!!!

GO AND CHECK OUT THIS BLOG CANDY...

2010-05-05T14:29:00.003-10:00

Hello all! Just wanted to tell you to check out Jodie's FABOULOUS blog candy ... wowee!!! Look at what you can win ... isn't that awesome!!!

Will post something real soon. TTYL!

APRIL OCS...

2010-05-03T05:00:00.001-10:00

Hello everyone! Hope this post is finding all of you happy and in good health!! I wanted to share my April OCS cards with all of you. I was lucky to be paired with Tia Iida for the month of April. Tia doesn't have a blog yet but hopefully she will start one because I was just blown away when I received Tia's card. Check it out ...

Here's the card opened ... isn't it just FABULOUS!!!

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH TIA ... I LOVE IT!!! In return, this next card is the one I made for Tia ... I hope she likes it...

As most of you know, Teri who started this awesome card swap has passed the torch on to me and my BFF Linda. I am honored that Teri has trusted us to continue her dream of people sharing their creations and making lots of new friends. I hope I don't disappoint her!

Thanks for all your special comments ... they truly inspire me just as much as all your BEAUTIFUL creations! Until we talk again ... KEEP YOUR DREAMS ALIVE!!!

FLEUR ANYA - RELEASE DAY...

2010-05-01T00:01:00.002-10:00

HAPPY MAY DAY EVERYONE! To celebrate this awesome Lei Day in Hawaii, TGF is releasing some new images and they are just the CUTEST!!! I created this Fleur Anya card for Tamiko's to showcase the new releases. Hop on over to the store and order the new images before they are gone...

Hope you all have a GREAT WEEKEND with your families, friends or significant other!! Much thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog and until we talk again ... LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!!!

NESTIES CHALLENGE AT TAMIKO'S...

2010-04-15T05:00:00.007-10:00

HAPPY THURSDAY ALL ... ONE MORE DAY BEFORE THE WEEKEND!!! I wanted to let you know to head on over to Tamiko's for yet another super duper challenge with everyone's favorites ... NESTIES! Check out Tamiko's blog to get the details.

As part of the Creative Team, here's what I came up with ... I'm really happy with how it turned out ... I hope you like it too!!

My crafting is ME TIME so I thought the saying was PERFECT! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leaving me all your SWEET comments ... I really appreciate the encouraging words! Take care all, and until we talk again ... BE STRONG FOR YOUR CHILDREN...

SOME BIRTHDAY CARDS...

2010-04-06T18:49:00.000-10:00

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! I wanted to share some birthday cards I made a while ago for some Special Angels...

For Jenny V....

For Claudie...

For Joy D. (Tamiko's)...

I hope they liked their BRAKs! I have so much more to post, but unfortunately, until my other computer gets fixed, gotta wait because all the pictures are on that hard drive!

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... ACCEPTANCE IS THE KEY!!!

NEW RELEASE DAY FOR TGF ... GET IT AT TAMIKOS...

2010-04-01T05:00:00.002-10:00

IT'S APRIL FOOL'S DAY, but no joking about this super cute stamp set that's being release today from TGF ... Oliver and Amelia are at it again and you can find them right now over at Tamiko's. As part of the DT, I created these 2 cards and actually did some paper piecing ... LOTS OF FUN!!! I hope you like my cards...

OLIVER

AMELIA

Dash on over to Tamiko's and get your sets now. I will be sharing some wedding cards I made over the last couple of weeks.

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... HAVE FUN, FUN, FUN...

GET WELL CARD FOR MY GF...

2010-03-17T06:00:00.003-10:00

Whoa sisters ... hold on to your skirts ... 2 posts in a week ... I must have a fever or something!!! LOL! I wanted to share this special card I made for my GF who is battling a dreadful, dreadful disease. I wanted to send some LOVE her way so I decided to use my Nurse Nora stamp from TGF and made a shaker card (sorry Joy, I can't stop making your FAB shaker cards). I put some Jamba Juice GCs for her to use when she needs energy ... I hope she likes it!!!

Thanks for visiting and leaving your special comments ... it really encourages me to create more! Until we talk again ... BE THANKFUL FOR YOUR HEALTH...

EASTER CARD CHALLENGE OVER AT TAMIKO'S....

2010-03-15T19:20:00.003-10:00

Happy Monday Bloggers!!! I wanted to give you the heads up of a Easter Anya challenge over at Tamiko's...

Here's what you gotta do:

Create an EASTER themed card
Use any sketch you want AND ANY STAMP YOU WANT (doesn't need to be TGF!)- it's your choice!

Use only pastel colors

Post the card on your blog or on-line gallery and use Mr. Linky shown on Tamiko's blog so she can check out your stuff!

The WINNER will be chosen by Tamiko's DT and will be able to choose ONE (ONLY ONE NOW!! LOL!) of the following Greeting Farm stamps to add to their collection:

Camille
Ebony
Stella
Ruby or
Easter Anya

Here's my creation as part of Tamiko's DT -- I hope you like it...

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and until we talk again ... TAKE A CHANCE!!!

CAMILLE & EBONY...

2010-03-04T18:24:00.001-10:00

Happy Thursday Sisters! I'm sooo happy that TGF's Camille and Ebony are now available in rubber. You can get your stamps right now over at Tamiko's. I know a lot of you like working with digi images, but I prefer to work with rubber because it's quicker for me to access the image when I need it.

I made these 2 cards as part of Tamiko's DT ... I am having so much FUN being on the DT because it challenges me and I really need that to get my rear in gear! Thanks again Joy for having me as part of your DT, trust me it's an honor for me. Okay, so here's what I created...

My Camille is a little plain, but I didn't want to put too much and take away from the pretty MS heart punch that I used. A lot of you know that I HATE to read instructions. You should have seen how much paper I wasted trying to make the punch go around nicely and fit without chopping off the hearts! LOL! Looking at the card now, I should have added a little BLING ... sigh.

Well tomorrow is ALOHA FRIDAY and then the WEEKEND!!! More time to CRAFT... Thanks for visiting and until we talk again ... CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO SOMETHING FUN!!!

OH HAPPY DAY...

2010-03-01T13:27:00.006-10:00

Happy Monday everyone ... can you believe it's March already!!?? I wanted to share some news with you ... I have the honor of being on Tamiko's DT. WOWEE, what a huge step for me ... my very first time being asked to join a DT ... I am totally blushing! Today is the release day for TGF's Happy Day and I wanted to share what I created for Tamiko's. Here's Amelia...

and here's Oliver...

Aren't they the CUTEST!!! You can get your Happy Day set over at Tamiko's ... and remember FREE SHIPPING for orders over $25 ... WHAT A DEAL!!!

Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... BE KIND AND FAITHFUL!!!

MY HUBBY FEEDS MY ADDICTION...

2010-02-25T17:39:00.003-10:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!! My Hubby is so supportive of my crafting and even asked me once if he could color an image ... of course I told him GO FOR IT ... he hasn't attempted it yet, but maybe one day he will have the feeling.

He has in the past made me many things to help me get organized (crafting table, ribbon holder, shelving, etc.). A while ago, Claudie forwarded a picture of a Copic pen holder she saw on the internet and I totally fell in love with it. I printed the picture out and asked him if he would make one for me with different dimensions so that it could fit nicely on my craft table. Here's what he came up with...

I LOVE IT ... THANK YOU HONEY!!! I have my pens separated by color family ... as you can see, I don't have very many, but now that I have the room, I will be slowly adding to my collection. Right now, I'm using bottom shelf to hold other things.

Thanks for stopping by everyone, and until we talk again, RENEW PAST FRIENDSHIPS!!!

MORE BRAKS...

2010-02-23T21:00:00.000-10:00

Hi, it's me again ... wow, I'm on a roll for posting. I wanted to share more special BRAKs I received from more Angels that are so special to me. This first card is from the FABULOUS Jodi. Look at the awesome layout and coloring ... she's my Copic Idol!

This one came all the way from Liann in Washington. I was so surprised to receive this beautiful card and goodies ... THANK YOU SO MUCH LIANN!

This card is from Rita in Massachusetts! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking of me!

This card came from Chris in Michigan! Thank you sooo much Chris!

I can't get over how I have been blessed with so many Special Angels! THANK YOU EVERYONE for stopping by, and until we talk again ... GO WITH THE FLOW...

TERI'S FEBRUARY OCS...

2010-02-22T19:18:00.004-10:00

Hello everyone! Happy Monday!!! Today, I wanted to share with you my card for Teri's awesome monthly one card swap. I was honored to be partnered with Kim Y ... you should check out her FAB creations. I wanted to use the new stamps from TGF's Cheeky collection. I decided to use Rockabilly which I of course bought from my BBF's online store. Check out all the bargains you can get over at Tamiko's. Okay, so here's my card...

I jacked the frame layout from SCS but had to alter the measurements so the window would be bigger to fit my image. Hey Joy, I did MATH ... LOL! I hope Kim likes it!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by ... I really appreciate it! Until we talk again ... LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT A FRIEND...

BRAKS...

2010-02-19T21:03:00.005-10:00

HELLO EVERYONE ... BOY IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE I POSTED!!! I hope you are all doing great and having lots of FUN creating! I had a birthday last month and wanted to share some BRAKs that I received from my Special Angels!

This first BRAK is from Jenny V. Look at all the goodies she sent me. Jenny is sooo sweet and I'm sure you have checked your blog out for all her wonderful creations ... THANK YOU JENNY!!!

This one is from the awesome Joni! She did such an awesome job with the card and oh so pretty box that held all my wonderful goodies! THANK YOU JONI!!!

This next one is from the FABULOUS MICHELLE U. I know you have seen all of Michelle's unbelievable creations on her blog! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH MICHELLE...

Okay this one is from the Shaker Queen herself ... Joy U. Man she gave me a WHOLE TRUCKLOAD of goodies. Even her beautiful daughter Taelyn made a card for me. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Okay, last but not least is this creation from Cami ... straight from the catalog of Victoria Secret... I had such a huge SMILE when I saw this card ... it's so original ... I have never seen a card like this before...

This is the back of the card ... something you will never catch me wearing!!! I was laughing ... more like snorting when I saw this ... If I even attempted to wear something like this it would get LOST AND NEVER BE FOUND!!! She even put a heart tattoo with my Honey and my initials! LOVE YOU SO MUCH CAMI...

I am so blessed to have so many Angels looking after me!!! Your friendships means more to me that you can ever imagine!!! I LIKE CRY NOW... In my next post, I will be sharing more BRAKs. Thanks for visiting and until we talk again ... CHERISH YOUR FRIENDSHIPS!!!

GUESS WHO'S BACK....

2010-01-19T20:08:00.007-10:00

Hello all my Sisters! First off, I must apologize from the bottom of my heart for failing to upkeep my blog and for also not faithfully commenting on all your fabulous creations. I have been very busy taking care of my new baby Bella, making things for craft fairs, and just plain going crazy with the Holidays. Here's a picture of how much Bella has grown since November.

After much grief from my BFF (you all know who that is), and also Joy U's "comments", here goes... To begin, I want to share my OCS cards for November, December and January ... yes I know it's old news, but I want to acknowledge the beautiful cards I received while playing Teri's OCS. Here's Joy U.'s "Alice" card she made for me ... I must say I LOVE IT ...

Check out the bling on Alice's sandals...

Here's my card for Joy...

My OSC partner for December was Elena. She made this precious butterfly card for me...

Thanks Elena ... I LOVE IT! In return, I made this shaker card for Elena. Joy U. aka the Shaker Queen was so gracious to show me how she makes her FAB creations. Thanks Joy!

For January, I was partnered with Brenda aka the Punch Queen ... uhhh the pressure was on!!! Look at this beautiful card Brenda made...

This is the inside of the card...

Okay, here's my January card for Brenda ... I hope she likes it!

Sorry for the long post, but I have so much to share with you! Next, I will be posting some BRaks that I received from some blogging sisters. Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... WISHING THE SUFFERING PEOPLE IN HAITI GET QUICK RELIEF....

A NEW ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY...

2009-11-23T17:34:00.006-10:00

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!!!

MY OCTOBER OSC WATERFALL CARD...

2009-11-10T04:15:00.001-10:00

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!!!

OCTOBER OCS...

2009-11-09T17:56:00.005-10:00

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!!!

WOWEE A BLOG AWARD FROM CAMI AND BRENDA...

2009-11-03T11:27:00.014-10:00

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!!!

TIME SURE FLIES WHEN...

2009-11-02T19:28:00.008-10:00

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!!!

SEPTEMBER OCS...

2009-10-04T11:01:00.009-10:00

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!!!

FEATURED ALOHA BLOGGER...

2009-10-02T08:00:00.002-10:00

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!!!

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

2009-09-30T14:39:00.004-10:00

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!!!

NEW LOCAL SISTER IN BLOGLAND...

2009-09-23T08:02:00.002-10:00

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!

SEPTEMBER OCS...

2009-09-21T18:44:00.004-10:00

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!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RISA...

2009-09-15T04:00:00.004-10:00

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!!!

MORE RAKS RECEIVED...

2009-09-13T17:06:00.005-10:00

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!!!

WOWEE ... NEW BLOGWEAR

2009-09-08T15:48:00.004-10:00

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!!!

ANOTHER SPECIAL RAK TO SHARE...

2009-09-02T18:00:00.012-10:00

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!!!

MY THANK YOU TO 3 SPECIAL ANGELS...

2009-08-31T18:44:00.009-10:00

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!!!

JEN'S ALOHA RAK FOR AUGUST...

2009-08-24T18:40:00.006-10:00

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!!!

RAKS FROM 3 SPECIAL ANGELS...

2009-08-19T18:51:00.007-10:00

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!!!

OCS FOR AUGUST...

2009-08-17T18:43:00.005-10:00

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!!

FUN AND FABULOUS EVENT...

2009-08-16T17:21:00.010-10:00

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!!!

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A SWEET ANGEL...

2009-08-13T19:38:00.005-10:00

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!!!

RAK FROM MY BFF...

2009-08-11T17:56:00.005-10:00

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!!!

OCS CARD FOR AUGUST...

2009-08-09T17:51:00.009-10:00

Happy Sunday Everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend! I was lucky to meet Michelle U. and her DD Amara at Denise's house several weeks ago. They are both such a joy and I am so happy to have finally met them in person!

As most of you know, Teri organizes a month OCS. If you haven't joined the fun, check out Teri's blog for the monthly signups. For August, I was partnered with Michelle and she sent me the most beautiful shaker card. If you look at it very closely, you will notice that she added stickles to the flower and sentiment. Boy, if you could see this card IRL, you would be so amazed ... check it out...

As an added bonus, I got the most precious note from her DD Amara! Amara recently started school, and look at how well she writes ... very impressive! She's already starting to have the creative knack just like her Mommy!

THANK YOU MICHELLE AND AMARA you both are so SWEET!!! Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... STAY DRY AND AWAY FROM THE STORM!

AWESOME CARDS AND AWARDS FROM SOME SPECIAL ANGELS...

2009-08-04T18:46:00.014-10:00

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share some awards and cards that I have recently received. I am humbled by everyone being so kind and sending them my way.

This first one is from Kelli B. Thank you Kelli! I pass this awesome award to ALL OF YOU who visit me because your comments truly mean a lot to me...

This award is from Cami! Cami has been so sweet to me from the very beginning and I still haven't met her in person ... soon I hope! This award also goes to EVERYONE because I cannot just pick 3 people ... you guys mean too much to me...

From Denise ... she is truly an Angel...

From Jamee ... Eddie's #1 Girlfriend...

From Brenda ... the Punch Art Queen...

July OCS Card from Jodi ... I LOVE IT ... Thanks Jodi!

Thanks you everyone for the awards and beautiful cards ... I am so touched beyond words! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... GIVE SOMEONE SPECIAL A HUG & KISS!

ALOHA RAK RECEIVED...

2009-08-03T17:41:00.003-10:00

Happy Monday Sisters! I was lucky to participate on Jen's Aloha Rak for July. Chris Domino of Michigan sent me this AWESOME set of notecards and on top of that, added 2 stamp sets. Isn't that image the cutest!!! Thank you Chris for your thoughtfulness and I can't wait to see more of your lovely creations.

Thanks for stopping by to leave your sweet comments, and until we talk again ... BE PATIENT WITH OTHERS!!

JODI'S SUPER BLOG CANDY...

2009-08-03T08:41:00.005-10:00

Hey Sisters, hop on over to Jodi's blog (Inked Inspirations) and check out her super blog candy. I can't believe how generous she is. She's giving away 6 of these...

THANKS JODI FOR BEING SO SUPER SWEET!

JEN'S ALOHA RAK...

2009-08-01T17:30:00.001-10:00

Hi All! I decided to play in Jen's Aloha RAK for the month of July. The idea was to make 5 notecards for your partner. A lightbulb went off over my head and I remembered that I had purchased some really pretty Laura Ashley embossed notecards on one of my last trips to Michael's in Vegas. I rummaged through all my stuff and FOUND IT ... YIPPEE! Yes Linda, if you were organized, you would be able to find things too! LOL! I just gotta get my digs into my BFF because she's always telling me how messy her craft room is. I dared her to send me a BEFORE and AFTER picture but she refused. She thinks that I would post it ... I would never do such a thing ... heehee!!! Oh sorry, I had ADD for a moment ... now back to my Aloha RAK. I decided to add purse images, ribbons and dew drops to the card and wholla ... here's the end product.

My partner is Tina Curtis in Canada, and I hope she likes it! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... STAY COOL!!!

A FUNFILLED DAY OF CRAFTING...

2009-07-27T19:55:00.005-10:00

Happy Monday All! As you probably read on several blogs, yesterday, Denise was kind enough to open her beautiful home to some of us Island crafting sisters (Denise, her DD Jamee, Linda, Jenny V., Joni H., Teri, Joy & Taelyn, Michelle U. & Amara, Janis, Dawne, Nicky and Jodi Lee. We shared our stamps with each other, and everyone was busy stamping images for future projects. Once all the ladies arrived and started socializing, I told Denise that it started to sound like a Chinese Restaurant with everyone talking at the same time. LOL! It was really nice to just relax and work on whatever projects we brought. Look at all the beautiful RAKs that the girls made...

I also received a bonus RAK from Dawne ... it matches the bag that Jamee gave me last month...

Last but not least, Denised blessed me with one of her special framed creations ... I almost dropped to the floor when I saw it ... check it out...

THANK YOU SO MUCH DENISE ... it will hold a special place on my desk so I can just admire it every day! Thanks for stopping by everyone, and until we talk again ... BE KIND TO OTHERS!

NEW PROJECT FOR SOME SPECIAL LADIES...

2009-07-26T07:02:00.007-10:00

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! Here's a project I have been working on for some special ladies. I jacked the idea from Rina (Heartful Stamping) you really need to check her blog out because she is just one SUPER CREATOR and on top of that, I got to meet her in person at Jen's house one day and she is just the SWEETEST. She had posted some awesome altered mini notepads, and I remembered that I had a whole bunch that I bought to make another project. So, I decided to make these with my HK dies that I had bought from J's a while ago. Here's some of the different variations I made ... hope you like it...

Well girls, I'm off to get ready for a FUNFILLED day of crafting. I'll post about it later. Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

OMG ... MORE WONDERFUL RAKS FROM SPECIAL SISTERS...

2009-07-25T17:19:00.010-10:00

Happy Saturday All! I feel so humbled by all these RAKs I have been receiving. I have made so many new friends that I feel so blessed. This first beautiful card is from my GGF Denise. She has been so kind to me and I am so happy to have met her and her DD Jamee ...

This next RAK came all the way from Las Vegas. Marisa is such a special person and loving Mom. I was so surprised when I got her package in the mail yesterday. THANK YOU SO MUCH MARISA! Look at this beautiful card and all these goodies...

In today's mail, I got these goodies from Brenda (Sweet as a Gumdrop). Brenda has a special talent with all per punch art. She is so kind to share her creations with us, and you just have to check out her blog. Brenda send me the cutest HK notepad holder and mini post it keychain. Now I can carry it with me and make a list of all the craft things I want to get ... heehee... THANKS BRENDA!

Brenda also gave me this spcial award, and I want to pass it on to all my followers because you all have made an impact on my life and inspire me to no end...

Last, but not least, I got to meet Michele (My Simple Crafts) and her DD is just the cutest. Okay peeps, there is nothing simple about Michele's creations so check out her blog ... you won't be sorry! Michele is not able to attend a little crafting get together at Denise's house tomorrow, but she took the time to make this special RAK. THANK YOU SO MUCH MICHELE and it was really nice to finally meet you!

She also gave me this special award and I want to spread the Aloha to all my blogging sisters!

Thanks for bearing with my long post today, and until we talk again ... SEND SOME ALOHA TO SOMEONE SPECIAL!

STAMP 'N SCRAP HAWAII'S VERY FIRST CHALLENGE...

2009-07-21T20:51:00.007-10:00

Hi Everyone! Stamp 'n Scrap Hawaii is having their first challenge. You don't have to live in Hawaii to participate so check it out ... you won't be disappointed. This was a sketch challenge. I attended a wedding on Sunday so I decided to use the sketch as my card for the special couple. The wedding colors were blue & white and here is what I came up with...

I can't wait for the next challenge that they will have. So much fun ... thanks to Jen and her Design Team for coming up with this new blog! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE MOMENT!

I almost forgot to answer the challenge question: The area code for Hawaii is "808".

GOT TO MEET A SPECIAL BLOGGING SISTER...

2009-07-20T18:29:00.004-10:00

It's Monday Girls and I hope you all had a great weekend! On Saturday, I had the honor of meeting Eunice (A Star for Chiemi). I wanted to give her some paper so we hooked up in Waipio and spent over an hour just talking stories. Eunice is such a sweet person, and her creations are so AWESOME ... you should check her blog out! I was so happy to meet another blogging sister, and she was so nice to surprise me with this special gift. She made a note paper holder for me...

Isn't it PRETTY!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH EUNICE! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... SURPRISE SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT!

TERI'S ONE CARD SWAP FOR JULY...

2009-07-19T15:52:00.003-10:00

Happy Sunday Everyone! As most of you know, Teri organizes this fun and fantastic OCS every month. For the month of July, I was honored to be paired with Jodi Lee. You all know the FABULOUS creations that Jodi creates so I was really nervous about being paired with her. Anyway, I shook my fears away and made this card for her using an image I got from Denise. I had the pleasure of meeting Jodi at J's and she is just the SWEETEST person. Here's my card for Jodi...

I sure hope Jodi likes my card. If you are interested in playing, sign ups are already being taken by Teri so check it out here. Thanks for spending some time with me and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE!

SPECIAL THANKS TO SOME OF MY BLOGGING SISTERS...

2009-07-18T19:27:00.004-10:00

Happy Saturday All! I have been blessed with special friends who have been spoiling me with RAKs. This first one is from the SPECIAL little girl who is the reason I have joined Blogland. Teri made this super cute Owl french fry box ... check it out...

Look at the surprise that was in the box ... these CUTE STAMPS...

THANK YOU SO MUCH TERI for being so encouraging to me and being such an inspiration to my creations. LOVE YAH!

This next one is a thank you card from a sweet girl ... Jamee. She just loves TWILIGHT (just like my crazy BFF) so I decided to buy her the Edward stamp from TGF. I also bought one for my BFF, but I found out that she bought her own (I knew I should have told that crazy woman that something special would be coming her way) ... oh well, all I can say is OH EDDIE...

Thanks for stopping by today, and until we talk again ... THANK THE ANGELS THAT WATCH OVER YOU!

RAKS FROM THE FABULOUS MOTHER & DAUGHTER TEAM...

2009-07-16T19:27:00.006-10:00

Happy Thursday Sisters! I have the pleasure of knowing the sweetest Mother/Daughter team on the Island ... Denise and Jamee are the GREATEST PEOPLE! Their blogs bring me so much joy and inspiration! On top of that, they share the most patient and caring husband/father ... he even let's them open their home to some "crazy" ladies ... yes Linda, I'm talking about you!

They recently went on a vacation to Las Vegas since Jamee is now "legal" ... I can't even remember what I was doing when I was 21 ... sigh... Anyway, they surprised me with these goodies ... the first one is from Jamee. She got me this HUGE PURPLE pen and key chain that says "Princess" on it ...

This next one is from Denise. As sick as she was, she took the time to go shopping and gave me all these goodies. That's Denise, always thinking of other first...

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART ladies ... you guys ROCK! Thanks for stopping by and visiting me ... until we talk again, ENJOY LIFE!

HIMAWARI BABY CHALLENGE...

2009-07-13T18:42:00.004-10:00

Okay ladies, here goes ... my VERY FIRST time participating in a challenge ... NO MAKING FUN OKAY! Denise is having a Himawari Baby Challenge so I decided to take the plunge and this is what I came up with...

I used my SU paper, nesties and flowers from Roses on Paper. I'm happy with how it turned out and hope you like it too. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and until we talk again ... TAKE A CHANCE!

BIRTHDAY CARD FOR A SWEET GIRL...

2009-07-12T13:55:00.005-10:00

Happy Sunday Sisters! I went to my GF's daughter's first birthday party last night. It was a "princess" theme for the party so I decided to use my Princess Anya image.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATELYN ... thanks for letting us help you celebrate your special day!

Boy this weekend went by so quickly. I've been working on some projects and hope to be posting them soon ... I'm stuck right now and hopefully I can figure out what I want to do soon. Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... BE THANKFUL!

DAWNE'S BLOG ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY...

2009-07-12T13:24:00.002-10:00

Dawne is celebrating her 1 year blog anniversary. Go and check out all the loot she's giving away! CONGRATULATIONS DAWNEY YOUR BLOG IS SO INSPIRATIONAL! I'm so happy to have met you through blogland!

HAPPY MAIL ... SURPRISE RAK FROM MICHELLE U.

2009-07-10T17:28:00.006-10:00

Happy Friday Sisters! I got a surprise RAK in the mail from Michelle (Mushi's Creative Inspirations). OMG, you should see it IRL ... it is SOOO CUTE! Michelle made this crayon box with the prettiest DP, and topped it off with Hello Kitty and used ribbon that said "friends" on it (it's super cute)! Check it out...

Inside the box, there was a matching HK note card ... look at how pretty it is! On top of that, Michelle gave me all these goodies (crystal mosaic stickers, cupcake brads, pretty pink polka dot ribbon, and the cutest HK charm I have ever seen!).

Boy, I feel so special ... THANK YOU MICHELLE ... you are just too SWEET!

I hope you all have a great weekend filled with fun and CRAFTING! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... ENJOY THE COMPANY OF A FRIEND!

BIRTHDAY RAK FOR JODI...

2009-07-08T17:39:00.009-10:00

Today is a very special day ... IT'S JODI'S (INKED INSPIRATIONS) BIRTHDAY!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODI! On top of that, Jodi is giving away blog candy ... she is just too generous ... don't forget to check it out.

I participate in Jen's Birthday RAK and wanted to help celebrate Jodi's special day. I made this LV box (filled with goodies) and sent it to Jodi ... I hope she likes it! I can't show you the goodies because I want Jodi to be surprised...

I got the instructions for the box from Maria's blog, used my spellbinders, a flower accent, and one of my Ketto images, which I colored with my Copics. To make it more like a present, I tied ribbon around it, but didn't take a picture because it was blocking too much of the image. If you want to join in Jen's Birthday RAK, check our her blog here.

Hope you are enjoying your birthday Jodi and I bet your hubby has something special planned for you... Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE!!!

POST-IT NOTE RAKS GIVEN TO FRIENDS...

2009-07-07T18:49:00.004-10:00

Happy Tuesday Sisters! A while ago, Joy (A Place to Be Me) made a whole bunch of post-it note holders. She inspired me so much that I had to "jack" her idea ... SORRY JOY, but you my Idol!! I made a bunch to give to some GFs at work so I want to share some pictures of them with you...

Okay, I have a confession to make ... I made these before Joy did her tutorial and I had a hard time with the post-it notes slipping off. So, I made the mistake of mentioning it to my BFF (you all know who that is) and she YELLED AT ME saying "Didn't you put double stick tape on the back of the post-its???" to which I replied "No, why supposed to???" She just gave me the look and let out a HUGE sigh... LOL! I just LOVE my BFF!!!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog, and until we talk again ... DON'T LET NEGATIVITY GET YOU DOWN!!!

HUGE BLOG CANDY FROM MICHELLE...

2009-07-02T16:38:00.002-10:00

Michelle of Mushi's Creative Inspirations is having a huge blog candy giveaway to celebrate her 1 year anniversary of blogland. You MUST check her blog out because she has the CUTEST creations and you will not be sorry. Congratulations Michelle on this milestone ... LOVE your blog!

RAKS RECEIVED ON SUNDAY...

2009-06-30T17:08:00.008-10:00

Happy Tuesday All! I still can't get over how much FUN I had on Sunday at Denise's house. Thanks again Denise and Jim for having us over. I wanted to show you all the AWESOME RAKS I received from my blogging sisters. This first one is from Denise ... it's just as gorgeous as she is! The folder was filled with images too...

This second RAK is from her daughter Jamee ... boy was I surprised to get this PURPLE Pochaco bag ... OMG, it's so pretty that I don't even want to get it dirty...

Next is a crayon box from my BFF (YOU ALL KNOW WHO THAT IS) ... I love it ... it was filled with the prettiest flowers. Thank you Linda!

These images came from Dawney's Dustin Pike collection ... I can't wait to make something with them! Dawney is even CRAZIER than me and my BFF put together ... LOL!

This RAK is from Nicky. Can you believe she stayed up until 3am making these goodie favors for us ... it was filled with YUMMY CHOCOLATE REISIN ... I'm not sharing these goodies! Thank you so much Nicky...

This is is from Jenny V. She is the cutest ... so sweet and tiny. She made furikake chex mix and put them in a pretty container with a vinyl HK cut from her Cricut ... so creative huh! Thanks Jenny!

Then, we got a surprise visit from Joni H. She gave me this super cute box and it had so many goodies. Thank you so much Joni!

Last but not least, Denise had a lucky name drawing. She put all of our names in a bag and her hubby Jim picked 2 names. One of them was MINE, and I got this cutest post-it note holder. Thanks D Girl!

I can't wait for our next get together and maybe I will be able to finish a project this time! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... HUG A FRIEND!

FUN DAY OF CRAFTING...

2009-06-28T19:40:00.012-10:00

Happy Sunday Sisters! I had so much fun today crafting with some of our blogging sisters. Denise was gracious enough to open her beautiful home to us ... THANK YOU D GIRL! Okay, I got to play with my BFF Linda, Jamee, Dawney, Nicky, and Jenny V. Boy, talk about having FUN! We shared our stamps with each other, so I spent most of the day stamping images from everyone's stash. In fact, I think that's ALL I did, other than talking, eating, and watching everyone else do stuff .

Denise is just as mental as ever ... man she is hyper! Dawney is a gas ... she brought SO MUCH STUFF to Denise's house and we kept teasing her about how much she brought, and on top of that, spent half the day talking before she started creating. Eh Dawney, don't forget to email me your birth certificate. LOL! Nicky is so sweet and quiet, and sadly had to leave so only stayed for about an hour. Jamee was so quiet and I think she is the winner of creating the most during the whole day. Jenny is such a sweetie ... she is so tiny, and I hope my BFF neva scare her with all her nonsense. On top of all that, I got to meet Joni H. because she stopped by before going to out with her family (she has the cutest children). Thanks Joni for my surprise RAK! You should check out these ladies' blogs because they have some super awesome creations.

I made these accordion folders that Enjoli had on her blog. She was kind enough to put a link to Adela's tutorial so I decided to take a chance and try to make them. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out...

Tomorrow I will post all the awesome RAKs I received today. Thanks for stopping by, and until we talk again ... SHARING IS CARING!

FOOTBALL BIRTHDAY CARD...

2009-06-27T09:30:00.004-10:00

Hello Bloggers ... HAPPY SATURDAY! Quick post for me before I leave to do Mommy duties. Last Saturday, my family went to a 1st Birthday Party at Dole Ballrooms. The theme of the party was football, so I decided to use my football Ian stamp to make this card. I tried to use UH colors but was a little embarrassed to find out that the theme was "Dallas Cowboys"! Oh well, I hope the family didn't notice my booboo...

At the party, they had a Reggae group playing ... Ooklah the Moc. I really enjoyed their music. At one point, I started "skanking" and my 2 boys looked at me at said "Oh Mom, that's just not right, sit down!" How rude yah! If only they knew that in my younger days, I had some mean "moves". LOL! Hey, after all, I did meet their Dad at a nightclub in 1976, where he fell in love with my MOVES! HAHAHAHA...

Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... DANCE AND SHOW YOUR MOVES!!

RAK RECEIVED AND RAKS TO GIVE...

2009-06-24T18:44:00.008-10:00

Two more days before the weekend .. YAY!!! I received this FABULOUS RAK from a new blogging sister Elena. Boy you sisters should check her blog out ... she has some SUPER CUTE creations.

She sent me these beautiful crocheted flowers that she personally makes ... CHECK IT OUT...

I can't wait to add it to one of my creations ... stay tuned for that!

As a thank you, I sent Elena this crayon box that I saw on Joy's blog (she's one of my idols and I'm always copying her stuff ... sorry Joy) where she originally saw it on Tammy's blog ... whew, hope I got that right! I filled it with Gorjuss Girl images ... I hope she likes it!

I sent this other RAK to De because I saw a comment she left saying she didn't own any of the new Ketto images from Stamping Bella, so I decided to send her some Ketto images. I hope she likes it too...

Thanks for stopping by my Sisters and until we talk again ... GIVE A HUG!

OMG MY VERY FIRST TILDA CARD...

2009-06-23T18:13:00.005-10:00

Okay Sisters, this is my very FIRST Tilda creation! Linda, be quiet because I KNOW you are saying something. Okay, I'll explain to all of you that I had commented to my BFF that I had a hard time with the Magnolia images and couldn't figure out what I didn't like about them. So, she was quick to tell me that it was because they had NO MOUTH. However, since seeing all your FAB creations, Tilda started growing on me.

Then, when I saw this Wall stamp on Roses on Paper, I knew that I just HAD TO HAVE IT! I got it in yesterday's mail and couldn't wait to create something. Soooo, here's what I put together. I used Giggling Tilda to sit on the wall, and added butterflies. It's plain, but I kinda like it and hope you do too!

I think my picture taking has improved a little, but still working on it! Thanks for stopping by and until we talk again ... BE HAPPY!