You Make Me Smile

Finally Finished!  Well, almost.  I have a few more flowers to cut out.  Which I plan to do while watching TV. 

At our monthly meet up we have a card swap, where we sign up the  month prior.  Well, it is tomorrow night.  Nothing like the last minute to complete things.  :)  Which everyone knows that my creative juices don't usually flow until the day of.  This card, however, I did have an idea a week prior.. lol  I just had cut and stamp everything.  Which is tonight.. ha ha ha..  well like I said I am "almost" done.

This card uses: Three Bugs in a Rug print paper.  An old Stampin Up stamp and a new Hero Arts stamp.  Bazzill Card stock & SU Card stock clear 3D dots (flower centers) and SU Eyelets.  Ink is Pale Plum and Perfect Plum SU Classic Ink.

I will take a picture of my page kit completed layout tomorrow night and post it then. 

This is the week end that I meet Ali Edwards and Donna Downy.  I am so excited to be taking one of their classes.  AND TO SHOP...  I am taking my Ali Edwards book to have her sign it for me.  Not sure if Donna Downy has a book out there, maybe I should search for one so I can have her sign it for me..  hmmm.. 

Tonight is the Super Bowl.  It is pretty sad that I have no idea who is playing.  I want to say the Giants and the Bears.  (only because I think I read those somewheres on some folks blog)..  How pathetic am i..lol

Zman went to friends house to watch and asked if I wanted to go.  I said nah.  I needed to complete a few things for tomorrow nights meet up.  Because he isn't here tonight I had to take the dogs out to potty.  Holy Moly it is cold out there.  All that is missing is the snow. 

Here is another card I did a while back.  Very Simple.  Just stamped, embossed and I used watercolor pencils to color.  I accented with print ribbon.  and I used Liquid Pearls in Yellow, Blue and White to accent the cupcakes sprinkles, candle wax and the flame.

Gotta run and cut the rest of the flowers out and watch some law and order re-runs. 

How do you like me now?

Last night was the Toby Keith Concert.  It was pretty good.  I didn't really care for "Flynnville Train"  They were just weird.  Miranda Lambert was a lot better.  When Toby finally came on stage the arena was "packed".  It was amazing that for so many country music fans there isn't a country music station in North Jersey/New York City area.  Well unless you have Serious XM...  The lady that was sitting in front of us with her family (mom, hubby, and son) was literally bouncing off her seat..  She had a sign that said "I've got the Honey"..  and her sons shirt stated "Proud Kid of a Honky tonk Alumni"..  Way too cute!  I didn't buy a t-shirt as they didn't have any that looked all that appealing.  I didn't take my camera in so I am hoping that Sara sends me pictures. 

Stamping/Scrapping:  I did manage to finish my "Warm Memories" mini album today.  I had a difficult time getting into it.  I guess you can say I was in a bit of a "rut".  I like it now.  This little mini album roughly measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 but is cut to shape.  You can't tell it but I did use clear stickles on top of the "WARM" to look like shining snow.  "memories" was cut out of shimmery Blue paper and I used glossy accents to give it a raised look.  The Letters and Heart were both cut using the CRICUT. The heart is popped up.  The little heart on top is a stamp from Hero Arts.  On the cover and the back cover I stamped on the blue check with coffee cups, hearts and spoons.  The handle is made of 22 gage wire and various beads.  the pages inside were all accented with stickles, Rangers Paint Dabbers, and ribbon.  The wire is attached to the last page so that you see the steam coming from your favorite cup through each page. 

I really enjoyed making this book.  I hope my students enjoy it as well. 

Monday night is our meet-up which I still have to finish up my card swap plus ad a picture to my Memories Club Kit.  And I have to get the supplies together for our "meet up" Project.  Not sure what meet up is:  go to www.meetup.com  our group is called "The Clifton Scrapbooking Meetup Group".  You can also search for one in your area if you are not near us here in New Jersey. 

OK it is getting really late and I am a bit tired.  Will post my Card for the swap as well as my page for the Memories Kit Club. 

Friendship

I am so fortunate to have some great friends.  You know how you have those Best friends from Child hood.  My best friend from Alabama (her name is Brandie) We met in 6th grade and was best friends for so long.  However being that I joined the Navy a year after I graduated from high school and ended up in Florida for 10 years we seem to have lost that great connection that we once had.  For so long I missed that special bond that connected us.  Of course I have had and still have other friends from Alabama.  In Florida I really hadn't met someone that I could bond with like that. Until I was introduced to Rubber stamping and Scrapbooking.  Then it seemed to have opened a black hole filled with so many great people.    

Anyway this card is for all the special peeps I have met along the way.... 

This card uses:  Bazzill card stock, CTMH stamps, Marvy Scalloped Punches, Ribbon, Stampin Up Ink.  and Stickles(Fruit punch, and clear)

Hope you all enjoy!

I am sitting here listening to my IPOD, Pearl Jam.  I really like this song "Black" Acoustic is what it says on the screen.  I really like the beat.  A little mellow.  Easy listening.  I actually have my ipod shuffling through the songs which varies from Kid Rock, Pearl Jam, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dixie Chix, Josh Groban, Il Divo..  What a variety right?  I even have some Christmas music on here.  I guess I should have Zman take it off... for now.  :) 

Is it Thursday or Friday.  I feel as though it should be Friday.  hmmm well I am off to dream land..  Maybe watch some Law and Order re-runs for a little down time.

2007 Goals

Well it is almost Feb 2007 and I am just now sitting down to state my goals.  I figured that I would put them down so that they would seem a little more real than just in my head.  I am assuming this is normal to other folks as well. lol

1.  Better my relationship with my Hubby and my family and friends.

2.  Get better working skills at the store and do more samples and classes. 

3.  Be a better person.  Physically and emotionally. 

4.  get ORGANIZED....  (HELP IMAN!!!!)

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I have a lot planned for this month.

~Feb 2nd Toby Keith Concert.  YEAH!!!! With a few of my fav peeps.  Iman, Heather, Sara and Sandy (Heathers Mom)

~Feb 10 - 11 Scrapbowl in Virginia.  We are taking Classes with Ali Edwards and Donna Downy.  Again with my fav peeps: Iman, Heather, and Sara. 

~Feb 23 - 25 Club Scrap MINI Retreat up in New York. 

I am so excited for each of these events.  and I will post pics as soon as I get them..lol

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Today I had lunch at Paneras with my friend Annette.  Oh my gosh.  They have the best Cesar Salad.  and Annette ordered the French Onion Soup in a Bread Bowl.  It just looked delicious.  Annette is my Director for Mary Kay.  Yep you guessed it I am an official Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.  If you need anything go to:  www.marykay.com/annazuniga.

This evening I went to Michaels and bought a few new magazines.  Going to preview them before bed tonight..  :)  Iman is a great persuader when it is for scrapbooking, stamping & shopping..  :)  My favorite 3 S's..  Scrapbooking, Stamping, and Shopping..  ha ha ha  I just came up with that...lol  Too Stinking Cute!  After our moment of getting our fix we went to the Tick Tock Diner for Dinner.  We had a great time just chatting and looking at the magazines briefly. 

Tomorrow I am going to upload a card I did.  So keep checking back in.