Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Great weekend & I SCRAPPED!!

Yes I did scrap! LOL We will get to that a little later.

This weekend I took a quick trip to Atlanta...I make that drive SO quick now lol. It's insane lol. I was back home Saturday by 1pm I think, so I was there and gone real quick like lol.

I had lunch with my awesome tweeps lol. I introduced them by their twitter name and my brother was like Oooooooooooooooooook? lol It was too funny lol. YES I know their real names lol.

We had a great lunch at Fox Sports Grill even though they didn't have the nachos Lisa wanted lol.

I left there and did some shopping with the kids...

I acted a plum fool in Gail K fabrics like I ALWAYS do when I go...I buy pretty fabric. I hardly EVER buy fabric with a pattern in mind. It does happen, but not often. I just buy fabric that's pretty and bring it home lol.

Later that evening I had the PLEASURE of meeting the one and only Lady Lee!!! If you click the link you can read her take on our meeting lol. She is HILARIOUS. Meek and mild my booty! LOL

She is SUPER sweet and made me THE BEST COOKIES OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGG They were SO GOOD. I have a few left and I am NOT sharing. PERIOD. WITH ANYONE lol.

She gave me some super special stuff that is going to GREAT use lol. I had a ball! She doesn't take too many pics and post online but if you look on her a little closely you can see a couple lol.

Here is a pic of our food though:

LAWD. That's about all I can say...except for those mushrooms lol.

Nowwwww LadyLee has been a blessing to me. I've said that before but she REALLY has so I wanted to make something for her to encourage her:

It's a really simple Scripture mini album. She loved it. I was soooo glad.

Y'all know I haven't scrapped since I tried to do that mini album of Patrick for Tony. I just couldn't and I stopped scrapping all together. I think this has me to where I want to start again, and I want to work on Patricks album again for Tony.

Alright, that's all I have!
Toodles!

Weekend wrap up...

Helloooo eeryyybody!! LOL

Did y'all have a good weekend?!?! Mine was SUPERB...let's get started lol

I went to paint pottery with Kisha and some other ladies who shall remain NAMELESS lol and we had a great time. A few pics....

 
I'm going to paint what she painted next time lol.

 
I worked on a Christmas gift ;)

  

**waves** lol. I HATE the way the zipper on my jacket doesn't lay flat! LOL. HOW can I fix that next time? I think I know...I'm ready to make it again lol.

Went to see NEW FREAKING MOON!!! IT WAS INSANE!!!!!!! LOL

The line to get in....

 
oh and this....

  

IT WAS SO INSANE LOL.

It wasn't like this for Twilight lol. AT ALL lol.

The girls and I walked over to B&N to get some starbucks to keep us warm lol

 
FORGETTING it was NOT Friday night, we quickly had to walk BACK to the movies lol. They close at 10 on Thursdays....BOOOO lol

 
LOVE this pic of them!!!

 
Kayla didn't want to take a pic lol.

And don't worry...they only had cocoa lol.

 
FINALLY inside lol

 
Kayla decided to take a little nap before the movie started. She kinda dozed on and off during the first  half but was awake for the second half lol. She did good. lol

 
This one, on the other hand was WIDE awake. AND she lost her voice lol. She was sending me text messages during the movie lol. So sad lol.

We had a great time. I love spending time with the kids. The girls are really growing up. *sigh*

I spent some much needed time with my Grandparents. Granddad would NOT let me take a pic of him lol. I got one but it wasn't good lol.

 
My Grandma is a MESS!!! LOL.  I had the heaviest heart and she sure did make it better. That's my Grandgrand! LOL

We went to a local"lighting ceremony"

We did some window shopping...

 
She was IN LOVE with the MAC lol,....once you go MAC lol..

 
Aj wasn't happy lol.

Jaelyn was somewhere drooling over the ipods lol.

We got cookies from Mrs. Fields....

  

Had to get one for myself.,...the snowflake ya know? LOL

The kids made friends and watched the parade...

 
Aj wondered why the men had on skirts lol

 
LOL

Jaelyn took pics through her glasses lol

 
There were fireworks....

 

And a final pic lol

  

I had a "crop" at my house lol. NOT much got done lol. We did eat and laugh lol. THis is why I don't GO to crops lol. Imma do better though.

I DID scrap. I'll take pics of what I started when I finish it lol. Sorry Kisha...didn't finish  lol.

  

She lurves my camera. I told her I put the neck strap on EVERYBODY lol.

 
They were telling secrets lol...ummmhmm lol

 
Aj LOVES the camera lol. He has gotten a hair cut lol

 
Yes, there was some scrapping going on lol

 
I was on the table lol. I know my limits lol.

 
LOL a farewell shot lol.

Whew...NOW I'mma go to sleep! LOL

Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

 

Let's play catch up.....

Okkkk a few things first:

• If I gave you a password keep it. I didn't realize that once I protected my blog it wouldn't show up in a reader. It might go back to private. Just depends on how some things work out.

• www.adriennenixon.com is no longer valid. I had to stop the domain mapping on my site for a while. Please use www.adrienneslittleworld.typepad.com to access my blog.

• Comment moderation is on, this is just temporary.

ummmmmm I think that is it lol.

Sooooooooooooooooo what have you guys been up to!?!? LOL

A LOT has been going on over here...I'm going to try to get you all up to speed lol.

My brother kept my kids for a few days in Atlanta, and Tony and I were home.....lawd...we were like kids lol. We stayed out on some kinda date just enjoying each other lol.

We even bought an icecream cake to celebrate being child free for a few days lol

Before that, I got this:

 

OMG. NO WORDS. SO GOOD.

A couple pics of me and my boo lol

 

 

We went to Outback to celebrate a good friends birthday...I haven't been to outback in YEARS. It was really good.

 

They embarassed the mess out of him lol. Too funny lol.

NO we didn't take our kids lol. Eerryybody was mad lol. They got to spend a little time with their Uncle Andre lol.

Oh..me and my girlsssssssssssssssssssss

In crafty news....

Of COURSE I have been sewing lol. I have scheduled a few reviews to post over the next few days. I am SO ready to sew for the fall!?!? OMG. I've already started planning lol.

I did some scrapping...I've done more but can't show those JUST yet...I'm submitting again :-)

But I can show you this:

 

aint it purrrrrrrrrrty lol

AND lookie, lookie, lookie...

 

I FINALLY started on my quilt. This is my first one ever so of course it will be simple. When batting goes on sale at Hancock again I'm going to get some and finish it up. I'm going to do MACHINE QUILTING on it myself lol. NOTHING by hand. NO MAAM!!

Ok..that's it for me! I hope y'all have a fantabulous weekend!!!

Toodles!

Scrap, scrap, SCRAPPIES!!!!!!!!!!!

I am FINALLY posting these layouts lol.






And there you have it LOL.  See I do still scrap! LOL. Now let me pick up my knitting and beads! LOL

Y'all have a great Saturday! lol

Toodles!

Scrap-Scrap-Scrap HAPPY

(click all pics to enlarge)

Beautiful @ 13

 

Really love this one of Jaelyn :-)

I've started using all those pins I collected hoarded lol. Who are they made by again!? LOL

Products:

PP: MME, Making Memories, Scenic Route, Hambly and BG

AC Thickers

Prima Flowers

Fabric brads and lace Paper Studio.

Simply Kayla

 

My lil cutie pie lol.

Products:

CS: Prism (WHERE CAN I ORDER THIS ONLINE?!? I Can't seem to find it ANYWHERE!! I just want WHITE)

PP: BG

Prima Flowers

MM little tag thingy on the pic lol and mini letters.

Chipboard from the dollar store

HS Bling

Those pins lol

AC: Thickers

MAMBI bling name

BG Rubons

10 Positive Attributes

The next two are for the Soulology Project. If you haven't signed up for this...I URGE you to do so. I am SO in love with what we are doing. It really is eye opening. I love it.

I LOVE hidden journaling. Especially when it is something really personal :-)

Products:

CS: Prism

PP: BG

7gypsies tape

MM: little button type stickers lol and journaling page

AC: Fabric Thickers (LOVEEEEEEEEEEE THEM!!!)

Doodlebug Alphabet stickers.

100 Things About Me

This one was SO much fun! NO i'm not gonna list the 100 things lol

I used glossy accents on the chipboard letters to give them some dimension. I have NO idea how long it took to dry. I put it on there one morning and left it until the afternoon lol.

 

Products:

CS: Kraft

PP: BG, MM, 7 gypsies,

MM: Fabric letters and journaling sheet

Paper Studio: Pearls

HS: Chipboard letters, file folder and mailbox stickers

Prima flowers

That's all I have for today. More scrappy pages to be posted soon :-)

Toodles!

The Soulology Project! I was featured :-)

You can click HERE to check it out!!

Been thinking about joining the Soulology Project?!!?? Don't think too long and miss a chance to secure a spot!! Classes start Monday March 30!!!

I can't wait to share my LO's with you guys!!

Toodles!

TGIF, What are you loving and scrappy stuff!!!

Sang Betty! LOL

Spring is FINALLY here!! What are you looking forward to wearing?!?!

One of my favorite things right now???

MAXI DRESSES

UGH, yes I am in love!!! I have my patterns and fabric ready to GO!!!

Are y'all ready for the Soulology Project?!?!

I am SOOOOO excited about this! Erika is having a challenge and the winner will get a free spot in the class!!! Class size is limited so hop on over there and get ta scrappin! LOL

That's all I got! Have  a superb weekend!!!

Scrappy goodness and we have SNOW!!! LOL

No Layouts but I do have new product! LOL

I got my hands on the new thickers!! YAY! LOL

Anna Griffin has some great new goodies out.... I LOVE these little journaling notebooks!!




And the vellum quotes!?!? TDF! I am gonna get SO much use out of these!!!

In other scrappy news,  I am going to be designing for The Soulology Project! I can not WAIT to get started on this!! I hope you guys will hop on over and sign up. A lot of us scrappers don't scrap much about ourselves. This will be a GREAT way for you to get started! I'm so excited I can't wait!!

Now for the snow pics! YAY lol

 

 

 

Even Tony got in on the fun lol

 

The kids are having a ball lol

My neighbor took a pic of me taking a pic of her lol. I am sure I look a HOT MESS! LOL  kinda GTFOOH bad lol.

 

Sled anyone!? LOL My neighbor pulled out a pool! LOL too funny lol

 

Crutches, snow and hills don't mix lol.

Gary took to "rolling" the kids lol

 

Jaelyn refused to go down lol...

Kayla however embraced her roll lol

This is one of those times that I'm glad my kids aren't big yet. They really love the "dusting" lol

That's all I have for you guys! Hope you have a great day!

Toodles!!!

RAK RAK RAK RAK RAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**I have closed the comments so the winner can be picked!!**

Do I have your attention yet?!?! LOL

How about a RAK! It has been a LONG time since I've done one of these.

I went through and purged....took out some stuff that I am NOT using and figured hey...I will give it to a good home....

A couple pics?? SURE!

These pics REALLY don't do this justice. There is SO much stuff in here and it's GOOD stuff....y'all already know I don't buy no JUNK! LOL

It's stuff I've purchased and now wonder why...or stuff from past kits that I haven't used.

Free to a good home. 

Leave a comment (like y'all always do lol) and I will do some sorta random number generator thing lol.

I will pick a winner around midnight-ish and post it tomorrow lol.

Alright guys have fun!

Toodles!

More scrappies.....

Here are a few of my latest LO's. I NEED to update my album on my sidebar. I haven't added anything to it in a WHILE lol.  I might just start with these and continue on lol.

Family

And a couple of close ups.....

Products:

CS: Prism

PP: 7gypsies & MM

HS: Clock, brown paint and family sticker

Tim Holtz crackle paint

Chipboard Unknown

BG velvet ribbon

7 Gypsies labels

Colorbox ink

MS scallop punch (LOVE THIS THING)

NO TITLE LO LOL

Products:

CS: Prism (I am ADDICTED to Prism white cardstock. It's my favorite white cardstock EVER)

PP: 7 Gypsies

Tim HOltz grundge board stars

HS red paint

MM paper clip thingy lol

Journaling card unknown

I think this is my favorite LO lol

Products:

CS: Prism

PP: 7 gypsies ( I actually hated this paper, but when you have something you HAVE to use, use strips or very small amounts. lol)

7 gypsies stickers and tape (LOVE this stuff)

I don't know if you can see it very well in the picture but I used a page out of an old hymnal that I got from the thrift store for this very purpose. I sprayed it with some spray to make it acid free. I actually love this look and plan to use this some more lol

Flowers:Prima

HS: Glossy Extra words and date stamp.

Pearl Brads: Spare Parts

MM: Metal word and journaling page

Ok, that is IT for me! LOL Sewing and knitting update coming soon!! LOL

OH and look for a HUGE RAK in the next couple of days!!! I wanna make someone SMILE :-)

Have a great day!!

Toodles!

Scrappy goodness...Mom's gift...

I had a few of you ask about one of my moms gifts this year and here it is. NORMALLY I make her a calender but this year for SOME reason I couldn't find my templates *eyeroll* so I made her a flip album.

I KNOW y'all remember this MM album kit that came out YEARS ago. I've had it a LONG time.

I had this thing so long it was dusty lol.

These were the original insides....

I did use some of it but I had to make it my own ;-)

 

I kept the front really clean and simple.

 

This is a side view of the pages. I think it's about 20 in all.

 

 

 

 

Just a few of the inside pages.

With my mom I have to make something that can stay OUT lol. She will never get a regular album lol. She won't open it lol.

Andre and Corey both said they wanted pics of the kids....well they actually asked me why they don't get stuff like that lol. They like pictures too...soooooo guess they will be getting something similar next year lol.

That's all I have today!

Have a great one! TOODLES!

Happy Monday....and more scrapping!

Happy Monday guys!

I have to say...I am so glad I have a lot of hobbies.

When I don't have mojo for one thing, I can easily go on to the next. I haven't sewn since I went to North Carolina and that was at the beginning of November. I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT IS DECEMBER 1st!!!

I am using  my scrapbooking, painting (getting ready to go again lol) and knitting mojo!! Ok...on to some more LO's.....

I get messy when I scrap lol

 

 

But I HAVE to clean up before I can start a new project lol

Sisterly Love
(Is sisterly a word??? LOL)

 

and a few close ups...

This is a really old picture. I used the MM Mini letters to add the date to this cute little polka dot tab. I put some tacky glue on top to keep the stickers from peeling off.

I really wanted butterflies on this LO...I don't know why but I did. I used my stickles to outline each butterfly...STICKLES TAKE FOREVER TO DRY.... Can you see all my smudges?!?!? lol

I know you all remember this thing...kinda made me want to emboss something lol. I used it to speed up the drying process of the butterflies. It worked but I burned the shit out of my hand!

Products Used
All PP is Fancy Pants
K& CO Wild Saffron Adhesive Paper Ribbon
Hambly
BG: Brads
Martha Stewart's Infamous Butterfly Punch
Cotton Candy Stickles
Jeni Bowlin Rubons
HS: Bling and mailbox letters
MM: Velvet letters and words
MM: Mini Numbers
Colorbox Chalk Ink

FancyPants die cut shapes

School Days

I really had fun with this LO, but I have fun almost every time I scrap lol

I have had these coin closures FOREVER....loving old product...

I didn't really like this Jenni Bowlin School House paper, but I had to use it soooo I took some hambly and put it on top of it to kinda take away from it. You can still see it but it's not standing out.

Products Used:

Prism CS

Hambly

HS Chipboard Letters

MM: Journaling Page , Mini letters and Metal word

PP: Pink Paisley and Jenni Bowlin

7 Gypsies Tape

EK Success Nostalgiques Tie up coins

Stacey and Fergie asked how I stored my LO's when I finished....well here ya go lol.  Now, most of the LO's that you guys see are for the scrapbook store I design for Scrap Etc. Once I finish them, they go to the store to be put on display.

When I get them back they go into this HUGE stack of layouts that seriously need to be put into albums.

I use We R memory keeper albums and they are my FAVORITE ALBUM IN THE WORLD!! I have used a ton other ones but these are the bomb. WHY? They are durable AND true 12x12.

I keep refills for my albums right next to them so I can see when I'm running low. I always buy them when they are half off. This is what they look like.

This album is a post bound album. You can unscrew these to add more pages to your album. I THINK each album comes with 20 page protectors so you can get ABOUT 40 single layouts in them...or 20 double page layouts in them.

This is how it looks when you open it...

The layout slides down into the page protector and it keeps the embellishments on your pages from rubbing against the other pages and falling off. (which is why I need to put that stack of layouts in albums....asap)

Each child has an album, we have a family album, and I have an album. It is one of my goals to have an album for Tony next year. I want the kids to know who he is as an individual. Not just Tony the dad and Tony the husband....if that makes ANY sense at all lol.

If you all don't scrapbook...try it. Some people say they don't have kids yet and don't have anything to scrapbook...so not true. Scrapbook what you do now. Your kids will LOVE to see what you did and will love to know what type of person you were and the things you were interested in before they were born.  It's not hard and it's easy to get started.

You don't have a lot of room or time?? Try digital scrapbooking.  I don't do a whole lot of digital stuff but I incorporate digital elements on my pages... I could go on and on lol... just a thought :-)

And there you have it!

That is it for me. Hope you all have a fab day!

Toodles!

How about a layout??

Growing Up (click all images to enlarge)

This one was really fun to do. It kinda took ALL DAY LONG because I kept changing my mind but I think I'm finally happy lol

And a couple close ups...

I loved this Inspirables embellishments that I have had FOREVER. I am trying really hard to use up my older product. Like  I said before a lot of the new stuff just isn't doing it for me and y'all know I LOVE some product...

I had two pics I wanted to use, again trying to use some older pics that I may have over looked...like these lol.  I wanted to incorporate this one in here too and I thought the use of this frame was a good way to do it.

When I started working with the tree, it was still looking a little plain to me. So I used my fiskars punch to make these border edges. Jaelyn said they looked like grass lol. The two greens didn't work together so I used the MM ledger paper to break it up a little...add a little ink and call it a day! LOL

Products Used:
PP: BG
CS: Bazzill
MM: Ledger Paper
AC Cardstock Thicker Frames
HS Letters
EK Success Inspirables
MM:Jelly word thingies lol
Tree cut with my Silhouette
FIskars punches
Colorbox Chalk Ink

Toodles!!!

My days are off....

It feels like Saturday!! Well by the time this posts it will be but currently its Friday evening lol.

For those that requested...here is a pic of a plate I took today with what little food was left lol

I'm behind on emails but will send out the recipes to those that asked before the weekend is out.

Guess who has been doing some scrapping?? That would me moi...not a whole lot...ok yes a lot but some I can't show because they will be gifts for a couple of my close fabulous friends, who also read my blog :)

Ummm guess who loves making cards out of hambly!?!?? OH that would be me again!!  I know this is not new but y'all know how I do. I love it.

They are pretty simple but I like them!

How about a sneak peek of a LO to come soon?

  

Talk about the use of old products lol. A lot of the new stuff just isn't doing it for me. SOME of it...but not all. I wasn't even WOWED by the new Heidi Swapp. I mean it's nice but normally I get like three of everything....not this time lol.

Ok, that is all I have! Hope you all have a great weekend...I wonder if I will blog tomorrow? I've been blogging everyday lol

Toodles!

Scrappy goodness!

Whoo hooo...I've had some scrappy time in. I finished a mini album for a friend who had a baby and I shipped it off before I took pics of it. I will ask her to take a couple for me and send them lol.

I have two acrylic albums in progress so hopefully I'll finish those up soon.

So how about some LO's? These are for Scrap Etc You can click on them to make them larger.

Little Kitties

Supplies:

CS: Bazzill

PP: MME & SR

MS Scallop punch

Velvet Ricrac from Hancock

AC Thickers

You & Me

Supplies:

CS: Bazzill

PP: MME

Prima Flowers

7 gypsies rub on

HS Bling & Date Stamp

K&CO velvet words

Autumn Leaves ribbon (I think lol)

Chipboard...Fancy Pants (I think lol)

I used my crop a dile to punch the holes in the MME border.

Meet The Parents

Supplies:

CS: Bazzill

PP: MME

MME Crochet flowers and journaling card

Foof a la & Lil Davis Letters

Color box ink.

Happy Birthday Card

CS: Bazzill

PP: MME

MME Journaling block and rubon letters

MM: itty bitty letters

Colorbox chalk ink

Let me leave you with a little funny....

I went shopping for jeans yesterday and ummm I think I got kinda confused lol. I haven't purchased clothing in about two years...WELL....I started grabbing jeans and took them in the dressing room and was kinda confused because they were all SO big. When I SEW, I make a size 14....that  doesn't mean I WEAR a 14 RTW LOL. That was hilarious to me lol.

Ok that's it lol. Hope you all have a great day!

Toodles!

Ok, that's all I have today

Public apology and a pattern review.

Gotta start out by apologizing to all my Scrap Etc Peeps! Y'all know that is NOT a part of my character. I'm sorry ladies!!!!!

Now, a pattern review.

McCalls 5752

Pattern Description: A, B, C, D have gathered, wrapped bodice, gathered self-lined midriff, A-line skirt and sleeve variations in two lengths; dresses A, B have gathered shawl collar and extended overarms; dresses C, D have gathered shoulders; dresses A, D have gathered drapes; dress C sleeves are three-quarter length; dresses A, B, C, D lengths are mid-knee.

Pattern Sizing: 8-14 I cut my normal 14 and it was too big. It could be because I've lost a little weight but I ended up going back and cutting out the 12 and it fit much better.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except my wrap is on the wrong side :-)

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I hardly used them.

What did you particularly like  or dislike about the pattern? This is my first time making any Palmer/Pletsch patterns. I LOVE how they include "pro tips" to make the process easier. I hardly used the guide sheet, but I went through to read over the tips that they suggested.

Fabric Used: Silk Jersey

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this again, although part of me REALLY wants this in a solid fabric. Hmmm. I still doubt it but I highly recommend it!!!!

Conclusion: Fantastic knit dress!!! If you haven't picked up this pattern yet...GET IT!

Ok that is it guys! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!

Toodles!

FINALLY FRIDAY!!

Let's throw it back!!!

Now if you want to see something funny, watch the video HERE  I couldn't embed it lol. WHAT do they have on? LOL and check out those moves lol.

The other day, I was in the garage with my dad and I just started to get kinda weepy. I think it had a lot to do with the fact that my mom had been talking about my dads accident. July 15, 2003. Five years ago. WOW.  My dad told my mom he wondered what she would have been doing if he had died. Yes, he could have died. I realized it then, but the more I thought about it the other day, I was just overwhelmed with thankfulness. I am SUCH a daddy's girl. YES EVEN AT 30 lol.

(Excuse the crappy cell phone pics)

I was watching him work with his brother (my dad is in the brown tshirt) and was just amazed at how far he has come. After being non weight bearing for SO long, having to do physical therapy for SO LONG...it's just good to see him active again. He is no where near as strong as he used to be, but he worked hard to regain his strength.  He has so much so much passion and loves to work. He sits down every now and then but he loves being busy. Think that's where I get it from? LOL

I turned my attention to Aj who was just in awe of what my dad was doing. I don't think he even blinked while he watched him. I was thankful all over again that my dad made it out of that accident. He does a lot with the kids, but especially AJ. Teaching him what he knows. The girls love to hang out with him and they will be the same way I was lol. My dad taught me early on about cars lol. I can change my oil and my tires if I need to. I can tell you what I THINK is wrong with a car even if I can't fix it. lol. I remember being a little girl and helping him at my uncles shop lol. Passing him the tools he asked for and helping him clean them off when it was time to go. My kids will get to have those same memories.

I'm happy my kids have my dad. Hopefully he will be around for a long, LONG time.

Ok, moving on lol.

I made the red velvet cake again for Tony the other day. He called home from work around 1-ish and begged me to make another one...

I forgot to take a pic of it once it was made...when I took this I had hands out ready for their slice. I don't know what it is about red velvet cake but folks pop up out of the woodworks lol. I sent most of it away. Might be two slices left lol. If you cut it small lol.

Sorry Stacey, this one has nuts lol

The person I got the recipe from doesn't want me to giveit out but I did try another one this time. I got it from The Comfort Table by Katie Lee Joel. This book is awesome btw. I plan on making some more stuff from it this coming week.

AND I found the recipe online! I wasn't sure if I could scan it right out of the book so this makes it even better. It's really good.

Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake

I will say this. The first time I try a recipe, I make it exactly like it's written. The next time, I tweak it. This is VERY sweet. I think you can get away with way less sugar. I'll make it again with my changes but NOT until next year lol. I don't even think I'm doing red velvet for Christmas lol.I want to try a southern comfort cake.I've never had any (that I can remember) and I keep hearing rave reviews!!

If you make the cake let me know how you like it!

I FINALLY got my Ali Edwards Book

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO many neat ideas.  LOVE IT!!!!!!

As if this post isn't already long enough.... I have become obsessed with finding a pattern like this jumpsuit:

The $450  price tag is not appealing at all lol. I also love the style of this one, but don't like how the legs taper:

at $324  it's less but not too much lol. Looks so comfy. I'm so obsessed lol. I'll make it now if I can find a pattern and make a wrap to go with it lol.

Have a great weekend!!

Toodles!

Online Crop Today!!

Come on over and have a good time at the Scrap Etc Labor Day Online Crop!!

Fun Times!!!

WHY is it September already?? I'm just sayn....

....And she scraps...

And I had SUCH a good time scrapping....woo hooooo!!! These Layouts are for Scrap Etc...go by there and see them...well, wait until I take them on Friday :-)

Ready for some pics?? Ok ME TOO LOL

Seriously A Fashion Diva

Y'all just don't know what Jaelyn goes through getting dressed lol.

I REALLY like this LO...like seriously.

Supplies:

Pink Paislee PP

Sassafras Border PP

Denim Fabric

VERY, VERY old Making Memories woven labels

MM Mini Brads

American Crafts Chipboard Shapes and Letters

HS Paint and Bling

Prima Flowers

Fancy Pants Clear Embellishments

Krylon Spray Paint

Baton Girl

This one was fun. I normally don't use PP like this so it was a challenge for me lol.

Supplies:

Scenic Route PP and letter stickers

Fancy Pants Felt ( OMG HOOKED ON THIS STUFF)

HS Chipboard and Date Stamp

MM Staples

Tim Holtz Crackle Paint

White fabric paint

Lemon Face

This one has to be my favorite lol...I'm sure Virginia will love it too... :-)

This one was SO fun to do! I have had this picture of AJ for a LONG time lol. I think I took it last year around my birthday lol.

Supplies:
PP Scenic Route

Fancy Pants Felt

Maya Road Sheer Journaling Block

American Craft Fabric thickers (OMG, I MUST HAVE MORE OF THESE!!!!!!!!!!)

American Craft Puff Thickers

MM Staples

Canvas LO

OK, THIS is addictive! My mom will be getting a bigger version of this for Christmas. NOT these pictures but you get the idea. This was SOOOO much fun!!!

Supplies:

Canvas

PP Scenic Route

Prima Flowers

MM mini letters, green acrylic paint and mini brads

Mod Podge

HS Brown Arylic  Paint

I have also received a few blog awards:

From: Essence Vibez

and

From Karla

I think there is another one but I can't remember. If you have given me an award and I forgot PLEASE charge it to my head and not my heart lol.

I think all of blogland has these now but if you don't feel free to pick it up!!

That's all I have for today!!! Next post...MINI WARDROBE!!!!

Toodles!

Whoo hoooo it's Friday!!!!

Today is going to be such a busy day for me but I wouldn't have it ANY OTHER WAY!  What do you all have planned for the weekend!?
Let's throw it back!!!

I went to bed with Bob Marley...and woke up with him. LOVE THIS SONG. Crap, I LOVE BOB MARLEY!!! LOL

Let me make a confession.....my name is Adrienne and I am a box keeper. I was cleaning out a closet the other day (making space for my fabric lol) and I have SO many boxes. But not just ANY boxes...boxes that my sewing machines came out of...I still have the box my macbook came in...my cell phones..my cameras, lenses. I just didn't realize it...soooooo I decided to take them outside to our storage house...guess what was out there?!? MORE BOXES lol. I ended up breaking MOST of them down and putting them in the trash lol. I DID keep my sewing machine, camera and lens boxes in tact though. I did good lol.

While I'm confessing...I'm also addicted to knits:

And that's not even half of them lol. I SERIOUSLY love knits. WOW. lol

While I was going through my fabrics the other day I found this sweater knit:

and one with it unfolded:

I'm guessing I have about 2.5 yards. I have NO idea when I got this but I know I was with my mom because she has some too lol.  Any pattern suggestions? I THINK I have a couple in mind but I haven't pulled them out yet. I LOVE the colors in this.

Then while cleaning out the closet, I found this denim jacket that I no longer liked but I LOVED the buttons:

I took all the buttons off and saved them lol The jacket is LONG gone lol.

OMG...y'all know I love to go to the spa right? WELL I went to a different one yesterday and I LOVED IT....I've only been to one spa I didn't like though lol. Those of you local need to check out Fusion Spa. I had a facial, the cleopatra body treatment and a swedish massage. An afternoon of PURE BLISS. OMG. I wish I could go back today lol. So glad I didn't have to drive myself back home lol.

Remember my plea for a Martha Stewart Punch!?!? Then I let you guys know that it had been found?!?

Well GUESS what came fed-ex???!?!

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes YES!! Thank you SO MUCH KIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate it soooooooooooo much!

I also got this one:

They are so similar....but Martha Stewart ROCKS!!!

And on a final note, I will leave you with some cuteness:

and one more lol

Is there anything cuter?? They are living in my kids playhouse  LOL I wish I could keep all five of them...but Tony said that's too many damn cats lol.

Have a great weekend guys!
Toodles!

Didn't I tell you this was going to be a fantastic week!?!!?!

I mean come on!  I made some contacts yesterday that will mean fantastic things for my photography business. I could not be more thrilled. I had to call my two goodest - goodest girlfriends and let them know...we all squealed with delight!!! LOL When everything is final you KNOW I'll let you guys know!!

A friend of mine ( and I do NOT use the term friend loosely) asked me to meet her at Hancock yesterday. I had to go to whole foods anyway so I went on over.  She gave me a BOX of the new patterns I wanted and a gift card to Hancock!!!. We had just casually talked about the new patterns and what we liked. Had no clue she planned on getting them for me. How freaking nice was that?!?! I was totally blown away. I just thought she wanted to look at fabric together lol.

I tell you the kindness of people never ceases to amaze me. I've met some wonderful, wonderful people online and IRL and it's just awesome.

My girl Lu

is speaking at the BlogHer Conference. I'm so glad she had this opportunity!!!! Go girl go!!!

Blogging is a WONDERFUL thing!!!

In other news: I'm having a complete love affair with blueberries.

I swear I'm going to plant a blueberry bush for next year. I  love these things.

Umm what else...OH, some of you requested the journaling from my LO yesterday, this one in case you don't remember:

Reads:
I MUST ADMIT  THAT I HAVE NOT ALWAYS BEEN HAPPY WITH MYSELF. I HAVE NOT ALWAYS BEEN AT PEACE WITH WHO I AM. I HAVE NOT ALWAYS LOVED ME. I USED TO PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE THAT I WASN'T. THAT WAS WAY TOO MUCH WORK. IT TOOK A NUMBER OF YEARS  TO BUILD UP MY SELF ESTEEM  SO THAT I LOVED MYSELF AND BELIEVED IN ME. NOW I AM 30 YEARS OLD, HAPPY  WITH THE PERSON I HAVE BECOME, I LOVE MYSELF AND I WON'T CHANGE WHO I AM FOR ANYONE IN THE WORLD.

I also need to add that I KNOW I'm not finished learning, living or growing, so I am a work in progress lol.

Yesterday was a BAD knitting mojo kinda day. Even Robin had bad knitting mojo so it was in the air lol. Robin is my knitting "She-ro" lol.

What did you guys think of Project Runway?!?! It's going to be a good one! I still need to watch it again lol.

Ok, that's it...I'm knee deep in going through my fabrics and putting patterns with them. Yep....some sewing will start soon!!!

Toodles!

 

Happy Tuesday!!!

 

This is going to be the most fantastic week!!!! I simply can't stand it lol.

How was your weekend? Mine was pretty good!! The weddings are going great...LOTS of photographs, but heyyyyy that's what I do baby!!! LOL

I FINALLY used my mixer....woo hooo.

LOVE this thing! We  made chocolate chip cookies....*ahem* this pic is for you lol

The icecream was melting...note to self...let the cookies cool off first lol

Okkkkkk how about some scrappies.....

I have to start with my personal favorite:

I Must Admit

I tried to scan this but my scanner didn't like it too much lol.

A few close ups..

and another

I am loving these cluster of flowers and all the bling (That I am now TOTALLY out of lol)

Products Used:

CS: Bazzill

PP: Making Memories

Thickers chipboard alphas

HS Bazzill ,Glossy Extras & Bling

MM Bling Brads

Prima Flowers

Journaling font is Fine Hand, printed on a Hammermill Transparency.

Beach Babe

I used stickles for the first time...I mean they are OKAY...reminds me of fabric paint but it dries quicker...ONLY difference and stickles cost more...I'll stick with my fabric paint....lol Here is a close up:

Products Used:

CS: MME

PP: OLD SCHOOL Chatterbox lol

Lil' Davis pink polka dot tape

MM: Blossoms

MM: Mini brads

KI Lace Cardstock

American Craft Glitter Letters

HS: Photo corners

Stickles

First Fish:

Products Used:
Scenic Route Paper

MM: Mini Brads

AC Thickers

Ali Edwards Journaling Block from Designer Digitals

HS: Date Stamp

 

Ok, that's it for today! More later!!!

Toodles!!!

 

Martha Stewart scallop border punch has been found!!! You guys are awesome!!!!!! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOO much!!! I really appreciate it!!!

Ok back to the reception... Gotta love an early wedding!

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

WHY is it Wednesday!?!

Time is going by SO fast!!!  I have such a busy week and weekend then I'm going BACK out of town again Monday....only a day trip but DANG lol....

So lookie at what was being delivered RIGHT after we pulled in the driveway Monday....

Woo hooo... I have wanted one of these things for the LONGEST....Now I finally have it and not enough time in the day to use it. Maybe next week I will break it in. I also want to try my hand at making bread....we will see lol.

Let me introduce you to Crush...

We brought this little guy back with us and umm, let's go ahead and see who can guess how long he will actually live. The kids think that he is to be touched and rubbed like he is a cat or a dog...umm NO...I also don't like to see it running across my floor. Ummm NO.  So how long will he live?? Any takers!? LOL

Yesterday Tony came in the house from doing some yard work and I ran and jumped on his back lol, Jaelyn was playing with the camera and was able to get a picture....lol

He said I was heavy lol...I hate him lol.

Here are a couple of pics from Destin...I'll add a few each post lol.

One of me and Tony at our very first stop....an ICE CREAM Place! LOL OMG, the icecream was sooooo good. Or maybe that was just because it was so hot? LOL

They had the best little backgrounds painted on the wall lol. I swear my hair and the humidity of Florida, do NOT get along well lol.

I also found a scrapbook store, but not JUST a scrapbook store, but a scrapbook clearance center! LOL

They wouldn't let me take pics inside, but there was a LOT of stuff in there. I thought since it was a clearance center it would be a bunch of junk but NO, I got some REALLY good stuff, that you will probably be seeing VERY soon! LOL

NO trip is complete without a fabric store lol

You will be surprised at the treasures you can find in a home deco store. I went to another one as well but didn't get any pics....

And I'll leave you with one of the kiddos....

Look at all that sass in Kayla.... Do y'all know she is like destined to be an AKA!?!? lol. Sorry Stacey lol. I swear, the child would wear pink and green all day everyday if she could. Tony's oldest sister is an AKA and she has drilled it into the girls lol.

Ok, that's it for me today!

Have a great one!

Toodles!

Ramblings, health issues and a prayer request...

Did you guys have a good weekend? We did. It was totally LOW KEY. I didn't move my car until it was time to go to church on Sunday lol.

I think it should be a law that you should NOT be allowed to chew/pop/smack gum in public places. I had to go to the courthouse yesterday and I SWEAR I was about ready to go off on this lady that was two people down from me. OMG. I about went batty listening to her pop her freaking gum. OMG. I don't even want to chew gum anymore after hearing her and I do NOT pop my gum. You hardly even know I have it in my mouth. OMG. About drove me INSANE!

*sigh* onto the health issues.

I have continued to go to the doctor every couple of weeks to have blood work done. I've had a couple of scares, but it has all turned out well in the end. Well yesterday, I had a super big scare. My levels haven't looked like this since I was first diagnosed with cervical cancer.  I have to go back today for some additional testing so PLEASE keep me in your prayers. If by ANY chance the cancer ever decides to come back, I will have a hysterectomy done. I did want to try the other treatment first, and I'm glad I did....but I'm hoping that this too will pass. I'll keep you guys updated.

Prayer Request: A couple of my good-est (Aj says this ALL the time lol) friends already know that  mom is having surgery tomorrow, please keep her in your prayers....she is a pretty good patient... my dad however will drive me insane when she comes home...pray for MY sanity lol.

Knitting: This Habu is getting on my damn nerves lol. I am currently looking for a cute tank pattern using rowan cotton rope. I need some mindless knitting right now. LOL

Sewing: NO mojo. AT ALL. I did some sewing a week or so ago. I made a dress, two tops and a skirt from my list. I have not taken pics in my things yet but I did get a picture of Jaelyn in the dress I made for her, so I'll probably try and post that tomorrow.

Photography: Busy as hell. It's now  wedding time. I have SIX weddings over the next seven weeks.  SIX. Fun times, but OH so busy lol.

Scrapping: TOTALLY in my groove. I feel like I'm a few weeks behind showing stuff lol. I did the following LO's a couple weeks ago I think. I've done a lot more...I've been working on some mini albums for a couple of dear friends of mine. I'll show some sneaks of those soon. I've also added some pages to my kids summer mini album. I need to show those as well lol.

I Miss My Dad:

Products Used:

PP: BG

Foof a la letters

Prima flowers

MM Journaling page and staples

7 gypsies Gaffer tape

BG letters

DMC Floss (which I am totally addicted to)

Pearl Brads Unknown

The photo is mounted with the 7 gypsies tape and grommets. It lifts to reveal the journaling:

Time Together:

My scanner obviously didn't like the embellishments on this one so here is a photo:

Products Used:

Basic Grey PP (Yes, I'm addicted to it lol only Virginia has seen my stash..shhh lol)

Clocks Umm, I think they are paperhouse studios?

AC Felt Thickers

Button up buttons

MM Felt and Epoxy buttons (RAK from Dana...did I ever show you guys that photo??)

7 Gypsies Gaffer tape

MM Noteworthy Journaling Page.

That's it for today!

Have a great one!

Toodles!!

 

Stash Bustin!!!!!!! Some Scrapping and some ramblings.....

RAMBLINGS:

Why is it ALREADY JUNE?!

Did you guys have a good weekend? I sure did! My class was loads of fun, Keisha email me, I know you are reading lol.

We had a good low key weekend. I think that may be the last one until the kids go back to school lol.

This week promises to be a busy week as well. We are going to have a great summer! I love doing stuff with my family!

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SCRAPPING:

Here is my 2008 summer mini album for the kids. This is the cover:

I love this picture of them!!! This was taken in Atlanta last weekend. I thought this was a perfect picture since we were kicking off our summer lol.

They each have a page that they will add their favorite things about summer  before they go back to school. They each decorated their pages:

Once I complete all the pages, I will use my trusty bind it all to seal the deal...woo hoo. LOVE that thing! LOL

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SEWING:

Ok..now on to the stash bustin! lol. Like I said last week, I entered the PR Stash contest.
This is mainly just motivation to just get some stuff done that I have really wanted to get done and just haven't lol.

This will also jump start the girls back to school stuff that I TALKED about doing last year but I will do it this year lol. I won't do a FULL wardrobe, but a few pieces here and there.

I will not rush through my projects just for the sake of getting them done..nope. Not worth it.

Sooooooo, if I get through this massive list that I'm about to post...GOOD, if not....GOOD lol. Either way, I will TRY to only work with the patterns and fabrics below lol....wish me luck lol. Y'all know I get distracted easily lol.

Here are my stacks of fabrics lol, I forgot to take a pic of the chiffon that I'm using...IF I get to it lol, and the jersey for my wrap dress..crap lol....and my white linen lol. I just need to take a pic of the stuff I forgot lol.

stack 2 lol

and stack 3

And the patterns I will match them too...hopefully lol.

Simplicity 9499 View B & D for Aj

Simplicity 4106 View D and POSSIBLY B  for Jaelyn

Simplicity 3811 View B

Simplicity 4255 View C and D for both girls

Butterick 4722 Not sure which one yet lol

Vogue 2976 View B and E

Simplicity 3867 View C

Simplicity 4074 View C

Simplicity 3838 View B

Vogue 8196 View A

Vogue 2850 View B

Vogue 8269 View C

Simplicity 3759 view A

Simplicity 4194 View A

New Look 6815 View A  with modifications lol

Vogue 8233 view A

Vogue 8472 No jacket.

Vogue 1027

McCall's 5557

And that's it! LOL Guess that is enough huh? LOL

You guys have a fantastic week!!!

Toodles!

Class Kits Available

I have a couple kits from my class last night available.

If you would like one they are $20.00 and that includes the cost of shipping. They were made to be bound with the bind it all, if you have one or have access to one I can send the coil, if not ya may have to get creative with the binding lol.

I will update this post when the kits are gone. Just shoot me an email. First come, first serve loll

Toodles!

Thowback Friday...and a buncha other stuff....

Do y'all remember this?!?!?!?!

Yeahhhh man lol

And some sewing......

 

 

Vogue 8489 You can read a full review HERE:

( I posted two pics, because I couldn't decide on which shoes to wear lol. I have a clutch for both pair...so what do you guys think?) I am leaning more toward the red though lol. ;-)

I simply love this dress. It was really easy to make and didn't really take too much time at all.  The only thing I did differently was to omit the zipper. I seriously see NO need for a zipper in a knit dress. ESPECIALLY if I can get it over my head with no trouble lol, but that is just MY opinion.

This fabric was a gift from a dear friend! I was anxiously awaiting the May BWOF issue so I could  make something else with this fabric (which I NEVER got and yes I DO subscribe)  but I am glad I didn't get it. This dress was perfect for it!

I am still rocking my ponytail until I decide what I am going to do with my hair...It is making me feel so BLAH I gotta do something SOON....ugh.

I also noticed that it is either time for me to go jewelry shopping or bead shopping so Zanete can make me some necklaces. I could have SWORN she made me a red bead necklace but I could NOT find it lol.  Oh Zannnnneteeeeeeeeeee lol.

In other news, I am contest happy lol. I have entered  Advance Beginner Contest

and the Stash Contest on Pattern Review. I STILL don't know what I'm going to do for the Advance Beginner contest, but I plan on picking something out tonight.  I think it will be fun. I love using all the new techniques that I often read about but was too scared to try lol. Now I'm not scared anymore. I like that feeling! LOL I remember a time when I was afraid of Vogue patterns! LOL

Those of you in the area, don't forget about my class tonight at Scrap Etc. I think there are a couple spaces left (well there were the other day lol) so call and see if you can still sign up.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS MINI ALBUM CLASS
FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008
6:30-8:00PM
$20.00

(205) 985-9323.

Ok, I think that is it...but OMG....LOST!?!?!? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK lol

LOL have a great weekend guys!

Toodles!

 

It's class time at Scrap Etc, and a buncha other stuff!

I'm back to teaching classes at Scrap Etc. (Pardon the site, it is under  construction)

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS MINI ALBUM CLASS
FRIDAY MAY 30, 2008
6:30-8:00PM
$20.00

A peek at the insides:

You can go by the store to sign up. If you need additional information please call the store at
(205) 985-9323.

Space is limited!!! Kit's will be available for those that sign up but can't make it to the class.

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I got a lovely little package today from Allison Kreft.

If you guys know ANYTHING about Hambly then you know who Allison is. I LOVE my glass pendants and can not WAIT to wear them! Check out her Etsy shop! Thank you SO MUCH ALLISON!!!!!! I LOVE them!!!

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New books!!!

Ok, this book:

The Lucky Shopping Manual

IS SUPERB!!! I love how it is broken down into sections: Skirts, T-shirts, Tops, Dresses...etc. It is FANTASTIC. I think, REGARDLESS of how much you ALREADY know about fashion, you might want to check out this book. It REALLY breaks down, figures and what flatters. If you have EVER had an issue with not knowing how to dress your body type, get this. Hopefully you will like it as much as I do lol. I love it!

I am really into my makeup and skin care. I finally have a skin care regimen that works for me, and I am STILL learning how to properly apply makeup lol. I practice a lot :-), anyway...I picked up this book:

Iman: The Beauty of Color and it is VERY good. Now I still LOVE Fine Beauty, by Sam Fine , but this one is great to have too! It has some great tips in it.

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Carolyn tagged me so here goes:

Here's the rules:

1. Pick up the nearest book.

Directed Verdict by Randy Singer

2. Open to page 123

3. Find the fifth sentence.

"Wants to give me another taste of jail food"

4. Post the next three sentences.

"Speaking of which, how's Nikki?" "Bella didn't call you?" Brad pushed the dessert toward her. She shook her head in an answer to his question and sliced off a small piece with her fork.

5. Tag five people, and acknowledge who tagged you.

I won't tag anyone, but if you wish to play feel free!

That's all I have for today!!!

Toodles! 

I was "sew" suprised!!!!

Imagine my surprise when I go to check my mail today and see this nice little box. Now I've ordered some stuff, but nothing was expected today...so I promptly throw the rest of the mail on the ironing board, and looked at the box more closely. It is from a good, good friend. Hmmm. I was so excited to get into it, I used my "good scissors" lol

How gorgeous is this black and ivory polka dot jersey!?!? I even got a beautiful card and some gum that my kids tried to eat up! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOO much girl!! This really made my day. It was so funny because I was talking to her last week and she said she was in the store and saw something that made her think of me...well this was it! LOL.I think I already know what I want to make with it but I'm going to wait until I get my May BWOF before I cut it. HOPEFULLY it will come in the mail today. Thanks again girl!!! I can't wait to make it "come to life" LOL.

Ok, now let me say this:

SOMEONE I KNOW, WHO IS VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY CLOSE TO ME, LEFT ON LAST THURSDAY GOING TO KENTUCKY DERBY...THAT SAME SOMEONE THAT IS VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY CLOSE TO ME DID NOT TAKE ONE  SINGLE PICTURE. But I won't say who that someone is. Humph.

How about some pics from this weekend:

I love this shot of my sewing machine:

Umm, can SOMEONE tell me why I kept seeing this chick in my bathroom?

I promise you I hate the people that developed these things lol. And NO I did NOT buy this...my brother did...and it came with GLITTER...ugh. NO COMMENT!

How about some food?

One...

Two...

and presto chango:

I have not made meatloaf in a MINUTE, but this was SO good!!! It was so moist.OMG. Too bad it's gone today! And this was a big meatloaf! That picture doesn't do it justice lol.

I stopped drinking coffee and I am totally addicted to tea!! OMG:

Kim, LOVE this one. Now my two favorites are the Pomegrante tea and the mint tea that Christina sent me. I SO WISH I HAD A TRADER JOE'S! OMG. Maria, I still love my mug!!

Ok, this is getting long (playing catch up!!)

Toodles!!!

Happy NSD, a question for the sewers, and ramblings...

HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY (NSD)!!!
Do you guys have anything planned!?!? I will be a little busy but I'm going by my LSS , again today lol. I was JUST there yesterday. You know what happened??? I ran out of white and ivory cardstock. I WILL stock up tomorrow!!! LOL

For all of you that sew,  I have a question.

Is there REALLY a difference between Mettler and Coats & Clark  Thread?? I mean OTHER than the price?? What thread do you use?? I picked up some from Hancock yesterday because I was curious about it, and it was on sale :-)

Thanks to ALL of you for all of the condolences, prayers, emails, phone calls, staying up with me until the wee hours of the morning breaking the laptop and youtube...WORK IT lol. It really meant a lot to me.

My cousins service was beautiful. Sad, touching, but it was so beautiful. It seems like that would be the wrong thing to say, but it was really beautiful.  I managed to get two pictures before my battery on my camera gave up the ghost...

This is the only pic I have of me and my mom and dad since my wedding. I wonder If I can talk them into taking a family picture??!? **making mental notes**

One of me and my mooooooooommmyyy:

Yep, she is SHORT! LOL

and me and my dadddddddddddyyyyyy

VERY bad pic, but this is so going to be a LO....as soon as I get some more white CS! LOL

And my other cousin Corey (brother of the deceased)

He is NOT tall, he made me take off my shoes! LOL

Ok, that is all...must go work on my arms some more because my arms look HUGE! UGH lol.

Have a great Saturday guys!!!

Toodles!

Polka Dot's are Contagious....

****ETA******

Wilna posted this and it just made me smile. :-)

Hello!!!!!!!!!! LOL

I am STILL trying to get caught up on my sleep! I had the best time at the Scrap Etc Event. You guys have no idea. Tired and all. I loved meeting all the ladies that were blog readers, making new friends. Just wonderful!!

I took the girls shopping for fabric the other day for a couple of patterns that they picked out for me to make (they make requests now lol) This is what they picked up...

All the pink belongs to Kayla...of course lol Jaelyn picked up blues...lol. I will work on those dresses soon!

Sooo, I have been SO in the mood for scrapping. Here are a couple of LO's I did the other day.

This LO means so much to me. It has been a LONG time since I have been gone away from home for days on end. I missed my family SO much. I am so far from having the perfect life, or the perfect marriage, but through all of our problems and what not, this guy is the love of my life lol. *phew* ok...here are some other pics:

I haven't been sewing, but using fabric and pins on this LO just seemed natural lol.

I am totally inlove with jute and pins. You will see these a lot. The journaling on this one was very personal so I didn't really want it out there. I attached a Heidi Swapp folder to the page, then put half of the picture over it. It still opens and hides the journaling.

Products Used:

CS: Bazzill
Fabric

PP: Basic Grey

Technique Tuesday Stamps: Avalon and Truly, Madly, Deeply
Jute
HS Mirror, date stamp and credit card letters.
MM pins and journaling sheet
Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Next up we have one of me and my girls:

I love this LO. It is so different for me. I feel like my style is evolving.

Y'all that know me well, know I hate cutting stuff out. I hand cut this flower...HELLO!!! GO ME! LOL. I used Tulip  Fashion bead paint to give it some definition. Aj touched it before it could dry lol.

Gotta have some bling right!?!? LOL. The Heidi Swapp Bling, is my FAVORITE. BUT on her words she only had GIRL not GIRLS...soooo I took the "S" off of the word SHE lol. Had to make it work lol.

Products Used:

Basic Grey Paper

MM: Artisan Edge Blue

PP:MME Tres Bien

HS: Floral Mask, Bling words, mailbox stickers, runway glossy extras, date stamp

Tulip Fashion Bead Paint

Krylon Paint.

Ok, that is all for me! I'm going to get caught up on my emails (yes again lol) and then go to bed. I've been going to bed seriously early this week!!! LOL

Toodles! I hope y'all had a great day and I hope you have a great rest of the week!!!

Scrap Etc Event 2008

*WOW*

What can I say? I am home and BEAT! I had a FANTASTIC TIME!!!!!!!!

It was SO fun meeting you guys IRL!!!! I'm kinda still overwhelmed from all the kindness and generosity.

When I talk about stuff on here that I like, it's just because "I LIKE IT" lol. You ladies know how to make a girl feel good!!! LOL. I got gifts of lip gloss, candles, tea, candy lol, a new cookbook and knitting book! YOu ladies ROCK! Seriously! I am still speechless. I'm rambling because I am TIRED, but I am really thankful!

So thanks to Kammie (my candle pusher lol) Kim, Lynette, Sherri, and Amy for your thoughtful gifts!!! My suitcase almost would NOT zip!!! It was packed full!!!

Special shout out to my Baton Rouge girls!!!! LOVE Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *ahem* Mrs Green Wig..I missed you!!!!!!

We had such a great time!!! Living off of caffeine, chocolate and NO sleep! LOL

Ok how about a few pictures. I did NOT take nearly as many pictures as I normally do so if you have pictures of me or with me in them, PLEASE send them to me. I need SOMETHING to scrapbook! LOL

I will put the ones I have in an album and put it on the sidebar but not today lol

OH, Cheryl, Donna said you need to come next time! :-)

Look at what I brought home...

I will go through this later on this week. Until then, it will remain in a pile on the floor. There is SO much in that stack!!!

600 ladies. WOW.

This is one of my favorite pictures. These ladies were too much fun!!!! I want one of those hats SO bad! LOL.

Becca is my new BFF....she said so herself lol

Hey Mye, umm did Kim get you some Hambly??? LOL

HEY KIM!!!!!! Call me and let me know how your husband is. I tried your cell but it went straight to voice mail.

The one and only Heidi Swapp....

Jenni Bowlin

HEY CHRISSY!!!

I'm wearing my "I Love Gretchen" button lol...love GMAC! LOL

How many of you ladies hate me right now for this pic??? Yeah...it's nice to be me! LOL This is Gretchen's brother lol, but most of you already know that! HAHAHAHAHA! lol

And her mom...yeah, we are all family lol.

And the awesome Hambly Girls!!! ROCK ON! LOL

HEY NAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shirley is THE sweetest!!!! I am really glad I was able to meet you ladies. So much fun!

Miss you guys already!!! LOL. I was so tired on this picture lol

And how does it all end?!?!?

Yep...drinks with friends!!!!!!

Now, I am going to SLEEP! I am SO way past behind on email. I will get caught up this week! LOL

Toodles!!!!!!

 

Another day, another day lol

Ok, so I have a few things to share....first up, another review:

New Look 6729 You can read a full review HERE.I love this top. Seriously....

Ok, so many of you know, that I went through radiation treatments for a few months and I was on quite a few different meds. Well, that medicine put a GOOD chunk of weight on me. I started back working out once I was released from the doctors care, and it started to come off. Well. I could NOT get those LAST 8lbs off...well guess what? They are off now:

I bought these jeans from GAP when I first started gaining weight. They were TIGHT y'all.  Look at all that room! GO ME! YES, I am patting myself on the back because I'm VERY proud of me! I have too many clothes to gain weight!!! LOL Now, to tone up and keep it maintained!

On a side note, I don't care HOW much weight I loose...my face will remain the same..my cheeks ain't going NOWHERE! LOL

Another side note, those are my around the house, going to play with the dogs jeans lol, they get worn NO WHERE!!! lol

This is making me happy right now...

Yes, this is just part of my cards that I will give out in Nashville. Last year I had to come home and make more...this year I won't be able to do that! LOL. It is going to be a LONG night. My new best investment for scrapping is my Silhouette. If you don't have one, you are missing out. I LOVE that thing!!! Especially tonight! LOL

Ok, that is IT for me!!! I will see y'all on the flip side!!

Kim if you are reading, my flight arrives at 9:10!!!!

Toodles!!!!!

Where does your inspiration come from???

WOW! I am seriously loving this thing called sewing right now...but alas it must come to an end lol. I have one top to show you guys tomorrow, and that is IT for a couple weeks.

It is time to back away from the sewing machine lol...

BUT I am still thinking about sewing!!! LOL

Let's talk about this thing called inspiration.....Where does your inspiration come from?

I was in blog land and when I got to Stephanie's blog

She inspired me to pull out M5591 view B

I think I have the perfect fabric for this one!! So, thank you for your inspiration!

I was going through Tearsa's blog the other day and she posted this Derek Lam Dress back in early March.

That I just love. I'm going to make it with V8233.I Still don't know know what color combo I will do...but I love it!

So thank you Tearsa ! You inspired me!!!

Then there is Tany. We were talking ummmm Sunday night I think about the new BWOF....I'm waiting on this issue too. I am LOVING:

This top is SO hot to me!!!

Not only do I love this dress, the fabric is TDF!

This dress is SO going to be made...and YES in black! LOL

So thanks Tany! You inspired me!!!

Then, I think other than fellow bloggers, there is Pattern Review. This has to be one of THE best places on the web for inspiration. Why? Well, because it's one place where a LOT of other people show the garments they have made!! There are SO many things over there, that I may not have EVER noticed, had it not been for someone sewing it up and posting it!

For example:

I was looking through the gallery and came across this review. Had it not been for her, I would have NEVER thought to get this pattern! It is now on my list! LOL

So thank YOU! You inspired me!!!

Then, a couple weeks ago, I saw this review:

I about fell out of my chair! I LOVE this top!!! I went to the Vogue site and NOTHING...zip....the pattern is OOP and they don't even sell it!!!  Remember that saying...whatever "IT" is......ummm hmmmm, went to ebay and lookie what I got yesterday:

Just like this DVF top:

DVF price $198. MY price...total probably around $15 bucks (pattern, fabric and notions)!!!

Yep!! I LOVE this shirt!! And I love the pants! I have this grey-ish color stretch poplin (that has a sheen to it), but it's a heavy poplin. Kinda hard to describe, but that would look great.

So thanks to all of you for your inspiration!!!

A corny post? Maybe, but it is what it is! Too bad I can't act on all this inspiration just yet! LOL

Ok, that is it! It's time to focus on my scrapping!! I leave later this week for The Scrap Etc Event in Nashville

I can NOT wait! I am almost finished packing, I have the kids stuff together...almost finished with the pre-cooking for the fam while I'm away. STILL need to do a bazillion rolodex cards.....that will be my focus on tomorrow, and I'm GOING to finish my knitting on the plane. I WILL FINISH MY TUNIC...Well....that is the plan! LOL

Ok. That is all! LOL

Have a great day!
Toodles!
OH, since I will be gone, there won't be a podcast, but hopefully once I get back I can get back on track!!!

I got my drank and my two step...

ROFLOL...Y'all know you have heard that song before lol This is me right now:

Yes, it's almost 10 and I'm CRUNK! LOL This is bottle number ummmm....lol
I might have to put the sewing down for the night and get my parrtttttttttttttttay on. LOL

Tony showed me how to hook my laptop up to my Ipod dock....it's on a poppin now! LOL

 

Today is my mom's birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA!!!!!

We had a good time at her "party" lol

There was cake:

And food and drinks.... lol

No birthday is complete without a card:

Still using my Apple Bottom Kit...there is ONE left!!! Go grab it!

I will leave you with this picture of Aj lol...he was "hiding " from me...umm boo the table is GLASS! LOL

Ok toodles!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This week has ZOOMED BY!!!

When I first started this post, I had to look at the date...I did NOT realize today was FRIDAY!!!!! WOW

How about this for throw back? lol Was this 1986 or 1987?? Dang, HOW old was I? LOL

Ok, back to this week. PAST BUSY!  Between my sessions, going back and forth to see my MIL in the hospital, trying to do everything else that needs to be done...I am TIRED! LOL Not to mention my mom's birthday is tomorrow and I have a couple sessions this weekend! LOL I love it!

This post will be all over the place lol. First, my latest favorite LO:

Love, love, love, love, LOVE this LO of Tony!!! LOL
Supplies:
CS: Bazzill
PP: Scenic Route (MY FAVORITE LINE EVAH!!!! I am ALMOST out of it!!!! OH THE HORROR)
Creative Cafe calendar thingy lol and tab
Tag: Unknown
7gyspies arrows and tape
HS: Ghost Arrows
MM: Staples
American Craft Chipboard circle frame

Now, for some rambling...when I find something I just love, love, love lol. I tell you guys about it. This has to be THE best Shea Butter I have EVER had my hands on!!! I LOVE this stuff:

You can check it out HERE. INSANE I tell you!!!! I LOVE this stuff. Ok, I think I've said that.

Next on my LOVE, LOVE, LOVE list, is a drink my mom told me about...

OMG, this stuff is SO GOOD!!!!!! Totally addictive!  HERE is their website. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. I wish I could buy it by the case!!!

If you guys don't have THIS BOOK:

You are REALLY missing out! I've had it for a while now and the kids and I have all kinds of pages bookmarked!!! We are going to try out a couple this weekend, well that is the plan lol.

Yesterday I went to this "class" at Hancock. Now, it was said that we would learn all kinds of new techniques never before seen by the home sewing public. Hmmmm. Ok. For $7.00...I'm game. I was so there. NOW, the main focus of the class was the Lutterloh System. Now I have NEVER heard of this, so when the guy started going over the specifics, I was intrigued. VERY. Now it was very, very interesting to see him use this system, but not interesting enough for me to buy it lol. I don't have fitting issues. I can pretty much sew straight out of the pattern envelope with little to no adjustments. So while this wasn't for me, it certainly was interesting.

He also talked about some of the tools we use commonly while sewing and how to get better use out of them. To me the last 30 minutes was well worth it. But I am still a beginner and don't know all the tips and tricks.

I had to check Kayla out of school to get her ready to take some pictures yesterday...Here she is before we left the house:

*sigh* she is such a diva. Y'all just don't know! LOL

I had to snap one while she was getting her pic made :-)

She loves the camera!!! LOL

I have been doing a lot of reading. I put a goodreads widget on my sidebar. It has the reviews of the books I have already read. Right now I am reading The Killer's Wife, and it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! I'm almost finished with it.

Ok, that is all I have today. Hope you guys have a fab weekend!!

Toodles~

New Scrappies....

Hey guys!!!!! How ya doin!?!? I'm good! LOL

*insert proud momma moment here*

Jaelyn was recognized yesterday for her wonderful accomplishments in school. I am proud to have children that do so well in school! And one more of Jaelyn and Delaney. They both do a great job and she just so happens to be my neighbor (gotta tell you guys the story of how we "met" lol)

Yep, we have good kids!!! LOL

How about some scrappies...

It has taken me FOREVER to  post these for some reason!! LOL  Supplies:
CS: Unknown
PP: MME
AC Thickers
HS Chipboard flowers
Buttons by Button Up
Swanky Labels from 2peas (printed on transparency)
Tim Holtz Crackle Paint
Martha Stewart Glitter
Colorbox Chalk Ink

Gametime

Products from the AppleBlossom Kit
CS: Bazzill
PP: Cosmo Cricket
Tim Holtz Grungeboard
Non-kit items:
MM: Mini brads
HS: Paint
7gypsies tape
Technique Tuesday Tiles
Colorbox Ink

First Heels Products from the Apple Blossom Kit:

PP: Pink Paislee
CS: Bazzill
Pom Pom Fringe:
AC Thickers:
Non-kit items:
MM: Mini brads

Cars

Products from the Appleblossom Kit:
CS: Bazzill
PP: Cosmo Cricket
AC: Buttons
Non-Kit Items:
Button up buttons
PP: Scenic Route
Font: Upper Arms

On this one, I created the "cars" title using my Silhouette that I LOVE, and I did  reversed out journaling  in PS. It uses a LOT of ink!!!!

Ok, that's it for today! Have a great one!

Toodles!!!

What had happened wuz....lol

I was all excited about taking pics of my top and my latest LO's to post today but it did NOT happen....What had happened wuz...

Woke up late.... I ACTUALLY SLEPT IN!!!!! Those of you that KNOW me, know I'm always up at the crack of dawn. I didn't get up until almost NINE! *GASP* lol

Had to get up and cook breakfast, then TRY to be at the SB store by 10 to drop off my project for Happy Hour.....

*COMMERCIAL BREAK* SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION :-)

Wanna have some fun????

Then join me this Saturday, March 22 at 4:00 pm at Scrap Etc for Creative Cafe Happy Hour.

Sorry, no drinks here BUT we might be able to arrange something afterwards :-) teee heee.

We will do a really cute mini album!!

The cost is only $6.00 and you are guaranteed to have a good time!! You all know how I do it!! LOL so if you are in the area, stop by. Better yet, plan a trip to see me at 4pm on Saturday!! Drop by the store to see how I customized my book. The possiblities are endless! Hope to see ya there!

*END COMMERCIAL BREAK* SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION OVER LOL

So where was I? OH, wanted to make it to the store by 10 (didn't happen lol) got to the store, had to resist the great new product until I finish a couple more LO's....had to run in hancock, then run back home lol. Left home AGAIN with the kids and Tony in tow....had a great picnic (It was GORGEOUS here) the kids rode their 4-wheelers (complete with helmets lol) Aj learned to ride his bike without training wheels. And me being the GREAT mom/photographer/scrapbooker that I am...left the camera at home! lol

So you have to imagine the following:

• Me, not looking where I put the blanket on the ground...ended up sitting in an ant bed....NICE!
• Me, trying to help Aj ride his bike without the training wheels....running behind him as I let go just to trip on a branch that Max was playing with..Thank GOODNESS I had on jeans!
• Me, getting so excited that Aj "GOT IT" and squealing with delight that it scared him and he fell off...lol

After about 6 hours outside....I had to come home and cook...did NOT  have any fresh cilantro, but who felt like going anywhere to get some?? NOT ME! LOL I cooked without it, read with the kids, watched a move with Tony and now I am sitting here typing this out about to PASS OUT! LOL

My kids have SO much energy!!! I try to keep up but I just can't! LOL Overall, we had a reallly good day!!

How about some linkage?

Need a Michael's online coupon?

Are you all a part of GoodReads? I am SO loving this site. I can NOT for the life of me remember who sent me my first invite. But I have been a member since February. I have only just started adding my books recently. LOVE IT! Even though I only have like five books on there right now lol...

Virginia told me about THIS last week I think. OMG. Can you say HILARIOUS?!?! LOL Too funny, you should check it out.

Want a new haircut??? Check this out first!!!

You have to register first, but that's it. It is really cool!

And lastly I will leave you with this:

OMG! I got these in an email an I about passed out laughing. They were so funny to me. I will post a couple everyday lol.

NOW, it is 9:15pm Monday night and I am going to bed. Carla....write that down! LOL

Toodles!!!!

Sewing and Scrapping...OH MY lol

Hi guys!!! Did you all have a good day yesterday? I sure did. I am back to my photography sessions full swing! And when I say full swing...I mean JUST that! I took some time off to take care of myself last year and all my clients were very understanding, but now I am BACK lol. LOVE IT!!!

Ok, here is my top that I finished. It is Butterick 4920

I love how my top came out!! I can't wait to rock it!! You can read a full review here.

I did some scrapping over the weekend. I can't show all the LO's JUST yet, but here is one I did for the store

I had mixed feelings about this LO but I LOVE it now! It is one of my favorites!!!

A couple of detail shots...

and...

I am SERIOUSLY having a love affair with butterflies...REALLY I AM. I was showing this to my friend as I scrapped it and she was asking how I did the butterflies, so I took some pics of how I accomplished the look. NOTHING major but here goes:

Gather your products:

(I don't normally keep hairspray here because I don't use it, but I got this free and kept it)

I THOUGHT I took a pic of the HS chipboard butterflies, and toothpicks, but ummm I guess not lol. So gather those things lol.

Take your butterfly and place it on a paper plate or some sort of protective surface... I hold mine down with a toothpick because I don't like stuff on my nails.

Then take your crackle paint and  brush it across the butterfly.

Take your glitter and sprinkle till your heart is content

Be sure you remove all kids and pets from the area.....they don't mix well with glitter....ask me how I know...

MOVE the butterfly from the spot where you painted...

If you don't you will have a hard time trying to get it up once it is dry...and you get paint under your nails..I HATE that!

Then spray with the hair spray to keep the glitter from falling off. Works like a charm!

And that's it! LOL.. Not hard at all!

Ok, that's it for me today! Have a great day guys!!

Toodles!!!

Weekend Ramblings....

Hey guys!! Did you have a good weekend? I sure did!!! Wanna see some pics?? Good because I have a few :-)

This has to be one of my most favorite pictures from the weekend. Kayla volunteered was bribed into  to take this picture. I LOVE It. So much, that I have already done a LO with it! LOL

It was COLD Saturday. I woke up to screaming children because it was snowing. We only got a "dusting" but it was enough for them.

I went to visit my parents (not like it's a field trip, they live EIGHT minutes away from me lol) because my brother came home YAY. They are insulating the inside of my dad's shop....they were workin......lol

They had a LOT of work to do. My uncle who is the ring leader of this project built his house HIMSELF, only calling someone in to lay the pipes and do electrical work. I'd say he is qualified to oversee this project lol.

I love this one of Aj standing RIGHT under my Dad. If he turned around too quick, he would have stepped all over Aj lol.

Hmmmm, a layout perhaps??? Maybe! LOL

You may have heard me mention Marvin, my stray brother from time to time...well he was over there and when I went back over to the shop to do something our good friend Tieron was there. My dad calls him Ronnie Lott because he seems to think he looks like him...I MADE them take a picture together!!! LOL

Andre (my twin) is in the middle lol.

Here is an updated picture of Max...He is going to be SO big. He is the SWEETEST puppy though.

Emmy had to have some LUV too lol.

For you kitty lovers...here is my moms kitten Gracie....

Now Gracie is my kitten Asia's sister lol. They came from the same litter. BUT when I tell you Gracie is bulimic....SHE REALLY IS!! LOL. My mom has taken the cat to the vet, changed her food. EVERYTHING, and I PROMISE every time she eats she will go in a corner and just up-chuck. SERIOUSLY. Then she goes on like nothing has EVER happened.  WEIRD. Any suggestions? Have you all heard/experienced anything like this? And no she isn't feeding her too much.

The kids had fun playing by the water....

It was 20 degrees outside and they wanted to play in the water...I don't care just as LONG as you don't fall in lol. Besides, I was RIGHT there lol.

The kids scrapped...ok, they keep all their stuff in ONE spot (normally behind the door). But when they scrap, they pull it ALL out. Look at all that junk. And my carpet isn't dirty. I just needed to vacuum. We took care of that though lol.

Jaelyn did an entire mini album, Kayla did  a couple pages, and Aj just got on their nerves lol. I will show their "creations" later this week.

Jaelyn made breakfast...now she makes very good grits. I don't mind letting the kids run free in the kitchen. That is how they learn. Aj made the toast, Kayla made the eggs. All served on paper plates...you know....to cut back on dishes ;-)

I love this picture of Aj, and I kind figured Virginia would too :-)

I thought this was the funniest thing....kids really can entertain themselves lol

It was such a beautiful day Sunday,  we spent  too long some time at the park.

I even got to play ;-)

I actually like this picture. It "SPEAKS" to me lol.

I did some scrapping...here are a couple sneak peeks...

And one more...

I am SERIOUSLY having a love affair with butterflies right now. SERIOUSLY. I did this page Saturday morning, and I promise...all I wanted to do was punch out more butterflies. The Martha Stewart butterfly punch is THE TRUTH!!!  THEN QK had some new digital releases for the Silhouette....yes they had a couple BUTTERFLIES!!! ROCK ON!!!!! I was a happy camper! LOL. I had just said something to Virginia about butterflies, then I got the email from QK. LOVE IT!

I also finished one of my March Projects:

The first warm day I get, I'll take a nice picture outside. Until then, I will just take a pic of it on my dress form sometime today LOL.

I need to start planning my outfit for the Jill Scott Concert. Hmmm.

I also had my weekly talk with Ms. Stacey.  I was talking to her when last night when Kayla came in with a bleeding mouth. Had to cut that convo off to see why my child was bleeding. She pulled her tooth that was loose. "I" do NOT pull teeth. I never have and I never will. Either they pull teeth themselves, or Tony does it. NOT ME. lol

Seems like there was something else that went on but I can't remember!

Think this post was long enough? LOL

Have a great day guys!!

Toodles!

*sigh*

I was really looking forward to the weekend being OVER until I remembered this:

No the weekend didn't get any better, yes I am still in a funk but working my way out of it. Yes, I did sulk and have  huge pity party but now it's about time to move on.

I have pics from the weekend, but do NOT feel like loading them. I will later this week.

Here is one that I thought you guys might like. Kayla is so funny:

(CLICK TO MAKE IT LARGER)

That is SUPPOSED to be SINCERELY.

I did manage to get ONE LO done:

This was for a challenge for Noel Mignon

Supplies Used:

PP: October Afternoon (Seriously love this company)

CS: NO CLUE, it was in my stash

American Craft Thickers Jewelry box chipboard letters and accents

HS: Silhouette Shapes

Noel is having an awesome sale and a lot of the kits are reduced!! If you wanted one before and passed, go scoop one up now before they are gone!

That's it for me. Have a great day guys!

Toodles!

No Title Tuesday.....

Hello all! Did yesterday just DRAAAAAAAAG by or what?!?!  I hope today goes by a little quicker. I am really ready for LOST on Thursday! LOL

Here is some progress on my summer shift:

Notice that it is sitting on top of my nice black Books A Million Bag? And not in a bag that could possibly be trash?? Yep...that is what you call LESSON LEARNED! LOL I knit through a movie yesterday, I Could Never Be Your Woman. While it is SOOOO corny and just stupid, it was really funny. I mean I laughed the whole time, and was still able knit. I am however very silly so.....lol. This pic was taken at 4 yesterday afternoon. I have about twice that done now lol. QUICK KNIT!

Did I tell you guys about this?

Yeah, I can't wait. Wonder what I will wear?! lol

I did some scrappy shopping a week or so ago. I pulled these goodies out and still no mojo lol

Cheryl, I only purchased ONE of the MM notebooks lol

I've never purchased an entire line of anything, but I LOVE this MM paper!!

Are you guys going to see The Other Boleyn Girl?? I'm going out with a good friend of mine Friday night and can't wait to see it. Can you say girl's night out? LOL Hubby will be home with the kiddos! NICE! LOL

Oh, did I work on the Vogue jacket you ask? NOPE! LOL I plan on trying again today lol. But I said that yesterday huh? I have to finish. Jaelyn has a dress she wants me to make for her lol, and I have a ton of new fabrics on the way also so I need to get it OFF MY DRESS FORM! LOL

I guess that is all. I think I have rambled enough lol.

Hope you guys have a great day!
Toodles!

It's Monday....again lol

Did you guys have a good weekend?? I sure did. I love lazy days with my family. We always have a good time together. I'm glad my kids still want to play with me and I pray as they get older we will always remain close. Ok enough mushy stuff.

Are you guys watching A Raisin in the Sun tonight!? I can't wait to see it.

Did you guys know that Michael's now has ONLINE COUPONS?!?! Grab it and print! I'll find SOMETHING to buy lol.

I worked on my Vogue Trench Jacket and boy oh boy. Setting the sleeves has been a PITA. To some people, these skills come easily lol, I am not one of them lol. I've done set in sleeves before but this is NOT working for me. A good friend of mine sent me some tips, so I will try that today. If I STILL can't get it to work, I'm going to get my mom to help me. First jacket, sooooo. We will see. Hopefully it doesn't end up in the trash lol. If I don't post it as finished by the end of the week....you can bet I've said bye-bye to my pretty yellow jacket lol. It is only fabric. I am not going to stress.

I cast on for my next knitting project, so I will take a progress shot of it today. So far so good.

Sunday Aj had his championship party. These little boys are SO cute lol.

Here are a few pics:

I love their shirts:

Too cute! LOL

And one of me and the girls. Stacey....there is Jaelyn! LOL

Jaelyn LOVES bags/purses. LAWD.

My mom got a new puppy...Meet Max

I thought of Tany and Nora when I saw him. They love these dogs! He is SUCH a playful puppy. Awwww.

And Emmy. Mom' s other dog...looking to Kayla for some love....she does NOT like Max. AT ALL.

That's about it. LOL.

If you didn't know, Gorgeous Things is having a great sale. I ordered a bunch of fabrics. Just GORGEOUS lol.

I am in a scrapping funk. Seriously. Send some scrappy mojo my way.

OH! Have you guys heard about Pink Pasilee ??? OMG! It's like the my.spac.e for scrappers!!! If you want an invite let me know and I'll send you one! I am going to play for a little while over there today. Add some pictures and what not! LOL

Another OH lol, my girl Greta has a challenge blog Scrap Your Crap. Got a lotta unused supplies!?!?? Go check them out...I'll meet you there...that might get me out of my funk.

Ok, that really is it. LOL, have a great day guys!
Toodles!

Throw back, Ice, and scrappy goodness **ETA, new Butterick patterns!*

Remember this???? LOL

So one of the things I REALLY loved about the ship were the gorgeous ice sculptures. This guy started with a block of ice:

He went from that, to this in 20 minutes!!!

TWENTY MINUTES:

Talk about WOW. I would have cut my fingers off lol.

Ok..how about some scrappy goodness:

Ok, I love the kits that Noel puts together.

This one is called DEVOTED .

I am SO devoted to using it! I love this kit!! Grab yours before its gone!!!

**HOMETOWN HISTORY**

You can click the images to make them larger.

Kit Products:

KI Popculture bordlines

7Gypsies photo corner stickers

Jenni Bowlin Rubons

Popculture PP

Jenni Bowlin PP

Bazzill CS

NON KIT ITEMS

HS Chipboard and Ghost letters

**HANDSOME**

**I almost changed the title lettering, because it's just too busy, but when I started to lift up the letters....the cs came with it lol...so I left that alone lol**

KIT ITEMS:

7Gypsies Type writer words & Stickers

Bazzill Polka Dot Ribbon

PP Imaginisce

PP KI Pop culture

Non Kit Items

Bg Scarlet PP and Tag

Alphabet letters cut with my QK Silhouette

**LOVE ALWAYS**
I scanned this but it looked wonky because of all the dimension on the page.....

soooo I ran outside and took a picture realllll quick like...

But the glare sucked lol Anyway, to keep the heart from just JUMPING off the page, because it was SOOOOO red, I kinda toned it down with some bronze ink. Love the look of it.

I LOVE these photo corners...

The New MM Chelsea line is TDF! SERIOUSLY!

Kit Items:

KI Lace CS

Bazzill Heart

Non Kit Items;

MME PP

Colorbox Bronze Ink

MM Chelsa PP and photo corners

**I LOVE YOU CARD**

Kit Products:

Bazzill CS

PP American Crafts

PP Jenni Bowlin

Bazzill Polka Dot Ribbon

Flower

Non Kit Items:
Ric rac

HS Ghost Hearts , Letter stickers and acrylic paint

Martha Stewart Glitter

**Tip, when working with glitter, after it is dry, spray it with a little hair spray and viola....it won't go anywhere**

I Adrienne, am SO in love with the Martha Stewart Glue and Glitter... OMG. I have crossed over. I remember when her line FIRST came out, I was AT MICHEALS.....wow. I promised myself I would NOT buy any glitter....MONTHS later...I have indeed crossed over. I must have every color lol.

Ok, that's it! You guys have a great weekend!!!

Toodles!

**ETA, BUTTERICK NEW PATTERNS are up and here are a few of my picks..

B5173 Is cute. But I'm not sure if I would make it lol

B5180 Is kinda cute. I can see view A with an jeweled  neckline

B5186 I am REALLY liking view B. That is so cute to me.

5187 View D is really cute to me too

B5191 is SO hot to me! I don't like that dress and skirt though lol.

**Selections subject to change** lol

Ok, now I'm REALLY gone! LOL

Sewing and Scrapbooking

One of my projects for Noel Mignon DT was to show how I incorporate sewing with my scrapbooking.

Incorporating sewing with your scrapbooking really isn't a hard thing to do and anyone can do it! Here is a little step by step SIMPLE tutorial of how I made the following card.

First, collect all your supplies that you will need. I used some stuff from my wonderful kit that I got from NoelNignon.com  :-) For this card I used a simple zig-zag stitch. I use an OLD brother machine, that I now use only for sewing on paper. I don't want to sew paper on my new machine, so this one does JUST fine lol. I do suggest taking your time when working with paper. My thread broke halfway though this and it was HARD to get it back just right.... so ignore the extra holes :-) Before I adhered my paper the card, I inked the edges just a tad of colorbox ink to add some contrast. I LOVE using ink. Colorbox and Tim Holtz are my two favorite brands. Place everything where you want it and taa-dah! You are done. A pretty quick simple card! I even added a little stamp to the back!

Supplies  Used:

January Kit from NoelMingon.com

Bazzill CS

Fancy Pants

Crush PP

Titles and Tags, Fancy Pants Crush

Non-Kit Supplies:

7Gypsies Graffer Tape

Colorbox Ink

HS Photo Corner and heart

Hope you all enjoyed it! I did! LOL :-)

Toodles! Have a great day!

TODAY IS THE DAY

• Today I have my biopsy done.
• I am VERY nervous.
• I have thought of every possible thing that could go wrong.
• I have cried.
• I have had panic attacks.
• I have had VERY bad dreams.
• Then I talked to my husband, prayed and let it go.

I am still nervous but I think that is just human nature. Ok....so say some prayers, send some good wishes...sprinkle some fairy dust...lol  you know lol...THANKS

MOVING ON! LOL

So my sewing machine came back and you know what I did?

• Went to the movies.
• Took the kids shopping.
• Ate a WHOLE bunch of junk.
• Helped my mom clean up.
• Cleaned up my house.
• Went grocery shopping
• Cooked a fabulous meal.
• Got a wonderful massage!!!

And that's about it! LOL So NO sewing! HA! But that figures right? LOL I was so excited, now I'm too tired to do anything. When I start sewing , I probably won't stop! LOL.

In scrapping news, I have been working on a mini album of all my sewing/knitted items from last year. Well, when my PC crashed I lost it all (because it was saved on my desktop and NOT my external hard drive *sigh*) and I am ALMOST finished with it...AGAIN lol, but I like it. It's REALLY simple but it works for me. When I completely finish it up, of course I will post it.

Umm, I have not knit ANYTHING but I will post pics of my Mini Cardi from fitted knits this week. I will try and take a pic in it tomorrow, or sometime lol.

I was featured on the REV IT UP BLOG, go check it out! Thanks again Maria! It was fun!

Vee, Stacey, Lisa T-O lol, I did NOT get to the post office Saturday but your packages will go out this week. Vee, Imma have to hook you up, because I was supposed to send yours WHEN? LOL....yeah...I'm sorry!!! LOL. But I'll get it out this week, and I will let you know when I send it! LOL

Ok, I think that is all.

Have a GREAT day!

Let's Throw It BACK!!!! And some scrappy Stuff

HEYYYYYYYY YA'LL!!!!!  How bout a lil Frankie Beverly & Maze!?!? Y'all don't know nuthin bout dat!!!! LOL (I don't know why my song won't play more than 30 seconds!!! I got the full version! UGH)

Cheryl, the girls are still up...talking and giggling lol, too funny.

Here are some of my DT LO's for for Noel Mignon  using the Madeline Kit.  You can click on each image to make it larger...OOPS, I forgot to put a frame around the white LO's! LOL Oh, and I am so not even done with this kit!! I'm still working on more!!! :-)

"The Celebs"

Kit Products:
Bazzill CS
Fancy Pants Crush PP
Collage Press Journaling Tape
Non Kit Products
MM Boho Chic Tiny Alphas
Maya Road Scallop Chipboard Frames
Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint
Richard Murray Font cut with QK Silhoulette

"The Boots"

"Kit Products"
Jenni Bowlin Pink Label
Queen & Co Felt Fusion
KI Pop Culture PP
Bazzill CS

Non Kit Products
HS Plastic Mini Letters
Doodlebug CS Stickers

"A New Year's Kiss"

*Photo taken by Jaelyn  :-)*
 

Kit Products

Imaginisce PP
Bazzill CS
Collage Press Journaling Cards
Pink Glitter Photo Corners
Artchix foil border
Imaginisce Tag
Fancy Pants Crush Titles and Tags
American Crafts Memory Marker

Non Kit Products

HS Silhouette words
HS Fuzzy Rubons
Font Ma Sexy

That's it guys! I hope you all have a GREAT weekend!!!

Toodles!

**Frankie Beverly and Maze**

Mom's Favorite Gift

As promised, here is my moms favorite gift. The list of supplies is at the bottom. I kept it REALLY simple. I am so glad she loves it!

PRODUCTS USED:

AAM 6x6 Calendar (LOVE THESE)

Art Warehouse Rubons

Font Werks Rubons

7 Gypsies Stickers

BG Rubons

Prima Flowers

MM Minibrads

Creative Cafe Rubons

MM Clear Self Adhesive Flowers

EK Success Inspirables

American Crafts Rubons

HS Bling Circles

DCWV Rubon Quote

HS Chipboard

Toodles!!!

Merry Christmas Eve! And some other stuff...

Hey Y'all!!  LONG post, so let's get started!! :-)

I finished my treatments on Friday! YAY. I was sick as a damn dog this week. I have not been on the computer too much, and sleeping a WHOLE lot!!! I feel really good today (Sunday afternoon) and I am making the most of it!! I am not "technically" out of the woods yet, but things really look good. I go back for another biopsy on either the 31st or the 1st. I can't remember. Then we wait. Thank you all for all your support, prayers, kind words, gifts, phone calls, emails, e-cards...EVERYTHING. It has meant a great deal to me. I am finally about to start catching up on emails, so I will get to those today.

Check out a new flickr group called PIECES OF ME started by none other than PHOTODEE. I can't wait to start on this!!! I think this will be fun.

CAN ANYONE WITH A KODAK EASY SHARE SV811 PHOTO FRAME PLEASE EMAIL ME!??!!?

MY BIG HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
I am now a Design Team Member for: Noel Mignon she has aaaaaaaaaaawwwwweeeeeesome kit's that you can see HERE . I am SO excited and can not WAIT to get started!!! My mojo is super flowing right now!! A clean "area" will do that to you EVERY time! I can't WAIT to show y'all how organized everything is. May not be much to you, but I sure love it!!!!

I made the CUTEST little "gift" for my mom. Here is a little peek.

I will post more pics once she has seen it. Y'all already know she reads over here lol.

I finished my Mini Cardi from Fitted Knits. It seriously took like 8 hours total to finish. I had a LOT of bed time, so when I wasn't sleeping I knit! I will comb my hair and take a pic soon. Right now, that just ain't gone happen lol. But it's really cute and I just love it! I needed a quick knit!

My sewing machine STILL isn't back yet. Hopefully it will be back soon. UGH.

Christmas Dinner Menu:

Roasted Turkey
Glazed Spiral Cut Ham
Cornbread Dressing
Turnip Greens
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Candied Yams
VERY small dish of Sweet Potato Cassarole (I really want some, so I'm making some for me lol no one else likes it)
Potato Salad

For Dessert??
Red Velvet Cake
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Martha Stewart Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet Potato Pie

Don't forget I didn't cook for Thanksgiving lol....Yeah we are all going to eat VERY well! LOL.

Here is a pic of the Cream Cheese Pound Cake. MAN, this thing is SO moist. Let's thank Kayla for a great job putting the powder sugar on top lol:

Here are some of the cookies. I still need to make the Martha Stewart Cookies:

The kids FINALLY did their ginger bread house. Tony bought them a kit...I cheated lol. NO baking ginger bread for me! LOL

They put more candy in their mouth, than they did on the house lol. Stacey, I finally got Jaelyn to take a pic lol. See, I really DO have three kids lol.

I "THINK" that is all!!!

I wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Before I go, I will leave you with this picture.....

I took my picture so my mom could see it, and umm, now it is hanging on "HER" wall lol. You can expect to see a LOT more of these in 2008! LOL It is SO addictive!!!! LOL

Toodles!

*SILENT NIGHT - TEMPTATIONS*