Happy Presidents Day!!

Hi there!! It is Monday and I was a scrapping fool this weekend!!! I'm going to start you off with this layout I made using some luscious BoBunny paper and stickers that I got in them mail from my "boss", Fia, over at Sketches4all.

I used a sketch challenge that Jessica has going over there right now as my creative inspiration. It was a bit like putting a puzzle together. The picture is of my hubby and I on our wedding day.

I did a ton of fussy cutting and cut out the title work with my Cricut using the Cutting Up cartridge. And I went totally crazy with my crystal Stickles but it just seemed like this lovely dovey layout needed the sparkle. I added some ribbon from my stash.

It is just so obnoxious that I love how it turned out!! lol

I was faithful to my self-challenge and made this card with the scraps. Don't tell my hubby about it because he is getting it for our anniversary! lol Hopefully he doesn't read this post!! I used a yummy sketchabilities sketch.

It seemed totally fitting to post about Prima's Product Picks for February on this post because I used their Prima Color Pallette as my inspiration for my layout and card!!

Aren't all these products so totally yummilicious??? (I'm sure that is a word...if not, it should be!! LOL) I would DIE to win them.... Fingers crossed they pick my name!! lol

There is still time for you to try to win this collection of goodies too. So hurry on over and get in on the fun!

It is kind of crazy because my kids and I have been sick for weeks and finally we went to see the doctor on Saturday and guess what?? We have allergies. We are taking some allergy medicine and we all feel soooooooooooo much better!!!! Such a simple fix.

It was recommended that I keep the kids in this weekend because the air quality is bad right now and it is very windy....which has been crazy since it is a holiday weekend and longer than normal.... They have been going stir crazy.

We were supposed to have rainy weather here but it rained one night while we were sleeping and now it is just cool and sunny. Which makes it even harder to keep the kids in the house.

I was supposed to have my electrician out today to fix a few things in the house but he called to say that the guards on the front gate wouldn't let them in because it is a holiday and "there will be no work done in the neighborhood today"!

How annoying is that?? What if my washer was broken? Seems ridiculous to not let him in when he is doing quiet work inside... Oh well...he is coming tomorrow instead.

How is your holiday weekend going?? I'm missing my follower friends comments!! Has anything inspired you creatively lately?? Want to share??

Already Friday!

I just made a DT layout for my March Scrap Our Stash Challenge (you will have to wait to see it) and, as per my self-challenge, I kept going and made a card out of my scraps. (actually I made two but you have to wait for the second one because it is too dark to take a photo)

And not only did I made a card but I made a frame too!! I made the frame for Mitsue's Altered Frame Challenge at Sketches4all. You have until the 28th to enter. Go check it out!

So even though you don't get to see the layout yet you do get to see my scrappy creations from from the leftovers! ha

I also made a card from the left overs from another DT layout and mentioned it the other day but never bothered to take a picture and show you so here that one is too!

Can you believe it is Friday!??!! We have a 3 day weekend for the kids here because Monday is President's Day.

It is supposed to cool down and rain all day tomorrow!! My kids are already jumping off the walls...help!! LOL (jk)

For some comic relief, here is a picture of my 3 year old. She is in disguise!! Don't tell her you recognize her. ha

My mother in law decided to put on the disguise too....LOL Isn't she hilarious!!?

She asked me if I wanted to put the glasses on too so she could take a picture of me!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! I politely said, "NO THANKS!". haha

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Creating a Crafty Life Blog Candy

There is an awesome blog candy giveaway over at Creating a Crafty Life. It is the awesome Cricut cartridge Superman!!! YUMMY!!

Think of all the fabulous things you could make with it!!

She is trying to reach 100 followers so go check out her blog!! You will be happy you did.

Hurry...because it ends when she gets to 100...

Window Shopping at CSN

Spring is in the air...or at least I wish it was!! Maybe I should have written, "spring is on my mind"! lol

With all the cold weather that most of the country has been getting lately, I am ready to think of doing fun outdoor things in the sunshine!

One of my favorite things to do is hang outside with my 5 kids while they play. I recently was online "window shopping" at CSN Stores. (Have you shopped CSN Stores yet?? They are awesome!)

Well the first thing I looked at was the swing sets for kids.

I have 5 kids ranging in age from 3-10 years and I have always wanted to get a really cool swing set for them. And there are a ton of different sets to choose from there. I was really looking at those gorgeous ones that are loaded with fun things like little houses, climbing walls and monkey bars.

Here is a picture of my dd outside riding her toy.

I also couldn't help myself and looked at the fab playhouses they have there too. (I mean if you are going to dream...dream big right??!!) There are some amazing ones that I would have loved to have had when I was a kid!!

They actually have them in a large variety of prices so they are totally something that we could save to get for the kiddos! And quite a few have free shipping too!

Another thing I was looking at was a Portable Tetherball System. I absolutely want to get one of these for my kids. My 3 oldest kids are obsessed with tetherball and play it at school everyday. They would just love to have one set up here at our house.

CSN has over 200 stores online and you can find pretty much anything you might want at one of them.

I bet you have seen some CSN giveaways on blogs you follow. I know my friend, Marlene at Disguised as a Grown Up, occasionally has giveaways from them on her blog.

So go check them out and feel a little of the sunshine!!

Oh yeah, here is that card that I made for my new Sketches4all Card challenge. (go check it out!!)

I struggled with it because I was trying to only use scrap paper that was on my desk. I tore it apart twice before finally settling on these papers. It isn't my favorite but it's okay I guess...... What do you think?? Input please!!

Twofer Tuesday!

I am feeling a little better today. So that is reason to celebrate! ha

I started out the day not really in a scrappy mood.

After all the kids went to school I decided to just do nothing... I watched a show on TV that I had recorded and read some scrapping magazines. Well, by the time the show was over I was motivated to go scrap something!!

I'm lucky because my mother in law is visiting and when my dd came home from pre-school she fed her and took her outside to play until nap time..... Giving me hours to scrap! (lucky me)

I made a layout for Fia's Sketches4all Color Combo/sketch challenge. I used a picture of my brother and dd. We had been sitting outside, visiting and watching my dd play when she decided to come play with Uncle Dave's sunglasses. It then became a photo shoot!! lol Her hair is crazy but she thought was was hot stuff. ha ha

I used paper from Prima's Eire Collection and the chipboard flowers are from Sassafras. The fern is from K & Co.

I like how it turned out. And I was just happy to use paper that wasn't pink or red!!!! LOL

I made a card with the scraps but I haven't taken a picture of it yet.... The Stickles are still drying. You know how I like my Stickles! ha I will show it tomorrow.

I also made a layout for the S4A DT sketch which was shown on the site so now I can add it here.

I used a picture of the kids sitting on Santa's lap. My oldest boys are 10...I'm wondering how much longer they will let me take them for this picture?? I've been doing it since they were 1 year old.

I'm blank right now on my supply list for this layout. LOL I made it a few days ago and my brain is not working tonight. ha So just enjoy the picture!

I added a funny picture of my sweet brother and my dog, Hattie. She thinks she is hot stuff too!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentines Day!!

I've been sick (still) but have still be scrapping so I have a couple of things to show you. One of the things I made was for a DT. I think I will be able to post it tomorrow.

The first thing I want to post is a layout I made for my Stash Challenge at Sketches4all. I actually scraplifted it from a blog and can't for the life of me remember which one. I was so excited when I saw the original that I immediately went to my scrap desk and started making it!

I will try to find the original again so I can credit the artist. I hate that I misplaced the name....

Anyway, what I loved about it was the absolute simplicity. Black paper, white pen, pictures....

My challenge at S4A is to use black on your layout and to also use a white pen (ink, chalk or paint will be okay too). I am excited to see what everyone comes up with.

I also made a "Pick Me" Valentines Card for my daughter to give to her teacher. She was happy with it.

You kind of get a sneak peak at the DT layout I made because I used the scraps to make this next card. I have been pretty good about doing this so far this year. I used the awesome sketch challenge #55 from Sketch and Stash Challenge Blog.

My husband is out of town so I won't be doing anything fancy to celebrate Valentine's Day. I do plan to make a special dinner for the kids tonight.

Do you have any Valentines plans?? What to share them??

Is anyone else ready to go on to the next holiday (with your scrapping??!) ha

I am! I might just skip to St. Patricks Day or move on to Easter!! Or maybe I could just start on spring.

Any ideas or suggestions??

Chip Chop Shop Turns 1!!

The Chip Chop Shop at Etsy is turning 1. There is a giveaway to celebrate so hurry and go check it out. Ends February 14th!!