Bits and Scraps of Me!

Voting Time..

2009-10-27T05:18:00.000-07:00

TIME TO VOTE...VOTE FOR ME!!!
Hello friends and fellow bloggers,
It's time to vote...vote for me that is...head on over to Piccolina Designs and cast your vote on your favorite layout. Of course, I hope you think mine is fabulous, but I leave the voting to your discretion.

The winner will receive 3 full kits by Piccolina Designs for FREE. Since I'm a newbie Digi girl, 3 full kits would be a big addition to my small library. Thanks and have fun voting. Don't forget to leave a little message here too.

4th of July 2007

2009-10-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

Credits: Julie Marie Designs/I've Got A Feeling, Kerstinchen/Glitter and Glamour, Fantasia Dreams/Woodland Fantasy Kit, Michelle Underwood/Bright Smiles Kit

Smile

2009-10-20T10:58:00.000-07:00

Credits: Ms Witchypoo Designs
KW Fun with Karen

Scarecrow, Scarecrow

2009-10-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

Credits: Designs by Ros
Designing Kit/KWallace

Smile, First Stroller Ride Upright

2009-10-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

Credits: JDG DSO Color Collab

Created for The Garden Parlor Challenge.

Yellow Daisy

2009-10-20T10:45:00.000-07:00

Created for a Challenge at The Garden Parlor.

Credits: Cinnamon Scraps/Tropical
KWallace/New Member

Piccolina Designs Challenge

2009-10-17T04:27:00.000-07:00

This layout was created for Piccolina Designs Challenge Blog. I used 100% of her CMW Orange Kit. A winner will be chosen by voting at her site for your favorite layout. Voting starts on 10/18. Please make sure your come back here to follow the right link for voting. As always, thanks for stopping by and taking a look, don't forget to leave some love too.

Piccolina Designs...a new site discovered....

2009-10-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

Hello there fellow scrappers. I've recently discovered another great blog with someone very pretty Freebies. This week, Piccolina Designs is hosting a "Creative Layout Challenge" with a freebie...3 FREE Kits from her store if you are chosen the winner. Click here and get started. Below are two previews of her lovely kits and alphas. You can pick them up for free at her site.

Orange Kit here. Alphas here.

Halloween Fun...plus a freebie.

2009-10-14T18:12:00.001-07:00

Don't you just love this kit. It's a beauty designed by Grandma's Templates, click on here and grab it up.

Credits: Grandma's Templates

Beach Fun in Atlantis

2009-10-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

Created for a challenge over at The Garden Parlor.
Credits: Horse Dreamn Designs/Beach'n It Up

Vintage Christmas QP

2009-10-12T18:43:00.000-07:00

You can find this beautiful kit and many more over at Michelle's Angels. You can purchase it here.
Below I've created for you a QP. I hope you like, remember to leave some love and to give credit to those that contributed. Thanks again.

Credits: Vintage Christmas/Mariandale Designs Kit

Click here.

Halloween Fun, plus a QP freebie

2009-10-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

Credits: Designs by Missy/Halloween Train Blog

Thanks to Missy Designs, I used her lovely kit to create this layout and quick page.

You can pick up this as a quick page here.

Colors of Fall...beautiful kit over at The Garden Parlor.

2009-10-12T08:22:00.001-07:00

Thanks for stopping by. Did this beautiful kit catch your eye? You can buy it over at The Garden Parlor or even get it for free if you spend $10. Click here. There are plenty of beautiful kits to choose from and tons of $1.00 Kits on sale too.

Here is a layout that I created for a challenge over at The Garden Parlor using the ever so lovely Colors of Fall Kit

Matthew's 1st Birthday!

2009-10-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

Created for a challenge over at The Garden Parlor.

Credits:Cold Winter Days/Designs by Sliva
Digiscrapations/All Boys Kit

UPDATE: Picked for BOTD (Bloom of the Day) over at The Garden Parlor! Thanks again for looking.

Cute As A Bug

2009-10-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

Created for a challenge over at The Garden Parlor. If you would like to receive this kit for FREE, head on over the The Garden Parlor and sign up.

Credits: KWallace Designs/New Member Kit

Gingerbread House 2007

2009-10-08T20:49:00.000-07:00

Created for Michelle's Angels you can purchase this beautiful kit here.
Credits: Mariandale Designs/Vintage Christmas

Creating...Creating....Creating

2009-10-06T15:00:00.000-07:00

Credits: Delicious Scraps/Autumn Kit

Credits: Ms. Witchy Poo Designs/Baby Boy Blues
Alpha Pottage/Sept (The Garden Parlor)

Credits: Carjazi Designs/At Play

The layouts above were created for challenges over at The Garden Parlor. Click on the link and join the fun!

Noche Caribeña

2009-10-04T12:11:00.000-07:00

Credits: Karen Wallace Designs, Morning Has Broken
Created for The Garden Parlor Challenges

Christmas 2007

2009-09-30T20:23:00.000-07:00

Creating for Michelle's Angels website, this beautiful kit is available over at the sites store. You can click here. Check out the store and all the beautiful kits available.

Credits: Mariandale Designs/Christmas Vintage Kit

Sleeping Sweet Baby

2009-09-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

Created for another exciting challenge at The Garden Parlor.

Playtime is all the time!!!

2009-09-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

Created for another exciting challenge over at The Garden Parlor.

Digi Inspiration at The Garden Parlor.....

2009-09-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

I just really need to give a GREAT BIG shout out to the ladies over at The Garden Parlor. There is so much inspiration, amazing kits and lots going on ex..chats, tuts, challenges. I have been so busy just creating one after another thanks to their motivation. If you have a moment stop by and check them out. Above is another layout for a great challenge over at The Garden Parlor....my latest craze!!!

Credits: Karen Wallace Designs
UPDATE: This layout was chosen as BLOOM OF THE DAY (BOTD)today over at The Garden Parlor.

Celebrating with Friends

2009-09-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

Created for Michelles Angels, an amazing Digi Site. You can pick up this beautiful Friends kit by clicking here.

Credits: Panda Bear Designs/Friends Kit

Fearless Feeding

2009-09-20T21:18:00.000-07:00

Another great challenge over at The Garden Parlor.

Credits:
Sweet Blossoms Designs
Digital Scrapbook Place

Love, A Bride

2009-09-20T21:10:00.000-07:00

This was created for a Scraplift Challenge over at The Garden Parlor.

Credits:
Delicious Scraps Kits/Summershine Kit
Sweet Blossoms Frames/Ribbon

Enjoying my new found addiction, Digi Scrapping

2009-09-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

I'm having such a good time Digi Scrapping. I really didn't think that I would take to it as much. There is sooooo much to learn and try! I've found some really great sites too.

Right now I'm having loads of fun over at The Garden Parlor, if you have a moment drop by the site and check them out.

Thanks for stopping by, thanks for looking and remember if it moves you--leave a comment.

Update...Sweet....

2009-09-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

This layout was picked at Bloom Of The Day over at The Garden Parlor. The Garden Parlor is quickly becoming one of my favorite digi sites, so many wonderful ladies and lots of inspiration.

Thanks again for picking my layout.

Created for Michelles Angels

2009-09-17T06:04:00.001-07:00

Another amazing kit from Michelles Angels Shop, this one is by PandaBear Designs/Friends Kit. Click on the link to take you directly to the shop. I love the beautiful blue,green and brown tones found in this kit. Please stop by Michelles Angels and check out the amazing Digital Kits available.

Credits: PandaBear Designs/Friends Kit

Angels Among Us

2009-09-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

Matthew just a few days old...he is my little Angel.

Credits:
Raspberry Roads Designs, Angels Amoung Us Frame Cluster
Sweet Blossom Designs, Enchanted Forest

A Bride

2009-09-15T19:06:00.001-07:00

Thank you for looking, please leave a comment.

Credits: Raspberry Roads Design

Another Digi Creation...Happy Mother's Day!

2009-09-14T18:16:00.000-07:00

Another digi creation, a big thanks to Delicious Scraps, this is Mother's Day 2009 we went to Butterfly World. We had a great time! If you would like to download this beautiful kit you can visit Delicious Scraps.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to leave a comment.

Credits: Delicious Scraps

Happy Face....The Imagination of a Child

2009-09-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

Imagination is a great thing! I love looking at life through the curious eyes of my 2 year old. At every bend there is something new and exciting, under every rock a creature to discover, beyond his reach is an adventure just waiting to unfold. Matthew is curious, spontaneous, spirited and a funny little thing. This morning was one of those mornings that started with the 'imagination' on high and it just set the mood for the rest of day so far.
I made toast (cuban toast) for breakfast this morning and as I was piddling around in the kitchen I hear the exclaimation of my son "WOW!, Look Mama, look!!! As any good mother I rush over to see what could be so spectacular...he shows me his bread (the pic above) and with a smile from ear to ear, he proudly proclaims "A Happy Face". I couldn't help but to grab my phone and snap a pic of his AMAZING TOAST. He continued to eat joyfully and between mouthfuls I could hear him exclaim "I eat Happy Face".

How cute is that? I love the imagination of a child!!!

Digi Crazy...Easy Quick Pages......

2009-09-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

If you're thinking of trying Digi, quick pages are the way to go. Digi Quick Pages make it easy for you to create a page without the frustration of creating something new right off the bat. Learning to navigate a new program can be difficult especially if you are a *DO IT YOURSELF* learner. The great part of quick pages is that it allows you to create instantly while still learning whichever program you are using for Digital Scrapbooking. The page is already designed for you, all you have to do is *Drop* the picture into the open window. Digi Quick Pages is a fantastic way to be creatively digi while learning.

Credits:
Raspberry Road Designs
Scarecrow Joe,QP

Credits:
TwinMomScraps
Happy Spooks Kit, QP
HTTP://twinmomscraps.blogspots.com

Boys will be Boys, Quick Page Freebie

2009-09-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all. Tell your friends about it and scream it from the rooftops. I'm so excited I'm bursting at the seams. I've created my first QUICK PAGE. I'm loving the site Michelles Angels, I'm currently creating for them and you can get the quick page here (just scroll down to find the download HERE button)or you can visit the site! Michelles Angels Shop also has a wonderful selection of Digi Kits by some of the most amazing Designers I've come across in awhile, including Digiscraptions Designs, who supplied this kit ALL BOYS, in order for me to create this layout. Thank you for stopping by, please leave a comment and don't forget to send your friends here to get their Quick Page Freebie.

Boys Will Be Boys QP
Credits: Digiscraption Designs/ALL BOYS KIT
Download HERE

Natural Beauty

2009-09-09T19:16:00.001-07:00

This is the daughter of a very good friend of mine, isn't she just beautiful? I'd like to thank her for letting me play with her picture as I created in Digi. I'm loving everything I'm learning and it was great to have such a willing participant in the adventure.
I hope you enjoy the page!

Credits:
Clovis the Clown/Water Color Flowers
Raspberry Road Designs Paper

Digi Creating for Michelles Angels

2009-09-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

Who would have known that being obsessed with Scrapping would turn into a DIGITAL ADDICTION?? I am having a great time learning the world of DIGI Scrapping. The best part that in my learning I stumbled across a wonderful site, Michelles Angels. I am now creating for this lovely site. The layout above was created using the ALL BOYS kit by Digiscrapations Designs. Click on the ALL BOYS and it will take you directly to the SHOP for a complete view of this beautiful kit. Drop by and check out the site and you can download this lovely page in a quick page format on Sept 11th.

Celebrating Our Love, 5 year Anniversary

2009-09-07T20:53:00.000-07:00

Albert and I had a great time celebrating our 5 year anniversary this past June 2009. We went to Cirque du Soleil, Saltimbanco and then out for my favorite meal...sushi.
It was a great evening.

Let's Get Digi!

2009-09-06T21:01:00.000-07:00

I am having such a good time scrapping again. Now Digi scrapping has caught my attention for a variety of reasons...and so here I am having a good time with some quick pages. Thanks for looking.

Credits: Raspberry Road Designs

MOJO...where have you been?

2009-09-05T17:02:00.000-07:00

It's about time..after 7 months of not scrapping, I think I found my mojo. The ladies over at The Shaker Box are always a great source of inspiration and some are personal cheerleaders in getting me motivated. Thank you. I'm looking forward to some Blog Challenges and other scrapping fun. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by and looking at the latest creations.

Matthew is ready for Preschool, but is Preschool ready for Matthew.....

2009-09-04T16:41:00.000-07:00

Well Matthew's first day of Preschool was August 24th, so here we are at the end of week 2 and he's adjusting well. The first few days were a little difficult, but I guess that's normal. His biggest hurdle is naptime! Some days he does well and naps, but other days he doesn't. It seems he has a strong opinion about this and seems to be wreaking havoc on innocent bystanders by not allowing the other littles ones to nap. I hang my head in shame and hope that he will adjust soon. But all is not lost, in just these few days he's made friends, loves his teachers and enjoys school. At the end of the week we receive a package of projects that have been completed by him including coloring, painting, pasting, cutting and glitter...I love all that he's doing.
As for me, well the adjustment has been harder, I cried everyday the first week after I dropped him off. Today, I just teared up, so I'm on my way to recovery as well....(Don't laugh at me).
We are so proud of you Matthew, keep up the good work!!! You are a GOOD BOY!!!

Have you gotten the bug with...

2009-07-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

SCRAPNWIN!!!
I am sooo lovin' this site and all that it has to offer. Check out the their coolest blinkie below and on my sidebar. Just pick one up at the site and display it on your blog and you may be the next winner!!

Mr. Turtle and Matthew Meet

2009-06-10T07:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we were out in the yard when hubby spotted a tiny turtle just hanging out on our deck. I'm excited to see our new visitor and immediately set up a little make-shift pond for him out by the palm trees and rocks. Mr. Turtle is not interested and scampers off. All I can think is that I hope Mr. Turtle will stick around for Matthew to see him. Now, for the most part, I'm an animal lover, not that I want to go around catching lizards and frogs, but I can deal with just about any little creature. I'm definitely a let's give them a little pet...hubby on the other hand finds no pleasure in being one with nature. As far as hubby is concerned they have their space and we have ours no need to collide.
Later in the evening, Mr. Turtle is still hanging out on our deck. Matthew is definitely like his Mommy, he's all about checking out the little creatures. I love that he doesn't have fear and that he is interested in this little bitty thing in Mommy's hand. One day soon I know Matthew will be asking for a pet, just remember to ask Mommy.

Matthew Goes to Summer Camp....

2009-06-10T07:10:00.000-07:00

and I'm the one who's left crying. Matthew is such a big boy, ready with car in hand he's excited about going to Summer Camp. I dress him in the most appropriate TShirt I can find stating...100% GOOD, 10% of the Time. We are all excited and off to Summer Camp we go. We arrive at his class and he jumps right in saying Hello to everyone he meets on the way. A few minutes later he gives me a kiss and says "Bye Mama"...sort of just telling me to be on my merry way. I wave goodbye as the lump builds in my throat and I can feel the tears coming. My baby is not a baby, he's a well adjusted toddler ready to explore. As I head my way back to the car with my hubby all I can think is Matthew is ready for an adventure! But Mommy needs a box of tissue!!

Discouraged Consumer...

2009-06-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Do you find yourself getting easily irritated more and more when you are out shopping? Do you wonder to yourself why? I do. Lately it seems that no matter where I go, I'm irritated. I'm irritated with the layout of the stores, the inconvenience of displays of items or the crowded aisle, I'm irritated with the prices and poor selections of items and I'm irritated by the lack of coupons. But I must say that my greatest gripe is against the employees. Today I had the worst experience yet. I heard somewhere that if you experience a happy moment you tell 10 friends, but get mifted and you tell anyone that will listen, well today is that day my friends. I hope this reaches as many people as possible...so tell your friends and leave a comment!
I'M IRRITATED AT CVS!!!!
CVS has an advertisement for Jumbo Pacakage of Huggies on sale at $8.99. Now for you Mom's out there you know the importance of getting a good deal for diapers. So here I am at the CVS near my home, in search of the JUMBO package for $8.99 plus I have a coupon for $1.50 off any size purchase. I'm excited you can imagine at the possibility of this purchase, so I'm in search of the coveted diapers. After a few minutes in the baby aisle I find two packages of Huggies but there is no pricing information on the shelf to let me know which of the two is the one on sale. No problem, I pick up a couple more items, with son in toe and we head off to the checkout counter.
Now here is where the trouble begins. I'm second in line at the Photo Center, where there is obviously just one CVS employee taking care of customers. The CVS employee, a woman, who appears to be in her late 40's is fiddling at the self photo stand. She finally looks our way and slowly makes her way behind the counter to help the first customer. Much to my surprise, she is NOT helping him with photos of any sort. The employee asks him to wait and goes back to the machine and fiddles some more, turns out she's pulling up some personal pictures she wants to develop. Really? I'm still waiting.
The employee goes back and finally finishes up with the gentlemen ahead of me. Now, I've been waiting patiently for my turn and without exaggeration I've been in line about 15 minutes. Did I mention, I'm with my 2 year old? Yes, I'm waiting and trying to keep a 2 year old from touching everything within his reach. I approach the counter and give her the Huggies package and ask if this is the package that's on sale and if not can she please give me the price. The CVS employee rolls her eyes at me and then proceeds to tell me that I have to walk clear across the store over to the red machine and price the item out myself.
Really? Really? Really!!!!! Let me get this straight! I've been in line for over 15 minutes, you have been fiddling with personal pictures and now YOU (the CVS employee) want me (the customer) to price out my own items. You want ME to get out of line, walk across the store with my 2 year old, price out an item and then return to the line again before I decide to make my purchase!!!! I thanked her for her laziness and left my cart. Of course not before telling her that I would take my business elsewhere and that I found her behavior unacceptable, of which she answered, it is company rules that we are not to price out items for the customer. I left fuming!!!
So what do you think of this??? Have we become a society of self-serve checkouts? Is it ok NOT to expect any service when entering a store? Am I to do everything myself now? And if so, why are the prices not better? If now I can pick up the item myself, walk over to a price check and figure out prices for myself, then proceed to a self check-out, pay and bag my own items, then I must ask...why aren't my items any cheaper? It seems that I am expected to be the EMPLOYEE and I'm actually the CONSUMER, I should get some kind of discount for all my work!
Shame on you CVS! Shame on you and your lazy employees. Shame on you CVS to think it's OK not to have good customer service. Shame, Shame, Shame on you!!! And just so you know, I rather pay the extra few dollars at another store where customer service is still the norm.

Amazing Giveaway

2009-05-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

Do you have a little one? Does he/she just love to scoot around the yard or playground on their bikes, scooters, big wheels or such. Well then this is the GIVEAWAY for you..check out The Ohana Mama blog and the amazing Skitter Toys. The Skitter Toy is super cool, plus it doesn't need batteries and it doesn't plug into anything. The Ohana Mama also has a super cool YOU TUBE video of it. Don't forget to check it out!

And the AWARD goes to....

2009-05-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Recently I received the One Lovely Blog Award, it is now my turn to pass it out to 15 lucky winners. Although I don't really visit many blogs often, these that I have awarded are AWESOME blogs. I also find that I have the honor to call many of the ladies listed below, my cyber-scrappy friends, thank you for that in kind. Please don't forget to leave a comment. Without further ado, please see list below....

Here are the rules:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

The winners are:
1. Domestic Goddess/Cheryl
2. Scrap It Forward
3. Halcyon Dreams/Vel
4. From Moments to Memories/Sheila
5. Papertrails by a paper lover/Amy
6. Y Scrapbook/Calia
7. Just Another Day/Lisamarie
8. Precious Moments Remembered/Jenn
9. Texas Scrap Addict/Vicki
10. Stamping with Cher/Cher
11. Life One Layout at a Time
12. Artsy Fartsy Scraproom
13. Sophia's World
14. Pictures to Pages/Lisa
15. Mindless Junque

Congrats to all these wonderful ladies who make their blogs so amazing. I love stopping by and checking in with you all. Keep up the excellent work! Now go and pass forth the AWARD!

I've been awarded!

2009-05-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you, thank you and thank you again! I was recently awarded! WOO HOO! I can't believe it either! Thank you to Becca from One Day at A Time.
Becca has a great blog filled with cool topics and giveaways. It's now my turn to pass on the lucky award. Keep an eye out for winners to be announced at the end of the week.

TWO...TOO SOON!!!

2009-05-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

Two too soon....it's bittersweet. My darling son, Matthew, is now 2 years old. Where did all the time go? It seems just like yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital.
He's such a big boy too. Matthew is 38 inches tall and weighs 32 pounds. He is definitely a tall boy for two. We celebrated his 2nd birthday at Dandee Bear with family and friends. Matthew had a blast too. The theme was CARS from Disney.
I adore his smile and when he laughs, I can't get enough of his morning kisses and I absolutely love when he takes me by the hand and asks me to play with him. He's full of life and wonder, he's curious to no end, loves music and playing with his cars. Matthew you are my sweetheart, my little big man, and my baby! I love that you are growing by leaps and bounds!! Happy Birthday!!

My Own Little Harry Potter...

2009-04-08T11:53:00.000-07:00

Isn't this an amazing layout???!!!! My cyber scrappy friend, Cheryl...is an amazing Digi-Scrapper. She asked for Matthew's pic and created this amazing layout for me! She totally rocks. You should drop by her site and check out her amazing work! Don't forget to leave her some love! I just absolutely love this page. I'm going to have it printed and framed!!
Thanks, Cheryl, you totally rock!!!

Twilight...another FAN is born!

2009-04-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

WOW! I just finished the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, last night. It took me 2 weeks to get through the 4 books. I devoured them! I couldn't get enough, reading one book to the next and then the next. What a spectacular story line with amazing writing!!
Although, I was a little disappointed in the movie...I must say the books are definitely worth the read. Late night reading, sneaking a couple of minutes here and there while my hubby played with Matthew...and I haven't scrapped at all. Scrapping has been on the back burner for sometime now, since Feb 14th...but once I started reading the Twilight Series..I didn't even think of scrapping...scary, huh?

I am now an official TWILIGHT FAN! Off to find a cool blinkie for my blog!

My Very Own Blinkie...

2009-03-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo. My cyber friend, Calia, totally rocks. She is so talented on so many levels. Calia, scraps, makes cards, does awesome altered items and now she does blinkies. I met Calia through a scrapping forum, our love for scrapbooking connected us as cyber scrappy friends, she's innovative and an out of the box thinker. She has the most adorable little ones which she displays proudly on her site...plus she just loves her hubby to pieces. Calia is an awesome person!

I'd like to thank Calia for creating this absolutely beautiful blinkie just for me. You can find it on the side bar too and you can add it to your site if you want to get to me in a jiffy.

If you love it, drop by her place and give her some love for the awesome job! Make sure to leave a little comment here too. Thanks for stopping by

Blog Candy, Blog Candy, Blog Candy...

2009-03-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

Amazing,amazing blog candy..check out Sassy Designs by Susie, she is giving away this great selection of goodies. You need to drop by her site and check it out..it's super easy to enter too.
Thank you, Lisamarie, for sharing this great blog candy info on your site.

Here's another great stop for some very cool blog candy including Cuttlebug items,
Maria's Studio. Drop by and give her a holler. Please let her know that you found it here.

Another great find is Whimsical Wishes with so many amazing cards and layouts. Katrina is super excited to be on a new Design Team, Stampeez. Check her out and the awesome blog candy up for grabs.

One more great site, Popsicle Toes. Donna is very crafty with an entertaining site. Check her out for great ideas, inspiration and little blog candy party.

Optimism meets Serendipity!

2009-03-17T19:16:00.000-07:00

Optimism....Optimism is an outlook on life such that one maintains a view of the world as a positive place. A general disposition to expect the best in all things.
Serendipity...Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely.

I'm the optimistic one and serendipity is one of my all time favorite words. This is definitely one of those moments when my outlook on life, Optimism collided with my perfect word..Serendipity. I looked at my bundle of joy and knew instantly that I had unexpectedly fallen into an abyss of perfect moments of happiness, laughter, hope, and pure joy! This moment, this baby, was and is my optimistic-serendipity. A lifetime of hopeful dreams whisked in my mind. Before the baby had even taken shape in my belly, I remember the elation of the news. I am a Mommy. I knew life was going to be great, that optimistic inner eye envisioned a perfect family adventure with this little guy.
The first thing I did when I got home was look up my favorite quote by Erma Bombeck, I printed it out and kept in posted on my desk at home and work. I tweaked her quote to be in the present tense, but here is the jist of it...Erma Bombeck says, "Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I will cherish every moment and realize that the wonderment growing inside me is the only chance in life I have to assist God in a miracle." If that isn't optimism swirling around with serendipity, than I don't know what it is.

Check out Baby Makin(g) Machine for some funny post and a cool Couture Baby Bag Giveaway!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2009-03-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

Top o' the morning to you all! Hope you are having a wonderfully GREEN day today. The lucky ones are those that remember to hug their kids, kiss their hubbies off to work, and call their Mom & Dad at least once a week. Don't forget that you make your own luck and luck is more than a financial windfall.
Enjoy your St. Patty's Day...drink green beer!

Fishful Thinking...

2009-03-03T17:21:00.000-08:00

what a neat title, yes? I loved it. Thanks to Tiffany, she's been invited to participate in a program headed by Dr.Reivich. Fishful Thinking is a super site with all sorts of cool topics, parent tips, activities for kids and parent and much much more. As per her request,I headed over there and checked it out...I found that I totally loved the GoldFish Central for kids. What a great site..thanks again Tiffany. Stop by her blog and check out her awesome giveway and check out Fishful Thinking too.

Another RAFFLE + a BIG SALE

2009-03-01T10:46:00.000-08:00

As some of you know, I ventured into creating KITS and sponsored a particular site for the months of January, February and March. It has been quite the venture indeed. The ladies over at this scrapping forum have completly ROCKED OUT their creations using my kits. At this time, I have a couple of KITS still available and I'm ready to offer them at a reduced price of $20.00 (this includes shipping for US..domestic ONLY). If you are interested in purchasing a KIT, please send me an email and I will send you the information.
I am also holding a raffle for the March Kit, Leprechaun Loot.
Here is what you must do...
1. If you blog about the KITS on Sale, you earn 1 more entry
2. If you post pic on your blog of the KITS in addition to a blurp about the sale, you earn 2 more entries.
3. If you link my blog to your blog and someone comes over to my blog and leaves a comment, plus mentions your name you and that person will receive 5 more entries.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

Check back every Sunday for updates on what's going on.
ICE ICE BABY --January Kit

LOVE BLOOMS ---February Kit

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN LOOT ---March Kit

Another GREAT find...Gauche Alchemy

2009-02-26T16:59:00.000-08:00

Oh..I just love when I stumble across a terrific site. Gauche Alchemy is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to stop at everyday. There is so much to see..amazing and inspiring talent. Plus they offer an amazing list of Challenge Blogs, Sketch Pages, Paper Crafts and much much more. I'm still finding more and more each time I drop by...my latest find that has me reeling is the Etsy Shop...love it! So stop by and give them a looksie!

Grosgrain: The Conservatory Overcoat GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-02-23T11:19:00.000-08:00

Grosgrain: The Conservatory Overcoat GIVEAWAY!!!!

Where in the World is Wenda?

2009-02-20T11:24:00.000-08:00

Well Wenda is here today..she stopped by to say Hello and is off now visiting elsewhere. Are you curious as to what this is about? Then head on over to Hot Chocolate Caramel Mocha and then check out Three Bay B Chicks...they are just laughing it up and having a great time blogging. So go have a little fun!

A funny thing...

2009-02-16T19:08:00.000-08:00

It's funny how ideas come into your mind. I was standing in line to pay for a brassiere. There I was when "POOF" into my mind jumped the name. I couldn't believe it..it was perfect. I ran home checked blogspot to make sure it wasn't taken and perfect...it belongs to me. I'm so excited to share it with everyone. The new name encompasses everything...my life of scrapping with other tidbits of me too. I was on the fence for awhile with Milk n Cookies, Scrapping Pink, and Scrap-a-doodle...but I must say...by far...Bits and Scraps of Me....is my favorite.

As a thank you to all my cyber friends who drop by and look and leave comments. I'm going to hold a little Blog Candy, you have til Feb 28th to leave a comment here about the new name. Link me back to your blog and receive another entry. Blog about me at your blog and send a friend over to leave a comment (make sure your friend mentions your name) and you both get another entry. Come back by Friday and I will have a pic of the Blog Candy. Good Luck. Thanks for dropping by and letting me know what you think. Have a great day!

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-14T10:10:00.001-08:00

Good Day to you all and thanks for stopping by. I love Valetines Day..it's such a great day to express yourself without anyone thinking you have an alterior motive..a bit jaded eh? I love that today everyone is out bustling about trying to buy cards, flowers, balloons and presents all to let someone know that they are loved. It is a great feeling.

Happy Valentines Day!

In other news, I am way happy to announce that I won the contest over at TSJMemories. I was sooo surprised. I will definitely be back to play some more. Over at Scrap It Forward, they announced all their winners. Although I was not one I am very happy for those who did win. They submitted some awesome layouts. Check them out. Scrap It Forward is also hosting another great challenge starting next week don't forget to drop by and play along.

Lastly don't forget to visit The Secrets in the Sauce for some great blog sites to check out throughout the week and on the weekend they host all sorts of giveaways.

Created for TJSMemories....

2009-02-11T18:58:00.000-08:00

TJSMemories (Tammi) is hosting a Blog Challenge for the month of February. It is a month long event with weekly RAKS and a monthly grand prize. The first challenge is to create a layout that is Non Traditional for Valentine's day. Below is my creation. If you drop by Tammi's blog, leave her a comment and mention that you heard it from me this will give me an extra entry to the drawing. Thanks for looking and don't forget to check out TJSMemories.

Cosmo Cricket Love Notes Blog Candy!!!

2009-02-11T16:45:00.000-08:00

You absolutely have to check out my cyber scrappy friend's website, Artsy Fartsy...she is a superb artist. Not only should you check out her beautiful work but she is also having a Valentines Day Blog Candy Giveaway!!! It's the Cosmo Cricket Love Notes Collection...and all I can say is WOW!!! Stop by her website and leave her a note that all. Make sure you leave a comment here that you checked out her site!

Scrap It Forward---Challenge

2009-02-09T09:55:00.000-08:00

Over at Scrap It Forward they are hosting their first ever Challenge. Here is my entry. I just loved the sketch they provided and I ran with it. I'd like to thank my cyber scrappy friend, Christine, for inviting me over to play along. Please drop by Scrap It Forward, enter and leave a comment about your favorite layout!

Still at a loss

2009-02-08T20:29:00.000-08:00

I don't have a name yet...I'm at a loss of words, thought, and inspiration. I will continue to ponder, but I've given myself a deadline...Feb. 13th. I must have a title by then or else I will have no title...I will have to go with "THE NO NAME BLOG!"...how sad is that? Perhaps I will have a stroke of genuis throughout the week.

THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT...I'VE BEEN TAGGED

2009-02-06T20:27:00.000-08:00

My cyber buddy, Calia has tagged me. This one is a little different so I decided, why not? As for the 'Same but Different' title..that's a little inside humor for my hubby. Let's see if he really is reading my blog.

Copy your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and randomly tag 10 people (including me). Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real... nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.
Have Fun!!!!!.

What is your name: Ivon
2. A four Letter word: Idol
3. A Boy's Name: Igor
4. A Girl's Name: Isis
5. An occupation: Inventor
6. A Color: Indigo
7. Something you wear: Ironed Shirt
8. A Food: Idaho Potatoes
9. Something found in the Bathroom: ????
10. A Place: India
11. A Reason for being late: Insanity
12. Something you Shout: Idiot!!!
13. A Movie Title: ?????
14. Something you Drink: Iced-tea
15. A Musical Group: ???
16. An Animal: Iguana
17. A Street Name: I-95 (the Interstate)
18. A Type of Car: Intrepid
19. Something Scary: IV
20. Ice Cream Flavor: ????

This was quite difficult.
TAGGING...
1. Calia
2. Sheila
3. Vel
4. Cher
5. Kat
6. Christine

A Quest for a New Name

2009-02-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

Well another day has passed and I'm still on the search for a new name for the blog. I was thinking about all the things I like, for instance…I love love love Harry Potter. But this site isn’t dedicated to only HP, therefore, if I chose a HP name and fan came over and saw all this other stuff I might be cursed…Cruciatus..no one likes to be tortured or worse Avada Kedavra and we know that one doesn't end well at all.
Then I thought, hmmm well I really like Dr. Seuss..but who names their blog…YIAPERS in DIAPERS, or ZILK in my MILK, or A ZAPER in my PAPER…no, no, no…moving on. Plus, I love all sorts of books, funny, murder mysteries, romance, even a little smut now and then…so I thought…KNOCK KNOCK, WHO’S THERE? A KILLING SPREE OF TRUE LOVE EROTICA….now that’s a crazy name!
So for now..I’m still thinking. What will it be? I know that I enjoy reading, I love scrapping,and I love chocolate…how do I bring that all together? Perhaps tonight I will be enlightened and the new name will come to me in a dream.

The Ramblings of a Blog Addict...

2009-02-04T05:10:00.000-08:00

Coming of Age seems to have turned on a light somewhere in the depths of my brain. It seems I have more to say on everything, more than just about scrapbooking. I have so much going on in my life besides my obvious addiction to Paper. I am a wife, a Mom to a beautiful boy, a sister, a friend, a daughter, an Aunt, a reader, a creator, a baker, and so much more. Even more amazing I will be a TEACHER back in the work force come August 2009. So a change is in order. Although I will be forever...DIVASCRAPPER, my blog has to evolve..I need a creative title to bring together all the bits of me. All the wonders of turning 40 and not being afraid to admit it!!
As I ponder on my new vision, I am a bit nervous, but all the same excited to see that I am setting out on a new venture of my blog life. While scrapping will be a big part of me and this blog, it will not be the only part of me.

Super Blog Candy!!

2009-02-03T21:36:00.000-08:00

Cards and Coffe...is another amazing site with some very amazing BLOG CANDY...check it out here. This lady is rockin' the card making, stop by her site and check out all the beautiful cards.
Check out another great site with tons of beautiful creations. Imagine, Create, Inspire..she's hosting another great February Giveaway!

Scrap It Forward....ROCKS

2009-02-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

What an amazing concept! Scrap It Forward based on the same concept of 'pay it forward'. These three amazing ladies Christine, Jenn and Illyse have come up with a way to put their two passions together..scrapping and community service. Check out their site and be a part of something greater than just scrapping. Scrap It Forward is hosting their first challenge with a great giveaway prize. In a time when the economy is at its lowest and so many people are losing their jobs these amazing ladies have really put their thinking cap on. Join them and make a difference!

A Walking Zombie

2009-01-26T16:26:00.000-08:00

I'm running on empty, batteries that won't recharge, I look real but believe me when I tell you that the brain is not functioning, I'm just a shell walking around with nothing to give...I'm exhausted. Not even RED BULL is helping me these days. I have a 21 month who has recently been moved to a toddler bed, is teething and finds it necessary to come to my room every night around 3AM and then is up and ready for play by 6AM. I get up willingly everyday, I'm not a napper and then I'm up til 1AM making the most of 'me - time'...but it's finally caught up to me. I'm exhausted, purely exhausted. So tonight I will be dreaming with the angels as soon as my little goes down...I'm going to bed soon and I will not create, blog, surf or game at all tonight...tonight I will only dream. Sweet dreams!

Blog Candy Alert...check out these cool websites

2009-01-26T10:03:00.000-08:00

What a fantastic blog with sooo much to see. Lulu's cards are phenomenal and now she's giving away an awesome stash. Check out her site Lulu & Cardmaking!

Another great place is at Sparkle Cards..she is hosting a lovely package for blog candy. Check out her site.

A Scrapjourney is hosting a BLOG CANDY giveaway...she's got a stash of great stuff. Check out her site she'll be hosting it until Jan 30th.
Tales from Pollycraft is giving away a Set of 9 gorgeous stamps. Check out her site and follow the directions..that easy! Above is a sample of 1 of the 9 stamps.

One Stop Card Crafts has reached her 1000 posts...WOOO HOOO. In honor of this great accomplishment she is hosting a BLOG CANDY giveway. Check out her site for the rules.

Crafts by Kim is just is stunning blog with so much beautiful talent. She is hosting a BLOG Candy giveaway. Check out her site!

TAG...I'M IT!

2009-01-25T20:39:00.000-08:00

My scrappy cyber friend Calia, has just tagged me in a PHOTO game. In the 6th folder, the 6th photo...I found the picture above. This is picture of my hubby and I with our friend, Adriana, at an annual charity fund called Amor En Accion. This charity funds young adults who travel to the DR through our church in order to help out those who are less fortunate. Although my hubby and I have never done such a pilgrimage, many of our friends have given of their time, treasure and talent. Therefore, we attend to give our support in whatever capacity. Each year there is a theme, this particular year was a Caribbean theme and that is why we are wearing "Guayaberas"..this is also pre-baby. I love the outfit that I'm wearing and hope to wear it again this coming summer.
Now I must tag six new friends...hmmm? Who to choose?
Here are the rules:
1. Go to the section of your computer where you store all of your photos.
2. Select the 6th folder.
3. Select the 6th photo from that folder.
4. Post and explain about that picture.
5. Tag 6 other people

My six friends are...
1. Frankie
2. Cher
3. Tess
4. Christine
5. Kim
6. Vel

A few new places

2009-01-23T05:03:00.000-08:00

I love surfing the web and checking out new blogs. I come across the most talented people..some are verbose, others are artist..some are creative in all areas. But I still love to share those sites that just seem to have a little extra something going on. Check out Red Oak Lines...it's my site for the day!

Posh Petals Class Completed

2009-01-23T03:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome back..I completed the class, Posh Petals by Christine over at Making Memories For You. Christine put together a very easy to follow, step by step, class with instructions and pictures (for those who need visuals like me). I was finally able to complete my project. Now my beautiful bouquet sits on my desk. I hope to continue to add more flowers using up my scraps. This was such an easy peasy class and with a great result. I will definitely be incorporating these beauties for a Spring Layout, Easter and Mother's Day...how will you use yours? In addition, if you follow Christine's link you see the winner of Posh Petals RAK, can you guess who won?

2 Sketches 4 You..Kazan's Sketch 18

2009-01-22T18:57:00.000-08:00

I really enjoy participating in the card sketches at 2Sketches4You. This week Kazan's sketch is just fabulous...I've decided to go with something simple. Here it is....

PageMaps Contest

2009-01-21T20:29:00.000-08:00

Here is the sketch provided by Pagemaps...

The lucky winner will receive a collection pack of BasicGrey's new Bittersweet papers (including alphas and element stickers), plus coordinating glazed brads, buttons and olio rubs. Wish me luck!

The Lunch Date Blouse Giveaway

2009-01-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

I'm so in love with Grosgrain Kathleen's work...she is just simply inspiring. The beauty of her intricate style and design is stunning. I am in awe of each one of her creations. I continue to follow her blog and I am amazed every time. Please check out this fabulous Lunch Date Blouse Giveaway and see for yourself the beauty of her work!

My Creative-Cafe...BIG GIVEAWAY

2009-01-20T11:17:00.000-08:00

WOW!!! CHA 2009 has just inspired all sorts of giveaways. Check out the amazing Blog Party going on at My Creative-Cafe, they are having an amazing giveaway.

BELLA BLVD...SNEAK PEAKS

2009-01-20T10:50:00.000-08:00

Bella Blvd Sneak Peaks…
OMG,OMG,OMG...Absolutely FANTABULOUS....I’m sooo love with this line. Sweet Celebrations is there newest FAB LINE! The papers are to die for,the colors and patterns are just amazing and are just popping right off the page; plus the stickers and just adorable. Don’t just take my word for it, check out it out for yourself here at BELLA BLVD SNEAK PEAKS Follow the link, Bella Blvd Sneak Peaks. Follow the instructions at the bottom and you could be a WINNER of this amazing line.

POSH PETAL... FREE CLASS at Making Memories For You!!!

2009-01-17T05:14:00.000-08:00

WINNER ANNOUNCED: KATHLEEN...Hey drop me a line with your address so I can send out your RAK! Thanks for dropping by and blogging about the class!

How absolutely ADORABLE are those flowers? Just too cute for words and easy peasy to make too. Do you want to learn how to make this adorable flowers?

Join us over at Making Memories For You.

Sign up to take Christine's POSH PETAL CLASS for FREE!! That's right for FREE. All you have to do is join the board. Class is being held on January 21, 2009, Wednesday!

In addition, I'll be giving away a RAK to one lucky blogger! I'm really excited about this class & really want to get the word out for Christine! All you have to do is tell the world about Christine's class on your blog and put a link to here and to Making Memories For You. Come back and post that you've done that here by Jaunary 20th.

The class is being held on January 21st...on the 22th I will draw a winner!
Thanks for your support!!!

Stamping Hands...or a Stamping Mess???

2009-01-16T20:47:00.000-08:00

Why do we STAMP??? It's such a mess. Are these the hands of a lady? I think not. My stamps are a mess, dirty all over from the ink, some of ink pads are dryed out, my work area is a mess, did I show you my hands...a mess, A Mess, A MESS!!!! I can't take it. I remember now why I don't STAMP often, there has to be an easier way to create without such a mess all over me. I won't be able to eat any finger foods for weeks..or at least as long as my hands look like this. I look like I've been playing in the dirt or working away at the Printing Press. Give me strength!

More Great News

2009-01-14T11:19:00.000-08:00

It just seems that my scrapbooking is taking off in a whole new direction and I'm loving every minute of it. I've met some wonderful ladies online with the same passion for scrapping as I do. In addition to the new title of DT Coordinator, I'm also doing the Recipe Challenges for the months of January and February, please drop by and check out the Forum and the contest. I will be hosting a RAK for all who enter in the Recipe Challenge. Please follow the link to Making Memories For You to enter. Check out my layout below for the Recipe Challenge.

XTRA, XTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT....DT COORDINATOR AT MAKING MEMORIES FOR YOU!

2009-01-14T11:10:00.000-08:00

OMG!! I'm freaking out...I'm sooo excited I don't know what to do with myself. Making Memories For You is my absolute favorite Scrapbooking Forum, so much going on, lots of great talent, super friendly ladies..it's just jumping with excitement. Frankie, the owner of the site, asked ME to be DT Coordinator and I gladly accepted the position. I will be very busy with new tasks, but I'm sure in no time I will have the hang of it. All the ladies in the DT are super talented and exceptional to work with, I'm honored! Please stop by and check us out.

BONUS SKETCH

2009-01-11T20:26:00.001-08:00

I had a such a great time finishing the first sketch, I decided to go for the BONUS SKETCH too. But I missed my chance..still here is my card

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

2009-01-03T03:19:00.000-08:00

WOW! I can't believe we are here in the year 2009. It is going to be a wonderful year. So much is happening in my scrapbooking world. I am totally loving the site Making Memories For You, it's filled with talented ladies and excellent ideas; come by and check us out. I've entered a couple of DT Contests and should be hearing about results by the end of January. Also, I've been dabbling in the area of KITS...below are a couple of pics. If you are interested in purchasing any kits, please email me for instructions. KITS are $20.00 plus shipping. There are limited amounts left so don't be left out!!

Check back every Sunday for updates on what's going on.
ICE ICE BABY --January Kit

LOVE BLOOMS ---February Kit

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN LOOT ---March Kit

The Best of 2008

2008-12-29T20:41:00.000-08:00

I've been very busy working on so many different projects. In 2009, I will be posting regularly to the BLOG. In the meantime, check out the BEST OF 2008 layouts.

SEPT 26TH - 28TH --SCRAP PINK + RAK

2008-09-27T07:52:00.000-07:00

In honor and rememberance, join us at MMFY for a SCRAP PINK weekend. The exciting and talented group of ladies over at Making Memories For You are hosting a fantastic fun filled weekend of scrapping. Enjoy some time with new and old friends creating and winning great prizes. Meet some wonderful ladies with awesome stories and amazing creative layouts. Come by, check us out and participate in the fun. Partial proceeds will go to Komen for the Cure, please help us make a difference in giving a chance to all those who continue to fight against cancer. Join the site this weekend, upload to at least one challenge and leave a comment here and I will add your name to a RAK to be sent out on Monday, Sept 29th. Make a donation of any amount and post your comment here letting me know and get two drawing tickets for the RAK. Tell your friends!!

Just Say NO---Word Verification

2008-09-14T18:49:00.000-07:00

As it turns out most people are unaware of the little quirks within their BLOG. I was clueless to the "WORD VERIFICATION" that was part of my blog...in order to leave comments it required a little extra work on the visitor, but I find that feature to be troublesome at times. In other instances, I haven't been able to leave comments or I can't really see the letters or numbers correctly...it is a PAIN! Thanks to a scrappy-cyberfriend over at Craftling's Crafting in a few easy steps I was able to remove the pesky little addition to my blog. Here are a few words on her view on WORD VERIFICATION and I have to say I TOTALLY AGREE ....."Everyone will have their own view, but in my case, I regard the removal of word verification as a basic courtesy to my visitors who are kind enough to take the time to leave comments. Being aware of their comments through comment moderation, but not hindering them with word verification is the very least I can do to reciprocate their courtesy to me."
Now my BLOG is WV-Free...thanks!

In additon to her great advice on the Word Verification...visit her website and check out her 10K BLOG CANDY giveaway....it is PHENOMENAL!!!

Toot Toot the Ezine Call

2008-08-31T18:22:00.000-07:00

What a great way to celebrate Labor Day!!! I just found out that two of my layouts made it to the EZINE at Making Memories For You. I joined the site back in July 2008 and I have totally enjoyed myself, everyone is soooo nice and the CHALLENGES are fantastic! The board is run by Frankie who is phenomenal. The DT's post monthly challenges giving you enough time to pick and choose what you want to participate in and plenty of time to complete your layouts.

Follow this link here to see the EZINE and make sure to check out the site.

Here are the two layouts that got chosen.

Toot Toot for me and Toot Toot for Making Memories For You!

08-08-08 An Excellent Day for Wooo Hooo For Me!!!!

2008-08-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

I'd like to thank the lovely ladies over at MMFY. Today on such a cool date, 08-08-08 the layout below was chosen as "LAYOUT OF THE DAY!!" I was just telling my dh that we needed to do something cool or take some kind of cool pictures to commerate the date of 08-08-08...now I know I won't forget this date! Thanks again ladies!

Here is the quote from the website!!
LOTD - 8 AUGUST
by SophiaA on Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:50 am
I have chosen this one by ISRos27, love the simplicity to it...beautiful.

This is a picture of my darling son Matthew and my lovely niece Isis. She loves her cousin so much. See how tenderly she holds him.

Scrapbook Pages

2008-08-02T21:13:00.001-07:00

Amazing new find.....

2008-08-01T05:34:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how many wonderful Scrapbooking sites are out there. Recently I found two more phenomenal sites. My latest favorite is Making Memories For You the website is full of information, wonderful layouts and a great group of ladies. I recently posted a layout to their gallery forum. As soon as the contest is over I will post the layout here for viewing.

The next great website on my list is Creating My Keepsake another great group of ladies with lots of ideas and exciting challenges. The website is beautiful and super easy to navigate!!

Both websites are great a TWO THUMBS UP from me!!

Final Days

2008-07-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

So the end of the Scrapdeals4U.com contest is now over. The last challenge was a doozie. One layout had to contain 10 things that made you happy and the other layout had to contain 10 headshots of yourself showing emotions. Below you will see my two layouts. I had a lot of fun doing both and my dh was a great help!! This contest was great experience, I hope to do it again.

WOOO HOOO---I got picked...

2008-07-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

I'm soooo excited this is my first layout win. My layout was chosen as a winner for the Sketch Challenge #11 at Scrapbookdeals4u.com. Here is a picture of the winning layout.

Watch Me Grow!

2008-07-21T06:41:00.001-07:00

Not in the mood...

2008-07-18T19:31:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I'm just not in the mood. I'm not in the mood to do laundry, dusting, or even the dishes...but then something always perks me up. My Tiara...Wouldn't it be great if the tiara were stylish...like chandelier earrings, big purses or even legwarmers??? I would be the first one out there wearing mine proudly. I love my tiara. I have one in my dressing room, one in the car and one on my desk, and whenever I feel the need...on goes my tiara and my mood is instantly changed. I can take on anything, especially when I'm scrapbooking...the tiara is my inspiration, an extention of me..it's what helps me 'CROP WITH STYLE!'

In the beginning...

2008-07-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog...I am so excited about creating this blog. First and foremost I have to thank all the ladies over at Scrapbookdeals4u.com for inspiring me. Next I like to give a many thanks to my dh for helping me out and being sooo supportive.

I am married to a wonderful man, (4 years now), and we have a beautiful son, Matthew. I have a niece and a nephew that I adore, and three awesome siblings. I love my family! I will be displaying my latest layouts, chatting up my darling son, and other tidbits, and just having a good time overall.

Okay a little bit about me....I AM FANATICAL about scrapbooking. I can't get enough of the papers, the embelishments, the stickers AND the TOOLS!!! Besides my "small" obsession with scrapbooking, I totally love reading and every now and then I dabble in writing my own stories. We'll see where that goes...maybe someday it will take flight!