This first one I cased from Patty Stamps… I really liked her sunflowers

Best Yet stamp set (Retired Hostess SU!) Bella Rose & Ghostly Greetings dsp, and SU! cardstock

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Both of these are 7 x 3 cards I am making to hang in various places around the house.

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I’ve been having lots of fun just making cards and piddling around with my craft stuff lately. I gave up my craft room and we are turning it into a classroom for the kids and their schooling. So I am now doing all of my paper crafting downstairs. It’s been nice because I’m around my family and can watch movies / hang out with them while creating. It’s helped me to get more done than I used to.

So the next few posts are some of the cards I have done lately. Hope you all enjoy

Always and Fresh Cuts stamp sets (Stampin’ Up), SU! cardstock and Basic Grey Sugared paper

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Refuge & Strength stamp set (Stampin’ Up), Bella Rose DSP, SU! cardstock

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Upsy Daisy stamp set (Stampin’ Up), Bella Rose DSP, SU! cardstock

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Always and Sincere Salutations stamp sets (Stampin’ Up), Bella Rose DSP, SU! cardstock

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Happy Heart Day stamp set (Stampin’ Up), Bella Rose DSP, SU! cardstock

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Hip Hop Accessories stamp set (Gina K Designs, Melanie Muenchinger) and Smarty Pants stamp set (Stampin’ Up), Bella Rose DSP, SU! cardstock

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Serenity Now stamp set (My Favorite Things), Sugared Basic Grey patterned paper, SU! cardstock

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Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set (Stampin’ Up), Sugared Basic Grey patterned paper, SU! cardstock

Here are three more digital layouts. These are all done with Paula Phillip’s new kit Tweedle Dee.

Proverbs 3: 5-6

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Journaling:

Oh how I am missing your toddler days.
Filled with curiousity and wonder… always
asking questions, always wanting to know…
I pray you will constantly have a thirst for knowledge!

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Journaling:

Ms. Hannah… how i love you and your beautiful brown eyes and big smile. One of those kids that seems to be perpetually happy… finding joy in everything you do.
I pray daily that I can be an example to you and help to teach you more about God. Yet daily you have taught me much more… seeing God in all things.
Thank you … for being the sweetest little girl I know! For your grins and giggles… your smiles and twinkling eyes. I love you so very much and look forward to watching you grow more every day!!!

Wow… over three months have gone by! I kept telling myself I needed to get on here and post something. I’ve been creating; it’s just not been high on the priority list. So anyone on a reader, be prepared… you’ll probably see quite a few emails from me!!!

Here are a few digital layouts I’ve done so far in 2009…

Layout about one of my obsessions… lol.
Journaling:
“To be quite honest, I never thought I’d enjoy a series of books written for teens … about vampires no less. However, I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent devouring these books. When the movie came to theatres, I went and fell in love all over again …
Every so often a book comes along that simply captivates its readers. Twilight has succeeded in this. Edward Cullen is purely magical.”

Credits:
ScrapwithNikki’s All Things Good kit
Shabby Princess Seasonal Sampler Amore (heart)
Sweet Shoppe Design’s Girls on Film kit and Chillaxin kit
Catscraps - photo overlays
images from google images

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Photo taken 1-29-2005 of my daughter
Credits :
ScrapwithNikki’s Luv My Girlz kit; Catscraps faithdust; Shabby Princess word art

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Journaling:
Jim & John spending time working together in the kitchen … making apple butter! They had a lot of fun and always enjoy spending time with one another.

Credits:
ScrapwithNikki’s Talkin’ Turkey and Heritage Season kits

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Photo taken 8-2005 of my son

Journaling:
One small hand to hold in yours
One small face to smile
One small kiss as he says “goodnight”
One small child

Catch the moment put it in your heart
The years too soon will fly
These are the precious moments
More than money can buy

Two small arms to hold you tight
Two small feet to run
Two small eyes full of love for you
One small son

Catch the moment put it in your heart
and never let it go
Save it for the years to come
When he too will know

One small hand to hold in his
One small face to smile
One small kiss and he says “goodnight”
One small child

Credits:
ScrapwithNikki’s Prince Ribbit kit and ribbon from the Shazzle kit

Here are a couple of layouts I wanted to show. Nikki Painter has started creating again! Yippee!!!

All Things Good

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Prince Ribbit

Finally, one last card share for now. This one is about PCOS.

PCOS

Stamps : CTMH Always Remember & Swirl Strokes Caps
Paper : Taken With Teal, Basic Black, and Whisper White cardstock, retired Bali Breeze DSP
Ink : Taken with Teal, Basic Black
Accessories : Ticket Corner Punch, brads

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A little TMI for any guys visiting… but since quite a few people asked me via my groups, I thought I’d include a little info on PCOS for anyone that may want to know.

Here is the definition…
Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood vessels, and appearance.
What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:

infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
ovarian cysts
acne, oily skin, or dandruff
weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
pelvic pain
anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
They say 1 in 10 women have it and some say it is closer to 1 in 7… and half of those that have it do not realize it and their doctors do not diagnose it. It puts those of us that have it at a much higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, strokes, endometrial cancer, miscarriages, and raises our risks for all other cancers. It is not curable; they can however treat certain aspects (often requiring several doctors). And they currently do not have much research going into this disease.
Hope this helps with a little understanding of it

Here are more of my shares that I’ve done recently. If you are on any of my groups, you’ve probably already seen all that I’m showing ya.

Just Jawing Gal
Stamps : Just Jawing, Best Yet
Paper : Sweet Always DSP, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White cardstock
Ink : Chocolate Chip
Accessories : Ticket Corner Punch, Stickles

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Candy Tricks
Stamps : Tasty Sweet
Paper : Basic Black, Only Orange, Summer Sun, and Whisper White cardstock
Ink : Only Orange
Accessories : Ticket Corner Punch, glitter
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Eat Drink 1
Stamps : Eat Drink & Be Scary
Paper : Ghostly Greetings DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, and Whisper White cardstock
Ink : Kiwi Kiss
Accessories : Ticket Corner Punch, Tag Punch, chalks
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Fall Thanks
Stamps : A Tree For All Seasons, Sincere Salutations
Paper : Autumn Vine DSP, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, More Mustard, and Whisper White cardstock
Ink : Really Rust, Chocolate Chip
Accessories : Scallop Edge Punch, Chocolate Chip ribbon

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Monkey Wishes
Stamps : Sock Monkey, Cute & Curly
Paper : Bella Rose DSP, Chocolate Chip, Pink Piroutte, Whisper White, and Riding Hood Red cardstock
Ink : Chocolate Chip
Accessories : Curly Label Punch

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Sweetest Dress
Stamps : Humor in High Heels, Crazy For Cupcakes
Paper : Washington Apple DSP, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White cardstock
Ink : Riding Hood Red, Basic Black
Accessories : Scallop Edge Punch

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted my stuff. Have had a lot of stuff going on and I tend to neglect this ol blog

Always Sweet
Stamps : Always, Cute & Curly
Paper : Sweet Always DSP, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, and Pink Piroutte cardstock
Ink : Regal Rose
Accessories : Scallop Edge Punch, Curly Label Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

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Cupcake 1
Stamps : Crazy For Cupcakes, Heard from the Heart
Paper : Sweet Always DSP, Pink Piroutte cardstock
Ink : Chocolate Chip
Accessories : Pumpkin Pie ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Crystal Effects, Markers

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Cupcake 2
Stamps : Crazy For Cupcakes, A Little Birthday Cheer
Paper : Sweet Always DSP, Pink Piroutte, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip cardstock
Ink : Chocolate Chip
Accessories : Ticket Corner Punch, markers, brads, Scallop Edge Punch

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Pink Cuts
Stamps : Fresh Cuts
Paper : Pink Piroutte, Basic Black (inside not shown)
Ink : Basic Black
Accessories : Fresh Cut notecards, Photo Corner Punch

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Treat Bag
Stamps : Dreams Du Jour
Paper : Sweet Always DSP, Whisper White, Pink Piroutte, and Regal Rose cardstock
Ink : Regal Rose
Accessories : Scallop Circle Punch

Phew… I’m far from caught up. I still have about fifteen cards to take pictures of and a few projects. This, however, is the end of my digital layouts (except for a couple that i can’t post right now).

Credits : Madame Mim & Milla Designs

Thought I’d show everyone a few more of the recipes I made for Nikki’s Fall Recipe Swap. It’s not too late to join either. Just head on over to Nikki’s blog OR go check it out on the Faith Sister’s forum under Swaps.

Credits : Grateful Kit (various designers)

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Credits
Sweet November A DigiShoppe Collaboration (and I don’t think that digi store is still around).
Nikki’s Paper Bag Alpha

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Credits :
ScrapwithNikki’s Thanks and Praise kit

Here are a couple more layouts. This is from Paula’s Dino-Roar kit. So cute and lots of fun!

Credits :

Paula Phillips Dino-Roar kit
Jen Caputo Template
Shabby Princess Scallop Border - Festival Kit

Credits :

Paula Phillips Dino-Roar kit
Nikki Painter Template

I am really really loving Paula’s new kit called Punkin Patch. Lots and lots of goodies included in this kit. Here are the first two layouts I did with it. My kids and I will be going to a local pumpkin patch on the 15th and I am sure I will have lots of photos and will be making more layouts with this kit.

Photo of my son taken in September.

Journaling : Enjoying a nice Autumn day climbing trees and just being a BOY. I love to watch you grow, Sir Benjamin. You’re gonna break many hearts as you get older !!!

Credits :
Paula Phillips Punkin Patch kit
Jen Caputo Template

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This one is for Nikki’s Fall Recipe Swap. I have seen so many awesome cards for this and cannot wait to get them all and print ‘em out. Will be a great addition to my kitchen

This recipe is my own. Turned out pretty well if I do say so myself, lol.

Credits :
Paula Phillips Punkin Patch kit

I’m so excited to tell everyone that I am now on a new creative team. Paula Phillips has some absolutely wonderful stuff ! I just know that I will enjoy working with her creations!

You can find her products at Faith Sisters!

Did these cards a little while back when I was visiting with my cousin. She has waaay more SU stamps than I do, LOL… and I love getting to play with some of them

This first one is CASE’d from someone online. Can’t recall where exactly though… so if you recognize it, lemme know so I can credit ! Thanks.

Papers : Bella Rose DSP, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip CS

Stamps : Big Bold Birthday, Smarty Pants

Papers : Bella Rose DSP, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, and Kiwi Kiss CS

Stamps : All Holidays

Papers : Taken With Teal, Basic Black, Whisper White CS; Bali Breeze DSP

Stamps : True Friend

Another layout for a challenge at Faith Sisters.

Create a layout of a moment or time that you or someone you know has been tested and tried or has been through the fire. Share if you could, how your perseverance has paid off and how the Lord has used your experience to be a demonstration of God’s power that was at work within you. Or if you are going through a difficult trial at the moment, you can create a layout acknowledging that you are this jar of clay being molded and transformed through the fire and to declare that power in Christ that is within you.

I’m gonna play a little catch up here. I have good intentions, just never seem to be able to keep up with stuff. Not apologizing though… life happens, lol. And besides, I doubt that many read my blog anyways… he he.

Challenge that was over at Faith Sisters

What is your favorite Bible story and why? When did you learn of this story and how has it made an impact on your life.

This is also something you could ask your child and document their thoughts at an early age. Imaging them reading this when they are grown.

Here is mine :