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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

~Day before Christmas Eve let the holiday craziness begins~

Good morning all you awesome crafters!
You know how I scrap by now, I scrap life
the bad, the good and the ugly.
I even touch on abuse and my past many times.
This week I learned a great lesson or two.#1 If you don't give a person anything to speak ill of you about,
they will start lying in the attempt to bring you down.
To make themselves look or feel better, even my
momma told me when I was a baby, that lying about people to
bring yourself up only makes you fall harder.
#2 I have to learn to not let those lies get to me and
realize it is just their insecurity and unhappiness pushing them forward.
Stay at peace with my great family and friends and let them bad ones go.
#3 I need to be more aware of how abusive friends are
I broke the cycle of abusive men in my life but for some reason
I still struggle with the fact that I allow "friends" to abuse me.I know some of you have been there and I am really blessed because I am
not alone, I have not only a great supportive family
and husband but awesome friends from here in TN to New Zealand who look out for me!Of all the places to be inspired I was inspired on YOUTUBE
Rita sent this video to me (pointed it out anyways)
and it totally inspired me to scrap this LO!
The journaling on the picture, it is a quote from Madea's play:
. I put everybody that come in my life in the category of a tree. Some people are like leaves on a tree. The wind blows, they over there. They unstable. Blows the other way, they over here. Seasons change, they wither and die, they gone. That's alright. Most people in the world are like that. They just there to take from the tree. They there to take and give shade every now and then. That's all they can do. But don't get mad at em, that's who they are. Some people are like a branch on that tree. You gotta be careful with them branches too cause they'll fool you. They'll get there and make you think they a good friend and real strong, but the minute you step out there on em, they'll break and leave you high and dry. But if you find you two or three people in your life that's like the roots at the bottom of the tree, you are blessed. They're the kind of people that ain't goin nowhere. They ain't worried about bein seen, don't nobody have to know that they know you, they ain't got to know what they doin for you. But if them roots wasn't there that tree couldn't live. You understand? When you get you some roots hold on to em. But the rest of it you let it go. Just let folks go.


~Ain't nobody said it was gonna be easy but it'll get easy when you learn how to love yourself. If you tell somebody that "what you doin is hurtin me and I need you to stop" and then they keep doin it, they don't care, move on, let em go. No matter how much it hurts, let em go. And it'll get easier I promise you. Every day it'll get easier and easier and easier. You just gotta make it through.


If you have had any of those so called "friends" and we all have!
I encourage you to watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBI4Bh2z9W8
It might give you some peace.
And thank you again Rita for passing this along....
(She is one of the DT on Scrapbooking From The Inside Out)

Happy Holidays! :)
My son has an ear infection so I am off to the Dr. all day
I hope they get me through quick!
On Christmas Day I will be choosing a random winner of the STAMP RAK
so be sure to check back!

~Thanks for stopping by~
~Your support as always is appreciated~
~Have a great Wednesday!~
~Pinky~


Tuesday, December 22, 2009

~Merry Christmas from me to you and a fun RAK too~

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
to all of my blog readers,
I began this blog because I wanted to share what I do and
make sure if anyone wanted to copy/lift/and snag ideas from
what I create, it would be available!
I know how it felt to be a new scrapper and no one wanted
to share ideas with me (now I know I was hanging with the wrong scrappers)
Thanks to you all, my blog had flourished
and I am more motivated then ever to create and share!


This is a Brand new set of clear stamps 4"X8"
just a small RAK for Christmas...
I just finished mailing off the rest of the RAK's won last week.
I am ready to head to the PO again!

Thanks for sticking by me all year long!
I just love seeing all your creations and appreciate your support
on this crazy crafty journey of mine!
Honestly you all have helped me become a DT member and
helped me stay focused!

~Merry Christmas to you all~
~Happy Tuesday~
~Have a beautiful day~
~Pinky~




Monday, December 21, 2009

~Holidays are for sharing and caring~

I am so blessed to have great friends in my life
and beautiful people that surround me all year round.
Just one of those amazing people did something
special today, she sent me one of her amazing handmade cards.

Some days really make you appreciate true and kind friends.
Eva, I am going to share your card here (she has no idea)
and brag on you a little bit girl!

When you find a good friendship that is not unkind and
people genuinely care and are loving, you have to make the most of it!
Eva is one of those kindred spirits who I totally
admire and appreciate!
You have to check out her amazing work please!
It will be worth a look!
When she says heartfelt, she means it.
She is so loving and kind, I cannot even begin
to express the GENUINE nature she has, you will love her.
http://evafromca.blogspot.com/
http://heartfeltcarddesigns.blogspot.com/

~Merry Christmas~
~Have a great Monday~
~Pinky~

Saturday, December 19, 2009

~The holidays are made for a-baking! Magnet Recipe Card Holders~

Afternoon all your beautiful crafty people!
Thanksgiving through Christmas, it tis the season for recipe sharing!
Here is another cute gift idea...
Magnetic Recipe Card Holders
with Recipe Cards OR your own secret recipes to share!
Of course I used COSMO CRICKET for these
I am always inspired by Cosmo Cricket and they go hand in hand
with Purple Cows.
I also used the LAMINATOR! from Purple Cows
These make great personalized hand made gifts, that are not terribly
expensive and are cute all year round.
I made these to stick right on the fridge and keep those quick and special recipes handy.


If you would like step by step instructions,
please stop by the Purple Cows Blog and print off your
PROJECT SHEET
that way you can put it on your scrap or crafty desk and make
them on your own for your friends!
I had so much fun making them I hope you enjoy them
or find inspiration to make your own!

~Off to finish preparing for Christmas~
~Thank you for popping by~
~Happy Holiday to you!~
~Pinky~

Friday, December 18, 2009

~Going Green For Christmas~

We all want to recycle, upcycle, and re-use...
When Purple Cows asked me to come up with quick
holidays ideas, I went back to when I first begin scrapbooking
I love covering old CD's, remember when all the internet
companies sent out millions? They don't as much anymore but
I still have tons of old CD's to recycle.
They make GREAT gift card holders to hang on the tree.If you want the step by step on these, check out
the Project Sheets on the Purple Cows blog!
You can easily make these for yourself!
I am using mine for the teachers this year,
sticking gift cards in for photo developing or anything
else the class might need.
~Thank you for stopping by today!~
~Happy HOLIDAYS to you and yours~
I wish I could bake you all goodies and mail them out
Today I begin the platters I make for all the neighbors,
fudge, sugar cookies, snicker doodles, chocolate chip cookies,
rice crispy treats, and possibly home made bread too!
Oh and the ever present Banana bread as well...
I love Christmas and the baking!

~Have a great Friday~
~Love to all~
~Pinky~

Thursday, December 17, 2009

~Purple Cows Great Holiday Ideas Blog Hop Right HERE!!!!!~

You don't want to miss the Purple Cows Blog Hop!
It begins at 10:00AM CST!

My idea is to make that loved one (the little ones) a ROOM SIGN!
I made this for a very adorable 9 year old who LOVES animals,
I thought she could hang it in her bedroom!
It is not only cute & personal, but easy and inexpensive to make,
and let's face it, we all need those kind of gifts this year.The Purple Cows Blog has MANY Project sheets, any project
we make as the DT, we chronicle step by step so you can make them too!
So be sure to check out the Purple Cows Blog as well!
Here or Here
Oh and I used the Purple Cows 6040 FREESTYLE mouse
to make this sign!

~Thanks for stopping by here on the blog hop~
And the next blog is....
JING JING!
http://www.thislittleartofmine.blogspot.com/

~Have a beautiful day~
~Pinky~

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

~Creating for those you love & the RAK winner~

Good afternoon!
I am a day late but I finally got my Treasured Scrapbooking DT work
for the 15th done! :) I had kit #1 this month.
This is the plaque I made for a friend.
I want her to be able to look at it and remember that she is strong.
This was not the usual Christmas kit but I found some fun uses for it!
I love loved the pearls!
Oh and remember tomorrow is the PURPLE COWS BLOG HOP! so stay tuned!

*Drum roll for the RAK winner*

And the ALPHA RAK winner is....
Blogger scrapbookmom79 said...

shamelessly possed or not...the layout rocks!!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Be sure to check in tomorrow!
~Thanks for stopping by~
~Pinky~


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

~Tuesday is here and so am I!~

I have felt the need to scrap this week!
This is my Scrap Fit Reveal
Check it out and they have a really great SPONSOR this time,
so YOU could be the winner!! It's fun to play along.

The newest challenge is up and running!

For this scrappy workout, you have to create a word
that is Holiday related to your LO
Mine is BELLS
B-Border Punch (Fiskars Apron Lace)
E- Embelishments
L-Large Photo
L-Lettering
S-StampsI love love love this Graphic 45 paper!
Oh and SCRAP FIT is having their DT Call!
You know my friend Kelly is the one who runs this, and I REQUESTED
to be on the team, she was so sweet to oblige.
I really wanted to be on a challenge blog where I could
create what I wanted with what I wanted, so this was perfect.
The challenges are not too difficult, but creatively done.
No matter what your level, she is open to all crafters!
I hope you try out!

Can you believe it it is that time already? It is! We are looking for the February-July 2010 DT!!

The search is from December 16--January 5th, 2010. The announcement will be made on January 10th and your first Workout will be due January 28th.

As a DT member you are required to...
1. Do the 2 Workout's each month
2. Be a member and participate in the ScrapFIT Forum daily
3. Do sneak peaks on your blog about the workouts
4. Post the workouts on your blog the 1st and 15th
5. Have your work emailed to me by the 12th and 28th
6. Spread the word about the ScrapFIT at the places you visit online.
7. Participate in a DT Member Blog Hop.
8. Participate in QOTD, SQOTD, crops and other events at the forum.


What we need from your is your 3 most favorite LO's, 1 Card and 1 altered item. Please tell us about yourself and any other places you design for. Give a link to your blog(s). Email to scrapfit@yahoo.com

As of right now this is a nonpaying gig, but we do send out random prizes to our DT members.

OK off to get these beautiful boys off to school
and I have to head to court for a friend today.

~Have a great day~
~Thank you for stopping by~
~Pinky~

Monday, December 14, 2009

~Creative for Christmas this Monday & RAK day~

Good morning!
I had the scrappy bug lastnight, you know I love scrapbooking
during the Christmas season.
Not the pictures of Christmas, but all the vintage unique and beautiful papers!
All the colors and glitter available, just makes me want to SCRAP!
This is the picture I shamelessly posed during out Christmas Tree hunt.
And some of the Graphic 45 Christmas paper.
I am also loving the new Prima Bling! WOOHOO! Love it!

You know...I have not done a RAK in a while have I?
It might be that time again....
How about an Alphabet RAK,
everyone needs more alphas whether you scrapbook or
make cards, or just craft!Some Kaiser Craft Alphas, some October Afternoon Alphas and
some Colorbok Alphas! A great mix!
You know the drill, make sure to be a follower,
make sure to leave a comment...and I will randomly choose a winner on Wednesday!

~Thanks for coming by to say hey~
~Have a great Monday wherever you may be~
~Pinky~

Saturday, December 12, 2009

~Happy Saturday~

Good morning to all you amazing crafters!

I received my Tim Holtz Prize yesterday! Some of you asked me to share~
It was NOT this stamp set. But one similar to it, it had the little tree branch
and a Santa, and Postcard and script on it!
I only have one Tim Holtz Stamp so I am happy.
I love his stuff but it is so expensive for my little budget!
I know I won't be buying all of his items anytime soon,
so these will be fun to play with!
So much going on this week, including decorating for Christmas and the kids!
I thought today I would share a couple pictures from the new
house and my Snowman Christmas decor.
I added a train around the tree after we were done.
It's a small quaint house but it works for us, we are just a
simple happy house! :)Until we can afford new couches I covered ours!
Our poor tree that has been knocked down by that little dog LOL
and the kids running all over.
Hubby wants to kill me, making him get to those 12 foot ceilings
took us like 2 hours to complete it all.
The dining room is in silver and blue
And there you have it, a personal tour LOL
As you can tell I wrap all our pictures at Christmas.
It's cheezy but fun and very festive.

OK, I am off to decorate the outside of the house with lights!
No crafty shares today...:)
OHHH and while I am thinking about it...
why haven't you entered the Purple Cows Contest yet??
What are you waiting for!!

ENTER!
Check it out here!
http://sadiepurplecow.blogspot.com/2009/12/design-contest-info-as-requested.html
I would love for one of my blog friend to WIN!

~Thanks for stopping by~
~Have a great day!!~
~Pinky~

Thursday, December 10, 2009

~Imaginisce Sweet Cherie & the holidays are fast approaching!~

Good morning all you crafty-beautiful people!
Two more cards from the new Sweet Cherie line from Imaginisce!
You know, it is fun and perfect to make cards for Christmas, BUT
I have many friends who have birthday's throughout December
and this line is super fun for friendship and birthday celebrations!
I am so using these for friends!

I love the rub-ons for this line! How cute is "Sprinkled with Love"~
I cut out and popped up the one cupcake in the middle. It's real cute in person!On this one I flocked the back of the paper, and
did gold heat embossing on the stamp.
I swear I photographed it 25 times and did not get the right shot
I cannot wait for my light box to come!
I also stickled the rub-ons...I love Cherries and I love the
stamp that says CHERR-ISH! How fun.
I am so happy during December, the baking, the decorating, the family time.
We just finished decorating the house, now we will
begin on the outside. I am hoping to get some pictures tomorrow.
OK off to clean my house, finish a project and make a list for
Christmas goody baking!
Thank YOU for stopping by!

~Have a beautiful Thursday~
~Pinky~

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

~My first Imaginisce DT project!~

Finally!! hehehe
I have this awesome box from Imaginisce,
now I finally get to play.
I used the new line Sweet Cherie and the mega awesome i-top brad maker!
Now on to make more with the Polar Expressions paper!
I love love making my own buttons/flair with the brad maker out
of paper! Super fun and so easy to make your own details.
Whatcha think? Not my usual style, but I do love Imaginisce!

~OK off to tend to my kids!~
I painted last night so I have those to share later!
~Thanks for popping by~
~Pinky~

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

~Tuesday Tags....easy to make, fun to give~

I love making tags for Christmas...
I was fortunate this year, that Purple Cows sent me these products
asked me to make a few tags with the products sent,
and post full instructions on how to make them using the Laminator OR
the super cool handy dandy CLEAR SCRAPS acrylic sheets!
Which I LOVE LOVE!
So here they are,
these are using Clear Scraps but you would just as easily use
laminated sheets.
You can find the published blog here

and the printable instruction sheet here


This one is a laminate sheet using LACE PAPER inside.
It is very 3-D but with no sun and my light box in the mail...
well it is what it is LOL
*Side Note* Don't-cha LOVE the Jolly by Golly line from Cosmo Cricket?!
The cardstock stickers on these are all Jolly by Golly
They are not Tim Holtz Tags...but I am working on those! hehe

I have been so lucky this week, not only with the Helmar Blog
but I also won on Tim Holtz Blog! How fun is that?!

OK ,what's next you ask?
I am working on Imaginisce stuff! Christmas stuff!
So get your Polar Bear Expressions paper ready!

Also the Chipboard RAK winner??!
Random.org picked!

Blogger BarefootFairyMum said...

Follow Pinky: Check!
Follow Purple Cows: Check!

Friday, December 04, 2009

So chicky, please email me your addy and I will get it off in the mail!



~Thanks for stopping by~
~Have a beautiful day~
~Pinky~

Monday, December 7, 2009

~Monday Magic, Christmas spirit is here!~

It's no secret I LOVE LOVE the holidays,
it's not the shopping, the food, or even the gifts.
It is family , pure and simple!
I love that most have a day or two or 5 off, the kids are out of school
and we get time to spend together doing whatever brings us closer.
This weekend we went to the Christmas Tree Farm with friends,
baked cookies while listening to Christmas music, and had
a very unexpected game night.

Since no scrapping was done I thought I would share a few pictures...
This is my son, I gave them all Santa hats, and clearly
he was NOT going to wear one at any cost! LOLThis is the money shot babay! I wanted this shot all year and
screamed across the field..."TAKE HIS HAND!!" LOL
That's right, I am NOT ashamed the scrapbooker popped right out, and
forced them to pose for momma! LOL
So that was just a glimpse of our weekend...
My entire life I wanted to live in a quiet country home ...
doors and hearts always open for company.
This week has truly been a blessing and it feels like home at last.

TOMORROW I will be drawing the name for the Chipboard RAK!
and I wanted to take one second to share with you some fun news!

You know the little tutorial video I made the other day?
The Snowflake Wreath?
Well, I bragged on Helmar in the video because...well honestly?
I love Helmar glue! It works fast enough to grab and stick and it last forever!
I use it all the time when I can find it...
well I get a little email asking if they could feature it on the Helmar Blog!
I was like..."Ummm heck ya!!"
So please go by and check it out!

I would love to show them I did send people their way! :)
http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/2009/12/helmar-glue-patrol-spots-amazing-creativity.html
OK back to real life and crafting right?
Today I decorate the tree with the boys and hopefully make some fudge!
Also I have some fun Imaginisce projects coming right up!
~Thank you for stopping by~
~Your words and kindness always blow me away I am truly blessed!~
~Have a great Monday~
~Pinky~

Friday, December 4, 2009

~Friday Field Trip! RAK DAY! Chipboard GIVEAWAY!~

Good morning all you beautiful crafters!
Today, I am so excited to go on a field trip with my 2nd grader!
How fun it is being a mom!

Yesterday I finished my Recipe project for Purple Cows...
here is a little sneaky peek!
Also this week...another project will be going up on Purple Cows...
Clear embellishment TAGS! Using your handy dandy Laminator
OR Clear Scraps Acrylic!!!
Here is just one fo the tags I made, there will be more and a full
instruction sheet for them, so you can try your hand at them!OK now, on to business right? LOL
VIJI Where are you girl?? You won on my blog a KIT!
And I lost ya!
If anyone knows VIJI please let her know!

And for today's giveaway!
CHIPBOARD! BRAND SPANKING NEW CHIPBOARD!
How do you qualify?
Follow my blog!
Also not a requirement but...
PLEASE make sure to follow the Purple Cows Blog and let them know
Pinky sent you! There is only a couple weeks left and I need
a few more people to follow!
50 would rock! 25 would be enough! I want to show them I am working hard
So go here!
Purple Cows
Tell them PINKY sent you and FOLLOW! :)

Dream Street Chipboard mini album!

Cosmo Cricket Buck Naked Chipboard Ornaments!
This is a nice BIG Package!!!!And
Making Memories game board shapes STARS!

So it's a great RAK about 20.00 in goodies!
Please pass the word along!
Will be drawing a name by Monday or Tuesday!

Thanks for stopping by!
~I appreciate every visit!~
~Have a beautiful Thursday~
~Pinky~