~Some fun news today & 5 things I love~

Besides the 6" of snow that we all are happy about....

Helmar contacted me and let me know they used my videos on their blog!
Everyone asks me what adhesive I use and honestly
this is the glue I use, I just LOVE IT!
So I had fun sharing with my quirky videos.

http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/2010/01/guest-bloggerpinky-is-back.html
here is the blog :)
I'd love it if a few friends stopped by to let them know
that I am spreading the word.

I thought I would list 5 things I live today
because Valentine's Day is coming up and my anniversary
is coming up right quick.

#1
Beautiful weather, it always has been a fascination
and it always will be, this is the night before the big snow.
#2
My children's curiosity.
This might look like a silly bowl in the snow to some but to me
it was so cute.
My youngest wanted to "Catch" snow for "snow cones" hehe
So we set bowls out and filled them with snow for snow cones.
#3
You think I am going to say Coach! LOL but really I am going to say
my husband who every once in a while indulges me with a pretty
purse as a gift and is very talented at picking them out himself.
This was my anniversary gift a few days early.

#4
Friends! Whether they be online or in person, they all
help keep me on the right path!
Especially the ones I have known for a long time...
Let's see...Aymee, Kelly, Denise, Eva, Liz, Shelly, Janelle, Melissa,
Dolores, LJ, Patti, Nicole, Kristina, Tina, Vicki, Sarah, just to name a FEW
and new friends who rock!!
Adrienne, Tracy, Karen, Karen, V, Tanisha, Sarah, Julie, and many more!
I am so blessed and I know I did not post all the names...How could I?
If you are my friend, I thank you for sticking by me.
You have to be a strong woman to be my friend and you are awesome!
#5
This back scratcher is my new best friend! LOL
I love it and it is great for dry skin and short arms! I think I will be doing a list every week...just because I am
so very thankful and its a great reminder of the little things in our
every day lives.

OHHH and I almost forgot!!!
I am going to post a challenge tomorrow!!!!!
FOR A PRIZE!!!! So stay tuned! We are celebrating 300 followers!
I have not forgotten, just got busy with this school stuff and the snow...
~Have a great weekend~
~Thanks for popping by~
~Pinky~

~Scrap it all Thursday~

Good afternoon! I am late today...
It has been thundering and lightning all night & day!
I did have a rush of inspiration today and created this layout.
I made this for the Dirty Scraps Challenge Blog
Challenge #1

I am sure every single person out there has been used, this is
my way of releasing it all...I hope anyways! :)

Today I have been checking out sneak peeks from all
the retailers for CHA and OMG fun new stuff!
So much competition!
I am going to be in paper heaven when everything comes out!
I cannot believe we are almost to 300 followers!!!!
Time for a party...I am just waiting for that magic number!

OK off to do my motherly duties...
Hope you all have a beautiful day
~Pinky~

~Wow it's all coming together so fast!~

Good morning once again!

So many things happening this week!I watched TV the other day and they were getting personal with
a contestant on the Biggest Loser
Well, it really struck home with me.
Some very personal issues came out including why I gained weight and
what was that pivotal moment that really changed me and changed
my life. And I have to say it is NOT pretty, it's really horrible in fact.
So horrible I could not quite get it all out on paper, but I was able to get
some of it out on paper, and here it is.
I LOVE Collage Press and their papers just make me want to
scrap from AM to PM!
The journaling (in case you cannot read my scribble LOL) says:
I bake, I craft, I care, I try....but still I have those days where I totally
feel all the pain, guilt and shame of allowing myself to stay in an abusive relationship
allowing myself to get all messed up, messing my body up
changing my life forever because I was not strong enough to get
away from you to save me or my baby.

Do I feel better after scrapping that? NO LOL but I guess it is a step.

Now on to prettier things!
Take a peek at our new car, ok ok, it's not NEW
and it's in our budget, but it is our second car for the first time
in over 2 years! I am so happy.
This will be hubby's little gas saver for work, and I will have the van to run
the kids to and from school/sports/meetings...etc...
This is going to be a real time and frustration saver!

Now y'all know I will be offline this weekend for sure!
And unpacking next week...so the blogging will be scarce for a couple days...
be sure to check out Purple Cows today!
I believe they are featuring a project I did and a how to sheet!
~Have a great Thursday!~
~Pinky~

~Saturday popped up quick! New challenges and contests!~

It's that time again

the next SCRAPFIT challenge is up and running!
'Here is my entry, I love me some Betty Crocker LOL
The challenge was to create a layout using recipes passed down from
someone to you, well I don't know/have anyone like that
so my homage is to my dear friend Betty! LOL
And another FUN announcement!
This one is close to my heart and I am SUPER EXCITED about it!
Remember that place I mentioned a couple weeks ago?
Scrapbooking From The Inside Out
Well...after seeing what they are about, I decided that was the place for ME,
and I took the plunge to be on the DT.
I got the call yesterday!
I am now a SFIO DT member! WOOHOO!!!

Have you seen the new Imaginisce contest? You can win 300.00 in product

just for signing up on Facebook! I am so excited, just click on the picture and it will
take you to the blog/contest and links!

That's about it on the scrappy side for me,
I am packing and buying a car today!
~Have a beautiful weekend~
~Thank you all for stopping by, I hope you enter the contest!~
~Pinky~

~RAK WINNERS!!! new Rak coming right up!~

Morning lovely ladies and fellow crafters!

I am so excited today!!!

The FIRST RAK winner for referring the most people to Facebook
and Blogger is....
*Drum roll please*
.
.
.

Colleen said...

I became a follower of the Purple Cow blog, wow. I also left a message on my facebook. Good luck, hope you win.

Thanks chicky! please email me your addy
for the FreeStyle Cutter (You better enter the contest now chicky!)
and the Corner punch etc....

Now for the Scrapbook Album Kits!

Randomly drawn from random.org

MirandaK said...

I left a comment and I am now a follower of Purple Cows! It was a pleasure meeting you I cannot wait to see your next project. Miranda

Pick me Pick me!!!!

and...

Micki L said...

I am a follower of Purple Cows and would like to enter the contest.

Ladies please email me your addys! I will get these in the mail right away!

So are you ready for the next CONTEST??!
How about an amazing kit from Treasured Scrapbooking?
This is the September Card Kit that Leslie designed
It comes with full instructions on how to make cards too from the famous
and amazing Eva Dobilas!!
Paper
Cardstock
Chipboard
Stamps
Flowers
Ribbons
Basic Grey border stickers
everything here to make layouts or cards!What do you need to do to win?
Get your friends and yourself over to this blog
http://sadiepurplecow.blogspot.com/
FOLLOW and leave a comment saying
PINKY SENT ME!
Or go to Facebook, find Purple Cows FAN PAGE
not the regular page but the FAN PAGE
and leave a comment letting them know PINKY SENT YOU!

Then leave a comment here letting me know you did it!
Don't worry if you dontt have any friends I won't count it against ya! :)
For every friend you send over,
I will add your name 2 times into the random drawing!

OK off to pack for me and work on an Advent Calendar
~Thanks for stopping by~
~Have a beautiful day!~
~Pinky~

~WOW WOW and WOW again, I am sooooo EXCITED! HUGE NEWS for Pinky~

You cannot believe how excited I am today!

That;s right you are reading this correctly,
I was chosen to be on the NEW Imaginisce Design Team!!!!!!
http://imaginiscescrapbooking.blogspot.com/

I am tickled PINK!
I was almost crying yesterday!
What a fun step this will be for my crafting~!
You know I owe it all to you and my friends,
everyone who stops by to support me and my craft
and the love of sharing all things crafty!

And my biggest cheerleader Dolores! OMG that girl is a walking encouragement sign!

I appreciate you all stopping by and giving me support always!
I am so pleased today, did I also mention that at
9am Monday we will be getting the keys for our new home??
Yea it's going to be a rockin' week!

~Thanks for stopping by and sharing my excitement!~
~Have a great day~
~Pinky~