~WINNER & Thankful Easel Card- Thanksgiving!~

 Hey there crafty peeps!

Did you miss me yesterday? I was knee deep in Bunco and children...

we had a sleepover with a total of 8 darlings...it was precious, 

plus our monthly Bunco night 

was last night so it was a busy Monday/Tuesday in our home. 

Anyways I did delve into the new November Scraptastic Club Kit "Farmer's Market"

to create a Thanksgiving card for my latest class at My Creative Classroom.

Of course it's not the only card, we are making 8 different cards but this is just one. 

I love the fall colors and even am enjoying the cooler fall weather,

not after 3 months of having the kids trapped in the house I might not be 

saying I like the cold...I might be saying I need me a vacation!

Anyways I also wanted to post the winner of my Holiday Layout Class

which you can still sign up for either the Layout or the Card Class

Card Class (8 cards)

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=676

Layout Class (4 layouts)

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=686

And the winner is...

 Kimberly S said...

Love the card, and I agree with needing a sense of humor! I haven't done a real layout (I mean a 12 x 12 to actually go in a scrapbook!)in years, and they look so cute. Thanks so much for sharing the chance to win a spot in the class! hugs, Kimberly

Saturday, November 03, 2012

 

Please email or Facebook me your information! :) 

I'm excited to see you in class online.

Happy Hump Day my friends!

~Saturday Filled With Blessings~

Good morning my crafty friends, whom I love!!!

I am so very blessed to have friends all over the world, many whom I

am honored enough to meet at Craft functions and some whom I

have never met but still "know" them from conversations.

I wanted to share with you the power of crafting and love today.

Yesterday in the mail I received this beautiful card from Mandie Wade

who took the time to make this card AND included some lace in the

package because she knows I love lace!! I met Mandie in Chicago (CHA).

It always amazes me how kind and caring the craft community is.

I am nothing more than a country pink haired girl who dares to

share her life, both good and bad with anyone who will listen

and happen to play with paper and glue....yet I have made so many

amazing friends and feel the love of the craft community every single day!

So many crafters have come to me and because I am so open they

have started speaking out about their own lives.

I am always happy to see others speaking out and helping to raise

awareness of personal and painful issues.

I received this 8X8 layout from Bree who I have "known" online

for a very long time. I love how she used my layout as the photo.

And I received this AMAZING layout from Pam (whom I met in Texas).

I love how she used a picture of both of us! She was so beautiful in person

I mean STUNNING and her hubby was a RIOT my Johnny Cash! LOL

What an honor for Pam to scrap little ol' me! :)

I have come to find out that crafting is more than just art or

preserving memories. It is in fact a conduit to meet the most

amazing people who have a common interest.

The BIGGEST hearts around and the most loyal friends you could ever meet.

Crafting is definitely more than paper and glue...it is LOVE♡♡

~Thanks for letting me share my friends with you today~

~Happy Hump Day my crafty friends....~

Good morning my crafty-licious friends!

Since I did that Layout for SFTIO I have become
OBSESSED with giant photographs....
I wanted to do another layout with my eyes
without the pain and anger, so I made this one lastnight.

*BIG CONTEST ALERT*
Want to win a FLIP Video Camera??
http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/2010/06/helmar-flips-video.html
Helmar is having a HUGE contest! WOOHOO
wish I could enter!

Another Helmar page, I used my 450 and Adhesive runner

partnered with Scrap-tastic supplies!

Loving all the lush goodies.

OK indulge this Pink one with a few more
"vacation" pictures...
You know you are the MOM of BOYS when people
come up to you and say "Are those your boys?"
And you think...OMG what in the heck are they doing now!
Well this happens to me frequently with my oldest
I have had more mothers approach me saying that
then with any other boy so far.
We were on a small train (long ride but small train)
ride and a woman comes up to me not 5 minutes after I take
this shot from the from the back of the train and
she says..."You have those 3 boys? is that older
one yours?" I hung my head and said "yes"
She said..."I am watching him hang himself off the train and grab
things from the trees and rocks, he almost fell out too"
Lorday...*HMPH* I got nothing else to say about it
except that boy jumped 10 feet when I walked up to him
and he TRIED to tell me he had no idea it was wrong
but if your not doing anything wrong, you don't jump
10 feet and hit your head when momma walks in!
Here we are on the bus to the train
(hot as heck too!)
He insisted he get a picture with momma too!
The boys took their own...they are growing up fast!

Alrighty then, I was going to take pictures of a prize today
but it is thundering and lightning, so I am going to wait until
tomorrow. Don't forget the Dirty Scraps challenge will
be up tomorrow too!
NEW SPONSOR and a prize there!
http://dirtyscraps.blogspot.com/

Thanks for coming by to say hey!
~Have a great day~
~Pinky~

~Merry Monday, the last reveal, shaped paper SVG's!~

Happy Monday everyone!

We had an incredibly busy weekend this weekend,
hubsters got me a new toy....it is a Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower!
With a buggy for the back LOL

We also got the fence up for the chickens, hopefully today I will
be able to get some pictures, I was too busy mowing to take them yesterday LOL
Spring is definitely in the air and that makes me happy!My favorite flower the Daffodil, Oh I was so excited we have some on our property!
These beautiful pink flowers, they attract the most amazing bees!

Here is my very last reveal for the month of April &
Scrapbooking From The Inside Out.
I had an amazing time playing with the Femininity kit.This page is kind of funny to me, I did not think saying I liked attention
would be anything really, because I meant that I love attention from my husband
and how he dotes on me. BUT I was not thinking that everyone would not
think I meant it that way LOL
Oh well, I do love my husband and the attention he gives me, it's
how our relationship has lasted for so long...I love being a girl!

OK now I have some shaped paper SVG's totally inspired but this LO!

The first one is a scalloped paper with STARS! Hello how fun!
Just click on the image to download.

This one is just a scalloped paper but not the huge scallops

Scalloped Frame

Retro Die Cut paper

OK that is all for me today!
I will pick a winner for the giveaway tomorrow.
We had a scare with my son yesterday and thought he broke his wrist.
Boys will be boys in our house LOL
Have a GREAT Monday!!!
Thanks for stopping by to say hi

~Pinky~

~It's the 1st again, you know what that means! Reveals, Winner & SVG time!!~

Morning, morning...Gooodddd mornniiing!

It is my favorite day of the month (ok not really LOL)
But I am excited about this month.
I finally get to share all those layouts I have worked on all month long!

Scrapbooking From The Inside Out always amazes me with their
kits and this month was no different. In case you have not
heard it yet, their kits are emotion based and this month's kit was
delicate, beautiful, and wonderful! The emotion for April?
Femininity!!!

I really enjoyed this kit and these papers.
Here is my first layout, I matted each index photo and added
a few frames, of course I used my Helmar ZAPDOTS to pop a few up.
And the V2 spray for the glittered letters.
I also used my Cricut to cut the frames, I am LOVIN that machine man! :)
OK more layouts to come tomorrow!

I wanted to share a couple more SVG's I worked on yesterday.
I have some uploaded on the sidebar that I have not posted here.
Feel free to share this blog and share the files!
If they don't work holler, I will look at them.

Click on the picture to download
This dress is delicate but worth it! So pretty in person.

Ok and on to the paper pack WINNER!!!!
Thanks everyone for playing along with me by the way,
I just love giving away goodies and sharing the crafty love.
*drum roll*
The winner is...
#12!!!!!!!
which is

mommamikki said...

wow this is sooo cool. I have one of those wheels sitting on my desk in my tool holder...now I have a good reason to use it! Thanks Pinky for sharing!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Girl email me your addy :)

~Thanks for stopping by and saying hey (loves ya for it!)~
~Have a beautiful Thursday~
~Pinky~

~It's Another Snowy Tuesday & a SPRINGY RAK!~

Good morning all you wonderful crafty-licious people!
I had a great morning, a phone call from a good friend
I have not spoken with in a while.
Always puts a smile on my face.
The kids have another snow day so it's going to be a fun day!

I did scrap last night, FOUR Layouts even, from 6pm to about 11pm
I was watching the Olympics and making dinner in between.
Sadly I cannot share any of them until March 1st!
How about a RAK instead?

How about these fun embellishments from Imaginisce?

Now that should put some "spring" in your step right?!
I know it puts a smile on my face!
Just leave me a comment and let me know you are alive and kicking!
I will draw a random winner on Thursday, so check back!

Oh and don't forget the SKETCH CHALLENGE at Imaginisce!
They have a 75.00 PRIZE!!!!
http://imaginiscescrapbooking.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenge-february-sketch.html


~Thank you for stopping by!~
~Have a beautiful Tuesday~
~Pinky~

~Friday! Finally precious Friday! hehe

Morning all you beautiful crafters, another

beautiful day in Middle Tennessee.
Yesterday's burst of sun really rejuvenated me.
Today the new Challenge for ScrapFit is up and running!

Since this was our last workout as the current DT
Challenge #12 was
Weight Lifting
Pick a LO that another DT member has done in Workouts 1-11 and lift it.
Here is the Layout I "lifted" by the beautiful HeatherI did not want to stray too much from it
so here is my version...I used the January KIT from Timeless Daydreams
I LOVE this kit!
I wish I had been able to photograph this better,
I need tips on photographing blue in the winter with no sun LOL
OK that's it for me today, I need to get to work
it has been a long and productive week! Time to get ready
for some good old fashioned relaxing LOL!

Thanks ScrapFit for having me as a DT, I loved
doing it and am excited to see where you go because I know
it is going to be BIG!

~Have a great Friday y'all!~
~Thanks to every one who stopped by and said hi~
~Pinky~

~The First Sunday of 2010! Can you believe it?~

This year just FLEW by so fast!

I am amazed at how much faster the years go now
that I am in my 30's vs my teens! LOL

This Layout I did for my DT work with Imaginisce, and
can I just say this is my MOST favorite line EVER from Imaginisce!
It's called Scooter's Vacation, and I instantly thought
not only about the trips we have taken which it is perfect for
but also for other reasons....LIFE the journey of life and
all those everyday special moments
I would encourage you to look at themed paper the same way,
I am always thinking of new ways to use these papers, and
it is SO much fun and I end up using every piece because I don't box myself
in to one thought or theme.
Every day I love Imaginisce just a little more!
I also used the i-top on this page!
Let me tell you, if you are like me and do not use
brads often, this will change your mind! I love mine!
I wish I had bought it before!
I love the Click Smile Ribbon too....how versatile is that?
I cannot wait to make another page...

Also check the top post here everyone!
just a few more days to sign up for Purple Cows!!!
I have my fingers crossed for a win!

~Have a great Sunday~
~I hope you get to relax and play today~
~Thanks for stopping by~
~Pinky~

~Scooter's Vacation?! How fun!~

It's a late night post for me, I am gearing up
for tomorrow and the REVEAL for Scrapbooking From The Inside Out!
I have some cool pages to share from that kit...
in the mean time, I have had SO MUCH FUN
playing with the new Imaginisce kit...
SCOOTER'S VACATION!

Now I will be the first to admit I had to reroute my thinking
when it comes to the more themed paper, but
I am so happy I have! I love the fun cute pages I have been creating.
I always have fun pictures I love but they have no particular
emotional heavy meaning, just fun family travel pictures
So this was a great way to scrap the fun stuff!

Everything here except for the Thickers/Jenni Bowlin Title
is the Scooter's Vacation line form Imaginisce! LOVE IT!

I took this picture last fall in TN on the back roads
in Nashville. I love the fall here and taking those back roads
always leave me nostalgic for country drives hubby used to take
me on while I was 9 months pregnant. :)

More news...
I have decided to begin a new challenge blog...
there will be more news to come on this one! :)
I hope you stay tuned!

~Have a great last day of 2009~
~I appreciate every last one of you~
~Pinky~

~Friday...moving right along to a new home Friday!~

Today is the day!!!!

We are moving today!!!!!!
I am just too excited to begin our new life in our new country home!
No internet or phone for me until AFTER Saturday!

One of the great perks of being on a DT for Purple Cows,
is their partnerships with other companies!
I am so lucky to get my scrappy hands on all sorts of papers, glues, and other
fun goodies that relate to scrapping!
They sent me this Wild Things line from Imaginisce a couple months ago
PERFECT for my boys LOLPlus you know how much I love acrylic and they sent me
some AWESOME Clear Scraps sheets! *DROOL*

If you want FULL instructions on how to make this Layout
just go to Purple Cows and check out my page.
Every Purple Cows project I have made is on there
with a full project sheet so you can make your own!

OK off I go to move, I will be back in just a few days!
~Thank YOU for your support and kindness~
~Have a beautiful Friday and a great weekend!~
~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~

~Tuesday is here and so am I!~

Good morning you beautiful Crafty people!
A couple weeks ago I made these Place Cards and a tutorial
for the flowers on them, I used the TS Kit #2
Then for my reveal this week (Sunday) I made some more,
a little less casual Place Cards using Kit #2 from TS as well.
I just love all those Fall Colors!
My new DT gig Scrapbooking From the Inside Out
they are being featured here...
http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/kit-club-feature-inside-out/2009/11/14/
and here!
http://northridgemedia.net/blogs/scrapbooktrends/?p=943
Guess what? You can WIN one of their amazing KITS!
You will LOVE these kits and the emotion based ideas around them.
Right up my alley, definitely what scrapbooking is for me.

~Have a beautiful day~
~Don't forget the above kit contest from ME!~
~Pinky~

~Just another Manic Monday....Ohhh ooo...~

I wish it were Sunday Oooohhhh hehehe

Yesterday was the 15th Kit Reveal for Treasured Scrapbooking.
December will be my very last month at TS!
This was kit #2 in November and I LOVED it!
I am so going to frame this and use it in my scrap room.

You know it really is true, I am Happily Domestic, I love
being a MOM and staying home to cook and clean.
I am SO hoping to raise chickens, and bees in our new home!
This will be the first picture to go up in my scrap room!
It has been a beautiful, amazing year with Leslie
she was an amazing store owner and a great person to work for.
Now Treasured in headed off into a new direction and
many new things are happening in my small scrap world.
I am so excited! Thanks Leslie for taking a chance on a newbie scrapper!

This is the very last week of my boys going to school on the bus!
From now on I will be driving them to school!~
Now, let's hope we find a car in the next 2 days LOL
Or the plan will be ruined! hehehe

Don't forget to turn in your Purple Cows Contest Entries!!!

~Thank you for popping by!~
~Have a great week, Happy Monday!!~
~Pinky~

~Scrap-worthy Sunday~

Happy Sunday morning!
We hunted all day for a used car yesterday and no luck.
Since we now reside in the south, everything is closed on Sunday,
looks like it will be after work this week when we get back to hunting.

The Dream Girls have a new challenge this week!
LIST IT!

I made my list about December/Christmas/Holiday time.
I just LOVE LOVE the new Pink Paislee Christmas/Winter paper!
All my blogs will be short and sweet this week due to packing and the move.
I am limiting myself to just a short amount of time online every day LOL

~Thank YOU for stopping by~
~Have a beautiful weekend~
~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~

~Whatcha workin' on Wednesday?!~

Morning my fellow crafters and beautiful peeps!

What are you working on today?
I have not had too much time to craft but I am working on just a couple projects...
Trying to get everything finished before I have to pack my craft room.
And you know the craft room will be packed LAST! hehehe

So this is my latest venture...
I was so inspired, I am in a frenzy to get it done!
Yes, it is for something/someone special...

My kids have been watching this project in great anticipation.
It's so fun when the family gets excited too!

~OK off to pack some more!~
~Have a beautiful day~
~Thank you for stopping by~
~Pinky~