~Pancakes and Sausages Sunday~

Morning my fine friends in blogger land!
This morning the boys requested PANCAKES and SAUSAGE!

And that is what I got up and made!

Lastnight I did sit down and scrap this page.

I still feel so wonky and off kilter this week, I know
it is not my best work but something is crazy LOL
Maybe I will feel it next week, I have deadline to meet!
I did have fun with this LO though and that is all that counts!

Off to spend the day with my beautiful boys!
~Thank you for caring~
~Thank you for stopping by~
~Have a beautiful Sunday~
~Pinky~

~Scrap Happy Saturday~

It has been the LONGEST week, but for some odd reason my
children went to bed at 8:30 lastnight and went straight to sleep!
So, guess who got to scrap?
ME! ME!
I made some overdue cards!
Now, if you know me at all you know I ALWAYS
say "I am not a card maker"
But lastnight, I made the very first card I have ever loved!
This one right here!


Now the camera made the gold too bright, it is not as bright and it matches
a heck of a lot better, but I love the card! I was so pleased!
Maybe there is hope for this "NON-Card maker" hehehe

You know what prompted me to make cards?
Fiskateers, that's right! My beloved Fiskateers!
They are hosting a HUGE CROP!
http://www.fiskateers.com/
So if you get a chance, stop by and play.
Tell them PINKY sent ya!

Hope you have an amazing weekend
Wish me luck on scrapbooking this weekend,
first off I have DR appointments for my boys...
~Thank YOU for stopping by~
~Pinky~

~Tilted Thursday~

I feel so off kilter today!~
I sat down to scrap and nothing seemed
to flow...I had to struggle.
Maybe it is because I was scrapping this page
for someone else? Maybe it is just an off day.
Do you have those days too?When I went to Texas I met an AMAZING couple.
Pam and her husband...(he looks just like Johnny Cash)
They were so sweet and just the most beautiful couple ever!
I love meeting people like that!
Beautiful inside and out,
anyways....
she gave me these 2 pictures (because I forgot mine)
and I was supposed to scrap them,
here it is 1 month later and I finally did it!
I hope she likes it.
I threw down plenty of journaling tags so
she could journal the story any way she wanted.

OK back to cooking, I am making Strawberry Rice Krispy Treats!
With the new strawberry marshmallows.
I am going to set them out for the boys after school!

~Thank YOU for stopping by~
~Have a great Thursday~
~Pinky~

~EEERRCH Wednesday? Really?~

I feel like I am skidding into my blog today...

I mean where the heck did this week go?
My kids are finally in school and every minute seems busier then the last!

Here is a little Sneaky Peeky as to what I worked on today!
Guess what? FULL instructions and pictures will be on
the Purple Cows blog in the next couple weeks!
So, if you want to know how to make one...
not to worry! hehe It is...coming!
So, this is the first time I have scrapped in 2 weeks.
I had been sewing and getting the kids settled into school.
I finally feel like my days are slowly becoming normal again.

Oh...and I think I have a little RAK to give away right??
I put everyone's name (all 32) into Random.org and
this is the first one that popped up!

Jenrex4 said...

Great pics of the kids headed to school. I missed that photo op as my camera is out of comission. But we can always pretend on another day soon. ;)

Hope you use you alone time wisely. You'll get used to it and it can be great.
I have to say I am really loving your blog. I am pretty new to blogging but love you tourtrials (spelling is not my best subject). I have printed out the 12x12 paper caddy and desk top basket to make. What cool ideas, and will make a great gift to someone I know.


Just want to let you know that connie from Fontana,CA and Storytellers, let me and everyone on the DB there know about you and you border punch video for the corners. Thanks for the how to.

So, Jen please email me your addy girl!!
And I thank you Connie for spreading the word.
I know I have been a slow blogger the last couple weeks,
but you know me, I always have something to say...
even if it is

Much Ado About Nothing! hahaa
~Thank you for stopping by~
~I hope your Wednesday was a great day!!!~
~Pinky~

~Cherry-liscious Monday Morning~ *Rak*

Good morning, this was a monumental Monday in my house!
Not one, not two, but all 3 kids off to school today!
Whatever will I do with all this time?

I never imagined ever that I would not be
home schooling, let alone sending them off to school.
But, it's a good day

It just means more time to sew and clean! LOL
I already see some things that I need to address!

SOOOOO, this is the fun stuff I have to give away today!
Whatcha think?
How about some FUN Magic Mesh, (Oh Magic Mesh How I love thee!)
A supa cool Canvas border piece!
and of course some velvet alphas!!!
WOOT WOOT!

I will leave this open until Wednesday....
so send your friends and leave a comment here!
Because I have had 3 packages from Canada returned this week, this one
is USA only (budget man! LOL)
Icecheeks yours went BACK out in the mail.
Hope your Monday is Monumental too!

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

~Making your own CLEAR or "ghost" embellishments!~

Good morning!
Trying to get back into the swing of things, but one thing
keeps holding me back....
all I want to do is play with
my new laminator!
So for a couple days, you are stuck with my Laminator VIDEOS! bwhahaha

This one is how to make your own CLEAR
or GHOST embellishments using the laminator and a
Purple Cows Hot Pockets (lamination pockets)


Hey if you get a chance, pass it on!
I have a new RAK sitting here, that I need to give away...
So I am thinking SUNDAY would be a perfect day to post it!
After the week I had, I need some cheering up!
Nothing cheers me more than giving away stuff! hehe
~Thank you for stopping by~
~Have a great Saturday~
~See you tomorrow!!!~
~Pinky~

~Quick video Friday, Purple Cows Laminator~

Good morning!
My boys are officially all in school!
I was getting my youngest ready last night, and
got to thinking about him gettign on and off the right bus and in the right class,
so I decided to pull out my Purple Cows 13" Laminator
and make a Backpack TAG with all his info on it.

Not only will it help the teachers keep track of him,
but it also gives me peace of mind...
After I made it I was tickled pink
and decided to make a how-to video
so you could make one too if you wanted!

It's not my usual scrapbooking stuff but it's fun and
easy, and my son lovvvveedd it!


~Hope you find something useful in my videos~
~Thanks for stopping by~
~Have a beautiful day~
~Pinky~

~Quick Tip Thursday and fun Purple Cows Project~

Good morning, obviously I still have sick children at home

so not crafting going on at my house, but I wanted to
share a few quick tips...I discovered this year...with my
PURPLE COWS Laminator!
I just received one and its so fun!~

A few things I am using my laminator for while traveling...

I don't always need the entire TRAVEL GUIDE book, so I take out the sheets that involve my travel area and laminate the few pages (where I am headed) Put them on a small ring and stuff them right in my suitcase.

Don't want to take your entire address book but want to send out postcards? Type up a small sheet ie...3X5...4X6. ..5X7...of the address's you know you will need, laminate it and put it in your wallet
This can be done emergency numbers/info as well.

Renting a car or going on a long road trip...google radio stations along the way and type the presets out on a little card, then laminate them and stick em on the dash per area/city.

Laminate those packing lists! RE-USE! Upcycle (new catch word for preventing the need for recycle by re-using) use a dry erase marker and clean it when your done packing!

Don't want to take your camera book with you but need your settings handy? 2X4 or 3X5 card with settings laminated in the camera bag or purse.
Laminating is so useful, I notice many teachers use it for Class/BUS info
too and it lasts and lasts on a students backpack!

Plus here is a link to a fun project Vicki just did on the Purple Cows blog
Purple Cows Blog

Guess what? I will be back up and running tomorrow,
because both boys go to school Friday!
Since my baby has a new teacher he is MORE than thrilled to
head out for his first full day of school! YEA!
So my crafty life should be returning along with pages and RAKS!

~Thank you for your patience~
~Thank you for stopping by your words mean the world to me~
~Pinky~

~Terrible Tuesday~

You know I never begin a blog post negatively but

my boys are sick and momma has not slept in 48 hours! LOL
The good news is...it is not the flu
the bad news is...
Double ear infections for both and bronchitis.
So, needless to say I am a little behind on blogging.
I know I promised a RAK and I will be posting it shortly.
Tomorrow is a very busy day with my baby's first day of Kindergarten (do-over)
because we have changed teachers.
I have found that some are not meant to teach Kindergarten and
I have a new found respect for the dedicated teachers who do!

Now on to fun things!
Do you receive the Treasured Scrapbooking Newsletter?
If you do not, you are missing out!
Guess what?
One of us usually does a "Lift" from the members gallery!
This is mine for the month...can you guess who I "lifted"?
Guess you will have to sign up to find out! hehehe
http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/
You can sign up by using this link and scrolling down
to the newsletter sign up link!
Hope you enjoyed the card,
I am NOT a card maker but lifting was so easy, I might have to do it again
OF COURSE GIVING CREDIT FOR WHOM I LIFTED!
I always try to do that because I know how it feels.

~Have a great day~
~Thank you for always stopping by and brightening my days~
~Pinky~

~Just another Mundane Monday~

Oh boy it has been a struggle to get through the last week and

this week started out with a great big BANG!
Saturday our AC went out in the house,
so this morning was a barrage of phone calls with the landlord!
Thanks heavens it is fixed now, but it was
over 90 degrees in my house when the AC man left!

I have had no time for scrapbooking this weekend as
my son was very sick!
First week of school and he comes home with the flu
now the youngest is sick as well, and momma is feeling a little
under the weather too.
But, I did sew! :)
A couple more fun summer dresses before I break out
the Halloween costumes and Halloween fabric (which I am doing this week!)
I am working on a Purple Cows project this week though!
Hopefully it will be done tomorrow, now that I am cooled off!
Also my son has a new K-teacher so I am relieved!
Now if we can just get past the flu!

OHHH and while I was fabric shopping this weekend
I found a couple cute scrap goodies to share...tomorrow!
So stay tuned for a RAK soon!
~Thanks for stopping by and bearing with me~
~Pinky~

~Saturday Revealing Day!~

I don't have much to say today, it was a terrible day yesterday

not because I was lonely or did not want to drop my boy off
but because of other things combined with even more doo doo.
But on to other things, my reveals for Kit #1 on Treasured Scrapbooking.Here is a LO I did with the kit.
The reason it is called CRABS is because
we were at the lake and Gage kept hollering
"MOMMA look at the crabs! MOMMA CRABS!"
His brother kept making fun of him and telling him there were no CRABS
and kept badgering him...but sure enough, he was the ONLY ONE to see
the "CRABS" hehehe granted they were turtles
but in his mind they were named crabs.
It was adorable!
I love my boys and watching them grow.

This is a hair clip holder I made from a 1.00 clipboard.
I made it for my girlfriend's daughter Danielle.
I like it!
~Over and out~
~Pinky~

~Friday of Firsts~

I am off this morning to take Gage to his first half day of Kindergarten,

then off to have breakfast with a neighbor friend.
I am nervous that he will be upset.
When I explained he would be alone at school he
begged me to stay home yesterday.
Hopefully today will go smoothly.
First for MOM and first for BABY too!Another first for me is this LO
I have never used the Border/Corner Punch on a LO before.
But I like it!
This is my Father in Law in Nashville by the giant guitars.
One of the many tours we took them on while they visited.
FIL and I have always shared a love of music and artists,
so it was so much fun to share our city (adopted city of course)with him.

BTW I love the old DENIM Thickers on this LO!
It added the perfect vintage manly touch.
OK wish me luck!
Off to take the baby to school!
~Thank you for checking in and saying hi~
~Have a beautiful day~
~Pinky~

~Using your Border Corner Punches~

Good morning!
I woke up and it was beautiful outside...
but I came back in after the bus stop and my allergies have gone HAYWIRE!
so I probably will stay in today!

OK a gf asked me about using the Border Corner punches...
so I of course made a youtube video
I hope someone finds it useful!
This punch is really fun



Anyways...back to my boy, he is home until his
half day tomorrow, then he heads to Kindergarten full time
next Friday.
I don't know what I will do with myself!

~Thank YOU for stopping by~
~Please let your friends know about my blog & videos
you never know who might find them useful~
~Have a great Thursday~
~Pinky~

~Fresh and Happy Hump Day!~

Good morning!
I have been meaning to change my blog banner for a long
time now, but never had the chance!
Well....I finally did it yesterday!
What do ya think?
I think I like it!
It was fun to make, I mixed
Sassafras Lass, Jenni Bowlin, K&Comapany,
Cosmo Cricket, just a bit of everything!

I have the RAK WINNER!
Crystal please email me your addy!

Crystal said...

girl you crack me up! i love this layout! it is awesome and you are right that the colors suit it perfectly! and that rak is super cute too! you are so sweet! how was your weekend? are you finished with the school shopping yet? ugh, i haven't even started and I only have 9 & 1/3 days left. yes, i am countin' down! hehehe! hugs!

~Have a great Hump Day~

~Thank you for stopping by~

~Pinky~

~Crazy Busy Tuesday!~

Wow it has been one busy day!
I had a fun day babysitting the neighbor's children
a little girl and a little boy!
Now the little boy was enthralled by my boys and they
of course stayed busy 100% every second he was here!
It was a madhouse LOL
But the girl I felt bad for so I showed her how to scrapbook,
and she made a card, a layout (I printed pictures from an email her mommy sent me)
and a sign for her daddy when he gets back from a work trip.

Sorry, I did not photograph her, even though I wanted to
I wanted to respect her privacy.
But I will just say she was sweet and it was cute!

And here are my 3 monkeys! LOL
Yesterday right before SCHOOL!
Tomorrow the older 2 start FULL days!
And the youngest begins next Friday...
so I will be a busy momma until then...
I am excited...I know everyone says I am going to be
sad and lonely, but I am happy.
We sacrificed alot for me to stay home with the kids until now
and now it comes full circle and I am so happy and proud!

Now I did scrap a bit today but it was too dark to photograph...
I feel a new blog header coming on!!
~Have a beautiful day~
~Thanks for stopping by to peek in on my life~
~Pinky~