Frightfully Fun!

Bad blogger. Bad bad blogger! Yup, that is me! Life is just always getting in the way of my blog and my scrapbooking these days. But now I will share with you a few tidbits, just to make you happy, k?

First of all, Hannah failed her eye exam at school. You know, those piddly things that some screener does at the local schools once a year. Well, actually, this is the second year in a row (don't throw things at me please!) that she failed. Soooooo, off to the eye doctor we went and here are the results:

Doesn't she look so smart! And totally like her mommy. In fact her glasses are the same shape and style as mine!!!! Ok, enough of that....

I have worked on a couple of things today. Have you been to Paper Popsicles??? You really ought to join us. They are very busy over there with monthly theme challenges, awesome raks, monthly sketch challenges, awesome raks and a super economically friendly scrapbooking store, right there, all in one spot!!! Here are a few things that I did for PP:

The first one is a card that I got from Paper Popsicles. Melissa makes her own cards and sends them blank/white for you to embellish as you wish. She even sends you an envie!!! How convenient and they are a steal! Come visit the store at Paper Popsicles and get yourself some!

The second diddy is a small coffee can that I altered. The challenge was to alter a paint can of which I did not have. BUT, I drink alot of coffee so I had lots of these hanging around!!!

The next two items I did for a new card challenge blog that my friend Jackie designs for called Cardalicious. The challenge was to create a card with a Halloween icon:

I have to mention that a great Cricut Design Studio creator-ess, Laurinda, designed the drippy goo on the first card there. It looks so much like that Martha Stewart punch! I love it!!!

Speaking of Laurinda, she was kind enough to tag me. Most of you know, I don't do well with these tags....so I will answer the questions but I will not tag on....otherwise you will feel the need to tag me back...and I have to stop the madness somewhere!!!! lol

7 random facts about me:

1. I love fountain cokes.

2. I eat ice cream nearly every night with my DH, and from DQ

3. I {{heart}} working

4. I still chew my fingernails and pick at my cuticles

5. 99% of my friends are online (man am I a geek!)

6. I love gardening

7. I finally will have a layout published in a BOOK in 2009!!!

Thank you Laurinda for spurring me on to update my blog!!!

Super Sale at Paper Popsicles!!!

Wowzers! I can't believe it! Paper Popsicles is having a super sale on their clearance items. Products in the store are already 30% off regular retail prices and now, the clearanced items, which have already been reduced further are 40% off the low clearance prices!!! CHECK IT OUT TODAY!!!!!

The Great Pumpkin Search!

Paper Popsicles is participating in The Great Pumpkin Search this year! By visiting all the participating stores and finding the hidden pumpkin, you will be eligible to win prizes.
Over $1000 in prizes will be given away to participants of The Great Pumpkin Search Online Shop Hop!
REGISTER HERE
From October 15, 2008 to November 16, 2008, you may participate in The Great Pumpkin Search.
A pumpkin image will be hidden in each participating store website. Once you find it, you will click on it to enter your email address. If you find the hidden pumpkin in each participating store, you will be eligible to win prizes.
Anyone can participate... all you need is access to the internet and a valid email address.
Participation is FREE.

I know it's hard to believe....

So many posts in such a short amount of time! This is number 2 for the day (scroll down if you are looking for the telephone slider card)

Check out my friend Stacey's blog:
http://stacey-scraps.blogspot.com/2008/09/who-wants-goodies.html

She has a great little giveaway there! You also MUST visit Paper Popsicles and go to the message board to see all of the HOW TO classes she has. This month is a mini album that you make from scratch! Last month was an ATC holder and the month before that was a word book. She is so clever! These projects are Super Duper easy!

Cricut Design Studio Telephone Slider Card

I just love Design Studio! And to be real honest, I never cut ANYTHING out with my Expression until I see what it will look like on the computer first. I don't know how I managed before this software came out!
Our agency is going to get new phones this week. This is a gynormous undertaking. All extensionget changed to direct lines and extensions go from 3 to 4 digits. There will also be a computer componnent to the phone system now. Because of the drama around these phones, I came up with some cute little cards that I designed with my Expression and the Design Studio. Made 4 slightly different in the centers. Some have rubons, some have stamps, some have stickers. You could also use buttons instead of the Dew Drops that I used. Here is a closeup of one of them.

And here it is open:
If you are interested in the cut file, I would be happy to email it to you. Leave me a comment! I can't figure out how to put it in my post.... so sorry!

Riley's Second Piano Recital

He is getting so good! I cannot believe how much he has improved since starting lessons 2 years ago. Today he was very nervous but he got through the song with just a few blunders. The song he chose was from Harry Potter (no surprise there!).

Lookey Lookey!

Isn't this KIT the bomb! ????? Paper Popsicles has it my friend!

This kit includes: 7 12x12 sheets of double sided papers by Little Yellow Bicycle (2 are foiled, 1 die cut shape)1 12x12 sheet of paper by K & Company 1 package of framed jewels by Little Yellow Bicycle 24 coordinating paper tags 2 sheets of self-adhesive die cut foiled alphabets by Little Yellow Bicycle 2 Chipboard sheets Flora & Fauna by Technique Tuesday 1 coordinating ribbon strip 1 Technique Tuesday 12 piece acrylic stamp set 1 American Crafts blue glitter gel pen.

And we're talking $25!!!!!! That's it!

What's New and Fun at Paper Popsicles

Have you seen it? Have you seen it?! Helllllooooooooo!??!!! You HAVE to go to Paper Popsicles to see all of the wonderful fun going on! There is an AWESOME and INCREDIBLE tutorial on making an ATC holder. It rocks! Then there is the Weekly Discovery on the Blog--CHECK IT OUT! We have an ATC RAK up for grabs too! Just make 4 ATC's and post them here.
And don't forget about the yummy kits and all of the scrapbooking products for sale at AMAZING prices--often 30% or MORE off regular prices! And now, THERE ARE NO COMMITMENTS when ordering kits. Buy what you want, as often as you want! Shop often and STAY for the fun! Speaking of fun, Paper Popsicles is having their monthly challenges posted including a Sketch contest.
What are you waiting for? Go there NOW!

Got Some Mojo?!?!

My first attempt at using a transparency (Hambly). I love how this turned out!
I tried using the Sheetload of Cards template to make a set of cards:
This was a card for my mother that I also used as a Design Team call entry for Regina Easter's Bitten by the Bug blog:

These are birthday invitations I made for Nicholas' 4th birthday party:

tfl!

Sale At Paper Popsicles!!!

There is a gynormous sale on at Paper Popsicles!!!! Everything (except kits) is on sale an extra 30% off the already LOW LOW LOW prices. We need to move inventory to make room for all of the neato new products just ordered from CHA!!!!! Check out the STORE today!!! The sale is good through the 26th of July. Shop early to get what you want and shop OFTEN!

CHA!!!!

Well I am back from CHA. I received a wonderful opportunity to go to CHA and meet the owner of Paper Popsicles, where I design for. I drove into Chicago with the contest Coordinators from the site, Valery and Samantha. What a blast we had!!! There was so much eye candy! When I get more pictures I will post them. There are a few here. A special thank you to Lynda who found this video clip on the Pink Paislee blog with Valery, Samantha, and myself in the front at seconds 52-56. How hysterical is that???!!!!!! Here is the link: http://pinkpaislee.com/blog/
Here is the front of the convention center:
Here we are driving on our way to Chicago:
Here is Samantha, myself, and Valery:
Oh YUM!! Here is Tim Holtz!!!
Here are Valery, Mark from Trading Spaces and
Samantha:

Wowzers!

Cyber crops have really gotten my mojo going! If you missed the Fresh Start hosted by the team and I at Paper Popsicles, we're sorry...it was a blast! Great prizes, great challenges, fun times. Aside from giving a challenge, I participated in most of the other challenges too. Don't really know how I get things done sometimes, especially with full time employment and three kids. I guess my mojo was in full swing....now if I could just get it back again....

where's another cyber crop for me????

Fresh Start Crop July 8th at Paper Popsicles!

Ok folks! You really really have to pop on over to the Fresh Start Crop on Tuesday July 8th at Paper Popsicles. All times are Central. There will be fun challenges, RAKS, prizes galore! Get your juices flowing! And, the best part is that you don't have to be there all day. You have until noon on Wednesday July 9th to submit any of projects! Come join us!

July 8th: Fresh Start Crop at Paper Popsicles!

Come join in the fun at Paper Popsicles for great inspiration, challenges, and PRIZES all day. Times Start at 10 a.m. Central time and you will have until the 9th to post your work!!! It will be loads of fun!

While you are there...browze the Paper Popsicle Store!!! There are some amazing kits there! Here is a peek at the August Kits. There are mini kits too and awesome add ons!

Busy Body:Telling Secrets:

Paper Popsicles Kit: Art Nouveau

So I got to play with my first kit from Paper Popsicles while being on the design team over there. Now this is definitely not the first kit I have gotten from Paper Popsicles. I have been getting them since October. They ROCK! Melissa is very generous with her kits and I love how fun and unique the papers and products are! Here are my projects from this kit:

This first one was done using a sketch from Nuts About Sketches

The printed papers are heavy cardstock, double sided. There is a loot full of the paper. There were two kinds of rubons, one by one of my new favorite mfrs: October Afternoon. There were also two kinds of adhesive alphas, one was chipboard. There Were also chipboard circcles for a nice album. Flowers and bling rounded out the kit.
So much candy here!!!

Happy Belated Father's Day!

So I got to spend some quality time with my dad and mom on Father's Day. Cooked burgers on the grill, had a homemade salad and homemade potato salad. Yummy! Mom made these awfully rich brownies and I threw in a Market Day apple pie for good measure. A little bit of wine and when we were all set to eat outside....the skies opened up and this is what we got...

I couldn't believe it. Can you see it? HAIL! And tons of it! Amazing!!!

So we ate inside. The night was still enjoyable! Here is me and my Daddy....

He has always been a solid foundation for me growing up and still today. I love you Dad...

Finally it Happened!!!

Paper Popsicles had a new design call and I was chosen as one of the new designers along side Ching, Jennifer, and Jackie. I can't believe it! After 6 months off of a Design Team, this will be a refreshing change. You need to check out their website for awesome inspiration, terrific challenges and generous prizes. The community so welcoming and fun! In addition, Paper Popsicles has the most beautiful kits out there. The pricing is amazing too. So come on and pop over to Paper Popsicles!!!!

These were the entries for the call: a card, a single page layout, and a double page multi-photo layout.