Thank You Ami...And back to school stuff...

Thank you to my very good friend Ami for the beautiful RAK that she sent me. She's trying to cheer me up from being laid off. I have been a bit irritable since last Tuesday so this definitely brightened my day. And I think I am getting my mojo back for stamping. I actually want to go down to my room and make something so that's good.
Is August an expensive month for anyone else? I cant believe the money that I have had to spend in the last couple of days getting my 2 kids ready to go to school. Between physicals, glasses, school supplies, school clothes, pictures, sports passes, yearbooks, I think I am going broke. :) Glad this is only 1 time a year!

What a week this has been....

Its Thursday and I am so glad this week is almost over. I got laid off from work on Tuesday and have been lost ever since. I just dont know what to do with my time. I am so used to getting up and going to work that I dont know what to do. Can you believe that since Tuesday that I havent stamped one thing?? Its true. I just dont have any mojo.

I made this card awhile ago during a challenge on a yahoo group. The idea came from a stamper on SCS but I cant recall who. So I aplogize for stamp lifting and not giving credit! All images are from TAC. I believe the pattern paper is also TAC but I cant quite recall. :) oops! Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Happy Birthday Austin.....

Happy Birthday Austin! I cant believe its been 9 yrs since this little man has come into my life. He is my miracle baby. He was born at 26 weeks and really wasnt expected to live. He was born weighing just 2lbs 6ozs. He could lay in the palm of your hand. He spent 3 months in the hospital and came home 3 days before his orignal due date. The picture below shows him in the NICU at the hospital and then also some more recent pictures. I am off to clean up the house for the birthday party. His present is in the garage and I cant wait to give it to him. We got a great deal on a ATV at an auction yesterday so we bought him one. He is going to be thrilled!! Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Another Halloween share....

Yep, its another Halloween card. I know its only August but I just love making the cards. This is another 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 square card. This size is quickly becoming a favorite. All images are from TAC. Pattern papered is from All My Memories and the orange cardstock is Bazzill. I dont know how well you can see the witch image but its stamped with the Versamagic chalk pads. Then I added some prima flowers. Love the flowers!

Ahhhhh, its the weekend....

Good morning everyone. Its finally the weekend. :) Yea!! Yesterday was a very long day! My daughter had to go get her sports physical and also get balance testing. She has been getting dizzy for about 6 months or so. We went to the doctor back in May about it and he recommended an ear, nose and throat doctor and he said we should do this. During her sports physical, her regular doctor said that we should get an EKG and also an echo to rule out anything with her heart. Why they didnt do this back in May, I dont know. She had her EKG yesterday and it was normal. Her echo is scheduled on the 13th. Say a little prayer that everything is OK. She is worried he wont clear her for sports and if she cant play sports, Lord help me. :) During her balance testing she got so dizzy at one point that she actually passed out. Now that was scary! Seeing your child fall forward and slide down the wall. I was freaking to say the least! The wierd part was that she was only out for about 10 seconds and she said that she could hear everything that was going on but she wasnt responding to us or moving. I made this card using Surfafella. He is a fun guy to play with. I decided to go with fun, bright colors. I colored him in with my watercolor pencils and blender pen. I punched the sides of the patterned paper with the punch from SU. I think that gives it a fun little touch. The "Everyday Life" sentiment is from TAC and is stamped on chip board. Well, its time to get my Saturday going. Lots to do! Have a great day everyone!!

Boy is it hot today!!!

OMGosh is it hot today!! I really dont know what the actual temperature is but I know when I got in my car the outside temp said it was 101. I know it wasnt actually that hot but it sure feels like it. I hope it cools down before 7pm. Thats when I have sand volleyball at my church and I dont want to sweat all night! :)

This is a card I made using Wineabella. I love this Bella! The card size is a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 square card. This size is really fun to make. I used blacked striped patterned paper from All My Memories along with real red cardstock. As sually I colored in the Bella with my watercolor pencils and blonder pen. :)

I have to go get dinner ready for the family and then off to volleyball. Thanks for looking and have a great night.

Causeabella....

I havent made a card with a Bella in what seems like forever. Maybe thats because my dear friend Ami is holding them hostage. She has put a huge ransom on them that I cant afford. :) Just playing with you Ami! I made this card using Causeabella and I am sending it to my sister in law who was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. The treatments are going well and she is doing good. I thought this might brighten her day. She said that no one else sends her handmade cards so she enjoys them when she gets them. I try and see her one every now and then. I colored this Bella in with my water color pencils and blender pen. I also used the new paper line from TAC. I think this is my favorite line. I love the browns, pinks and greens together. I added some prima flowers and viola. Well, I better go get some laundry done. Thanks for looking and have a great night!