Vacation Time

Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. It has been a wonderful holiday here. Also the reason why I haven't been spending time on the computer. So I am going to officially state I am on vacation, which I really am. But usually I use a lot of my time to play on the computer, but I am finding other things to do right now. So with this post I am going to wish everyone a Happy New Year just in case I don't get a chance to say it before it gets here, and once I go back to work after the holidays, I should be back to blogging again. Take Care Everyone!

Tis the Season

Seriously there isn't enough time for everything right now, and after tomorrow (which will be the day that never ends) I will have only 2 days to get everything done, and I have a lot to get done, the list is never ending of things to do. So I won't be back until the weekend sometime. Sorry if you haven't gotten a reply back to your email(s), they will be answered soon. There's only 400 and some emails in my inbox, and AOL just changed their webmail and now I have no clue what was read and what ones I have replied to. But hey the Christmas tree is up and decorated. That's a good thing, but the Christmas cards might not make it until after the 25th, it keeps getting pushed back on the to-do list, but they must be sent out (crossing fingers here). Be back sometime this weekend!

Snow Day

Since we saw a little snow here this pass weekend, they shut down the schools today, so that meant the day off for me, and there will be no complaining from me. Love an extra day off.

So what do I do on my day off? Re-create Tim Holtz tags, what else would I do Christmas shop or set up a Christmas tree, heck no. I felt like creating with some Tim stuff. Plus staying in comfy clothes was so much better then having to get dress and travel somewhere. I really haven't spent much time in my scrappy room this past weekend, or on the computer. It was actually spent reading. I finished one book and started another. It was quite relaxing and you can't beat being cozy up to a nice roaring fire with a book in your hand.

Some of you have asked some questions, so here are the answers:
*What will I do with my Emily cards? They are all on display on the 7 Gypsies ATC holder in my room. So if I were ever to get bored, I could sit here and spin them around. hee hee
*What's up with the Monkey jokes? I actually wanted some for work. Someone I work with asked if anyone knew any, since I'm not a big fan of learning or finding jokes, and really didn't want to search for some. I thought someone might of knew one, or actually wanted to search for one. That's what that was about.
*Some comments about me being lucky to having a supplies source. Yes it is nice, but I really shop several places. I have a lot of local places to shop at, and I enjoy shopping online.
*This one is for Kelli - You can post a comment now, I have fixed it so you can.

To end my post for today will be for my daughter Sarah. Stand your ground and continue to believe, don't listen to those others who gave up in believing. This is why this tag is my favorite one of all.

Want a Good Deal?

There's a new scrapbook store online! Jill the owner asked me to share with my blogging friends. Also anyone who reads this gets 20% off their first order. All you have to do is use Carolyn in the coupon box when checking out. Now that's a good deal!!! Here is a link http://www.memorableseasons.com to the new Store. Stop by and take a look around, it's a very eye catching store. I know I love what I see so far, plus I want to wish Jill nothing but success on her new venture.
Now, I know it's been quiet on here. I've been pretty busy. Plus for those waiting for an email from me. I will respond real soon. So sorry for the delay. Oh and if any of you have any Monkey jokes, please leave them in a comment.

The new Nora Roberts book is really good. But I do say the first 50 pages were a bit slow, but it's worth it after you get pass that. Plus this is the first book of a 7 book series. I love when she does this with her stories. Also on January 8th Stephanie Plum (in-between novel) is released, from Janet Evanovich. This one is called Plum Lucky.

Just Em!

Today is all about Em Art Journal Cards.

Week 47 Your happy Place - My Room
Week 48 Ideas - I love A Good Idea - found Everywhere

That's All Folks!!!

Just another Tag

This morning I headed to Mom's store and stocked up on Ranger products and a few stamps, then I came home and put together this tag. Now this is no way as good as Tim's, but with a bit more practice I think I can create a better one, then the one I posted. My tip when doing this one, is to really flick the tag, after you put the embossing powder on it. You really don't want a perfect embossed tag, like I got when I did mine. When it comes time to ink over your embossed tag, you will know why you needed more of the powder to fall off. These tags are really fun to do, and I highly recommend trying some of the ones he has posted on his blog.
Another exciting thing happen this week, my little ol' blog was featured on Scrap Scene. How cool is that! They were linking because of my MM embellishment centers I put on my wall. Have I told you how much I love those units. I do! I do! Today I picked up the MM Desktop Organizer, so after I clean up my mess that I have created, I will be putting 3 of these in my scrap area. Just another thing to have in hopes to become more organized.

Here is my new toy!
It's the Phrase Maker from Around the Block. I was able to play with this product at Summer CHA, and have been waiting until I could actually own one, and now I do. I plan on playing with it later today, maybe I'll have something to share tomorrow, after I use it.

Tag #2

I had the distress ink and that's all....had to use lots of other products for this one. But it was still fun to play with those inks.

Supplies: Tag, 7 Gypsies; Distress inks, Stickles, Dabber(paint), Rangers; Rubber Stamp, Autumn Leaves; Foam Stamp, Making Memories; Bling, Heidi Swapp; other ribbon and "script" rubber stamp

Tag Time

Sometimes you just have to work with what you got. I'm sure most of you decide to do a project, and when you get going you realize that you don't have all the exact things you need to do the project, so you dig through your supplies and find a substitute item. This is what I had to do last night while working on this tag project. I have some of the new Tim Holtz grungeboard, but I don't have the alphabet one, and I need an grungeboard "s", so I slapped on an HS "s", but it just doesn't take the crackle paint to well, maybe with a coat of a sealer under it might, not sure, but this one has to do for now. So this is my take on Tim's day one tag project. I'll tell you right now, his is a hell of a lot better, but he is the master of talent, but it was so much fun messing with lots of different TH products.
Supplies: Rubber Stamp, Stampers Anonymous; Distress Inks, Crackle Paint, Tim Holtz/Ranger; Bottle Cap, Lil Davis; Snow Flake, Making Memories; Alphabet, Heidi Swapp/Advantus; other Ribbon, Tag, Sheet Music downloaded for the internet. Now if you want to have some fun, head over to Tim's blog and enjoy some very cool projects, there is going to be twelve days worth of projects.

Crackle the way to go!

be back later with a post!

Project Made

Yesterday I managed to put together my Grateful Journal book, for the Emily challenge. By doing this project, I realize I have a ton of scraps! Another great thing about putting this book together, was the way you can use so many different companies together in one project. I have so many favorite companies, and by doing this project, it allowed me to use many of them. Loved That!

Other rambling, our first real heating bill came, and just over $600. Don is ordering us a corn burner today. He said that is enough of that, and by going this route with one of these, our furnace will probably never turn on. So by Tuesday we will have one of these installed. I also can report that I do have one Christmas present bought. Sarah's wii system has arrived, and is now hidden in a closet. She wanted one last year, but they were no where to be found, they actually are no where to be found this year, but I managed to find a store out of New York and had one shipped. She is going to be so excited on Christmas morning. As for the rest of the family, I have no idea what they are getting for Christmas. I'm really dreading the Christmas shopping this year. Everyone is getting to old, for it to be fun anymore.

The Next Project...

I've found my next project that I will be working on thanks to Emily, the woman is whiz when it comes to creating a fun project, and this one is just in time. We are about to wrap up the 52 week Art Journal, and it looks like we can pick up with a Grateful Journal, when the Art Journal is done. Here's were you can read about this new adventure http://www.todaysmama.com/expand-articles.php?view=208. Now I must get busy and gather my supplies.

Art Journal Week 46

Last week we reached week 46 of the Art Journal. I can't believe we are almost to week 52 of this challenge, what a fun time it has been creating these cards. Week 46 was Rejuvenation, we all need to do that every once in awhile, and I love it when I get a chance to do this. On this card I used all Elsie products, from KI Memories, the paper is from the Lola line, and the stamped images are from the Riley stamp set. I finally opened the package and used those stamps, still need to use the Lola set, soon!

Check this Out!! An announcement - introducing...LUXE, limited

Just in time for the holiday season, we're introducing LUXE, limited. We will be celebrating by launching a twelve day holiday promotion with limited edition kits created exclusively for you by the Luxe Girls & Guys! Visit our blog every day from Dec 3 -14 to see our one of a kind kits, perfect for gift giving, getting or using to create a wonderful gift. Some will include instructions, products from other manufacturers, some will even have product exclusives created just for LUXE, limited!
It's been a frenzy of activity & fun throwing these together. There will only be a limited number of each and when they're gone...they're gone. They will only be available until Dec 21 (so we can have the time to ship them to you for Christmas).
Tell your husband to put Luxe on your list this year. Shop for your scrappin' friends. Write Santa. Help us spread the word about LUXE, limited. Link this post on your blog or post it on a message board, then leave us a comment about where you shared our news and you will be entered to win a FREE LUXE, limited kit!!!!!! {it doesn't get much better than that}Posted by Emily Adams on November 26, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

Oops.....I did it again!

I had to go back out again yesterday shopping to go buy another Making Memories embellishment center. Since Michaels isn't that close to me, I thought I better call the store to see if they actually had any of these left, and I'm so glad I did. The first store I called was sold out, so I called the second one, and they still had them left. So I hurried and threw some clothes on and out the door I went. When I got there I still had time to used the first coupon, so I got some more of the jars for the shelves with that coupon, and then I went and bought the second embellishment center. After my purchases, I hurried back home and put Don to work getting these units up on my room wall. First he had to take down the Pottery Barn shelf I had up there, and move that one to a different wall, then he installed these ones. I really likes these MM ones, they look so nice on the wall. But I do have to tell you the pictured I posted of it, isn't correct to the ones on my wall, it looks like that, but the one on my wall are actually bigger then that one in the picture, there is actually 2 rows for ribbon, and the shelf is wider, and holds 4 lg jars across, not 3 like in the picture. I wonder if that one in the picture is a different model of this unit? Or they had redesign this item and made them bigger. I guess only MM can answer that question. All I know is I like the ones on my wall, but I do need to get more of the jars, I used up the ones I had, and I still have more room to add more things. Oh one more good find. I finally found the pens to go with the Cricut. I am going to have to test those out soon.
On a different note, last night I missed my 25th class reunion. I did have good intention to attend this one, and haven't missed any of the previous ones, but for some reason I just didn't have the energy to attend this one. I figure there will be another one in 5 yrs, and I'll plan on attending that one. I'm sure I missed a good time, this is usually a fun event, and I enjoy seeing all my former classmates, and catching up with all of them. I guess I will just have more to chat about in 5 yrs. So happy 25th to the class of 1982!
Special shout out to Dawn! Way to get that challenge done with those rubber stamps, the card looks fabulous. I may get this done today, but don't hold your breath, while waiting for me. LOL Another shout out to a special friend and their special package, you know who you are, and you know I adore you! Hugs sent your way!

Shopping I Went....

Oh, there are many out there, who wouldn't be caught out shopping today, but for some reason I enjoy shopping on this day. I think it's the rush to get that item I must need or something, who really knows why, I just enjoy it. Of course I love a good deal, and I think I found a couple of them. My first place was Old Navy, they had their jeans for $14. 75. I have never worn these jeans before, but hey it was a good price, so I went and tried them on, and now can claim, another favorite brand of jeans to my list. My Tommy's & Levi's are going to just have to make room for a new brand in their space. My other good deal, is an item I have been wanting for sometime now, and now I own it, plus in will go nicely in the new scraproom. Isn't it pretty? I'm thinking of getting another one, but not sure if I want to leave the house tomorrow or not. I would like to enjoy my days I have off from work doing nothing, but lounging around the house all day.
Well if you went shopping today, I hope you found a good deal or two, and didn't get ran over by a runaway shopping cart, or some other mishap.

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you and your family have a wonderful gathering today, and enjoy this day of thanks.

We will be spending our day with family today. Along with enjoying a wonderful cooked meal, and of course watching the traditional Lion's football game. Today I will be thankful for the family I have, and for the good life I live, but I won't be too thankful for the snow covered ground that I woke up to. LOL That is one thing I would care less ever happens. I'm not a person who enjoys having snow. Give me that beach weather anyday.

A Favorite Song of Mine right now....

Alcohol Anyone?

Alcohol Inks that would be....LOL

Yesterday I spent some time playing around with some alcohol inks on dominoes. I just love these inks! I would say it's one of my favorite products to work with, you really can do so many fun things with these inks.

The Big Game...

U of M .... Go Blue!

Today's the big football day. My favorite college team U of M is going up against Ohio State. It's going to be a tough game, and U of M is going to have to fight hard to win this one, but if there is a football god, he will give them the strength to win this one. I'll be praying this happens. LOL

Here is a little peek from my U of M album I had done. I was there the last time we beat Ohio State at the Big House (Michigan's Stadium). This win took us to the Rose Bowl.

I should be Sleeping...

But I got the bug to do my Emily Art Journal Card. So here is the finished card.

Week 45 - Self Realisation

My card means, being happy inside matters the most.

Now I must say goodnight, it is way pass my bedtime.

The Mission is Complete...

Yes, it is true and the proof is in the picture, the Heidi Swapp clock is now officially altered, after sitting on my scrap table for a few weeks, the project is complete. I call this one Dress Up Time. The photo is of Sarah, and in a business attire, the photo is a bit hard to see but I couldn't get a good shot of it. But hey what really matters is the project is done, and is now keeping time on the wall again.

Lookie Dawn!! hee hee





I also managed to get the last 3 weeks of my Emily cards done. Week #42 - A Grateful Week Week #43 - Scary Week #44 - Home

A Little Review...

This review is about the 7 Gypsies ATC card holder (and not my photo of it, LOL)

It's a neat little invention from 7 Gypsies, and it serves my Emily art journal cards well, but my overall impression on it is, I don't think it is really worth the $29.37 I spent for it. In my opinion about $14.00 would be of a fair price for this small card holder. I also think it's a little too wobbly. Also if you have cards with a design on both sides, then it would be a little hard to have both sides viewed on here, unless you have some sleeves to put your cards in and punch holes in those sleeves. Since my Emily cards are only designed on one side. I was able to adhere them right to the cards. I just don't think I would used this holder for my other ATC cards. I enjoy viewing the backs of them.
Now I must talk about these books. I finished Khaled Hosseini's first book The Kite Runner the other night. I cannot do nothing but rave about how good this book was. I seriously had a hard time setting this book down. I highly recommend that you take the time and read this book, but do it before Dec 14th when the movie for this book hits the theaters. I watched the trailer for the movie, and it looks like they really brought the book to life. I will be going to see this one.
A Thousand Splendid Suns, is Khaled second book. I just picked this one up yesterday and began to read it last night. I finally stopped after I reached 100 pages, my eyes just wouldn't stay open any longer. I think if they could've I would've been up all night reading this one. A real page turner. I would highly recommend this one too, but after you read his first book The Kite Runner, I have no doubt you will read this one to.

I know....

That I haven't made as many post on here as I would like, but you know how life can get crazy sometimes, and my reason why the post on here have been slim to nil. Hopefully soon I will be back in the swing of things and I will be able to get you something to read.

But I would like to share with you someone who makes me happy.
This is Samantha my oldest daughter, here is one of the proofs for her senior pictures, and someone who makes me happy. Of course I can't believe she is going to be eighteen in a couple of months. Oh where does the time go.






Maybe tomorrow I will share the book I am about to finish, it was a good one. I may also give a review on the 7 Gyspies ATC card holder that arrived a few days ago.

Digi Playing

I don't have much to say right now. But I can share a little digi work I have been playing with. I'm just in a learning phase right now, and did this quite quickly. It can use some tweaking and isn't the perfect digi layout, but it was fun to learn a new thing or two.

That's all for now!

Happy Halloween!!

Sarah and I will be heading out tonight, so she can gather her treats. Our weatherman is saying that we are suppose to have rain showers, but I am crossing my fingers that it will hold off until we are home.

This year Sarah is going as a witch. I swear this child has been a witch every year. But this year she will be sporting some purple hair. The witches hat she picked out has this lovely purple hair attached to it, and this child of mine is so excited that it does. I just hope this isn't a sign to what is to come down the road. I don't care to see my child with changing hair color. I would also like to know how her dad manages to get out of the trick or treat duty. By the time he gets out of work, it will almost be time to be done trick or treating. I swear he makes a special request to work on this day. Just kidding but it is funny how his work schedule always works out this way.

Now I better go see if my batteries are charged for the camera. I must get another witch costume picture tonight.

It's all about 7 and I've been tagged...

My dear friend Rita http://whatsallthehoopla.blogspot.com/ has tagged me, with this tag that is all about 7. This must be a popular one right now. I've seen a few of them around.

Here are the rules which must be posted on your blog if you are tagged.
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names.
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

My 7 random things about me:
1. I don't collect anything, but craft supplies.
2. I have a fear of gray hair, and the reason I have mine colored.
3. I hate winter.
4. I love to travel.
5. I'm a very independent person.
6. My 25th class reunion is this year, the gathering is in November.
7. I don't go a day without a Diet Pepsi. Yes I have an addiction to it.

Tag buddies: Laura, Jan, Missy, Janet, Michelle, Jamie, and Kara.

Bad Blogger Me.....

Hanging head in shame for not posting anything in a few days. I have been really busy with work this pass week, and then when I do finally get home from work, I have spent 4-5 hrs typing out documents. So I haven't felt like typing much after doing all of that. But this weekend looks like it might be a good one to do some catching up on things. That's the plan.

In other news, my sister made it home safely from CA. She was in San Diego for a Vet. Conference and she was there when the fires started. She said where she was, it was mainly smoke in the air, but she heard stories from people that were getaway from the raging fires. I just feel so bad for everyone who has been affected by these fires. Hopefully they will get these fires under control soon.

I have to give a shout out to my friend Christi, she has started a new blog, to get you creative mojo going. Here is a link to her new blog - http://creativeprompts.blogspot.com/ Everyone should really check it out. Christi does a great job showing you inspiration, to get your mojo going. Way to Go Christi!!

Yes, I was here...

The one and only halfway looking picture I have from the concert. I just had my cell phone with me, and you would think after owning this cell phone for as long as I have, you would think I would have the picture taking part of it down pat, but I don't. So this left me with with very little to view from the concert. But, hey I was there, and if you asked my ears, they would tell you so too. I think the ring has stopped now. Of course it has been two days, the ringing should be gone. LOL

As for the concert it was Awesome! The old boys can still rock, and they still can put on one heck of a show. Well worth every penny those tickets cost. We actually had pretty good seats, but you couldn't tell that from that pic I posted. And I believe they played for 2 1/2 hrs. So we heard a lot of Van Halen, and they stuck to a lot of their older stuff, which I was happy about. I can now cross this group off my must see list, and hope I get a chance to see some of the other bands I have on that must see list.

Fall Colors and a Concert...

In the past 3 days our trees have really started to change colors. So I thought I better grab the camera and get a couple of pictures of them, before all the leaves fall off of them. Because it won't be long now, before that happens, and they will become bare looking, and nothing to look at.

If you start with this first photo I took, this would be left of my house and would lead into the second photo, which is what I see when I look out my scraproom window. So you see there isn't much to look at around our home, except for trees, so when they do turn color, it gives you a little extra to look at.

In a few hours, I will be heading down to the Motor City aka Detroit. To the place we call Hockeytown aka Joe Louis Arena. The home of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. Where I will be seeing Van Halen perform tonight. It should be an exciting concert, it's getting great reviews so far. Plus we should have a fun adventure today. We are planning on doing a few things prior to the concert, while we are in Detroit, also the reason we are leaving early on this road trip.

As I posted the other night we got hit by some nasty storms. So after signing off the computer. I decided it was a no better time to work on this weeks art journal challenge from Emily. This weeks prompt was Magic Carpet and where would yours go. I put Ireland on mine, because it's a place I would love to go and visit. On my card I used Rusty Pickle pp, then with a gold gel pen I outlined all of the design that was on the pp, then I took some Basic Grey (color me silly) fiber and put it on the end edges, to create a magic carpet look. I then used Maya Road rub ons (destination word & airplanes), and American Craft sticker letters for Ireland. I also did a little hand doodling with a black gel pen. Since I am suppose to practicing my doodling. I do believe this is the first time I am completely caught up on the Emily challenges before the next prompt. It's a good feeling.

Stormy Night...

The rumbling is starting outside, and lightening is flickering away out there, and here I am typing in my daily entry. According to our weather person we are suppose to have some major storms tonight, these storms can include hail, tornado's and very gusty winds. Oh yippee, NOT! It doesn't sound like a good night sleep will be in store for tonight, they are saying these storms can last until 4 AM, just in time for my alarm to go off. If you would like to see our little storm you can check out www.wnem.com.

Well Ugly Betty is starting in about 5 minutes, so I am going to curl up in a blanket and enjoy my Thursday nights shows. I may even practice some of my doodling. Plus it is getting bad here quickly.

Special message Today....

Happy Birthday to Rita!!
May you have very special day today.

And, don't forget to watch Pushing Daisies tonight on ABC.

3 days until the Van Halen concert.... Rumors are going around that they are putting on one great show. So I am off to go view a little You Tube, just a little warm up before the big show.

Book Reviews

I guess I didn't get to this yesterday. Shoot I can't even remember what I did yesterday. LOL But I will try and give a little review at what I have been reading lately.

Yes, I read this! It took about a day to read, and I have to say I was not disappointed reading this one. I found what she wrote interesting, and that this book did explain who she is and why things have happen the way they have in her life. So if you need something to read, this one could be the one for you to read. Like I said it is a quick read, and you might find a thing or two interesting in the book.


I have started to read this one, and I love it so far. Linda and Karen really take you on creative journey with this 2nd book of theirs. I love it! Now if you are looking to see traditional scrapbook layouts, this might not be the book for you. But if you want to get in a creative mood, then I highly recommend this one. Not only do they give you great tips to get going in your creative process, they are funny about it too. I also do think even if you don't find traditional scrapbook pages in this book, you will find things in here that can be applied to your work. It will help jump start you if you get into a rut in your creative process. Also you might learn something fun to do, when you need an creative outlet. This gets two thumbs up from me.


The book that I had searched everywhere for and finally got, was not a disappointment. I have been working myself through this one too, and enjoy what I am learning about creating my workspace to more my style. I also have to say just seeing the many rooms that they share in this book, has also been a big help and also fun to look at. Of course I would love one of these ladies to make a house call to my home and put my room in order for me, but I don't this that will happen any time soon. Another good book!

I am also very inspired by Doodling for Paper Crafters, by Maelynn Cheung. I am also taking her class on this subject. Let me say I love both the book and the class. I am so not a doodler but with this book and her class I am giving it a stab at it and have actually learned a thing or two about doodling. Also in this book I got to see a friend of mine layout published it in. Linda Peterson did a awesome layout in it with a photo of Shannon on it, and some great doodling designs on the layout. I love seeing when my friends get a chance to share their layouts in publications.

I also have another new book, but I haven't even cracked the pages on that one yet. It's titled Collage Unleashed, by Traci Bautista. And since I haven't had a chance to look at this one yet, I cannot share anything about it yet. But once I have time to do so, I will give you my thoughts on it. I can say the cover is great looking. LOL

So, this is my little book review for now.....

Time to Share...

So far today I have done nothing but sat at my scrap table and finish up my last three Em cards.

Week 38 - I wonder (my take is What's Next)
Week 39 - Someone Special (I said Somebody and this is Don)
Week 40 - Not Anymore (No More Her - Only makes sense to me)

Now I can say I am all caught up on these, until today new subject is posted. And I can say it's a good feeling to be caught up once again.

This is my dress form that I shared about some time ago. But now it is all dressed up, and is now decor in my scrap room. I did not do this beautiful work, it is the work of my Mom, she used her creative skills and made my dress form look fabulous.



Tomorrow I hope to be back with some book reviews. I have finished Rosie's book, but will share more about that tomorrow, and hopefully along with Revolution Journal review.

Not late yet...

to make a post for the day.

I don't want to ruin a perfect week on the blog.

I did get my copy of Revolution Journal today, but I also got a couple of other books. And this being part of the reason I am going to be a bit short on this post. I picked up the new Rosie book and I haven't been able to put it down yet. If I didn't have to work today, I'm pretty sure I would've finished the book in a days time. The book just flows and so far a pretty interesting, with that being said, I will now be heading back to read some more. Now that I have made my post on the blog for the day.

Just Because....

I don't have much to say today, but since I've been on a good roll this week posting everyday, I thought I been say something on here.

I did have a message on my answering machine from Barnes and Nobles today, that my copy of Journal Revolution came in. Yea!!! They had to order me a copy of this book. I really can't wait to see this book. If you don't know what I am talking about, check the September post on my blog. I showed a copy of the book in there. The authors of this book did such a great job with their other book, I just had to get this one. Not only are they creative people, they are also very funny. It should be a good one. I will be reading this one over the weekend, and will write about it when I'm finished.

Now to finish watching Grey's.

Artist?

Ok week 37 Em card was to draw something, and since I had a doodle assignment to do. I thought I would combine them and take care of two projects with this card. So my drawing is of a paisley, and there will be no laughing, this is the first time I have drawn one before. I also used Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer pens to color it in. I'm pretty proud of myself about using these. I have had them in my collection for about 3 yrs, and never used them before. You know it was one of those must have products, but it gets forgotten in the collection of other products.

Three cards done and three more to go and I'll be caught up again on my Em challenges. Yes the HS clock is still not finished.

Catch Up Time....

Well I finished week 35 and 36 Em cards. Only 4 more to be all caught up again.

Left side - Week 35 - Strength ( Elsie products used on this one) I feel you get strength from a good home life. So this is what this one is about. I do not like how I used the glaze pen on here and may change that part.
Right side - Week 36 - Life is Beautiful (Catherine Moore stamps, MM paint, 7 Gypsies PP) Again I went with a home theme, because life is beautiful when you have a happy/good home, behind you. I do think I would've placed things a bit differently if I redid this one.

Off to work on week 37. This should be interesting the topic is to draw something. I am not a person who can draw. LOL

Is it really Fall?

I must ask, only because we are going to see record temps again today. I'm really not complaining about the warm temps, but it's a bit strange to see high 80's in October. Although, by Wednesday these temps are to leave us and much cooler temps will be here.

Well nothing much happening today I am just working my regular job today, and not really doing anything else that is exciting to write about. I did just finish an Em card #35, so that is something, but not that good because we are on week #40, and I am a little behind, but I will get caught up soon. I really enjoy making these and I love the little collection of cards I have so far.

My Short and Sweet post for today!

Saturday Morning....

This was the first thing I saw when I walked out the door this morning. Since I had to take the dog out, because Don is working today, it was my duty to tend to the dog. Since my camera batteries were charged, I decided to grab it and bring it along, and this is what I took a shot of. Nothing exciting but it was what I saw first. The sun was hiding behind the clouds, and a bit of fog on the ground, and a little Fall look on the tree.

See I have been telling you that I am working on altering my HS clock for some time now, and as you can see this statement is true, and I do have something started, but of course it is not finished, and it still looks like this on my table, but soon I will finish this and add it to my clock that is ticking away on my wall. Of course by the time I finish it, I'll have to replace the batteries in the clock. LOL

Today is National Card Making Day. I'm pretty sure I won't be making any cards today, but I will be at Mom's store where there will be lots of ladies making cards today, so does that count as participation in the card making day? I am claiming it is. LOL I do know I will be getting my second Clip it Up today. Mom got them in the other day and I am in real need of another one, since I have filled up my first one, and now have a new pile of products that need to be hung on something, so I will be bring home a second one, so these products can be hung up properly. Have I said how much I love this storage item? If not, I must say I really do. It's my favorite storage item I own.

It's True.....

I actually worked on something today. No not the HS clock that is still sitting on my table half finished. But I did put together a journal for a class I am taking. So I quickly put it together today, and I actually scanned it and posted it. Yes, I shocked myself, but it felt good to do some work at the scrappy table. I still have to finish my clock, and complete 5 Em cards, and then I will feel like I am back in the swing of things.

In other happy news. Today I was asked to go to the Van Halen concert on the 20th of this month. So in about 2 weeks, I will be heading down to the Joe Louis Arena (where the Red Wings play) and see a classic rock band perform. I'll be shocked if David Lee Roth can still jump like he used to do, back in the day. LOL

Well it's Grey's night and I am watching it right now. It's interesting so far. But I must talk about the new show that aired last night "pushing up daisies". I have to say I really liked this one. I didn't think this was going to be one that I would add to my must watch list, but it is on there now. I thought it was a really good show.

Happy Friday Eve!

The Dog Post...

Anyone what a dog? Kidding about that, but at the moment I forgot how much work a new puppy is, and the phase where they like to chew things. We are coming into that phase right now and I want the dog to live through it. LOL That darn dog has gotten to my new Adidas flip flops, so it looks like a new pair will be in need for next year. Thank goodness the Summer season is coming to an end. I would probably be more upset if it wasn't.

Have to give out a little shout out to Scott for being Mr. October for the company Luxe. His work will be featured throughout the month of October, and I do have to say he designs some nice work. If you get the chance check it out.

I also have to send out a Hello to Kelli. Her work has sent her out of town this week, and I know she is not to happy about having to do this, and since she is my blog lurker. I just want to tell her. I hope your week goes by quickly and it won't be too bad there. You need to come home with some energy, so you can celebrate your birthday in style. You know your not getting any younger, and I don't want you to be too tired to celebrate that birthday. LOL (you know I had to say that)

For those of you who don't know Kelli. Kelli is a friend of mine and we have been friends for about 27 yrs. and our birthday's are about a week apart and she doesn't let me forget that I am that week older then her. So if I get the chance to dish some of it back at her, I do. Of course, I do try my best to do so, but she just laughs. So BFF I do hope your week out of town isn't to bad.

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Creating Time...

Or that should say the lack of Creating Time.....

Some time soon I must find some extra time to get busy and create something. Lately it just seems like I have had no time to sit and just create. That extra time must find it's way here soon! I have lots of new goodies, that need to be used. First I should take them out of the shopping bag, they came home in. LOL

Well I turned another year older on Friday. I can't say it was anything exciting. I spent the day running around working and taking dd to her event. But I'm sure I gain some more aches and pains, and I believe I am about to reach the point for reading glasses. Aging is so much fun....LOL

It's going to be a beautiful Fall day here. Today's highlights will include closing our swimming pool, which should of been done a couple of weeks ago. We just haven't had time to do it, with both of our work schedules, being so hectic. So today is the day it must get done. It's not what I want to do today, but when something needs to be done, it needs to be done.

Today is also a day for TV watching. Sunday's are filled with NFL football games, and the Nascar race. I really enjoy watching these events on TV. It is the new season for Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters tonight. I must watch!

Enjoy your Sunday!

The new Season Begins...

The long (very long) wait for Season 4 of Grey's Anatomy is finally here! Ok I must admit it is airing right now, and I missed the first 12 minutes of it. I know that doesn't sound like much, but it is. I just hope I didn't miss anything really good. Although saving the deer has me a little baffle, but it is Grey's, I guess we should expect something like this. I'm just thrilled that I am still awake to watch the show. Now I must turn my attention back to the show.

signing off for now....

Quick Post...

Just walked into the house about 5 minutes ago, and was so excited to see my book I have been wanting for so long has arrived (The organized and inspired scrapbooker). As soon as I can sit down and get a peek at it. I'll give you a review of it.

Here is a little rundown of my pass couple of days and the reason for my lack of posting anything. I leave the house at 5:20 AM and getting back home around 5:10 PM, and this week we had a Archery banquet for Sarah, and tonight Don is taking us out to Applebee's, so I am only here until about 5:30 PM. And every night this week Sarah has had homework, so that takes up some of my time. And this week is also Pon Pom's practice and the football game on Friday. So that's another busy thing we need to do with Sarah. And don't forget to add taking the puppy out 50 million times, another time consuming thing to add to the list. LOL If I make it pass 9:00 PM it's a miracle it hasn't happen much lately, I am exhausted and it's bumming me out with the new shows starting this week and I couldn't even make it through House last night and I like that show. But I will not miss Grey's tomorrow night. I will use toothpicks if I must, to keep my eyes open. LOL

Ok time to go for now....

Harvest Moon....

Well this is what the moon looks like right about now. Of course it's a bit grainy from using just my smaller camera, that doesn't have the good zoom lens like my rebel, but it's a peek of the full moon. I would like to call it the harvest moon. Hey it is Fall time and farmers are getting ready to take off the crops soon.

I would like that moon to sprinkle down some magical moon dust. I know someone who could use a little magical moon dust.

Today was a pretty big day here in Michigan and other places in the United States. General Motors employee's went out on strike. I know everyone out there might not agree with things like these, but I give them a WTG for this action. You may ask why or you may not care about this matter, but I do. Why do I care? Because it's time that this country starts protecting what we manufacture in this country. My husband just left a good job about a year ago that was in the auto manufacture business, because he knew that the company was moving it's operation to Mexico. This is a United States top 500 Fortune company that made a good profit. I'm sure a better one now. What cracks me up the auto parts that this company produces, will now be made in Mexico, then shipped to Canada, then back to the U.S. Does this make any sense to you, because it sure in the heck doesn't to me. All I see is cheap labor, so the company can profit more. Ok enough blah, blah about that. Just something that I can rant about. LOL But, also made me think about being more concern about buying USA made products. I praise the companies that continue to make their products here in the USA, and I need to support them.

Wow what a post I made tonight! I don't know what got into me... Maybe it's that I believe that people should stand up in what they believe. See I had a point somewhere in this long boring post.

A little book Chat....

Finally after searching about a month locally for a book that I really wanted, and having no luck finding it. I now have a copy of it shipping to me from one of the Authors. I am so happy to know it's on its way here, and it's going to be autograph by Aby Garvey one of the authors. Yeah!
Here is the book that's on it's way ----->
The organized & inspired scrapbooker
by: Aby Garvey & Wendy Smedley
And did you notice that word Organized on the title? It's the exact reason I need this book.... LOL

Now I need to talk about the new book that just came out by two wonderful artist. These two sisters Linda Wood & Karen Dinino who wrote Visual Chronicles. Have now followed that book up with this wonderful looking one called Journal Revolution ------------------>

I will be checking this one out, that is no doubt. I loved Visual Chronicles, and I have no doubt I will love this one to. I have also seen that it will be available at Target, along with Amazon and BN.com. I am sure Barnes & Nobles will have it to. That is where I bought my copy of Visual Chronicles.

Sidenote: Yes I am still working on my HS alter clock. LOL

Boring words...

I'm Tired!!! see I told ya boring words and pretty much all I can type right about now. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day for a good post.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 's are needed now.

Rambling Tuesday ....

I think I might have to say I am reliving my love with MM products again. I am finding myself really buying their stuff again. I think I always been buying their stuff, my room has proof of it. But the things they have been putting out lately has really caught my eye. I have also been eying up that embellishment center of theirs. I really think it would look nice in this room, and I have a bare wall that could use it. LOL

My other news is I have started to alter that Heidi Swapp clock I have. It's not quite done yet, but it has been started and hopefully in the days to come I'll finish it up and have a new look for that clock. I do have to say using 2 of HS clock overlays, you will get a great effect. Wink!

Short and Sweet today!

Sunday a Day to Rest and Relax...

That is my plan for the day .... and do I need it!

Of course the day will include football watching and the Nascar race. The Nascar season is now in the race for the chase, so we should see some good racing. And, finally yesterday Michigan (U of M) won their first game of the season against Notre Dame. I was getting a bit scared about my U of M team. It's unlike them to be on a losing streak. Just hope today my other football teams I like will do well. Last week all my teams won, so it was a good start to the football season.

Yesterday, I got an early birthday present from my Mom. I now have the ink pad storage from Tim Holtz. Boy do I love that thing! Thanks MOM!! I can't wait to put my ink pad collection in it, maybe I will do that today. The next storage product I am going to get from the Tim Holtz collection is going to be the one for the alcohol inks. I love those inks and after my Mom's order finally arrive into the store. I will be stocking up on them. They are so much fun to use, and create such a great effect on a project, more colors are needed in my collection.

Enjoy your Sunday today!

My newest book and magazines addition...

You might know by now I like books and magazines. Of course mainly ones with creative ideas, but I also like many others, but I just had to share my newest ones with you. I think they were all worth getting.



Here is my first addition. Love this book, and if you like ATC's cards, then you won't be disappointed with this book. It's really good. It is put out by "A TweetyJill Publication" and I purchased it at Barnes and Nobles. It is filled with so many ATC's and there is even instructions on creating some of them in the book.



Scrapbook Play ------------------>
This one is one of the new magazines I got. It is put out by Simply Scrapbook, and if you are looking for a fun magazine, this is the one. It's full of idea, but also full of cute layouts.




<---- Finally I was able to find a copy of this magazine. I've been wanting to read this one for so long. and finally I got a copy. It is good, really good! I may just have to subscribe to this one. It only comes out quarterly, but if you like using a computer and would like to put it to use with creating (not digital layouts) but everything else. The magazine will come in handy, full of great tips and techniques.

Room to Room --------->
Yes, I have one more to talk about. This special issue by Paper Crafts, is very eye catching. I can't give you a lot of details about it yet, because I have only viewed a couple of the pages, so far. But, I have seen some cute idea from what I have look at.

Another BB season is Over....

The show is about to wrap up for the night, but pretty much it is over for the season. The father and daughter team are the final two, and to me it doesn't matter who wins, they both played the game to the end. They were strong players.

But, what I really want now is Grey Anatomy to start it's new season. Tonight on "E" they were showing a little sneak peaks and told that George is going to repeat his internship. I just hope Izzy finds a man soon, personally I don't care for her and George to hook up. But what I really want to see is funny Christine, gosh that girl cracks me up.

It's looking like I am going to be an ABC channel fan this upcoming season. I've seen some of the previews to the new shows, and some of them look really good, and of course I need to watch my Grey's, Brothers & Sisters, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, Men in Trees, Boston Legal, and hope they have October Road returning, it will be another one I watch. Gosh it really looks like I am addicted to ABC shows. LOL

Oh I got some new scrappy books today, but they are in another room, so I will have to share a recap about what I got in tomorrows post. See if I don't actually create, I back it up with shopping and my weakness for Barnes and Nobles.

Over and Out ..... C Don

Busy Times Here....

Yep! That pretty much sums up what my life is right now.

The only real problem I have with it right now, is I am too tired to type, which means my post on any message board right now is next to nil. I really have been slacking on getting any posting done. Plus I don't have much to say at the moment either, except I go to work, I come home after being gone for twelve hours. Oh and don't forget that quick stop at the grocery store to get items for the bare cupboards. Then when I get home I may spend a little bit on the computer, but I don't do anything major, just check my email and maybe my blog, then I am usually done for the night.

Needless to say. I haven't done any creating, but that didn't stop me from picking up some Elsie stuff yesterday, while picking up some items for my Mom. I just couldn't resist. I'm so weak when it come to scrapbook supplies, but I say it's a good weakness to have. LOL

C Don signing off for now....

I've been Tagged!!!

My dear friend Beth has tagged me with this funny name tag game. I have to admit this one is pretty funny.

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)
Mindy Grand Prix GT

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
Butter Pecan Chocolate Fudge

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)
C Don

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Navy Blue Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Sue Bay City

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
Don Ca

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")
Green The Diet Pepsi

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
Edgar Edward

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy)
Obsession Peanut M & M's

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names )
Elaine Dean

NOW...I tag: Dawn, Christi and Nancy, have fun gals, this one is a hoot!

Mom's Store....

Finally!!!

I took some pic's of Mom's new rubber stamp store. Of course you have to remember I am not a professional photographer. LOL

It was a fabulous 2nd day of business. When I arrived the place was packed, and many of them were shopping and doing some make n' take cards. I wasn't able to take any photo's until almost closing time. And the doors were lock with shopper's still shopping. Mom had so many compliments on the new store, it was nice to hear. And they loved hearing about the products that are still on their way. Hopefully it arrives soon, a lot of stock went out the door in just these first 2 days.

Enjoy the tour! {sidenote: much better in real life}