Wow! So Many CARDS in My Scrappy Life

I can't believe it has been so long since I updated this blog! I know that last SPRING, as in two seasons ago, I promised to start updating........hmmmmm. Well, obviously that did not pan out. This will. You have to take my word for it! Last time I was in a rush to say HB to my dear friend, Helen. I managed to tell you how excited I was that I had made the DT for Memories From The Attic! Well, since then, Jeri had another DT call and I made Card DT Coordinator! Woooohoooo

Talk about excited. I was doing cardwheels (ok - in my head anyway) cause I was so excited and so honored. We have such a great site there and the whole DT is wonderful. Jaime, who I was on the DT with previously, became the Scrappy DT Coordinator! She is so sweet and so talented, as all our DT girlies are, and Jeri is a dream to design for. She is so patient and encouraging! Can you tell I am happy with my DT position at the Attic?! So I am making it in the scrappy world! Well, at least to some degree, don't ya think? : )

I have so many things I want to share with you, I don't know where to start!

Maybe I'll start with some cards! Do I even have any cards on my slideshow? I don't think so, and I'll have to fix that. So the card up top is just a Halloween card I made, with a SLIGHTLY altered feel to it. Oh yes, oh yes, how can I forget? I have an ETSY site now that has been slow in getting up and going, but it is going. And I am selling some cards on that site. A big part of it will be with my friend -like a brother! - Sam. He is the real ARTIST here, as in he can draw beautifully, and I can't draw a straight line! Our ETSY site is called Dreamers Boutique. Go have a look. Right now I have a few Halloween cards on there that I made from the MFTA October Card Kit, which is full of cute spooky card goodies. You can have a look at the Scrappy Kit for October at the same link, too. Wow! Fabulous as usual! So here are the cards from the kit that are on ETSY.

Don't you just love the black cats with their red eyes? (Don't tell, but one DT member had to change the eyes cause they were so spooky! lol) The fence, btw, was cut from my Sizzix. And what about that cute skull with the bow? I have to admit that I am not too fond of the new skull craze, but what can you say about a skull with a bow? CUTE!

There is so much more to share! I am just beginning. I need to tell you how I met Libby (a really sweet Rusty Pickle chef) in Chattanooga and helped her set up for the convention there. I have pics to prove it! I also want to show you the beautiful ATC swaps we are doing at MFTA. I want you to get really excited about it, because I am thinking of doing a swap here, as well.

I also have a CONTEST on my mind to really get my blog rolling, but more about that later! I have to get to the Attic and do my thing! Stay tuned, though. Hope this can be a scrappy blog you will want to come back to - not just to read, but to PLAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HELEN!!!!!!

Today (I guess actually yesterday now) is the birthday of my friend who has been like a sister since we were four years old! Happy Birthday! I have been a bad friend and not kept in touch like I should, but friends forever, right? We will catch up right away!

It's Been So Long, Can I Call This Catching Up?!

Well, this is a quick quick post to say that I did make the Design Team for Memories from the Attic way back then. I was, and still am, SO EXCITED to have made this team. Will get back soon and show you my latest scrappy stuff etc. I can't do it today because I am doing taxes for several people today. I just got on to try to help a friend figure out how to post something. Meanwhile, please go to http://www.memoriesfromtheattic.com and check out Jeri, the DT, the great members and all the fun going on in the Spring Fling which is happening right now. The Spring Fling is lots of contests and games, challenges and big prizes! We are having a blast! Check ya later - i promise!

Check out my Slide Show!

Knoxville Scrapbooking Club and other stuff

Well, so much with keeping up with my blog on a regular basis. I have been so busy - mainly doing scrappy stuff. Trying to keep active on several message boards that I really enjoy plus making several layouts for design team contests. i have joined a new site - Memories from the Attic

which has a call for several people to add to their design team. I know lots of people (online scrappy friends) on this new site already, so I think my chances are slim, but I am still entering. I am also going to enter at one of my VERY FAVORITE scrappy spots, Scrapbook Doodle. They also have spots open for their design team. However, the competition for this is posted, and I would probably fall over dead if I made it there. Talk about talent! Nevertheless - going to enter. BTW, here is a layout I did for Scrapbook Doodle for their December Guest Creative Team.

And here is a fast and easy but cute little Christmas card I did for Card Studio.

I also posted in on a site filled with the most friendly people - ScrapnCircle!

Ok all you Knoxville Scrapbook Club members - I have to have a defnite yes or no for our crop tomorrow night. Email me or (I still have the meetup group site - MUST get rid of it! Costs MONEY!) you can still leave me a message through the meetup site. I previously mentioned some things we might work on, but I started wondering if anyone would like to do Christmas cards? Just need to know ASAP!

I keep promising myself that I will get back here and fix up this site. but now my BABY - my Bichon Poo- Cotton is sick after going to the groomer's yesterday. He came home acting like he had been drugged (which is a no-no), but now he is also acting like he feels bad. He even whimpers if you pick him up! So, I am gonna go give him some TLC and decide if he should go to the vet. I also worry about what is going on in the BACK at the groomers! Well, you have to see Cotton! Isn't he a cutie? Bye for now!

Pre-Thanksgiving Thoughts

Well, here it is the day before Thanksgiving, and the only thing I have even done is bought the turkey so it can thaw. Forgot to buy the woodchips for the smoker, which are often hard to find! In fact, haven't tested the smoker to make sure it is still working alright after setting out since Easter! So I'm crossing my fingers that all that works out, cause I LOVE smoked turkey. Smoked anything for that matter - everything tastes better on the smoker!



Of course my fibromyalgia is flaring up! Could it be the stress of all this job stuff - some of you know what I mean - or should I say the probable illegalities of what "they" are doing? Will explain later when i am unstressed enough to get up on my moral soapbox about how unkind and totally unprofessional some people can be. So much for my beliefs about the innate goodness of most people! Nope - still believe that in spite of some evidence to the contrary. Back to Thanksgiving and my fibroflare. This means that I have to keep the menu simple and sit as much as possible. So I will go to the store and then cook as much as I can ahead of time. Meaning : mashed potatoes, homemade mac & cheese (everybody except Kent demands this!), green beans, corn, oh yes - dressing (this is too much trouble - may have to cheat!), cranberry sauce (definitely canned), VA deviled eggs (meaning very sour), some sort of salad, rolls, and homemade banana pudding (2 batches). Fortunately my friend Scott is going to help me today while playing background music from all his new CD's!



Now to change the subject, here is a layout I did for Janice's fall color challenge at Scrapbook Doodle. It is of Matt and Casondra . Had to use fall colors plus one other, circles, bling and handwritten journaling. I am going to post this one, but really am going to post a gallery of all of my work. In the meantime, here is Magic Moments:






Sorry for the poor photomerge job, but look at this beautiful young lady and handsome guy (no, I am not biased cause he is my son! lol

Before I close, the Knoxville Scrapbooking Club is having the crop on Fri. Nov. 30th. Please vote so I can change it if I need to. Have to make it final in a few days!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!