What Max & Maggie Look Like Outside:

Well I can not figure how to post this video to the the blog:

So Check Out THIS LINK!


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I got to work with this Beautiful Ribbon Kit:

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I used the Huge White Cotton Cluny Lace from the kit. It was a little bright for my page, so I inked it with Tea Dye Distress Ink. I love this technique! Other products Used: Autumn Leaves PP & Glaze Pen.



Here I used the Navy Blue Sonic Velvet from the kit. This Ribbon is just luscious! I love the texture and shape of this ribbon! I also used Art Freckles Fall Equinox kit, Stash Rhinestones & label maker. The middle label on the LO I blacked out purposely as these are not my children.



I used: Navy Blue Cluny Lace from the kit. I added some glitter on the top for some sparkle. Fancy Pants ~ Daily Grind PP, Thickers & a white pen.

2 Design Team Calls!

**Sticky Alert** Scroll down for the newest posts! xo

Art Freckles is a brand new online kit company, and we are looking to add another member to our Design Team! We provide great quality kits, as well as a friendly inspiring community. This current call is for a 6 month term running from January 1st to June 30th, 2009. We will also select 2 runner up guest designers as well!

To apply please send the following information to admin@artfreckles.com :

- Full name, mailing address, email address and Art Freckles forum name
- 2-3 examples of your work; layouts, cards, or altered items (these do not have to be newly created for this call)
- link to any online galleries that you wish to share
- brief bio. telling us about yourself and why you'd like to be on the Art Freckles team
- list of any current or past design teams you've been on
- link to personal blog

(DEADLINE DECEMBER 28TH, 2008 ~ MIDNIGHT EST)

Design Team Member will be expected to:
- create 3 projects per month with our kits (layouts, altered items, or cards)
- post these creations on our blog and in our gallery- post 1 (one) challenge per month in our forum
- be active in the forum and comment in the gallery regularly
- post a 'how-to' on our blog 1-2 times per 6 month term
- contribute to, and participate in crops (1-2 per term)
- be responsible in overseeing the pubcalls section of our forum, and promote Art Freckles wherever possible

Some benefits include:
- recognition through picture and bio on our website
- a free Art Freckles kit to design with each month
- a link to your personal blog from the Art Freckles blog
- occasional buying opportunities at special Design Team discount

Deadline for entry is December 28th, 2008 ~ midnight EST. The successful candidate will be announced January 1st 2009. Good luck to all!



Savvy n Sassy will be looking for TWO energetic and creative designers who love ribbon to join our design team!

If you are interested in receiving a new and exciting ribbon card in the mail each month filled with beautiful designs and colors then this call is for you!

Each month you will receive our Ribbon Kit of the Month in the mail. In turn, you will provide for us three projects/layouts to showcase in our gallery. These items created are not sole property of Savvy N Sassy. You will be able to post them in other online galleries, blogs, submissions etc. The only stipulation we ask is that you just add in the "ribbon provided by Savvy N Sassy" phrase when sharing your layouts.

You will also be responsible for 1 or 2 "How to" entries on the Savvy n Sassy Blog. You'll also be responsible for participating in our "Frame of the Day" and "Question of the Day".

Design Team members will receive a discount on stock in store and free shipping on purchases with each months kit. (as long as they are lettermail, larger items will be charged extra)

As a design team member, we are seeking individuals who are interested in bonding with the team as a whole, have time to post and upload layouts to share and inspire with everyone on a regular basis. All applicants must be active in the forum/gallery in that they are familiar with our members and the overall environment of SnS.

If you are interested and believe you would be a fit for our team then please submit the following:

-- User name in SNS forums
-- three projects or layouts showcasing your use of ribbon (created in the last 3 months)
-- small bio about yourself including email and snail mail address
-- list of any other design teams you are on
-- please acknowledge how much time you are comfortable with to devote to Savvy n Sassy each month
-- Link to your Blog
-- Link to your online Gallery
-- Why would you like to be a Designer for Savvy n Sassy?

Term begins January 1st, 2009 and runs until the end of June 2009

Submit your application by 12 Midnight (MST) Dec 23rd to:

submissions@savvynsassy.com

New team will be announced on Dec 30th.
Good Luck!!!

First off - I apologize for not telling you all sooner:

The Art Freckles November Fall Equinox Kits is here! The Kit features Rose Moka's newest papers fresh off the press almost! Lots of cool items jammed pack into this fun filled kit, so go and get yourself one!! (or two...)

Savvy N Sassy also has a fabulous Ribbon Kit to match this kit as well!

Check out what Shannon & Linda Have done with this Fabulous kit right HERE!

Also: Art Freckles has started up its own Forum!! In celebration of the opening of her new forum, Shannon has a fabulous prize to give away! Check out this blog post for the easy peasy Details on how to win this:

What I've Created so far:

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I altered a frame to give as a gift to my friend that orginally rescued Maggie.

The next project combines the AF November Fall Equinox Kit with SNS November Ribbon kit, Ice Storm.



Max's Face cracks me up every time I see this photo! lol

Happy Thanksgiving!

No - These are not my animals - but the photo sures cracks me up! Just got back from DH's side, my belly is full, and there's a piece of apple pie calling my name from the refrigerator!! Man I seriously need to update my blog, there is SOOOOOOOOOOO much going on lately!  I believe I'll take care of that tommorrow!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Happy Remembrance/Veteran's Day!

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
— John McCrae

"A woman places a poppy at a makeshift memorial to Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa, Nov. 11, 2006. (Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press)" CBS News.com

Max & Maggie

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Some of my Favorites:

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They look so furious in that last one, and they play so great together! Maggie fits right in, Max is ecstatic that someone plays just like him, and Life Is Good!!

Now we really are Ten Legs Walkin' Again!! Yeah!!

Art Freckles & Savvy n Sassy

SNS has a Beautiful kit out to match Art Freckles October Kit.



Go Get over to SNS and get your awesome ribbon to co-ordinate with your AF Kit! Run!!! Don't walk!!!

I can not wait till Thursday!!!!

Ohhh I'm super duper excited!!!



She's currently known as Honey........soon to be known as Maggie May. She's a 4 month old Heinz 57 and just the sweetest thing you ever saw!!

I'm so geeked!!!! Now I'm off to puppy proof the house!!!

Stuffed Animal Surgery & Art Freckles:

Daffy - along with a few others - had "surgery" again to repair Max Damage. We put them on top of the fridge as they are damaged - and I was beginning to realize that the top of the fridge was full! LOL So Yesterday I managed to stay awake long enough to do "surgery" on Max's Friends...... The poor guy takes this seriously, hangs out with me until they are all done and in a pile by him....then he will play. I think Daffy's just about had it......Penguin is a close second. He's lost both arms and legs - but I added a squeaker to him to make him a little more interesting. He'd be in the photo to - but Max stole him off the couch before I could take the picture! lol

On another note:




The Art Freckles October Kit is here!! Check it out HERE! Don't forget to check out Week 3 Giveaway on the Art Freckles Blog too!

Art Freckles: Week Two Giveaway!

is here!!

Go Check Out This Post!! Hurry!! You only have until Friday October 10th!!

SavvyNSassy October Ribbon Kits:

are here!!!!!!!!!

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ENJOY!!

Art Freckles GiveAway!

Art Freckles Week One Giveaway is Here! Check out this blog post for your chance to win!

very sad day....

Old Photos:

Saw Mrs G on Friday & Little Marie let me take a few photos home to scan:

This one above cracks me up - Dad with sideburns!! lolololololol

Boy was I a cutie eh??? LOL I believe most of these photos were taken in 1978/1979.

Art Freckles

Shannon is living the dream. She is starting her own kit company, called Art Freckles officially on November 1st. I'm honored to be asked to be part of her Design Team. Thank you Shannon! She's hosting a pre-opening party on the Art Freckles Blog. Its going to be so much fun! Be sure to check out Art Freckles Etsy and the Art Freckles Website too! I love the Sept Kit, and it sold out Fast too!!

Congratulations Shannon! I wish you all the best in your upcoming adventure!!