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Kayla's Invites

I've been working hard this holiday weekend on Graduation Invitations. Our oldest niece is graduating soon, and I was honored & touched that her & her Mom asked if I could make the invites for them:)

I ended up with three designs, mostly out of necessity. The first one had way too many gems and the red bow in the diploma was not making it look right in my opinion. So I removed it! lol I use the purple rhinestones until I ran out, then I switched to black, (easily found in my stash!) I was trying to keep the costs low. All in all, I feel good about making 53 invites for $32.00.

If the invites look funny....its because I'm trying to figure out the scanner without the husband home...lol. I'm sooo proud of the fact I figured out how to "white out" all the personal info so I could post them here! lol

I used Core’dinations Pearl Black Cardstock, And Core’dinations Purple cardstock.

  In real life its so shimmery!

Kayla's Invites:

Second Set: (using Black Rhinestones)

First set of Invites:

Its true.....I do.....Blogging has been hard for me lately.....That's how busy I've been......But I will catch up....I promise!

Technique Tuesday

Felt Roses

Here is another cool video, showing how to make a cool felt rose. Imagine the possibilities here, and who says you need to use felt? I can not wait to try this out with paper:)

Sunday, Sunday

I wanna know.......where did the weekend go? Boohoo! Its off to work bright and early tommorrow!! I did get back into cleaning my scrap room again. I'm trying to organize by colour. Its a lot more work than I thought, but I hope it allows me to use my stash better!
Just spent some money over at Art Freckles tonight! I'm super excited about the new kit coming up and added to my copic collection as well! Good Stuff!

Today Hubby & I went to the DIA to see the Fakes, Forgeries & Mystery Exhibit...... I was not impressed. First no one told us we needed to purchase additional tickets to get in! We paid our $8 each to get in, and then found the exhibit, and were told we needed tickets! Another $16.00 later and we were in. It was not as interesting as I thought it would be. All I can say is that they hired a very good marketing firm. It got us there! I did see some Picasso's and some of Andy Warhol's art while we were there. So I can strike that off my bucket list. Picasso's self portrait was interesting....to me, he looked like Ricky:)

Technique Tuesday

I've been googling a lot lately. I thought I'd start a new thing called "Technique Tuesday" to share some of the cool things I've found out there in the world wide web:) I'm hoping to inspire myself to actually scrapbook, and possible inspire you too:) On a Plus side, it will at least get me to blog more, and thats a goal I have set for myself this year:)

Here is what I found. Its called Black Magic Stamping.... with a twist. I think its pretty cool:

Family Day & Helena's Birthday!

Can you believe its Family day? Time Flew so fast this weekend! Its the first weekend in eons that M & I are home together for 3 days straight! Its been sooo nice! So today we went and celebrated Family Day by going to the movies. We were suppose to go to the DIA, to see the Fakes, Forgeries & Mysteries exhibit, but who knew the museum would be closed on a Monday? Not Us! I'm glad hubby checked before we went:) So we went and saw "Unknown" . It was very good. Keeps you guessing, that's for sure!



So on the way home Hubby and I had a serious discussion about starting our own family. All I can say is that its good stuff, and I'm sooo glad we talked:)

And I wanted to take a moment to wish my BFF a very happy birthday!!! You go Girl! Love ya!!

Till next time!

Over & Out!

Dad Wins Molson Masters Bowling Tournament in Windsor:)

Dad's Article in the Windsor Star

Dad is the one in the picture, but skip down to about halfway to get to Dad's part!

I'm so proud of Him. He's very passionate about his bowling, and he's worked so hard for this. We heard all last week how excited his was to qualify for the tournament, and how nervous he was to be on TV. He was so worried his was going to "choke", and in the end he exceeded his expectations. You Go Daddio! This is so my Dad:

In the senior men's final, Essex's Richard McCloskey fired a sizzling 237 to comfortably win his first Molson's title.

The 63-year-old McCloskey beat his old friend Sid Scott, who tossed a solid 215.
"I told him before we even started the day that I wanted to face him in the final," McCloskey said.
"I wanted to win, but if I wasn't going to win, I'd be happy losing to a good friend.
"He taught me a lot about how to bowl."
The turning point in the match came midway through the contest when Scott got stung with a dreaded seven-10 split.
With McCloskey heating up with a string of strikes, he was able to exploit the open frame to seize control of the match.
"I just had to control my nerves," McCloskey said.
"I was nervous all week. I've never been on TV before."
McCloskey said if he could control his nerves, he was in fine form the past week.
On Wednesday at Ruthven's Empire Lanes, he'd rolled a 300 game. McCloskey had also tossed two 700-plus series this week.
"I'm really proud to win this," McCloskey said.
"Every bowler here is very good. Every bowler here I felt was actually better than I was.
"I was fortunate to come out on top and I'm feeling pretty good having never been in this position before."

So Dad is going to donate part of his winning to the Junior Bowlers that are going to BC from Ruthven. What a guy! That's a total Dad thing to do:) xoxo

What a Smile!

 

Holy Trophy!

I wonder what he's thinking right now:)

Close Up:)

Day after Superbowl!

Chrysler Eminem Super Bowl Commercial - Imported From Detroit

This commercial had everyone talking. I loved it. At first I had no idea what it was....except I actually recognized the landmarks:) See for yourself if you missed it:)







Here is another one I liked:)

Volkswagen Commercial: The Force





Or how about the

Bud Light Dog Sitter Ad:

My Co-Worker kept talking about this one:

Chevrolet - "Tommy" Ad

Which one was your favorite????

Oh Blog,

You have been neglected this last little bit. I've done a lot since May. I'm still not getting along with all of my family. I tried really hard up until August. I had a wonderful bridal shower. Hosted by my mother, my beautiful, oldest, dearest friend in the whole wide world, and a sister that I used to get along with. I'm not really sure why she helped, I'm thinking my Mom had something to do with it. I'm now married. Been to Disney World. Changed my last name. Went down to Part Time Staus at Work. Adjusted to a new normal, with the husband doing shift work (first time for Us), and myself getting used to afternoons. Then came October. A girl quit at work, and another went off sick. Craziness begins. Crazy hours. Literally work, home, sleep. Dogs were mad at me. Then US Thanksgiving. Had a great time. Hosted 10 people, and my house finally looked good. (For a day) Then the busy season hit. Got real busy at work. Became Full time offically again. Christmas. Upset my Mom (but she won't tell), refused to drive 4 hours on Christmas day to see everybody. Took it easy on myself, went to his side on Christmas Day. Went to My side on Boxing day as soon as Mike got home from work. (He left two hours early). Less stress, less people to get upset over. Wish I could see every one on one day.....but in the end this was better. For Us. Less Driving. I actually enjoyed Christmas. I was sad that I could not see everyone, and a tiny bit sad that this is the route I had to go, but in the end, I did it. and I believe I'll do it again next year. I think the time has come that I can't be at my parents bright and early Christmas Morning, in my PJ's, raiding my stocking while helping preparing Christmas brunch. I REALLY missed Christmas brunch! lol and its soooo much fun to hand out the presents and watch everyone open them. Its my favorite part. But....to keep my sanity I choose to go to my hubby's side. It was a lot of fun too. New traditions for a new life. Sometimes its hard to grow up. Sometimes I wish my sister would. Then we might get along again. Then again, maybe we wouldn't.

So here it is January. In the Year 2011. I've got a new last name, I still feel the same. I'm (finally) combining our household after 5 years, learning to live as an "US", instead of a ME. I'm really looking forward to 2011. Lots of Love, Learning and Laughter in my future. I can feel it:)

I'm proud of the fact that I figured out how to get my wordpress blog here in blogger world. So its all under one roof now. I'm still a forum moderator at Art Freckles. I love it. I promise to update this blog more frequently. I promise to watch my sugar levels. I promise to treat myself right this year, both mentally & physically. I promise to get those Thank you notes worked on! This Month! I also promise to take down that damm Christmas Tree! and lastly I promise to FINALLY get my craft room in order. I'm itching.....may I repeat that... ITCHING to scrap!!

Till next time!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

Ahhhh.... Scrapbooking! My Favorite hobby besides gardening:) The Art Freckles Design Team is hosting a blog hop today!

The theme is "Back to Basics"

HOW IT WORKS:

Step 1: There are 6 blogs in our NSD blog hop, Leave a comment on ALL SIX blogs, and you will instantly be entered into the draw for our National Scrapbooking Day Giveaway!

Step 2: Shannon and each of the designers have issued you a scrapbooking challenge on our individual blogs.  For EACH challenge you complete, and link back to the corresponding blog, you will receive another ballot into our Giveaway!

Step 3: Want to TRIPLE your ballots??  Create a layout using ALL the 'BACK TO BASICS' items/techniques featured on ALL the blogs (6 total), and link your layout back to the Art Freckles blog, and you will receive TRIPLE BALLOTS!!!

(NOTE: You have until 8AM Monday EST to link your layouts!!)

{National Scrapbooking Day Prize Pack Giveaway!!}

To further CELEBRATE National Scrapbooking Day, ALL store orders receive 30% OFF!!

(Sale valid today, Saturday May 1st, only)

To get in on this great deal, shop as you normally would, but then choose cash/cheque as your form of payment.  Once your order is received, Shannon will adjust your total, and send you a new paypal invoice reflecting your 30% OFF!!  (30% off will be applied to ANY in store item that is not already on sale. Sorry, no rainchecks.)

SHOP.SCRAP.CELEBRATE with Art Freckles!

 

 

So make sure you get your butt over to the start of the blog hop - RIGHT HERE: 

The Art Freckles Design Team is so talented you will be sure to have a blast at this blog hop and be inspired by each and every one of them!

Sarah's Debut!

Go Sarah! Go Sarah!

Palin on The O'Reilly Factor

Interesting.....

HowManyOfMe.com

There are people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Party At My House....

I ♥ the name of the latest Art Freckles kit. Take a Look:

You can buy it RIGHT HERE.

Enjoy:)

Happy New Year!

Can you Believe it?

If you ♥ the Word art, its a freebie by Elegant Word Art By Bethany. 

We had a quiet New Year, I made Porter House Steaks & Shrimp on the BBQ (Yes, in the snow - I still cook like a Canadian!) & stayed awake to watch the ball drop on TV.

I'm so impressed:) lol 

Here's to a Great New Year everyone! 2010 is going to ROCK!!

What I did not expect to see at work today:)

Now let me start off my saying....I know shit about football. When Denver is playing on our TV, I strategically scamper off to my 'crapbooking room & disappear for hours of uninterrupted bliss....

On that note, I'll tell you the rest of the story...

This morning I got to see the Grey Cup, In Person. I'm not completely stupid, I know what the Grey Cup is, but I just did not expect to see it at work:) Its an awesome old trophy, full of history, and makes you pause and go "awe" at first sight. I can only imagine the tears of joy & showers of sweat this cup has seen over the years. It is amazing & makes me understand a wee bit more why they all chase that ball around. Hell I'd be proud as hell to have that cup at my house:)

Let me say, Mr "JP" you were a very nice man to show my co-worker & I that cup. Thank you again:)

Here's the Cup in It's Case, ready for transport:)

My Co-Worker standing next to the cup:) Notice Plastic Santa in the Background...lol

Now, me - I REFUSED to take a picture next to it:) I look like hell in the morning anyway:) I did decide that I would take a picture of my hand. How do you know that's mine? Hello! Take a looky at that awesome ring there....yep...I'm still wearing it & I'll still be wearing it 35 years from now:)LOL (Now to go knock on some wood...lololol)

So......I still think that Grey Cup is really cool....I may even watch next year's game:)

Below: That's JP & I copied and pasted the Windsor Star's Story:)

Tecumseh's J.P. Bekasiak of the Montreal Alouettes shows off the Grey Cup Monday at Johnny Shotz Billiard Bar and Cafe.
Photograph by: Scott Webster, The Windsor Star, The Windsor Star

Bekasiak brings home Grey Cup

The smile on J.P. Bekasiak's face Monday left his father with a warm feeling.

Cut by one Canadian Football League club and left in limbo for nearly a month before landing with the Montreal Alouettes, Bekasiak paraded around his parents' home hoisting the Grey Cup.

"It's a significant achievement," said his dad, P. Antoni Bekasiak.

"It's nice how he is with the Cup. He's proud and looking forward."

Bekasiak and his wife Grazyna left Poland in 1981 and came to Canada when their oldest child Kamila was just eight months old.

The family stopped in Edmonton, where J.P. and his sister Ann Marie were born.

The family then moved to Wingham, where brother Anthony was born. They settled in the Windsor area in 1991.

At six-foot-six and 280 pounds, it would only seem natural that J.P. would have played football, but the family had no history with the game.

"J.P. was always into something," Bekasiak said.

"He was in soccer for a long while. He was quick in soccer and then he moved to basketball."

It wasn't until Grade 12 that J.P. finally hit the football field and his father encouraged the move.

"I thought he had the physical attributes for football," Bekasiak said.

A year of high school football and a one-year stop with the Windsor AKO Fratmen eventually led to a scholarship at the University of Toledo.

A first-round pick by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Bekasiak thought he had found a home.

Brother Anthony even followed him this year to play football at McMaster.

J.P. Bekasiak, bounced from defense to offense and back to defense, was cut by Hamilton in the spring and waited a month before landing in Montreal.

He shed 40 pounds, moved back to defense and battled his way from the practice roster onto the dress roster for the Grey Cup.

In one of the most dramatic turn of events in CFL history, Montreal rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win the 97th Grey Cup.

Agony turned to ecstasy when Montreal kicker Damon Duval missed a would-be game-winning field goal only to see Saskatchewan called for too many men on the field.

Moving 10-yards closer, Duval hit the winner for a 28-27 victory.

"Those last five minutes were really difficult for me and a lot of guys," Bekasiak said. "It was really draining."

Bekasiak said even the post-game celebration was subdued.

"Everyone was tired from the emotional roller-coaster," Bekasiak said.

"We were just more relieved we won."

His personal celebration kicked off Sunday when Bekasiak got his turn with the Grey Cup, which will last until early today.

He's been hastily calling family and friends to see the Cup and share in his joy.

"It just rekindles all the memories of what a difficult year it was and what I had to do to get (the Cup)," Bekasiak said. "It's nice to share it with people who know what I've gone through the last year."

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