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:)

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!

Party At My House....

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

You can buy it RIGHT HERE.

Enjoy:)

Winner of the NSD Rak

from theArt Freckles Blog Hop is Nicole!



Enjoy your goodies!!

"Cuz Its My Birthday Kit" by Art Freckles

teehee, not my Birthday, but it is Shannon's Very Soon!! So to celebrate she created a very special kit! Make sure you stop by and get yours soon!

This kit contains:

• 8 sheets of 12x12 double sided patterned paper fromWRMK Heart Attack Line

(2 of each design)

* Be Mine

* Crush

* Honey Bunny

* Twitterpated

• 6 sheets of Bazzill cardstock (2 ea. of Lily White, Buttercream, and Dragonfly)


• 1 pkg. Scrap-icing Loopy Daisies


• 1 pkg WRMK glitter brads Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg WRMK glitter lace Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg WRMK designer eyelets & snaps Heart Attack Line


• 1 sht. WRMK embossed stickers Heart Attack Line


• 1 pkg. Bazzill 3/4" ruby red blossoms


• 2 yards cream lace

Wow

The January Love N Lollipops Kit is already Sold Out!! Can you believe it???

Still want it???

Tara is having a giveaway on her blog. You guessed it, she's giving away one January ' Love 'n Lolipops' Kit! Can you believe it?

Go Check it out HERE.

Good Luck!!!

January ' Love 'n Lolipops' Kit

{Featuring Bo Bunny}

This kit contains:

• 10 sheets of 12x12 double sided patterned paper from Bo Bunny's Fliry and Sweetie Pie Lines

(2 of each design)

* sweetie pie

* flirty

* birds

* dots

*flower

• 6 sheets of Bazzill cardstock (2 ea. of Leap Frog, Lily White, and Princess)


• 1 pkg. Scrap-icing Loopy Daisies


• 3 ea. Dove cardstock die-cuts


• 1 ea. Crafty Creations Bag Style Card


• 1 yard American Crafts elastized ribbon ~ orange


• 1 ea. AmericanCrafts Jewelry Box Thickers ~ white


• 1 yard Red Twill Ribbon 3/8"


• 1 Daisy Bucket clearly petite stamp (love you)


• 1 pkg. Prima Flower Lolipops ~ orange


• 1 pkg. Prima 'Say It In Crystals' ~ black


• 1 scoop Keepsake buttons in green hues


• 3 ea. Lolipop Girl Felt Embellishments (1 white, 1 pink, 1 black)

Aren't the birds the cutest??

Go Get your Kit Now over at

Art Freckles Before it Sells out!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!

Art Freckles GiveAway!

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

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!!