Loyalty

Loyalty is staying true to someone. It is standing up for something you believe in without wavering. It is being faithful to your family, country, school, friends or ideals, when the going gets tough as well as when things are good. With loyalty, you build relationships that last forever.
Speaking of the Fam Damily... Its seems like every time the camera comes out.. everyone jumps in front of it and fights over who gets to get their pictures taken first. Ya right! You believe that?? Its more like... who can pull the funniest face??? Or even get the prettiest!
This one is of Punksnowboarder getting his Girl Beautiful!

This is my sister Krinkle, Flyboy and their three punks

I think Mom is telling one of her stories here.

My three darlins showing off with their biggest grins.

My sister Kittie Krazy!

My Handyman - I think he fights the hardest to have his picture taken!!

Flyboy is such a handsome dude!!

My three punk neices and Me

We teach them very young how to do this! Give him a few more years and he'll be really good at it!

Most of the Fam Damily!


As you can tell... We're quite the bunch!! We adobt anyone that is willing to be crazy and silly and are very good at getting their pictures taken.

Excellence

Excellence is doing your best, giving careful attention to every task and every relationship. Excellence is effort guided by a noble purpose. It is a desire for perfection. The perfection of a seed comes in the fruit. When you practice excellence, you bring your gifts to fruition. Excellence is the key to success.

When the fam damily gets together we like to have fun. We play card games

We use a whiteboard and play Pictionary! This is the funnest! Always the girls against the boys! GIRLS RULE!!! BOYS DROOL!!!

And the Karaoke machine is almost always in attendance!!

Future Idols??


We even invited the Neighbors Garden Gnome to sing with us one year

There is always way too much food to feast on!

I'm surprised some of the attendee's even remember the festivities! LOL!
I love my family very much and wish we had more time together!

Cooperation

Cooperation is working together and sharing the load. When we cooperate, we join with others to do things that cannot be done alone. We are willing to follow the rules which keep everyone safe and happy. Together we can accomplish great things.

Scissorbella's BF David came over and played Phase 10 with us while the Snowbirds were in town to visit. We had alot of fun.

Forgiveness

Being forgiving is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong. Everyone makes mistakes. Instead of revenge, make amends. Forgive yourself too. Instead of feeling hopeless after a mistake, decide to act differently, and have faith that you can change.

I made this card using CTMH D1259- Eastertime. Z1033 - Big Pinks, Z295 - Spring Harmony Big Brads, Z1302 - Colonial White Ribbon Rounds, I love the spring pastel colors the eggs are Baby Pink, Sunkiss Yellow and Amethyst. Paper is X7077B - Sweet harmony

Trust

Trust is having faith in someone or something. It is a positive attitude about life. You are confident that the right thing will happen without trying to control it or make it happen. Even when difficult things happen, trust helps us to find the gift or lesson in it.

This card is a little different than I usually make. It's kinda funky don't you think? I used CTMH Cranberry and Sweet Leaf CS. D1261 - Simple Beauty (March Stamp of the Month), New England Ivy Ribbon Rounds, and Prisma Color Pencils. I embossed the stamped image with black embossing powder before coloring with the pencils. I used my cutting knife Z533 to trim around the image and used 3 D foam squares to attach to the card base.

Moderation

Moderation is creating a healthy balance in your life between work and play, rest and exercise. You don’t overdo or get swept away by the things you like. You use your self-discipline to take charge of your life and your time.

It was 48 degree's Thursday. We had a blizzard Friday and received 2 inches of snow. It was foggy Saturday. Last night it rained. Today its misty and overcast.But look what I found in my front flower beds!!! Its a sign of something great to come!

My 3 beautiful Neices. Their Mom is my Sister Krinkle.

Scissorbella as Minnie Mouse.

Winner!

We have a winner!! Random.org picked #19

Cristina said...
I love to see other's creativity! I love to read their stories and how we are all so different yet the same in that we all need each other.
February 21, 2008 4:48 PM

Congratulations Cristina! email me at tolep8ntATcableoneDOTnet and I'll get this mailed to you right away!!

Love

Love is a special feeling that fills your heart. You show love in a smile, a kind word, a thoughtful act or a hug. Love is treating people and things with care and kindness because they mean so much to you. Love is contagious. It keeps spreading.

These are digital pages I created using Photoshop Elements.
My Handyman and I at the Oregon Coast





Wallowa Lake, Oregon



We love doing things outdoors!

I will be picking a random winner for my blog candy later today! Still time to enter!

Blog Candy

I will leave this posted at the top until I draw a random winner on Saturday February 23.

It's BLOG CANDY time again!! Since its the month of LOVE; and I LOVE all of my blog readers, I am going to give away this CTMH February Stamp of the month, D1260 Endless Love. Leave me a comment and tell me what you Love about reading blogs. Why are they interesting to you? You can view more examples here. Click on the Stamp of the month picture then select additional artwork. Good luck!!

P.S. Blog Candy

Tomorrow is the last day to enter to win Blog Candy! Leave a comment here.

Mini Scrapbooks

I like making mini scrapbooks. I use paperbags, coasters, papers, file folders, chipboard, etc. Its fun! I can create one mini scrapbook that covers one single event. How do I display them? I found this basket that sits on a little bench in my entry. I've got it stuffed full of fun stuff!

Tact

Tact is telling the truth kindly, considerate of how your words affect others’ feelings. Think before you speak, knowing what is better left unsaid. When you are tactful, others find it easier to hear what you have to say. Tact builds bridges.

Have I ever told you that I like Geese? Canadian Geese. I have a few of them in my house. Occasionally we have them in the field behind our house. Tanner likes to chase them and bark when they fly low over the house. This picture hangs over our 60+ inch Flat Screen HDTV.



This is one I painted a few years ago. Its with a fishing basket and fly rod.



Closer view



Pioneer Woman has some on her Blog. You can read about it here.

Modesty

Modesty is having self-respect. When you value yourself with quiet pride, you accept praise with humility and gratitude. Modesty is being comfortable with yourself and setting healthy boundaries about your body and your privacy.

I made this 6x6 card using CTMH - X5803 -Creative Basics Silhouette and Z1034 Ribbon rounds Designer Black. I Created the flower using a circle punch(8 circles) and folding into a Dahlia. You can find instructions here.

Respect

We show respect by speaking and acting with courtesy. We treat others with dignity and honor the rules of our family, school and nation. Respect yourself, and others will respect you.

I went to a SU party Saturday and we made this card. We used Not Quite Navy & Close to Cocoa CS. Soft Sky Designer Prints, Large oval punch, 3/4" circle punch, chocolate ribbon and Sale a bration stamp set - Lots of Thoughts.

Consideration

Consideration is being thoughtful of other people and their feelings. You consider how your actions affect them. You pay careful attention to what others like and don’t like, and do things that give them happiness.

I made this card using CTMH Serendipity Paper pack and Chocolate CS. I used CTMH Acrylix - For Every Occasion, and Z820 Window Charms. To make the cake, I chose three sizes of the square window charms, stuck them to the Serendipity paper then cut around the edges. I then stacked and glued them to the Chocolate CS and attached a ribbon to the top. The Birthday sentiment is embossed with glittery gold. I attached a strip of coordinating paper inside the flap then tore the top edge so that it should show. CTMH paper is not dyed through so when you tear, you have a white edge. I embellished with 3 gold brads.

Compassion

Compassion is understanding and caring when someone is hurt or troubled, even if you don’t know them. It is wanting to help, even if all you can do is listen and say kind words. You forgive mistakes. You are a friend when someone needs a friend.


I made this card using SU Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranite CS. Stamp is Verve Visual - Fancy Florals. I embossed the flower pieces with black powder then brushed with bleach to lighten the paper a litttle. I rubbed my black ink pad on the Wasabi paper to distress. Extras are black polkadot grosgrain, Antique copper photo hanger and black brads.

Generosity

Generosity is giving and sharing. You share freely, not with the idea of receiving something in return. You find ways to give others happiness, and give just for the joy of giving. Generosity is one of the best ways to show love and friendship.

Here are a couple of digital pages I made with templates I bought at Little Dreamer Designs.

Rockstar Chick



Carter

5 months

I can hardly believe that Carter is 5 months old already. These are pictures taken of him this week. I used Photoshop Elements and some Digital templates I found on designer digitals . Can you tell I'm a proud Grandma?

Proud Papa


Proud Mama



I love this one with Carter laughing at his dad, my Punk Snowboarder.

Survey

I read this on Sherelle's blog; My Crazy Life and decided to participate.
10 years ago? I was struggling to be a single Mother and Getting to know My Handyman
Things on my to-do list today? Clean house. (I got off work a little early today) Organize my craft table. Post a blog. (here it is) Read blogs. Think about what I want to cook for dinner. Enjoy the evening with Handyman.
What would I do if I were suddenly made a billionaire? Die of Shock! Arise from the dead and hire a financial planner. Retire. Go to St Martin for a month. Figure out how much to share with family. Go into hiding.
Three of my bad habits? 1. Anal – I want everything in order and in its place and done right. 2. I’m too nice and have a hard time saying no, so I help everyone with everything. Most of the time I don’t mind, but sometimes I just need to say No. 3. Too much time on the computer.
Five jobs I've had? 1. Kentucky Fried Chicken 2. Electrical Wholesale- A/R 3. Family-General Contractor business. 4. My current job – Warehouse AP– Corporate office of Winco Foods.
Five things people don't know about me? 1. I’m not very outgoing. My co-workers would probably strongly disagree but that’s because I know them well and am comfortable around them. 2. I am a computer geek. I know a lot more about them than I’ll admit. 3. I remember almost everything that interests me or that I know is important to remember. 4. I don’t retain information about Hollywood Stars, Movies etc… unless the story touches my heart. The gossip magazines don’t interest me. I’ve never been star struck. 5. I am soft hearted. I cry watching commercials, movies, songs on the radio and even when I laugh.
NOW...if you read this, and you have a blog...I TAG YOU!

AT LAST

To all you Valentines out there. Turn off the music at the bottom of this blog and listen to MS Etta James

My Funny Valentine

I went to the beauty supply store with Scissorbella a couple of weeks ago and was looking at the new Valentines collection of OPI (nail polish) The instant I picked it up I knew I had to have it.'Met on the Internet'. What a perfect color to celebrate the day! I met My Handyman "Wilt" on the internet about 12 years ago. Back when AOL was new and you had to pay by the hour. I heard about chat rooms from a friend and decided to check them out. Thirty Something seemed to be the popular place to be. I ventured out and into the "Outdoors" room. People were discussing, fishing, hunting, camping etc. Stuff I've always loved. One late weekend night , I received an IM (instant message) from "Izzyloco". I thought to myself, "Who the heck is this stranger talking to me?" ; Especially if he questions his own sanity. We chatted a couple of times a week. I eventually called him DR Bill because he was always giving me advice on my kids, ex, etc. We eventually started talking on the phone and after a year decided we should meet. He flew to Idaho, I flew to Minnesota. He eventually decided to leave his job, his family, his entire life and onto a new adventure in Idaho. We dated for just over a year then decided to build a house together. We lived together 6 years before getting married; mainly because of my 3 teenagers, taxes, child support, etc. We celebrate our 4 year anniversary in April. We've had our differences and challenges, but I love him and know he loves me. Happy Birthday to My Handyman!!!!!





How is you meet your spouse??

Valentines

I work with a group of fabulous girls at work. We get along great and most of us are pretty creative. We always give each other little treats on various holidays. I made a bunch of little 3x3 cards. This one was made with CTMH D1245 - In My Heart. I used CTMH Hollyhock, black and Blush CS and Christmas Red Stickles.



This one was made using CHF stamps; Pet-Tootie Sentiments and Cutie Pet Tootie. These are from the Kim Hughes collection. I used CTMH Blush, Bamboo and Baby Pink CS. Chocolate ink, Cotton Candy Stickles, CTMH chalks and the Cuttle Bug to emboss the Blush CS.



This one was made using My Favorite Things - Punny Farm stamps. CTMH Blush, Crystal Blue and Sweet Leaf CS. Christmas Red stickles, CTMH Greywool ink and a water pen.

Scissorbella

Scissorbella wanted something beautiful, yet simple to display her new license in. I used CTMH Bamboo CS, Chocolate and Goldrush ink, CandyCane and Yellow stickles and the new Lizzie Anne stamp set - Far East. The twigs are a little crooked but what in nature is perfect?? Is hard to tell but the lotus flowers are layered and dimensional.

Here is a digital scrap page I created using Photoshop. Now that I know what I'm doing it doesn't take much time at all. The hardest part is picking out the paper and pictures. I haven't researched it yet, but I hear you can upload to Kinko's and they'll print on 12x12 paper! This is Scissorbella's homecoming Fall 2004.


Referring to yesterday's blog and my fishin' page; read my mom's story here.

Fishing

My Handyman and I like to go fishing. This is a digital page I created using Photoshop Elements. We go catfishing in the Snake River at Brownlee Reservoir which is the entrance to Hells Canyon between Oregon and Idaho

I'm looking forward to the warm weather so that I can get my hands on the rod again and catch a wopper! We take the trailer and go camping in the desert for a few days! Love it!

Embellishments

I have an entire shelf just for my embellishments. Ribbons, eyelets, brads, buttons, baubles, glitter, stickles, etc... You can find these at your local craft/scrap store.
Robins Nest Baubles come in many colors. This is Spring. I use glue dots to adhere to my project.

Stickles come in many colors. To use this product you gently squeeze the bottle and paint or dot on the desired area of your card.

I found this little box on Faith Sisters. You just print, cut and assemble

I really am working on Valentines! This is my "Crap Desk" as My Handyman calls it.