Caprice

I have several Thank You cards I need to make this weekend so I'll be posting a few the next several days.

I love this paper from CTMH. Its X7086B - Caprice. The colors are Chocolate and Crystal Blue.
I used PaperTrey stamp - Boxes, Bags and Tags. I used SU scallop punch, and 1 3/8" circle punch and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. The butterflies have a dot of Baby Blue Stickles. I used Robins Nest Water baubles and CTMH Cocoa grosgrain ribbon. The inside say's "Thank You" using the CTMH May SOTM - D1283 - Say It In Style. I sponged all the edges with CTMH Chocolate Ink. The inside sentiment has a new CTMH Bitty Brad - X1051

Karma.. Slow Down...

The Thunder Rolls

We've had thunder and lightning storms every afternoon this week. The temperature peakes between 5 and 6 pm in Boise. I think thats why alot of storms start around that time. My sister Krinkle posted about a song my dad sang to us as kids. Its probably the reason we all love the storms so much and find them facinating! It's funny how I hum that song in my mind as the thunder starts booming! I snapped these pictures last night.

karma... walk on alone even if you have no support on your spiritual path..

Fisherman

The Happy Little Family went fishing last weekend. You can read about it HERE. Its nice to see Carters parent's are teaching him at an early age to follow Family tradition!

karma...one voice can share wisdom...

Lense

I bought this new telephoto lense for my camera a few weeks ago.

Yesterday I went out to the backyard to read and look what I spotted. I hurried and grabbed my camera before Tanner spotted them too. Aren't they the cutest couple? Did you know that Quail mate for life?

I started my new position yesterday as an IT Programmer.. (same Company) My brain is full and buzzing! My new boss gave me these books a couple of weeks ago for some lite reading. I received this many more today.

karma.. even in the most difficult circumstances, do not complain, panic or lose hope..

Something Tweet

Yesterday was my friend Rhonda's birthday... I created this card using my new rectangle nestabilities. You can view a great video HERE on how to use them in your cuttlebug.

I used Stampin UP! Groovy Guava and Wild Wasabi CS. Afternoon Tea B&T paper.

Stamps are CHF from the Kim Hughes Collection. Pretty Birds and Pet-Tootie Sentiments. I attached the cut out bird image with a dimentional element. I colored the images with my Prismacolor pencils. I embellished with CTMH mini medlies - Chocolate flower a punch of guava and a colonial white brad.

I also created this little tag to hang from the gift bag.

karma... be an adventure...

Photo Art

Eric over at Speedycat Hollydale is creating his own Gallery of photo art. If you you would like to participate; Check it out HERE. I used a play date photo of Tanner and Riley.. I used my photoshop program to create the poster outline look. What can you create with your photo editing program?

Karma... find a place to escape reality. (sometimes)...

Memorial Day

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers usually place an American flag upon each grave site located in a National Cemetery.
In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also also used as a time for picnics, barbecues, family gatherings, and sporting events. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, (I went to School with Davey Hamilton) which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. Many Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.

Rockstar Chick

My Rockstar Chick graduated in May of 2002. Here she is with both of her Grandma's. I created this page using papers from The Sweet Shoppe using my Photoshop program.

Karma...notice happy sounds...

Bitty Baby Blessings

I created this using the new stamp set Bitty Baby Blessing from Papertreyink. I used CTMH X7066B - Lazy Days of Summer paper and Cranberry ribbon. I colored the images using my Prismacolor pencils. I used a CTMH Daisy White Bigger Brad and Robins Nest baubles- water. I used dimensional elements to pop the onsie and the tiny round images.

karma...talk sweetly..

So Happy Together

Its the season of Weddings.. Scissorbella told me she has 5 weddings to attend this year.

I created this card using CTMH White Daisy CS that I embossed with my Cuttlebug. I used silver metalic rub on it. I used MFT - Boho Blossoms and Verve Visual - Anniversary Birds stamps. I glued the heart to CTMH Vineyard Berry CS, then cut out around it. I embellished the heart with Liquid Glass, Frosted Lace Stickles, and Diamond Dust. The ribbon is steel grey and I sponged the edge of the card with Vineyard Berry ink.



karma... be in love with the world..

Cailin

Today would have been my very first Grand Daughters 6th birthday. Eric and Shawna had already flown to Portland to prepare for the birth of their baby girl. They had found out several weeks earlier during a routine ultrasound that their unborn daughter had Hyplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She would be delivered at Oregon Health Science University Hospital in Portland. The plan was to have a 90% successful heart surgery. One of approximately three planned her first two years of life.

I was attending Janelle's High School graduation when we got the call. Shawna went into labor a few days early. She didn't have to be induced. Everyone was praying the outcome would be good.

Cailin Marie Davis made her appearance the morning of May 23rd, 2002. CPR had to be performed. They immediately did a quick surgery and hooked her up to a ECMO machine. Her life support.

I was at work when I received the call. Eric told me the news, it didn't look good. I packed my bags and hit the road with my daughter Janelle for a long 7 hour drive. I was stressed and nervous but continued to pray for baby Cailin. By the time we arrived she had been transferred to Doernbecker Childrens Hospital. I found the NICU and reunited with the family. When I first laid eyes on Cailin, it brought tears to my eyes and she took my breath away. She was a fat, pink, beautiful little Angel. Then I noticed the machines, the tubes, the bandaids, the gauze. How could God do this?? Her parents were only 20 years old! It broke my heart. Nobody should go through such pain and suffering! Why them??

Cailin laid there with tubes out of her open chest, from her heart to the ECMO. She had a breathing tube. She had an IV. She was sedated to keep her heart rate down. The less stress the better. Her poor little body was trying to heal and survive. I witnessed the pure love of a parent as Eric and Shawna held her fingers, caressed her hair and stroked her little toes. Eric sang to her daily. "Hey little girl, look what you do... Oh I love you.. Hey little girl look what you do. I got you, my own Cailin. Hey little girl. Oh I love you!"

Only a couple of times as the sedation wore off did she open her eyes and look around. I believe she laid there in Gods ever loving arms receiving comfort only he could give her. I believed her life on earth would be short, but remained strong and hopeful. A mother's worst pain is seeing her child suffer. I could only offer comfort with a hug and my presents.

Baby Cailin lived 11 days. During her short time on earth, she touched many lives. She must have been a very special Angel to be able to return to and live with God so soon. Baby Cailin, you will always be in my heart. Happy Birthday! Love Grammy.

Jazzed

I want to congratulate my friend Allison on her new job! She will be replacing me and I wish her the best of luck! I know she will do a fabulous job! You go girl!!

I created this card using CTMH Petal CS. I used my new nestabillities ! Prismacolor pencils, purple stickles, Bella stamp - Rockabella. Verve stamp - Uplifting Phrases. Papertreyink paper- Bitty Baby Blessings and Lavender moon ribbon.

Adventure

My Grandson Carter went on a weekend adventure with his parents. You can read more about it and see more pictures here.

More camping

I took several pictures while we were at Brownlee. The reservoir was about 25 feet low. You can tell by the water line along the edge. There is a railroad that runs freight across the river. My Handyman is a flat lander from Minnesota. He is amazed that the free range cattle walk along the hillside. Every time we see them he's afraid they're going to tip over and roll down the hill. I about die laughing hearing him talk about it. There were Whistle Pigs running everywhere! I zoomed in and snapped one. Sunflowers were blooming everywhere.
Train

Cows

Crappie

Campfire

Whistlepig

Crappie

Camping and fishing was a huge success.. Once we got the camper unhitched and level and was all settled in, My Handyman and I started relaxing. We went to Brownlee Reservoir and stayed at Farewell Bend State Park. Gotta love full hook-ups! Especially when you're in the desert and the weekend was around 100 degree's every day! It was HOT HOT HOT!!! We cussed under our breath; but once we hit the river every afternoon and was sitting in the shade, a cooler full of water, and a slight breeze was blowing; with our poles in the water we were just fine. I caught a 22 inch Catfish and a 16 inch Bass. Late afternoon the Crappie started biting. Every cast we were catching something, nearly 100 fish each day. We were having so much fun! We kept only the large ones. A few were over 2 pounds. It was a full moon so we were able to see the bobber until about 10 pm. I slept like a baby every night.. Much better than sitting in the cubicle each day or doing chores at home! We're planning a fish fry over the weekend.

Awards

I would like to give this award to the following blogs I read.. Because "You Rock My Socks!"



Sandee
Cristie

Mom
Jennifer
Natalie
Eric
Diane
Nicole
Maria
Ashley

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Feel free to give this award to 10 blogs you enjoy reading

Giggle

I bought this fabulous multi media art project from Sharon at her Etsy shop! Its titled"Giggle" Its a gift for my Rockstar Chick! As soon as I seen it I thought of her. Her birthday is in June!

You can see more of Sharon's fabulous art projects at her blog. Check it out here.

Karma... take one day each month to visit local art galleries...

Trimmer

I received my new paper trimmer that I ordered from QVC on National Scrapbooking Day. The cutting edge lights up if I desire to use that feature.


It trims paper in many different edges. I plan on using it when creating Wedding Invites in the near future. There are 11 rotary blades.

Tagged

Sharon over at Norah's Art tagged me and somebody tagged her and I'm suppose to tag you. But first ....the rules
The rules of the game are:
1. Link back to the person that tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. Share six unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your entry.
I'm going to quote Sharon "Six unimportant things about me: Well there are a lot of unimportant things about me and they are so unimportant that I'm having a hard time thinking of them. " Ditto!
1. I keep lists! Grocery lists. Chore lists. Wish lists. Card lists. Birthday lists. Camping lists. Inventory lists. Paint lists. I think this looks like a list of my lists.
2. I am home for the day and I am wearing my usual attire. Old big t-shirt, no bra and my PJ bottoms, oh and bare feet!
3. I am having left over beef fajita's for dinner. I cook enough to have at least one lunch and one dinner worth of leftovers.
4. I need to go to the carwash. The wind was blowing when the sprinklers were on and my car is now covered with mud spots!
5. I turn red when I laugh. I turn red when I'm embarrassed. I turn red when I'm mad. I turn red when I'm hot. My favorite color is Red.
6. My window blinds need cleaned. Each time I open them.. the dust bunnies wish me a fine day! I have a phone number for someone to clean them but its the last thing on my mind until the next time they're opened.

If you're reading my blog... Your tagged!

Camping

My Handyman and I are going camping for the weekend. We're leaving today and will be home Monday. Its supposed to be around 90 degree's this weekend. We are hoping to catch some Catfish and some Crappie.

I stopped in Joe's and bought myself some new shoes that I can wear in the water! Aren't they beautiful???

I have scheduled posts for the weekend to keep you entertained.

Karma.. touch the earth.....