January 3, 2009

SCRAPBOOK SATURDAY - PRICELESS

Hi all!! Well, I have been working on scrappin' last year's Christmas pics and I am almost finished! I thought I would share one today that really has become a favorite of mine. Now, there is no stamping, and lots of different scrappy products from all kinds of companies, so if you have any questions, just hollah! I love this one because of the meaning behind it - we all kind of get busy buying presents, wrapping, making sure we take care of everyone's material needs, but sometimes we forget the focus of family and how lucky we are to share special times with those we love. When I took these pics of Tony with the kids last year, it really struck a chord - this is what it is all about! Family, celebrating the birth of our Lord, and each other! So, this is what this layout is about! Have a fabulous weekend, all!! Today is my sister's, mom's and Zach's last day here so I will be spending time with them - I will be sad when they leave, I have really enjoyed them being here!! I will not get to see Zach again until Summer, which makes me sad, but I was so fortunate to have him home for these last three weeks - oh, how I love that boy! I will be back tomorrow with something fun to share! Till then!!!

January 2, 2009

STAMP SOMETHING, NEW SOMETHINGS

Happy New Year all!!! Today marks the first challenge from Stamp Something of the New Year so it's fitting that the challenge is New Somethings - stamp with something new you received, a new technique, anything that is new to you!! So, I chose to stamp with my brand new stamp set from the new Catty being released on the 18th of January called Just Buzzin' By - isn't it CUTE??!!! I just love it, and I am sure I will be stamping a lot with it in the near future!! It was a nice Christmas present to myself to order some of the new sets coming out! So, want to see what the rest of the Design Team did this week? Head on over to Stamp Something and check it out - they ROCKED the challenge, as usual!! I feel so blessed to be a part of such a talented group of gals!! And, why don't you take the challenge yourself? Just upload your link to the Stamp Something site so we can all come and check it out!! Enjoy your weekend all, my family is leaving on Sunday so need to pack a few more fun things into our last days!! Here is the recipe and I will be back tomorrow with Scrapbook Saturday - WHOOHOO!!!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Naturals Ivory card stock, Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper
Inks - Brown Stazon, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Stamps - Just Buzzin' By
Accessories - Word Window Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Gold Glitter, Liquid Glue

January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hi All!! I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!! I am really enjoying my family time, but have started stamping again, and boy, did I miss it!!! So, tomorrow I will have the first Stamp Something Challenge back on my blog - whoohoo!!! Hope to see you here AND to get some time to blurf!!! I am so very thankful for all of you and I am looking forward to a wonderful, happy year 2009!