Be Back New Years Day

I just got so swamped in family coming out and the holidays.
Be back New Years Day for an update on all the festivities.....

Day 18: Thrifty Holiday Vase

 Whew.....
I had to slow down a bit and prepare for my family to come in tomorrow.
There are still plenty of project to be shown which I will post periodically.
In the mean while here is a SUPER easy and cheap project that only takes
about 10 minutes!!! I took an apple cider bottle, one dollar wrapping paper,
scrap ribbon, one dollar flowers,  and put it all together like so. Keeping
it simple is what makes this one and I have two on display right now.

We have staying quite busy over here with these three little ones.
They have been so much fun but also very exhausting.
There is more to come later.....

Day 17: Holiday Headband

I am back with another catch up project. This was my first time ever decorating
a headband. I was going for a theatrical look that you would wear in a play. Don't
ask me why but that was vision in my head. Now to wear it.......

Day 16: Holiday Frame

Sunny Sunday today it was and that meant that I could take some decent photos
today. It was perfect weather out there so hubby and I decided to take a run to
Target where I found the most gorgeous rapping paper for just a dollar.
I couldn't wait to get back to use it in one of my project which I will be posting
later. This particular project consist of another random frame that was hanging
about. Dolling it up just a little made it a perfect fit for decor. So happy that it
didn't get thrown out....
it really came close....
be back today in a few...

Pause....

The lighting here has been awful due to cloudy days which means yucky pictures.
Don't fret because the projects are waiting to get their chance in the spotlight. :)
Hopefully tomorrow the sun will break through. Keeping fingers crossed.......

Day 15: Gift Box

Tomorrow is Friday!!!! YAAAAAY! Whew....
this week has been very long but we have made through by the grace of God.
Here is a candle box that I altered and turned it into a gift box. I envisioned candy
or something to that effect. Right now I am just using for pretty Christmas decor.


I hope that everyone is having a great time in all the holiday madness. It is crazy
out there so please be careful. The kids go on winter break after tomorrow and
will be out until the 9th of January. Oh what fun.....LOL!
See you all tomorrow!

Day 14: A Thank You (Embellishment Blog Challenge)

Hi there again!!! So I decided to once again start involving myself in a few
challenges and chose this one as my first from Embellishment Magazine. Purple
is by far the most beautiful of colors which drove me to really get this one
done. Such a pretty color combo.
Be back tomorrow with a gift box project!

Day 12-13: Christmas Catch Up

What a week it has been so far and boy am I tired. Between a rainy Monday,
a doctors appt. that took all day Tuesday, and then school Christmas program
Wednesday it just kept me away but I am here now. :)
This first project I just had to try from Pink Paislee blog. It was just one of the
neatest things to date yet.

This second project is a simple card and apparently a huge fave of those who
have seen all of my cards.

You can rest assured that I am going to complete these 25 projects. It is not
that big of a task for the end of 2011. Keep cheering me on!!!

Day 11: A Mothers Christmas

Good Sunday evening to everyone. I spent most of the day hanging out
with my husband, working on a few projects, and preparing myself mentally
for my little ones return tomorrow.
Today's card is one I had in mind for my mother who will be visiting for
Christmas. I miss her beyond what words can describe. In this particular
card I wanted to place a certain warmth that my mother and all mothers
alike can only give.

Now I am trying patiently to wait for the day I can give it to her.
It will be soon God willing. :)
Be blessed!

Day 10: 25th

Yes, I know it's not quite the 25th yet but looking forward to it none the less.
For this card I really layered it on until I got the look I was looking for. This took
a bit longer than I expected and had to come back to it several times. It finally
came together. YAAAAAY!
There will be a tutorial coming real soon so stay tuned for that. I promise it will
it is a real easy one but worth making.
Be blessed

Day 8-9: Two For Friday

Welcome  back all! Yesterday I was out for the most part and when
I came back home I completely passed out. My little school bots have
parent teacher conferences all this week so that's means getting out
early as well. This week has been quite fun for the most part but exhausting.
There are two projects today to make for yesterday.

After making cards and different projects here and there I am really ready
for a layout now. I just might surprise you all with one. Be back tomorrow y'all...

Day 7: No Sew Pillow

Welcome to day 7! Yes, a whole week so I am very pleased with myself!

Today's project is a pillow made just by using glue. Glue gun works best

but if you don't have one like me than Fabri-tac is the next best thing. I made

this pillow using all felt as you can see by cutting out strips, cutting those

strips in half, and then gluing the ends together. The individual strips being

slightly overlapped with each other made these rows. The rest is just adding

or leaving to fit your own taste.

                             Again, super easy with great results!!!
                             See you all tomorrow....

Day 6: Candy Cane Vase

 Here is today's idea or tip. Since we happen to be on an extremely tight budget
I look for out of the ordinary things to decorate that I already have.
Elliott and I received this gorgeous vase from his late brother as a wedding gift
and I wanted to add some holiday color to it. These candy canes were meant for
the stair way but I realized that they would be constant temptation for the kids.
Thus, the Candy Cane Vase was born. I had no idea that it would look this nice
until after hanging them all. Who knew?!

Instant holiday glam!!!
Stay tuned for tomorrows No Sew Pillow!

Day 5: A Break from the Traditional

 Yes, instead of the greens, reds, golds, and whites I thought I would take a little
breather and share some different colors. I had purchased a few frames that were
on clearance but didn't want to use them for pictures so the end result was to
personalize them. First check out Elliott still in focus mode putting up decorations
for his sis.Secondly here is all of us about 4 months ago at a police fundraiser event.

After hanging these up Elliott sister came by and saw them along with a good
friend of the families. Now they both booked me to create a few for them!!!
FUN and I get paid for doing it!!!:)
Hope that Day 5 has given a you some ideas for your random frames.
Give it a whirl and until next time be blessed.

Day 4: I'll Be Home

 I'm dreaming tonight,
of a place I love,
even more than I usually do.......

Those are just a few lyrics of that very beautiful song in which I sang
my senior year of high school. I was in the concert chorus but at the time
the teacher wanted it to be a solo. At the end of singing it I had one
particular woman in the office in tears due to her late husband. It made
me feel really bad for singing it but she reassured me that it was the
most wonderful gift that she could get. It also made me realize the power
of good music and how it moves us. This card reminded me of that
story.

Be blessed!!!!

Day 3: Believe

 Today the message is believe. Without faith we have no connection to
our heavenly Father. We must keep the faith when all else fails us. It is
the only thing that keeps me going from day to day.

Be blessed!!!!

Day 2: Holiday Floral

 WELCOME to day 2 everyone!!! I can't tell you how much this project was.
I actually found this one on the DIY DISH, http://www.thediydish.com/,
and couldn't wait to try it. Please I urge you to go check out these two ladies
who also happen to have the most gorgeous smiles and they are twins. Here
is my take on this project.

I had to use this one for my mini Christmas tablescape that I am working.
Today you all are lucky because you are getting three project ideas for
the price of one. LOL! I created those mini Christmas trees out of holiday
pipe cleaners and I had a couple of odd frames hanging about thus this
altered frame was born. :)
The floral ball was simply made with paper of your choice, a misc ball,
and either a hot glue gun or my pic was fabri-tac glue.
Hope that you have been inspired a little bit today!
Until next time be blessed!

Day 1: Joy to The World

 The Lord has come!!!! He is truly the reason for the season
all the time. Here is a monochromatic card idea that was floating
around in my head for a few days. I had all these random snowflakes
so what better way to use them than layering.

So little time to make with just a few key items.
Prima Say it With Crystals
K&Company Lace Paper
Random Snowflakes
Random Gems
A few letters
White Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by for day 1!!!

Let's Try This Again

Good morning to you all out there. As many of you know being creative is
in my blood and as such many ideas cram my head. In the past I have tried
to share as much as I could given the circumstances I was in. Now that I have
a peace about my home now for every day in December I am going to try
my best and share projects, ideas, tips, etc. I have several done already so
I think that I can do this. Be on the look out tomorrow for day one!!! :)

Just A Few Things

 This was the day before Thanksgiving and boy was I tired. Elliott and I were getting
ready to head up to Cal City. We had a great time with his family.

 We played dominos in which I can barely play. LOL! Elliott was focusing really hard.

 I created a few cards for Elliott's oldest sister and his moms and step-dad.

 Here are a few pics that I have been wanting share for quite some time.
I created most of all that is seen here for my wedding to Elliott.

The pillow was my favorite thing to make. I LOVE how it turned out. I call this the wedding
table. There are several other gifts that was given such as wedding glasses, a wedding bell,
and things of that nature. I can't really display them here due to a little angel with sticky
fingers named Kyra. There are so many other things to share but they have come bit by bit.
I do hope and pray that everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. My mother and eldest sis
are heading out this way for Christmas so I am super happy about that. It is going to be a full
house because this year is my turn to have the kids for this particular holiday. I can't wait!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

A GRATEFUL HEART IS A HAPPY HEART!!!

Meet Elliott.......

                                my husband as of six months ago. SURPRISE! It is enough to
                                probably make your heads spin. I know it was for me trying to
                                get my life back in order.
                                For the first time in a very long time I know that I am loved
                                because of this man. His heart is so wide open willing and ready
                                to connect with the world around him. He is always thinking of others
                                before himself in a way which never ceases to amaze me.
                                In his arms there is a fullness of joy and peace. There is no guessing,
                                no chaos, no confusion, no letting the sun go down in anger. My
                                being is at a steady with fluctuations that are expected in life with
                                him at my side. Elliott is as real as they come hiding no thing and
                                holding nothing back in love. He is true best friend in every since of
                               the word. I am blessed.
                               

Virus

Not only are viruses among us humans going around but also computers. I had to hook internet up to my age old computer. Apparently the newer one we have won't start due to a computer bug. We are hoping to get another tower this weekend. Fingers crossed....

Winds of Change

                         I just took a deep exhale. It is quite difficult to remember where I left off.
                         The best way to go about this is just to take it slow.


                         For the few of those who have kept up with my blog I had severe problems
                         in home life. I had come out to California for a clean start hoping that these
                         problems might present solutions. I only found myself back around again in what
                         had always been. Circles. My heart was already hanging on by a thread which
                         did break. Whether I failed me, the marriage I was in, God, and the list could go
                         on I opted for a divorce. So much pain and guilt came flooding in do to this
                         one thing but it was critical for my sanity. The reasons and difficulties from the
                        other half I could go on and on about. What good would that do? It is done. I
                        am here now. Each day after has been a rediscovering of myself in which was
                         lost. A little bit more happiness is found in the things I had become blinded to.
                        I am no longer a prisoner of misery. The most important of all is that I still have
                        my heavenly Father God and his everlasting love to see me through.       

Hello, I've Got Internet

That's right! Be seeing more of everyone real soon.......;)

Soon!

Hey there all, I am trying to decide which internet service is going to work for us
and our budget. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will be broastcasting
from home. Baby steps leads to the big stuff right.
Ta Ta for now....

All Moved In....

Boy oh boy, moving is work no matter how much or how little but we are finally in!
It is a lovely town home in a quiet part of town except for the traffic passing by but that's ok.
Soon I will have my internet up and running and running. There are loads of pictures and
and stories to share so be on the look out. Miss, miss, miss you all!!!

Getting Ready to Move...

POPPIN IN!
There are officially 30 days left to my lease and I am pretty much packed away with everything.
I have to see about getting everything set up again, up and running, and all that good stuff. Life
lately has been very intersting but still blessed by the grace of God to have the health of my children
and myself. I have had the chance now and then to create a little and would love to post pics but
can't promise anything at this time. Love you all and be blessed.

Few New Pics Among the Many

Just sneaking a few undated photos in.