For my Mom

Don't worry Mom; you're not the only one who doesn't know what the heck I'm talking about! Not every scrapbooker knows everything about everything, so I'm sure alot of scrapbookers haven't heard of that 7gypsies atc thing either!! So here it is.

Some info for you:

7 gypsies: Company that manufactures scrapbooking stuff :) LOVE their stuff - check them out!

ATC: Artist Trading Card - "ARTIST TRADING CARDS are miniature works of art created on 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch cardstock. They are originals, small editions and, most importantly, self-produced. anybody can produce them. The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at TRADING SESSIONS or wherever you meet another ATC trader in person." Of course, you could probably find some on EBAY! LOL

So, I'm gonna use the Revolving ATC holder to make a little scrapbook of my favorite things. It will sit on my desk or one of the tables.

I hope that helps Mom (and whoever else didn't know!). Don't feel bad about asking questions and you better leave a comment!! LOL

My new toy

So, I got the Clip it Up last week and finally put it up and stocked it. OMGosh I still have so much stuff and I actually ran out of clips!! It looks like there are a million little clips in those bags and I thought 'No way am I gonna use them all'. Well, I did. I love having everything so handy! Just got my Archiver's 30% coupon too. Guess what I'm getting next. Yup, the top. Mmmm....addicted much? (*I have that map of the US on the wall so I can mark where all my LPSC friends live!)

I got my 7 gypsies ATC revolving holder thingie on Monday and OMG I'm DYING to play with it!!!! BUT I have a list of projects to finish first. I decided I'm gonna do a 'my favorite things' display with it. I can't wait to get started! I have another one on order, thanks to a dear friend and enabler!!

What else can I tell you?....Ethan's been so sick all week with a terrible cold. It just breaks my heart to see him all teary and boogery; poor thing. He's getting better now though cuz he's starting to test my patience like always. And Ava's a little out of sorts with a runny nose. I'm hoping it doesn't make it to a full fledged cold!

I made a KILLER chili today! One of the moms from the MOM's club here posted her mother's SECRET recipe but for the right price, I'll share ;) It was SOOOO good (and I don't usually eat chili) and the best part is: I made it in the crock pot! WOOHOO!

Marcene, I am SO PSYCHED to see the dolls!!!! OMGosh, you guys, I went to her blog and saw the ADORABLE raggedy dolls she makes. Of course, I had to get Ava one!! I told dh and he says 'tell her to make one of Ethan too so Ava can have the pair'. Aw, isn't that sweet. So I have these two CUSTOM dolls coming!!

Oh AND I went to Target today and found this Foosball table that actually has like 50 games (ok maybe less LOL) on sale! My sister told me about it last nite. I just happened to go today to get some curtain rods (thanks Mom!) and there it was - originally $120 and I paid.........drumroll please............$30! That's right folks! I'll take a pic when dh sets it up - so cool!

I'm off to finish packagin my Secret Cupid gift. Hope you like it, secret sister!

PS Mom I asked for prayers for Pastor Carl. We've got the whole LPSC family on it!

I cleaned my closet!

It took me all week but I'm (mostly) done! What a pain! This was gonna be my week to CLEAN - I mean down into the baseboards up into the mouldings CLEAN - but just my closet took all week. So, I'm thinking February will be my MONTH to CLEAN! LOL I wanted to start in my closet and work my way through my bathroom into the bedroom. I can't believe I never even made it that far. At least I started!

My coupons are STILL all over the table. I thought I had a handle on it and then I realized I didnt have enough holders for them. So, I finally got more holders LAST WEEK and there they sit. I think I need a nanny. But, since I trust no one, she/he would have to follow me around as I call out intructions to them - 'Pick her up! Change her diaper! Don't hold her like that!' Oh, I'd be a pleasure to work for, I'm sure - not TOO demanding! LOL

So, I ordered the 7gypsies revolving ATC holder. I found it for cheap with reasonable shipping so, of course, if it's on sale, how could I NOT?? In my dreams I have an infinite amount of space in a very private and very beautiful scrap room - all my own. I have my crop in style cubes spanning one wall, my desk on another and my gorgeous craft table in the middle. Ah, but I think sometimes I forget it's just a dream. I still have the making memories embellishment center here in the box. It's screaming for me to let it out but alas, I've no wall space. I'm thinking Ethan doesn't REALLY need a playroom, does he? If I move over a few inches every day, he may not notice. Funny thing? I remember when I started this obsession and I would work off of my tiny kitchen table. Then I thought 'If only I could share DH office'. Then, "If only I had a slightly bigger table. A piece of plywood really - that would be enough'. So, DH had his dad build me this SEVEN foot desk with 2 shelves spanning the whole thing. HEAVEN! Perfect for the new house, right? Fast forward to 2007, I get an additional desk. Fast forward to 2008, I've commissioned DH to build me a table similar to the Bedford craft table! Ah, will it ever be enough?? Hmm...probably not. I'm a MESSY scrapper, I need to spread out! But I am blessed - beyond measure, really - with a DH who puts up with it; encourages it even. Poor guy.

I'm going to bed now - it's 130a and I'm beat! I'll be dreaming of my ATC revolving holder.....

Valentine Paper Bag Album

Here are some of the pages for that Valentine's day pba I told you about. At least it's done! LOL Looking forward to moving on!!!! Check out all the pages on ebay by clicking on any pic ;)

We've got teeth!!

Ava's teeth finally cut through today. YAY!! She had her 6 month check up today and she's doing wonderfully (thank God). The doctor was impressed that she's up on all fours and rocking and pinching stuff - everything else is pretty much on target. She's so funny rolling around and around to get stuff - cracks me up.

After the doctor we went to Chuck E Cheese's. Blech - cranky baby, headache, a million kids off from school - you do the math.

This weekend was a total bust. I got up sick on Saturday and with a migraine to boot. Those of you who get migraines know - even after the migraine is gone (motrin) the lingering wanna be headache is still there. It was pretty horrible - I'm just glad it's not everyday like when I was preggo!

So I did nothing on Saturday and yesterday I worked on a Valentine's day pba but I was so completely uninspired that it was NO fun. I think I lost my mojo. If any of you gals see it, can you throw it back? I don't like feeling like I don't wanna scrap!

Oh - it SNOWED here on Saturday! LOL Well, Raleigh's version of snow anyway. My northern friends would LAUGH. I think calling it a light dusting (here in Rolesville anyway) is generous. Thank God it was the weekend and they didn't have to shut down the whole county! DH made Ethan a snowball by scraping the 'snow' off the car and let him keep it in the freezer. So, now we have a pet snowball :P

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!! Here's to a blessed, migraine-free week ;)

January Kit again

Here's what I did with more of the January kit. I'll be listing it on ebay today. I so didn't want to make another PBA but I couldn't think of what else to do! LOL For my next DT month, I'm gonna think ahead. I think I have April.

I still have some paper left so I'm gonna do a layout maybe and then kill the kit and go back to my Valentine's day stuff. Yeah, I put that away without finishing so it's making me crazy. Gotta get back and finish with that. OCD much?

January Kit Projects

I'm required to make 2 altered projects and 1 card per month. These are my first 2 projects - an altered box and cards to go inside!