Behind the Veil Bridal Show

Love what you do and

you will never work a day in your life.......right!  So thankful I have the opportunity to

use my creativity at the office.  I made close to 100 of these bags for a bridal event.  They

will be filled with promotional items from the office.  This should be a great event!!

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I'm addicted!

Yes, I'm still around......

So, you noticed I've taken a long break! he he! Yes, indeed! I'm still around and crafting here and there....just when ever I can. You know as the kidos get older they take up more of my time. So does my wonderful full time job! Follow my rants and raves on facebook and every once in awhile you might catch a post here.

BOLO Alert!!

Be On The Look OUT!! CX's Big Birthday Bash is just around the corner........like this Friday!!
They always have great sales and rumor has it this year will be no different.

A little birdie told me Cricut Carts will start at $21.oo. That's right Twenty-one......just like the legal drinking age! (Friday - Monday only)

All paper packs 40%off!!
Whoa! I'm putting some goodies in my shoppin cart now!! Hope you get some too!

Hurry on over to CreativeXpress.com

Another Year!!

Thank you CreativeXpress.com (i.e. Provo Craft) for giving me the opportunity
to design with the Cricut and Cuttlebug one more year!!!

That's right folks, I made the Design Team again for the 2009-2010 year. I can't believe I have this fabulous job!! Its the coolest thing ever!! I'm tellin ya this past year has been FAB~U~Lous!! I've loved every assingment!! There's not another team I'd rather be on!!

.....If only my other job was this much fun!...(you know, the one where I get to stay up all night and wear a tricked out name tag and lovely figure flattering scrubs...not even playin' with new born babies is as cool as the Design Team, lol!!)

Another look into the Gypsy

Creative Xpress Blog Take a "backstage" look into the Keynote address
from Provo Craft President, Jim Thorton at the CHA.

Back to School!

And they're off!!! 179 mornings left



This house is too quiet! Erie!! The dog and I are ready for the kids to come home. ((Take that back.......the dog's gone back to sleep and looks very content in his bed)) So, its just me and for the first time since school got out for the summer, I'm sitting hear listening to the refrigerator run. Wow, its quiet!!

Happily Ever After Cricut Cartridge

My assignment this month from CreativeXpress.com was to play with the Hap. Ever After

Cricut Cartridge. he he.....tough assignment! lol!

I'm thrill to have the opportunity to show off a little of what this cart can do!!

I mean, ......Who doesn't love a Disney Princess? Okay...so there are a few

witches and ugly step mothers out there that tried to do them some serious harm, but I know I love them all.

There's so much more to this cart besides the 4 princesses. The cart has

an amazing selection of fun stuff to cut out. Directions for making these will be posted on the CreativeXpress blog. I'm not sure when, so keep checking it. Also, be sure to hop on over to the CreativeXpress store and check out their great sales!

Back to School!

Its back to school time.
Tonight was open house and we met the kids' teachers!
I pray we have a better year this year than last year!!!

Mark and I are not ready for school to start......I've really
enjoyed this summer and time with the kids. I don't
want our lazy fun summer days to end! Even the dog misses the
kids when they are gone all day!

I still have to take DD shopping for school clothes.....ugh! We have such
different taste.....and I've learned to never say the word
"Cute" around her. Its an automatic "NO!" if I say it!
Anybody want to take her shopping? Anybody?

Finally........it's here!!

No More Lugging the lap top around........I can't wait to get a Gypsy that will fit in my pocket!!
Sweet!!

Gypsy <~ Read all about it here

Provo Craft

Provo Craft
4 new carts!!!

29-1055cricutcricut cartridge, designer’s calendarcartridge
29-1071cricutcricut cartridge, superman activitycartridge
29-1072cricutcricut cartridge, batman activitycartridge
29-1074cricutcricut cartridge, elmo's partycartridge

Back to the Gypsy

This little hand held black device is what the Buzzzz is all about in Cricut land!
And Its worth Chirping about again!
Sounds like its a portable Design Studio.......I'm thinkin' something along the lines of
Design Studio blended with my kids hand held computer game, Nintendo DS. Hopefully, this means the laptop can stay at home and I don't have to bring it to the crop.
You can feed the carts you own into the device.....(Gypsy will have a Thanksgiving feast with all 50 something carts I own now) The Gypsy "ingests" (i.e. clones) the carts, but does not remove anything from the cart (wheww). You'll still be able to
use the carts with your Cricut, but you won't be able to use them in any other Gypsy. Ratherwords, no sharing carts.
Now the bad news......this baby is going to set you back $299.00 bucks........that's the rumored suggested MSRP.

I can't wait to get my hands
on one to see how it works!!!!! (Hint, Hint ;) Provo Craft!!)
((Gulp))

Sweet Revenge!

Love this video! That'll teach United to mess with a guy and his guitar!, lol!

Got A Gypsie Soul?? Provo Craft Does!!

Operation: Rogue Gypsies - About

What in the world is Provo Craft up to???
They have something new for the Cricut call the Gypsie!
Here's all I know.......

Features:
Size – 8” x 3” x 1.5”
Weight – 11 ounces
Screen Size - 4.7”, 16:9, 480 x 272
Stylus Length – 3.75”
Storage – ~4000 Cartridges, 10000+ Designs
Battery Life – 4 hrs cont. 18 hrs int.
Compatible with all Cricut Machines and Cartridges
Weld, size, slant, rotate, stretch, preview
2 Full content cartridges preloaded
Benefits:
No computer required
All CDS functionality on-the-go with no PC
Interfaces with CDS when connected to a PC
Stores All Content
Stores All Overlays
Stores All Manuals
Stores CDS Projects

T-shirts!

Looking for the perfect Summer Boredom Buster???

Then you have to try this with your kidos!

It was a rainy day in Georgia.....so I had to do something to keep them from picking on each

other!! (Oh man, can they pick a fight with each other at this age......ughhhh!!)

We had so much fun making these and their was peace, love and harmony at our house (for a little while anyway)!!

The hardest part was deciding what image they wanted on the shirts.......or maybe

the hardest part was not having enough T-shirts on hand!

Chandler loved the Paper Pups "Huntin Dog"...perfect for him!

and Lauren fell in love with Indie Arts Cart (Can you say Indie Arts Cart 10 times real fast? he he he!)

I cut the images out of vinyl scraps and then removed the "negative" image from the sticky mat with transfer tape. I then removed the backing from the vinyl and adhered it to the T shirt.

I handed the kids fabric markers and let them "do their thing"!!

When they were done coloring, I peeled off the Cricut Vinyl stencil to reveal an awesome T-shirt design.

They loved it......and now, according to them, I'm the coolest mom ~ ever! (till the dishwasher needs to be unloaded...ha ha)

Sneaky Peeky!

Love this sneak peek by Kaiser!
Go check it out!!

http://www.kaisercraft.net/sneakpeek/

So who's going to the Super Craft Show in Orlando next month?
I wanna go.....I think its time to take off and have some more fun!

Back from Vacation!

All good things must come to an end.....so back to real world, **sigh**.........
I had an amazing 2 week vacation at the beach. I've been looking forward to
this vacation since I booked it a year ago!!

We spent our crazy, lazy summer days combing the beaches for sea turtle nests and fossil shark teeth (Found over 150!!),
fishing for sharks and crabbing for blue crabs off the piers, hiking through the maritime forest (amazing), riding bikes along the beach and watching the dolphins play in the water at sunset. Evenings were spent playing football games at the park, flashlight tag with the raccoons (sneaky little boogers) campfires and of course....smore overload!! We had short (15-30 minute) thunderstorms everyday, but that's to be expected......just a minor inconvenience.

We also took advantage of the "you pick" farms on St. Helena island. We enjoyed some of the juiciest blueberries I've ever had! Yummmy!
Hunting Island is an amazing place!! This was our 4th year camping on the island. I could live there all summer long. I really didn't want to come home.....and I can't wait to go back again next year!

Tada!!!!

HEY!! Guess What....I did something!! Finally...
Now, I'm off to the beach to be the Queen of Corona and party with Captain Morgan.




Is she hugging him or choking him?..ahhh, that's siblings for ya!!

Just a sweet little pull out card

Happy Birthday ((.......whatever)) I've stopped celebrating those things!

New Cuttlebug Folders are out!!

Just what I've been waiting for......New Cuttlebug embossing folders!
Got to have them! I love these little versatile boogers!! There are so many fun
ways to use them.
Run over to CreativeXpress and check them out.

Today, the little owl is my favorite....Tomorrow.....who knows what I'll pick! They are all fabulous!

CreativeXpress Design Team projects for March! My Assignment was to play with Bazzill Swiss Dots and to create 2 Summer invitations.

I designed this alligator using the cricut design studio (Carts: George, Wedding and Graph. Speaking). He's cut from one 12x12 sheet of Bazzill Swiss Dotts.

Pool Party anyone? This invitation was cut using the Cricut Wild Card. I designed the flamigo and sun glasses with the Design Studio. (George)

Who doesn't love movie night? This ticket stub invitation was fast and easy using the Cricut die cutter!

My Mind's Eye has done it again! They've stolen my heart with their new line of pattern paper. I love every single one! The colors are vibrant, fun and fabulous!

Have a great day!

Arhhhhh!! Hi Ho.....It's A Pirate's Life For ME!!

When they say "Everyone Loves a Parade!!"......they really mean that in Savannah on St. Patricks Day!! Holy Smokes....look at this Irish crowd!!

And there's nothing like having a sea of blue IRISH MEN to rescue you....just in case you need it. Some of these guys here are from Dublin
Mr. Irish Pirate, Huebert Keller and Son here.

Lame self portrait!! I think if we were marooned on an island, I would a good "Ginger" pirate., lol!

What ever floats your crazy little boat, Hue!




My Ship has come in!!!

And what would a parade be like without the Budweiser Dalmation and the Clydesdales! I bet he doesn't get to drink any of the good stuff!!!

Ahhhrrrrr!! Let's get this party started!!







HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lou Lou!!!!!

Ho Ho , Oh where's A Bottle of Rum........Its an Irish Pirates Life For Me!!!

(Now hurry up and take the picture, will ya!!! <--- Note the fake smile)

....well, at least it was one very special Birthday for this lil' Lassie.

whoooo hoooo for St. Patricks Day in Savannah! What a Partaayy........I mean Parade!

Almost 5 hours long! You know how much beer Irish People can drink in 5 hours!!

I'm tellin ya...There's nothing like it...(Well, maybe Marti Gras)

It was a thrill to be a Piratess in this huge event!!

CX Projects!

I'm working hard these days to keep the lines clean and simple and not throw every new gadget and bling on my pages......Trust me...Its not easy!! As you may have noticed, my "style" has matured a tad bit and I'm working towards a more "classic" look. When I look back on the pages I've created, I don't want to have that "......ewww, what was I thinking........Why did I ever think that was cool" moment. Thankfully, I've always pretty much done my "own thing" and I love all the pages I've created. I really want them to be book about "real life" rather than "real artsy creative style".

So each page is made with a K.I.S.S to myself......Keep It Simple Stupid!!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Whooo hoooooooooo!! (TIC) I'm a year older!

I'm 39 years young today!

You know that saying about sliding into the grave with one Margarita in one hand and a box of chocolate in the other....I was just thinkin' I'd rather slide into the grave with an empty box of chocolate tossed carelessly over my shoulder, a bottle of red wine from Columbia Valley in my right hand and a bottle of Botox in the left......At the very least, I'd look good as I wipe the melted chocolate from my mouth with my sleeve; pull the cork out of the wine with my teeth; and slide into the grave with style all the while screaming "What a ride!!" LOL!!



.....And Speaking of Rides.....Guess what I want for my Birthday? He He........I was hopin' for a new car! A GMC Acadia

This is the fabulous work of Scrap Book Designer and Extraordinaire , Michelle Hubbartt !! Isn't she awesome! I've known Michelle, ((or Shellieh)) for several years. I first met her online when she was a designer for CreativeXpress and this past fall I finally got to meet her person. She is so delightful and talented!
This LO made me realize how much I love my CX friends and miss them dearly! (Maybe I should have asked for an airline ticket to Utah) I wish my time in Salt Lake City was longer and we could have visited more!! Thanks for making this great LO, Shell!!

This is day two of Sea World.........I'll get day one up soon.

I have no idea what the name of these yellow flowering trees are.......Do you? I'd love to have some in my yard!!

We're finally here...yeah!!His feet rarely touched the ground.....bounce, bounce, bounce!!
They're ready to RUMMMMMBLLLLE!!

Y'all ready for this........!! awe

I love this roller coaster......its so smooooooooooth!

L has a way of taming even the most wild beasts!!! Isn't the polar bear sooo cute!!