Cute decorating idea!

I just had to share this cute little arrangement that my daughter Lisa put together for Halloween.  It just looks so adorable that I wanted you all to see it!  I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween.

I missed my own BLOGOVERSARY!!

Blogoversary!!!  I can't believe I missed it!  I must take a few minutes each day and come check out my own blog!  Thats if I can pull myself away from FaceBook!  I've become addicted to Treasure Mania, FarmVille, FarmTown and YoVille!  Its just me and the dog, so I can do what I want with my time.  Actually it feels really good at this time in my life to just worry about me and of course my Boo-Bear!  Happy Blogoversary to me!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!

Go check out this blog and see what you can win!

http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com/

Best Buds

This is Dominick and Davey Jr. riding around the court in Davey's motorized car. The darned thing has a radio!!! As you can see Dominick loved it. Everything was going along nicely until Davey almost hit a parked car........that was the end of Dominick's ride!!! I entered this one in the Anything/Everything FALL Challenge over at Scrapbook.com

Our LITTLE Punkin

Steve and Lisa took me to Cypress last weekend. I haven't been down there for 7 years. It was a much needed trip to visit my family. My Aunt Cleo and Uncle Bud look wonderful. I swear we keep getting older and they stay the same. Rhonda and Gary took Lisa, Dominick, Karilyn, Davey Jr and myself to the Irvine, CA Pumpkin Patch. It was sure a cute place. Dominick had a great time. I entered this layout in the October Color Challenge over at Scrapbook.com. We were to use the colors PURPLE, GREEN & ORANGE.

giddy up

I finally got some scrap time in!! I entered this one in the October Negative Space and the No Patterned Paper Challenges over at Scrapbook.com. I bought Dominick this little pony riding toy for his birthday and he just loves it!!

Hello to all my blogging friends!

I've been a really bad blogger lately!! I've been really busy with family on the weekends. That seems to be my only time to scrapbook or make a card.

I was able to get my new scrapbook studio all put together this weekend with the help of Lisa. Thank you sweetie-pie for taking the time to help me. I couldn't have done it without you. And thanks to our little Dominick for taking such a long nap!!!

Now that I have a a nice neat, organized place to work........I should start creating real soon!! So watch for new stuff.

My goal is to go blog hopping the next couple of days to say hi to all of you! I miss seeing your work! I'm sure you all have tons of stuff for me to see!

Dominick's 1st Birthday!

What a fabulous 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY!! Our little Dominick looked so darned cute in the tie his mommy bought him from Me&Matilda.etsy.com. And did ya notice he didn't get cake and icing all over his face! Gramma is really worn out today, but it was sure worth it! Dominick has so many family and friends that love him to pieces!! Especially his gramma deedee!! Oh yeah, his mommy and Melissa made his cake. They did an awesome job, it was the first time they ever used fondant!! Good job girls!

December calendar page

I've been working on my December 2010 calendar. I have two months completed. The month of October and now December!! At the rate I'm going, I won't finish this calendar until 2011!!!

Tallie's First Soccer Game

This is my granddaughter Tallie. She really enjoyed her first soccer game and they won!!

water baby

My adorable little Mia once again!!! She is so fun to scrap!!

a flower 4 daddy

I finally sat down and scrapped a couple of days ago. It sure felt good. I have been working on a soccer banner for my granddaughters team. It took up all my spare time. But its done and now I can scrap or make a card or two. I just love this photograph of Mia. I've been wanting to scrap it for some time now. I finally found the time to do it.

A Walk With Uncle Jake

supplies:
jillibean craft paper
American cardstock
lettering and birds cut with Storybook Cricut cartridge
brads from my stash

Steve's New Toy

supplies:
American cardstock
green circle paper from my stash
Tucan, leaves, lettering and waves cut with Life is a Beach Cricut cartridge
pop dots

Caught in the ACT

supplies:
paper - October Afternoon, jillibean
journaling card - K&Company
title printed from my computer
scroll - BoBunny
thread, ric rak, button from my stash
stars - George Cricut cardridge

Hangin' With Uncle Jake

This photo was taken on Jake's 21st Birthday. I think Dominick looks very cool in Uncle Jake's shades!!

supplies:
Creative Imaginations paper
American cardstock
Cuttin' Up Cricut cartridge
black paint pen
2 EK punches
brads from my stash

I started my calendar for 2010

I bought this calendar a couple of weeks ago and decided I might as well start working on it. I really don't like working in order, so why would I start with January....hehehe!!! October just seemed to be the month to work on today! I knew right where this photo was, so thats probably why I started with this month first. I'm sure its going to take me until 2010 to finish it!!

Super Sketchy Sunday

Today at 365 Cards was to use the above sketch! This was a great sketch to get me back in the mood of making cards. I've been missing in action for weeks now. I've actually been really busy with family this summer. I hope you all are having a great summer too!

supplies:
Brazzill Basics cardstock
Prima flowers
lace from the $1 bin at Michaels

Here Comes Trouble

Whoo-hoo! I'm so happy that I finally had some time to sit and scrap. I started this layout at the beginning of the week and finished it up just now. Dominick just started standing and walking behind his lion. He is just so cute.

I'm wishing all of you a very happy and safe Independence Day!!

I'VE BEEN MISSING IN ACTION AROUND HERE!

Rhonda

Me and Dominick

I had a wonderful visit from my cousin Rhonda this past weekend. We haven't seen each other for almost 3 years. We had a great time. We always do. I haven't been making cards or scrapping much lately. I am really starting to miss it. So maybe this week sometime I will get my mojo back. And I must make some time to visit my blog friends!

Everlasting Love!

Day 112 at 365 Cards was to use the word "love" on our card. I cut "love" with the Jasmine Cricut cartridge, I also used Marvy Uchida Scallop punches, Fiskars heart punch for the butterfly, Prima Nursery Tales flower, bling from my stash, the paper is Basic Grey Stella Ruby, Graphic 45 and Brazzill Basics.
Today I became the proud owner of my daughter's 3 year old Beagle. She could no longer keep him with the baby. At first I told her that I couldn't take him because he is a barker. But her and I have been so depressed and crying non-stop just thinking about finding him a new home, I got up this morning and decided I would let him move in. She was actually bringing him over early this morning as they are leaving on a trip to New York. When she got here she had been crying, so at that point I knew I had to offer to keep him. I'm going to give it my best shot as he is the most loveable but barkable dog on earth! Wish me luck.....I do love that little guy!

Say It With Stripes!

Day 111 at 365 Cards was to make a card using stripes! I used K&Company Sea Glass line of paper, dragonfly was stamped using an Inkadinkado clear stamp, string, and the button was from my cousin Rhonda.

Are You A Craft Diva?

My blogger friend "Oh My Gluestick" has started up a fantastic craft networking site. All the info is below.........

If you haven't joined already, you should! Check out Craft Diva, a free networking site to brag about yourself, what you are doing, your blog, your site, your shop! It's free, it's easy, so what's stopping you!? http://craftdiva.ning.com/

Craft Diva now has a page on Facebook, so become a fan!

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And we're Twittering!
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My Guy!

Day 110 at 365 Cards was to make a "GUY" card using argyle!! ARGYLE.......I thought oh no, I don't have any argyle paper! Well then I remembered my ugly paper drawer and low and behold.....I found some!! Whoo-hoo! This paper is from a punch out pack from Walmart.

Color Scheme!

Day 109 at 365 Cards was to use the color scheme above. I used all scrap cardstock, Prima flower and American Crafts brads.

Oh Boy!

Day 108 at 365 Cards was to make a Birthday card for a boy!! I used K&Company Actopus to Zelephant collection. I love this line for boys!! The ric-rak is from Walmart and the buttons are from my cousin Rhonda!

So Girly

Day 107 at 365 Cards was to make a girly card......we had to have the word "GIRL" on our card! I used Bo Bunny's Flirty Birds and the ric-rak is from Walmart. When I first started making this card I looked at the birds as two girlfriends yaking, but after it was made, I thought, oh my these are two love birds!! I added the buttons to cover up hearts.

Super Sketchy Sunday

Day 106 at 365 Cards was to use the above sketch. I pulled out my Que Sera Sera stuff to make this card.

One Lovely Blog Award

I received this "One Lovely Blog Award" from two of my card buddies, Michelle and Gloria. They are both awesome card makers and both of them are very generous with their comments about my work. It is so nice to come to your blog and find that someone took the time to leave you a comment. Thanks girls, I so appreciate the award and will pass it on to others.

And the award now goes to the following blogs.............

http://fabricpaperstampsohmy.blogspot.com/
http://donnatoouli.blogspot.com/
http://myscrapintime.blogspot.com/
http://www.capturingamomentintime.com/
http://fablady.blogspot.com/
http://luvostampin.blogspot.com/
http://natures-workshop.blogspot.com

If you accept this award there are a few rules to follow after accepting and they are.........
1. Add the award to your blog

2. Link to the person from whom you received this award
3. Nominate 7 more blogs
4. Leave a message on their blog letting them know they have received 'One Lovely Blog Award'
PLEASE ACCEPT AND PASS ALONG SO OTHERS CAN ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF BEING RECOGNIZED!!

Sing Along Saturday & Tommy The Lion Tamer

Day 105 at 365 Cards was to use the song "Rainbow Connections" by Jason Mraz for our inspiration. The paper I used is from My Little Shoebox, brads from American Crafts and ribbon from Walmart.
Lisa e-mailed me these photos of our little Tommy and I couldn't wait to scrap 'em!! Just how cute is he? He just turned 9 months old. I used the K&Company Actopus to Zelephant collection, wooden letters from Michael's, I painted and inked them, buttons from my cousin Rhonda! She'll be here on the 25th for a weekend visit!! Whoo-hoo......I can't wait!!

Dominick aka: Tommy

Lisa e-mailed me these adorable pic's of little Tommy!! He's just so darned cute!

Mia

I took these pic's of Mia Sunday morning. She spent the night with me Saturday. I just love her in this green outfit!!

Manic Monday

Day 100 at 365 Cards was to use the colors........RED, ORANGE, BLUE, YELLOW & GREEN! No pastels today! Well, bright colors are right up my ally as I love color!! I was able to make this card using scraps!!

Super Sketchy Sunday & Pile It On

Day 99 at 365 Cards was to use the above sketch by Pam. This wasn't easy!! At first I thought Christmas tree, but I ended up with the birthday hat! I did add a dragonfly to the top of the hat.
Jeannie from Dragonfly Journeys is the sponsor at 365 Cards for todays challenge. Jeannie recently celebrated her 10,000th hit on her blog, and she would like to award one lucky 365er a prize. So what do you have to do to be considered for this prize? Just participate in this sketch challenge, AND include a dragonfly on your card. I've got the DRAGONFLY in honor of Jeannie!
I also made this card for the new challenge blog, Pile It On!! The challenges for this blog is to make a card that fits more than one challenge! My card fit into two challenges today.
Pile It On we were to use a non stamped sentiment.
365 Cards was to use the above sketch.

supplies:
Brazzill Basics
Alphalicious Cricut cartridge
Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge
metal dragonfly from my stash
pink, green & blue cardstock from my stash

Just to Cute!

I thought this photo was so cute! This is Michael and Sally's boxer, Juno, playing with the neighbors new puppy.

New Challenge Blog

Go check out the new challenge blog - Pile it On The first challenge is posting this Sunday, June 7th! This sounds like a fun blog...esp. if you LOVE challenge blogs! There are some prizes to be won! Go visit this new blog!

Fun With Fabric!

Day 96 at 365 Cards was to use fabric!! I used this cat fabric to make a quilt a couple of years ago.....the quilt is still not finished!! But anyways.........I love this fabric and I think it made a cute card!

Blog Candy!

There is a big blog candy give-away over at Creating From The Heart.

Day 94 & 95 at 365 Cards

Day 95 at 365 Cards is called Wacky Color Wednesday! We had to use Pink, Blue & Orange!


Day 94 at 365 Cards was to get our inspiration from the ad above.

Lil Cowboy

I've scrapped this photo once before, but I found this cowboy paper and thought why not scrap it again!! This is Tommy at 3 months. This is one of my favorite photos of him.
supplies:
Creative Imaginations - Debbie Mum cowboy paper
flourish from my stash, I can't remember who its by
blue paint
stars cut with my George Cricut cartridge
letters cut with my Cuttin' Up Cricut cartridge
star brads from my stash
ink

Super Sketchy Sunday

Day 92 at 365 Cards was to use the above sketch by Pam. I've used this felt birdie once before on a card and I had one left, so I just had to use it today!! I love that little guy!! I guess its a boy birdie, looks like one to me.....hehehe!

supplies:
Paper by Disney
AC cardstock
felt ribbon from Michael's $1 bin
Autumn Leaves birdie from a clearance bin at Beverly's
brads from my stash

Imagine This......Watermelon

Day 89 at 365 Cards was to use a watermelon on your card or at least use watermelon colors. I printed this image from yahoo images. I used Graphic 45 paper for the background, AC cardstock, ink and the ribbon was recycled from a gift.
It felt good to make a card today. I totally lost my card mojo for a few days. So today I made myself get back into making a card......glad I did.

Swimming with Sis

How cute are these pic's!! These pic's were taken last Sunday, it was a really hot day. I think this was Tommy's first time in the pool this season. He loved it!! He sure looks happy with his big sis Kelly! Doesn't he look like he's floatin' all on his own? Well.....daddy's arm is holding him up! I had all the supplies to make this in my stash. I don't even remember what brand everything is. I just had all this stuff in a bin unmarked!! I need to get better at keeping packaging, so I know what I used.......oh well, thats not going to happen....hehehe!!!
This is a scrap lift of a layout done by Pam Callaghan, her layout was published in Creating Keepsakes Magazine, page 74. Thanks Pam for the inspiration!

Today We Remember

GOD BLESS THE USA by LEE GREENWOOD

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

Tommy

Tommy you say? I thought his name was Dominick? Yes he was named Dominick Russell, after his daddy's grandfather and his mommy's grandfather. So why do they call him Tommy? Well, the name Tommy was Steve's grandfather's nickname! I thought we were going to call him Nick, or Dom or even Russ!! I'm getting used to the name Tommy, so I guess I'll start calling him Tommy!!! I just wish they would have named him Thomas!! That makes more sense to me!!! But......I'm just the gramma!!!

I was able to use all scraps on this one!! Whoo-hoo!

Milk Face

Our little Tommy aka: Dominick loves to squeeze his bottle and of course the milk splatters all over his face. Lisa and Kelly were able to capture this darling shot of his milk dots. I used Safari Trek by Reminisce, brads are from American Crafts, Cuttin' Up Cricut cartridge for the lettering, AC cardstock, Fiskars border punch and ribbon from good 'ole Walmart.

Super Sketchy Sunday

Day 85 at 365 Cards was to use the above sketch by Pam. My card is a 4 x 5, made with Brazzill Basics paper, scallop punch by Marvey Uchida, Prima flowers and brads from my stash. I love this dotted swiss paper that I picked up at the beginning of the week. Long breaks from work can be very dangerous to my pocket-book!!! Enjoy your day!

Honest Scrap Award from Rose

I received this neat little award from my friend Rose, please take a minute and drop by her blog, My Happy Place. She's an awesome artist and is always so kind to stop by with comments that always put a smile on my face. Thanks Rose!

There are a few requirements to accepting the Honest Scrap Award and they are as follows:

1) I must thank the person who gave me the award and list their blog and link
I have linked her blog above. THANKS ROSE!

2) I must list 10 honest things about myself
Here goes....
1) I am the oldest of 4 children.
2) I married when I was 21 years old and divorced when I was 43!
3) I have lived in Sacramento, CA since 1963.
4) I have 3 children, Michael 32, Lisa 29 and Jake 20.
5) I have 7 grandkidlets. 5 of them came into our family by way of marriage and then my son had a daughter and my daughter had a son. I love them all!
6) I would rather play in my scraproom than work! But I need to work to pay for my playing time!
7) Housework is always at the bottom of my list of things to do!
8) I love being a gramma!
9) I also love being a mom!
10) I never thought in a million years that I would start a blog!! Me....a blog! You've got to be kidding!! I'm having the best time with it and have met some wonderful, wonderful crafters. Their work always amazes me. Thanks for all of the inspiration ladies!!!

3) I must put a copy of The Honest Scrap Logo on my blog. It's over to the right!

4) I must select at least 7 other worthy bloggers & list their links.
Hardest part of receiving an award for me!!

so here we go..........All of these bloggers are from my Pages In Time group!

Jackie
Melissa
Jennifer
Rayette
Nikki
Peggy
Tara

I hope you girls will accept this award and pass it on to others.

Karate Canvas

Kelly and Michael earned their Black Belts in April of this year. They are both very good at this sport and have earned a spot on the competitive team for their studio.
I put this together on an 9 x 11 artist canvas. I painted the edges and adhered the paper (Cosmo Cricket) with Mod Podge. I bought the Karate cutouts at a local scrapbook store. I also used a few rub-ons from Blueye Dezigns that I have had for awhile. I'm very proud of these two!! My Karate grandkids!!!