Another Sunday and the first QotW...

***WARNING LOOOOOOOONG POST!! LOL ***

So I still haven't managed to take the time to gather all my CT Valentine's kits, but some are included below... I've been awake since 5:30am again, and REALLY wish I was asleep. At least 2 nights this past week I don't think I managed to get more than an hour of sleep at any one time all night. Maybe I'll try to sneak a nap later. I'll probably feel too guilty to do it though - as usual I have a looooong to-do list for my 2 days off.

The first load of laundry just finished washing. I'm hoping it is the only load I have to do today, but we'll see if Brenden had an accident overnight when he wakes up. Then we have dishes; taxes; my P365 - w6 LO; 4 CT LOs I should get done; 2 QPs & 3 mini kits to package for Wenchie's store; a mega frame pack, some templates, & an odds'n'ends paperpack to package for both stores; some general straightening of the house; Micaila's Valentines for her class; gather the garbage for tomorrow morning; try to come up with 25 interesting facts about be 'cause 3 people have tagged me on Facebook for it now; and watch The Caveman's Valentine so I can send it back to Netflix. I think that's it. Well, beyond the norm of 3 meals to fix... Part of me wishes Nora would decide to come over to play cards so I would have an excuse not to do 1/2 that list! LOL

It warmed up enough yesterday that last night as we're trying to go to bed it sounded like we had a pack of snowboarders on our roof... At least it seemed to stop once I fell asleep 'cause I'm a light sleeper, and would have woken up every time more slid off the roof...
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So I've gotten my birthday present from myself 4,000 questions for getting to know anyone and everyone... I've decided to do a question of the week thing where each Sunday I'll post a random question from the book, answer it, and ask you to answer it if you are reading this. So, here is the first random question...

In what order do you keep your currency in your wallet?

Mine's smallest to largest front to back - except if I've just gotten change, and don't have time to put it away. Then the change bills are folded in half at the front of my wallet! LOL :) Nope! Not anal at all! LOL My husband who tries to claim I am not at all organized has his money all mixed up in his wallet...

So? How about you?
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In scrapping news...

If you haven't heard yet, Nicole Seitler of Sugarplum Paperie is now the proud owner of The DigiChick! Congrats, Nicole! I LOVE her designs, and am sure she'll do great things for the site. :) I've been told by a little birdie that her newest Grab Bag is MORE than worth the $3 - not that I've been disappointed by her grab bags before mind you...

JanaM also has a Grab Bag up at TDC for $3 which I can vouch is worth the money if you like her designs! I've been able to play with it as I'm a guest CT for the month! :D Here's my 2nd LO using it:

Title: Funky You

Credits:
Background and paper used with photomask from the Art Explosion Paper Pack by JanaM Designs available at The DigiChick.
Photomasks from the Photomasks Element Pack Art Explosion Paper Pack by JanaM Designs available at The DigiChick.
Fiber paper, tag, tape, and reverse staple from the Some Basics Element Pack Art Explosion Paper Pack by JanaM Designs available at The DigiChick.
Leaf stem from the DSD Freebie Art Explosion Paper Pack by JanaM Designs.
Funky WA from the Mood Music - Funky You Kit Art Explosion Paper Pack by JanaM Designs available at The DigiChick.
Photo by me.
Fonts: GraytonSSK
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I've been asked to be a member of Connie Prince's As You Wish CT! I'm psyched! I've been lucky enough to guest for her for the last few months of 2007 and of 2008, and now I'm on whenever a new kit inspires me! Her kits and templates are always so easy to work with. Thanks for the invite Connie & Linda! :D

If you haven't seen yet, Royanna has a PU Grab Bag up for sale through today at DD - just $3 for $45-worth of product - and a CU Collab Trunk with Cyndi Wetmiller of Wetfish Designs- just $6 for 18 new products! Don't miss out on the goodies!!

The Digitals Team has a blog train going on from yesterday through the 14th! You can nab some awesome goodies for Valentine's by riding along each day. :) Freebies are only available for 24 hours so make sure to stop by each day. You can start with Michelle Pieters' blog here. Michelle's goodies all coordinate with her newest kit, Chocolate Kisses!

Kristine's kit, Kissed, is still on sale for 30% off! The 3rd LO here was done using it, and it's perfect for those Valentine's LOs/projects!


Kiki is hard at work on not one - not two - but at least THREE collabs atm! More on that as soon as I can!

If you didn't see it when it got released, Heather has a new kit out. Candy Love was designed with her kids Valentine's for school in mind so it is PERFECT for those hybrid projects involving love!


Dawne of Ladybug Graphix also has a great kit out for Valentine's Day OR any day LOs/projects... Heart's Desire is full of red/white/black/gray goodness - laces, papers, flowers - you name it! And, she's even got an Add-on available now too!


Tracy King also has some awesome Valentine brushes (includes .png versions as well) - Valentine Variety Brushes - and a cute kit - Just Hearts. You can see my LOs using these here - Eternal Love and here - Mine.

Still with me? I think that takes care of most of my CT news - and an extra or two! I have 2 more LOs to share...

Title: as day takes flight

Credits:
Papers from the Wasted Walls Paper Pack by Kiki Halbert Designs available at Plain Digital Wrapper.
Frames from the Crack Me Up Frame Pack by Kiki Halbert Designs available at Plain Digital Wrapper.
Mask used on one paper and photo from the Masked Frames by Kiki Halbert Designs available at Plain Digital Wrapper.
Leaf frond from the Glitter Flourishes 2 Freebie by Kiki Halbert Designs. (hue altered)
Butterfly & corner from the Glimpse of Twilight Kit by Kiki Halbert Designs available at Scrapbook-Elements. (hue altered)
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Jane Austen; Hotel Coral Essex
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Title: Dandelion Wishes

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Gentle Whisper Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Jane Austen

Gotta' go get some of that list crossed off now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Sub-zero, store updates, and a new LO...

So, in the wonderful land of the frozen not-quite-arctic we've got sub-zero temperatures going on for at least a week. Yesterday morning it went from 6 to -22 in under an hour at the Watertown airport. Today they're predicting a HIGH of -1 with wind chill factors making it possible to have -21 throughout the day... YUCK!!! Supposedly, next Monday or Wednesday we'll get a break with temps in the 20s... [insert rolling eyes smilie]

Don't forget that Snowy is on sale for 50% off at Digital Scrap Garden through Jan 31st. Kristine had to switch host servers so WenchdGrafix is temporarily down, but keep checking back 'cause all PU templates are 34% off through Jan 31st there. I may even throw in a special bonus for those who are patient!

I feel a little bad because when my aunt lost her husband suddenly to cancer I offered to make a digital book for her if/when she got some photos together for me to scan for the project. She brought me several photos about a year ago, and I've only now created the 2nd page...

Title: A New Beginning

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Gentle Whisper Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photo by ?.
Fonts: FG Cheryl; Fidelio MN
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Brenden's still got his rash. It doesn't seem any smaller, but is less angry-looking (as in not so red). Seems like it should have cleared up, or at least gotten smaller by now...

I've got to run to eat and shower before work. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

More LOs...

Title: Joy (Brenden)

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Warm Christmas Glow Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Photo by my dad.

When I saw this photo I knew this kit would be perfect, and apparently I was right 'cause after almost a month of no mojo I got chosen as a gallery standout for Gotta Pixel's Daily Cup of Pixels Newletter today for this LO!!
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Title: A-TEHHHN-tion!

Credits:
Papers, flower, frame, stitch, & embroidered berries from the One Moment Kit by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Watchface, twine, brads, and hanger from the Vintage Ephemera Pack by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Flourish stickers from the Flourishy pack by April Staker of DigiApe Designs.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Hotel Coral Essex; hubbubhum-font
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Title: Me - What do you see?

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Funkified Kit by Robyn Gough of Clickchic Creations.
Photo by me.
Fonts: FG Cheryl
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Title: One GREAT Hot Dog

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Sunflowers Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photos by me.
Fonts: FG Dulce's Font
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Title: A Christmas Tussle

Credits:
Blue Papers from the Wonderful World Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Green polka dot paper from the Worn Paper - Brights Paper Pack by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Word art from the Gotta Grab It Playing With Words Pack by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Other papers and elements from the Cozy Christmas Kit by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Template from the Bracket Racket Set by Connie Prince aka DigiDiva Designs.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Note This

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A few LOs, etc...

Yes, I've been a horribly bad blogger. To be honest my mojo has completely jumped ship. I created 8 LOs in 2 days just prior to Thanksgiving, and haven't been able to complete a single one since...

Of course, that may also have something to do with having to create multiple sample albums at work which take less creativity, but more energy. I've created 8 -10pg 8x8 albums since Thanksgiving, and have 3pgs done for a 9th album... (If you're counting that is 83 8x8 pages in just under a month.) But, while most of them use papers I created with overlays from some of my awesome CT designers I can't actually use them for CT work as the photos are copyrighted by my boss so they can't be posted...

While reflecting on how long it has taken me to post again I realized I never actually came back and posted the LO I was waiting on info from Kol for...

Title: Bank of America Building (Charlotte, NC)

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Sunflowers Kit by Michelle Pieters.
Photos by my brother, Kolby.
Fonts: CK Serendipity
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I also have two I forced out yesterday to TRY to get the mojo functioning again...

Title: First Snow

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Silly Snowman Gang Kit by Connie Prince.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Type-Ra; Freebooter Script
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Title: Groovy Baby

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Adventure Kit by April Staker of DigiApeDesigns.com.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Hippy Display
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I am happy to say that I am doctor-free for a short while. Things went well enough at all my appts that I have a short reprieve. I don't have to return to the endochronologist until Feb, AND she took me off 1 of my meds. I don't have to return to my PCP until March for my yearly exam, and she's hopeful that if my sugar levels keep trending this way for me I might be able to stop the meds completely (at least for a few years as the issue will never go away). And, I don't have to return to the ENT surgeon until June. Not exactly why I would need to go back there if nothing's bothering me by then, but I'll wait and see.

I got lucky on Saturday, and my neighbor took pity on us... He snowblowed my entire drive plus and my walk to the steps while I was at work. Kind of hoping he decides to do it again because I spent 1.5 hrs - that's right, HOURS - shoveling this morning to make it so dad could pull into the spot Mike left at about 3:30am. I still ended up leaving about 15 minutes of shoveling for Dad 'cause I just couldn't do any more. (And, neither one of us attempted to address the second half of the driveway. Our drive is two cars wide and two cars deep.) I was dripping in sweat and wheezing instead of breathing - mind you I'm NOT asthmatic... We've got btwn 3 and 4 feet of snow in the yard, and the banks are at least chest to head height. Keep in mind it was nothing but grass and mud on Wednesday. Gotta' love the north country! :P Apparently Brenden ordered the snow dumping we got because he informed Grampy on Wednesday after picking up Micaila that it didn't LOOK much like Christmas! LOL

Not sure what else to say, and I'm typing this while the boss is at lunch so I guess I'd better sign off for now! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Post 301...

I did it again... meant to celebrate the 300th post, and forgot 'til I hit 301! LOL

Oy! What a weekend. I have 5 new templates and 1 QP at WenchdGrafix Shoppe. I have 5 new templates and 2 paperpacks that should be up shortly at Digital Scrap Garden. I uploaded my part of the November Collab for DSG to the ftp. I finished 2 LOs for Connie, 1 LO for Michelle, and 2 for She's Full of Scrap. I also made some beef roast in the crockpot for tonight or tomorrow, made lunch & dinner yesterday, cleaned & chopped veggies for 1.5 hours, made 16 treat bags for Micaila's class (including 1 for Brenden), got all the garbage together, watched You Don't Mess with the Zohan (not a great as I had hoped), and cleaned the litter box.

Title: Not So Mini Me

Credits:
Papers, alpha, and elements from the Feeling Fresh Kit by Connie Prince of DigiDiva Designs - available soon!
Photo by me.
Fonts: Hammerkeys; Jane Austen

LO completes Digi Dare #106.
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Title: Mother's Day 2008

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Feeling Fresh Kit by Connie Prince of DigiDiva Designs - available soon!
Template from the 12x12 Template Collection 1 by Connie Prince of DigiDiva Designs - available soon!
Photo by me and my dad.
Fonts: BernhardTango BT
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Title: The Little Prince in Training

Credits:
Papers from the Oceans Scenic Beauty Paper Pack by Michelle Pieters.
Word art from the Quirky Quote Kids Collection by Michelle Pieters. (Crown erased on both ends.)
Engraved plaque from the Sports Plaques Pack by Michelle Pieters.
Photo by me.
Fonts: BernhardTango BT; HorsePuke
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Title: Grampy Sandwich

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Forbidden Collection by She's Full of Scrap.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Hypewriter
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Title: Playful Jack

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweet Forbidden Collection by She's Full of Scrap.
Photos by my brother, Kolby.
Fonts: CK New Years Eve

Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

It takes so very little...

...to make me happy most of the time. :) On Saturday I sold another Senior Showcase album at work which means I get to "scrap" at work! Then on Sunday I got an email informing me I've been accepted onto Robyn Gough's CT! AND, I was asked to stay on as a guest CT for Connie Prince through the end of the year! Whoo-Hoo!!!

I've finished up my September commitments, and have downloaded and unzipped some of my stuff for October.

If you haven't stopped by Divine Digital lately Princess Lala has 2 awesome grab bags up right now. The end of her pregnancy has granted her some awesome mojo! Thursday is D-day, and hopefully little Merrick will decide it really is time to join us!

Don't forget the birthday doings at Digital Scrap Garden! Fun, games, chats, and challenges till going through Oct 2nd! PLUS - a sale on the entire store! 40% off everything in the store with select items at 75% off!!

Kristine still has Enchanted at 30% off for a very short while longer! It's gorgeous and BIG folks!It also coordinates with her previous kit Dazzle which is also 30% atm. Don't miss this great price! She has some QP freebies made with this kit up on her blog right now so if you're wondering what some of it looks like hop over there!

Julie Kelley made a HUGE announcement to her CT yesterday... She's been chosen as one of Zutter Bind-It-All's first ever Design Team!! We're all thrilled for her! For more details see here. You can also view her submitted projects here. CONGRATS, Julie!

Michelle Pieters has a new paper pack up at Gotta Pixel for $3 - Amazing Art Autumn 2.

Tonight between 10pm and midnight EST we will be posting our contributions to the HUGE Fall Splendor Blog Party!! We ended up with 70 participants so be sure to stop back to get my link and the Blog Central blog link to grab the rest!! :D

I think that is all the news I have from CTs right now...
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Title: Sweetness is...

Credits:
Papers and elements by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs) from the GDWI Grand Mega Collab Kit.
September Sketch Challenge Template by Kara Fredericks of Blue Flombingo.
Photo by me.
Fonts: CK Holiday Spirit

LO completes the September 2008 Sketch Challenge at Blue Flombingo.
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Title: In My Daughter's Eye's - Dad's Version

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Bright Star Kit by Michelle Pieters of Gotta Pixel.
Lyrics by Martina McBride.
Photo by me.
Fonts: GG Herb Script

Dad liked Micaila's LO so much he requested one of me for him...
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Title: Little Fairy Witch

Credits:
Paper and elements from the Back To Basics - Sweet Kit by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Photo by me.
Fonts: CK Honeybee
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Title: October 2008 Bragbook Page

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Color Revolution - Boldly Brown Kit by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Pumpkin from the Ahhhh Autumn! Kit by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Template from 4x6 Monthly Brag Book Templates by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Photos by to be added later as this is a gift album for Xmas.
Fonts: CK Cosmopolitan
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Title: December 2008 Bragbook Page

Credits:
Papers from the Babys Blue Jeans Kit by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Tree and green paper from the Santa Baby Kit by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Star, and circle from the Denim Doodads Set by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Template from 4x6 Monthly Brag Book Templates by Connie Prince (aka DigiDiva Designs).
Photos by to be added later as this is a gift album for Xmas.
Fonts: CK Cosmopolitan
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Title: Carrot Top

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sunset Dreams Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: CK Kimono
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Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Birthday kickoff and a LO...

EVERYTHING in the store is 40% with 75% off select items!!!

We also have tons of fun and games so be sure to stop by the Parlor as well!
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Title: Caught in your Web

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Bright Star Kit by Michelle Pieters of Gotta Pixel.
Template #33 by me.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: Witchcraft

Gotta run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

I don't feel much like talking this morning...

...so I'm just gonna' share 2 LOs...

Title: Ready or Not...

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Peace Kit by Michelle Pieters of Gotta Pixel.
Template #28 by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: CK Dandy
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Title: Serenity

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Peace Kit by Michelle Pieters of Gotta Pixel.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: Note This
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Gotta' run early this morning to go see my primary care physician... Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

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