Now that I'm 40....seriously???

WOW....what a week....it's been busy. I had a very full weekend. I had lots of "dates" as you might say lol....okay viewings of the apartments over the weekend. I did manage to rent one of the units. YEAH ME!!

I went and saw RICO on Saturday morning....totally killed me....and I didn't help myself either...he was gone for a bit so I continued with the diagonal crunches...what the????

I met up with DIVA for breakfast at Julia's which was a nice break....a very needed break...then back to the apartment I went....to "date" for 7 hours straight...for the love of Pete....

I did manage to treat myself the other day to Showtime....$7.99 a month special....so I watched all of Season 3 of Dexter...love that show....

Was hoping to catch up with an old friend over the weekend...but that didn't happen, maybe this weekend.

I've got my Scrappin Friendzy this weekend on Saturday....and then I'm heading to Spokane for a day or so...to visit my sweet granny. She's back in the hospital and not doing so well...

all for now.....

My 40th Birthday - Twilight Style

So Saturday the 11th was my 40th bday. Really? Seriously? 40th? WOWZA....anyways I decided I wanted to do something very different....I mean really for my 30th bday party, I had all my buddies at the Eagle Eye Cherry concert at the showbox and my party backstage....oh the days of record reps and radio....so 40 had to be memorable. Really.

So I was surfing the internet and found The View Point Inn and saw that they were having a dvd release party but it was sold out.....and that they had added another one on my bday. It was immediately what I wanted to do. SO I called Heather and mentioned it to her....she was immediately on the Twilight bandwagon. So that was what we were gonna do.

SO if you haven't read Twilight...you must go read it now. If you haven't seen the movie...stop reading and go rent it now. Oh Edward....although pastey - is definately a lotta hot!!!

Heather and I invited Anissa to come with us....and so the 3 of us called and made our reservations. We decided to dress up for the occassion....why not??? AND so the plans were made.

A Twilight 4 course menu awaited us....and a viewing of the movie...what could be more perfect.

Our road trip was fun and very relaxing....it was nice to escape...from the apartments and the fact that I couldn't close anything...ugh...

The Inn was amazing. The view breath-taking. The food AMAZING...I had a chamborg komie and was in heaven. The dessert...I can still taste it....the movie of course...dreamy....lol.

While we were there I ran into a couple of DL's friends Kathy and Suzi...who I have run into from time and time again at CKC Portland and at other stamping/scrapbooking events....ie Donna Downeys class.

Enjoy!

Dear Anonymous

Yes I am still here...I have a bunch of stuff to update...BUT wanted to send you a message....

I

MISS

YOU

TERRIBLY.....

It's been too long....and I've been a bit "wobbly" without you.

hugs
dfly

April Showers....

Lots has been going on since I last checked in.

Still trying to rent a couple of apartments....I've decided it's like internet or speed dating....you put out a little ad, you talk on the phone for a bit...and then you meet...and hope well that you get called back. As my brother reminded me....you ask for a deposit instead of a blood test. Great. Leave it to the big bro to keep it real. Seriously.

I had a rough week, covering the phones and such....such drama hate when people call in sick all the time....especially when they know we are shorthanded. Seriously. Oh well....

I had a workout with RICO...which was fun...of course...and then a bit of shopping, and then back home to show the apartments some more.

Let's see....I had my hostess club get together...which went fabulous....MEME showed up!!! yeah MeMe. We made the same cards as the gals from work, which are posted below....The cupcake is the total hit!!! Love love love that card!

And then...the excitement....my 40th bday was fast approaching.....wow who knew??? The week started out great....Heather and I went and saw Knowing...Nick Cage...Yumo! The week really flew by....we had a pot luck on Friday at work, which was a total blast....I made my now famous turkey chili...thanks DIVA for the great dish....I carpooled with B-Rad...we got coffee....and then to work. I got a dozen long stem red roses from Bill (previous boss) and the pot luck...and then on the way home...B-Rad got me the Twilight soundtrack and we listened to it on the way home...and then.....It was Saturday.

Some things never change...

So I survived Monday. Work was good, busy...had to cover the phones for a bit...nice break.

Its amazing how easily one can get sucked back into a routine...we make these promises to ourselves to protect our emotions, and then out of some sense of obligation and/or guilt we do what we promised we wouldn't. I have been struggling with this for sometime now. I know it will get easier but it's still hard right now...I did however, keep myself guarded to a point...and felt okay afterwards....but still....seriously...will I ever learn???

Anyways...I did get home okay....and got ready for a viewing of the apartments...and then the phone rang....at least she called...we did reschedule - so I decided to just relax and do a bit of stamping. I realized when I was packing for last Friday I still had a few card kits left from my February hostess club....so I made em up. I decided to send one to my sweet grandma and let her know exactly how much I love her...TONS! Anyways...I don't think I posted this earlier..so here it is...enjoy!

Images are from The Angel Company.

Catching up with Creativity

WOW.....

Spring is trying to bloom....but with the rain and cold....who knows if it will ever show up. Lots of things have been happening.....let's see...

Been busy at work and trying to rent apartments....seriously. Twilight came out on dvd, and I finally got my copy....yeah Team Edward....lol....I've had a bad cold/cough so I've been dealing with that...seriously will it go far far away....and hummm....Oh I made a really cool magnetic frame with Heather and the Maple Valley girls.....I need to get a picture of it up here....and I've had a creative spurt lately.

I made cards for my sister in law Renee for her birthday using a Just Rite Stamper...I didnt use a border, just the letter...and what else, Oh I had a get together for the gals from work for a bit of stamping on Friday night.....and Heather and Annissa came so that was fun....Cindy and I got together on Saturday as she couldn't go on Friday and stamped at the office....I made some cards for a swap on Paper Wings....and the cards from Friday I am also using for my hostess club on Sunday....which MeMe is gonna come...yeah!!!!

I am doing okay, just tired of late. Grandma is doing better, so that helps...it would be fabulous if I could rent an apartment....I'm gonna try and go to the April social on Saturday evening with my fellowship group....and I'm really gonna try and go to church on Sunday....haven't been for a little while....ugh.....but that's okay....My 40th bday is coming and I've got lots of goodness planned for that....yes, I am looking forward to a special dinner....I'll tell you more....later....Anyways....here's all the card goodness....

Card for my sister in law Renee



Cards from Friday and for my hostess club next Sunday

And finally the card for my swap on Paper Wings....

Have a fantastic day!!!

Seriously....

WOW....

Lots to catch up on.....Let's see...

CKC was a blast, road trip was HIsterical...classes were good, shopping fabu, ran into another angel Tammy, craft warehouse awesome, michaels yeah gift card, thank you I'll get the purple flowers in the cool tin...lol...and then SONIC... OMG! Love it! There was rain, sun, fog, sleek, and snow on the trip....what the??? Called the squirrel guy....cuz I could lol...won 2 sets of Nestibilities - yeah me! We hit Starbucks a ton of times....gotta love the gift card hook up! Sweet!

Things have been crazy at the building...it's like a mass exitdous....seriously...lol oh well..no more squirrels....been busy having fun....had a great weekend....headed down to Heather's just to pick up my stamp order so I could show my gals on Sunday...sold a ton of stuff...yeah! And well...today it's St. Patricks Day....I put on a little potluck for my staff, lots of fun...made my turkey chili...totally a crowd pleaser...totally gonzo...lol.

Grandma is doing better....day by day....and well I'm okay. I've got a fun busy weekend coming up and I am really really looking forward to it.

All for now...peace

Heading to CKC

Wahoo....

Let the countdown begin....in approximately 17 hours I will be hitting the road to head to CKC in Portland for a couple of classes and a bit of shopping...It will be a quick trip, a fun trip and a great roadtrip with my buddy Heather.

Usually I head down on Thursday and take classes on Friday and head home on Saturday....but this year...it's a bit of a switch...just going for the day. On the way home, we will be hitting Craft Warehouse and the of course...SONIC....wahoo!!

Grandma is stable - thank goodness....and I know she would want me to go...as she has always been my biggest fan of my artwork.

So here's to a good and safe trip!

Sad News

My dear sweet Grandma was admitted to the hospital yesterday afternoon. Things are not looking to hopeful at this time. Her kidneys have started to shut down. Darn those kidneys.

Anyways...please keep this very sweet woman who has lived a very long and healthy life and full of love in your prayers...she so deserves not to suffer.

c

More Just Rite

UGH the post office!!! For the love of pete. I sent Danen his package and it came back in the mail last night....apparently for being .34 short of postage. Seriously, I took it to the post office and had the sucker weighed.

Anyways....here's a picture of the cards I made Danen....

SO Happy It's Thursday!!!

YEAH is all I can say!! We started this morning off with about 2 inches of snow in lovely Ballard. Seriously? Are you kidding me??? Anyways, by the time I left for work, the roads were clear and wet, slushing in some areas...but it was totally driveable to work. I did bring my snow boots (Thanks Pops) just in case. I must admit, those are the best for the money I paid on a random shopping trip with Pops!!!

I've got lots of bdays this week - well actually today. A shout out to Little Pumpkin *LP* - Happy bday buddy!!! It's Diva's bday and Siggys at work. I won't show what I made LP yet, or Diva for that matter...but here's Siggy's cards...Again I used the Just Rite Stamper for the "S" I didn't use a border. The scan's a bit short...but you get the idea. I love keeping the cards simple and different, as I am making them for a lot of people at work for their bdays...SO Happy Bday DIVA and Siggy!!!

I'm all dressed up today. I haven't worn a skirt/blouse combo to work for sometime now...it feels good to be dressed up....must get in the habit again...

AND MY PACKAGE has SHIPPED from the Angel Co...it's slated to be here next Tuesday. BOY oh Boy. I'm getting some NEW Stamps from Heather today (we did an order earlier) and then next Tuesday..I'm on cloud 9...yeah!!!

Here's to NO MORE SNOW!!!

Finally....

WOW...what a day. It started out really rough....and became wonderful and now is trying to end on an uneven plane....what the???

Well...the squirrels are back. Fortunately for me...TAR is being actually nice and understanding and not yelling/bullying me. Thank You!

The remolded unit is finished. Yeah. Finally. I just have some minor details to finish. Yeah!

TAC is fulfilling orders from the 9th. YEAH. That means - hopefully - fingers crossed my order will ship this Friday. YEAH...no need to Rush It. Yeah.

Finally got the approval to get the trees cut. Yeah....now just waiting for the tree guy to call back. Then get the trees cut, then the hole patched...no more squirrels. YEAH!

Had a very crazy morning at work....day has been strange as well....oh well....and then the floor started shaking again....they are building a new building next to ours...and I feel motion sick from it...for the love of pete.

Got to get a few things at the store tonight...and then home it is....

Happy Monday - Happy Mail

Just another "Manic Monday" remember that song??? Well the weekend was busy and yet somewhat relaxing.

I think I have finally gotten rid of most of my cold...it's trying to hang on...but I say NO. Friday I basically came home and crashed...long week especially not feeling too hip all week. Saturday, got up did a few things around the apt and did a few outside errands...did a few little projects and hit the sack.

Sunday....was pretty lazy - guess I'm tired....I did manage to do a few things around the apartment...and spent a great deal of time dealing with the R-Contractor...finally the unit is done...for the love of Pete. Tony's gonna do a final clean today...basically just the bathroom...and then we will be good to go.

Still dealing with the squirrel issue...I think we've got all the little guys...BUT I'm still waiting for approval to get the trees trimmed and the hole patched up...seriously...ugh...and another tennant is moving out the end of the month....only to do this all over again....

I felt pretty good when I got to work today...and I checked my mail as I had forgotten to on Friday...and low and behold a little surprise...from MEME....Thank you for making me smile today!!!

So here's to a good week....TAC is finally filling orders from Feb 3rd...so there is hope my Feb 13th order will get here before my next hostess club on March 15th...fingers crossed!

To "Scrapling" or not...that is the question.....

What is a scrapling you ask....well it is a tiny card made of scraps. It is approximately 1 1/4" x 4 1/4". Way too cute to make.

My week last week ended well. We had a potluck on Friday at work, I passed out valentine goodie bags...MEME came and visited. I made my turkey chilli...which was the hit....I went to Diva's house for a movie and the remainder of the chilli...and then home.

Saturday was fun-filled. I worked out with RICO and then headed to Heather's were we made scraplings for a swap on a TAC forum paperwings. Here's mine. I then headed home, got ready for my "date" with my fellowship group...we headed to Gorditos...I was sooo early, and everyone was late...I totally thought for about 5 minutes that I had been stood up by 8 people and 4 kids...seriously....after dinner we headed to Michael and Lydias for a little chit chat and dessert...then it was home again.

Sunday I laid low...I woke up with a nasty cough - still have it....and man oh man does it sucx...

Monday....headed to work, and then afterwards, Heather and I met for dinner at Panera and had our favorite soup then we went to see Paul Blart - Mall Cop...so many kids where there....they had the holiday off...but it was a FUN=NEY movie....

Tuesday was crazy - our stamps are being held hostage in a overflow of orders...lol....I ponied up the $25 rush fee so Heather's order could get here before her workshop....yes I had some stampes in there as well...but she's been having a real hard time lately at work and such....so I decided to surprise her....with a tuesday pick me up....so they will be here on Monday....plenty of time before her open house on the 28th....I can't wait to get my first 3 sets...yeah!!! I have 4 more coming with my order....one which is a hostess set....whenever it ships...I might have to rush it if it won't ship a week before my hostess club in March...don't want them to have to wait any longer than that...anyways....

Still have this crude...it's Wednesday....my voice has been going in an out....and I'm planning on heading home tonight and going to bed....maybe doing a load of laundry....hoping I can kick this crude...ugh...

Have a great nite!!!

Just Rite Meets ATC

Again with the JustRite Stampers. I have been making mailboxes like crazy for the last month. First with my hostess club in January, then a couple for my two single friends...which they don't have yet...tee hee...and then for some people at work. I haven't taken any pictures...what?? But I will on the last two after they are given...as not to spoil the surprise.

So how does JustRite meet ATC??? Well, my boss asked me to make a mailbox for his wife, and then fill it with little cards so she could give to people who have been helping take care of her while she has been dealing with cancer. SO I was up to the challenge. I found some really nice pink, red, brown, beige patterend paper at paperzone, where I got the paper for the mailboxes...and then I paired it with some ivory cardstock. I used a small scallop punch and a small round one, and used the Curlz Alpha set from Just Rite to make the initital. I had to put some bling on it with a bit of ribbon. The card size is a finished ATC size at 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 and I even found some envelopes for them. Off they went into the mailbox...and to the boss man....so hopefully they are a hit. I've attached a scan - sorry its a bit wonky...that bling made it shift.

An update on the Squirrels.....caught a possum in the trap this morning...yikes....but no movement in TAR's ceiling...yeah.....hopefully this will be finished sooner than later..ugh the drama....

Heading to see NEW IN TOWN tonight....hopefully that will be a good movie....and tomorrow...busy busy day....I've got to make my(actually Diva's recipe) Turkey Chili for Friday's potluck and dinner with DIVA...it's gonna be a busy next couple of days.....

Happy Monday!

WOW...the rest of last week just flew by. Many crazy stories....all I have to say is SQUIRREL...yikes...can't wait til that story is resolved.

On Saturday, I had an awesome workout with RICO...meet MEME for brunch...did a bit of shopping/errand running and ended up getting home around 4pm just in time to meet the squirrel guy. WOW...where did the day go.

I got all the cards prepared for my workshop on Sunday....Here is one of them. Sunday was alot of fun....good times....and then off to the rents for dinner.

When I got home I made another mailbox....now just two left. I finally found some envies to put inside of them, as one of the guys wants 30 envies and 30 inserts so he can write something for each day...awe cute....and then for my boss I need to make 6 cards with envies to put inside for his wife to use.

Anyways...here's to Monday!

Happy Wednesday!

Here it is...the middle of the week. Where has it gone?? Monday was a normal typical sleepy but busy day at work. Lots happening...lots to do....Tuesday showed up, and Heather and I went to go see Inkheart - thank goodness for the free pass. It wasn't a horrible movie...it was nice to escape for a couple of hours with no interruptions.

Today...I will be heading out during lunch to go to craft shopping, I have a couple of coupons and a gift card wahoo....I am looking for a border punch for my valentine's day cards...I need to finish the mailboxes that have been ordered, and I need find some small envies that will fit inside them for my one custom order...but there is time.

I need to get my cards together for my workshop on Sunday. I got all the orders sorted with their new stamps....and I have a ton to cut out not only for me, but for Cindy. So that's what I will be doing the next week or so during lunch. I need to get some more empty cd cases to store them in....and Cyn wants some too....so hopefully I'll get enough interest to order a case of 200.

So here's to getting everything done!!!

Just a Note....

So the weekend....

Friday was well Friday...the day couldn't have gone by any faster or slower...ugh...my last day on the phones for the week. Finally!

Saturday....was work out with RICO...we started earlier as the Cobras were training that day...had a great workout...then went to meet the DIVA for breakfast at Julia's. Was yummy! Had a great visit....headed home, Talked to MEME set a time for next Saturday to get together for bday/christmas/valentines etc, then did a few errands...then just chilled.

Sunday up with a migraine...didn't go to church...just laid low, took a couple of naps, did a few things, went grocery shopping...watched a bit of TAPS/GHI - all RICO's fault...and then went to bed.

On Sunday it was my nephew's 18th bday....wow...who knew...anyways...I made him a set of cards with a music theme...its pretty hard to tell in the scan, but the black paper is debossed with a music sheet (gotta luv the cuttlebug folders)...I used a just rite stamper individual that said Just a Note and had music notes on the other end to make the cards...so hopefully, he will like them, along with the cash money and movie ticket!

Finally

WOW...Wednesday was a blur. It was a very busy day...with lots of surprises and frustrations. My courtesy copy of the magalouge didn't show up...the ups man didn't show up...but I still had a great day.

BUT Today....the gods were smiling on me. The UPS man came and dropped off a box of magalouges for me and my courtesy copy was in there as well.

I am sooo excited about the Magalouge....so many cute stamp sets....some okay 3 sets are on the way to me....and I most likely will order another 3 or 4. I am soo impressed with this magalouge...i hope that the new catalog in late June is just as impressive....it was a good inpiration day.

I've got a busy Friday, Saturday and Sunday coming up. Friday...work as usual, then I've got a few errands to run. I want to decorate the sales office with hearts etc for Valentine's Day...and I need to stop by the floral supply to get some clear bags. I am going to be doing a stamping project for Sabrina for some of her clients. We are putting together Valentine bags for them, and I will be using my Just Rite Stampers to customize them....I'll take a picture for sure. I've got to go and look for some empty cd cases...to see if I can find a deal on them...new stamps coming need storage for them...lol...and what else....oh yeah....Saturday...workout with RICO, brunch with Diva...then home to do "stuff" around the apartment. Sunday, church and then I'm gonna stay at home...and just relax....

Here's to a happy Friday!
c

Murphy Stikes

UGH....

So here is how it played out....My 4 bundles of magalouges just departed Salt Lake City with a delivery date of Wednesday.....yeah right....we'll see....my courtesy copy is still not here.

Did you hear me?? IT'S STILL NOT HERE.

What the French.......toast.....ugh so so very frustrated....Heather was wonderful and called me last night after she got home from the Movie...to do a play by play of the magalouge and even scanned a few pages that hadn't been posted yet....so nice....anyways......I can't wait to get it...

My two huge orders still haven't shipped yet...but there's hope...I called the home office and asked what day the were shipping from....and they said last tuesday...so i placed everything on Wednesday....as long as it ships by Friday I should be safe for my hostess club....ugh...the other gals are here at work so that's no biggie on the time frame.

Dinner was soooo yummy - panera bread has some awesome soups and now they list the calories....i know it's a good thing...but sometimes you just don't want to know, know what I mean??? Oh well....

Anyways...the movie Bride Wars was very funny....we had a blast...I did sneak two cans of dt dr pepper into the theatre...but really there was like 5 other people in there....so that was nice to have a free movie and a free soda....

It snowed this morning....what the??? LOL....ugh this winter weather....and the freaking contractor dude finally called me back....and he hopes to be done this next weekend, he said he'd call on Monday....ugh.....will it ever be finished????

Anyways.....here's to a ups delivery, a courtesy copy magalouge and shipping news for my big stamp orders....

What a FUN weekend....

WOW....did it ever go by sooo fast. I had a fun trip to Paperzone on Friday night and got all the stuff for the mailboxes I needed....hit the grocery store for a couple of things...and then homeward I was.

The night was pretty relaxing...and the it was Saturday....

Up and out to see RICO who killed me....seriously...who knew that tugboat ropes were that heavy...dude...seriously killed me....then I went and hit Walmart for a few things...including a cool veggie tray to go holder...for a freakin $5...such a dea....I know I have professed to hate Walmart - but every since I got hooked on their cranberry/apple sugar free crystal lite type of drink...I've been going...and I even found a package of chocolate covered pomagrants for pops.

I headed home, but stopped at the office to see if my TAC NEW Magalouge was there....bummer dude SO NOT THERE....ugh....then home to get ready for the potluck....got everything ready and then headed to the Ronda's. We had such a fun time....the kids were fun and crazy...just like I like it....then home again....

Sunday...the usual....headed to the 'rents' and indexed and cut all of pops stamps for him....and then a little dinner and homeward....and time to get ready for Monday Monday Monday.

Watched a little tv...and yes I did watch...the trainwreck of a show...Rock of Love Tour Bus...ugh...unbelieveable...lol...and then time for Monday...

Traffice sucked...but it was very cold and sunny....got to work....and NO Magalouge...so hopefully it would be here at lunchtime....ugh...NO SUCH LUCK...and then I checked ups to see where my big bundle of them were as they are supposed to be delivered on Wednesday...what the freak...they are "EXCEPTION ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS" in Salt Lake City of all places...ugh....oh well...

Getting ready to head out....heading to Issy to see Bride Wars with Heather....and gonna stop at Panera for some yummy soup before the movie....I'll report the location of the MIA Magalouge...the sad thing is Heather's arrived at her house today....SO MY SHOULD BE HERE TOMORROW....Unless Murphy Stikes...

More JustRite Cards

YEAH ME!!! I did it!!! Wahoo....so keeping up with my resolutions!!! I finished Ronda's bday card and set of cards....woot woot! I just have Alan's bday card to make, and the card sets for Brom and Danen as well as cards....and an Anniversary card for the 'rents'....for February...

Here they are....and I am loving how fun and easy these are...I'm gonna start making two of each kind I make for me and add my initial...then I'll always have a variety of cards!

I'm excited for the weekend.....I need to try and pick up a couple more mailboxes to decorate...if none are to be had that's okay...I have enough...but I'd like a few more. I need to get paper to decorate said mailboxes...paperzone here we come....everyone loves the brown and pink palette...me too!!!

AND....I've got a RICO workout...we are gonna start doing the circuit again...so need that....ugh...so tired of this blah blah blah I'm in...and then I have a bit of grocery shopping to do...veggie tray for Ronda's and my cottage cheese ranch dip....yipppeee I haven't made that in ages....and then a little clean up around the apt...to Ronda's and then....

Sunday...church and the 'rents' I have lots of stamps to index and cut and dad has some that need to be done as well...so hopefully, while I index, he'll start to cut his...and then I've got phones all next week so I will be able to cut out my stamps...yeah so many to do before my new batch shows up....and

THE NEW MAGALOGE....cross between a cataloge and magazine what??? I got the ups shipping info they will be here on WEDNESDAY!!! YEAH!.....and hopefully my courtesy copy will be here Saturday or Sunday....I've seen a sneak peek of a cupcake set....it's on my list to purchase....lol...

Anyways here's to a great Friday and weekend.....

When it needs to be easy and "Justrite"

So as part of my NEW YEARS resolutions in 2009...it is to be more prepared regarding the people I care about and their birthdays.

I so far have been 3 for 3 this month...with two left to go...I have had 3 people at work who have had birthdays so far this month....for two of the guys, I have made handmade birthday cards...for the girl..who's bday is today...I not only made her a card, but I made her a dozen personalized cards using my new favorite stamps made by Justrite Stampers.

It seems some time ago...perhaps October I got obsessed....along with my dear friend/partner in crime when it comes to all things crafty...and purchased some items from Justrite Stampers. The first thing I got was the 1 5/8 circle, a times new roman alpha set, some borders, a small alpha set. My purpose...to make all of my account executives holiday gifts...of personalized notecard set with the station info....and they went over like HUGE....seriously....which was soo cool...to make something, have it appreciated and actually stay in budget for the holidays!!! Since then, I have purchased a curlz alpha kit during the buy one get one and gave the other set to the craft friend..tee hee...and then I was given a gift of the large harmony II circle with borders and the baking set as well as a couple of other individual stamps...for the holidays from one of my wonderful account executives....so I am in love love love with this...they make easy gifts that are personalized so easily.

I used 5 12x12 sheets of paper (2 solid, 3 patterened all with a shimmer oh so pretty) and 8 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 white and made, 12 personalized cards, a birthday card and a belly band for the clear plastic box...I found some pretty gray satin ribbon...and off I went....making the cards....here is a scan of the birthday card and the plastic box which holds the 12 cards and the belly band..which was so easy to make...I used left overs and then the border/center from Justrite and the "S" is from the Curlz set....so easy so fun...I am hooked.

I will also be making a set of cards for my dear friend Ronda who's bday is this weekend, and we are having a potluck on Saturday night to celebrate, I'll take pictures of that one...it will be more of a "Playful" palette...with blues and greens...anyways...here are the ones I made for Sabrina...now just to make Alan his bday card...and then it's time to get ready to make stuff for my nephews...And poor MEME...I have not only her stuff from her bday, but her holiday stuff...ugh....I'm gonna wait and give it all to her when I see here at the end of the month....

HAPPY 2009

So dear blog readers - if there are any left out there:

YES I have been a bad bad blogger
YES it is a NEW YEAR
YES we have a new President
YES it is a new day

So...here's to getting back into the blogging habit