Rockin' Girl Blogger

Thanks to both Donna and Vickie for nominating me as Rockin' Girl Blogger. Now its my turn to nominate some Rockin' Girl Bloggers. Here they are in no particular order:

Kimm - who keeps us motivated and inspired.

Donna - who is a great friend and very talented and help me set up my blog!!!

Vickie - who is my partner in crime.

http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/ - who I don't personal know but I love going to see what new things she has created. She is very talented!!!

Diane - another very talented and inspiring Rockin' Girl Blogger.

TGIF

Boy am I glad this week is almost done!!!! I am sooo ready for the weekend. I have a few projects in mind but not sure I will get to them or not. Hubby is off until Sunday night then it's back to grind stone for him. Well at least for the next 4 nights. So depending on what we do will depend on what I get done. I have been working on some projects for my Stampers 6 club and hope to perfect them this weekend.
Oh the home front my great-nephew Anthony turned 1 year old on Tuesday July 24th!! Oh and I have a new great-nephew!! Ethan was born on June 25th so he is now 1 month old! I'm gonna have to figure out a good system on keeping up with all the birthdays!!! Well I guess I'd better get to work and hope 5pm gets here soon!!!! Have a great weekend Everyone!!!!
Take Care!!!

Wonderful Weekend

Even though my darling hubby is gone this weekend and I miss him terrible, I have had one of the best weekends!!! It started Friday night when my good friends Gena and Vickie come over for a evening of scrapbooking. Boy did we have fun!! My stomach still hurts from all the laughing! We had a blast and I can't wait for the next time we get together.

Then to start my Saturday I had SUNSHINE in my mailbox today!!! I received a wonderful surprise from my good friend Donna. She blessed me with a gorgeous card, stamped images, clear stamps, square coasters, a beautiful set of earrings and cell phone charm that she made, bath salts and a wonderful decorated big paper clip!!! Here's a pick of all my goodies!!! Thanks so much for the wonderful surprise Donna!!!

Then my friend Vickie came over and we spent the eveing stamping and visiting. Oh and Vickie became a grandma for the second time today. Congrats to you Grandma Vickie!!!! Enjoy your trip to see your new granddaughter. What a great weekend I've had!!! Thanks Everyone!!!

Another Monday

Another Monday bites the dust!!!! And boy was it a hot one!!! Every time I had to go outside I felt like I was walking straight into a oven. It looks like we are in for more hot days according to the weather reports!! Hopefully the hot months will go by quickly for us all. My poor hubby has to work out in it plus some added heat from the boilers and stuff.
I am hoping to have a very creative induced weekend while my hubby Gary heads to Red Lodge, MT for a Harley Rally where he will be busy taken photos and hopefully kicking his heels up a bit. But not too much!!!
I have a few projects of my own to tackle while Gary is gone and hopefully I will get then done. I have some stamping I hope to get done as well as some scrapbooking.
What do y'all have planned for the upcoming weekend??? Here's hoping you have a womderful week!!! Take Care!!!!

Happy Mail Days

I received this gorgeous card in the mail today from my good friend Donna. It brightened my day and what a wonderful way to start the week. Thanks Donna!!

I received this wonderful card from my friend Kimm a few weeks ago. I just love to find sunshine in my mail box!!!!! Thanks Kimm!!!!

Inspirations of Friendships

A lot of my inspiration comes from family and friends. Some of my friends I have never met face to face but feel like I have known them all my life.
Donna , who helped me set up my blog, is a great inspiration to me. Through her words, artwork and most of all her faith and friendship. I have never met Donna face to face but hope that one day we will get to meet in person.
Vickie , who is my best friend and inspires me to be a better me. She is always there for me no matter what. She is my 'partner in crime' and my sounding board. We have the best time together whether we are stamping, scrapbooking, watching a movie or just talking.
Kimm , who I first met through a yahoo group for stampers. I have had the honor of meeting Kimm and her family in person. She inspires me by being who she is. She wears many hats and does a superb job wearing them all. Wife, mother, teacher, nurse, artist, christian and friend.
I feel truly blessed to have these ladies in my life and to call them friend.

Flap Fold Card

I got the directions and inspiration for this card from the "Technique Junkies" June/July 2007 Issue. For more information on this publication go to http://www.patstamps.com/



Artwork by Terry Kemmitz
© Stampin’ UP! 1999-2007

Last weekend my good friend Vickie http://whispersofinspiration.blogspot.com/ came over to "play". This is one of the projects that we did. What I love most about the lay out of the Flap Fold card is that the possiblities for it are endless.
Products used are all from Stampin' UP! except for the Vellum Quote by Eden Froust which is by Creative Memories.
Vickie and I try to get together at least once a month to "play". We always have a wonderful time and it's nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of.

Stampin' & Scrappin' Room

This is the "in progress" of my new stamp room. Out of the blue one evening my very handsome hubby Gary made the comment about swapping my stampin' and scrappin' room with the living room. I asked if he was serious and he said yes! I then asked him when and so that weekend (which was a few weeks ago) that's what we did.

What a chore it was but what fun I had! I got to get some new cabinets for the room and boy did I find a lot of "missin" stuff. I still have some 'organizing ' to do but am very happy with how it's looking!!!

I feel very comfortable here and my hubby Gary is enjoying having the living room where my room used to be.










I am truly blessed to have a husband who encourages me in my hobbies and understands them. Well maybe not totally understand it but he goes along with it!!! Ain't he the greatest?

The Beginning

It's hard to believe that it is already July!!! This year seems to be flying by. The year didn't start out too well for me. In January we lost my niece Sheena. She left us with a very precious gift, her son Anthony Jacob. Who will be 1 year old on the 24th of July. You can see her and Anthony's picture on the upper right. I miss her terrible and wish that we could of had more time with her. Her son Anthony will forever and always have the best guardian angel.
I am fairly new at blogging but since so many of my friends have blogs, I thought why not. I want to thank my good friend Donna (http://www.stampamaniac.blogspot.com/) for helping me get started. Thanks Donna!!! Your the best!! I couldn't of done it with out your help and encouragement!!!
I love to get together with friends and stamp or scrapbook. I hope to share some of my stamping and scrapbooking accomplishments with y'all as well. So Please check back and let me know what ya think!!! Thanks!!!!