Tim's Tags!

I have been trying to follow Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas, you can find them here

http://timholtz.typepad.com/

Here are my attempts at his techniques..I am overall happy with the first 7


I may finish the rest eventually ;)

Go For IT

There is an awesome RAK giveaway on this blog..

http://kd-designs.blogspot.com/

check it out!

Happy Day After Thanksgiving...

Hope everyone had a great Turkey day, we sure did! Excellent Food and our little Family.

I took this little quiz after seeing twilight...which cullen are you?



Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!




You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things.


So which one are you????

Long time no post....

I know very bad blogger, but I will attempt to catch up on my goings on...

Halloween was FAB...said to see the decorations come down which stayed up until mid November LOL

I went to the 7 Gypsies retailer event on November 7th with Shermala, it was fun, didn't finish any of the projects..surprise surprise...

Shermala was VERY sick which in turn got me VERY sick, I was sick for almost 3 weeks!

My hubby had his shoulder surgery (torn rotater cuff-85%) last Wednesday and is at work today!
He is stronger than I am, I had the same surgery and didn't get out of the chair for a couple of weeks!.

Today is my Sasha dogs bday, shes 3, I remember when I brought her home, so very thin and tiny, now moose ville...LOL

I am looking forward to cooking a great Thanksgiving meal.....I make a MEAN turkey....

Happy Thanksgiving and be grateful for your life, I know I am :)

Lovin Halloween!

I thought I would post some pictures of my halloween decor, it makes me happy!

I'mmmm Bacccckkkkkkkk!!!!!!

Well I am home from our Fab vacation to the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!
You guessed it Costco! LOL just kidding Disneyland. We left at o'dark 30 and dropped the dogs off at the border and headed over to So cali to see the mouse!

We arrived about 2pm checked in and headed over to see dland decorated for Halloween, I have never been there when it was decorated so it was nice to see...

This is a lovely collage of our trip, so many great pics to trake, stayed for 4 days and boy are my feet killing me!

We did the trick or treat party at CA adventure friday night and after about an hour arianna started to feel sick so we went back to the hotel.


All in all a great trip.
So happy Halloween all.....It's my favorite holiday of the year!
Boo to you!

Almost

Almost, almost...almost done with the calendar kits for Miss Heidi, almost ready to leave for vacation, almost ready to relax. So very close.....

I am not feeling overly excited about going on our trip I was looking forward to it, but now, not so much. Who knows it may change once I get there. My back is bugging me a bit and no time for chiropractor until Tuesday (which can't come soon enough)

Wondering why I can't find the strength to follow my eating plan and get this weight off..my blood pressure is creeping back up, and I am starting to get headaches again.

I get a "fill" in my band again on the 15Th maybe that will help, have been trying to walk daily on the treadmill, do good for a few days then life happens and it falls to the wayside :(

I know "beating" myself up doesn't help anything, I should consider it a lesson learned and move on, or better yet, figure out the underlying reason I sabotages myself.

Sasha the dog has been bitten below the eye tonight while she was on the couch, I gave her beneadryl, and I hope the swelling goes down, otherwise it is going to be a vet visit in the am, dang dog...

I want to decorate for Halloween more, but I have been so busy with kits and getting prepped for the trip that I may not get it all out until after the 16th..I knew I should of put it out in Sept..LOL

Off to eat some fruit, I am feeling like I need to eat...(at least it's not the chocolate cake sitting on the counter-don't ask!)

Peace People!

A Clean Room

We have organization!
I have spent the entire week off and on re-organizing my room, I have A LOT of projects to get done for people but my room was such a mess, I couldn't find half of what I needed and forget having room to work on it!

So here are the pics of the clean room...the views are from by the door around and back out..



















Now I get to "mess" it up again..LOL

Creative Escape happened in Sept (the first week) It was so great to hang out my my friends Shermala and Donna, I didn't get all the projects done, but hopefully now that my room is clean I will :)
I was sad to see Shermala go as always but I know I will see her soon in November for the 7Gypsies Retailer Event..classes and a trip home through San Diego!

Donna is coming to scrap this Tuesday hopefully I will get oodles done.
I have a lot of stuff I need to post in my etsy shop but I need more time in the day...

Workin on a lot of personal stuff and making great strides.....

Bought a new car (used but new to me)
This is her..she is a 07 Dodge Magnum and she is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L....rides like a dream


bought her a week ago, and all is well, got her some new seat covers because leather in az=HOTTTT!!! so my bum thanks me ;)


I am truly blessed in my life....

Have a great week all.........................................................................

well, well

You know people come up to me and say why haven't you updated your blog, want to know why? Cuz my life is B-O-R-I-N-G...how many times can I say today I kitted so and sos kits, took classes at SBE or drove the kid around to endless summer things to keep her from being bored.

I would say that blogging about that is BORING..wouldn't you?

So here is what the happenings have been, kitting, taking classes and running the kid around LOL told you, same ol same ol...

My dog hurt his foot last week, he has doggy "arf"thritis, and is taking meds and feeling better, they last night he tore the pad on the bottom of his other foot, back to the vet in about 10 minutes...I did sign up for this event in November with Shermala..http://www.sevengypsies.com/events.html Love Love LOVE 7 Gypsies stuff so I think this will be a hoot, and in Manhatten Beach no less...what scenery!

Also in more exciting news my paypal account was somehow hacked a couple of weeks ago and they took money, numerous phone calls and anger, I think it is finally fixed..Why do people do evil things?

Also feeling a little blue, not sure why...

Gotta go take the pup to the vet..$$$$$$$$$$ dang dog too bad I luv him!

Been a long time...

Well it has been a week since I have taken my trip and still don't feel particularly well, but good enough I guess to post about my trip to St Louis for Scrap St. Louis.

First off those of you who know me know that I have never flown and this was my first ever flight(UGH!) Got to the airport at 0'dark 30 and proceeded to make my way down ENDLESS walkways to security for so west, did what everyone else did, put my shoes, purse carry-on in the gray bins and then it happened...security to lane 1, and they pulled me aside.....they were interested in the CPAP machine in my carry-on, they had me unpack it, wiped it down did some test on it and then I was free to re-pack it and head on my way-scared the crap out of me though, being pulled aside not having any clue what I had done.

Made it to my gate in a ball of nerves, tears flowed quietly a few times good thing no one could see me. Bought a water took my ativan thinking it would calm me like it did after I booked my ticket.

I had to wait about an hour for the plane to board and the ativan still wasn't helping much, bought a starbucks but end up throwing it away, my stomach was trashed!

Then the boarding process started, I was A33 so only about 10 people boarded before me, so I was able to get an aisle seat AWAY from the window, I promptly closed the window!
Flight was pretty sparse, had my own row, next closest person was a couple aisles up.

Then the take on, NOT liking that so much, holy **&% seemed like we went straight up and his turn was way sharp, I thought for sure I was going to heave, and of course more tears and silent hysteria.

I was freakin out the turbulence was pretty bad, seat belt signs were on the whole time, when the flight attendant came around with drinks she saw I was upset and came and set with me and I told her it was my first flight, she apologized for the rough flight, said it wasn't normally that bad and then she explained all the noises I would be hearing (wheels coming down, engine changing, etc) and calmed me quite a bit, but I still was a wreck! It was very nice of her to help me.

Then the landing...smoother MUCH smoother than the take-off and I was glad to be on the ground, 2 hours of torture finished....

We got there 30 minutes early so Shermala wasn't there yet, but was on her way.
She picked me up at we were on our way to St Louis...a 4 hour drive which took about 6 after we stopped at Michaels, got gas, had lunch..you get the idea..LOL

We arrived at the Holiday Inn in St Louis where the event was being held and it was HOT..and not hot like here but STICKY ICKY HOT..I will take the dry heat any day!

We received our breakfast coupons, scrap bag and class schedule for the weekend and went to our room to take a quick break before the event started.

We went and had dinner after the opening event and can I just say how great the hotel food was, it was better than some restaurants I have eaten at, gained 5 lbs in 3 days..yes that good!

Our first "class" of the day Saturday was make-n-takes by different stores and companies, crop paper scissors, fiskars, K and Co, and others..made a fathers day project, custom name tag, butterfly mini book, card, seaside mini album, got to see some new product coming out by Fiskars (HUGE punches) I went pretty fast only 25 to a group so time wasn't an issue at all.

then on to class I can't remember the particular order now (none of the classes were mind blowing) but the projects didn't get completed so I have NO photos, if they ever get finished it will be a small miracle, I still haven't finished projects from the first Creative Escape!

We had a class sponsored by 7 Gypsies taught by their local scrapbook store teacher, Tracy Neihaus by K and Co, the owners of Clearly Scraps (we did a mickey acrylic book) Lance from Rusty Pickle always a hoot, Heidi Grace(what a disappointment-although the product was nice)
Joey Otlo from Bazzill, and Danielle Johnson from Creative Imaginations.

It was great to see Shermala which was my main reason for going, she's doing well, and thanks for asking!

At the event I heard my first Tornado sirens-turns out it was EXTREMELY close, across the street as a matter of fact-talk about a traumatizing weekend!

Then the ride back to the airport, I visited my first Archivers...nice store, I am kinda glad we don't have those here, I would be way broke!

I bought enough stuff to have to check my bag cuz it was dang heavy, another new experience which Shermala helped me with, she filled out the tags for my suitcases and helped me up to security and sent me on my way, of course fear kicked in again and more tears and anxiety..

My flight showed on time, but weather was awful. then it happened it was delayed by 30 minutes, more time for anxiety to build, talked to a couple of people in the terminal which helped distract me.

Then boarding time we got on, lightening all around drove out to the tar mack and then the announcement..weather...blah blah blah...we are going to sit out here on the plane..blah blah 30 minutes..blah..you get the idea so after 1 1/2 hours in the plane on the ground we took off..this guy was a little better on his take off not so steep, smooth and his turns barely noticeable...still kinda freaked, but better than the going there trip. Once we got above the storm, it was relatively smooth and we detoured around the storm took almost 4 hours to get home. How,ever this guys landing was rough, maybe the 2 pilots ought to get together and take notes!

Hubby was waiting to pick me up with my daughter, it was good to be going home.

I think I seriously would of rented a car and driven home had it not been for the fact that I had had Lesli's class kits to do Sunday night for her classes on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thur!

Not sure if I will fly again anytime soon, but the experience is one for my book of fears to tackle....

Love ya Shermala, thanks for everything...see YOU in September!

A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF!!

This is gonna be a LOOONGG one...

On Saturday the 24th of May I got to attend 3 great classes with Tim Holtz!!

The first class was words and windows, we got to paint on prima transparencies with alcohol inks, it was so awesome.

The next class was a canvas journal which we stitched by hand (the binding that is) and played with wax, and paints..so cool

then we did a mirror that had all kinds of cool findings and bits on it..I had an awesome awesome day!

Then my friend Shermala called to ask about my class and ended talking me into going to scrap St Louis on June 5th , but one slight problem, I would have to FLY!! no big you say, but I have NEVER EVER flown before, I am giving myself anxiety just typing this! I bought a ticket and will be heading out in the am on the 5th....here's hoping I don't freak out!

All in all a great day...see you soon Shermala!

Well Hello Stranger!

I figured I would update my blog, due to some gentle nudging ...hi robin!

Well the reason I don't blog for long periods of time is that there is NOTHING interesting going on...same ol same ol..

example of same ol-working on kits, cropping on fridays, taking classes at sbe, vegging (being lazy) neglecting my piles of dirty laundry, and mounting housework!

I did crop for the first time this past Saturday at i-scrap in Scottsdale, I cropped with robin, and Denise and some of their work friends. I got a few things done.

This coming week, more of the same, classes at sbe, working on kits, and more veggin'

I will say that Thursday is Ariana's last day of 4Th grade, what will summer bring (one clue-HEADACHE)
I hope I can keep her from getting to bored...

Big excitement this coming Saturday TIM HOLTZ is teaching at sbe, and yes I will be there for all 3 classes..he's kinda my scrappin idol, plus he's cute!

I really need to start a walking regimen, but the treadmill is soooo boring and it is too dang hot outside, what is up with today's 108? I HATE summer time, hate it!

QOTD: Those on top of the mountain didn't fall there.
Gil Atkinson

Take care, I will try to write something more exciting soon...............

Can you believe it?

It is the LAST day of April, where the heck did this month go? I blinked and then it was gone.

I joined Weight Watchers last saturday to help up the points so my body would get with it and start losing again, I had a fill of .5 cc's almost 10 days ago, still not at my "sweet spot" but definetly feel it when I don't eat slowly and chew well...this thing has quite the learning curve.

On the 5th I go for my second fill, not sure I want to much added, they kinda sneak up on ya.

Did Jennifers kits and Jamies this week, awesome projects!

Other than that, nothing to terribly exciting.

QOTD: You will be remembered for what you do when it counts. -Don Ward

A Whirlwind Few Days!!

Well, I think I can finally catch my breath!

It started Tuesday on My birthday, my BFF Let came to my house and we scrapped and had a fab sushi lunch!

It was awesome to hang out and celebrate my day ;)

Then Thursday eve my gal pal Shermala from Kansas came down to visit for the convention. I picked her up about 10 pm or so and we stayed up LATE and visited and then hit the hay for the convention the next day. We got up early drove to the convention, got our tickets and got in line for the early entry vendor fair.

Wasn't too impressed with the goods offered except for the dollar scrapbooking booth, did some damage there ;)

Had a couple of classes and acrylic one that was way to simple and not worth the price, didn't learn anything.

2nd was a card class put on by Devine Memories, the cards were very cute.

3rd class was a princess acrylic album, better class..but the instructor grated on my nerves!

I did learn a few interesting tidbits.

Good news was that I won a $15.00 gift certificate for a vendor at the convention from the daily drawings, I haven't won in 4 years that I have been going there.

Went to a Late nighter crop at Scrapbooks-Etc..my friend Donna was also there and brought cute name tags for my spot and some cute balloons, and an awesome tasting carro a?!! Thanks Donna! I didn't get much done, I was soooo tired!

Once again we stayed up late and got up early to head up to Payson to start the shop hop...we had TONS of fun, did some monetary damage and stopped at 7 stores all over the valley.

Then we did ANOTHER late nighter! Holy cow we were WHOOPED! WE hung out until 10:15 or so, then headed home to start the shop thing again today.

When we got back to the house Shermala had the HUGE task of trying to get her massive amount of purchases into her empty suitcase and not exceed the weight. LOL..you go girl!

She accomplished that task and then we hit 2 more stores today..LOL, and yes she bought more stuff! and she managed to get it in the suitcases...

Took her to the airport at 4:45pm and I already miss her...See you in Sept girl!

guess what today is?

That's right folks....It's my 43rd birthday!

Here's to a fabulous year of celebrations and happiness!

and for my ever famous QOTD:

If you knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake somebody up. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

2 in 2 days

I know shocking, as I sit here drinking my protein coffee, I was thinking about the shot of me I posted yesterday, and the awesomeness that there was only 1 chin showing (without even trying to hide them) I call those NSV (non scale victories) I had a bit of a plateau when I hit 39 lbs, I skidded to a stop.

Well, the good news is that the scale is on the move again..YEAH ME!!!

so as of today I am down 44! lbs..



go tammy go tammy go tammy go tammy go tammy go tammy go tammy go tammy (no really, just go! LOL)

have kits to do today If Lesli calls me back, time is of the essence here, 1000 kits in 2 days, can she do it> Of course! ;)

QOTD- If you can't win, be sure you make the guy ahead of you break the record. -Steve Prefontaine

Back from Cali!

Well I made it safely home from my whirlwind California trip over 1000 miles and 15 hours of driving to prove to myself that I am woman hear me roar! LOL

Just kidding about that part! I have gained a new since of self confidence from this trip, I tackled the drive solo and went into several stores alone and even ate alone in a restaurant!

First stop was 2 stores in the Redlands area, unfortunately one was out of business and the other no longer a scrapbook store except for 2 paper racks..oh well, it was on the way.

My first in store shopping experience was scrapbook oasis in Irvine. Cute store, HUGE work area, found a few cute stamps and some ribbon (surprise, surprise).

Then went to a couple of other stores whose name escapes me at the moment, but I remember going to Timeless Treasures, a big store (nothing like SBE) and I noticed alot of stores on my trip sort by Theme, can I just say I HATE THAT!..impossible to find a specific paper UGH! but a couple sheets of paper here...by now its 6pm so I decide to hit a store in Dana Point off golden Lantern, can't remember name and then find a room. I stayed at the Dana Point Marina Inn, felt very comfortable there, I was raised in this area, felt kinda like coming home, here is the view from my balcony in my room of the harbor and boats, relaxing!

I think I fell asleep at like 8pm what a light weight!

I hit the shopping trail about 8 am and saw a few great stores my favorite on this trip was Ever After

I spent alot of time browsing and they had all kinds of vintage-y stuff, bought some of it too!

Hit a few more stores and then headed back up towards San Bernadino..stayed the night and hit the road home in the am and headed for home.

I stopped along the way back inland and snapped some pictures of the coastline and my new friends :) I have this thing about squirrels (don't ask!)

Here is a pic of the ride home...I was bored (nice thing to be while driving) and took a self-portrait shot ;)

In closing, It was great fun, tiring, but fun!

California Trip....................$500.00

Scrapbook Shopping..........$175.00

Gaining Self-Confidence....$Priceless!

QOTD: If you're already walking on thin ice, why not dance? -Gil Atkinson

happenings

been super busy.

I have had a little trouble with the band with staying hydrated, I have been treated 2x's in 30 days for dehydration.

From that virus I had and all the violent coughing I swelled my band shut and was unable to keep my own salvia down, they removed the air in the band, and now I just have discomfort when I eat or drink.

Surgeon says give it a few more weeks and see....so I wait and fight to hydrate.

Good news is I am down 39 lbs! I haven't lost anything in about 10 days, I think my body is still in adjusting mode.

I am taking a CA scrapbook tour over 3 days to see what is out there, this is BIG for me the first time I have driven that far by myself and I have a phobia about going to places I have never been before so I hope I don't get major panic attacks.

It will definetly be a learning experience for me. Alot of potential growth for me in this trip.

Next week my long distance bud Shermala will be in town for our beat the heat hop shop (more info avail at www.beattheheatshop.com) and the convention, I don't think we will breathe at all until she leaves! Sounds fun though. (hi sugar)

See ya all later

quick post

My family is sick, cough , fevers, it sucks!

I am taking the littlest member to the doc today along with me.

I am down 30 lbs according to my scale now, I will verify when I get to the docs office..hopefully his scale agrees with mine ;)

Feeling good, better everyday...I am off another blood pressure medicine, only 2 medicines left that I take a water pill(I tend to swell in the feet, ankle area) and a bp medicine, feels good to give up all the meds!

I hope I am better before fridays late niter, I want to scrap with my buds!

chow!

HI