Sharing.....

So for the past few posts I have been telling you about the cute cards & drawing I received from my children. Today I'm going to share them. As well, as finished layouts.

Here are the cards the girls made for me.

My Oldest DD made the butterfly card.

My youngest DD made me this card. i love that she made a heart with puzzle pieces with all the People and things I love.

This is a drawing my son made for me. It's him and me. My heart shaped cake with love candles, and heart keys for his heart. It reads come in. I love it.

Here is the card my son made for me. It's a laptop card. He over heard me tell DH that I needed my own computer. Then DH saw a laptop that comes with outer skins called Tattoos and told DS "Ooohhh! your mother would love that". So, my son decided that he should make me one.

Top of card laptop with dragon tattoo.

Card open showing key & 1 of my fav. computer games Zuma

Back of card reads: Happy Birthday Mommy

I have to say these cards made my day. Nothing is better than a card made with LOVE!!

Ok now for sharing some layouts.

This is a Sneak Peek of a layout I completed for Scrapbook Challenges DT.

This is a layout I did for a challenge. We had to leave some white space. I colored in the flowers , branches and leaves with color pencils, then cut them out and pop the up. Used some lace and little ribbon too.

Here is a close up of the flowers and chipboard journaling spot.

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Sharing some work

I made this layout for the SYC Leave your Mark Challenge. I like the way ti turned out. I hand drew all of the flourishes, leaves and flowers. Then colored them in with color pencils and a white signo pen.



Thanks for looking.

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood....

You know the song sing along as you read. Today is a beautiful day! Sunny & clear skies, a cool breeze just what I've been dreaming about! It feels like Fall ok so this morning did. I know that by now it's Summer again.

To add to the happiness of a touch of Fall I just found out that one of my mini albums has been accepted for publication. I'll post more about in a few days. I am very excited about it.

I love being on the Scrapbook Challenges Design Team. So decided to try out for another. I was feeling a bit down because I didn't make the design team. Then I got "We want your work" call and I felt happy again. I am still waiting to hear on another design team--- I know another one... Yes, This girl has to keep going. Keep Trying.

I know I owe you some drawing. I have to scan them and post. They are too cute. I have the most creative children ever!!

Thanks for singing along with me......

Today is

My Birthday !!! I am happy to say I am not sad about turning a year older. I have a lot of new things happening in my life right now so it's all good. I got the cutest picture from my son as a early birthday gift. I'll post it a bit later.

Have a Happy Creating Day!!!

I am so excited

Because I've been asked by Fiskars to teach a class for them at a trade show. The Collins Group is hosting a trade show for independent scrapbook store owners here in Florida. I feel so honored to be asked to do this. I'll be teaching a mini album class; which is great I love mini albums.

Later, in the same day I will be a Fisk-a-assistant to Meghan the Certified Fiskars Trainer for a large group that will be taking the certification class. It's going to be a long and exciting day.

More Inspiration....

So, I 'll continue on the Finding Inspiration.... Today I find inspiration in the face of my neighbor. She is a grandmother that walks her grandchildren to school, we chat everyday mostly small talk. Every morning we go through a little routine. I say "Good Morning, How are you?" She replies "Blessed - Good Morning to you too". This morning her answer was a bit different today she replied with a glow on her face and a twinkle in her eye. "Blessed - because my son and his wife -- after many years of trying are having a baby!! Nothing in the world could make me more happy!! I am truely blessed. They are truely blessed!" Her joy inspired me to look at my blessings.

Today is my son's birthday-- seven years ago today. I was overjoyed to have my little boy in my arms. I had waited for him a long time. You see I too tried many times to have more children. We - had our first child, then tried many years to have more. Nothing - until one day we were blessed with our second child. They were both girls - truely loved girls! As we all know girls are all about their dads. So, when I finally had my little boy -- All I could hope for was that he would be all about me. He didn't disappoint! He is really all about mom giving him some lovin'.

So, I felt my neighbors joy from deep down inside. I really got me in a creative mood. Who knows what will come out of this day.

Now on a fun note...... I spoke the other day about my daughter drawing me a little picture that gave me inspiration. Here is her drawing.

Here is what I did with it. I made a Fiskafairy. Fiskateer Fairy!

Here she is with her crafting apron and Fiskateer Scissors.

Fun isn't!?! I really like the way it turned out. I think She'll have to make a stop at the online crop the Fiskateers are having this weekend. Maybe sprinkle some Fiskadust and give some little prize away.... Join us in the fun.

So, I hope you find some inspiration today. If you be sure to let me know all about it.