Where have I been....

Whew, its been a busy month. Getting ready for Christmas always stresses me out, but I made it. And with the New year just around the corner I thought I would post about the things I am thankful for. I do have some stuff I've made, and in the New Year I will post some, but I have also decided that since I love dooing mostly layouts, that is what I will post more of. Anyways, on to my year:

  I spent a wonderful 5 weeks in Florida at the start of the year. I had my Mom and step dad there, and my In laws too. Great family vacation!!! I spent my 10 year wedding anniversary in May Jamaica with just my loving husband. My oldest turned 18, and I got to take him to the bar for his first time. My other kids turned 12, 8 and 4!!! WOW, where does the time go. I turned 34 and my hunny turned 36 and we went to Pearl Jam!! We spent a full year in our new house, and while it has been delievered yet, we ordered new furnature for both our living room, and our basement rec room!! And TODAY, my sisters 4th little girl was born....just squeaking in under the 2011 wire. Presley Margarite was born at home at 2:03 am weighing 8lbs 7oz!!! Me and my sis are somewhat astranged, but I am so happy for them all.

  Today I am going to spend sometime scraping, so see you all in the New Year!! Happy NEW YEAR to all!!

Huge candy giveaway

Just a quick post....but I just came across a HUGE giveaway over at Creating from the Heart. Melissa is giving away $150 Michaels gift card, as well as a few other AMAZING items. Go check it out!!! And its available worldwide!! Click HERE and say Hi.

A Little Crafting....

was in order after my semi busy weekend. I HAD to start my shopping, so both Friday and Saturday night I ran out and got some presents bought. Saturday and Sunday afternoon we made sugar cookies and gingerbread men, aand 2 loaves of banana bread, so yesturday afternoon, I was able to get some crafting done, phew. Here are 2 of the gift packages I made for my 8yr olds teacher. One will hold cookies, and one will hold a couple packages of hot chocolate and a candy cane....

 Paper,Stamp,ink, stamp, markers, liquid applique- CTMH, red stickles,Ribbion and Bling- Creative Charms

Twine-Lime Twist, Snowflakes- My stash

Paper-Cosmo Cricket Bling- Creative Charms, Ribbon-my stash

I'm entering the pringles cookie holder into these challanges:

1. Docerela Creations- 3D project with a Christmas theme

2. Kaboodle Doodles  Challange #96- Colors of Christmas

3.My Craft Spot Challange #36- Christmas packaging.

4.Robin's Creative Cottage- Bows or Ribbons

 Have a couple more projects to finish today, so see you all later :) Happy Scraping.