I Want sooo Much.....

stuff!!! Lots of stuff. lol. I am slowly becoming addicted to ribbon...all types, but I love the crinkle ribbon. And twine, oh how I love twine. And now a new obsession is anything SMASH. I have a book, and some items, I just want more. I have the idea of what I'm going to do in my book, but I keep telling myself I can't start it until I get MORE stuff. ahhh, the circle I get myself into. Anyways, here's another layout I did of our trip last year to DisneyWorld.

 On our previous 2 trips we took the kids to Disney but never went to Universal Studio's. We didn't know if they would have as much fun there. But this last trip, my In laws (as with the other 2 trips) and my parents were all there. We did Universal as a whole family. It was so worth they money. This was in front of the Kwik-E-Mart. My 12 yr old LOVED the Simpsons as a younger kid, so this was a high light of his trip:)

I made this in November, and I can't find the list of supplies I used...sorry about that folks:) Well, I'm off to online window shop....and dream of SMASH book supplies.

Treasure Lifes MOments...

*Sigh*....I've been MIA so far this year. Sorry about that folks. After the holidays a funk set in, and while I was scrapbooking, and visiting bloggy friends, I just didn't have the energy to blog myself. Then when I finally did my kids each got sick, then I got sick. Still suffering with the sniffles, and my 12 yr is home sick today to, but we are ll somewhat on the mend. (We better be...me and the DH are off to Vegas next week)

 So, what have I been up too? Well, I made a ribbon holder (pics to come if people ask, otherwise I'm not going to post it) I've done 4 or 5 layouts, and yesturday I decided to make a mini album for our trip. I started a 12x12 album for our Jamaica trip in May, but I find it a little over-whelming to try finish that book, as well as our Disney book, as well as our every day book. But I wanted a book for our Vegas trip. Its a bucket list trip and its very important to me but having a whole large book seemed like a lot of work for a 5 day trip...a mini album seemed like the way to go. So once I have a page or 2 completed in it I will post my progress. I even applied to be a DT on a couple of blogs. I didn't make it, but forcing myself out of my comfort zone was more what I was trying to do, and if I got on, well then hey major BONUS.

 I am posting a layout that I finished the other day. It took me about 3 days to finish it because of my cold, but its done. Its pretty clean and simple, but thats the way I scrapbook:)

 I wish I could tell you what I used, but almost all of it was from my stash. With the exception of the light blue and pink crinkle ribbon. The was from 3 Girl Jam that I won in a blog hop I believe.  I love her ribbons, and once my trip is over, I'll be stopping by there a getting some more colors. Its a really good price, AND she has random giveaways to one lucky buyer:) (my little plug for the day ;) )

 I'm not entering and challanges with this lo, but I am entering in Sarah Hamer Design's (aka Pink Cricut) Link up Party.

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.