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Hello and another FREEBIE!

2012-10-06T11:05:00.001-07:00

Good morning!
OMGosh, it has been a while, hasn't it? LOL
I have been so busy, mostly with my hubby and his illness. As we have recently found out, this whole illness was NOT due to his heart, but due to his THYROID! Let me tell you, your thyroid controls YOU! Yes it does! It was what caused my hubby's heart to have the AFIBS and to loose unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, tired all the time, etc. He even had bad headaches we thought were completely due to sinus and he had stopped smoking, we thought the headaches were due to that too...and maybe it was.
Anyway, we have seen an ENT (Ears-Nose-Throat) specialist and hopefully he will begin to get better. I sure hope so. He has lost over 15 lbs in the past 3-4 weeks! He's almost lost all of his muscles...he is so weak...please keep him in your prayers. It can't hurt. :-)

Also, I have been busy getting ready for the OCTOBER HFD at Crafty Scraps Forum.

Can't show you yet...but YOU WILL NOT want to miss this one! If you haven't had a chance to get over to the forum for the SEPTEMBER HFD...YOU ARE MISSING OUT! The mega kit...is MEGA!
This is just a small preview of items in this kit, not all pieces are shown! HFD26 mega kit

Go see for yourself!! We were fortunate to have some really great designers to help out. Thanks to these awesome ladies, it is a fantastic kit! All you have to do is follow the "trail" to each of the CT's blogs to get the pieces required to make your own Layout...post the preview of your LO in the HFD section of the forum and you will get the LINK to download the HUGE mega kit! It's that easy! What are you waiting for? LOL I hope to see you there! Don't forget to say hello! LOL

OH...and before I forget, I have started a Recipe Challenge at the Crafty Scraps Kitchen Forum, too. Why don't you check it out and come join the fun with me?
OK... so I wasn't even thinking of doing my own thing, but Michelle asked me to since I am working on a Scrapbook Cookbook for myself anyway. So we thought, why not let others get in on this fun project too!

Here's the basic of it... You come to the forum, scroll down to Crafty Scraps Kitchen (that would be my little spot in the forum...lol), then you will be directed to my 1st post! When it opens, you will see my preview of the MINI-KIT I made just for you, so you too, can create a recipe LO!

Please read the Challenge rules before participating. It's pretty simple. :-) I promise. *hug*
After you make your LO, upload your preview [72ppi quality and 480ppi wide x 600ppi high] to PHOTOBUCKET or where ever you choose to host your previews. Get the "HTML CODE" link to your image and come back to the FORUM to post your preview. Send me YOUR FULL SIZE Layout to my address given in the forum...and at the end of each month (the 30 th) I'll share a link for you to grab all the Layouts that were shared. Also, I will give you a BONUS for participating. NOPE....not going tell you what it is...you'll have to participate to get it. :-)

OH! And most of all...this is GREAT NEWS... CraftyScraps is having a 50% off sale until Sunday the October 7th...HURRY on over there...you won't want to miss this sale!

Click below to go there!

Also, I want to remind you, that SKC [scrap kit challenge] has ended for the FALLING IN LOVE mega-kit, but you can still get the kit from each designer, if you haven't done that already. Don't delay...as I don't know how long they will be available. :-) We are now working on the OCTOBER challenge... come on over and play with us...this has got to be a FUN and exciting kit...I mean you can make it for Halloween, for Fall, for Thanksgiving...and all of the above! Check out the colors we are using! I LOVE IT!

ScrapKitChallenge_October'12

Can you even imagine the pieces you could design with this kit? Come on over and join in the fun! I hope to see you there... Part 1 is due in a couple of weeks...so hurry! *hug*

One last reminder...Maurine is hosting another awesome RECIPE CARD CHALLENGE at Digital Scrapbooking Studio Forum Just scroll down to the section called "the studio challenges" and in there you will choose the month [October 2012] and then the Recipe Challenge. Tell Maurine that Candie sent you...lol
Here's a preview of the awesome kit we are using this month!

The theme is for Trick or Treat or Halloween/Fall recipes.

Isn't this a really cute kit? I LOVE IT..Yep...going to do a recipe or two...my first choice will probably be Popcorn Balls...remember those? My kids use to LOVE these! You'll have to join in the fun to get these awesome recipes! Come on over! I hope to see you there!

And now, if you have gotten this far, you will be glad you did...as I am sharing something I made from my MINI-KIT you get for participating in the Crafty Scraps Kitchen Recipe Challenge. Wow! Say that 10 times fast!!! *wink*
It's called, you guessed it... Fall-Thanksgiving! I hope you like it and will decided to join me in making more recipe pages for OUR scrapbook cookbook!

DOWNLOAD HERE

Ok, so I now that I have written you a book! Why don't you come and see us at some of these forums...and PLAY with us? I seriously do hope you will.

ONE more thing before I go. I am working on getting together a MEGA kit to put into different stores for sale for a CHARITY kit for Michelle at Crafty Scraps. I will elaborate on that more when I am ready to post about it. She is in seriously bad health and LONG STORY short, she is in need of a KIDNEY TRANSPLANT...if any designers are reading this, PLEASE, PLEASE contact me, if you would like to help. I would appreciate it so much, and I KNOW Michelle would too. May GOD BLESS you all who help out. [MORE TO COME ON THIS TOPIC... :-) I PROMISE!]

Take care, and I hope to see you again, soon. May God Bless you all and Keep you Safe until then.

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PS...I didn't proof read...Please notify me if you find any errors or need a link fixed. Thanks. And thanks for understanding. :-)

A few more FREEBIES and some great news!

2012-09-21T16:39:00.001-07:00

Wow, do I have some freebies for you! If you like collecting QP's then you are in the right spot. :-)

Let me start off by reminding you that Crafty Scraps is having a bunch of Challenges going on in the forum...I am SURE you can find one or more to do! You name it, they probably have it or something like it! LOL

I participate in helping to design the HFD kits, since I've been a CT for Crafty Scraps. This is the Second HUGE MEGA kit that I have participated in, and let me tell you it is HUGE!

Here's how it works. You will SNAG your 1st pieces from Crafty Scraps blog, then from there she will tell you where the next stop is to find more treasured pieces, and so on and so on....eventually, you will be directed back to me, and then I will send you to the next person, (I'll tell you that in a minute *wink*).
After you have collected all the pieces (I believe there are 14 this month!), then the Last stop will send you to the forum, where you can get the rules and what to do. Basically, you just create one Layout using the pieces you find and then post at the Crafty Scraps forum and WAA-LAA, you are eligable for this HUGE MEGA kit! It's that easy!

Here is the HFD FREEBIE

Be sure you don't miss out on this kit...and NOT ALL of the pieces of this kit are shown, it's that HUGE!

I can't wait to see what you all make! Hurry! I'm excited to see what you make! :-)

OH! While you are in the forum, be sure to keep checking the CT Freebie QP's. I plan to start posting more of my QP's there, too. *wink*

Before I move on, I also wanted to remind you that Michelle, of Crafty Scraps, has a HUGE selection of goodies in her store at Crafty Scraps Store. The Prices are AWESOME, too! Make sure you visit and see what all you can find...You will be glad you did! You better make sure you have some time to spend shopping / browsing! Seriously!! *wink*

Now...the next thing I wanted to share with you is also, in the Crafty Scrap Forum there is a challenge for a Bordom Buster Brag Book that I make a couple of pages for too. You know what a Brag Book is, right? One us mamaw's can carry in our purse and show off our little darlings anytime we find someone who will look! LOL I know I do! LOL These pages are 7-inches wide x 5-inches high, so convenient to carry in your car, purse, suit case, where ever you go so you can show people your family, or just have them with you. :-) Here is a LO I made using my niece, Diana and some scenic photos from one of her vacations. I just love this LO...Thanks Diana for all the lovely scenic photos you shared with me, too! *hug*

I made this page using the special kit by Crafty Scraps, just for the Sept. 2012 BB Chalenge

Cute huh? I love this one...I might have to re-do this in an 8x10 so I can include it in my album...or I just might use this 5x7 and work around it. :-)

I also made a 2nd one for this BB8-Brag Book Challenge... I didn't make a LO this time, just the QP, here's the preview

I really like this one! Can you believe it...they are made from the same KIT! You will definitely have to go to that challenge and see if you can make a page or 2 too! And I you will get all of these BB8-bb pages if you do. Be sure you go read and find out more for yourselves. :-)

There is one more thing I want to show you before I leave the NEWS area...lol

I used elements from the HFD26 Challenge kit and made this awesome QP!

Isn't this a cute page?!!! I love this kit...so if you want to design your're own QP or LO, too, get on over to Crafty Scraps Forum and get to BLOG HOPPING to find the HIDDEN pieces you need to make your own LO/QP for the challenge. Then POST it in the forum and you, too, will be able to make pages like this one! OH! You say you would like this QP? Well, guess what? If you CLICK on the preview, it will take you to the download page! How cool is that? LOL :-) Don't forget to leave some love, let me know I am appreciated. *wink*

Now for the last and really good news... I applied with a designer to be a Script Tester for her. At this time she doesn't have anything available. And that's ok...I can wait! LOL She did add me to her BACK-UP list, meaning if she needs a back-up person to test for her, I would be one of those. YES! I was so thrilled to hear that! I am excited to get to be a tester for her one day, her work is AWESOME! Who, you ask? First, let me show you what I am talking about. I used one of her FREEBIE kits to make a LO for my brother's 50th Wedding Anniversary album. See what you think about her art work. ***hang on, I'll tell you in a second...geeese...lol** The kit used is called A ROYAL WEDDING

Isn't this artwork awesome? Here's a preview of the kit I used...(pssst, it's part of a BLOG train, you can still SNAG it! Go get it! LOL)

I LOVE this kit and it was perfect for the colors I needed. The little Bride and Groom, that are sitting on the CAKE in my LO above, you can purchase the SCRIPT and I think the Template, too, in one of the stores Pink sells at. Be sure to check her blog out to get more info on that. The list is on the right side of her blog.

OK...I give...by now, I am sure you guessed who the new Designer is. I want to be a TESTER of her scripts, yes, it is Pinks Poetic Scraps and you really, really should go visit her blog and don't forget to stop by her stores too!! They are AWESOME!! Tell her Candie sent y'a. LOL

If you like my LO page and would like the matching QP, I have permission from Pinks Poetic Scraps to share it with you! It is for your own PERSONAL use, only. As is everything I share here, unless otherwise stated. :-) I do not design everything I use in my shares, and all of the TOU's are different, so the safest way for me, is to keep it on a PERSONAL USE level. I hope you understand. *hug*

Here's the preview of the QP I made from my LO.

Don't forget, leave me some "love" when you download. *wink* That let's me know if you like it or not. And tells me if I should keep sharing or not. *wink*

The next QP I would like to share with you is called HOT COCOA TIME, this kit was created by Crafty Scrap's own Michelle. Here's the preview of this cute kit.

Here's a LO I made using this kit...

If you would like the matching QP, just click on the QP's preview for the link.

I would love to see what you do with this one, I KNOW Crafty Scraps' Michelle would too! Please feel free to share any LO's you might make using any of these QP's. We really would like to see them. *hug*

The next one I have for you Is called "Gingers", these are individual embies not a kit. I just picked from here and there and threw this one together. I made a LO of this one for my Recipe Cookbook [remember, I'm working on one?]. LOL Here's a preview of my recipe page.

And here's a preview of the QP I made from this LO

If you would like this QP, just click on the preview below. :-)

Ok, I think that is all I have at this time. Be sure you come back and visit me again real soon. I'm trying to get some more pages for the 50th Wedding Anniversary Album finished as well as working on my Scrapbook Cookbook too. Take care, and I do hope you have LOTS of fun shopping at Crafty Scraps and Pinks Poetic Scraps. OH...and don't forget there is a challenge (Mega Scrap Kit) going on over at Scrap Kit Challenge. It's now at Facebook and you can see all the designers who participated and snag their portions of this kit. Here's a preview of my part as a reminder...Look in my last couple of post for more details if you want and for the downloads for my part. *wink*

Does this ring a bell now? LOL Get on over there and get to snagging! Make a LO or QP or two and share with us at the Facebook site. We would LOVE to see them!

Take care...and as I said drop back soon to see me again. Thank you for coming. Maybe God Bless you and Keep you Safe till next time. *hugz*

PS...I think I pre-posted this by accident, if it did, I'm sorry, I hit POST instead of LINK...lol Sorry. My bad! LOL

Freebie-Freebie! Did I say Freebie???

2012-09-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, you heard right, talking about a great FREEBIE, it's that time again!
There's a NEW KID IN TOWN and it's called.... [**drum roll please**]...lol

***New Hide Find Design Challenge at Crafty Scraps Forum***

It is the 15th of the month again already. Do you know what that means?
That means time for a new HFD Challenge at the Crafty Scraps Forum.
This Month's Theme is ***Scrapbooking*** It starts at Michelle's Blog.
You start buzzing from one CT's Blog to another until you have collected all 14 pieces.
The last stop will direct you to Michelle's Forum where you will get the Challenge Rules.
Post a layout that meets the requirements and collect this gorgeous Mega Kit for Free.

and these beautiful papers too! :-)

Everyone loves collecting Freebies, right?. Don't miss out on this one. It is HUGE I tell you!! :-)
Here's a sneak-preview of my pieces...can you figure out what they are? NO? Then go ahead & download them to find out! *wink*

Here are my pieces: **HINT**there are 2-downloads! Be sure you get both! :-)

Your next stop is: Kathy

Have fun and GOOD LUCK! I can't wait to see what you do with these "hidden pieces" :-)
HURRY UP, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS CHALLENGE! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU PLAYED ALONG! :-)

Also, before I go, I had my FLU shot today [my first] and I am NOT feeling so hot, so this is going to be short n sweet. I'll bet you wish I felt this way all the time...huh? ROFL...Seriously, some people it doesn't bother, and some of us it does. :-( Hopefully I will be more like myself tomorrow. :-)
Anyway, as I was saying...lol... I made a cute QP to share with you all, I think I posted it on my last blog...or maybe at the Crafty Scraps Forum FREE Quick Pages...But just in case I didn't, I am posting here.

Before I do, I want to tell you, be sure YOU GO VISIT CRAFTY SCRAPS FORUM, check out all the challenges, & be sure to play a few while you are there...OH!! And you better plan to be there a while...You'll see what I mean when you get there! Check it out... You can thank me later...lol Just kidding! *wink*

Here's the preview of the QP I made. I used several of the single EMBIES from Crafty Scraps and also several of the kits she has to offer, as well! See, you don't have to use JUST ONE KIT when you design! lol
I called this one... MULTI-KITS...because that is just what it is! Cute, huh?! I love that little bear! :-)

maybe I should have called it...."How does YOUR Garden grow?" LOL

I am sure I am missing something, I seem to always remember AFTER I have posted! LOL And feeling the way I do, I would BANK on it! LOL

OH...I did make a comforting dish recipe for the Recipe Card challange... Have you been there yet? NO...winter is coming, and cold & flu season with it...you better get in on this one, it just might come in handy to have some of these "COMFORT" or GET WELL foods! Right? I'm sure Maurine would love to hear from you as she is re-cooping right now, herself. :-( Maurine, if you are reading this, I do hope you get well soon. :-) *hug*

Here's a Preview of the card I made...if you want this recipe, you will HAVE to come check us out at Digital Scrapbooking Studio froum, for the Recipe Card Challange!

OK...I think that's it...You all have a great weekend...finally it is cooling down back here in the TRI-STATE...lol I am so glad to see the 100's and 90's behind us...one day here or there is ok...but weeks at a time...I don't like it! LOL

God Bless you and Keep you safe...Please feel free to drop me a line...ANYTIME...or just say "HI". And I want to say a very special THANKS to those of you who do. *hugs* Thank You SOOOO much!

C Y'a next time. :-)

Another Freebie and some GREAT NEWS!

2012-09-12T20:56:00.003-07:00

Well, good evening! At least it is here! LOL I am not going to discuss a whole lot other that what I have to share with you and the GREAT NEWS! LOL

YEP, you heard me...GREAT NEWS! Crafty Scraps is having a GREAT sale until Sunday. Yep...you got it...they are giving your 50% off of anything and everything in the store! So be sure you check this one out! This is ONE sale you will NOT want to miss out on! Get on over there before it's too late. Check it out...here are some samples of what is on sale!

"Listen up...I picked from a few of the FREEBIES I found at Crafty Scraps Froum and some of the kits too! I made a great little QP for you all. Check it out...if you want more quick pages like this one, go visit the forum for them! :)
If you would like the kits and such, like I used to make this page, get on over to the Store to snag them up while the SALE is still on! :-)

Here's the preview of the QP I made.

So, what do you think? Huh? Cute, don't you think? LOL Just click on the preview to get the download link for this QP!

OH! And don't forget...if you spend $5 or more at the store you will get the "Turkey Feathers" kit absolutely FREE..

So there you go! You get yet an even better BARGAIN! Hurry on over to Crafty Scraps Store before it's too late!

If you have NOT played the HFD challenge yet...OH YOU ARE MISSING OUT!

You would not believe the size of this kit! Get on over to CRAFTY SCRAPS blog and get started! There is only 2 days left...a new Challenge begins on the 15th! Remember, you need to Visit Crafty Scraps blog to begin the HIDE-FIND-DESIGN challenge! You will be glad you did!

Well, then, I think that's all I have for today....there's more, I'm just too tired to stay up any longer. LOL I will be back sometime between tomorrow and this weekend to post more goodies. Be sure you visit back and tell me all about the GOODIES you got while you were at the SALE!

Have a great tomorrow and I'll see you next time. God Bless and Keep you Safe! :-)

More Great Freebies for You!

2012-09-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

Wow, have I been busy! And your guys get to reap the rewards...so to speak! LOL
Let me get started as there are a LOT of QP's and even more news for you all!

First; let me apologize to you all, for my delay in posting my part2 portion of the SKC Challenge going on. You see, every other week we [the participants] share part-1 [papers], part-2 [frames, journaling, notions, etc], part-3 [all embelishments and remaining pieces] and for part-4 we make QP's [quick pages] to go with the kits we all have made for this challenge. So, by the end of the 2-month [8-weeks] you should have a MEGA KIT! And I do mean MEGA KIT! Depending on how many designers participate and how big their portions are. LOL So, it's not too late for you to join in. You still have time to get in on the DESIGNING of this kit. This kit's theme is "Falling in Love". It is so pretty, at least what I have seen is. Anyway, my point is, I missed sharing my PART-2 with you all, so guess what, since we are in the process of doing PART-3, I am giving you both parts today! HUH? huh?...How do you like those "apples"? LOL Just click on the DOWNLOAD button below the previews to get the download links. Make sure you get ALL of the downloads. [If there is more than one download for the parts shared, you will see a download button for each part. (NO DUPLICATES and no other share sites, just one...lol)

FALLING IN LOVE_part2

Part-2a

Part-2b

Be sure you download BOTH to get all of the pieces! *wink*

FALLING IN LOVE_part3

Part-3a

Part-3b [alpha]

Don't forget to come back in a couple of weeks for the final parts. :-)

Second; I am also in a Quick Page Collection Challenge that I did for Digital Scrap Station. Talk about an awesome kit!
It's not your usual cutsie or dainty type kit...it's a NORMAL LIFE type of kit and I LOVE it! It's pretty and nicely done! Here's a preview of the kit, Farmer's Market, that you will get to use, if you decide to participate!

FARMER'S MARKET_by Scrappy Cats

The kit was made by Scrappy Cats, and a wonderful designer! I made the QP first and then decided to make a LO for myself as well. I really like it, and since it's made of farm items, I decided to use it for one of my Scrapbook Recipes. Yep, I scrapped my Pretzel Salad recipe. I got this recipe from my neace, Marilyn, while she was back here on her vacation.

Here's a preview of the recipe page

Remember to click on the QP's preview below, if you want the QP.

and since I had to make an 8-inch x 8-inch for the challange, here's the QP in that size for that too.

again, click on the preview for the download link. :-)

Be sure you hurry over to the DSS forum to get this FREE kit and make your own memories come to life! Or you can do like me and make your own recipe pages! LOL

Third; I want to tell you about the Recipe Card Challenge going on over at Digital Scrapbooking Studio. Yep, I have been playing along since April, and LOVING every recipe I have made and received! It is NOT too late for you to hurry on over and get started. Our Challenge leader had surgery yesterday, and needs some LOVE. How about it, get on over there, join the fun and the Theme for this month is GET WELL or COMFORT foods. Wish Maurine a speedy recovery while you are there. I know she will love it! *wink* I haven't made anything yet, but here is a preview of the kit we are using this month to make the Recipe cards with.

And now Last but certainly not least, the best is yet to come! LOL Yes, I am CT'ing for Crafty Scraps an I have been a busy little beaver. LOL I have quite a few QP's to share with you today and I want to remind you to get over to Crafty Scraps Blog to get started. Yes, The HFD Challenge is still going on. But it is coming to an end really soon...so hurry! You won't want to miss out on this Challenge. It is so EASY to find the pieces from each designers blog and then...well, go visit Michelle at Crafty Scraps Blog and find out. You will be so GLAD you did. *wink* HINT...you just might pick up a few FREEBIES while you are there, too!
OK.. first, I made a LO [layout] using Crafty Scraps kit, Turkey Feathers.

Yep, it's as cute as it sounds! LOL

It is in the store now...and I do believe if you spend $5 or more in purchases, you can get this cute kit absolutely FREE! Yep, you heard me.... FREE!! Here is the preview of the LO I made for myself

These are 3 of my 6 grand-babies. Aren't they cute?! Of course I think so, I'm their Mamaw! LOL

Yes, I made a QP to share with you, too. You can click on the QP's preview for the download link. :)

I also made a LO for myself using another of Crafty Scraps kits, called; WILSON.

Isn't this a PRETTY kit? I love it...and I am NOT a PINK fan, but I love this one!

Here's a preview of the LO I made,

This is a picture of the 50ty anniversary cake...YUMMMMY!!

If you would like the QP I made, just click on the preview below for the download link. :-)

NO, I'm not finished, are you tired of clicking? LOL Ahhh, shake it out, and let's get started. :-)
Now let me tell you, this kit is so darn cute...but then I am a sucker for gingerbread people. LOL Yes, you guessed it, I made a LO using another of Michelle's cute kits. This one is called; Ginger Bake and here's a preview of this kit...

Here's a preview of the LO I made for myself. Got y'a...it is not a LO of people! LOL I used it to make my Lasagna Recipe for my Cookbook! LOL Here's a preview of the recipe page.

Of course this is not a good page for a QP/LO...so I made a second version for that purpose.

I used some of the photos I took at the 50th Wedding Anniversary, Bob & Viva seems to liked it! :-)

And if you want the QP I made from this kit just click on the preview below for the download link.

Another kit I used to make a LO again, for myself, is called Across the Border. Now this one is really cute, too! They all are! LOL Here's a preview of this kit;

and here is a preview of the LO I made...

If you want the QP I made you can click on the QP preview for the download link. :-)

And finally...yes...this is the last one for today...lol I made a beautiful LO for my brother's 50th Wedding Anniversary and want to share the LO I made with you. This one has the frame my sister and I gave them for one of their gifts, it has their original WEDDING photo on the left and the 50th photo on the right. You'll see.

This kit is called A Woman's Little Touch and it is so pretty! Dainty, if you will. Here's a preview of this kit.

If you like what you see and would like this QP to make your own memories, you can grab it by clicking on the QP preview for the download link.

Well, I think that is about all I have for you for today...enough to last you until next time, right? Besure you visit these sites and get in on these AWESOME challenges...and maybe you can SHARE with me!
Take care and until next time, be good and May God Bless You and Yours and keep you all SAFE! *hugs*

Lots 'O Freebies! Check it out!

2012-09-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

Yes, I have lots to share today be sure you read my WHOLE blog today! Not much chit chat, just info and posting! :-) Let's get started!

First, let me start of by telling you, I am one of the designers participating in the Scrap Kit Challenge, well, if the other designer's kits are anything like mine, you are going to LOVE this mega-kit. It's called FALLING IN LOVE and I am falling in love with what I have seen! Part 1 [or the papers] was to be up two weeks ago! I know, I am running behind. Here's my preview of my papers, and if you like what you see, you can grab them by clicking on the preview below. If you want the other designer's kits you will need to visit the Facebook page for their download links. :-)

In a couple of days the 2nd part of this kit will be available. Things like the frames, fasteners, pins, etc. Here's a preview of what I have for that (as always NOT ALL pieces are shown, this just gives you an idea.)

And after the 17th of September, I think it's the 17th...lol we will be sharing the 3rd part. This is a preview of mine. (I know, it's not suppose to be ready yet! LOL) Now I just need to get busy and make some QP's for the 4th and final share.

It's not too late, come on over and join in the fun! Help us make this the BIGGEST and BEST mega kit ever! I hope to see you there! Start FALLING IN LOVE! *wink*

Remember in my last post, I told you about Crafty Scraps having a big, HUGE, mega kit challenge going on, called "Hide-Find-Design"? Remember?

Well, it's still going on, and you are NOT too late to get in on this challenge, and let me tell you, the mega kit you will win is HUGE and AWESOME! If you take the challenge you will win this!

Hurry on over to Crafty Scraps blog to find our more about it.

Also, Crafty Scraps has a GREAT deal going on in her store right now, if you spend $5 or more, you will get this Gorgeous Kit for FREE! That's right FREE! It's called TURKEY FEATHERS.

Isn't this a great kit? Hurry over to the store and pick up your copy today! :-)
There is so much more going on at Michelle's blog too! Be sure to visit her and get in on the HFD CHALLENGE and any of the other challenges that catch your eye...you will be glad you did!
PSSST, this is one of the reasons I have been so busy! LOL "HAVING FUN!"

Moving along...lol If you remember, I told you I was also in a challenge over at Digital Scrapbooking Studio. They have a Recipe Card Challenge going on there each month. Here's a preview of the card I made this month, I really wanted to make more, but unexpected things came up. :-(

If you have not participated in this challenge before you really should. I have gotten a lot of awesome recipes from here and some I have been looking for, for years! If this is your first time, here's what you do, purchase your 1st kit [for the challenge] from the store (they are very cheep for getting you started, I think mine was like 3.00). The you make your recipe card with the kit [you purchased] provided for that month and every month after that, the challenge kits are FREE! Yes, FREE! Maurine will send you a code for you to get the kit for free at the beginning of each month, but only if you shared at least one card with the group. Go check it out for yourself! I am LOVING it! :-)

OK...on with more of the goodies...nope, I'm not finished yet! lol
I have a few more QP's I want to share with you. I made another recipe page for my Scrapbook cookbook. I used kits made by Crafty Scraps, For this particular page, I used the kit, "Ginger Bake" for my Lasagna Recipe.

HOMEMADE CLASSIC LASAGNA

Here's the Layout [LO] I made using this kit. I used photos from my brother, Bobby and his wife, Viva's 50th wedding anniversary party on the 18th of August. Their daughter, Teresa, had planned this for 3 yrs! It was awesome, I am told it lasted until after midnight! The had Karaoke and even Fire Works! I left to come back to Ohio sometime after 5:00. :-( If you would like the QP [without all of my personal stuff on it...lol] you can get it by clicking on my LO preview below.

I made another QP, this one is still in an 8x8 format, I will be redoing it in an 8x10 since that is how I scrap.

I used Crafty Scrap's kit Teach Me~Boy to make this page and of course I made a LO of my oldest grand daughter, Destiny. :-) Here's the preview of the kit, "Teach Me~Boy"

and here's a prevew of the QP I made

and if you want to download the 8x8 QP just click on Destiny's LO below.

I know she's my grand daughter, but isn't she cute!? I love my babies, can you tell? LOL

Don't forget to head on over to Crafty Scraps and the Forum and pick up a LOT of goodies! You will be glad you did...and here are a few previews of what's new in the store, too!

This is just the TIP of the ice-berg! Go check out her store, you will be so glad you did!

I think that's all I have for today, if I forgot anything, I'll try to get it next time I post. Take care, and God Bless you all, Be safe and enjoy your holiday, if you celebrate, that is. Happy Labor Day All! :-)

PSSST...my 42nd wedding anniversary is on Wednesday, the 5th. I never thought I would see the 5th year, much less the 42 yrs! LOL My hubby is a good man, or I would not be with him. *wink* I just hope he can say the same for me. LOL Just thought I would share that with you all. :-)

OH...and it's so late now, so I am NOT going to proof read this...I JUST hope I didn't make any mistakes. I hate when I do. So...if you find an error...PLEASE tell me. *hugs*

FHD25 Challenge at Crafty Scraps is here!

2012-08-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today begins the New Hide Find Design Challenge at the Crafty Scraps Forum .

Hello again to everyone! It is the 15th of the month again already.
That means time for a new HFD Challenge at the Crafty Scraps Forum.
This Month's Theme is "Back 2 School"
You will need to start at Michelle's Blog , find her parts for the HDF25 Challenge, and she will tell you where your next stop will be. Once you find out who/where you need to go, you are on your way!
Start buzzing from one CT's Blog to another until you have collected all 14 pieces.
The last stop will direct you to Michelle's Forum where you will get the Challenge Rules.
Post a layout that meets the requirements and collect this gorgeous Mega Kit for Free.

Talk about a MEGA KIT, this one is!

Everyone loves collecting Freebies. Don't miss out on this one.
Here are my 2-pieces: **both are in one download** :-)

Your next stop is: Sandrine's Blog, and once you find your goodies from her, she will tell you your next stop, and so on until you get to the last stop which will take you the the Forum. GOOD LUCK! There are a LOT of goodies in the "REQUIRED" folder, you will have fun designing a LO!

OH...did I forget to mention, this kit comes with an awesome alpha, too. Want to sneak peak?

Isn't this a cute alpha! It could be yours, but you have to PLAY to win. What are you waiting for? Start BLOG - HOPPING! LOL *hugz*

That's all I have for today, and you have enough to keep you busy. LOL Be sure to come back and share your awesome LO's with us! May God Bless you all and Keep you Save until Next time. *hug*

Crafty Scraps QP freebies

2012-08-12T17:23:00.000-07:00

OMGosh! I have to say, I have been sooooo busy! Wow, have your kids started back to school yet? Ours start back this coming Wednesday. I am so ready! LOL

I noticed in my last post, that I neglected to share a QP I had made with you. I am so sorry. I was trying so hard to NOT forget anything, and I did! LOL Well, if you are reading this, then you will know I am sharing the QP today! It was from the challenge I did at Digi Scrap Station. Did any of you head over there and snag the awesome kit by Gail Cook? If not, you really should! It's called "Summer Sunshine". I loved the colors in this one, and I am NOT a green fan! :-) Here's the preview again, of the QP and if you want this one, just click on the DOWNLOAD button below the preview. :-)

Summer Sunshine_kit by Gail Cook

Again, I am so sorry I didn't post a link for this one. Hope you Enjoy! :-)

As you learned from my last blog post, if you read it that is...lol. I am now a CT-member for Crafty Scraps. There is a TON of things going on in the forum there. All you need to do is just choose one...or all! LOL As you know I have made a few QP's and LO's from doing the challenges. Go check them out for yourselves, you will be glad you did! :-)

Did you get a chance to get in on the HFD24 Challenge? NO? Oh, you really need to go check that one out, ASAP! Yep, it ends on the 15th, actually I would say the 14 [Tuesday] is the last day to participate...HURRY! You still have time! LOL

Here's a preview of the LO I made for this challenge, of course it was before I joined Crafty Scraps CT-Team. I can still play, I just can't win. :-( That's ok, I am a CT-Team member, that makes me a winner!

And, if you HURRY, go HUNT, FIND and DESIGN your own LO, you could be the winner of this awesome MEGA kit for the July-Aug Challenge... So hurry, go find the pieces!! Click on the preivew to go to the forum! *wink*

Once you get to the forum, just scroll down till you find HIDE-FIND-DESIGN *wink*

The 15th is when the NEW HFD25 Challenge begins and boy do we have a surprise for you. YEP, I am in on this one. I will have a couple of downloads for you to grab here, too! Be sure you check back on Wednesday. *wink*. Actually, you will want to start at Crafty Scraps blog and go from there. *hint*

When you have everything scooped up from all the participating blogs, then you will be ready to design your own LO and send it to Michelle. Go read the rules at Crafty Scraps blog., you will be glad you did, and it's so E-A-S-Y!

[PSSST... once the challenge is OVER, I will share my QP I made from my LO with you. *wink*]

Today, I am giving you a few QP's from a couple of kits I got from Crafty Scraps Store. One is called "Ginger BBQ", this kit is so adorable! It reminds me of one another kit Crafty Scraps had a few years back, I liked that one a lot, but LOVE this one! LOL

GINGER BBQ_by: Crafty Scraps

If you like what you see, head on over to CRAFTY SCRAPS so you can PLAY too! :-)

Here's a preview of the 1st QP/LO I made. I made a recipe page for myself out of this one.

The recipe is called "Picnic Potato Salad", and it is so good! Even if I do say so myself. :-)

If you like this QP and would like it for yourself just click on this PREVIEW below to download. :-)

And if you want this 2nd QP, you know the drill. ;-)... Click on the IMAGE below. :-)

And I also made another recipe page out of my QP! Imagine that! LOL This kit is called Cocoa Red and you can now get this one at the Crafry Scraps Store. I love the colors Michelle used in this kit and the embelishments are so adorable, as is all of her kits!

COCOA RED_by: Crafty Scraps

Aren't these little puppies just too cute? LOL You just want to HUG 'em!

Look at these awesome PRINTS! They gave me a lot of ideas! *wink*

Now this is one paper pack that's a MUST! Look at those glitters! And yes, there are felt papers too! :-)

Here is the preview of the LO I made, and of you would like the matching QP, just click on it below the Recipe LO.

This recipe is called HOME MADE FUDGE POPS [it's so easy to make, too!]

Your kids will LOVE you for making these for them... Pssst, you can also use the 3-oz plastic cups instead of a mold. Thought you might like to know that. :-)
Here's the QP if you would like it to make your own recipe page or use it to capture those special moments.

Ok, give me a second, am I forgetting anything again? Ummm, I'll be right back. *wink* Yummmm, nope! I believe that's it for today...OH! I almost forgot! There is a cute alpha that goes with this Cocoa Red kit. Yes, that's right, it goes with this kit!

Now, isn't that cute? LOL I think this kit is a must! Don't you? What are you waiting for? Head on over to Crafty Scraps Store, and don't forget to go to Craftys Scraps forum too! HURRY, you have 2 days left to take the challenge! :-) Good luck!

May God Bless and Keep you Safe until next time. Be sure to show us what you make! *hugz*

HFD24 Challenge at Crafty Scraps....

2012-08-07T19:33:00.001-07:00

Hello! Have I got new for you all!
First let me tell you this much, we just finished the RECIPES over at Digi Scrap Studio (DSS) in the forum it is called Recipe Card Challenge (RCC). Talking about some AWESOME recipes! Let me tell you, if you are not a member, you are missing out!! I can not wait to try some of these out! Personally, I think these are as good if not better than a magazine I subscribe to (for the recipes! lol). You have really got to hop on over there and check these out! This month is ICE CREAM or other COLD TREATS, DRINKS or DESSERTS! Yep, it is going to be AWESOME! Here's a preview of the AWESOME kit you get when you sign up to play along!

Now tell me this is not an adorable kit!! I LOVE this group and the kits Maurine makes are so cute and PERFECT for the 4x6 inch cards we make! All are 300 pixels per inch so you get GREAT quality print outs! Did I mention, you get GREAT recipes, too? LOL

You better not miss this one, especially if you are a DESSERT lover like me! I can't wait to get started! Come over and join in the fun!

Also, We have finished our MEGA kit TRAVELING TO TROPICAL SUNSETS [TTTS] at Scrap Kit Challenge [SKC], and let me tell you, this was a gorgeous kit! HUGE but gorgeous! I am so glad that I was a part of this one. Did you get to visit all of the designers blogs or the Facebook Forum? I'm not sure, but I think you can still snag those pieces.
You better hurry, we are working on a NEW kit now, called FALLING IN LOVE, and this one will run up into October! Wow...where had time gone! The first part of this kit is to be finished and ready to share by the 18th of August! So, besure you get in on this one! It could be a BACK to School theme too...but I think I am leaning on a FALL theme for myself. :-)
Anyway, get on over there so you won't miss out on that HUGE kit either! Better yet, come join us and help to design the kit! See you there!

Now, did I forget anything...OH YES! One more thing, Kathy is heading up an awesome QP challenge as well at Digi Scrap Station [DSS] where you tell her in the forum you would like to make a QP (yep, just one is all you need to make) and she will send you info on how to download the kit. It's that easy!

Here's a preview of the QP I made

And here is the KIT you get to work with made by Gail Cook [awesome designer!]...

This was so much fun for me. Did you snag the QP I made yet? You should have. LOL

Get on over there and JOIN in the fun, this is a great way to get some GREAT kits for your personal use for making your own LO's or QP's!

Now, last but not least...Some of you know that I use to be a CT Member for Crafty Scraps a couple of year back. I stopped just before I stopped working in PSP. I think I just had BURN OUT or something...I do KNOW life was taking over what with a NEW grand baby and all. Anyway, things have calmed down a bit and starting to fall back into place. I think I am getting my MOJO back too...we'll see. LOL

The point is, I am back with Michelle at Crafty Scraps and she was kind enough to have me back on her team! YEA!! TY Michelle! She is the BEST person you could ever want to know or be friends with...believe me...I KNOW! She is just a total Sweet Heart...I can't say enough good about her, really! :-)

I have been busy trying to get back into the groove of things, a lot has changed, and some hasn't, but for me, the new challenges, etc. are a little work, but with Michelle's help, I'm getting back into the swing of things.:-)

So...here we go... Right now, there is a GREAT challenge going on in the forum...SEVERAL CHALLENGES actually, you pick which or all you want to do! :-) This particular one I am talking about right now is the ***New Hide Find Design Challenge at Crafty Scraps Forum***

As it is on the the 15th of the month [each month] when a NEW challenge begins, you will need to hurry to catch the one for JULY-AUGUST! :-) HFD24

That means on the 15th of each month it is time for a new HFD Challenge at the Crafty Scraps Forum.

This Month's Theme is ***My Girl*** [I think...lol]

Start at Michelle's Blog [**HINT** look for the JULY 15th post]

Start buzzing from one CT's Blog to another until you have collected all 8 pieces.

The last stop will direct you to Michelle's Forum [Scroll down till you find HIDE, FIND, DESIGN where you will get the Challenge Rules.

Post a layout that meets the requirements and collect this gorgeous Mega Kit for Free.

Everyone loves collecting Freebies. Don't miss out on this one.

Your next stop is: Michelle's Blog

OH...before I forget! LOL Here's the QP I made for this challenge!

[download this QP by clicking on the HFD Download button]

Wow! Was that a lot or what? LOL Look for me to post more often now...as I make more LO's or QP's from Michell's awesome kits, she is giving me permission to SHARE them here with you! Isn't that great? Be sure you visit back often! Of just sign up for my newsletter, it will notify you when I have posted something to my blog. :-)

Have a GREAT day/evening (depending on where you live...lol). May God Bless each of you and keep you safe. Until next time, be good, and give someone special to you a HUG! Everyone can use one :-)

FREEBIE! Traveling to Tropical Sunsets_QP01!

2012-07-29T17:25:00.002-07:00

Yep, I finally got all permissions I needed to share my QP with you once again! It is awesome that I can! Personally, I was so partial to this one! I'm so glad everyone came through. Of course these can NOT be shared by you, they are ONLY for your own personal use. If anyone wants these QP's [which are made by using kits from other designers], they will have to visit our Facebook page to get the links, and of course here for the ones I make.

I just wanted to make sure everyone understands that. I can not give you permission to share anyone else's work, only mine. :-)

Here's the preview (once again) so you can see if you want it or not.

If you like this one, and want to snag it, just click the Download button, below. :-)

Be sure you visit our Facebook page to get all of the kits and QP's! It is a huge and awesome kit! All of the designers have done a fantastic job on their kits! I think this is probably my favorite kit yet! LOL You will have to go see for yourselves.

PSSSSST, Hey you, yes you.....there is a NEW 2-month challenge coming up in a couple of days, why don't you come join us, and have some fun, too!

I was hoping to get another recipe card made before this month's challenge ends, but I little doubt it will happen. There is just too much going on. It seems like summer just started a couple of weeks ago. Where has the time gone? The kids will be starting back to school in 2 weeks and 2 days! OMG! I am so ready for that!! LOL I'll miss them, but the peace and quiet is so welcomed too.

Of course after that ordeal with my hubby and his heart, the peace and quiet will be much welcomed!!

Until I get something else made for you, this is all I have today. Make sure you don't loose out...check out our FACEBOOK page to complete the TRAVELING TO TROPICAL SUNSETS kit, the QP's are up now! LOL This challenge ends today, I think...so hurry!!!

And then you don't want to miss out on the awesome RECIPES being shared over at DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK STUDIO. There are some AWESOME recipes being shared this month too! Remember I told you the theme this month was BREAD or Honey or Peanutbutter! Well, the sky is the limit! Go see for yourself....join in on the fun next month! If you hurry, you might still get in this month...I'm not sure. :-(

And lastly, but not least...Kathy has a GREAT QP challenge going on every month at DIGI SCRAP STATION, that's where I made my last QP I shared. The kit to use was called "Vintage America" by

Jodi Watson, otherwise known as Throwing Some Scraps Around [tssa]. Be sure to check her blog out too...you might be glad you did! I know I was!

That's it...be sure to check ALL of the above links out, I know YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!

See you next time. Be good, and give someone a hug. Everyone needs one! <3

God Bless and Keep you Save until next time. :-)

What a Week! I have a QP freebie for you, too!

2012-07-24T06:21:00.000-07:00

OM Gosh! What a week this has been...well, it all started last Tuesday. Anyway, LONG story short, I had to go with my hubby to the hospital, after his Dr's visit Wednesday afternoon. As it turns out, his blood pressure was WAY TOO HIGH...to the point, she said take him to the hospital and admit him. After many prayers (yes, prayers, that's what works :-), and many people sending them out, I am so thankful for each and every one!) All of his tests and his vitals were all good by Thursday morning! When the Dr came in to see him Thursday morning, she was amazed! I was so thankful for the good news, and I KNEW the LORD was taking care of him. He went for his STRESS test yesterday [Monday] and passed with flying colors! Thank You Jesus! His Dr said if he continues at this rate, he will be able to come off of the acumen-den (blood thinner), but he will probably have to stay on the heart med (keeps his heart regulated) and an anxiety pill for the rest of his life. This is such great news! He is all but in perfect health! OH...and the best thing out of all of this, this incident scared him enough that he is NO LONGER SMOKING! His doctor told him, either you quit, or your next stop will be the grave yard! She couldn't put it more plain! I just LOVE her, she is an awesome Doctor, and yes, she is compassionate and has a great since of humor too. :-)

Anyway, that was the biggest thing this past 7 days. There were other issues, but I handled them and it's all working out. I ask you........Where is MY STRESS PILL???? LOL

At the bottom of this POST you will find the QP I AM sharing from the SKC_TTTS challenge. I apologize for my error in the last post. I thought I had permission from ALL of the designers to share the QP I made, but I was wrong [I'm still waiting on 1-designer]. I am so sorry to both, you and the designers. :-(
Here's a preview of the QP I made using my own kit designs.

prev_Traveling to Tropical Sunsets QP02_by CMann

REMEMBER, you can download this one at the bottom of my post, more info on this below. :-)

And, I finally got time to make a QP from a kit that was shared for a challenge over at Digi Scrap Station, Once you get to the forum, just look for Quick Page Collection Game. :-) Kathy is good about making sure you have at least 1 kit a month to use for these challenges, and the designers of the kits are AWESOME to share them with us.
Once you get the kit, you make a QP in return, for "payment" of the kit [so to speak...lol]...yep, it's that easy and it won't cost you a dime for the beautiful kits, just a little time! OH..one more thing, you must share your QP on your blog, Always check the TOU included with the kits. :-)
The kit I used this month is called VINTAGE AMERICA, and it is sooooo cool! I love this kit. It's made by Throwing Some Scraps Around [tssa] [Jodi Watson], and it's full of VINTAGE [old] elements too!

VINTAGE AMERICA [kit preview]

Anyway, I do hope you will check out the group at the Digi Scrap Station and if you don't want join the QP Collection Game, you might want to try some of the other challenges. :-)

Here's a Preview of the QP I made using the kit for this month,

Vintage America QP01.

If you like this one and want it for your own PERSONAL USE, click the download button below. :-)

That's all I have for today, I haven't gotten all of the designer's permissions [as of this post] to share the QP I made in my last post. If and when I do, I will definitely re-share the QP. Sorry, but my hands are tied on that one. :-(

The Recipe Challenge over at Digital Scrapbooking Studio is still going on! Have you checked it out yet?
Once you are in the Forum, look for The DS Challenges, then look for the challenges for 2012 and then for the Recipe Card Challenge for that month. LOL It's really NOT that hard. :-) OR just click on Recipe Card Challenge to take you there. :-)
There's still time to get in on the FUN! I have seen some AWESOME recipes for this month! I am so excited about getting these! I can't wait! Here's a preview of the cards I have made this month, I hope to get more before the end of the month. We'll see. :-)

Angel Biscuits with HONEY

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie

The theme this month was for BREADS or any recipe that uses Peanut Butter or Honey in them.

Hurry, you don't want to MISS this one! :-)

OMG!!! I almost forgot! I also have a QP to share with you (2-actually..lol) that I made for the Challenge over at Scrap Kit Challenge [SKC]. Since I don't have all the Designer's permissions to share the 1st QP I made, I used my kit to make you a page. There are 2-pages, one has a TIME STAMP on it and the other DOES NOT...they are both in the same zip, so you can do ONE download to get both. Here's a preview and if you want this one, just click on the download button below the preview. :-)

Traveling to Tropical Sunsets QP02_cm'12

**as you can see, this one has the Time Stamp for Aug'08

As always, I would LOVE to see what you make from using my parts of these kits, but it is NOT necessary. Just enjoy your downloads and have fun. Remember, you can NOT share the KITS or any parts of the kit with anyone, send them to SKC over at Facebook to get their own downloads. :-)

As far as I am concerned, you can use MY KIT pieces to design/make your OWN QP's and share them on your blog with others. However, you MUST keep the CREDITS document [provided with the download] with your share, please give credit where credit is due. :-)

That's all I have for you today. As always, if you find an error or that I forgot something (and I might have as this was posted in a hurry), please let me know, so I can fix it. :-)

Have a wonderful Day and I will see you next time. :-) May God Bless you and Keep you safe. Come back to visit me again soon. :-) I'm so glad you found the time to stop by. :-)

Another Freebie for TTTS kit

2012-07-09T10:29:00.000-07:00

I know, Kathy's going to get me for this! LOL Sorry Kathy. I have to POST when I get a chance. :-) These QP's are NOT due until after this coming weekend (July 15th), but I am posting before I forget to share it. You know the old saying, "Out'a sight, out'a mind"...that would fit me to a "T". LOL

As you already know, if you have been following the facebook forum, that there are now 5-designers for this kit. I took a little something from each designer's share and made my first QP. This one only has 1-PHOTO, but I wanted it that way for a reason, as you will see why in my LO-preview. :-)
Here's a preview of the LO I made from my QP...

If you would like the QP, please click on the DOWNLOAD button below the preview.

Sorry, this can not be posted yet. I will let you know when it can be. :-(

Now, moving on...lol I plan to make a couple more, and ending up with more LO's as my previews, as the kids went to Gatlinburg, TN in June for their vacation this year. It was Ava's 1st time to go. Of course I have MORE photos to scrap. LOL

Now, I have been participating in Digital Scrapbooking Studio [DSS] in their Recipe Card Challenge [RCC] and would like to show you what is going on (or should I say show you all the FUN you are missing out on)

Here's how it works,

First you need to join the DSS group, then go to the Forum and to that month's Challenges (in this case, July), look for the Recipe Card Challenge (or any others, too) then sign up to do a recipe card for that month. After you purchase your 1st kit from Maurine's Store [DSS] at very little cost for like 1.50 or something like that. :-) Use that MONTH's kit to design your RECIPE CARD and share the preview with the forum. You will send your actual card [s] to Maurine and she in turn will send ALL cards made for that month to each participant in the first 10-days of the next month. After you purchase your 1st kit and participated in the last challenge, Maurine then sends you an email with a password and link to the new kit for the next month's challenge, that way, you get each kit after the 1st one for FREE [once you have participated in the current month's challenge, that is. Sound like fun? IT IS!!! Go to the FORUM and read all about it!

I have collected so many awesome recipes from doing this. And the June recipes were for POT LUCK...AWESOME!!! This month, July, we are making BREADS, or something using Honey or Peanut Butter. The recipes I have seen so far, I CAN NOT WAIT to try!

Anyway, back on track here, LOL. I made a preview of the recipe cards and extras, [blanks and/or index cards]. I made 2 recipes so far, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie and Angel Biscuits.. You will have to join us to get these. *wink*

Well, I guess this preview is a bit on the SMALL side...lol But you get the picture. LOL

[psssst...if you right mouse click on the image and 'OPEN in NEW TAB', you can get a better preview. :-) ]

We CAN NOT share these recipes [cards] anywhere outside of the group.

So if you want any of these great recipes/cards...Come Join the FUN!

Well, kids until I get more time to get some more QP's made, this is it. I plan to do 1 or maybe 2 more recipe cards too...wish me luck. I wanted to do more than the 1 I made for the JUNE challenge, but I ran out of time. :-(

Take care, hope to see you at SKC (Scrapbook Kit Challenge) and at RCC (Recipe Card Challenge).

Maybe God Bless you and keep you Safe until next time, we meet again. <3

New FREEBIE and a BONUS!

2012-07-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

Oh My Gosh! Did you get that wind storm too?!!! I live in OHIO, Where I live, we did NOT loose our power, but I sure thought we might! It was a bad storm, winds were 69 to 80 plus mph!!! The power outage missed us this time. We got hit a few years ago, our power was out for more than 1 day and that was awful!! There are still many people without service and some without water, too! My heart goes out to all who are having a hard time right now, and it being so HOT, too. I truly feel for them. I hope their service comes back on soon. <3 God Bless each of you and Keep you SAFE during this time. **HUGZ**

I can't stay on here very long, but I wanted to post the rest of my elements to the Traveling To Tropical Sunsets [TTTS] kit. Are you following the FACEBOOK blog? OMG!!! We have had a couple of NEW designers to joins us this time around! This is going to be an AWESOME kit!!! You will NOT want to miss this one!!! Check it out for yourself...and hey, if you have time, come JOIN US and have fun with us!!! *wink*
I know, this portion is not to be posted until tomorrow (July 2nd) but I have 6-kids tomorrow, and you might not get it until ???? if I wait. [your guess is as good as mine!] LOL

Today you will be getting part 3-4 of the elements I made for the TTTS kit. Here's a preview of it...

Download #3

Download #4

BE SURE YOU GET BOTH!! *WINK*

It's mostly Journaling, frames and tags. Some of these are UNIQUE, but you will have to SNAG it to see for yourself. *wink*.

And Last but NOT least, I told you in my last post that I was tubing cars and making the DASH PLAQUES for my brother's annual Sno-Castle car show. Well, today, you are getting a few of these cars for the TTTS bonus.

Download Cars here....

Yes, I know, a LITTLE advertisement for my brother. See, I AM a good sister! LOL Just don't ask Bobby that!!! LOL OH...and if you should make it to the Sno-Castle Crusie-Inn on BROADWAY ST. @ Anderson, Indiana be sure you tell Bobby and Viva that Candie sent you! Who knows, I just might be there myself. LOL I'm not sure yet, too much going on. :-) OH! Did I tell you, you can use these CARS in your own designs as long as they are Flattened/Merged with a frame, tag etc [merged with something, not a stand-alone element], and ARE NOT SOLD in any way. Do not pass them along as a CU item either. Have fun. I have more of these tubed, who knows, I just might share those, too. :-)

I am still working on my Scrapbook Cookbook, and I have more pages made, than I realized! I will be sharing them sooner or later. LOL I'm trying to get them all finished, first. I have a QP from my OLD Apple Dumpling recipe I shared a while back. This one has a sample of the actual Dumpling made from the recipe!

I don't have it uploaded to my 4Shared yet, but when I do, YOU KNOW I will share it with you all. LOL

Here's a better preview of the actual recipe. THIS IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!

Keep watching my blog, you NEVER know when or what I'm going to post next! lol

Take care and Be Safe, God Bless each and everyone of you. See you next time. :-)

Traveling to Tropical Sunsets_freebie elements

2012-06-17T16:17:00.003-07:00

Hello...hello.
My how time flies when you are having fun! LOL I don't know about you all, but this summer is going so fast, I'm afraid to blink! LOL I hope you are having a great summer and enjoying your kids/grandkids. *wink*

Today, I will begin sharing my elements I have made for this kit. I also have another alpha I made to go with this kit...well, I re-vamped it for this kit. LOL I will share parts 1 and 2 of the elements today and the 2nd alpha. In a couple of weeks or by the end of the month, I will give you the rest of the kit and maybe a QP or 2 if I get any made. :-) You know, you could make one and share with me. LOL Or on your blog and send me the link so I can post it here to send peeps to your blog. :-) It's a thought! *wink*

Let's start with the 1st zip, Part1 of 4...lol (told you it was a big kit) . This preview has something from both zips 1 and 2. I don't have one made for parts 3 and 4 yet, but I will. :-)
Traveling to Tropical Sunsets parts 1 & 2...click on the DOWNLOAD buttons and make sure you get BOTH. Enjoy!

PART-ONE

PART-TWO

And last but not least...lol Here's the 2nd Alpha. I think it goes really well with this kit, I hope you do too.

Traveling to Tropical Sunsets_Alpha#2

One more thing, I wanted to let you know, I have found a couple of designers, one is new to me, that has given me permission to use from their designs to create my kits. I just wanted to say a special Thanks to both ladies for their generosity. Thanks to Sharon C and to Granny Enchanted...I really appreciate your kindness and LOVE your talent! Pssst...if you have not visited Granny yet...IT IS A MUST...and let me tell you, if you have NOT joined Sharon's mailing list...YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Both ladies have some really awesome designs. Go see for yourselves!

Please tell them, Candie sent you. LOL Just Kidding *wink*

have you considered getting in on our Scrap Kit Challenge yet? If you want to brush up on your skills or just want to begin designing kits, this is the PLACE you want to be! That's why I'm here, I have been away from my PSP designing for a long while, as you can tell by past posts...and I wanted to brush up on my PSP skills. I knew Kathy had this group going and it was fun in the past...so here I am, again. :-) Come on over to our Facebook site and check us out! Say hello when you do. *wink*

That's all I have for today, remember to say hello before you go :-) And as always May God Bless you and Keep you Safe until next time. *hugz*

Today begins the new kit, Traveling to Tropical Sunsets!

2012-06-10T05:06:00.002-07:00

Good SUNDAY MORNING!
I hope you are all having a great start. Are you getting ready for church or maybe some special activity? I am. LOL I won't be windy, as I need to go get ready for church. <3

Today, we begin sharing the new kit for June-July, Traveling to Tropical Sunsets (TTTS).
This week I have papers. I did something different this time. Most all of the papers have something different on them. I made a few fairly plain papers, none of them are just a SOLID color, you can do that, right? LOL
Anyway, here is a preview of what is in BOTH zips.

As you can see, the bottom corners have an image on them, or maybe the side border does, or maybe it's a plaid paper or even folded or jagged edge. LOL Anyway, I hope you like and be sure you GRAB BOTH downloads! :-)

PART 1

PART 2

Come back in a couple of weeks I will start sharing my zip files for the Elements! There are 4-zips! (After June 17th...**wink**)So you don't want to MISS any of these.

Here is a little preview of what is in my 1st two ELEMENTS zips!

I tried to put at least 1 of each element in my preview. There are some that just didn't make it. It looks BUSY enough as it is! LOL Anyway, I think you get the picture. LOL

I will make the preview of the last 2-zips soon and when I post again, I will share that with you too.

I loved making this kit and I hope you will enjoy using it. Be sure you visit our SKC Face Book page for MORE great downloads. We are not required to have all of the papers up until the 17th, so keep checking our FB page. After the papers are all posted, we will begin sharing the Elements with you. :-)

OH...I almost forgot! I made an alpha this time too... I'm not sure if I like it, but I thought you might. :-)

This one is coming soon, too. NOT YET...lol But soon. :-) I am considering making another type, so you just might be surprised. :-)

Take care and enjoy the day...be thankful the Lord has made it for us & let us live to see it

:-) and try to use it in your best way. Share a hug with someone, anyone, we all need a HUG. Don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate them and how much you LOVE them. :-)

God Bless you and Keep you SAFE. See you soon. *HUGZ*

The first week of June and More QP freebies!

2012-06-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

Wow, where had this YEAR gone? It's June already!! Before you know it, the kids will be going back to school and DON'T turn around, IT WILL be Christmas!! It seems time just goes by so fast now. :-)

Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying your summer vacation. At least here in the US. LOL

I have a few freebies for you today and not much time. So..to start with, I did get permission to share the QP's I made using Kim Cameron's kits. I made 2-QP's for both kits, Milk and Cookies and My L'il Sailboat Captain. They are similar, but there is a difference between the two. So, pay attention. LOL

You will get those today along with a new QP I've made for another challenge from Digi Scrap Station. The kit was provided by Lily Kay and it's called Sunny Summer Land. What a great kit. Go join the challenge and you too, can get the kit!

OK...here we go... Click on the DOWNLOAD BUTTON to get the QP's.

MILK and Cookies

Milk And Cookies_QP01

Milk And Cookies_02

My L'il Sailboat Captain

My L'il Sailboat Captain_LO02 [I just had to share this one with you...isn't he cute?]

My L'il Sailboat Captain_QP01

My L'il Sailboat Captain_QP02

I think that's it for today. I hope you enjoy these if you download them. OH...I would LOVE to see what you make from them. And before I go, I wanted to remind you that SKC (scrap kit challenge) is making yet another AWESOME kit for the summer months (June-July) the colors are really NICE. You can find out more about it at the Facebook link I have my KIT finished and will be sharing the first of 4 parts to this kit soon. Keep watching. I don't have a preview, or I would share, (*wink*)

Pssst...if I made any mistakes...Please Call me out on them... let me know...so I can fix them. Got to run. Thanks again for visiting me...and do come again. God Bless you and keep you Safe. :-)

OMG! Another Freebie on Memorial Day! LOL

2012-05-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

I got the CSD [Cool Scraps Digital] challenge finished. So, while it's on my mind I wanted to get it posted. Guess what? You get the QP, too! If you want it, that is. LOL I had my grandparents in mind when I made this page. I haven't made a LO yet, but I will. :-)
This kit was designed by EMS Art, and it's called Steampunk. I love this kit and any with this ERA look to them! Here's the preview of this kit: Isn't it AWESOME? I just love it!

Now, if you love this kit, maybe you will like my QP, too! If you want this QP, click on either preview. :-)

Or here's a bigger view of the QP

**note...BOTH previews are clickable for download now. :-) **

While you are at it, head on over to the Store and check out all of the great kits. Pick up a couple while you are there and be sure you VISIT the forum for the challenges and gallery for all of the lovely pages. I'm sure glad I did!

That's all I have for you today. Take care Have a Great Holiday, or what's left of it. See you when I see you. Come back and visit with me again. :-)

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

2012-05-28T07:29:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend. It has been a really relaxing one for us. I LOVE my grandbabies, but it was nice to have peace and quiet too. :-)

Just a couple of reminders for you today before I get started. Have you visited SKC (Scrap Kit Challenge) lately? The Just Beachy kit is coming to an end. If you want any of it... be sure you visit the FB page to get the info and downloads! It won't be up much longer. :-) We are starting on a new kit for June-July, something about Traveling. Maybe called "Traveling to Tropical Sunsets" will be the title. :-) Boy do I have ideas for this one! :-) Come join the fun, we would love for me people to come and share with us!

The other challenge I wanted to mention to you is the Recipe Card Challenge (RCC) by Digital Scrapbooking Studio . Like this one...I made this one for this months challenge. Come on over, join in the fun!

Maurine has some AWESOME kits in the store too! Go check them out for yourself! The recipe challenge is coming to an end, HURRY if you want to get in on these great recipes! Trust me, there are some AWESOME recipes to be found here! And LOTS Of fun to participate!

Hey, you can use these cards for more than just RECIPES...check this out!

I made this little card for my DIL's for Mother's Day. I used elements from the April Recipe Challenge kit by Maurine. If you like this, you can get it in the Digital Scrapbooking Studio store. What is so nice is that these SPECIAL kits are sized to be used with the 6x4-inch recipe cards! NO RE-SIZING unless you want to. LOL Hurry, before time runs out...get in on this awesome challenge! Did I tell you, once you join (you buy the 1st kit for like $3.00), then you get a new one each month for FREE just for participating! AWESOME!!! TY Maurine!!

And last but not least...lol (me and my challenges...lol) I joined yet another! LOL I LOVE this one. It is at COOL SCRAPS DIGITAL and you GET THE KIT FREE just for participating!! Come on over and check it out...this challenge ends the 31st...you MUST have your LO finished and posted by then. Speaking of...I need to do that today! I just joined last week! YIKES!
Here's the kit you will get for FREE, to use for your LO. It's called STEAMPUNK by EMS. Visit the challenge forum to find out more!

I kid you not...I LOVE this kit...it's got that NOSTALGIC look! At least I think so! I think I will scrap my dad and mom in this one...or maybe my grand parents or great grand parents! LOL We'll see. LOL

Ok...that's it...if I missed any, I'm sorry. I joined FAR too many. LOL I need to concentrate on my Scrapbook Recipe Book...after all, it won't be ready by Christmas, if I don't! LOL

I have some GREAT news for you today. I just made a couple of AWESOME LOs/QP's for myself. There is one catch, though. I don't think I can share the QP's I made. I'm waiting on a conformation on that one. :-( However! If you like what I did, you can grab these kits for yourself and make your own! LOL I do know that one of them "Milk and Cookies" is on a special sale for only $2.00 this weekend...so HURRY, go get it!
You can find it at Daisies and Dimples...it won't last long, so don't delay! Sale ends May 31st!!

And to think, this is only a SMALL portion of this AWESOME MEGA kit! As you can see, this is the preview Kim Cameron made for her part. The preview does NOT show everything, it can't! LOL Hurry on over to Daisies and Dimples to get this kit before it's gone, you'll be GLAD you did. OH...BTW...there was only ONE recipe card, so it is not another recipe kit. LOL

Here's a preview of the QP I made (I haven't gotten around to making a LO of it yet, but I PLAN to! lol

MILK and COOKIES

See what I mean? You wouldn't have to use this for a recipe page, but it sure would make a good one for (hint...lol) Chocolate Chip Cookies! LOL You see where my mind is...lol

And here is yet another kit I used made by my friend, Kim Cameron, called My L'il Sailboat Captain, it is just too cute! But those of you who know me, know I am a "marshmallow" when it comes to anything to do with "NAUTICAL" stuff. :-) I mean, just look at this kit's preview? It says it all!

See what I mean? Isn't this just too cute? I love it...Pssst...this is on SALE too at Daisies and Dimples...it's only $2.50!! Hurry, you won't want to miss it. It is LOADED!!

I used this kit to make a couple of layouts (LO's). Gavin just turned 1yr old in this photo.

Here are the 2-LO's I made from this awesome kit.

Now, isn't this just too cute? LOL Oh but just you wait! There's one more!

I think this one takes the PRIZE, isn't he just too cute?!! He looks like a L'il Captain standing there!

And here are the 2-different QP's I made using this kit...

One of the QP's has a little different look to it than the other one. Can you spot it?

My L'il Sailboat Captain_QP1

and of course this one is the one that I used for Gavin's photos [above]..

My L'il Sailboat Captain_QP2

See the difference in the two?

Ok...that's all of the info I have for you on this SALE, so hurry before it's too late, and be sure to check out all of the other designers kit as well! They have GREAT stuff in that store...and at a very good price, for this MEMORIAL DAY weekend's sale! Hope you find what you're looking for and then some! LOL Like I did! hehehee

Now, if you read this far, you are in for a L'il treat yourself...why? because I did another RECIPE PAGE for you. I must admit, I have NOT gotten the photos put into this QP yet...Yes, I made the dessert and I even took photos of it. The thing is, I have them on another external drive and it's safely PACKED away, so I need to dig it out, and get this LO finished, so I can print it and add to my recipe book. *wink*

I mostly used elements from a kit by Sheila (my SIL) called Bakin' Up Goodies .

This QP I made for my PEACH SALAD SURPRISE,

and boy is it ever D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!

See what I mean? I really needs those photos! Don't you agree? LOL

But, at least the recipe part of the scrap page is finished for this recipe!

It just needs the photos of the finished dish! lol

And now, for what you have been waiting for...I guess...lol If you like this QP and would like to snag it... by all means, please do...just REMEMBER this, my TOU [on the right side of my blog] says...PU only, unless otherwise stated. Sorry, but I have to do this, unless I MAKE the elements and such myself, I can not offer what I share any other way. :-(

A little FYI for you...the font I used in the preview above, for the words "Photo" and the "Journaling" is called KinkOMite, I think it's a COOL font, and it's a freebie!

I got it from dafont...I Love that site, I have gotten some really GREAT fonts there. Remember to follow their TOU's as well. :-)

Here's your freebie for today...I used pieces from Sheila's kit, Baking Up Goodies, as well as the little Gingerbread Girl from DWS. Leah has some great items in her store as well as the other designers! IT IS A MUST SEE! Oh..and the prices....did I say....AWE---SOME!! Go check it out for yourself!

The other designer I want to mention is also a good friend of mine, Steph Staker, who is a fantastic TUBER. I got the Peaches tubes [in the bowl] from her. Thanks Steph! You are the best! *wink* (pssst...Steph has some AWESOME freebies as well...but like me, she is not too active right now as LIFE does happen. :-) So you will want to join her NEWSLETTER as well, so you don't miss a post! lol

OK...enough of this. Here is a preview of the QP you will be downloading if you choose to do so.

Just click on the image below for the download.

It's a FREEBIE...so go get it! LOL

TY for dropping by my little corner of the world. I do hope you will come visit me again. If you do, won't you please say "Hi" or something like that? I sure do love hearing from my visitors. :-)

Have a great Memorial Holiday weekend. I'll be seeing you again, soon. I'm working on more Recipe QP's as well as doing some QP challenges...so keep watching for those as well. You will have to visit the blogs/stores to get those QP's. :-) Take care and God Bless you and keep you SAFE. <3

Wk-4 of Just Beachy Kit_freebies

2012-05-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Yep, I'm back! I will be giving you the final pieces I made for this kit. (pssst...there is an add-on and possibly another alpha...if I get it finished. LOL) Today you will be getting the 3-QP's I made (remember one is the same preview, but 2-different sizes.)

Before I give you these, I want you to see what I made using Kathy's portion of this kit. You can visit Kathy's Facebook "Scrap Kit Challenge" to get this.

Here's a preview of her part of this kit...

And here's a preview of the QP and LO I made using Kathy's kit.

I LOVE this kit!

And now here are the QP's I promised. Just click on the image to get the download. Enjoy!

This is the JUST BEACHY_8x10....

This would be great for a summer family reunion or if you had 3 or more kids! Just a thought. LOL

Here's the same QP, just in an 8x8 size. :-)

and here's the 3rd and last QP for this kit, for now. LOL

Here are the LO's I made from these QP's.

These are my brothers that are still living. :-)

I LOVE them all!

This one I just LOVE.

This is one of my sons, Shawn with his wife, Tandy, playing around in their pool.

As you can see their son, Austin is trying to take Daddy DOWN!

NO, he couldn't do it...but he sure gave it his best shot! It was so funny!

And SURPRISE! I got the 2nd alpha finished. It's Capitol Letters only. The colors match the 1st alpha, I didn't see any since making the lower case again. :-)

If you like what you see, click on the PREVIEW to download

Happy downloading! If I get time to finish it, I will be sharing the ADD-ON part to this kit too. If not this week...then when I get it to my liking. :-) See, you should come join the fun! We are getting ready to do a TRAVEL kit next...come on over to Scrap Kit Challenge, join in the fun. Let's see your ideas put into a scrap kit, too! :-)

Until next time...Have a great day/week even better week end! God Bless you and keep you SAFE! :-)

New QP to share_"Independence"

2012-05-22T04:22:00.002-07:00

Good morning!
I even fooled myself! Yes, I got into yet another Challenge group at DigiScrapStation, it's called "Quick Page Collection Game". All you need to do is COMMENT that you would like to make a QP for that month (you can make more than one if you want...hehehehe), then Kathy of Kathy's Scraps will send you and email with the code to get the kit [from the store], that they are using for that month. Once you have designed your QP, upload the preview to the Gallery and share it in the forum! And... don't forget to share on your BLOG, too! Isn't that great. So easy and simple!

Anyway, being it's Monday, I have lots to do today, so I'll get on with my share. LOL Here's a preview of the QP I made for this challenge. Great Kit Kathy! I love RED-White & Blue anyway.

I don't like this preview, it 's too small...here's a better one..

Kathy's kit, INDEPENDENCE

and the add-on paper pack

Here's the QP I am sharing with you today. Hope you like it.

If you want this QP, you can grab it HERE

Have a great day and God Bless you all and Keep you SAFE! Until next time, Enjoy!

OH! Keep watching, I will be posting the final parts to the Just Beachy kit this week, too. :-)

Ooops...I got busy and forgot to send this yesterday. Here it is for you today, and hopefully, if all goes well, I'll have another post for you today. :-) Keep watching. *wink*

Just Beachy [week3-pt2] FREEBIE

2012-05-19T07:26:00.001-07:00

OMG!!! I am so sorry! I should have had this posted already! I have been so busy with kits, yard work and general house work...I completely forgot about this final part of WEEK 3!! These are the final ELEMENTS to this kit. There is still another download left to this kit! However, these will be the 3-QP's I made from this kit. I'll post them sometime during this weekend or next week. I am sorry for my delay! :-( I hope you can forgive me. :-)

Without further delay (and I have a ton of things to do today...lol) Here's the preview of these elements...as always, NOT ALL ARE SHOWEN IN THE PREVIEW. [yes I know, same preview as last post. LOL] But now, you will have ALL that is in the preview and then some! <3

If you want the final part of this kit, grab it HERE.

That's all I have for today, I just want to remind you to PLEASE visit The SCRAP KIT CHALLENGE on facebook too! I think you will be glad you did!

Remember, come back soon, or sign up for my newsletter to find out whenever I post. I will be posting the 3-QP's for you to snag as well. :-) [pssst...2 are the same...just different sizes...one is an 8x10 and the other is a 12x12]...I just thought I would clarify that. Personally, I can't print a 12x12, so I prefer them to be 8x10's. It's hard to print an 8x8 as an 8x10...and I don't like all the space left below the page. I think from not on, you will ONLY get an 8x10 from me...unless it is a special circumstance. :-)

Here's a preview...

Again, there are only 2-different types...(the top previews) but the tree QP will be offered in 2-different sizes.

See you next time! God Bless and Keep you SAFE! <3

Another Freebie for JUST BEACHY!

2012-05-11T06:08:00.000-07:00

Good morning! I'm trying to keep up with this kit. LOL I like just designing a kit and posting the whole thing and being done with it. LOL But in these challenge groups, you post as you go. :-) And it should be that way.

So, are you ready? LOL I want to say TY, TY to those of you who are downloading my portions of the JUST BEACHY kit, and most of all, ty for leaving me a kind word or two. <3

Here we go, I have the 1st of 2 zips to share with you today, next week I'll give you the 2nd zip. :-) Are you liking what you see? LOL Here's a preview of what's in this zip. Give a SHOUT OUT if you like it! I love hearing from you. LOL

If you like what you see, you can click HERE to snag it or just click on the previw. :-)

Don't forget, I have already posted portions of this kit on my blog, so be sure to visit previous posts to snag those too. :-) OH! and don't forget, Kathy has her part of this kit to share too...you really MUST visit her to get her parts as well and you can visit the Facebook site as well, Scrap Kit Challenge @ Facebook. Please leave a SHOUT / COMMENT when you visit. We would appreciate hearing from you. :-)

I made another recipe card for the Recipe Card Challenge group yesterday. Have any of you been by yet? I am having a ball! I will be sharing some more recipe pages soon. I made my Chocolate Chip Cookies-Anything Goes, yesterday, so I could have a photo to add to my 8x10 page. LOL Yummm, they were delicious! And so fluffy and SOFT! I had forgotten how good they were!

As you can see, they are LIGHT and FLUFFY and soooo soft! These I made using my 'Pampered Chef' small ice cream scoop. The cookies are about 2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter and probably 1 1/2 to 2-inches high! I did learn, they spread out a little more if you use the bottom of a glass and press the balls down about 1/2 way if you don't want them with a 'dome' top. LOL If you flatten them, they look more like a COOKIE! LOL I only used 2 cups of chocolate chips in this batch, if you get the recipe, you will see pretty much ANYTHING GOES in these cookies, if you want, that is. LOL

Either way, they are good! Even if I do say so my self! LOL

Here's a preview of the recipe card [s] I made for the DSS-RCC challenge.

These are called "Traditional Sugar Cookies"

See, if you head on over and get in on the FUN, you too, can have these recipes and 'extras' cards, too!

I just want to mention, I would LIKE to thank Leah and the rest of the designers at Digi Web Studio, and Trina Clark at Digi Scrap Kits for the awesome artwork they do. Please feel free to visit both stores, they both have great artwork and really, really good prices! :-)

Well, I think that's it for today. Remember, I still have yet another part to the JUST BEACHY kit for week3, so be sure to watch my blog or sign up for my newsletter to be notified when I post something new!

Then, the last Week [for and final shares of the JUST BEACHY kit] will be coming sometime after May 18th, you won't want to miss that! I am considering sharing the Add-On I made for this kit then, as well. You will just have to come join me, to find out! *wink* Or, just follow the Face Book forum to find out when some of us post! *wink*

Take care, see you soon, God Bless you and keep you SAFE. Hugz.

Sharing another part of JUST BEACHY today!

2012-05-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

I don't have a whole lot to share today, download wise, I mean...lol. I have been busy around the house and doing some PC clean up.

Today we are in the 3rd part of the group challenge. I said I would share the Just Beachy-alpha with you today. I really like the way this one turned out, I might make yet another set though. I have an idea, and I'm thinking of trying it. If it works out, I'll be sharing a different type of alpha with you, too.

Today, I have only one item to share, these are more like a STICKER-type alpha. Here's the preview, if you like alpha (and I do use them when scrapping) just click on the preview to download it. :-)

Or you can click HERE to download it. :-)

You know, if you like the preview paper that's behind the alpha, it's in my PAPERS download. LOL Just thought I would throw that little point in. LOL

OMG! I wanted to mention one more thing! I got my first zips of all of the recipe cards made for APRIL [Easter], and let me tell you, THEY ARE AWESOME! If you have not joined this challenge/group, or even visited yet?...IT IS A MUST if you haven't! You need to at least go check it out!

The site is called DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING STUDIO and the challenge forum is called RECIPE CARD CHALLENGE. This month Maurine has designed the perfect kit. This challenge is based on kids and recipes me made with the kids, either our own kids or grand-kids and any kids. :-) I have only made 3-cards and 3-blanks and 1-divider so far, but plan to make more. :-) The month is still YOUNG!

The kits that Maurine gives us for the months challenge is perfect because they are designed to fit the 4-in high x 6-inch wide recipe cards!

Here's a little PREVIEW for you of the kit Maurine designed for May

Isn't this kit adorable? And perfect for kids, don't you think?

OH... I almost forgot...when you JOIN for the first time, you will need to purchase the kit, after that, if you continue participating in the challenge, you will get each month's challenge kit for FREE! Isn't that awesome! OH...and the first kit was NOT expensive at all! Go see for yourself! I think you will be glad you did!

I made recipes for the past 2 months.. last month I made a card for Beignets, these are like a donut, and so good!

Here's the recipe I shared for the Easter challenge

Below are the cards I've made so far for the KIDS challenge.! LOL

Applesauce-spice Cookies

and a Blank Recipe Card, too

Chocolate-Chip Cookies_anything goes!

Recipe card and matching Blank Recipe Card, too

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies

With a matching Blank Recipe Card and a Divider Card, too!

I'm telling you, this is the group to join! You really should go and check it out!

I just wanted to mention too...in this lO'le Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies recipe card, I used elements from kits I purchased from DWS...I just wanted to say Thanks to all of them for all of their lovely designs and hard work. I love their graphics. I did colorize a couple of the elements, but all of the credit for the artwork goes to DWS. :-)

Now, if you would like my recipes and MANY MORE, you will definitely need to get ON BOARD and join in the fun this month at DSS-RCC, and then you can start sharing your favorite recipes too! When this challenge is over, we all will get a CODE and DOWNLOAD LINK to the recipes shared by everyone in the group. I got some really cool recipes this month from the EASTER challenge! I am looking forward to the recipes from this month, too! What are you waiting on? Get on over there, at least check it out! :-)

I will be back in the next week or so to give you PART4 for the JUST BEACY kit. Are you doing this challenge too? I sure hope so. If you are a designer, or thought about becoming one, or just want to learn how to do something, this is the group to be in! Kathy has some really great links to helping you..and if you can't find what you want, I'm sure she know where you can find it, or will help you herself. Thanks for all that you do Kathy! You are so appreciated! <3

Thank you to all of you who visit and LEAVE me a comment..it is truly appreciated. It's always good when someone lets you know how you are doing. Keep the comments coming...it just might encourage me to share more! **wink**

Be good..May God Bless each of you and Keep You Safe. Hugz!

SKC & RCC Challenge freebies!

2012-05-03T14:34:00.003-07:00

Oh my! It was so cold last week and it was 90°F yesterday evening by 7:00 pm! This crazy weather, but I am NOT complaining, mind you. LOL I LOVE IT!

Ok, let's get down to business... Hope everyone is having a great week, and TY to all of you who have dropped in to say hi and to download any of my shares. I hope to get more consistent with my shares, but we shall see. :-) I would like to get back to sharing something at least once a week. LOL

Here goes...if you would like ANY of the recipe cards we make at DSS-RCC, you will need to go to the forum at the Recipe Card Challenge group so you can participate as well as enjoy the cards from all of the others who do, too!

This month [May] is all about KIDS, we are to pick a recipe [s] that we made with our kids when they were little, or that we made with our grand kids then share it. The kit that Maurine made for the challenge is so cute! I will definitely be making yet another recipe card or 2...lol I love this group, it is perfect for me! LOL
Maybe now I will be able to get more of my 8x10 Recipe pages made and put up to share with you all. This is a great incentive for me. :-)

I scrapped a recipe that the kids and I made when they were smaller. It's called Applesauce-Spice Cookies. These are so yummy! They are like a 3" round spice cake. Yes, they are soft and the texture is like a cake! I took it further and made a Cream Cheese icing to put on top. Later down the road, when the kids became teens, I learned that the ROYAL ICING works best, as it DRIES and they are not so messy...LOL
OH...one more thing, I have to tell you this one thing. When the boys got into Junior High and High School, I found out after they graduated of course, they use to take these cookies to school and sell them to their friends for .50 each! YIKES! That was back in the 1980's too! That was a little high, don't you think? LOL Anyway, I guess their friends thought they were good too! Here I thought my boys were devouring them! LOL

Remember, whenever you are baking, don't forget, let your little ones put the ICING on the cookies & cakes...and most of all, let them help with the clean up...you know... lick the batter and icing off of your beaters and the bowl! LOL Like AVA, below...

She's loving every little bite of the meringue that was left on these beaters!

She even had to clean the spatula off for me! It's a good thing I use Bleach in my dish water! LOL

Yep, she got the job done, now my beater and spatula is clean, not to mention, she cleaned out the mixing bowl too! :-) That's my girl! LOL

Now on with the SHOW...lol I almost forgot! I got so wrapped up in this recipe card thing! I am sharing yet another part of the JUST BEACHY kit I made for the SKC group, you can also visit the forum, too. I know a lot of us are NOT into Alphas so much, but once you get into scrapbooking, digital or hybrid, you will find yourself using these more and more! At least I am! LOL So, today you will be getting the 1st part of the elements I made for my kit. And, next week I will be sharing the alpha's with you...lol Got y'a! You thought I was leading up to giving Alphas today, huh? LOL Nope, that's next week. LOL

Here's the preview of what you are getting today...

NOT ALL IS SHOWN IN THE PREVIEW.

If you like what you are seeing and would like to snag this kit, you can grab it HERE. Be sure you keep watching my blog for the rest, there are 2-more elements zips and of course the Alphas and I made a few QP's as well. If you don't want to miss when I post, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER, you will only be notified when I POST, no other time. :-)

I think that's it for today, sorry it took me so long to post. The weather has been GREAT this week and I have been busy around the house and of course working on recipes. :-) Take care and I hope to see you again soon. God Bless you all and keep you safe. Hugz <3

New QP Freebie_BlackberryJamCake!

2012-04-24T07:50:00.000-07:00

Good Morining!
It is still chilly here, but tomorrow is to be a BEAUTIFUL DAY...it's going to be back into the 70's-F...YES! I LOVE those temps! :-)

I don't have much time so I will get right to it. *WINK*. I wanted to say TY to all of you who are visiting my blog, and I am so glad to see there are some who are following the JUST BEACHY kit. YOU WILL BE GLAD when it is all over! :-)

Today I am sharing another RECIPE PAGE QP with you. REMEMBER, if ever you want the RECIPE that goes with this QP, just let me know. You can email me by clicking on the EMAIL BUTTON on the top right of my blog. :-)
Here's the preview of the recipe page I made:

and here's the preview of the QP I am giving you today. If you like what you see, just click HERE for the download. :-)

As you can see, the pages are NOT exactly alike. If I had done that, it would not have been versatile. I wanted you to be able to use it for photos and not just for a recipe. I thought it would be a GREAT page to use for our SIBLING REUNION we had this year. The photo I would use would be with all 8 of us kids in it. Then I would write a little about the reunion. The title would say SIBLINGS or maybe Sibling Reunion. Not sure yet. LOL Anyway, I hope you like. Please let me see what you decided to do with this page, if you use it. Thanks :-)

That's it for today, I have lots to get done (around the house, that is...lol) Take care and God Bless and keep you safe. :-)