Capturing the Moments

What have I been up to?...........

Let me tell you all about it! :) 

A view of the drive while taking Olivia to the airport so she can fly to AZ to spend Thanksgiving with family there...

I waited right here until I watched the wheels take off from the ground. She was pretty excited to fly by herself for the very first time...until it was time to go down the galley way to the plane...then she didn't want to go anymore. She was cute and all went well. She said she saw me from her window...watching her crazy mom jumping up and down and waving at her while they de-iced the wings on the plane before taking off! lol 

After I left the Airport and started heading back home, I saw THIS!

I have never been in this store before and it was SO MUCH FUN!!! This was like craft HEAVEN! hehehehe I was giddy!

I've been busy scrapbooking and shoveling snow since I got home. I finished my layout for Got Sketch #134...and I LOVE how this turned out. I used Pink Paislee for this one. These pictures are some of my favorites of Olivia and her baby cousin Marilyn...so cute! I so LOVE Chevron papers and punches and stamps! Such a fun look! :)

Come on over to see how the other Designers were inspired to create for this sketch! :) 

Oh and I am so excited to share that my sweet friend Diane Payne is joining the team as well. I can't wait to see what she created for this sketch! :)

I also signed up to do a fun Christmas Card swap...and here is a little sneak of what I created for this! Using the Christmas line from Bella Blvd...I LOVE it!

OK...time to bake! :)I got my favorite peppermind kisses today at the store and on the back was this YUMMY recipe! GO GET THEM! :)

and here they are...fresh out of my OVEN! ;)

Have a BEAUTIFUL and BLESSED Thanksgiving...and be sure to keep your focus on the JOYS in your life and all that you have to be Thankful for. 

xx

Freebie awaits...Thanksgiving gift from Bella! :)

Who doesn't love a free gift right? 

Who doesn't LOVE Bella Blvd? 

Free + Bella = HAPPINESS

You can simply Click here to see a step by step tutoral + download to make a FREE Digital Thanksgiving Mini Book download. 

 

Below is an AWESOME example created by Stephanie, using these printables. 

In the honor of Thanksgiving and inspiration, I wanted to share a layout I did for the Bella Blvd. Blog that went live last week. Somehow I missed posting it here, but I LOVE how this turned out...and LOVE this capture of my son and daughter in this apple field too.

Here are the products I used to create this layout. The cute little owls are hand cut. I HAD to use these cute little guys! :)

I will leave you with one more blessings in my life! 

This is the view I had today...I had to pull over to capture this beautiful site on my way to get Olivia from school. It looks like God sifted powdered sugar on the mountains and the sun is just hitting the peaks perfectly! :)

One more thing that makes me super excited today!!! 

Breaking Dawn! We will be standing in line for this! :)

Have an AWESOME Friday!...and a Happy Birthday to my husband today too! :)

xx

Super fun inspiration challenge...random

So I found this fun inspiration on Pinterest that totally had me inspired to use this to create a layout from. 

Isn't that super fun? 

Well a few of us girls decided this would be fun to use to spur on our creative juices and create a layout from this design. I can't wait to see what they did now! :)

Here is what I created from this design. I had some more Pebbles goodies still to play with, with some other stash I've had and wanted to use up...

What really stood out to me with this art piece inspiration, is the design and the strips. My mind went from paint drips to paper strips. I've been loving making banners lately, so I decided to go with paper strip banners and keep with the design. If you notice, some of the words look a bit faded on the OA background paper. This is because I sprayed some cream mist over it to give a fun faded look to it, and also help the layering stand out more.

I just LOVE how this turned out...now I can't wait to see what the other girls did with the inspiration. 

Are you as excited as me to see what they did for this fun piece too? Lets POP on over and how they were inspired to create something wonderful! 

Diane Payne

Emily Pitts

Mandie Pierce

Sasha Farina

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week! 

xx

Happy 11/11/11! How cool is that? :)

First of all I want to give a special Tribute to ALL the Veterans that have served our country for our Freedom. Thank you with ALL my heart!

I am so very thankful to ALL who serve, and have served, and those that have sacrificed their lives and their families that survive them. I'm thankful for their courage and determination to love our Country for all of us. A very special thank you to my daughter Noelly, who is currently serving in the Air Force...I'm so proud of you baby! Thank you! xx 

Working with Pebbles = Happiness on my projects

For the Month of November, I had the pleasure to Guest Design with the FABULOUS Pebbles Inc. products. 

Here is what I created. Come on over to Pebble's Inc blog to check out more details and additional comments on how I created these cards and layouts. You can also be entered to win a give away on the Pebbles Inc. blog by leaving a comment. :) 

I'm pretty happy with how all of these turned out...and honored to be a part of Pebbles this month. :) 

Thank you for stopping by to see my work. 

So...Holiday's abound and I'm enjoying the business of getting everything organized to make projects, buy presents, BAKE a ton of goodies. However, I am going to take time every day to exercise...NO more 3 times a week!...time to do more. I have a plan! I don't want to wait until New Years, or until the Holiday's are over...I'm starting today. Why? Well because I feel so much better when I do. :) Who's with me? 

Winter is now officially here in Montana...we are getting geared up, and my love this year are these fun headbands that are soft and cozy and I can still put my hair up and keep my ears cozy warm! :) 

Here is our lovely mountains! 

Have a blessed Weekend! xx

 

A few changes going on here...

I've been spending some time on a much needed revamping of my blog. Still working on information and photographs and such. What do you all think so far? Is it easier to view?

My sweet friend Diane helped spur me to get going on this! :) Thank you girl! xx

I am not ready to part with my banner yet. I just love those pictures of my kids...so that is staying as is for now :) 

 

We just celebrated my husbands birthday this past weekend...and I made this DELICIOUS cake. I've had several requests for the recipe, so I thought this would be the easiest way to get it out there to everyone! :) 

Caramel Apple Layer Cake with Apple Cider Frosting

Thank you to everyone and their sweet comments on my last Cards that Care blog hop! I will be announcing the Winner as soon as I hear from the girls running it. 

The new Got Sketch #132 just went live today! :) Come on over and check out what all the Sketch designers created using this AWESOME Sketch! :) 

Here is what I did usine the Bella Blvd Lovey Dovey Line...where you can purchase here. :)

I've got another fun surprise to share some sneaks to...

I can't wait to share the rest at the end of the week! 

Have a beautiful and blessed rest of your week...Thanks for stopping by!

xx

Cards that Care Blog hop has begun! :)

 

Thank you for stopping by! :) 

Coming from creative Deanna Misner's blog 

We at Bella Blvd, are joining in on this beautiful cause.

What a wonderful opportunity to participate in. 

I love doing things like this, where we join together to lift up people in need of encouragement and love. 

Not only does this give you a chance to brighten someone's day, but by simply leaving a comment here at my blog and other's joining in on this blog hop, you are entered into a drawing for a chance to win some AWESOME prizes! 

To see the sponsers and prizes, click here for more information.

The Theme is 

Christimas/Holiday Cards

Here is a card I created for this hop! 

I used products from Bella Blvd's Christmas Wishes line...where you can find to purchase here! :) 

A couple of close up's to see the details a little more clearly. 

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You will have until Sunday (11/06/11 Midnight CST) to leave a comment here at my blog, and other's participating on this blog hop, to be entered for a chance to win! :) 

The more blogs you leave a comment at, the better you chance to WIN! :)

Next stop....

Sweet Stamp Shop

For a complete list of participants on this blog, click here

Thank you Vera Ling and Jennifer McGuire for organizing this to give this sweet gift of Love! 

Have a beautiful weekend! 

Think good thoughts!

xx