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My Thoughts Of the Day Shared

2011-03-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

Times come and times go. The ones that we know no more, are those that have left lasted impressions upon our lives. For of all the times, the ones that are unending are the ones that have made an impact upon our lives through events that have sculpted our very being. For what we walk thru allows us to learn and experience just who we are and who we have been. As time walks thru the door of our lives we allow it to become the river that carves the very unique crevices that hold the very substance of who we are today. So as the clock ticks and the hands move it is truly an effort of change happening upon each life that it is keeping.

Tag-A-Long Embroidery Collection

2011-02-13T17:39:00.000-08:00

I've been doing a bit of embroidery these past few days. I've been working very diligently on my Studio Remodel! As soon as I have it all together I'll post picts and share it with you. I just had to take break, since my sewing machines finally have there on little space again, to do a bit of embroidery. I'll b taking a trip soon to have some Embroidery Fun with some wonderful friends. We will be going to Sew with Hope Yoder. She is a wonderful designer. She has been featured in Martha Pullen. You can explore her site and all her designs at http://www.hopeyoder.com/ The picture i'm posting here are designs from her Tag-A-Long Collection. They are designs that u can personalize and attach to all your sewing machines, bags, and computer bags etc. Well I HOPE u njoy!!! no pun intended :-)

True Friend Card

2010-11-21T21:13:00.001-08:00

Life for me has been so full of new events and I just haven't made time to do some paper crafting. But I just had to sit down and get my mind off things and create this card for a very good friend of mine. Hope you enjoy. :-)

2010-11-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

While attending the Houston merchant weekend Quilt Market we had to go eat some wonderful mexican food and we ran in to Avatar!!! How great was this. I just had to share it with you.

Testing the siggy

2010-11-10T23:17:00.001-08:00

Write your post here!

A Modern Day Cinderella

2010-10-10T21:39:00.001-07:00

This is my latest creation. Soooo Much Fun!!! Can up imagine dressing like this. I would luv it! Doesn't she just look so happy in her beautiful dress. She is going to have so much fun at the ball. She really is going to a ball.

My Moments Shared with You!

2010-09-28T18:56:00.001-07:00

I've been so busy and that's how I like it. Life is full of experiences just waiting to happen and I don't want to miss not one. I'm so full of thoughts to be made into reality and oppportunities into success. So hmmm what next. Well let me share some picts I've been taking of things I've been doing and let you take a little peek into my moments. :-)

Just a little Thought

2010-08-24T22:08:00.000-07:00

Time flies yes it does. Don't waste the moments pondering in grudge. Make sure you hold your head up high and allow the thoughts to freely flow. Don't let your problems chase your hope away, keep a clear mind and allow the truth to play. Take a deep breath and rise and shine and look at the possibilities of YOUR time. :-D Luv your comments..... Nothing like a little Chocolate and Strawberrys to make us feel good huh?

Birthday's and Butterfies

2010-08-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

I do luv Butterflies. They are just so pretty. This is a card I created for another friend of mine for her BD. The Butterflies were created by stamping Bella Toile Big Background stamp in three different colors. This is a stamp from Stampin' Up! I then used my Butterfly punch, also from Stampin' Up! to punch out the three Butterflies. I stamped one of the butterflies from "Flight of the Butterfly" (SU also) three times in the Choc Chip Classic Ink and fusy cut the body and antennas with my scissors. Mini glue dots were used to adhere them to the Butterflies. I also used the Textured Impressions Folder "Elegant Bouquet" SU to create the embossed flowers in the corner. Simple and Easy! The Cell Phone case and organizers was also something I made for her. Hope she likes it!! :-)

Embroidery Birthday Gift

2010-08-19T15:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a pict of the latest birthday gift I made for a friend of mine. Isn't it just so friendly!!! It makes me happy just looking at these colors!!

Tennis Bella

2010-08-15T19:27:00.000-07:00

I love playing tennis. It's another of my addictions. It's time for tennis season to start again and I'm so ready. So in celebration of the new season I just had to create some cards for my team mates. So here is my Tennis Bella for this season. I love looking at Paula's blog over at paulatracy66.typepad.com she is so talented at coloring and creating her cards. Not long ago I asked her for some techniques and she shared a background shading tech on her blog that really helped me out. So here is my try at shading. I colored Tennis Bella with my Stampin' Write Markers. I did the ground and blue background shading with my Prisma Color Pencils along with some Sansodor for blending. I absolutely love my Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions folders. I used Petals-A-Plenty on the Bashful Blue background layer. Well There u go!!

Smocked Bathing Suit

2010-08-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

I just had to show you this little smocked bathing suit I made over the summer. Ok, I just love color. The lime green and fushia is a combination that just makes me happy!

Birthday Party Favors

2010-07-28T18:31:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine's grandson was having his birthday party and we just had to make some Party Favors. How quick and easy!

A Bit of Sewing & Beading

2010-07-17T20:08:00.000-07:00

I created this with some beautiful ribbon. A fun version of a chatelaine. The beading is a must. Luv the bling.

Beautiful Bluebonnets

2010-06-08T20:03:00.000-07:00

I just had to share a pict with you that I took a couple of months back when traveling to Hot Springs. My sister and I took a road trip and loved seeing the wildflowers while traveling thru Texas. The picture taker I am, I insisted we stop on the side of the road and run through the flowers. I just couldn't miss this picture taking opportunity! So here I am in the Beautiful Bluebonnets. Being the Texas born and raised girl that I am, I have always loved Bluebonnets. Njoy

"Thought For the Day"

2010-05-26T07:52:00.001-07:00

05.26.2010
Today I implore you to come up and take a breath. Take a deep breath and think about the things that have held you back. Take a step towards conquering the very things that have hindered you and stole from you. You are very special and should have the very peace that passes all understanding. It is for you to have. Grasp the very dreams that you want to fulfill. Create the very visions that you c. Take time to face the thoughts that hold you back and embrace the thoughts of creativity and freedom. Loose the hinderances in you mind “LET THEM GO”and embrace the positive. Find your place of freedom and inhabit it. Have a Great Day!

First Communion Dress

2010-05-17T20:12:00.000-07:00

I had to share a pict of my latest heirloom sewing garment. I njoy creating such a special dress for such a beautiful and special little girl for such a very special event in her life. Isn't she so pretty. A little ANGEL.

Fresh Flowers

2010-05-17T19:42:00.000-07:00

Well I've been a little side track from my blogging. I checked in to find that I had quiet a few comments that had been posted. Thx everyone, I'm thrilled. What a nice surprise.

I'm sharing a card I created with you It's a very whimsy, dimensional, and free approach. Hope you njoy.

Take the time to create the very things you c, dream about, or just accidentally come up with. The feeling we get from actually creating something is so rewarding. Remember that you have the freedom to create and anything you do is an accomplishment. Allow your talents to be cultivated. Take Care :-)

My Trip

2010-02-15T08:46:00.000-08:00

Ok, I'm headed to NY city!! Somewhere I've had on my list of have visit places.
So as I travel I'm going to share the fun with u so u can njoy it to!! I'm looking forward to all the must c's. Chk back!!! I plan on sharing lots of Picts.

Thought For Today

2010-01-10T09:22:00.001-08:00

Today holds the wishes of yesterday and the dreams of tomorrow. As you wonder upon the moments of your life dare to ponder the chances taken and chances missed. Take a breathe and rediscover the possibilities of abilities you have yet discovered. Treasure the thought you may wonder and allow your innerself to explore the very things you can accomplish. LCH ;-)

Thought for The Day

2010-01-08T21:35:00.000-08:00

Hello out there in blog land! Is anyone listening???? If you are leave a comment!! THX Well I’ve been pondering my commitment on this whole blogging thing. I love being immersed in Artful Blogging, such a wonderful publication. If you’ve never picked one up you should. I’ve really enjoy escaping into other peeps thoughts and creations. There are so many talented people, normal peeps just like me. Some writing, some sewing, some painting, some stamping, some knitting………the possibilities are endless. Just sending out a thought of appreciation to all of you out there who take the time to share what it is you enjoy and also little pieces of yourself and everyday moments. U really never know who you will touch with your story. Keep blogging!

Thought for the Day

2009-12-01T05:47:00.000-08:00

As a woman I am full of the need to nurture someone or something ie., an ideal, an adventure, a project…. All of these are venues to allow my inner self to be developed and satisfied. Life in each of it’s different stages proposes its possibilities of fulfillment. As we move from stage to stage in our lifes we may find ourselves searching for a different avenue to perform and accomplish which feeds the since of worth within ourselves. So I challenge myself and you too, EVERYDAY to rise and shine and look for every little situation that we can make a difference in. This will not only impact those around you but will also fulfill ourselves. So if you are a little down, open your eyes and look for an area around you that you can make a positive impact upon. No matter how large or small. Start with the small stuff! Smile at someone, you may make a difference in that one persons life. Hug someone, you may impact them from within. Be a blessing and Be Blessed! Njoy your day…….. until tomorrow……..

Thought for the Day

2009-11-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

Another day is here and I ponder just what it will bring……. For sure I will take the time to appreciate the blessings of today and look forward to the adventures of tomorrow. Truly as I live my life, I want to make sure I don’t allow myself to miss any moments of progression. I will purpose to go forward and enjoy the possibilities that arise and hopefully not miss any that sneak up on me. Good Morning!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T07:45:00.000-08:00

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day! Eat some turkey for me. I'll be watching Football in Dallas at the new Cowboys Stadium. Such a good wife!!!! My hubby is an avid Cowboys Fan and is celebrating his birthday Friday so this is his Birthday Present. Although I think he would love to make it a regular occurrence. But don't be fooled we worked in lots of things I like to do. Shopping...... and we even went to the Dallas Art Museum. Will share picts later. Njoy your day!

Live Life and Be Who You Are

2009-11-25T19:47:00.000-08:00

Life is fleeting and time is too. Day by day we should be about the things we ponder and desire to accomplish. In life the time we spend pondering should be a focus on the very things we would like to accomplish. The time of establishing who we are and who we will be to others is now. Take up the moment and develop it into a positive direction. Go with the since of producing the very thing you desire to do. Don’t waste your time thinking you can’t do something. Take what you want to do and do it. Cultivate the since of your desire and allow it to become something you have accomplished. We are here and can be about the things that we can accomplish or we can do nothing. What is the fun in that?? I do say….. do do do until you can’t do no more!! : - )

Autumn Harvest

2009-10-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

The holidays are coming fast! To celebrate fall or Thanksgiving here is a card that can do both. I love to emboss. I enjoyed trying this technique. I embossed the images, misted with water, and then used an ink drop along with my Aqua Painter to apply the ink to the leaf images.

New Babies :) Don't you just love them???

2009-09-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

In life we experience joy and sadness. In our family we had a bit of both in one day. How rare for this to happen on the same day. As my grandmother was facing her final moments in life, my niece was in labor with her baby. My grandmother was in her 90's, she was a determined strong women who lived her life with perseverence. She overcame her trials and left a legacy of love and strength to all her family. We celebrate the joy that she is now in heaven where she is in peace and perfect happiness. As she was entering heaven the Lord blessed us with a new life. A precious baby boy. I'm sharing a photo with new great nephew. He's just perfect!!

Eclectic Butterflies

2009-08-24T19:17:00.000-07:00

I've joined a Design Team and this is our first submission month. I wanted to share with you the card I created for our August Submission. Njoy!

"Owl Together Now"

2009-08-06T19:18:00.000-07:00

I had to play with one of my latest stamp sets I received. It's "Owl Together Now" by Stampin' Up!

New Orleans

2009-08-05T05:57:00.000-07:00

Well I had taken a quick trip to New Orleans and thought I might share a couple of picts. Beignets are a must when going to New Orleans. It's part of the must experience culture!

Suit Created For Bailey

2009-07-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Bailey has been in many pageants and I have created and sewn dresses for her for many of her events. This is her most recent outfit I have sewn for her. Isn't she beautiful!

Mock Alchol Ink Tutorial

2009-07-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

The colors aren't so clear in the video. Sorry! Videoing from my camera. Must get a Video Camera. But this is the technique I used when making the butterflies for the Birthday Card I posted this morning.

Mock Alchol Inks Butterflies / Andrea's Birthday Card

2009-07-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

Once again I had viewed a video on alchol ink and thought how can I do that with my inks from Stampin' Up!. So I pulled out some White Glossy Paper, Cotton Balls, Reinkers, and Alchol! I had cut some paper about 4 1/2" x 5" and put a generous amount of Alchol on my cotton ball then dotted three different inks on the cotton ball in a row. (Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise) then swiped cotton ball over card stock straight across a couple of times in the same place, then moved down and did the same, continue to graduate down until card stock was covered. I then rolled my brayer over a few times and then punched out my butterflies with a Martha Stewart punch. My friend Andrea will get this for her Birthday Card!

Emboss Resist

2009-07-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

I was playing round after watching one of Kristina Werners http://www.kwernerdesign.com/ card videos. I really enjoy her videos and thought I might try to do the technique she used but with products I have thru Stampin' Up! It came out totally different but I really like it. It was fun!

Pinwheel Folded Paper Technique - Part 1

2009-07-20T22:30:00.000-07:00

Pinwheel Folded Tech Card

2009-07-20T21:28:00.001-07:00

Baby Show Card

2009-07-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

Well I'm heading to Texas today for my niece's baby shower. So this is the card I made for the shower. I had did a punch swap a while back and someone had used their tag punch to do a flower like this. It reminds me of a quilt so I really like this fold. I thought this was a great card to use for a baby card. I'll do a video when I get back from Texas and show you how I did the fold. I like paper fold techniques. I guess because I've sewn for quite some time and it reminds me of fabric!!! K chck back for the video next week!!

Explosion Card Tutorial

2009-07-07T18:17:00.000-07:00

Ok here is the tutorial for the explosion card I made. The video isn't the greatest since this is my first video I've uploaded. I'm still getting this figured out! But I think this will show you what you need, to do your own. Enjoy!

Explosion Card

2009-06-30T17:38:00.000-07:00

I created this for a group that I'm a member of. Hope you enjoy. I used the Fifth Avenue stamp set and embossed with gold embossing powder. I trimmed the flowers out and entangled them with each other. The designer paper is the Parisian from Stampin' Up! which is retiring with the catalog. I loved this paper. It is so beautiful. Hope you enjoy.

Face Shading by Willowing

2009-06-26T08:21:00.000-07:00

I've stubbled upon a really whimsical and creative video. If you like trying to play with creating your own whimsical faces here is a great you tube video you may want to take a look at. Art!

"Sense of Time"

2009-06-17T19:54:00.000-07:00

We had fun using our "Sense of Time" Stamp set. This is a great stamp set to give cards and scrapbook pages a heritage look.

They're Having Fun!!

2009-06-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

Make N Take

2009-06-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

I'm at Acadiana Croppers Event this looonnngggg weekend. This is the first Make N Take of the Event. M&M's and Stamping! How good can it get!!!

Acadiana Croppers

2009-06-08T19:10:00.000-07:00

I'll be visiting with some of my scrapping friends this weekend. It's been a year, time passes so fast, since I've visited with them. I'm looking forward to it. I will be setting up my booth and pulling out all the Make-n-Takes I've prepared. Here's a little peak at one of the Make-n-Takes we'll be doing.

Summer Vacation 06.09

2009-06-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

Our last days are here. Time flies when your on vacation. We had a great time. We filled our days with sand, sun, shopping, picture taking, jet skiing, eating, golfing (the men). Lots to do in SanDestin, FL. If you ever get a chance to vacation here you will have a great time. We planned our trip at the beginning of the summer to kick of the summer vacation with a bang! Well here's a few more picts for you to see.

An Evening in SanDestin

2009-06-03T16:56:00.000-07:00

After brushing off the sand we cleaned up a bit and headed to the Village. It was Mini Mardi Gras nite! Living in Louisiana it was kinda neat to see they like to put on their own little rendition of Mardi Gras. It's perfect for families. My kids are not little anymore so it was really nice to see all the kids out enjoying all the fun. It really brings back memories of all the fun we had when our kids were younger. But now I get to enjoy the teenage years and my oldest is turning twenty. Well hears a pict to share a bit of our evening.

Soakin In the Sun

2009-06-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

It's finally time to get away and experience some refreshing. I love the beach. I really think it's my favorite place to sit back and hear the waves roll in. The water is such a relaxing sound. I'm sharing a pic with you to enjoy the beauty of the sea! I'll be posting more later to share my trip with you.

Bonnets Are Beautiful

2009-05-28T19:57:00.000-07:00

Today I spent lots of time taking care of some much needed problem solving. So settling down thinking about what I should share with you brought me to a vision of delicate bonnets. One of the first things I created for my little girl to wear home from the hospital. A bonnet is truly a must for a little girl. Once you place it on her little head you see a little flower in bloom. So here are a few bonnets I've created and wanted to share with you. So if smocking is something you would like to do, I encourage you to start with a smocked bonnet.

Beads of fun!

2009-05-26T21:29:00.000-07:00

I enjoy learning. I recently learned how to make beaded ornaments. Beads are great! I like the texture and color. So I'm sharing a pict with you of my latest ornament. I good friend of mine taught me how to create these beautiful creations. I met her when I taught her how to smock! You never know what someone else can share with you. So make sure you share with others. I do.

Permission Granted

2009-05-26T21:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, I have given myself permission to play and to get to blogging. It may not be what I ultimately want to call my own but it's a start. After reading an article in "Artful Blogging" by Leah Piken Kolidas I decided to not be so hard on myself and go ahead and share. I had pondered doing a paint over technique and finally just put paint to canvas. I also used stamps which have always intriqued me. The stamps I used are by Stampin' Up!. Well I have posted!!!

Digi Scrapbook layout

2009-05-25T20:44:00.000-07:00

I've recently been trying my hand at some Digi Scrapbooking. I found jessicaspraque.com and purchased an online class. It was a great investment. Very easy to follow and learn from. So here is my first try at a Digi Scrapbook Page layout. This features me and my daughter.

Customize Your Note Cards

2008-08-06T17:25:00.000-07:00

2008-08-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

I recently participated in a swap using Serene Spring. One of SU new hostess sets. I enjoy the look of vibrant watercoloring. I embossed the image using a versamark pad and black embossing powder. Embossing really adds definition and spark to a line stamp. Try it you will like it.

A Friendly Note

2008-08-06T16:56:00.000-07:00