So much to say and only one hand to type....

got my February kit from Scrapbook Circle yesterday!  Woohoo!  Seriously, it's so SWEET!!  Filled with fun Valentine stuff go check it out here: Scrapbook Circle.

I'm off to CHA tomorrow!  Wooohoo!  I'm pretty excited to go see the new goodies that CHA brings, and I get to hang out with my girlz!  I am definitely taking LOTS of pictures and will share!

Lastly, I had surgery on my finger yesterday, it was sort of a surprise.  I had a pyogenic granuloma. (you can google it and see just what my finger looked like **warning it's NASTY**)  They are sort of a mystery but they grow fast and fairly common.  All I have to say is that  I am counting my MANY blessings: DH such a good guy patient taking me to my appointments :) My kiddos-they have really been great, getting me water, fixing their lunches, and drawing me pictures like this:

insurance, ibuprofen (much better than what the DR. prescribed that stuff makes me all clouded), and the fact it was on my finger on my non dominant hand!

This post took me so long to write!  thanks for being patient.... 

Hope you are having a FABULOUS day!  Until next time!

Kazan's sketch #18

Another fun sketch by Kazan at 2 sketches 4 you:

products used:

pattern paper & sticker: Sassafrass

glitter glue: ranger

rubon: american crafts

ribbon: don't remember 

jewels: don't remember either

other: sewing..

Two Peas.....

do you love Two Peas in a Bucket?  Do you post your layouts there?  Then check this out:

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/userblogpost.asp?id=40429

it works!  I posted my 20 and placed my order yesterday!  Have fun!

Dinner last night

So I was watching Family Feud with hubby during his lunch break for work....and I saw this commercial for Campbell's soup, it had a picture of Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo.  Looked totally yummy!  That's what we had for dinner last night.  Here is the recipe:

1/2 to a lb. of linguine (I used angel hair spaghetti)

1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets

2 Tbsp. butter (I didn't add this because my chicken was canned)

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2" pieces

1 can (10 3/4 oz) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Prepare linguine according to the package directions.  Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking.  Drain linguine mixture well in a colander.

Heat the butter in a 10" skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.  

Stir the soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture in the skillet.  Cook until mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Serve with additional Parmesan Cheese.

*Okay, for my tips: when I make this again I will double the amount of the sauce and broccoli, (I used 1 lb. of spaghetti)The sauce was tasty but there didn't seem like there was enough.*

EVERYONE ate it with no complaint so this is another option to just plain old spaghetti in my house! :)

Laura's #17

Yep, this is better late than never! This sketch #17 for 2 sketches 4 you I had technical difficulties....This card was made just with scraps that I had and couldn't throw away!  I am pleased with how it turned out!  Thanks for looking!

Supplies: as far as I can remember!

pattern paper: Basic Grey

flower: heidi swapp

Scrapbooking....

I just had to share this.....I read this in the editor's note in my February Creating Keepsakes....

"Studies demonstrate that showing a child pictures of herself raises her self-esteem.  So just think about the confidence you build in the lives of everyone you photograph-----and scrapbook about!"

Isn't that what we all want to give our children?  Self-esteem?  I love that my albums are now down and in an open area so that my kids can look at them to their hearts content (and they do).  Hope everyone is having a most FABULOUS day!

2 photos 2 looks

I finished these layouts last night around 11:30pm! (I was "watching" Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and I had to see how it ended.....)  I was pretty excited that I was able to use some of the  FABULOUS Sassafrass Lass paper.  I bought it last year in May, I loved it but I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with it.  I am happy with the layouts, I like the look of layering but don't feel like it comes naturally.   I even had my guys do their own journaling (before they went to bed of course!)

Thanks for looking!  Last year I made the goal of making 100 12 x 12 layouts I made it to 71, I am DETERMINED to do it this year!  So far I am up to 4, woohoo!  It's like the little engine that could, I think I can I think I can.....Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you are having a FABULOUS day!!

supplies used:

pattern paper, stickers: Sassafrass Lass

roller tape: Prima

stamps: stampedious & Autumn leaves

Jewels: Hobby Lobby

wave borders: Bazzill

glitter glue: ranger

bubbles: Cricut Graphically Speaking

ink, staples, NO SEWING (I know can you believe it?!)

Fun Run....

I just have to tell you I LOVE the January kit at Scrapbook Circle! There are some FABULOUS layouts and ideas in the gallery.

You can't really tell but I did do some stamping (I figure I should use those stamps that I own, a New Year's resolution of mine)and there is some sewing too. I love this picture of my son running, the wind in his hair a slight smile on his face, priceless.....I also love the picture of the other kid running turning around...classic.....

Supplies used:

pattern paper: Prima

letters: Cricut Graphically Speaking

rubons: Jenni Bowlin

ribbon: can't seem to remember right now....

stamps: can't remember either!

**Oh, and by the way Lisa is having a sale on past kits and grab bags check it out HERE

totally SCREAMING deals, get yours today before they sell out!**

Kazan #17

Here is my take on Kazan's sketch:

The supplies I used come from the January kit at Scrapbook Circle

The butterfly comes from the Graphically Speaking Cartridge for the Cricut.

Laura's sketch #16

I had such a great time with this sketch (2 sketches 4 you) I had to make two cards!  Thanks Laura for such fun sketch!

I have to tell you the challenge for me was working with these papers from SEI, they are gorgeous almost to wear you don't want to cut them, but somehow I managed.  :)

supplies used:

pattern paper: SEI Poppy

scrolls: Bazzill Chipboard

Pearls: Kaiser

flower: Cricut Graphically Speaking (THANK YOU SANTA!!)

brown acrylic paint, 

glitter paint: Lil Davis Designs

sewing, seed beads

I love how the diamond glaze made it look like there was dew drops on the flower.

supplies used:

pattern paper: SEI Poppy

scrolls: Bazzill Chipboard

Jewels: Hobby Lobby

Embellish glue: Diamond Glaze

flower: Cricut Graphically Speaking (THANK YOU SANTA!!)

brown acrylic paint, 

glitter paint: Lil Davis Designs

sewing, seed beads, ribbon

Funny story about these little seed beeds, they came  mixed up with sequins that my mom had for YEARS, I thought wouldn't it be fun to put on the flowers, I used them all!

Happy New Year and thanks for taking a peek today! :)