A Very Bendy Post

I made these little elf girls for our friends little girls. This is my first attempt at them and I think I did a pretty good job! I first saw them at the Princess Nimble-Thimble blog - she makes the cutest little bendy dolls ever! check out her Etsy shop HERE. Then my friend Jackie was making them at Science and play and helped me get started on one. They took me about 2 hours each to make with the emroidery and everything. What do you think? Oh they are about 3 inches tall.

Happy thoughts #3 and 4

So I missed yesterday!  I was busy scrappin away!  I will show you the layouts I did another day.

So my Happy thought for yesterday is how much I love my nieces and nephews. Today I am thinking of my sister's children. When they where little and I was just a teen I adored playing with them and taking them places , doing crafts.  They are grown up now and 3 of them have children of their own who I have never met.  But I cherish them too!   So Thank you Cristina, Juan, Shawnda, Rosa and Marcos for making me an Auntie!

My other thought is about my DH Dwight again.  Cause I just love him to pieces!  Today I was feeling pretty crummy and tired.  So he took the children to church and to play practice by himself.  Which let me rest.  What a great guy!

Happy thought #2

So I better post todays thought before today is over!

I was working on a scrapbook layout tonight and Dwight came by as I had finished it and told me how pretty it was - and it made me really happy!  Love you Sweetie!

Let's talk happy!

So I decided I need an attitude pick me up.  I have been more negative lately and more "on edge"  and I really do not like being this way.  I really want to see the good in others first and not all the other stuff that get in the way of making true and pleasant connections!  

So I am starting by posting something postive each day (or almost each day)  through the new year.   

Todays:

We went to the homeschool thanksgiving gathering this afternoon and it was such a pleasure to watch my kids connecting with the other children and enjoying the day.   Jo played a little Turkey in a sketch/game they did and Sammi who was the pilgrim had to keep bumping Jo when it was time to "gobble, gobble"   and I just thought it was so cute and funny and it made me giggle!

what is your happy thing?

And I wanted to offer up a Thank you to Di Hickman for all the work she put into posting wonderful sketches for us on her blog!  Click on her name to go see for yourself!  and here is my card from her most recent sketch

Trick Or Treat!

 here are my little trick or treaters. 

Sammi was a Cheerleader - I made her outfit. 

Josephine was a princess - you can not see it well in this pic but I added ribbons and gems and flowers and beads to this plain white dress I got second hand.  

Seth  was a fallen piece of the night sky - all his idea!  so creative.  We glued glow in the dark stars and planets to his cloak from last years costume and even had a few on his face.  

 Sammi had to go home after a few houses with an upset tummy, but Seth and Jo went to quite a few houses and got loaded down with goodies!  we of course filled up Sammi's bucket from our own trick or treat stash.  

Hope your Halloween was super spooky and fun!

Be afraid, very afraid!

Your Monster Profile

Infamous Killer You Feast On: Starbucks You Lurk Around In: Candy Factories You Especially Like to Torment: Hicks

What's Your Monster Name?

What part of fall are you?

well I am not so sure about what it says I am LMBO

You Are Changing Leaves

Pretty, but soon dead.

What Part of Fall Are You?

Tag you're it!
I have been tagged by Julie (the brat ;) )

Here's the deal:

7 Random Facts I must post. So read them, comment on them & then check to see if your name is in the 7 I tag. If it is, list 7 Random Facts about yourself & pass on the tag to 7 people.

Randomness follows

1. I homeschool my 4 children

2. I love to read historical fiction ( but not the smutty romance kind, but non smutty romance is all good )

3. Jane Eyre is my favorite book. DH bought me the oldest copy we could afford when we newly married.

4. SarahAnn told me yesterday she loved doing large math problems and wants to do time tests, both of which made her freeze in public school! that made my heart swell

5. I can not whistle.

6. I Miss Jericho the tv show and wish the dorks had not cancelled it

and

7. I miss my friend Trish and hope we can get some time to chat and scrap soon!

Ok so know I have to tag some people

Abby
Peggy
Crazy T
Nancy
Megan

It be Talk like a pirate day - ARRRG

 so it be fitten I should have a proper pirate name.

My pirate name is:

Dirty Mary Cash

You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. You're musical, and you've got a certain style if not flair. You'll do just fine. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.
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Look at me I'm legally blond!

Hehehe at least that's what the celebrity look alike thing says!

Flower flower

Kimberely Challenged us to find out what kind of flower we are. I like the flower it said I was but not sure of the definition LOL

I am an Echinacea What Flower Are You?

No Power

Yesterday we had no Power from 9 am till 5:30 pm then it was flickering till 8:30pm
around 1 we packed up and headed to the Library to get a break from the HOT townhouse. I cut out and brought along a little hand sewing project. I was so surprised about how quick it went together! I made a little Wee Bunny (see other people's versions here) She is a bit ragged in the shapping byt my 5 yr old loves her. (free pattern by Hillary Lang at WeeWonderfuls.com)

Ok took this fun Quiz Christina posted on her blog.

What scrapbooking item are you?

You are Fibers!Fun and crazy at times. You are a warm fuzzy kind of person. You run around getting things done but still find time for fun! You have so many diverse interests that it is often hard to pin you down to any one thing. People love your friendly attitude and carefree ways. You often brighten other people's days. But Fibers Beware - Sometimes people don't take you seriously because of your happy-go-lucky ways. Sometimes you find yourself feeling left out from decision making that could directly affect you. Even though you like to be happy and cheerful, make sure others know that you can also be serious and in tune with reality. Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Family

Today I am in love with this layout I made of my lovely Niece Cristina and her Family. I love this photograph of her and her family. She look so radiant and happy in it and sometimes it is tough for her to be this happy right now. I love the classic feel to the photo and the little charm hanging on the ribbon. I like how everything nestles together. It gives such a nice feel of warmth.
Even with the bold patterns and colors I feel like the Photo really does shine. Oh yes and I love the photo action work I did. (click layout to see credits)

Happy 4th of July!

Layout made with Kim Hill's Bang Goes the 4th kit at CGessentials

For us July 4th is all about traditions and family, flags and red white and blue. This morning we went to the Parade - it was soo hot but I always love going. We Always have donuts for breakfast while we wait for the parade to start. One of my favorite traditions is to dress the kids up in patriotic clothes. This year I took it a step further and dressed my girls doll's to match. My good friend Peggy sent me Jo's adorable red gingham dress and then I sewed a similar one for her doll - notice the tiny fabric "yo-yo" with the little blue button. For Sammi I had made her new Molly doll this cute red , white and blue outfit last month. Then I made a cute matching top for Sammi - a skirt is in the works but not quite finished. I think they look adorable.

SO now all you TTS ladies - Tell me about a tradition you like to do to celebrate. It does not have to be for the 4th of July it can be any celebration. Be sure to post a link in the Thread at TTS.

New Banner!

Over at the Girl Talk blog they challenged us to make a New blog banner using Dani Mogstad's designs. I had never made my own banner before. Man this could get addicting! It did take a bit for me to figure out how to put it up. But I think I have it now! (I also added the credits to the bottom of my blog but was wondering if I could make that font smaller? anyone know?

Credits:
Dani Mogstads elements and paper from Love Sprung and Spring Chick kits, Traci Reeds Alpha from Love Sprung Kit, 2 Peas Barefoot Professor font, Traci Muprhy's Drop Shadows

Pixie Dust!

OK found this little quiz on Megan's blog.

What type of pixie are you?

You are a forest pixie! You are deeply in tune with the earth and will do almost anything to protect it. Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code

Hmmm I always knew I was a granola girl at heart ;)

I've been tagged by Lucy - well all of us at TTS have!

RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME ...

1)Name one person who made you smile today? My Dear Heart

2)What were you doing at 8:00 this morning? making cereal for the kiddos

3)What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Eating a bagel w/cream cheese and an apple for lunch

4)What is something that happened to you in 1998? My Sweet Sammi girl was born

5)What is the last thing you said aloud? Go eat your bagel and brush your teeth so we can go to science and play

6)How many different things have you drank today? One - Diet Pepsi

7)What color is your hair brush? black and orange

8)What was the last thing you bought? Light up pens for the kids

9)What was the last gift you received? GC for my Birthday

10)What color is your front door? white

11)Where do you keep cell phone? don't have one

12)What was the weather like today? sunny and hot

13)What is the best ice cream flavor? Vanilla

14)What are you excited about? Going to T's thi weekend

15)Do you talk a lot? UMMM YES

16)Name a weird food you like? hmm is sushi weird?

17)Cold or hot? cold

18)What's your favorite thing to do? scrapbooking, sewing and reading

19)Do you want to cut your hair? No

20: Are you over the age of 25? yum YEAH

21)Are you ticklish? yes

22)Are you typically a jealous person? no

23)Name a friend whose name starts with the letter "L" : Lara

24)Name a friend whose name starts with the letter "A": Abby

25)Do you chew on your straws? yes

26)Do you have curly hair? Wavy

27)What is the next concert you're going to? Who knows

28)Who is the crappiest person in your life? um soo not saying

29)What is your favorite color? green

30)What is something you say a lot? ya know?

31)What's your room like? unorganized with clothes that need to be put away and some things to go to good will.

32)What was the last movie you saw? Bridge to Terabithia

33)Do you have work tomorrow?I stay at home with my munchkins

34)What's your dream job? I am doing it

35)When was the last time you said "I love you"? 2 hr ago

36)What should you be doing right now? laundry

37)Do you have a nickname? not really

38)Are you a heavy sleeper? so so

39)When is the last time you did the dishes, honestly?Last night

40)What are your pet peeves? hmm I can not think of any right now

IT's My Birthday! woohooo


So the blog challenge at TTS today is to list 12 things we are hapy about today (click Here to play along)

1. IT"S MY BIRTHDAY
2. My 3 youngest made me adorable birthday cards
3. My Momma called and sang me happy birthday
4. My Best friend since childhood called and sang me hapy birthday
5. My chicky Megan sent me the cutest b-day ecard - it is adorable!
6. I get to scrap with some of my Online friends today - thanks Sarah
7. I got b-day coupons from DST for online stores ( you see a theme here? )
8. My DH and Oldest boy Tim are gonna make me dinner - woohoo
9. It's summer break, no teaching my rugrats lessons, we just getta play
10. It is a beautiful sunny day
11. Jo and Seth are telling each other Bible stories! (seth: did Moses have a wife? Mom: yes Seth: did Moses have a child? Jo: Yes Seth , remember Isaac is his baby - heheh LOVE IT
12. I will have 2 layouts in the July Scrapstreet mag!

It's a Birthday Party!

Kim Johnson is celebrating 2 yrs as a Digi Designer and is having a Fab contest! Head on over to TTS to check it out - just click on the ad!



And here is my entry! click on it to see the credits.