Please excuse the mess...

I thought I would be cute and change up my blog. So now I have to redo all my links and make it fat and scrappy again. Give me a couple of days to get my act together...

5 Things...

that made me happy this past weekend {blog challenge from www.2scrappychixdesigns.com}:

1. My nutty dog Sugar
2. My boyfriend cleaning house
3. Watching movies with my boyfriend
4. Staying in on Sunday
5. Eating a late breakfast at IHOP on Saturday

I had to stretch on a couple of these since I really didn't do much but laze around the house this weekend and watch a couple of DVDs.

What are 5 things that made you happy this weekend.

Current Readings

I am currently reading this book French Fried by Nancy Fairbanks. I love the stories of Carolyn and Jason Blue even when Jason is being a jerk most of the time. Of course Carolyn gets on my nerves too sometimes spouting all the historical data about the places and events they visit in their food and chemistry travels. While I am not finished with this book yet, I would highly recommend it. As I would all of Nancy Fairbanks culinary mystery books.

Movie Reviews

My mom and I went to see "Music and Lyrics" on Valentine's Day. My mom really liked the movie. It was a good movie but did not live up to all the hype. Don't get me wrong, Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant are two cuties but something just didn't garner a warm tingling feeling at the end of the movie. Everything works out fine in the movie... it just isn't a movie that I will talk about and talk about after seeing it. Grade: B-

Edward and I watched "The Guardian" tonight. It was great. There were a couple of twists that I didn't see coming. Very heartwrenching. Please don't watch it without some tissue. Kevin Costner only gets better with age. Ashton Kutcher is a cutie in this movie. Very mature after a few immature moments. While it is heartwrenching it is also heartwarming too. Grade: A

Edward and I watched "The Departed" last night. Another great movie. How can you go wrong with Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Walberg, Matt Damon, and Alec Baldwin plus many more great actors. There was a lot of action and a lot of violence. This movied seemed to twist and turn and sometimes I felt like I was lost not knowing what was going on. The finale was upsetting but justice is served. You have got to like violence to enjoy this movie. Grade: A

New Papercrafts

Here are some new projects that I have worked up lately. All four are using the February 2007 monthly kit from


Layout from with a picture from Jacob's cowboy birthday party.

Frame for my sister of Sugar. Frame is from the Dollar Tree.

Altered frame from Maple Lane Press.

Altered frame from Kroger {grocery store}.

Blogging Goals

I am very haphazard when it comes to posting on my blog. So for now, my goal is to post at least once a week. After I get used to that... I will step it up. Not sure what the stepping it up will consist of but I am trying to set some goals for myself that are realistic!

Sub Design Team Toot

I have been invited to be a sub for a Design Team Member for April 2007 at

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You cannot begin to understand how excited I am. I have been a member of this site for a little while now and their Design Team rocks. They really produce some great stuff. Of course it helps that Lynn Eon, the site owner, puts together some rockin' monthly kits. I cannot wait to get my hands on the kit and scrappin' up some stuff!!!!

2 Scrappy Chix Designs Monthly Online Crop

Go over to 2 Scrappy Chix Designs this weekend at:

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We are having our monthly online crop starting Friday, February 9, 2007. I will be hosting from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. CST. I will be posting a sketch challenge and two projects. There will be lots of prizes and comraderie to be had by all.

Transparency Layout

Here is my latest layout that I have finished:

I used a transparency for the background paper. Additional supplies used: My Mind's Eye Bohemia patterned paper, embroidery thread, Foofala buttons, May Arts and Basic Grey Ribbon, We R Memory Keepers rub-ons and chipboard letters/photo corner.

I really love the finished product as well as the look of the transparency.

2SCD Sale... BIG Sale!

The clearance section of 2 Scrappy Chix Designs is 50% off:

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A bunch of great stuff on clearance... Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper, Basic Grey, and so much more. Current lines too!

2SCD Monthly Contest - January

2 Scrappy Chix Designs is holding their monthly contest. This month's winner by random drawing will receive a Cuttlebug and a set of dies. Hurry because the deadline is January 31st. Just follow the rules of the contest and upload your entry into the gallery... Here is the link:

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2SCD Sale and Preview

www.2scrappychixdesigns.com is having a 40% off sale on paper kits. Great selection of My Mind's Eye Bohemia, Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, and more. Here is a sneak peak at the upcoming monthly kit:

Manufacturer's Challenge: Technique Tuesday

Here are two fun projects I submitted to the Manufacturer's Challenge for Technique Tuesday at Pub Calls:

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"A Charmed Life" 8x10 Layout/Altered Canvas is also for my Design Team entries at 2 Scrappy Chix Designs:

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The main supplies used are Technique Tuesday "Underground" acrylic stamps, Gin X patterned paper and coaster chipboard, Bazzill cardstock, Petals & Possibilities metal "A", Avery file folder labels, and Spare Parts acrylic letters.


"Howdy" 6x6 card uses Technique Tuesday "Calamity Jane" acrylic stamps, Cosmo Cricket "Wanted" patterned paper, Bazzill cardstock, faux embossed leather paper, jute ribbon, Making Memories brads and safety pin, and Western charm.

2SCD Online Crop

More stuff that I created for some challenges during this weekend's online crop at www.2scrappychixdesigns.com...

2SCD Online Crop - Sketch Challenge

Another project I did at www.2scrappychixdesigns.com this weekend for their online crop... a sketch challenge. The sketch is from www.scraproomblueprints.com. The website has a bunch of different samples of sketches for different size layouts and cards. Check it out!

2SCD Online Crop - Tag Class

This is a fun class that I hoted at www.2scrappychixdesigns.com online crop this weekend. The tags are extremely simple to make. You also see a close-up and samples of how I used the tags. Happy Valentine's Day {early}!

Online Crop and Sale

is having a sale on patterned paper... 60% off. There are lots of good stuff to be had there... 2 Scrappy Chix Designs is also hosting an online crop this weekend. Join us on Friday through Sunday for loads of fun with challenges, classes, contests, etc. There will be prizes! Join the great group of chix that will inspire you, support you, and have fun with you!

Click here to join the fun!

BFF

Best friends forever... or not. I miss not having a best friend. Remember back in the day when you thought your school friend would be your best friend forever. I know this is the case for some people. My sister graduated high school almost 20 years ago and is close friends with about 5 girls. I don't know if she would classify any as her best friend but they are still all very close and get together several times during the year. I have a couple of friends but not any that I can call up at any time of the day or night just to talk. No one to really share my thoughts and feelings. Not a close confidente.

I had a very good friend until a couple of years ago. I would call her on a regular basis just to talk. We got together every once in awhile as we lived a couple of hours apart. But I got tired of being a better friend to her than she was to me. I got tired of our friendship being one sided. I don't think she meant for this to happen. She had a baby. She was having trouble in her marriage. She was going to school to become a nurse. I stopped calling. She never called to begin with so there were no calls from her. I moved. I moved three times even. I finally got a hold of her through her mom and tried to restart our friendship. Nothing. Oh I tried. I called her several times. We talked a couple of times. Really talked. I have left several messages on her voicemail with no return calls. I give up.

I don't think I am a selfish person. I try to be a good friend. I try to be thoughtful. I try to remember important dates. I try. Why doesn't anyone want to try to be my friend? It is heart breaking sometimes. I am extremely close with my mom and my sister. We do talk. But it isn't the same.

As an older adult how do you find a best friend forever? I have tried. I have joined different groups with similar interests. Nothing.

Just wanted to get this off my chest. The pity party is over. I am confident that one of these days I will find a BFF.

Design Team Here I Come...

I have been selected for my first official Design Team at:

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It is a fantast message board, gallery, and store. I am so happy to be a part of the first Design Team. Here are my submission entries for the Design Team:

Homemade Christmas

This is an altered canvas that I made my mother for Christmas. Photos taken around where we live and printed in sepia tone. I wanted a Western (Texas) feel to this project and hope I accomplished it.