My Happy Place....

Happy Valentines Day

2012-02-14T08:13:00.000-08:00

Hello my sweet friends.
I have some exciting news.. At least for me!
I woke up this morning and it was raining.
I know that's not Big news to some of you. But it made
for one happy day for me.

So It's Valentines Day!
The day to show your special someone how
much you love them.. On this day of love we usually
stay at home and make a special dinner and eat by
candlelight. But I do believe we are switching it up this year.
We will be going out for a nice dinner on this rainy day.
I am looking forward to it!! How about you?
Any special plans?

I happened to get this shot a couple of weeks ago
why I was out shopping at lowes.. I just love the way
the flower buds are all curled up..

Well once again it is that time of the week
when I get to show off what I made for
City Crafters Challenge Blog.

Kirsty is our lovely host this week and is challenging us to
make a perfect pair of cards..

And thats not all.. That perfect pair need to be in
the colors Blues and Purples..

So I broke out a flower stamp. And I used my water-color pencils
to color them up all pretty!

Then I framed them up on a card.
Such a nice and simple card.

Then I made another.. To make a perfect pair!

To get all the details on this challenge or to see all
the other card that the Design Team made
you can head on over to
City Crafter Challenge Blog..

Well I am going to get off this computer
and go enjoy this wonderful weather..

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2012-02-11T23:17:00.000-08:00

Hello my Friends.
I am back with my Scavenger hunt photos
for this week.. When I first read the prompts I thought these
seem pretty easy.. Well did I think wrong.. Boy did I have
a tough time this week.. I guess that is what makes it fun.
Makes your really stop and think. Maybe to much!

Well here we go..

FACIAL FEATURES

Believe it or not I had fun with this shot. It was either a shot of
my facial features or my cats.
So I gave the cats the day off. Hee Hee
But one thing I would like to know is where the
heck did those wrinkles come from. I don't see them in my mirror..
Well lets just call them laugh lines not wrinkles. OK..

SHADOW

The weather was so beautiful this weekend I decided to ride my bike to

the park and try to find a shadow. Not crazy about the shadows I found.

SHADOW #2

Another shot still not to excited about it!

But that's what I got so that what you get to see..

SPICY

If this isn't spicy I don't know what is..

GOLD

I just love this happy golden sun face.. He makes me smile!

FABRIC

Nothing more comfy than an old pair of jeans with my
favorite pair of chucks on!! As you know both are made from
Fabric! :)

Well that all I have for this weeks hunt.
If you would like to see what everyone else found
on the hunt you can head on over to Ashley's blog

I do hope you are having a nice weekend.

Thanks so much again for stopping by.

You guys always make me feel so loved with all

your sweet comments.

Hugs, Linda

Thank You!

2012-02-09T22:05:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to pop in and say
Thanks so much for all your
get well wishes. I am feeling much better!
I might even get out and about this weekend..

For our Beyond Layers class, Kim has challenged us to make a
homemade back drop or to find some natural light.
After making my backdrop I had a tough time trying to
find something to photograph. When all else fails put something
on a open book! I know it's a little simple and that OK by me!

I put the words lost in a dream cause that is how I felt most of
the week when I was on cold medicine. I am so glad I feel better.

I do hope you have a wonderful weekend..

Hugs, Linda

My Head is a Fog...

2012-02-07T03:49:00.000-08:00

I hate to say it, But I am still not feeling the best. As much as

I am trying to fight this cold, It is fighting me right back.

I have been getting lots of rest.. Drinking plenty of fluids.

Zoning out on cold medication..

And I still don't feel well. And the sad part is that

I have had no time to play in my craft room at all..

I guess its a good think I got my CCCB project done early!

But I have been laying on the couch play with photos.
This is my story board for my Beyond Layers class
with Kim Klassen. They were looking for photos of our day.
Well my days lately are pretty ugly.
I think these tell a much better story.
A story about another journey I am on!
A creative Journey.

********

Over a City Crafters there is a fun challenge
going on.. Ros our host this week wants us to use
the colors of the Rainbow.. So I took that literally.

I created this "She Art Gal"
Standing under a Rainbow.

I cut all the colors of the rainbow out of scrapbook paper. .

Then stitched them together..

I had found the perfect quote to go along with this.
I just love it.

To get all the detail on this challenge you can head on over to
City Crafters Challenge Blog.

Thank so much for stopping by.
All your comments mean so much to me.

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

2012-02-04T22:02:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the week again to show you
what I found on my Hunt ..

Some of these photos were taken in Portland OR.
If you happened to miss my last post
there are more shot from our visit there..

So without further ado here are my photos
for this week.

Strike a pose

OK, I know what your thinking...This isn't strike a pose.
But this tree is posing for me... Right
My daughter used to do all my
posing for me but she's not here.
I tried to talk the hubby into posing for me
but he didn't want to play along with me!!
So you get a tree.

Footwear

I pulled this one out of the archives..
These tennies belong to my daughter..
You know the one that used to pose for me! Hee Hee..

Hobby

Wine tasting is a hobby.. RIGHT

Shiny

I drew a total blank on this prompt.

So I guess a shiny nickle will due..

Color me green

Believe it or not this is a garage door we saw down by
Cannon Beach. I guess they needed a shortcut to get inside.
So they added a green door.. I think it made a cool photo!

Well there you have it..
Another hunt done.

To see all the other entries you can hop on over to
Ashley's blog

Thanks so much for stopping by!

And thanks so much for all you sweet comments..

Hugs, Linda

Sharing some photos...

2012-02-03T02:37:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends.

Hope your weekend is off to a great start.

Just thought I would share with you some
of my photos from my trip to Portland, OR

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I will be back tomorrow with my photos

for my Scavenger Hunt..

Hugs, Linda

So Happy!!

2012-01-31T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends..
I am back from our fabulous trip to Oregon.
Sad to say I think I caught a bad cold while I was there.

I tried to get around to visit some of you yesterday but I found
it pretty hard to stay focused on anything..

I caught a photo of this little guy while on my trip.

He was so cute just hanging out all by himself..

I just know he was so happy because he was close to the

ocean.. I know that always makes me happy..

Linking with Kim Klassens Texture Tuesday.

I used Simplicity texture at 100%.

I also have my project to share with you from

City Crafter Challenge blog.

This weeks challenge is brought to us

by the sweet and talented Cheryl..

The theme is "You've got mail".
You have to use an envelope in your project.

So I decided to decorate an envelope.
I just love to decorate them all pretty
before I mail them out.

This envelope has a lot of torn and cut paper
glued on.. And lots of stamping..
I had a lot of fun with this one. You should come
on over and join in the fun.. I can't wait to see
all the different way you can use an envelope.

To get the details on this challenge you can pop on
over to City Crafter Challenge blog..

Here are a couple of photos of
my cutie pie Myles. Boy do I miss him.
He still is the most happy little guy around.

Dad doesn't have to try to hard to get a smile.

Thanks so much my friends for all your kind comments.
I really do appreciate every one of them.

Till next time....

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday..

2012-01-28T22:21:00.000-08:00

I have to start by saying I am so excited..
Right now as your reading this I am
in Portland visiting my Daughter and Son-inlaw
and one of my favorite little guys..
Yes, Myles... My grandson..

I got my Scavenger Hunt photos done early this week.
So this is pre-posted.. I do hope you enjoy this weeks
photos. I had fun collecting them..

SMILE

I grab this shot while I was out to lunch with my sister..
Just the sweet sight of this yummy strawberry made me
smile..

STAND ALONE

OK... I know he is not standing alone,

But he is swimming alone! That counts doesn't it..

RUSTY OR SOMETHING OLD

Nothing says Rusty and Old like an Old Rust Hing..

ARTIFICIAL

The minute I saw this prompt I thought of splenda
the artificial sweetener.. I just couldn't get a decent photo of a
splenda packet.. So this is the next thing that pop in to my
head.. Artificial flowers..

REPEATING PATTERNS

I had no idea what to do for this shot.. So your get to see my
pencils all lined up.. I really don't know if it fits the prompt.
Oh well!!!

To see what all the other wonderful folks came up
with on the hunt you can go HERE!

I know I haven't been by to see everyone.
I did not take my computer.. I just wanted to make sure
I could get some good quality time in with my love ones.
I will be back home later today so hopefully I will get to
stop by and visit everyone.

Hugs, Linda

Six Little Words....

2012-01-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

This is my second post today to see my City crafters post just scroll down.

Living Simply here in the Moment.

I have been busy taking all kinds of classes.
One of them being Kim Klassens Beyond Layers.
This class is right up my ally.. I am loving it and we are
only on week two.

Texture by KK - Trust

Last weeks she wanted us to
tell our story.. And yes we all have one.
I did write my story out in my journal.
I will share share it some day.

So this week is about

YOU IN SIX WORDS!

(texture by KK - Simplicity)

Of course there were so many ways for me to go with this.
So I decided to go with something I (TRY) to practice.
Living in the moment..

So this is what I came up with, My six words:
Living simply here in the moment.

(texture by kk - simplicity)

I have to say I am a bit of a dreamer. Which I don't think

that's bad. Just sometime I can let the now slip away without

even realizing what I have done!! The day has past and what joy
did I get from it.

About 7 or 8 years ago my daughter bought me
this book from Eckhart Tolle. The power of now!
That title says it all.
And that is when this whole obsession began
with me.. So I have been practicing this for some time.
I don't think I will ever master it. But it has definitely change
some little ways that I live my life.

Kim got this Idea of "You in Six words" from an Oprah magazine.
Which Oprah got it from the SMITH MAGAZINE.
If you have time you should check it out.
It was quite fun to read..

So what six words describe you?

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I really do appreciate all your kind comments..

And I will leave you with a quote from Eckhart Tolle

"Pleasure is always derived from something outside you,
Whereas joy arises from within"

Hugs, Linda

City Crafter Challenge Blog...

2012-01-23T22:00:00.000-08:00

Hello...
How are you?

It's that time of the week for me to share with
you what I have made for
City Crafters Challenge Blog.

Boy was it a cold and Windy weekend here in Vegas.

Hard to find any kind life form out in my yard right now!

So you get to see a photo of my dormant Lantana.

I have never seen these little berry type things on

my Lantana before. Strange..

Well on to my card I made this week..

I am the host this week and a made up a sketch.

So all you have to do is make a card following the sketch.

Once again I got my image from the Graphic Fairy.
I just love the vintage vibe this card has..

So here is the sketch I made.
It was made on photoshop.. This was the first time
I had made a sketch on photoshop. Lets just say it took me
awhile..

But I do believe I got the hang of it

now so Watch-out! Hee Hee..

So if you would like to see all the detail of this

challenge you can head on over to

City crafters Challenge blog..

And as always you can check out all the creations

the other Ladies have created..

Thanks so much for stopping by my friends.

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2012-01-21T22:28:00.000-08:00

Hello again..
I am back with some photos for
Scavenger Hunt Sunday..

I did pull a couple from my archives.
But did get some time to grab some photos this week.
So without further ado
here we go...

SUNSET

Rincon Beach.. One of my favorite places to watch

the Sunset!

BLACK AND WHITE

With just a touch of pink!
Can you see it?

A DAY IN MY LIFE.

Always waiting for me when I wake up..
Who ever invented a coffee maker with a timer
Thank you!!

FOUR

So many wonderful ideas popped into my head

with this prompt. After about 50 shots of different

photos.. This is what I ended up with!

Nice and simple.

COLORFUL

You know I just love my colorful
bottles that sit on my kitchen window sill..

COLORFUL #2

I got this shot this past summer at the San Diego Zoo.
Now if they are not colorful I don't know what is.
I wonder if they are talking to each other and what
do you think they are saying.

Well there you have it. Another fun Hunt.

Thanks to Ashley for another great hunt.
to see all the other entries you can pop over to

Thanks so much for stopping by my friends..

Hugs, Linda

I've got Sunshine..

2012-01-19T16:16:00.000-08:00

It has been such a lovely week here!
I have been taking in all the good weather we
have been having..

When I saw these happy flowers out in the desert I just had to
stop and get a photo. They look like sunshine to me..

When I was up in Portland dropping off Myles. My daughter
and I went shopping at the Mall. And they had a shop called
Made in Portland..
In that shop they had the most wonderful painting. If it was
smaller I would have bought it. The word on the sign said

I'VE GOT SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY

I just love that.. I might have to try to paint it myself..
We will see!

So I have been playing in my craft room with my paints and
enjoying every minute of it.. And in the evenings while watching
TV with the hubby I have been doing a little crocheting..
No I still haven't finished the baby afghan.. YIKES..

These are a pair of finger-less gloves.. I had made a pair for
my girlfriend. And they were pretty quick and easy to make so
I making another pair!!

Well that's all I have to share with you today!
Thanks so much for stopping in
And
I do hope you have some
SUNSHINE
in your day even if its a cloudy, rainy, snowy kinda day!!

Till next time..

Hugs, Linda

Just Believe....

2012-01-17T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hello...

Are you ready for a fresh new week.
As I am sitting here sipping my coffee
typing away at my computer, I am letting my mind open
to all the possibilities the week has to bring.

It is only our own negative thinking that holds us back.

You know that little voice in your head that says this is not

good enough. But not this week...

I am going to have fun and play with my paints and

not worry about if it's not good enough.

I will just let go and believe..

Linking up to Texture Tuesday!

I used Kim Klassen texture embrace (100%) and dusty rose (47%)

I am also going to share with you on this beautiful

morning what I have created for

City Crafters Challenge Blog.

I had a lot of fun altering this little Altoid tin..

The theme this week is pretty inside and Out..

Thanks Kirsty, What a great theme..

I don't know why but right when I read the theme for

this week an altered tin popped into my head..

I have never done one before..

And I have collected a couple of these tins.

I started off by painting my tin with some acrylic green paint..

And all the fairy images are from Graphic 45. LOVE THEM!

Lots of fussy cutting.

So here is the inside..

So much glitter everywhere..

How fun is that!!

So there you have it..

My little tin all pretty inside and out.

This week I am going to try to not have any of that
negative talk in my head.. I am going to Believe I can do anything I
put my mind to..

To get all the details on this challenge you can pop on
over to City Crafters.. While your there you can check out
what all the other lovely ladies have come up with..

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

Hiking White Horse Trail

2012-01-15T07:27:00.000-08:00

So sorry to say I ran out of time and didn't get all
my shots in for Scavenger Hunt Sunday.
The only shot I got was the sweet shot.. Hmmm..

So today I am going to share some photos
of a Hike the hubby and I did.
Are we adventurers or what!

It all started off great. I'm pretty sure we were on the right track!

We were enjoying the great out doors and the

scenery looked beautiful. Well should I say as Beautiful

as a desert can look!

This trail is only about 20 minutes from our house

I had no idea it was even here..

The canyon walls were amazing.

After hiking for about one and a half hours the

canyon opened up and you could see the beautiful

Colorado river. The bright green tint to the water looked amazing.

That was not where this hike ended.. We scrambled up some rocks

for quite awhile and ended up at this Ladder.

I can't believe hubby made me go up first.

Up top were these pool of water..
Hot springs. The water was over 100.
No... We did not get in!

Well it was about time to start heading back.

Lets just say my thighs are still screaming.

It was up hill the whole way back.

We came across this tree with this ball hanging from it
I have no idea what it is but it sure made a pretty photo.

So it was about a 6 mile hike. But it felt like 30.
But I am so glad we did it!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Til next time...

Hugs, Linda

Paint Party Friday!!!

2012-01-13T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends..

As you know I am no longer watching my cutie-pie
Myles. And I decided not to go back to work, So
what does one do all day. Besides blog. hee hee..

I am taking a year long mixed media class
with Tam Laporte.. It's called Life Book.
Right up my ally!! MAYBE!!
You can see the button on my sidebar!

Our first lesson we were to paint a
Goddess that represents us..

No laughing at my painting.. I a pretty new to doing
faces and let me tell you I could tear this apart all on my own.

I would like to introduce you to
Goddess Euphrosyne.
If I was a goddess I would have loved to
have been her!

She was the Goddess of Good Cheer, Joy, Mirth and Merriment.
Who wouldn't want to be her. They say she liked to Drink wine and dance
with her triplet sisters..

It has been a fun class so far. At the end of the year
we will take all these pages and make a book!

I started out by sketching her and erasing her and sketching her
and erasing her.. after erasing her a million time I just
came to the conclusion this is how it was going to stay.
Then I used Water-soluble crayons for most of
this painting. I did use some acrylic for the hair.

So I am linking this to

A big thanks to Eva and Kristin

for hosting this fabulous party!

I just want so say thanks so much my sweet friends

for all your kind comment.

You all have been so kind

I really do appreciate it..

Till next time!

Hugs, Linda

Happy Birthday...

2012-01-12T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends.

I am just popping in to wish my sweet Friend

ROS

A Happy Birthday!

I hope you have the best Birthday ever!

If you get a chance and you know Ros you should
pop over and say Show her some love!

I just love the image on this card.
It is from "A Day for Daisies"
I won this image along with 3 others from
Tracy at "I want to build a Memory"
Thanks so much Tracy! There images are wonderful.

Hugs, Linda

Hello Friends...

2012-01-10T07:34:00.000-08:00

How are you?

I know it sounds kinda corny to ask about the weather,
But that is what I am asking! How is the weather where you are?
The weather here has been gorgeous. A little breezy at times,
And so far it has been a mild winter.

This shot was taken out in the desert not far from my house.
Lots of bird just hanging out in the brush. I could hear them but
they were tough to see.

So Let me show you the card I made
for this weeks challenge over at City Crafters Card Challenge.

Sweet Ros is our host this week and the challenge is
Back to Black
You must incorporate any Black Silhouette image
onto your project!

I found this cute image at the Graphic Fairy.

I just love looking though there images..

I am thinking this would make a perfect Mothers day card.

I also love it cause it has a kitty on it!

I got to incorporate all my favorite things on this
card. Stitching and seam binding. Even a little bit of
old book paper.

So if you would like to play you can pop on over to
City Crafter challenge blog.
So excited to have June as
our Guest Designer this week..

I do hope your week is starting off well..
This week is quite busy for me.
I have lunches planned with girlfriends all week!
That is always fun! I think they are worried about me
missing my daughter and grandson..
But I am OK... I know they are happy so I am Happy!

Talking about Friends.. I got a chance to meet another
Blog friend this weekend.

Bec from Patina Moon and I got to meet up with

Cathy from Corner of Cat's Mind.

I am so glad Bec asked me to tag along..

Cathy is such a sweetheart. Just like she is on her blog!

We had a great time chatting and drinking coffee.

It was was so nice to meet her.

Blogger are the best!

Till next time my friends..

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2012-01-07T16:39:00.000-08:00

This week was one of those weeks where
I thought I would get a lot done.
You know get caught up on things...

I felt great going into
the week.. Focused on my goals,
ready to conquer the world
but then...

Why does there always have to be a
BUT THEN.

As the week went on I hardly got
anything done that I wanted to.
I think I have come to realize I am not
a good manager of my time.
But at least I can say I am usually
enjoying my time!

Lets just see if I can get more done
next week.
We will see!

So It is Sunday!!
Scavenger Hunt Time.

Here is what I found on my hunt
this week!

One Color

A white rose. I had fun playing with this

in picasa..

Laundry

Tiny little close pins for tiny little laundry.

Empty

A Vintage Atlas jar just waiting to be filled.

One Dozen

I know.. Not too original, But it's all I could come
up with..

Soft

I found these at the campground.
They looks so different to me.
So Soft!

Well that's it for this week's
scavenger hunt
To see all the other entries
you can head on over to Ashley's blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

And for all your kind comments my friends..

Hugs, Linda

Sorry, I published a little early!

Not a Girly-girl...

2012-01-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

So How was your New Years?

Sad to say we were in bed before
midnight. But we really did try to stay up
this year we made it till almost 11:00..

I remember the good old days when I would
have big plans for a night out on the town..
(Vegas is perfect place to party for New Years, even 25 years ago)
And not even start to get ready
till 8:00 and party the night away!

Sad to say I don't miss those days at all!

I just love this quote,
It's from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I think it is a great quote to think about
as we start off this New Year.

It is Tuesday so that means it's time
for another challenge over at
City Crafter Challenge Blog.

Cheryl is our hostess and the theme
this week is "Save the Date"

I had so much fun with this image.

My copic coloring isn't as great as some of you,

but I gave it my best shot..

Truth be told I don't even own a pair of heels..

I guess you can say I am really not a girly-girl.

Just give me my Chucks and I am one

happy gal!

So if you want to play along with us this week
you can get all the details
over at CCCB.
You might get a chance to win
some Digi Stamps from Bugaboo!
That's were I got this digi stamp from!

Well I better get off this computer
I still have to take down my Christmas decorations.
How sad is that. I am off my game this year!

Have fun my friends.
till next time,

Hugs, Linda

Memories, Dreams and Reflections 2011

2011-12-31T16:27:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year my friends..

As I look back at the past year, I can say

what a wonderful year it was.
Lots of changes have happened in 2011.

Some good and some not so good..

But I wouldn't change a thing..

I am playing along in Ashley's

Memories, Dreams and Reflections of 2011.

Most of these photos you have seen.

The prompts really do let you take a look

back at a year gone by!

Me

I really don't have too many shots of myself..

My hubby caught this shot of me while on vacation in

California. I Love that we both love to get out and

have some fun!!

I Love You!

Here is my Hubby.

He is the most wonderful guy!

We were definitely meant to be..

Once again this shot was taken while we were

on vacation in California..

Still Laughing

I just love this shot of Myles..

It makes me chuckle every time I see it!

Winter Wonderland

Nothing says winter like a warm fire

on a cold winter day!!

Birthday

Here is a shot we took on our Birthdays!

Yep, It was both of our Birthdays.

Friends..

I guess I definitely need to get some shots

of me with my friends.. This is two little girls from

when I taught preschool.. I just love it!

I was inspired

One of the new things I tried this year was some

mixed media art. I took some online classes.

They really inspire me to want to do more..

In fact I am taking a year long mixed media on line

course starting in TODAY!!

Spring Fever

I had so many photos I have taken in the spring of

flowers it was real hard to choose..

Travel or Vacation

We must have gone to the ocean 3 or

4 times this year..

It's my most favorite place to go!

Summer Days

Hanging out by the pool is

a perfect way to spend a summer day!

A day in the life

One of my favorite ways to spend my days

is crafting..

All Smiles

One of the best things that happened to me

this year was this little guy coming into my life.

He almost always had a smile for me!

Autumn

Nothing says fall like a whole lot of leaves to

rake up!!

Family or Home

I could not find one photo of our whole family together..

That is definitely on my to-do list this year!

This photo was taken at a camping trip that our little family all

took together. It was in Duck Creek, UT..

It was such a great time!

Celebrate

This is my daughter at her baby shower..

Don't you just hate those stupid games you have to play!

Let's do it again

And again, and again...

I don't think I would ever get tired of camping

by the ocean.

I Miss You

If you are a follower of my blog

Then you know how much I miss these guys!!

But I already have a flight to Oregon

at the end of this month..

Yea!!!!

Beautiful

Do I need to say more!

Dressed up

My Nephew got married this year..

I wish them all the happiness in the world!

Macro

I just loved the way this guy sat so still posing

for me..

Holidays

Myles' first Christmas.
Of course this is my favorite holiday shot.

My favorite shot

This shot was taken at the hospital

not too long after Myles was born..

I love them both so much!

Don't Ever Change

Lov'n Life..

I hope that never changes..

Just Because... So There!

I have no idea why.... but I just love this shot!

Hopes and Dreams

As for this New Year...

I have a feeling it's going to be

a great one. My hopes and dreams

are that everyone stays safe and healthy

and Happy!

To see everyone else's

Photos you can hope over to Ashley's blog

HERE

Thanks so much Ashley for hosting

Memories, Dreams and Reflections.

I just want to say

THANK YOU!

For encouraging me and cheering me on

and making me feel so loved this past year.

You guys are the

Best!

Great Big Hugs,

Linda

I am out of town again.

And have limited internet service so

as soon as I get back I will catch up

with everyone!

Happy New Year!!

I am Back but still so Busy!!

2011-12-27T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hello my sweet friends.. It seems such a long time
since I have been on here.
I had a great time visiting my daughter, SIL,
and Myles in Oregon..
And everything is well here at our home..

We still have family here for the holidays and

have enjoyed eating.. playing games.. and listening to

stories that we have all told and heard a thousand times..

Hard to believe that I even had a little time to

get this week card done for

City Crafters Challenge Blog..

Since I am hosting I better have got it done.

The theme this week is

"Making the cut".

We had to do a little paper piecing or fussy cutting..

Once again I took a photo of my project I could see

my cutting wasn't to great.. Oh well!!!

I still love the way it turned out..

To see all the details on this challenge you

can hop on over to CCCB!

I do love taking photos of anything to do with Christmas
but my daughter got these flowers and they look
so beautiful I just had to get a shot of them...

*******

Tons of Thanks from all the sweet
cards and goodies that I got from blog friends..

Kirsty made me the card on the left.. It is so beautiful
Thanks so much my sweet friend.. She also sent me a big
box full of fun craft items to play with.

Lynn Stevens sent me this gorgeous tag on the right..
I just love it! Thank you Lynn..

And this beautiful card is from Stamper Suzz..

Just look at all that fussy cutting.. Thanks my friend

it is beautiful..

And just look at this pretty card Ros sent me
you know I just love getting Royal mail..
I also got a pretty wall hanging and a pretty journal..
Thanks so much Ros!

Sylvia made me this cute card on the left.
I just love the vintage image.. And she also sent
me some yummy candy. Even some for Myles.!!
Thanks so much Sylvia..

And on the right is a gorgeous card that
Cheryl made. She also sent some
goodies I won on her blog..
I just love it my friend..

Linda all the way from Norway sent me this lovely card
Thanks so much my friend.. So sweet of you!!

Thanks so much for stopping by..
So many of you always leave me such
awesome comments that always encourage me
to keep on crafting and taking photos..
Thanks so much!

Hope you are enjoying this wonderful
time of the
year..

Hugs, Linda

2011-12-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

I can't believe
it's been a whole week since my last post.
Time is just flying by!

And as your'e reading this I am on my way to
Portland, OR.

My daughter has packed up her house
and pulled out on Saturday.
She if off to start a new chapter in her life.
It took them two days to get there.
But they are in there new home now in Oregon.

But I have the sweet little guy (Myles) here with me
So he didn't have to make the drive that is almost 1000
miles away.. So I have been spending the past couple of days
getting in my grandma time before he is gone.

It will be a short trip for me,
I will be back home late Wednesday.
So I have time to get ready for the full house here
on Christmas Eve!

So I have another card to share with you for this

weeks Challenge over at City Crafters Challnege Blog.

The sweet and talented Kirsty came up with

a perfect theme.

Winter White.

So the challenge is to make your card or project with the primary color

being White!

So this is the card I made in between

hugging and kissing Myles..

I had so much fun making this card. I used my embossing folder to
get the raised snowflakes in the background.
and the silver heat embossing for the
ornament and the frame.

To get all the details on this challenge you can
head on over to CCCB!

I do hope you are enjoying the season..
And I will catch up with you when
I get back from dropping off this sweet package..

I also wanted to say thanks you to the sweet bloggers
who sent me special Christmas card and goodies.
I haven't had time to take photos.
I really do appreciate it and
will post when I get back!!

Hugs, Linda

Tis the Season....

2011-12-13T06:55:00.000-08:00

Well if you are like me at all.... The closer we get
to Christmas the busier I get.

But I am loving every minute of it!

Being that it is Tuesday I have a project to

show you!! A Christmas project!

Ros over at City Crafters has a fun project for us.

Get Booked!!

So I made some tags

and made them into a little flip book!

I used some cute little images that

I had got from Lori last week at her blog hop.

They are soooo cute and free.. Thanks Lori!!

All kinds of paper

including this musical paper..

And some seam binding along with some lace

Another image from Lori..

Sooooo cute!!

Lots of stitching and some vintage buttons.

I had so much fun making these.

It really put me in The Christmas spirit!!

And as you can see there is lots

and lots of glitters!!

There are only four Tags

for this little book!

So I do hope seeing these helped
give you a little Christmas cheer..

To get all the details of this challenge
you can hop on over to City Crafters Challenge Blog.

In the mean time I do hope you're
having a happy holiday season so far..

So sorry I have been so slow at getting around
to seeing all your lovely blogs..
But I have been crazy busy..

Tis the season..

Hugs, Linda

2011-12-09T05:58:00.000-08:00

Take good care of this moment!!

If you have one eye on yesterday,

And one eye on tomorrow,

You're going to be cockeyed today..

I do hope you enjoy what this day has to bring you!!

Linking to

Hugs, Linda

Visions of Sugarplums.....

2011-12-07T01:30:00.000-08:00

Now don't fall over when you hear this but this is
my second post for today!!
To see What I created for Lessology just scroll down.

So this little banner has been on my side bar for awhile
just to let you know about a really cool
blog hop that's going on all coordinated by
Lori from Choux-Choux!!
Lots of wonderful post
to get you in the Christmas spirit!!

I was invited to join in all the fun!!

I am sharing a favorite recipe of mine!!
I try to make these every Christmas my family just
loves them.

They are called Jeweled Coconut drops,
And I am sharing the recipe with you!
Just in case you want to give them a try!

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 package (3oz.) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until
light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract.
combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed
creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups of coconut. Refrigerate
for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Shape dough into 2-in. balls;
roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 in apart on ungreased baking
sheet. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation
the center of each ball. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly
browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Fill each cookie with preserves.

If you leave a comment on my blog and on all
the blogs below your name will be put into a
drawing for some free digital stamps.
And all the other ladies will have something
to share with you to get you in the Christmas mood!

Mika - http://mikaspantry.blogspot.com

Jennifer - http://www.wedemeyerfamily.blogspot.com

Lori - http://www.lorihairston.blogspot.com

I am so glad you stopped by
I hope you have a happy day my sweet friends.
Happy Holidays to you!

Hugs, Linda

You got Mail....

2011-12-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends. As you know I am on the design team
for City Crafters Challenge Blog. All of our team was
invited to play along with the team from
Lessology..

There theme is
You got mail! Lessology is a challenge blog that uses
recycled or up-cycled projects..

So I decided to make my own Envelope..
A Big Envelope...

My project started with an old file folder..

I hope hubby doesn't mind that I took this from his drawer.

It was empty!!

I started off by painting the file with acrylic paint.

And then started ripping all types of paper.

Scrapbook... sheet music... magazine... doily....

No there is no Toilet paper here! Hee Hee.

Then I just started gluing them all down on the

folder with my gluestick.

So much fun!!

All this tearing and gluing made me

feel like a kid again..

Then I added the lined paper and added the words

From and To..

I added some cut out flowers.. And then I painted

them with my watersoluble colors..

I added a tiny piece of flowery lace..

Is that even a word "flowery"...

Then I added stitching all the way around to close it up..

Once you add what you want inside you

can fold the top down and sew it shut...

I wonder if it would really make it through the mail!!

Here is the Back!!

So there you have it, my altered BIG envelop..
I had a blast making this..

I just want to thank all the gals over at
Lessology for letting us play along with them..
You can find them HERE!!

Home for the Holidays..

2011-12-06T05:48:00.000-08:00

Well here at my house the Christmas magic is in the air!
The tree is up and decorated.
got a little baking done.
Now I just need to get some shopping done!!

Hummmm.. What do I want..... Hee Hee

Over at City Crafters this week the theme is
Home for the Holidays.
And Thank goodness I will be home!

So for this project all you have to do
is put a House on your project..

Easy Peasy...

I printed the house off line. I just searched for house images in google.
cut it out, printed Merry Christmas from my computer.
And there you have it a CAS Christmas card.
I just love it...

To get all the details on this challenge you can go to
City Crafters Challenge Blog..

*******

Just a quick not to let you know there
is a fun Blog hop going on!

It last all week!

You really should go check it out!!

Just click on photo to go take a look!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-12-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful weekend I have been having.
Got to spend a lot of time with my daughter and Myles.

Then my girl friend picked me up yesterday morning and
we spent the morning at a craft show.
I just love these kinds of weekends..
Spending time with family and friends
does it get any better than that.

So it's Sunday which means time for another Hunt!!
I have to say I am a little addicted to playing along.
Every week I can't wait to see what the new words are!
I am sure I am not alone..

So here we go!!!

Portrait

All I asked for is one serious shot.. Do ya think you could do that for me!!

I have no clue who is going to model for me when she moves.

You just might be seeing some shots of my hubby!

Nostalgic

I had taken this shot some time ago.. It was through a shop window.

Photography sure has come a long way!

Time

My husband got this pocket watch last year as a

Christmas present from his boss.. It kinda made me stop and think

was he trying to tell him something!

Full of light

My bougainvillea is hanging in there.

But I don't think it will last much longer.

It has been quite chilly here..

Motion

I caught this little guy just as he was leaving the feeder.
These birds just fascinate me..

Well I am going to make it into my craft room
today.. I promise..

Take care my friends I do hope you are enjoying your weekend
as much as I am.

To see all the other entries you can hop over HERE!
Thank you Ashley!!

Till next time!

Hugs, Linda

Taking Good Care of this moment....

2011-12-01T22:03:00.000-08:00

Hello my Sweet Blog friends.

Once again I have nothing Crafty to show you.
Such a busy time of year.

Being such a busy time of year it is so easy to
let time get away and we miss the little things.

So Lynn over at Blue skies is asking us to share a moment..
A moment to remember in this busy time of year..

I do love to try to live in the moment.
To remember the little
things..

So of course I am sharing someone so
close to my heart.

As I am watching him these next few weeks before he moves
I am taking in every sweet moment..
And yes he is crawling everywhere..

I would love to say he is perfect but no..
He has learned in the last week or so that if he cries
or should I say pouts, he can get what he wants..

Of course being Meemaw, it works very well..
The funny part is the ridiculous face he makes..
His whole face changes and gets all wrinkled up,
Then out comes the bottom lip!! It always makes me laugh.
Not the reaction that he wants. But when he sees me
laughing he starts to laugh. Then of course I give in
and give him what he wants..

I always want to remember that cute little face..
because when he moves away he will be growing so
fast and I will miss it!! But as a lot of you mention there will
be skype.. Thank God!!!

So what will your remember about this season.
What special moment do you want to keep in good care of..
Every Friday of this month Lynn will be
hosting a little party for you to share your special moment..
You know the ones.. The little ones you don't want to forget.
The ones you want to take care of.

To share you can go over to Lynns blog..

******

Before I close I would like to say thank you to a special blog
friend who has showcased me on her blog..
To see the interview you can hop on over to her blog

Kamana
Journalling Through Photos

Thanks so much my sweet friend..
That was so sweet of you to invite me over!!

Till next time..

Hugs, Linda

2011-11-29T07:18:00.000-08:00

So as I sit here writing this post I am thinking of all the things
I need to get done before Christmas. The list is growing bigger
by the minute.

Every year I always say I am going to be more
prepared. And I think I am more behind this
year than the years before.

But that's OK..
I have a sneaky feeling that everything
is going to turn out just fine!

I am thinking about throwing that list away and just winging it!
But I better not.. My memory isn't what it used to be.
I would hate to wake up Christmas morning and realize I
forgot to buy my mom a gift.. Or even worst Myles..
That would never happen..

*****

Over at City Crafters Challenge blog I am hosting
and you know I need more Christmas cards so I thought it
would be a great idea to have that as our challenge.
The only twist is that your card has to have the Big guy
himself on your card..

I have had this Santa image for a couple of years.

I can't even remember where I got him.

Yes... I added some faux stitching..

and some real stitching..

Such a jolly card if I don't say so myself..

To get all the details on this challenge you can head over
to City Crafters Challenge Blog.. While there you can
check out what the rest of the design team came up with..

Well I better go check out whats on that list
for today.. I know for sure there will be something to
do with a cute little guy!

I don't need a list for that!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Linda

Sweet Friends.....

2011-11-28T05:00:00.000-08:00

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;

They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

~Marcel Proust

I am just popping in today to say

Happy Birthday to my best friend,

Becca

I met Becca about 15 years ago.

We met at work and we both played tennis.

That is all it took to start this great friendship

we have for so many years!

I do hope you have a Happy day my friend!!!

*****

Also I wanted to tell you about a sweet soul I met this

weekend! We met through our blogs!

And then in person!

Me And Terry

We have been been commenting on each others blogs for some time

now.. And when I was in her neck of the woods

we decided to try to meet up.

I am so happy we did.. Her and her husband are such a wonderful

couple. We are hoping to met up again sometime in the future..

****

Well, since we are on the subject of friends and blogs

I signed up for a post card swap and the sweet CG was my swap
partner..

This was the lovely tag she sent me!

And here is the awesome Post card she sent..

I LOVE IT..

Such cool stitching on it!

She also sent me this little metal soldered box.

So Cool..

I just love everything!! To see all the other who played

in the swap you can hop over to HERE!

So glad you stopped by..

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-11-26T20:50:00.000-08:00

My Wonderful week at the Ocean has come to a end!
We are home now and unpacking!

Now comes the Christmas decorating and shopping
and all the magic that comes with the season..

I am back with this weeks Scavenger Hunt

Without further ado.
Here we go....

Waiting

Fishing is a waiting game.. I watched this lovely lady fish all

day. And she did catch a couple of fish. Put them in her bucket and

while she wasn't looking a dog came running up the beach took

her fish and ran.. The guy who owned the dog brought the fish back.

It was quite fun to watch.. I am wondering if she ate the fish after that!

Foliage

While in California we visited a little town called Ojia.

The trees there were in full color. Such a beautiful little town.
You just don't see colors like this in Vegas..

Candid

I had to pull this photo from the archives.. I have to say no one

has seen this shot.... till now. This is my sister at her wedding.

And that is her new Brother-inlaw.

Such a friendly family!!

Knife, Fork, Spoon

Such an easy prompt but boy did I have a hard time with it!

Rules of Thirds

I remember learning about the rule of thirds in my
photography class.. All I got from it was that you should not
bulls-eye your shot.. This photo is SOOC.
I did no editing on it! I love the way it turned out!

Well that all for now.. I should be by to catch
up on what everyone is doing soon!

To see all the other entries you can head on over to
Ashley's Blog.. Thanks Ashley for hosting such a great challenge..

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

The Sun is Shining..

2011-11-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends.

I'm here at one of my favorite places.

The Hubby and I are camping out at the Ocean again.

Our home away from home!

We were going to head up to Cachuma Lake. But once we got
to the Ocean we decided to stay!

I think my kitty's agree.
They love sitting and staring out at the birds all day long!
That's when they're not napping.

I have to say I can spend the day doing the same thing.

*****

I told you I would be back to share my card for
City Crafter Challenge Blog.

Kirsty is our hostess and this weeks theme is...
A Pink Christmas.

I just love this vintage image..

With some vintage lace..

Makes for a sweet Pink themed Christmas card..

To get all the details on this challenge you can head on over to
City Crafter Challenge Blog.

My daughter and her family will be spending there
first Thanksgiving in Portland..
I will miss them. But I know Dad will be so happy to see
them. It has been almost a month since he has seen them.
My daughter is so excited, She is just beaming..

They will be missed..

Here is wishing you all a wonderful and
Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
I do appreciate all your sweet comments.
You are all so sweet!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-11-20T06:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday my sweet friends
It's Sunday and time for another Hunt!!
I do hope you have had a great weekend.

Here is what I found...

Mainly One color

I just love this little dish.. My sweet friend Kirsty got this for

me and I use it to put my vintage buttons in!

It looks great in my craft room. Thank you Kirsty!!

Around the Home..

Around my home this little guy is KING..
At lease for a little longer till they move :(

Reflection

I am thinking this little guy loves the way he looks in the water..

Writing..

So sorry.... I know you have seen this photo before. But it's all I got...

I do love using this calligraphy pen to write with!

Water

Now that's a lot of water!!

You know how much I just love the Ocean!

Well that's all I have for this weeks hunt.

To see all the other entries you can head over to Ashley's Blog

I will be back on Tuesday with a card for City Crafters.

Yes.... Finally I have something crafty to show you!

Till next time...

Hugs, Linda

Hello Friends...

2011-11-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

We shall never know all the good that
a simple smile can do..
Mother Teresa

I've had no time at all to play in my craft room..

So I am sharing some of my photos with you.

And I am sending out a great big smile to you!

I do hope you have a lovely weekend!

Hugs, Linda

Four Legged Friends....

2011-11-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

I have to say you guys are the best!!
You made me feel so much better with all the sweet
comments from my last post.
Thanks so much!!

We spent four days with our parents. And had such a great time.
But I have to say I think my Mom is Quickly becoming

A CRAZY CAT LADY!

She started out with one orange tabby.. His name is Tommy!
He is a wild cat and I couldn't get a photo of him,
He was no where to be found.

But there were many other cats to get photos of.

Well lets just say Tommy is a player and has been getting around.

My Mom thinks he is the Father to all these kitty's.

I counted at least 10 cats.

My mom can't stand to watch them starve and she can't
catch them.. So she feeds them.. So they are not going anywhere soon!

It was really hard to get photo's of them. The minute they see me
they take off running. It was crazy to watch them all run away
at the same time.

She has called animal control to ask what she should do.
But they keep telling her they have too many animals right now.
And call back later.. She might have 50 by the time they can help her.

****

Well... speaking of four legged friends... That is what the challenge
is all about over at City Crafter Challenge blog..
(How is that for a segue)

Ros is our host this week and has come up with a great challenge!

Incorporate an animal into your project..
(This digi stamp is from our sponsor, Stretch bubbles)

So I created this CAS card.. But maybe it isn't so simple.
I had the toughest time coloring this guy with my copic markers..
I think I need a lesson or two on how to color big spaces..

Lets just say don't look too close!! Hee Hee!!

If you want all the details on this challenge you can hop on over
to City Crafters Challenge blog.. And while your there you
can check out what all the other gals did..
You could win some free Digi stamps from

Stretch bubbles

Thanks so much my friends for stopping by..

till next time...

Hugs, Linda

I am having mixed emotions...

2011-11-11T06:18:00.000-08:00

Hello my sweet friends.. I am away again visiting my parents
and in-laws who both live in Arizona..

So nothing crafty to show you.. But I am here today feeling a bit sad
and happy all at the same time.

If you follow my blog at all, you know all about the new man
in my life. This relationship has only been going on for about 7 months.
One cute little bald guy who make me smile every time
I look at him.. He just makes my heart sing..

And God only knows how many photos you have seen of him.
And you have watched him grow right along with me.

I have been a full-time grandma and loving every single minute of it!!
This little guy will give you a smile even when he is crying..
I just love that about him!

But last Monday my Daughter let me know they are moving..
Yes, my heart skipped a beat when she told me.

Her husband has a job opportunity he can't pass up.
He has been gone for three weeks and he misses them terribly..
And I can see why.

So right before Christmas this cute little guy and my sweet
Daughter are making the move from
Las Vegas, NV to Portland, Oregon

I kinda knew this would happen eventually.. I was just hopping
I would get a little more time watching that sweet little angel..

My daughter was so upset when she had
to tell me.. But now she is just glowing with the prospects of
a new beginning.. I am so happy for them.. I wish them all the best.
Lets just say there will be lots of visits to Portland!!

Truth be known I wouldn't mind living there myself.
I think you all know how I feel about being a desert rat.
I would love to see a little green!!

So if I am a little down in the upcoming weeks you will know why!

Well, I better go do some visiting with the in-Laws before they
think something happened to me.

Thanks so much for visiting and listening to me.
You guys are the best!!

Hugs, Linda

2011-11-08T06:33:00.000-08:00

Hello there!! So good to see you.
So you know the time changed... right?
I am not liking it at all!!
Most years I do get pretty irritated when the time changes.
I really don't know anyone who likes it..
And really don't understand why we do it!!

But this year is even worse. I think I am at the beginning or maybe
even in the middle of the "M" word. Yes... Menopause!!!
So between not being able to sleep as much because
of night sweats.. And now my internal clock all screwed up the last
two mornings. I have woke up at 4:00 AM.
WIDE AWAKE.
So yes I am blaming it on the time change.
Because I can!!

So when you read my comments and if they don't make
much sense that is from lack of sleep!

That's enough about that.... But thanks for listening to me....

I have to say besides the "M" word I live a pretty sweet life..
I no longer work.. I stay at home and watch that cute little
grand-baby of mine. I have the sweetest husband in the world.
And I am so THANKFUL for it all..

This week over at City Crafter Challenge Blog
that is what our challenge is all about
*THANKS* giving
Cheryl is our host and she is challenging us to make a
Thank you card or a handmade gift.

So I colored some flowers.

All pink and pretty..

Then stamped a Thank you...

To make this sweet card...

To get all the details on this challenge you can hop on over to
City Crafters Challenge Blog.. You could win a spot to be a GD if you win!!

Thanks so much for stopping in.
I really do appreciate all you kind comments..

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-11-06T01:33:00.000-07:00

Hello again my friends.

Are you having a good weekend so far.

My In-laws are in town so we have been doing some visiting!!

And going out to dinner keeping busy!

Well it's that time of week again for

Ashley's Scavenger Hunt..

She gives you 5 word prompts for you to take a photos of

It's a lot of fun to play and also to see what everyone else come

up with..

So here we go!!!

Food

These little "O"s are one of my favorite snacks while watching TV..

Honey nut of course.. For my sweet tooth..

Purple

I had pulled this one from the archives..

I took this shot almost a year ago. Some of you may remember

it.. I don't know why but I just love this shot!

Disguise

I got this shot about a month ago..

I just knew it would come in handy on one of Ashley's hunts..

Shapes

It's that time of the year when my Yucca bush gets

these cool looking pods full of seeds..

I just love the shapes of them!!

Photographers Choice

You know being a Libra and all, it's so hard for me to make a choice..

My hubby is the same way. You should see us trying figure out

where to go out for dinner.. Not pretty.. And such a long process...

This is a shot of a little bunch of lantana flowers.

My purple ones are blooming like crazy right know..

But it's been pretty cold here lately so we might loss them soon..

To see the other entries you can head on over to Ashley's blog

I do want to Thank You so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Linda

Paint Party Friday!!!

2011-11-03T22:02:00.000-07:00

I wanted to start by saying
THANK YOU
so much for all your sweet comments on my
last post.. I enjoyed reading all of them..
And I really do think it would be so nice if we could get
together for a morning coffee and a chat!
And by the looks of it I think you agree with me!!

So I am back to play along with
Paint Party Friday..

I have created another little canvas..
I really do enjoy painting these little pieces of mixed media Art.

They are only 2x2

I painted the background with pink acrylic paint and then

I added some pink scrapbook paper..

and then I layered the butterfly on top also cut out of
scrapbook paper.. Then more stamping, panting and even a little puff paint!!

But I think I am done with my little canvass for a while.

I have been neglecting my Art journal..

Not to mention my card making..

Thanks so much Eva and Kristin for hosting such a fun party!!

::::

I also wanted to share with you some Birthday gifts I received from some

sweet friends.. I had every intention on posting this earlier..

I'm so sorry!

I received these beautiful Handmade Items from my girlfriend

Becca From Patina Moon!

Yes that is a wall hanging that says "My Happy Place"

Such wonderful stitching my friend..

And here is a little tag.. She tatted that little butterfly.

And then she made me some extras to put on some of my projects..
I just love all those bright colors..
Thank you so much my sweet friend..

****

Then I also received these a beautiful card along with some
Vintage postcard from Deb all the way over from England..
I just love getting Royal mail!

Thanks so much Deb..

That was so sweet of you!!

Well that's all I have for now..

Thanks you so much for stopping by and visiting.

I do hope you all have a fabulous weekend..

Hugs, Linda

A cup of Virtual coffee & CCCB

2011-11-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday
and as I am sitting here sipping my coffee I was just

thinking how nice it would be if you were here with me!

We would chat about how fast October pasted and how we can't

believe November is already here! We would talk about how

Christmas is right around the corner and I am so excited..

I do love Christmas. But I am sure you knew that!

I would ask you how your weekend was and then I would tell you mine

was just about perfect. I watch some movies with my hubby,

did some hiking with my friends, Babysat Myles so Mom could

go out with here friends.. Went grocery shopping which I don't like much.
I usually try to talk hubby into going! He likes it a lot more than I do!

But all in all it was a great weekend..

Linking up with Lisa's Creative exchange

Then I would show you what I made for this weeks

City Crafter Challenge..

I would tell you that I am hosting this week.

And the theme I picked was a Post Card..

And you would tell me how gorgeous it is because that's

what friend do. And I would thank you
because that is what friends do!

Then after we had finish a couple of cups of coffee or tea.

You would go home so you could get on with your day and

I could get on with mine.

But it sure was nice spending time with my friend.

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To get all the details on this challenge you can head on over to
City Crafter Challenge blog
They have an awesome prize this week!
Go check it out. And while your there you can check out what
the rest of the design team came up with..
Also there is a Post Card swap going on!!
So you better head on over for the details.

I am link this post up with

Thanks you so much for stopping by..
I hope you enjoyed your visit!!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-10-29T22:00:00.000-07:00

Hello my sweet friends.
How is your weekend going.
I am enjoying it to the fullest. Saturday some girlfriends and I
took a 5 mile hike up at Mount Charleston..
(About a 45 min. drive from Las Veags)
I know that might not sound very far to some of you, but
it has been awhile for me and the high altitude got me
breathing pretty heavy!! And it was pretty darn cold.
But boy did it feel good. I am so mad I didn't take my camera along.
What was I thinking.

So It's that time of the week again.
Time for a little hunt.
And here is what I found.

Macro/close-up

I just love the look of Lily's. I usually don't have much luck

photographing them.. But I am pretty happy with this shot.

Found Texture

This flower look so beautiful.. I just love the wonderful texture it has..

If only I knew what in the heck it was!

House

Here is a bird HOUSE that is in my back yard..

I am sure that some sweet bird would love to call this home..

Cover

You know I can't go a week without capturing my Grandson

in a photo.. He is so darn cute and my heart always skips a beat when I see him.

Here he is under cover!!

Tree

While we were on our trip to California we spent a day
at the Point Loma Light house and on the way there we stopped at this
Cemetery.. It was such a beautiful day.
I will share more photos soon!!

Well there you have it.
I wanted to thank Ashley hosting this fun hunt.
To see all the other entries you can hop on over to her blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Hugs, Linda

How in the heck did that happen!

2011-10-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hello..
How are you doing?

I have had a fun week didn't get a whole lot done.
Just getting settled back into my daily routine after being gone..

Well as you know I just love taking photos.. Just like a lot of you!
It really does help me notice all the beauty out there in this
big old world we live in.
Here is a photo of a bougainvillea I took in CA. I just love the
color. I have never seen this color before..

: : :

I did manage to get into my craft room a play with some paints..

Has this ever happened to you.... You start off making one thing....

And its all going well.. Your liking it..

And then all of a sudden you go a whole different way..

Yes there was a flower on here a moment ago..

It just didn't feel right!

So this is what I ended up with. How in the heck did that happen..

I kinda like it!

I am linking up to

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek!

I do appreciate all you kind comments..

I will see you in a day or so for

Scavenger Hunt!!

Hugs, Linda

Hello Friends...

2011-10-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

How are you on this sweet Tuesday morning..
Don't you just love this time of year.
I just love to be able to wake up throw on some sweats
and grab a cup of coffee and sit out on the patio.

I got this shot while I was in California. The trees here in
Las Vegas still have all there leaves..

I would just love to live where the leave changed all these
beautiful colors..

Like I said it is a sweet Tuesday morning which means it's
time for City Crafters Challenge..
Our host this week is Kirsty and she has brought a fun
and different challenge..

I know you might think this is just an ordinary box.. But it's not!

It's a Magical Box.

Once you take the lid off it pops open and the side fold out..

How cool is that.

I had so much fun playing with this one.

You should play along with us this week. You can hop on over to
CCCB to get all the detail of this challenge
Or you might want to pop over and see what all the other
gals came up with.

I gotta run.. I have Myles here with me and I think he is ready
for some breakfast..

Thanks so much for you sweet comments my friend..
Till next time!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-10-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hello my sweet friends. I am back from a wonderful weekend in
Arizona. My sisters wedding was beautiful and it was a fun weekend
of celebrating with my friends and family.

Congrats to my sister and my new brother-inlaw..

I had my Scavenger Hunt photos done before we left for our trip
but we got such bad service I could not get online this morning so
I had to wait till we got home.

So here they are...

Words

Well as you can see there are a lot of words on this page..

Under

Is he the cutest thing ever UNDER that hat..

It is getting so hard to get a decent shot of Myles..

He is such a busy little guy. He is crawling everywhere.

Orange

My cape honeysuckle is finally blooming. To tell you the truth

I don't think it likes the heat much either..

Fly

OK, I pulled this one from the archives..
I just couldn't come up with anything.
And I do believe he is about to fly at any moment..

Always look on the bright side

This little sun that sits on my patio always make me smile.

So that's it for this weeks hunt..
To see all the other entries you can hop on over to
Ashley's site..

Thanks so much for stopping by.. I do hope to get some time tomorrow to

stop by and visit everyone.. I miss seeing what you all have been up to..

Hugs, Linda

Warning... This is one long post!!!

2011-10-21T22:46:00.000-07:00

Hello my sweet friends I am back today with a great big
Thank you post. But before I get started I just want so say
sorry I have not been around again.. I am out of town again.
My sister is getting married.. I have been so busy, no time
to be on the computer. Oh how I hate missing time with my
blog friends.

I have gotten all kinds of happy mail and just wanted to
share it with you and say thank you to some pretty awesome ladies..

Like I said this is a pretty long post..

You just might want to grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in!

When I got home from my Vacation there was all kinds of happy mail

this first one was from Kirsty. It was a great big box full of all kinds of

papers (the DP are just gorgeous) and flowers and brads and

seam binding.. so many goodies to play with!! I am still smiling..

Thanks you Kirsty!! You are soooo sweet!!

And then just look at all the pretty items that came in this package..

I am still drooling over the bag on the right.. It is truly gorgeous.

And the card is just amazing.. And Ros knows how much I love kitties and

got me a cute little magnet. And some crochet hearts that you will be

seeing on a project real soon I am sure..

Thanks you so much Ros everything is so Beautiful.

I just love it..

Here is another Huge box I received from Gerri over at
It's all treasure.
And man did I hit the jackpot.. She had some blog candy and I won..
There were so many goodies in this box I couldn't even photograph it all..
Thanks so much Gerri, That's a whole lot of good stuff to play with..
And look at the lovely tag she sent along with it..
If you have never been to her blog you should stop by..
I just love her detailed work.

This cute tag and ATC are from a little swap I did with

a very talented lady!! And just as sweet as can be.

She also does some pretty awesome LO.

And I just love to see all her layered work..

Thank you Janna!!

I love Just love these.

I always get excited when I see something from Texas in my mailbox..

That means my sweet friend Sylvia has sent me something..

Here is the pretty card I got.. It is so beautiful.. Thanks you my friend..

I love it..

And last but not least this is a card my sweet daughter made me..
She always makes my cards.. And I just love them..
They are so different than what I do..
She said this whole card was made from a magazine clippings.
I just love it..

There you made to the end..
That wasn't so bad was it.

So glad you stopped by to visit.. and take a peek at all my
happy mail.. I am one lucky gal..

Hugs, Linda

City Crafter Challenge Blog...

2011-10-18T07:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday my sweet chickadees
Sorry I haven't been around much. I have been busy unpacking
and spent most of the day yesterday playing with Myles..

It is amazing in one week how much he has grown.
And he is getting around everywhere.. He turned 6mo. a
couple of days ago.. I can't believe it..

Over at City Crafters we have a new challenge going on.
Ros is our Lovely hosted this week and the
theme she has come up with is
Harvest Festival..

For this weeks challenge all you need to do is
include fruits or vegetables or even farm vehicles or a scarecrow.
I had a lot of fun making this tag.. My image is from The graphic fairy.

So to get all the details on this challenge you can hop on over to
City Crafters Challenge Blog
While your there you can take a peek at what the other DT
has come up with..

*****

Also today is my sweet daughters Birthday..
She really is the light of my life. And I couldn't have asked for a sweeter
daughter.. We are so close. She is one of my best friends..

Happy Birthday Jess!!

I will be back real soon to show you some photos of
what some wonderful gals sent me for my Birthday..

And I will try to get around sometime to day to see what you all
have been up to..

Till then..
Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...

2011-10-16T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends.. Well it is Sunday and our
Vacation has come to an end. We will be driving home today.
The good news is that I get to see my little grandson.
Boy have I missed him!

So here we go on another HUNT!!

Abstract

A pansy that was a little outa focus..

Round

I don'n know about you.. But to me this Elephant has a big old round mid section..

We visited the San Diego Safari Park while here on vacation.
We really enjoyed it.. I will share some more shots later..

Fire

A perfect way to be happy!!!

By the ocean.. with a fire in the morning.. Drinking coffee..

I love it..

Seeing faces in strange places

Can you see that happy face!!

Stars

Oh my stars..

What in the world has he got on his head..

And is that all his hair in there..

Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting..

I do hope you are having a wonderful weekend..

Thanks you Ashley for another fun Hunt..

I am also linking up with

Hugs, Linda

Thank You So Much....

2011-10-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to Thank everyone for all the

sweet Birthday wishes..

Yes, My birthday was yesterday.

I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate it than at the beach.

It was a nice sunny day!

We spent the day in Coronado just browsing the little shops.

We had dinner at a little Mexican restaurant.

And then I got my yummy birthday desert..

Mocha Ice cream cake.. It was so good!

This little guy kept eyeballing me the whole time..
But I wasn't about to share!

Well the celebrating isn't over yet.. Today is my hubbies Birthday.
Yep, I am one day older than him!
I always liked younger men.

Thank you again my friends,
You are all so sweet!!

Hugs, Linda

Enjoying Everyday.....

2011-10-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to start by saying I am blown away
By all the sweet comments all you lovely gals left me..
My heart is singing with gratitude..

THANK YOU!!

Also if it takes a little bit longer for me to
get around to you this week it's because I am out of town again!!

I was really meant to live by the Ocean.

We escape here every chance we get..

I just love the quote that says
"If your lucky enough to live by the ocean your lucky enough"

One day I will be Lucky enough. Till then we will just keep visiting...

Well It's Tuesday which means it time for
City Crafters Challenge.

This week the sweet and talented Cheryl is our Hostess..

Can you guess what the theme is!!

Boo-tiful

It's a color challenge and all you have to use is

Black and Cream on your project. And it doesn't have to be

A Halloween card.. But I do have to say I really enjoy seeing all your

Halloween projects out there..

My sister is getting married at the end of this month so
I thought I would make her a card!!
I do think this will do!!

To see what all the other gals have come up with or just to get all the
Details on this challenge you can head on over to CCCB!

*****

I have something to share with you..
On Sunday my blog went MIA for quite a
few hours I guess.. I got some e-mails asking me what happened.

Blogger said there was some suspicious activity going on with my blog
and to just follow a few easy steps to get it back..
Then they said if that didn't work to
Sit down..
Take a deep Breath...
It's not the end of the world..
And then give them a call...

I have to admit I started LOL when I read that.
I really couldn't believe what I was reading.

Anyway as you can tell its back and running fine for now..
Lets just hope it stays that way!

Thank you again my sweet chickadees for all the love you show me..
I appreciate it sooooo much.

Hugs, Linda

Playing with Paint!!

2011-10-06T21:51:00.000-07:00

Hello my sweet friends.. I have been in such a great mood lately.

I think it has a little to do with all the rain we have been getting.

We don't get much of the wet stuff here in the Desert..

So when we do it make me sooooo happy!

So I have been playing in my journal again..

This is all so new to me..

I have been watching videos on how to draw faces

and then paint them..

Added some sheet music as a dress..

Topped her off with a pretty crown..

So here you have it.. My Mixed media Angel..

I am linking to Paint Party Friday!!
I have been watching quite a few of my friend going to this party
every Friday and I wanted to join in..
So glad I did..

I am so glad you stopped by.. I really do appreciate all your sweet
comments.. They make my heart sing..

Hugs, Linda

Such a sweet site to see…

2011-10-04T06:35:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends..

I am back to share with you my project for City Crafters Challenge

but first I wanted to share with you another photo

I got the other day.. Yep, it is another Bee shot..

But I must say I really do LOVE the colors of these flowers..

I must have gotten 15 shots of these flowers..

So don't be surprised if you see them again in the future..

So on to this week challenge over at

City Crafters Challenge Blog.

I am hosting again this week and I have a fun challenge

for you..

"We are going 3D"

Here is the fun little 3D box I made.

I got the template to make this from this weeks sponsor..

Creations by A R

This flower I made was one that Kirsty had shown on her blog

last week! It was pretty fun to make..

I had added some antique lace I had gotten from a antique shop..

and then some burlap and ribbon and what would one of my projects

be without a little stitching..

This box is pretty cute.. The box slides out and then you

can put something fun in it.. I am think CHOCOLATE..

So to get all the details on this challenge you can hop on over to
City Crafters Challenge Blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
My hopes are that you all have a fabulous week!!

Hugs, Linda

WINNER: will receive two templates of their choice.

DURING the CHALLENGE: please provide your players this code for

10% off my website available for them during the week of the challenge: challenge10

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

2011-10-02T07:31:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends.
I have to say one of my favorite months of the year
is here.. I just love October. It gets cooler
but not so cold that we can't hang out in the backyard..

So it's Sunday, which means it time for a little
Scavenger hunt..

Inspired by a book or a movie..

At first this prompt scared me a little.. I had no idea what I was going
to use.. But on a morning walk I found these pretty flowers
with a bee working away..
"The Secret life of Bee's"
I loved this book.. I have not seen the movie yet.
but I just know I will love it when I do!!

Brown

This is a dead tree that is in our neighbor's yard..
The birds just love to hang out in there..
I snapped this shot on a morning I thought it might rain..
But no.. the clouds were just teasing us again!!

Hazy

I know I just got a shot of my wind-chime bells not too long ago..
But they were calling out to me again!!

Coffee or Tea

Yep... A must have for me.
I am definitely addicted.
As you can tell, I really don't know what in the heck
I am doing in photoshop. One day I will take a class..
So much to learn.. So little time!!

Linger

Hey that seed is not for you. It's for the cute little
sparrows and finches..

I had a lot fun on my hunt this week.
To see the rest of the entries you can head on over to

Thanks Ashley for another fun week!!

I want to thank you for stopping by and taking a look

I do hope you have a happy day!!

Hugs, Linda

My Vintage Glue Book!

2011-09-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone..
I am back to share just a little of what
I have been playing with lately..

After seeing a couple of people sharing there Gluebooks on line
I knew it was something I wanted to play with..

Jean from Blueburd Paperie has the most gorgeous pages
you should stop by and see them.

One of the main reasons I wanted to play around with

a gluebook was because It takes very little supplies.

A journal or book..

lots of images and paper..

Glue sticks..

scissors..

I am definitely going to be taking a

little case with all my supplies camping with me!

I am not real excited about my first couple of pages.

But in the class they said to expect that.

I just love this vintage image of my Mom and uncle..

The class doesn't have you put lace on your

pages. But being vintage and all, I just thought

it gave it that extra something..

So if you want to take a peek at what this is all about you can click

on the link below.

I couldn't leave with out sharing sharing some photos

Of you know who!!!

Is he the cutest thing ever or what!!
Can you tell I am one proud Meemaw!

Thanks for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

Home Sweet Home....

2011-09-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

I have a new little friend that has made him self at home!

This new little friend has been sharing the feeder

with a gal with the crazy beak.

And she doesn't let anyone else drink from her feeder..

Call me crazy but I think they got something going on!!

If you know what I mean..

Crazy Lady with that crazy beak!!

So I thought is was kinda cool when this weeks theme over

at City Crafters Challenge Blog was

Home Sweet Home..

So sweet Kirsty is Challenging us to make a project with

a bird cage and the words Home Sweet Home.

So I decided to try another mixed media page in my journal.

I had so much fun with this. I sketched out the bird free hand on

some paper and cut her out.. I can't believe she look that good!!

My birdcage is a stamp I have and I blew it up on my printer

and cut it out and decoupaged it on!

Then a whole lot of doodling and panting and rub-ons.
And I do have to say I just love her red shoes..

And Another journal page done!!

How Fun!!

I do believe he likes it also.. Hee Hee..

To get all the details on this challenge or to check out what
all the other talented gals did over at
City Crafter Challenge Blog you can hop over HERE..

I am also linking up to Creative Exchange..

One more thing before I let you go. I got my stitches out

yesterday and I am feeling great!! I do believe my scare will heal

nicely.. Thanks so much for all your well wishes.

You guys are the best!!

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday (9-25-11)

2011-09-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hello...

How are you doing?

I am doing great!! As you know it's Sunday which means
It's time for Scavenger Hunt Sunday.

So here we go!!

Low Key..

Here is a shot of my sweet grandsons hand while he was sleeping..
I really don't know if I did this prompt correctly. But I think it's pretty close..

Monochromatic/Analogous color..

OK, I have to admit.. I pulled this one from my archives..

But I do believe it is perfect for this prompt.

And I just love this shot.

Circle

The prompt was circle, and consider a self-portrait,

Well I thought about it for a couple of minutes.

And then came up with this..

Scarf

Just one of the many project I have started..

One day I will have a fluffy, cozy scarf...

Phone

So many apps so little time!!

Phone #2

Here is another phone shot.. This is my Hubbies phone
I still have an old flip phone that doesn't even have a camera..
Oh well, one day I will get with the times..

Well there you have it.. Another hunt done.. to see the rest of the entries
you can head on over to Ashley's blog

Thanks you Ashley for hosting this fun hunt..

I am also linking up with

Sweet Little photo swap!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs, Linda

Hello Sweet Autumn!!

2011-09-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to start by saying THANK YOU for all you kind

comments on my last post.. I do feel pretty good now, I just can't wait

to get my stitches out!! You are all so kind and sweet, And I am so glad

I met you all here in blogland..

I am so glad Summer is behind us.. Even though it still pretty warm here.

At least the mornings and evenings are a bit cooler.

I just love this time of year!!

I am back to show you a card I made!

Christmas Card #2.. I am on my way!!

You might remember this image from last year.

I used it a lot.. I just love it.

The sketch I used is from Mojo Monday.

I haven't played along with them in awhile.

I used watercolors and copics to color these cute cats.

and there is a whole lota stitching..

I love that!!

Well that is all I have for today!!
I do hope everyone is enjoy the first day of Fall!!

Hugs, Linda

I am running a little slow...

2011-09-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends..

I am hoping this post makes sense.

I had a little procedure done yesterday and I am on some pain medication.

(Just cause I'm a little bit of a baby when it comes to pain)

If I were on top of things I would have done this post before

My procedure... That's a whole different story.

My little procedure was some skin cancer removed from
the side of my face..

To tell you the truth, It's a little bit of a problem with me.
I am almost always having something burned, scraped or cut off.

I guess growing up here in the desert, being fair skinned,

doesn't help at all.. But I am pretty proactive about it. In fact I see

my dermatologist more than I see my dentist.
Sad but true. Thanks so much for listening to me whine this morning.

Any way on to something a little bit happier.
It's Tuesday and time for City Crafters Challenge.
Ros is our Hostess and once again has come up with a great theme.

"Let's Face the Music"

So all you need to do is add something musical to your project..

When I first read this challenge I knew I was going to do a Christmas card.

And I really need to do a lot of them..

This is my first one I have made this year.

YIKES!!

I just love this vintage image, I am pretty sure I got it from

the graphic fairy.

And I just love this Lace.. and of course I did a little stitching.

So there you have it.. My first Christmas card done..
A lot more to go..

To get the details of our challenge you can hop on over
to City Crafters and get all the details..
You should take a look at all the wonderful project the
rest of the lovely ladies have come up with while your there..

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

Scavenger Hunt Sunday. (9/18/11)

2011-09-18T06:22:00.000-07:00

Hello,
How are you?
I do hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.
Well it's time for another Scavenger Hunt..

So I will get right to it..

Street Photography

Yep, This is a photo of my street right after a good rain.
We don't get that much here.

Street Photography #2

I really don't think street photography really means a photo of your street.
I have to say this is an older shot that I just love.
It is of a showgirl drinking coffee down on Fremont street.
I am pretty sure that's what they were going for.
But I do believe either would do!!

From a Distance

This is a shot I took the other evening out at Lake Las Vegas
We only live about 10 minutes away and it is such a beautiful place.

Sunday

To be honest I try to remind my self of this everyday,
not just Sunday!

Liquid

Even if this green liquid my daughter is drinking is green tea,
I just can't bring myself to try it..
I think I will stick to my Cafe Mocha.

Behind

I grabbed this shot from my kitchen window..
I am really surprised it turned out.. Yes I am saying my window was dirty..
But its clean now!! Maybe!!

To see all the other entries you can head over to

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Linda

A Day at the County Fair…

2011-09-15T19:36:00.000-07:00

I just now getting around to editing some photos I took

from the county fair in Ventura. I have to say going to the fair really

makes me feel like a kid again!!

I hadn’t been to a Fair in for ever..

All the smells of the food cooking and loud music

brought me back to when I was a kid..

My first stop was to get a hot dog on a stick.. My hubby said I was crazy..

They had so much wonderful and yummy food here at the fair..

But like I told my hubby, I can’t go to a fair and not get a corn dog..

It just wouldn’t be right..

And then there were the rides..

I just don't remember rides being this scary when I was young.

The swings were always a favorite..

And who doesn't love to ride the marry-go-round..

And how can you forget all the crazy games.

You know you always have to play.

Even if the prizes are not even worth it..

This one cracked me up… They must have ran out of coke bottles..

And had to throw in a Corona bottle..

Well there you have it, A great day at the fair..

I am linking up with

Thanks so much for stopping by..

Hugs, Linda

Something sparkly caught my Eye...

2011-09-14T06:49:00.000-07:00

Round #1

I bought a new Digi that I just love..
It if from Michelle Perkett..

So I thought it would be fun to add here to a canvas.
(Ok.. I have to tell you it's not a canvas. It's a box top)

After I finish painting and decoupaging and stamping and

who know what else to the canvas (box top)

I colored her with copics and decoupage her on top..

Then came all the sparkly stuff.. I am pretty sure that is the

technical term for it!! Oh, before I added the sparkly stuff,

I decoupage on the saying which I love.

"I was going to do something to save the world but then something
sparkly caught my eye.."

So I am going to try this again.. But I want to try something different
with the quote.. I not really sure it matches all her wonderfulness..
(I am pretty sure that is a word right) I am not to great at free handing the words.
Maybe I could try to rub-ons.. We will see..
So you should see Round #2 sometime... That is if I don't get distracted..

By the way I showed this to Myles and this is the expression I got..

Maybe it's just to sparkly for his liking...

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs, Linda

Mr Grumpy Pants...

2011-09-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Well I was just wondering if you have ever had one of those days..

I know you know what I am talking about..

You don't get to do anything you want to.. Seems like everything comes up all

at once. It kinda makes you feel like Mr. Grumpy Pants..

If you know what I mean!!

O.K. I have to admit I had a couple of days
that were kinda that way last week.

So I took some deep breaths.. Thought positive thoughts and

Had a glass of wine.. And everything was better.
If only it was always that easy!

I even got my card made for this Weeks challenge for

City Crafter Challenge..

I heart you...

That is the challenge our lovely Cheryl has come up with..

You just need to add a heart(s) to you projects..

I can think of so many great Idea for this challenge..

You should come along and play!!

The Digi Stamp I used is from our sponsor this week

Fresh Brewed Designs.

If you play along you have a chance to win

a unmounted stamp..

To get all the details on this challenge you can hop on over to
City Crafter Challenge Blog..
While you there you can check out what all the other gals
have come up with..

I do hope everyone has a wonderful week..
And I just wanted to say thanks so much for all the sweet comments on
my photos. You guys are the best at building up my confidence..

Hugs, Linda