Happy Birthday Sweet Pea…
We are celebrating a big birthday today. Terri turns 21 years old. I first saw this altered cupcake box on Ranjini’s...
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One little text.…
can make a really big difference! Last night as I was working on book projects I received this… We are all so happy for Terri...
read moreHappy Holidays…
Gosh… what a bad blogger I have been as of late. I am under a big book deadline so I have been creating like a mad woman. So...
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Okay I have to admit I have been a tad bit stressed about the big “Thanksgiving Day” dinner at our house. Alan’s mom and...
read moreHomecoming in Texas…
WARNING… very, very, very long post about 2.5 days in my life. Centennial High School has their homecoming game tonight....
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Since all the projects I am working on right now for Maya Road are for CHA and can't be shared I thought I would show you a portion of my first Winter Bella project. Gonna make another one of these of Terri.
read moreA few “Getting to know you” Christmas Questions…
Here is a fun "Getting to know you" Christmas questionnaire. When the girls were little we opened one on Christmas eve and the rest Christmas morning, now we celebrate on Christmas Eve. I love the room dark with just the glow from our tree and a few years ago it actually snowed here on Christmas Eve.
read moreLook at this smile…
my niece Madelyn LOVES this mechanical horse outside of La Hacienda here in Frisco. I have started to work on some Maya Road projects for CHA-S and some Art Warehouse layouts using the new Fresh line.
read moreI LOVE kids aRt…
especially my own kids so you will just have to hang in there with me as I show some of what my girls have created. I feel she has a true talent and this is my favorite art piece she has ever created.
read moreOne thing…
I have needed a photo of Terri wearing a Santa hat for weeks. after I got the photos of Terri I needed we both looked at each other and decided it was time to take some photos of Zeus for her Christmas cards.
read morea little bit of everything…
just cleaning the house. Once I get the house cleaned I'm locking myself in my scraproom. I have some assignments due for Maya Road and want to get a head start so when my Jan. kit for Cocoa Daisy comes next week I will be ready to play.
read moreAltered Coaster
To recreate this coaster you will need the following supplies: Chipboard Coaster Pattern Paper Stickers (letters) Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan) Colluzzle (tree) Fibers Button Embellishments (jingle bell, charm, Clip) Mini Card (cut to appropriate size) Have fun and remember, if you recreate this or any of my projects please send me a photo so I can start a gallery of inspiration.
read moreCatching Up “LONG”…
I will post the Brine recipe at a later date in case some of you cook turkey for Christmas and want to give this a try. My BIL Douglas and Ansley had a cute little duet going on the piano.
read moreTerri and her new baby…
Sadly, a few days ago my oldest daughter Terri had to put her kitty to sleep due to a serious illness. Well, last night Terri came to see me with her new baby. It is nice to see a smile on Terri's face.
read moreCookie Recipes
butter 4 tbls powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 tbls cold water 2 c flour 1 c finely chopped pecans Cream butter and sugar. brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon White bread 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups whole milk Powdered Sugar Melt one stick of butter in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
read moreHoliday Recipe Box
Supplies needed: a wooden box (found mine at Michael's), sanding block (Michael's), Glue, pattern paper (two different patterns), red paint, silver bookplate, brads (red), mini clip (white), ribbon (green and white), cardstock (red, green and white), quotes (I used Flair Designs Christmas Quotes), Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan) by ClearSnap, Dymo label maker and some index cards.
read moreEarly Morning…
I can't tell you how many times Dad and I as well as my brother and sister had to sit in the car waiting for Mom to go back in the house while she made sure the coffee pot or iron was unplugged.
read morethanks for the ride.
buttons are foof-a-la Journaling reads: Terri, when I saw this photo of you it brought back memories of Grampa Childers taking me and your uncle to this little pond to fish in Salem, West Virginia.
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