Robb....

.....wanted me to mention him, so I did!

Long, long, time ago, in a way off land...........

……….There was a maiden who had so many things to do……blogging, cleaning, helping, work and family. At times she didn’t know where to start!

Funny how life gets the best of your good intentions? Let’s see, the last time I posted I had returned back from my Florida vacation and was just hanging out with my family during the summer. Hmmmmmm……….from that point, I have had my hours decreased by 15 a week at my job, I am back in college second year, taking 3 classes, and at times over whelmed with it all! I have taught some Stampin’ Up! workshops and have even done a home demonstration. I became a new aunt for the 9th time and have successfully co-chaired another fundraiser scrapbook weekend for St. Vincent dePaul. Yes, this maiden is busy. I have to say, I love it when I am busy. This way I am not worrying about tomorrow. I am living in the moment.
Let’s start with a workshop or two.....

The St. Vincent dePaul Scrapbook weekend (for those interested in attending the Spring Weekeknd, you can find information here: http://www.svdpdet.org/ozanam.html)

………………The Make – N – Take at the crop. We made a paper bag album.

Here are a few of the pages:

Sweet Treats Workshop

Halloween Happenings

My sister and nieces……..aren’t they the cutest!

I am in my 2nd year of Graphic design and loving what I am learning. I wish there was a way for me to earn a living as a rubber stamper! I should be done and graduated by December of 2010. That is, of course, if I take classes during the summer. We will have to see on that one!

The maiden had to so much more to do, that this maiden says have a wonderful day and will chat with you soon! Pending that there aren’t any Dragon attacks!

Happy Summer!

Hello, Hello Hello!!!!

I know, I know......SORRY! So much to tell! My husband and I went on vacation as soon as I was out for the summer. It was a great trip. It was wondeful getting away and "reconnecting". Sometimes we get into the habit of being 2 ships that pass in the night. We had a great drive down, visit with my cousin and her friend

Sammy. We went to Clearwater Beach for 2 days and on our way home we stopped in Atlanta to see a friend from High School. Now Ron and I haven't seen each other in over 25 years! We reconnected on facebook. It was a great visit. He and his partner Harry took us to a great place for dinner. It was so wondeful catching up!

I have done a lot of nothing this summer. Hanging out with family, reading and just being plain lazy! I have been "farming" a lot on Facebook's Farmtown. It is actually kind of fun and makes me laugh when I have crops to harvest and no one is around. I get all nervous, like the virtual food is going to spoil! I can hear you chuckling!!!

I have lived pretty much in the sunshine either out in my yard putzing around or at my sister's in her pool.

I have done a little stamping here and there......100 Thank You's for a Wedding gift and 100 Baby Shower invites for my hubands nephew. I will post pictures soon.

I have gotten the new Stampin' Up! Catalog and habve ordered some new fun stuff from it. I am hoping to play with my new stuff this week. As soon as I get the samples done I will post them.

I hope everything is well in your world!

Happy Mother's Day! and more.......

Hello! Hello! Hello!!!!


Were you worried about me??? I know, absent once again!! Sorry!!!! I have been busy with my school work this quarter, that jeez!!! I took one final on Thursday. That class has ended, Just have my Math class left on Saturdays, yes I did say Saturdays!!!! That ends on June 13 ~ and it is my last math requirement. WHOOT WHOOT!! Math I must say is no my cup of tea!


Let's see, what has happened in the past 2 months, hmmmmm..........


I co-chaired a Scrapbook Weekend Fundraiser for St. Vincent DePaul. It was a warm and wonderful weekend. It was a really fun weekend and I got a lot done. It always feels good when that happens.

I made 160 wedding invites for a wedding gift. Crystal was a "former" scout in my troop. My friend Laura and I made the invites as our wedding present. It was a fun thing to do! The wedding was this past friday.


Here is a picture of the invite:











And the Happy Couple,
Crystal and Dave












I also, with my sister Francy and ther bride Sara, made 130 shower invites for Sara's shower. I like the color combination and of couse I love the new edge punch. Francy is working on the envelopes so they can be in the mail by tomorrow.......






I am currently working on thank you cards for a teacher at work, she is getting married in June. This year, my husband and I have received 4 wedding invites. The most we have received in the last 3 years!

Well, it is time for me to leave for church. One last thought for you:

Happy Mother's Day everyone!


Blessed are mothers
Models of care, like no others.
With mothers' love in mindMay we grow to shine.
Bright beacons of care
For family, friends, neighbors-
Our world family everywhere!

-Susan Kramer

Where oh where have I been????

Where in the world have I been, you asked?
Won the Mega Millions and keeping a low profile?
Jetting around the world in 80 days?
My husband kept me quietly locked in the basement,
where I am only allowed to Scrapbook and Rubberstamps all
day???????


No, none of those. I have been tied to my school books. Yes, that's right, my school books. *SIGH* This quarter has been one tough go! I have had at least 10 hours a week homework in my Graphic Design class, and about 3 hours in my Algebra class. Nuts, I tell you!! Only 2 more weeks and I am done for this quarter. Can I get a WHOOT WHOOT??

I have been missing out on my play time, and let me tell you, I am one sad stamper! HOWEVER, I stayed up until 2:45a this morning, and got my graphics homework done, Today, I am PLAYING!! I still have my final project to finish, but the majority is done and I am going to PLAY ALL DAY!

I, along with my friend Laura, are making Wedding invites for a former Girl Scout of ours. One of our scouts is getting married......gosh we must be getting old.......oh wait Laura is! On Monday she celebrates another BIRTHDAY! Laura is 4 months older than me and I let her know it every chance I get! Anyhow, back to the invites. Our gift to to the bride are 160 homemade invites. We are probably 1/2 way done with them and hope to be finish by today. I can't wait. I hate the feeling hanging over your head feeling. I can cross that off the list!

I also need to get my birthday stack together. I am running very low on Birthday cards for myself. I was going to work on that too! So by tomorrow I should have some pictures to post!!

Tomorrow is my nephew Anthony's 6th BIRTHDAY! HOLY MOLEY!!! I can't believe it has been 6 years. Time sure has flown! I remember, just like yesterday, when he was a baby! Now a Kindergartner! Go figure! Happy Birthday BUDDY!

My husband and I had dinner with an "old" friend of mine, last evening. We reacquainted ourselves through Facebook. Have any of you, become Facebook Junkies? OH MY GOSH!! It's so much fun! I can thank my friends Amy and Stacee for getting me started! (OH and Stacee gave me another sock monkey, that I will be sharing soon!) I have renewed some friendships from my grade school and high school days. Along with cousins whom I never get a chance to see! Anyhow, back to dinner. I haven't seen him in a good 12 years. He hasn't changed, still the same and told my husband and I that we hadn't either. Funny, our conversations pick right back up where we left off! It was a nice evening.

All righty then, I am off to the postoffice, Target and stampin. I feel the creativity coming through!

I promise more updates of pictures this weekend!

Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Valerie!!!!!

I bet you wonder where the heck I have been!! Well, I have been holed up doing HOMEWORK! My graphic design class has a tough load of homework this time around. I am doing about 14 hours a weekend on it. Mix in Math homework on top of that, working and well that pretty much tells the story!



How are you? Well, I hope! Happy Valentine's Day to you! In our house, we celebrate low key. Dinner out (the night before.....my husband hates the crowds!) and a card. That's it! Our Wedding Anniversary is the 28th of the month, so we pretty much do our celebrating then.



Today is also another special day in my family. Today is my niece/God-daughters birthday ~ Valerie. Valerie was born today, 3 years ago on Valentine's Day. She is our special Valentine's Delivery.

Happy Birthday Valerie!

She was named by my sister Lizzy. We have dinner at my parents every Sunday. The Sunday before Valentines day, Francy was there and as she was leaving, Lizzy told her "I can't wait to meet my niece Valerie on Tuesday (Valentine's Day). Francy's due date was the 14th of February.......but who knew! Francy had her on Tuesday ~ Valentine's Day, thus naming her Valerie. What a cutie she is!

I haven't done much stamping, just a little.....I promise to post pictures soon. I am off on Winter Break from school.....two days of getting caught up! Can I hear a WHOOT WHOOT!

Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Enjoy your day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY............................

HappyBirthday Mary Z.!!! Here's to many many more!

Happy Birthday......................

KIM MARKEY!!!! Here's to another 100 Birthdays!

(...........no picture of Kim. cause she hides when the camera comes out!)

Down and Out

Hello Friends,

I haven't forgotten you...I have been down and out with a wicked wicked flu! All I can say is I hope no one else comes down with this........YUCKY!! I am on my 3rd day home sick from work.......I promise as soon as I am better, I will be posting.........

The new catalogs have arrived.....but sadly enough they were delivered to my parents home.....I don't even have them to keep me occupied! Unless my husband takes a drive over to get them for me!!!

Have a great and healthful day!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to work we go....

.......oh just one more day, PLEASE!! Isn't that how it always is?

Happy New Year to you and yours! Sorry it's a few days late.....was feeling a bit under the weather....no not too much to drink, just some kind of yucky flu bug! UGH!!

I am back in the mode of stamping. I know that tomorrow when I get back home from work, I will need sometime of creative outlet. Just you wait and see!

Tomorrow I promise to have the Christmas Cards I received posted. I promise!

Here's to a new year, that brings you much love, health and prosperity!
Happy New Year!!!!!