Completely Shabby

Where In The World Have I Been???

2007-11-07T21:35:00.001-08:00

LOL...It's been so long...feel like I dropped off the face of the earth!!!
Ok, not really. I started working a few weeks ago. It's been quite an adjustment I must say.
Well since my last entry I turned 37 {YIKES} but I feel 20 something inside...guess thats what counts :) My weight loss is holding steady at 82 lbs, I think that I had hit a plateau ...{double yikes}...but I should have more loss to report very soon!!
Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween!! We carved pumpkins, and the kids trick-or-treated!! They had a blast...and I am still picking up candy papers all over the house every day...lol
Have a great rest of the week and a fab weekend!! I will try to update again asap!! :)

Tiffany's Swim Meet

2007-10-20T17:32:00.000-07:00

Gotta Check This Out...

2007-10-17T00:16:00.001-07:00

I found a website that does a virtual custom model and you can put in your goal weight for a side by side comparison. I also did my starting point and with a little photoshop work I was able to get a before, current and goal...Check it out...

http://lssslimfast.mvm.com/levis_sf_ctx/jsp/handlers/main/mvmvdrhandler.jsp?endpoint=personalize&roc=levis_sf&pop=F&initCreate=true

It was so much fun...I had to share!!

Like Mother...Like Daughter

2007-10-14T23:36:00.000-07:00

We took these silly pictures of ourselves on Saturday night after Tiffany got home from a dance.

It is so much fun having a Teenager!! Yeah... they know how to make life difficult when they want to...but they also know how to be a good friend. I love you Tiffany!!!!

Tiffany also went to the HS football game on Friday night. When I got back from dropping her off, Douglas was crying because he wanted to go. So guess what...I took him and Kalie to the game and they had a blast. In fact Douglas and Kalie both got a little football for cheering so loud at half time.

Going to a HS Football game made me feel really old....lol

It's been a long time since I have been to one...lets say oh almost 20 years!!!! Can you believe that? My brother did not play football, just basketball, so yes it has been that long. Yikes!!

Now that I am feeling so old...it's time for me to go put on my ben-gay and take my geritol...lol

Hope you all had a fab weekend!!

75 and counting!!

2007-10-11T00:07:00.000-07:00

Update...I have now lost 75 lbs since June. Here is my photo update!! I am so proud that I have made it this far. There is still more to go till I make my goal...I will keep updating as I make further progress!!

CPS Contest

2007-10-06T22:02:00.000-07:00

What An Amazing Week!!

2007-10-02T22:53:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to HEIDI ....she won the Rusty Pickle Party Contest!!!! That is amazing!!!
Her ablum the greatest gift was about all the gifts her fiance gave her daughter with the greatest gift being the day he asked to be her dad. On top of this...we found out just days before her wedding!!! Congratulations Heidi, I am so proud of you!!! The other thing that was really cool is that I was chosen runner up. Wow...I did not see that coming!!!

Heidi's wedding was beautiful, and she looked STUNNING!!! Steve took some gorgeous photos at the wedding and I thought I would share a few of them. Decorating the gazebo was a lot of fun. Congratulations Heidi and Jed, I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!!

Wedding Wreath

2007-09-23T12:17:00.000-07:00

My good friend Heidi is getting married next weekend!! I made this wreath to go on the gazebo for her wedding. This is my first floral wreath!! It was a lot of fun!! Thank you Heidi for trusting me with creating this for one of the most special days of your life. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!! {Hugs}

Welcome Fall

2007-09-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about the cool weather!!! Not to mention, no more re-runs ....new epsisodes of my fave shows!! I can't wait to see House and all three CSI's season premieres!!

Amber (lil' sis) did my hair yesterday..she is a maricle worker!! If you are looking for a new stylist....I can recommend one to you ;)

I have lost 65lbs now...I can't wait to get to goal...hopefully by Christmas!! I want to get all kinds of clothes right now...but I have to wait. Just a few pairs of jeans to get me by untill I get to goal!!

Congrats to my diet buddy Peggy!!! {She is doing awesome!!} Peg I am so proud of you!!!

Tiffany has a swim meet today...GOOD LUCK KIDDO!!! We ARE so PROUD of YOU!!!

Whats New With Me...

2007-09-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

OK...so a few of my friends have made a major announcement like this lately...and they totally inspired me....to make a JOURNAL...no, I am not expecting...but I had you fooled there for a second...lol I posted this on my etsy shop today..thought I would share and have a little laugh... {yes I am still laughing... ;) }

Support Makenzie's Fundraiser

2007-08-31T11:13:00.000-07:00

My niece Makenzie is doing a fundraiser to benefit the National Brain Tumor Foundation. She is a Team Captain for Team Makenzie and will be walking in the Angel Adventure Walk on October 13th at Kiwana's park in Tempe. I have a link to her sponsorship page on the left.
I know she would appreciate a donation in any amount. What a sweetheart she is!!!

Tiffany's First Swim Meet

2007-08-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

We went to Tiffany's first swim meet yesterday. It was so hot I was ready to jump in the pool clothes and all in the middle of the competition...lol

The dive team had not started practice this season yet due to not having a coach, so she had not been going to practice. We finally convinced her to join the swim team too, so she had just started going to swim practice this week. Since Tiffany just started out she was only in one race and we got there 5 minutes after she had already raced. She did do some timing for the relays, so we cheered her on then :)

A New Me

2007-08-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to share that I have lost 55 pounds since June. Here is my before and current. (The photo on the left is from May and the one on the right was taken on Sunday)

Thanks to my friends and family (especially Steve) for being so understanding of my mood swings while going through such a big change.

I will give another update in a month or so when I have more loss to report :)

Also, congratulations to all the finalists in the Rusty Pickle Party contest!!!

I could not believe there were 7 from our store that were picked!!! (actually I could believe it you all are awesome :)

1 Proud MaMa

2007-08-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

Tiffany joined the dive team this year for school. I am so proud of her :) She makes me laugh. Allison started the 7th grade this year and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
She is such a hard worker, and she is very helpful at home. Kalie is in 4th grade this year, and is the sweetest kindest little person I know. Douglas is in the 3rd grade this year and really seems to enjoy school. He was so proud that he did not get in trouble on the first day....lol I must say he brings a lot of excitement and energy into our home :)

On my second kids in school day I finished another card kit and posted it in my Etsy shop.
It is lots of fun!! Thanks to everyone for being so supportive :) {hugs}

Wishing everyone a fabulous day!!!

Back In My Groove

2007-08-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

OK, I have so been MIA lately......but I am back!!!
The kids started school this morning. I got them droped off to their new class rooms at their brand new school (again). They have been to a new school each year for at least 5 years now.
At least they don't seem to be bothered by it :)

So, now I had a quiet morning and got my first card kit listed on ETSY. Make sure to stop by my shabby shop and check it out :)

Hopefully I can get another one designed today......

Wishing you all a happy "Kids Back In School" day!!!

Back To Normal

2007-07-26T20:14:00.000-07:00

With the closing of our store, life has been very chaotic. I am grateful for such wonderful caring family and friends that have helped me get through these hard times. There has been so many things that I have finally been able to take care of, now that I am home. I still have about a week or two of cleaning, organizing and I will feel somewhat normal again.

Thanks to everyone who has sent kind words regarding our store.

Hugs :)

Life Isn't Always Easy

2007-07-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to take a minute to thank my family and friends for being so supportive as I have been going through a difficult time in my life. I love you all, thanks for being there for me. I was looking through a book that my mom had given me last year for mothers day. I read a quote in it that God uses people to do his work, that is why we need to remember to help each other through our struggles. I have much to be thankful for, as I have been truly blessed by such a wonderful family and caring friends.

Hugs :)

Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II Project #6

2007-06-29T23:05:00.000-07:00

Another project done and two more to go!! This has been so much fun. For this project I turned the Rusty Pickle Heart album into a Gate Fold Heart Album. Finally I have done something with my wedding photos from 16 years ago!!!

I have really enjoyed getting to know all the other talented ladies in this contest. Honesty I feel truly blessed to be part of this contest.

Hope you all have a safe and happy weekend :)

Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II projects 4 and 5

2007-06-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

These are my latest projects in the Amazing Race. I have had so much fun with this...
Such beautiful products!!!

Another Amazing Race Project....

2007-06-25T16:27:00.000-07:00

OK...I just invested in this wonderful company called Visine...it gets the RED out....
LOL...seriously I was up till 4:30 this morning.....But I got done...I can sleep later...lol

So here is my 3rd project for Rusty Pickle's Amazing Race...

Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II Second Pit Stop

2007-06-22T18:00:00.000-07:00

Here is my second project in the Amazing Race. So much for sleep....lol

Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II Project #1

2007-06-20T13:18:00.000-07:00

Here is my first project for the Amazing Race II. I was up until 6:30 am finishing it...who needs sleep? The Mayflower Line from Rusty Pickle is just incredible. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Rusty Pickle Amazing Race II

2007-06-04T20:34:00.000-07:00

Holy Pickles I can't believe it....
Today {while talking with my good luck charm Ashley} I went to the Rusty Pickle website and found my name on the Finalists list for The Amazing Race II. I think she may need hearing aids now... I was soooo stinkin' excited!!! What an amazing opportunity!! Here are the projects I entered....

Random Thoughts

2007-05-16T09:54:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful day yesterday...worked on my Rusty Pickle Book {which is almost done}. Watched American Idol, House & ACM award show. I think Jordan & Blake are going to be the final 2 in AI. The ACM awards were awesome..Taylor Swift stole the show. Man is she amazing at only 17 years old. WOW!!!

Daily Quote....."The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!” -Coco Chanel

I would love to add more scrappy friends to my blog list...{I have such little time to be online to find everyone's blog} So if you would like to be on my list...just reply with your blog link.

Now back to my Rusty Pickle book!!

Gallery Idol card

2007-05-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

What I would give for a nap....I stayed up until 3:30 finishing my card and envelope for Paper Crafts Gallery Idol.....lol

Make sure and vote for your {favorite} card!!!

http://www.papercraftsmag.com/gallery/content.ihtml?idx=196

I had a beautiful mothers day...with beautiful Flowers :) They matched the card I had made so well that I included them in the photo...

Amber {my sis} did my hair for me last night...she does an amazing job...I just love it!!!

I will have to post a picture of my new look later...too tired right now...lol

This is my card

2007-05-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

for this weeks Card Idol on Paper Crafts website. I had so much fun with it, shaped cards are really {my thing}. Make sure to vote by Thursday at noon for your favorite card. There are so many wonderful creations, It must be so hard to just pick one :)

Loved CSI Miami last night...Can't wait for House tonight and of course American Idol...another fave of mine.

I've been working on my Rusty Pickle album at night while I watch tv... believe it or not, I usually get a little work done...lol

A New Class

2007-05-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

Short on ideas for Mothers Day? {Which is May 13th!!}
I am teaching this Mini Book Class next Friday night May 11th at Keepsake Trends {of course }...from 7-9:30 followed by a crop.

Happy Birthday Douglas

2007-05-03T10:21:00.000-07:00

Today is my son's 8th birthday!! He is just a bundle of energy...from day one to 2,920 he hasn't held still for more than a moment...lol

We had a little family party for him last night and gave him his gifts. He was so excited to get some Star Wars stuff!! I made sloppy joes, garlic bread (his favorite) and his cake was chocolate oreo. He woke up at 6am this morning so that he could play with his new stuff before school. I can't believe that my little guy {my baby} is already 8. Where does the time go?

Tomorrow Paper Crafts will announce the finalists for the next round for Gallery Idol...Good Luck To Everyone!!!

Tena & Carol

2007-05-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

Hanging out with Tena Sprenger and Carol Wingert was so much fun!! We had the best day!! Their new book Lifelines is a must have!! I am inspired!!

So Here It Is...

2007-05-01T09:41:00.000-07:00

This is my card for round one of Paper Crafts Gallery Idol...
There is soo much talent participating in this contest!! Make sure to vote for your FAVORITE card, which may not be mine......May the best cards win :)

Paper Crafts Gallery Idol

2007-04-29T09:48:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to be chosen for the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol competition!!
This is going to be alot of fun, hopefully I will get to stay in for at least one more round :)
There are some seriously talented ladies in this contest!!!
Make sure to vote each week for your favorites!!

Gratitude

2007-04-07T14:07:00.000-07:00

I created this Gratitude Journal using Fancy Pants Creative Cards, ribbon and other random things... I am grateful for the time I have to Create..it makes me happy :)

This will be a class at Keepsake Trends on April 28th from 3-5pm

Have a safe and happy Easter!!!

Vintage Chest

2007-04-06T19:18:00.000-07:00

Here is something that I made this week...for a customer... It is going to be at a retirement party for the guests to put advice into.

Sooo Excited

2007-04-06T18:54:00.000-07:00

Karen Burniston will be teaching at our store Friday April 20th from 7pm - 9pm

This class looks awesome!!! We only have 12 spots....you don't want to miss this opportunity!!

2007-04-02T16:40:00.000-07:00

This is a clock that one of our customers (Mehgan Dephillips) brought in today...thought I would share...it is gorgeous!!

She got the clock at Target and the Heidi Clock Overlay at our store...

Simply Fab!!

Rusty Pickle Contest

2007-03-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

Here are the albums we can order for entering the Rusty Pickle Contest

Good Luck KT Girls!!!

My Latest Page {In Progress}

2007-03-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

Here is what I worked on last night... titled "Places I've Called Home"

Today I finished making the kits...

I am having photo issues ie {Don't Have Them Printed}.

It's been one long week but I have had a blast creating this layout. I did something a little differient with this one. Amazing enough...I acutally planned and drew a sketch BEFORE I

started!!

I am loving Scarlet Letter PP...it's SO very yummy!!!

LOTS of stuff to make...Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!

Where Does The Time Go??

2007-03-07T08:53:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that it is already time for the Benefit Crop for my Niece Makenzie. The planning for this started in November. We sold raffle tickets to win a crop with Becky Higgins at our store {Keepsake Trends} for this Friday. I am so grateful for Becky being so generous with her time. We were able to raise almost enough money to cover Makenzie's yearly deductible. {Makenzie's Blog is makenziemoore.blogspot.com}

She is such a special little girl. This week she turned 8!! We are proud of her for being so brave through all the treatments and procedures. She has taught us so much in this past year. We have much to be grateful for.

I am looking forward to a very special crop for a most special little girl. Watch for pictures {probably will post them on Sunday}

Who Needs Sleep?

2007-03-05T17:05:00.000-08:00

This past two weeks have been trying to say the least. Too many 2am nights for me lately.
Maybe I will become more efficient and have time on my hands .......lol Good luck with that one!!!
Not sure why I picked the busiest time of my life to start a blog. However, when is a good time ??
Oh well,...enough rambling...must scrap!!

10 Things....

2007-03-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

This is a class I will be teaching at my store {Keepsake Trends} on March 31st 3-6pm.

More Info at www.keepsaketrends.com

I Love To Create...

2007-02-25T12:59:00.000-08:00

This is a recent project I designed to teach at my store {Keepsake Trends}
If I don't create something every day I feel sad....it's a sickness...lol