Being Mrs. JJB

Hello 2012

2012-01-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

Its been a 366 days since my last blog and I have missed it... 2011 was made up of work and more work, I found I will never be perfect and I will never be caught up. I have missed so much in my personal life for work... I cleaned out my scrap space and i am in the process of organizing my house to keep it clean. Mr. B and I have agreed on who will do what ... With four dogs and a 21 year old it's been a crazy life. Mr. B will be having survey this month and I have to make my family priority.
Happy New Year 2012!
Photos and projects to come

Tag Tuesday... Christmas Leftovers

2011-01-02T22:33:00.000-08:00

I have been working a lot these last few months and it's been hard to do what I enjoy so much; play with paper!!! I love "Tag Tuesday" challenges and I figured I would get back to them each week for the next 52 weeks. (2011 goal) This week's challenge is to use Christmas leftovers; paper, ribbon, etc..

I often save ribbon and cute Christmas decorations from gifts. This is what I pulled form my stash and attempted to use.

Here is my tag, I love it!!! It feels good to be back... Happy New Year!!!

Mr. Kingstone... Harry would have loved you!

2011-01-02T19:28:00.001-08:00

Mr. Kingston has been a handful and yet Mr. Harry would have loved you!

Goodbye 2010 and Hello 2011

2010-12-31T23:58:00.001-08:00

I leave 2010 with beautiful memories (both happy and sad) and I welcome all the memories of 2011!!!

Happy Birthday Mr. Bletzer...

2010-09-26T17:57:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time, I have been really busy with lots of projects... a special Happy Birthday to Mr. Bletzer who has been a doll and I am so glad he was born! I have finished up a few more G45 projects...

I bought this clothes pin kit from The Jule Box and I made two with another small clothes pin I had; I love the was they both came out. I have a new obsession for the G45 Domestic Goddess Paper; hence my June Cleaver week.

Here is the Halloween Tag, I made for a swap I am participating in at The Scrap Beach. I made ten of these beauties. I am very happy with the end result, I am not a big Halloween person, this was all inspired by my trip to Salem, MA... the witch is a vintage image I got off the Internet.

Finally, Lady Dei has been wanting a jewelry box and I altered this box I had laying around with my very favorite G45 Halloween In Wonderland ... this line is awesome! Her box came out really cute and I made my own flowers using a tutorial from Jaded Studios, she has some awesome YT tutorials, not only is she awesome but she is a DT member for G45!!!

Well that all I have, I look forward to a fantastic week with NO DRAMA!!!

Tuesday Tag Challenge...Butterflies!!

2010-09-05T15:07:00.000-07:00

I have been looking forward to this weekend for some time... I knew I would be creating and doing laundry!!! I'm an operations manager for a candle company in California and spend a lot of my time at work; since I live a full 7 minutes away. When I get home all I want to do is play... I don't sleep every well, so I watch Youtube and Ustream... those ladies are my inspiration. I have also been inspired by friend of mine such as Joanne, Toni, and Shawn to create what ever I want.. no class, no displays... all for me.
For Tag Tuesday Challenge; the theme was butterflies! I love my little tag, I always start out with one thing and add, add, and add... until I run out of room. I'm a believer in ... "more is best"!

Jack Daniels meets a Vintage Affair

2010-08-22T21:42:00.000-07:00

I have finally finished my first Vintage Affair Challenge, in which you were required to alter a wine bottle. Well, since I don't always follow the rules and have never been a fan of wine... I decided to alter an old friend JACK DANIELS(I didn't drink it by the way) I loved the shape of it and it looks beautiful!

I alcohol inked the top (which is plastic) and added a little 7 Gypsy's. The tassel was bought at Tuesday Morning. I added lace and beads to give it a feminine feel to it. The lace was Glimmer Misted since I only had white.

I covered the bottle with Cosmo Cricket paper (Ever after) and used the G45 Line Le Romantique Line, a little Tim Holtz, Paperdrama Flowers and Prima. I have been watching Youtube thanks to Joanne and I have just learned so many new techniques.

I really like how it came out, now Lady Dei will fill it with pennies to finish it off. Off to my next project ... G45 is calling again.

Gothic Arch Challenge... School

2010-08-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here is my Gothic Arch Challenge ... this week's theme was school. I found this really cute picture of my brother and the rest is history! When I think of school, I think red and yellow... and my brother is the cutest school boy I know.

Tag Tuesday Weekly Challenge & Hard Earned Cash Spent...

2010-08-15T21:26:00.001-07:00

I finally completed my first tag challenge... theme was crowns at Tag Tuesday Weekly Challenge all inspired by TH (Tim Holtz) and Joanne aka Paper Drama; who I think is the queen of all things TAGS! I have been wanting / needing this Prime Music note stamp since I saw Joanne use it... can I hear $6.00!!! I totally just went with the flow and new I wanted a Paris theme since my Roscoe is a French Poodle. I love the way it came out.

I used the tape transfer technique again for Roscoe's cute picture... so cute and sweet.

This is not all the damage I did this weekend; all I know is that I deserve it... I work really hard and long hours so every 1$ dolla spent was all for the goodness of me. I went out with some enablers, who didn't stop me from buyer... A&E should have a show called "ENABLERS"...

All work and some play!!!

2010-08-15T00:17:00.000-07:00

I have been working a lot of hours lately, the stress at work has been high and I come home so tired. Yet, I really love to paper craft and create; it's so refreshing to my soul...along with prayer.

I completed my Gothic Arch Challenge... this weeks theme was crowns! My Dear Dad would always inspire them. This is a picture of him when he was young and I'm sure before I was even a thought. I used a packaging tape transfer technique and placed the photo in a slide mount. The crown is pink and blinged out, because my Dad loved his girls (Me and Lady Dei), the "D" is for Dad and Deidra. I glimmer misted a paper doily to make it look like paper lace. The arch is actually a Cheerios box... Lady Dei is a environmental major and I have to do my part in recycling and making the world a better place.

I joined my first ever ATC card swap at THE SCRAP BEACH, the theme for this swap is Birthday. When I think of Birthday, it's always pick with chocolate cupcakes. I bought my first Copic Markers today and I am hooked. I have no clue of what I am doing but practice makes perfect!!! Again my cards are made from a Cheerios box and I love how the image of the box peeks through the pink paint. My images were stamped with another new love Oxford Impressions, their stamps are beautiful... this set is from the Fairy Sweet Collection. They look so much better in person... well at least I think so.

As you can see I have a few down and more to go, I can't wait to see what I get back. I also plan on going to a ATC swap next Saturday at Stamp Your Heart Out from 2-3:30, I am going to make six new ones to see what I can trade them for; wish me luck!!

August - Gothic Arch Challenge

2010-08-02T00:08:00.000-07:00

I completed my first challenge - Gothic Arches Challenge before midnight. Anyone who knows me; knows I am a slow creator. I just pulled all my stuff out, I have to say I was inspired by the "Super Sisters" (Toni and Shawn), "The Wind Beneath My Wings" (Paper Drama), and the wonderful Tim Holtz. I used my House of 3 Halloween printable because I didn't want to do anything cutesy. Those ladies on this challenge are a force to be reckoned with; not to toot my own horn, but I think I held my own. I love to watch Youtube when Mr. Bletzer is not sharing the TV; yesterday I met YouTube Celebrity - Yolanda and I used her technique in which she stamps an image and covers it with a paint wash, you can still see the image. I wanted to use grunge board, distress inks and of course UTEE, I made these really cute tiny rosette which were supposed to be for something else. I said I would incorporate something about my dad in all my challenges... his name was JESUS; yes like Jesus Christ... hence the "J" on a TH memo pin from Studio Garage Band esty store. I love it and I busted it out in an hour... thank you to those who inspire me... this is for you!!!

Happy August 1st!!!!

2010-08-01T17:59:00.001-07:00

Well, today is bitter sweet, my father would have been 67 years old. I have never stopped missing him. This picture of my Dad and Lady Dei is my favorite; he was so proud of his granddaughter. I had Lady Dei when I was 19, unmarried and lost... my Dad supported me and encouraged me to get up and fight to give my little girl a good life (well that was after he started talking to me again). I know he is looking down and knows his "girls" did him proud. How I wish I could hear his voice one more time; have him smile at us one more time, just have him for one more minute. Yet, I know one more time or one more minute wouldn't be enough... Happy Birthday Dad.
In honor of my dad, I decided to do something I have been talking about but never find time for ... Challenges (Mix Media); there are these two ladies I call the "Super Sisters", Toni and Shawn...how I love to be inspired by them and the creativity that just flows from them so freely. I spent time with them yesterday and was in awe of their work and the joy I see in their faces as they "freely" created. They have encouraged me to join challenges and create out of the box using whatever I can find... FLAT BLACK maybe!!! These are the two challenges I have have decided to participate in Our Vintage Affair and Gothic Arches Challenge, I decided each one would have something in it to remind me of my Dad. Thank you "Super Sisters" for being so inspiring...

Lady Dei's Christmas present complete!!!

2010-06-19T08:31:00.001-07:00

I completes a 7 Gypsies painters tray for Lady Dei... I took pictures from her baby book and my dad's wallet. I added other things that remind me of her like the charro girl on the top, since Dei is half Mexican and the Marie Antoinette who is one of her favorites.

Here you can see the 90, to rep the year she was born and the Sept 21 for the date.

I cannot believe how much she has grown... I am so very proud!! I love these painter's trays granted this one took me 6 months to finish... lol

I'm back!!!

2010-06-12T22:29:00.000-07:00

Well, I don't know who really reads this but I'm back after almost four month! I have a lot going on in life good, bad, and ugly. I've been working a lot and trying to focus on what means most to me... my family! Look forward to future posts and not four months away!!!

Valentine Cards and March Classes

2010-02-19T23:22:00.000-08:00

Hello and happy February!!! I have been enjoying card making, I created a few cards for Valentines. I'm not afraid of stamping anymore and I just go with the flow.

I made this card for Lady Dei's boyfriend... she is smart and beautiful yet she has no desire to be creative. This is the child who refused to color and found coloring to be a "waste of time". So I was asked to create a special card for her Valentine; the back of the card has a mini envelop and card.

This is the card Mr. Bletzer received.

For my sister in law in Massachusetts

I love love this card ... out of all the cards this is my favorite... this was made especially for my sister. I am loving the paper ruffles...

I even made one for my brother...

This was made for my boss and his wife... I wanted to make more but I ran out of time. I still haven't decided if I will do cards for St. Patrick day... Easter is a must.
After taking some time off... I am ready to teach again!!! I find teaching to be very fulfilling for me and gives me an opportunity to create and interact with some really nice people. I make it a point to make my classes affordable and worth the money... I have to say they are both pretty cute!!!

Sweet Chicks
$22.00
Saturday March 6, 2010
12-2 PM
Scrapping Lounge
Montclair, CA
909-626-7767

Vintage Heart
$35.00
Saturday March 27, 2010
Scrapping Lounge
Montclair, CA
909-626-7767

Happy Birthday Harry J...

2010-01-31T23:06:00.000-08:00

Well, today marks Harry J's 6th birthday, what a joy he has been... who would have known our pound puppy would have completed our family.

It's been tough working and trying to scrap... I haven't had time for my paper therapy. I have missed having stained fingers and paint on my shirt... well tonight I got busy on using my Studio Calico January kit. I love 12 x 6 pages and will create in this size until I get bored.
This a picture of our sweet Samson and I finally found the perfect spot for it; my new favorite thing is Martha Stewart's micobeads... I love the texture they give so much better than glitter. I am a huge Martha fan... she's gangster. I have a new favorite blog, here is the microbead tutorial. I used the onyx microbeads on the "S"... I love the way they look and feel. Martha, it's a good thing!!

I've been enjoying making cards and stamping; so when Lady Dei needed a card to send to my sister to say "HELLO"; I came up with this. I'm sure this will put a smile on her face.

Now, Mr. Bletzer... being from Boston, MA has claimed (or fantasized) about being Ted Kennedy's love child. Well, his mother had denied his claims ... he's just a BLETZER.

I'm working on finishing up my March classes... until next time!!!

EXCEL... in 2010!!!

2010-01-10T18:31:00.000-08:00

Definition of excel (verb)
forms: excelled; excelling
to be talented; to do very well; to surpass; to do better than

I have finally chosen my word for 2010... EXCEL! I have been so blessed by God; and I no longer want to take my gifting and talents for granted. I am going to excel and do better than I have ever before... I no longer want to a mediocre person.

With that said, I am challenging myself to continue to use what I buy... I am going to be participating in Jennifer Priest "10 SUPPLIES CHALLENGE".. this weeks challenge RIBBON! Check out her blog ... I think this is going to be really fun.

In addition, I buy Studio Calico kits every month and never really use them, so starting in 2010.. I am going to challenge myself to create something from only what come in my brown bag of goodness before another kit arrives.

January kit...

Finally, I've made some big changes in my life style when it comes to my eating habits and health... I want to be and feel healthy. I'm working on being more patient with both Mr. Bletzer and Lady Dei (He's my BFF and she's my princess... they deserve only my best). The word I will be removing from my vocabulary is procrastination... (Deb please know this is new, so I should be forgiven for always being late with my class sample in 2009).

Until next week...

Buy & Use...

2010-01-03T00:07:00.000-08:00

I hoard scrapbook supplies... I buy out of want and not need. Tried to change, didn't go so well. So I am going to buy and use. I have not spent a lot of time in my scrap room ... all work and no play. I am committing to change that; I am really into banners but I like squares. I took all the pictures I love but will never really scrap in an album. I love, love working on small scrap areas... I am a huge fan of 12x6 - 6x12 (I am waiting to CM to make an album to fit them). I am working on a lot of projects with the same idea.

I made the banner for Mr. Bletzer... yet in hangs in my scarp room.

I like using misc embellishments that don't go with any theme... they are just there to be there.

My favorite picture of Harry... the "3" represents my three dogs. The feet belong to the lovely Miss Dei... my 6 yr old nephew took the picture and I love it... thank you Jesus she doesn't have my Fred Flinstone feet.

More random pictures of Mr. Bletzer.

My ATC holder is a continued work in progress... I have filled it with photos of my family... I hope to complete it this month.
That's all for now, good night!

Goodbye 2009... Hello 2010

2009-12-31T22:41:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a blessed 2010...
With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26 NIV)

Jesus is the reason for the season...

2009-12-25T16:05:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to you all... this Christmas has been the best ever. No, Mr. Bletzer didn't get me the eternity band set in platinum, nor did he get a 1969 black corvette with side pipes... we just got each other. We spend our Christmas eve in bed with In n Out... while our boys waited patiently for a few fries. We woke up to a beautiful day and I knew in my heart how blessed I am. Jesus is the reason for the season and I wish you all a very blessed Christmas day!

I am so excited...

2009-11-30T19:51:00.001-08:00

I can't wait to see what Tim comes up with... I am always in awe of his tags... this year I am really going to try to follow along. By the way... my computer is well again!!!

Look what I made combining House of 3, Dream Street, & Cosmo Cricket...

2009-10-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

I have been very creative lately, since I have to share a TV with John & Deidra... I hate not having control of the remote. I have been wanting to make a banner for my office and I just couldn't get the pendent just right, so I did it my way with squares. I love creating small pages and having them incorporate the same theme. My new favorite is House of 3... these girls are amazing and everything is so affordable and cool... I am waiting to see what they release for Christmas!!! Until next time...

Trick or Treat Candy @ the Bletzer House...

2009-10-10T16:16:00.000-07:00

I found this here...how cool is that!
One of our favorite things about Halloween is to give out candy; I remember the old faithfuls in SGV; who would give out tons of candy! After the many years of me and my daughter trick or treating, I believe in filling kids up with sugar. I know times are tough for a lot of people right now, but the smile on kids faces is priceless.. especially when your giving out handful of candy and you hear the kids saying, "Go to that house they give out good candy!"

My Hero Joanne

2009-10-02T09:45:00.001-07:00

Yet I don'te see her often... She's my Hero! Hero's make good friends too!

Hello...

2009-10-01T07:33:00.001-07:00

I haven't blogged in such a long time... I have been meaning to, but life has been so busy. I promised Cori & Michelle, I would take some time out of my day and blog about something! Yet,all I want to do is thank them... I don't get out much, it's either home or work for me. It's always nice to be around people who make me laugh and listen. I need to appreciate people more for the simple things they bring into my life, it means a lot for them to think about me and invite me out. I meet so many people where I work, yet I call very few of them friends. It's nice to be able to add two more "crazy" (not meant in a psycho way) ladies to those I call friends. Cori & Michelle, thank you so very much for listening to me, making me laugh, and reminding me of what matters most.

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-20T23:15:00.000-07:00

That sweet little boy in the stroller is Mr. Bletzer with is dad (The O.G. Mr. Bletzer) and his two sisters. I was so excited to get these pictures from my sister in law, what a great father's day gift for my husband. I have no idea what our plans are tomorrow, I just know Deidra, Harry, Samson, Roscoe, and myself are so grateful for the man in our lives... thank you honey for being the best dad a little girl could have every needed or wanted... she really is yours! We love you and happy father's day!

We're back and missimg the sun...

2009-06-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

Where is the sun? John & I returned from our trip a week ago and have not seen the sun shine. We had a great trip... I leave you will some of my favorite photos.

Mr. & Mrs. Bletzer will finally....

2009-05-13T05:49:00.000-07:00

celebrate our 10 year anniversary in Hawaii!!! Mr. Bletzer has had this itching to go to Hawaii for years. Well, we will be packing our bags in a few weeks to celebrate. I am not the beachy kind of girl, I think sand in annoying... but still inside... I can't wait!!!

My Favorite Picture...

2009-04-21T23:01:00.000-07:00

I love this picture of my mom and her grand babies.. she did love them to the moon and back. I am not a one picture layout person, but I am proud to say this is my first 8.5 x 11 layout! I used my favorite Sassafrass paper and all different kinds of letters. I miss her so much, but I know she is always watching over us from above.

Have a great week!!

Three C's... Cowboys, Candy, & Class

2009-04-15T23:02:00.000-07:00

Cowboys

Candy ... inspired by Joanne

Class (Saturday May 23 12-3 $25.00)
Strawberry Fields Scrapbook Quilt

Until next time... have a great week!

NASCAR & Mr. Bletzer

2009-04-05T20:03:00.000-07:00

For our tenth anniversary Mr. Bletzer was given a dream driving experience by yours truly... NASCAR racing school. He drove it like he stole it!
Here is Mr. Bletzer & Mr. Macchia all suited up and ready to go... they were like two giddy woman, who just won a 10K shopping spree from their favorite store!

Waking to the track to get in their cars.

How ironic Mr. Bletzer, the "RED SOX" fan drove the "DODGER" car... probably to impress his favorite sister in law watching.

There he goes.. it was really hard to take pictures of him going round & round.

He made it without wrecking into the wall... I have to say I was very impressed by his driving. He was so excited, I knew this gift would make him super happy!!! Now, to scrap them... hum what shall I do???
By the way, I cleaned out the scrap stash... I mean really cleaned out the stash!!! I'm getting ready for a yard sale!!! Until next time, have a great week!!!

It's Monday & I will be at work in 6 hours...

2009-03-30T00:10:00.001-07:00

I had a great weekend... I am not looking forward to work in 6 hours! I am still grieving the lost of my keys. I wish I could just stay home & scrap; I'm an all work no play kind of person. But when I do play this is what makes me smile...

This is John in the "Dream Car"... I told him to enjoy the 5 minutes he got to sit in it. I tried to angle the picture to make it have a road feel... of course I had to hold back on my embellishments.

This picture came out really blurry, but I was so inspired by this Graphic 45 paper I love vintage, color, and pattern... Joanne had given me the bird die cut, it was white, so I used Tim Holtz "Tea Stain" & "Gold" Glimmer mist to pretty it up some... I hope I did it justice.

Yes, we did meet the wax figure of our President Obama... he looked so real, I was fascinated that all the wax figures had nostril openings. I made myself use paper & embellishments I have been passing by; I think this was a fun photo which deserved a fun layout.

This is my favorite photo of John, he was so determined to get my sister Pat her "Dodger Blue" M&M's... I kept yelling at him, "She said Blue!" The look on his face looks so stressed... he's a great brother in law.

Lastly, my favorite place in Vegas was the Paris Hotel, I have always wanted to go to Paris but it would be too far from home and my puppies. My favorite part of this layout was the Fleur De Lys; I painted it black, added a gold glaze, and put gold leaf on top of that. It looks so cool in person if I do say so myself. I even used my "Paris" stamp set and the ribbon Cat gave me. Well, I must get to bed, until next time Adios!!!

Happy Saturday!

2009-03-28T20:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally changed my blog header... I needed to add our newest addition to our "bark" family... Monsieur Roscoe (he's French). Well my Saturday has been a happy one, I spend a very enjoyable day visiting with friends and buying paper I didn't need... I am grieving over the loss of my "work" keys... maybe it was Jesus telling me to stop and smell the flowers (or paper). I would have been at work today but I was locked out!!! So I had lunch with my hubby, chatted with Cat (who by the way is being featured here for the beautiful Websters Pages layout... you can kill me later Cat) & her lovely mom Carmen, then I was off to Michael's only to discover they sell Sassafras in paper packs... hello!
I came home to scrap and watch Twilight, I liked it but I hear the books are so much better.
Lastly, I leave you with a few of my favorite photos from our Vegas trip a few weeks ago:

This was our first stop after checking into our hotel... The Fremont Experience... I loved it; I think we should have spent more time here enjoying the lights, sounds, and great people.

I would have to say, my favorite casino was Paris... I love the French!

Here is Mr. Bletzer with other Bostonians... Mr. Bletzer has often thought of himself as the love child of Senator Kennedy... he even once asked his mom to admit it!!!

I think if Judy Garland needed back up dancers I would have been great at it.

I'm a 365 failure!

2009-03-25T23:50:00.001-07:00

I was doing so well, I really tried, here are the last layout did before I lost myself in work.
Well, I'm back with a new goal... 300 by 12/31/09.

10 years & counting...

2009-03-12T23:26:00.000-07:00

"I do" over & over again! To the rest of our lives... I love you John!

I'm still here!!!

2009-03-06T17:47:00.001-08:00

Work, work, work, work, work... I miss my paper and stuff!!!

Thank God it's Friday!!!

2009-01-28T23:14:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! I could not wait for this week to be over, I have been spending way too much time at work and I have a long week a head of me after this weekend. It has been a nice week though, as a design team member of the "Scrappin Lounge" I was invited to CHA. Here are a few pics of me and some very talented woman... but first here is #15... this is for John... I love you!!

This is Tammy I... she make these very cute trunks... look at what she did to this trunk

Heidi Swapp what a nice lady... she was so sweet and she taught me how to use my masks... Finally!!! Thank you Heidi!

My Idol Jenny Bowlin... beside Joanne (she's my real idol)! I love all her new stuff... she is just the cutest... you gotta love a girl who wears red cowboy boots!!!

And Finally my Harry Boy... who's birthday is tomorrow!!!

I'm back with 13 & 14...I will caught up!!!

2009-01-24T19:23:00.000-08:00

I am only 10 layouts behind and I will caught up... this was going to be my March class... but I had a hard time fuinishing it on time, I get really emotional when I scrap pictures of my parents. I miss them so, Deidra is going to hang it in her room instead.

This layout is all about John and his love of "Starbucks"... seriously he must have 2 - Venti Bold Drip with two sweet & low and half & half a day. I have collected all my Starbucks treasure for the last few years; how you might ask? My niece works for them and John's friends know I scrap and send him home with memorabilia often.

This is a close up of all my treasures... paper used COSMO CRICKET!!! Well, I am off to CHA tomorrow and very excited... I really, really, really want to meet Heidi Swapp & Jenny Bowlin... not a big make & take person so I will just be walking around and looking at all the goodness to come.

Ok... I am getting behind on my 365...

2009-01-18T20:53:00.000-08:00

I am doing my very best to catch up, but it's getting really hard with work and all that is going on. I am hoping this week will allow me time to come home and do what I love best... scrap! Well here are 10, 11, & 12.

I started doing 2 page layouts.., which I haven't done in maybe about a year! I love my Cosmo Cricket Halloween paper; I used it to scrap Deidra in Candy Corn land at California Adventure.

Can you say really cute Sassafras? Yes, we celebrate our puppies birthdays! This is sweet Samson on his second birthday... Samson was born on my mom's birthday. I think she would have loved him as much as we do!

I am counting this one because, it's a layout. Our DT had to make an 8x8 "about me page"... I hate the picture but I am always behind the camera I never really take pictures. I really like the way it came out, my favorite part is the blue little dog I painted. Until next time, have a great week.

I would like to introduce Roscoe Jack Blezter...

2009-01-11T21:01:00.001-08:00

Our family did it again... we adopted a sweet little boy... Roscoe Jack is a 4 year old poodle. Official count 4 boys (John, Harry, Samsom, & Roscoe) / 2 girls (Deidra & I)!

Here is our sweet Roscoe, he sits like this all the time such a gentleman.
Lastly, I am a little behind on my 365 challenge... I do have day #9 to share. Deidra and I went to Disneyland for her 18th bday... funny she took her first steps there too!

Still going strong...

2009-01-08T22:34:00.001-08:00

Here are days 6, 7, & 8... I am having so much fun with this challenge... it is so relaxing to come home from work and scrap. I've been using up all my goodies... I even bought some new stuff on Sunday at Scrappin Table what a great store... they have a good variety of all my favorites... Jenni Bowlin, Teresa Collins, Cosmo Cricket, Fancy Pants and many more. I was so excited to see displays made by "Wonder Woman" aka Tammy I... she is awesome, if you get a chance stop by. Here are my newest layouts...

This is my new favorites... I love all the color and my glitter letters.

In this layout, I took all the crazy pic we take of the "fancy hats" at Disney and made a simple but cute layout.

When we took John to California Adventure... it was so sweet to see him act like a kid. Well until next time... have a great weekend!

Fly Boy...#5 for 2009

2009-01-05T01:28:00.000-08:00

I work a lot during the week, so I need to keep ahead of my 365 challenge... scrapbooking can be like cooking; this is what you get when you throw together great ingredients like Sassafras, Heidi Swapp, Jenni Bowlin, & Vintage Making Memories...

I decided even though John is such a boy, flowers and bling won't hurt his manliness. Dei & I took John to California Adventure for his birthday this last year and we wanted him to enjoy himself and act like a kid... which is always good for the soul.

As you can see I like to combine a lot of stuff on my pages... I like the look of stuff or chunche (slang for stuff in Spanish). Until next time have a wonderful week.

My version of the 365 club...

2009-01-04T01:51:00.000-08:00

In 2007 I was determined to get Deidra's life scrapped... mission accomplished. In 2008, I slacked on scraping my personal stuff and made projects a priority. I have heard so much about the 365 Club, I decided to make up my own version; I am determined to caught up my families life and make it a priority. I figure 365 layouts in 2009 is a great challenge. If anyone knows me, I am a slow scrapper...I am proud to report I did 4 layouts in 5 hours (btw not one stitch... humm that's what takes me so long???)!!! Also this year, I want to visit different stores and attend one crop a month. My January Crop visit will be SCRAPBOOKLAND located at: 16388 Colima Road #105 Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 on January 17 from 10-10 they are having a "Free" crop!!! With that said, here are my first four layouts of 2009:

I love this layout of my favorite "Dog Walker", I used Cosmo Cricket (Mr. Campy) paper and I love the way the black looks on the page. I take pictures of John and Harry from the back... I think they have cute butts!

In this layout I used Cosmo Cricket with black assents again... I took these picture in exciting Solvang (boring); while having breakfast John and I decided to never ever return.

I used Fancy Pants on this layout of Deidra's 18th birthday photos... I am not big on cheesy Disney layouts... I love the way it came out... very girly like my Dei.

I have become a huge fan of Cosmo Cricket and Fancy Pants... I believe all store should carry it! This is my niece Amora and Deidra acting like fools, I mean silly! I should have made the title "Foolish Girls" lol. Until my next post have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

From my family to your have a blessed 2009!