Tim Holtz Tag

Each year I always love the 12 days of tags this year I actually did one. I had a lot of fun and did a couple here is one the others I hope I have a photo as I gave two on gift bags and waiting for a copy of the photo.
I hope to be able to play again as I just had a blast!

Hope you had a blessed Holiday

Ho Ho Ho and a Merry Xmas

I made 12 of these beauties.  I did miss my paper crafts and did do some , but I didn' t take photos of a lot because I had to get them out . I have a lot more time coming next year so it will be fun to sit and do it more often.  I did an assortment of colors and years and it was just a lot of fun overall was able
on the way to ,from work to do this and at nite watching some of my favorite programs.

I know what a bad , bad blogger Soon I will be more inspiring..

Some Sunshine from Lost n Found 2 Collection

I am so in love with the new My Minds eye Sunshine collection. I haven't had much to scrap so I was glad to be able to use this line as inpspriation. I can't wait to do more with it. I thought you could not top Lost n Found then this came out Wow , Wow ,Wow.
Blogging break was much needed

Card for a Dear Friend

I just love this Garden Party line from Imaginisce that I won.  I made this for a dear friend who is at the last of her 40's year.  . I used a rectangle card then decided to use my spellbinder to cut the inside to make it look like

A planter so here is my imaginary version of it. I had a blast with my I-rock and my I-bond that was a life saver with flowers. (I love these new tools in my scrap collection) The butterflies are punched out of garden party and a Martha Stewart punch I love the itty bitty ones. I punched the flowers , punched and cut the rollies.I wish I could have used the I-top for the center of the pinwheel,bjut next time. I just couldn't do this in one sitting things have been crazy, I had to get it done so I can mail it she would like this more than a bouquet of flowers. 

Blogging Break Over... My word of 2011 using Cherish Imaginisce Garden Party

My word for 2011 is "Cherish" so I made this decoration of DH, DD and me it's one of my favorites of us. We took this in 2007 it was a birthday gift to do the family shoot.  I had a lot of fun doing this something I usually don't do... recycling but this just was screaming for it I wanted to do something out of my norm and Imaginisce gave me that kick I needed with their Garden party line it was perfect  for this. I used their flowers, I-rock too, paperline,  Gluearts adhesive see below variety .  So enough rambing. I will show you the final project then a few steps I used to get there.   Here is the inspiration for the project!

Here is my final project and below are the steps I used to get there!

 I was making Salsa and saved the can. I don't know what made me think I was gonna make this project but the wheels were turning with it.

Cut the can opening to the size you wish your opening to be depending what you want to view. So in this case enough for my photo

I filled this with Sand and put acrylic behind the photo but had forgotten and didn't take a photo when I did it.

I saved the lid to use as the candle stand  filled with marbles below

Well I was surely glad to get this project done and a new decore for spring it's been cold and just waiting for the arrival of Spring and this is perfect for that occasion. This was really fun and out of my box. Sorry that I didn't get the photo with the acrylic sheet but it was late and I was trying to make sure that I got it finished so I emptied sand and cut the acrylic and just went on good thing I took photos in the beginning I knew it was going to quick and Dh told me you need something so the sand doesn't come out front. Smart man that's what happened... Exactly So I'm glad that I got this done I had been working on a project and now that album is done.. So now on to my list of other things that I want to do one at a time.

Thanks for looking and hopefully this will get me back into blogging again. I just have been busy with work first month end , quarter end, year end and now another month end whew.! So I will have some time soon to do some more things for sun. I surely have missed my paper, glue and trimmer!

Products used, Imaginisce Garden Party line, Handmade flowers out of garden party line, flowers in Imaginisce line, brads from imaginisce,Die cut sticker word from Imaginisce garden party line.  Irock and gems from Imaginisce, Punch EK success, Martha Stewart punch.Adhesives were Hot glue glue arts, Glue arts pro, Glue arts adhesive squares(sticky awesome). Glue arts Extreme Tac as well.  Marbles were in my stash, Sand home depot, Empty can from cooking.

Recycle is not the norm for me but I find myself looking at everying can I use this crazy I tell ya.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SCRAPPY WORLD

Grateful for so many things but today is about Scrappy world.....
I just wanted to take the time to say Thanks to all the people that keep up blogs with tutorials, video's , how to's ,sketches,contests, Fun , Designing, Scrappy cards and layouts.

I am so grateful to have so many friends that I have met via the internet some even in real life. It's touched my life in so many ways.. I even met a gal that we are good friends via the internet and we share the same birthday we are best of friends even have some of those that I don't share the same birthday but if you need them at a drop of a hat they will offer to do whatever it is. Most Scrappy girls are true gems.

My Best BFF doesn't blog and she can't be replaced.  She doesn't scrap that's ok we use to craft together but it's just not her thing as time grew, but she does love crafty things she has friends who make aprons, other scrappy gals but as I said she just doesn't do it. She has a beautiful Emma sewing machine and some day I think upon retirement she will do it we both talk about quilting someday and I do hope that happens but right now I don't even know how to sew I hope to learn sometime.. So many cute things that's for sure.. Just the other day I seen a cute wallet I would love to have in Coffee Material ahhh but alas I don't sew lol....

You know there is a lot of work that goes into Video's, hops, tutorials, design team... I have been on both sides of the coin. I appreciate each and Everyone of the designers that take their time to share their love of the craft to us.  I don't think they get enough recongition for what they do.  Yes they are compensated with product from manufacturers sometimes with product , but some people do it without the compensation.
Even the people getting compensated doesn't mean it's for all the work they do it's for the love of the craft not so much how much they get. It takes time to color with copics, think of an idea, do a schedule post, photograph the product , They do it for the love which I am grateful for.

So this is just a big thank you especially this season I have notice so much generousity on blogs , giveaways, people who pay it forward to less fortunate them themselves they don't keep it they give it to a friend who simply would love it but can't afford it. I tell you I am very sentimental about this because I have so many friends that are designers and I see what they do and how hard they work and I just want to say how much
I appreciate each and everyone who keeps a blog, posts, designs and shares..

Happy Thanksgiving to you all and Thanks for all you do in the Scrappy World.

BLOG HOP STARTS AT SASSY

The Hippity Hop is a recipe challenge hop. It starts right here, right now and ends at 9 P.M. on Sunday, November 14th. You'll need to visit each challenge blog. You will get an element at each of the 5 blogs, Sassy Lil' Sketches (you are here), Scrap Fit, Crop Suey, Scrap Tiffany and The Cuttlebug Spot. Using the elements create a layout or card and post it to all 5 blogs for a chance to win up to 5 times.

STARTS AT SASSY       CLICK HERE

HERE IS THE SKETCH

I have been Obsessed with this Camera since Last Year

I really, really wish they would have a screaming deal at some point on this Camera a friend of mine had it last year and well he generally forgets to give us the photo's but I took a couple and it's like just the ease and beauty the pictures were gorgeous... He is a real camera buff... but I cannot stop wanting it lol... I guess it's worse with all the life changes you want to capture. The point and shoot I have is ok but this  I can even carry in my purse lol.. Yes I carry a big purse... Ahhhh.. Maybe Santa will drop it in my stocking.... Not thinking so but I thought I'd share this  Dh is a total Nikon Man basically thats mostly the only camera I've had and Sony point and shoot , but he is not gonna talk me out of this.. Lol...

Been "Busy with these Mini's for my sweet Niece

I didn't want to picture heavy it to much but the shape was different for me that's for sure. It was fun to do because she truly appreciates everything that I work on for her.   She makes me very proud she is a great student, volunteers, keeps up grades, great to her family... So I got this off in the mail and can work on a couple other projects. I will have another for her to do but can give her when I see her at Thanksgiving.. It feels so good to be scrappin again. It's been a long time.....

Wow See Cool Coffee layout and Happy Saturday

Ok so soon I will have a few layouts with no photo boy it use to be easy to do these it' been years since I've done this not so easy... but I will be showing soon.
Well I seen this coffee kit and thought it was paper and Julie I said I had to have it but I didn't realize the digi part so she sweetly offered to do a layout for me.. I just love this picture of DD she came out for her Junior high reunion a five year one.  So here is what she created with the kit from   Kckits

I'm so in Love with it and a big thanks to Julie for doing this.. I am so excited.  Also look below there is  blog hop with prizes ..Kits, spellbinders, Scrappy goodness

DIRTY SCRAPS IS HAVING A BLOG HOP AND PRIZES TOO.

PRIZES AND INSPIRATION TODAY ON THE DIRTY SCRAP BLOG HOP

CLICK LINK         CLICK ME BLOG HOP
WE ALL DO A LOT OF CREATING AT THIS TIME THERE IS SOME SUPER CUTE IDEAS
AND VERY FUN BANNERS

TIME FOR ANOTHER GYPSY GIVEAWAY SHE HAD TWO TO GIVE OUT SO TRY AGAIN IF YOU DIDN'T GET IT THE FIRST TIME

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THIS BLOG   PINKY     You need to leave a comment it's open till Thursday 10/20/2010. She wants to reach 1000 followers and she is only a couple aways.  She is on the Cricut Magazine new Design team and she will be giving away not one but two of these so head over leave a comment become a follower and wa la easy peasy Good luck to all that enter.. I know this would make a great gift for anyone..  Santa would be loved forever ...

In love with this Teresa Collins Line

I scrap a lot of birthday stuff so I just cannot wait for it to hit my doorsteps that's for sure... It's gonna be fun to work with

Do what you can

Always Do Your Best, and Your Dreams Will Come True


*****by Collin McCarty******


It's not always easy to know

which path to follow,

which decision to make,

or what to do.



Life is a series of new horizons,

new hopes, new days, and changes

that come to you.

And we wll need some help with these things

from time to time.



Remember these things: Dream it. Do it.

And discover how special you are

Be Positive, for your attitude

will affect the outcome of many things

Ask for help when you need it;

seek the wisdom the world holds

and hold on to it.

Make some progress every single day

Begin. Believe. And become



Give yourself all the credit you're due

don't shortchange your qualities, your abilities,

or any of the things that are s unique about you

Remember how precious ife can be.

Imagine. Invest the time it takes

to rech out for your dreams;

it will bring you happiness that no

money on earth can buy.

Don't be afraid; no mountain is to big to climb

if you do it at your own pace.



What's the best thing to do?

That's simple:

Do your best

And everything else will fall into place

Mommie's Little one

You know life always has something new for us in store but kids always bring the best of us. I know that my life is complete with this wonderful child.
She is just beyond description.  I thank god each and everyday he blessed me with her. She is gonna fight that fight and be that someone she wants to be.
I really hope she can fulfill all those dreams she has.
She brought my dreams it's hard to beleive another birthday is around the corner and she celebrates thems all month long so we need to be prepared.
Lol.. With all the health problems lately I just am grateful at this point that we've been as blessed as we were with everything.  Times change and well our focus sometimes isn't where we thought it would be and goes in another direction. All I know is that love will keep us together.!

Still Daddy's little girl

Daddy's little girl isn't so little.  I laugh because we know when she says Dad it's just conversation but when the phone rings and she says Daddy it means she needs something. This girl has brought so much joy to our lives each day I am so grateful for her as my husband.  She can be trying and not the perfect angel but I know that , she knows that and Daddy knows that. Dad will do whatever he can anytime for her and she knows that. They have a very unique bond. We all worry for each other..

The Dream

The Dream


by leanne herrera



dare to dream for tomorrow

i hear it in the wind

it beckons me to follow

like a cool breeze on a hot day



hope is a big word

it is what i long for each day

it means new beginnings

it means a new way



they say that there are 2 roads

i believe that there are more

one that is hard

one that is to good to be true

one with laughter

one with fear



i believe that at one point or another they cross

it is our job to find the right path

that is our hope

to find the right one

one that heals

but there are no truly easy paths

i know this it is a lesson that i have learned



i hold in my hand this dream

the dream of tomorrow

the hope for today

a smile to brighten my way

a hug to make me feel safe

a comforting voice

to soothe my fears

and i know i am ok i can press on

it will all right

i have found the road of strength

it carries me

it carries to the dream of tomorrow