Super Joy has announced the new Spring DT!

congratulations everyone!!!!!

March- May 2012

Ashley: http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Julie: http://www.cricutchick.com

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Nina: http://waffleflower.com

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com (THAT's ME!)

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Susie: http://www.thedieshaveit.com

I'm so excited that again i'm invited to join in a group of such talented crafter's this spring! You will not be disappointed! Stop on by the Joy's Life Site and the DT Blog to keep posted on what's good :) Don't forget to check out the amazing Android App to keep track of all of your Cricut Cartridges too! What a great way to get organized!!!!!

Happy Scrappin' to my new friends!

February Momenta Projects Sneak Peek!

yup, that's it.

stay tuned for the whole kabang

coming in february which is

just around the corner!

how time flies!

happy scrappin'!

currently...

completely inspired by:

I have created my own currently list:

Obsessing over…

reading. i can't get enough of it these days. i just want to fill my nook and shelves lol-instead of reading i find myself just looking for books, reading reviews and commenting like a nut! help! i guess it could be worse right?

Working on…

finishing up 8 double page layouts for a disney swap, 2 layouts for my momenta posts in february, my one little word project/album and getting a project kit together for a little class i'm doing on 02/10.

Thinking about…

time. i really need to get things done. i need to revamp my system already, only a month has gone by and it's just not working. i'm thinking of shopping for a pretty new organizer or making my own. what do you think?

Anticipating…

getting back to the gym. i have 2 races listed in my 2012 goals, one of which the hubby and i have already booked with the warrior dash. i really want to get back on schedule with this and run my little patootie off. of course i can't wait to get back to zumba class with dad and kickboxing too!

Listening to…

the civil wars, barton hollow. one word-amazing. get it. you'll thank me :)

Eating…

a lovely bowl of cocoa krispies. my favy late night snack.

Wishing…

that our 2nd car gets fixed asap and that the mechanic gives us a break, even the teeniest one would be helpful!

that's all for now!

happy scrappin' my peeps!

bumbles and fairy-tales...my big sis Margie's awesome book blog

i've always been a reader. ever since i got my nook, the original one about 2 years ago, i just cannot get enough!!! i know, i know...there is nothing like a good ol book to hold and smell those pages. i still do that every now and again just to feel it. i think last year i read close to 80 books-whew! this year my goal is to read 52 books-i'm already at 7 1/2 (lol, almost done with what i'm reading now), i'm technically 3 books ahead of the game and i love it! hubby thinks it's hysterical how he'll catch me reading standing in the middle of the dining room and living room-even funnier when he catches me walking into the b-room with my nook lol. i won't lie, sometimes it just has to be done.

i found that on sundays, Margie started sharing "In My Mailbox" and of course i wanted to jump on this one-i know it's monday but, better late than never lol. here is a little bit about In My Mailbox from Bumbles and Fairy-tales...:

"In My Mailbox" is a weekly meme created by The Story Siren -
The idea is to post whatever 'books' you may have received from the week (before), whether you purchased them, they were gifted to you, borrowed, etc.

so without further or do, i introduce MY In My Mailbox Mondays:

*Rak'd to me:

i joined this little RAK club by Book Soulmates,

you can check them out by clicking the blinkie on

my side bar. it's a very fun and easy going group,

what a great way to get your hands on a few good

books found right on your wishlist and give a

few back to the rest of the readers out there!!!!!

thank you Roxanne from Under the Covers

thank you Crystal from What R U Reading

thank you Samantha from the Book Collector

thank you Bekka from Pretty Deadly Reviews

Books I RAK'd to others

the Book Soulmates Jan. Wrap-Up:

to Josh S.

to Margie of Bumbles and Fairy-tales...

to Crystal from What R U Reading

Purchased by me for my Nook:

this is book 3.5, gotta love those in-betweenies :)

I am just in love with Daniel & Luce, but now it's

time to see how the others are doing with their love.

*getting into bed with this one tonight folks :)

Freebies found for the Nook:

This is actually the prequel to the Mating Trilogy,

it was really a great series of books about Lycan life

in the human world-definitely a different POV- 2 thumbs up!

So I hear Zombies are all the rave right now,

maybe i'm a little behind still in love with the

Fallen Angels I have found, but we'll give it a try :)

Anything good you are reading and/or would like to share? Please let me know because there is certainly nothing like a good read!!! Happy Reading my friends!

Amy Jaz Designs

have you checked out what's new with Amy Jaz Designs?

here are a few of the latest and greatest in her shop:

find more Amy Jaz Design products HERE!

Amy is working on some fun stuff soon to be

released in February so stay tuned

and don't be shy!

Stop on by her blog HERE to grab

a special freebie just for you!

Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Safe & Sound

so how many Hunger Games fans are out there?

***if you have not yet read the books, there may be spoilers***

i'm a huge fan of the book, i thought they were just incredible

and cannot wait for the soundtrack & movie to come out already!

sigh...just might read it again. here is a song off of the soundtrack

Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YFEDTtKaFzU

I remember tears streaming down your face

When I said, I'll never let you go

When all those shadows almost killed your light

I remember you said, Don't leave me here alone

But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight

Just close your eyes

The sun is going down

You'll be alright

No one can hurt you now

Come morning light

You and I'll be safe and sound

Don't you dare look out your window darling

everything's on fire

The war outside our door keeps raging on

Hold onto this lullaby

Even when the music's gone. Gone.

Just close your eyes

The sun is going down

You'll be alright

No one can hurt you now

Come morning light

You and I'll be safe and sound

Ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,

Ooh, ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Just close your eyes

You'll be alright

Come morning light,

You and I'll be safe and sound

sigh...my little Peeta & Katniss. i think it's the perfect song for them.

Are you team Peeta or Gale?

xo

Little Love Notes w/ Momenta

Today is the day! I'm sharing with you part of my very first Momenta post as a Design Team member!!! I'm thrilled to be working with such a talented group of ladies :)

Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I decided to play around with a few non-Valentine Day collections to show you how versatile Momenta's Patterned Papers can be! I created 3 little love notes using bits and pieces of leftovers from a previous project. I always save my scraps for small projects like this one. All of the card bases measure 4x4.

I cut out some of the designs from the patterned papers to create my own embellishments to decorate the cards and adhered them the foam pop dots to add texture. Here is a close up to show you the texture in all 3 of them, i'm especially loving the embossed cardstock :)

Stop on by the Momenta Blog to get a closer look at each card and of course you don't want to miss out at the rest of the DT's creations-they are AMAZING!

Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

Momenta Product used:

One Fine Day Puffy Word Stickers (ST-4703)

Black Glitter Puffy Alphabet Stickers (ST-2346)

Free To Be Me 12x12 Super Paper Pad (PA-2263)

Cuddle & Coo 12x12 Super Paper Pad (PA-2327)

Other products used:

Recollections Kraft Cardstock

Recollections White Cardstock

EK Success Heart Punch

Design your own stickers!!!

Have you tried our Design Your Own Stickers yet?

Check out this You Tube video on how you can do just that with

Momenta's DYOS's HERE or click HERE to visit the website!

It's super fun and easy! The best part is, you will always have matching

Alphabet, Number and Swirl stickers to decorate your projects with!

You can request a FREE set just by sending your name and postal address to:

social@mymomenta.com

(open to US and Canada residents)

Happy Scrappin'!!!!!

lost & found and a special celebration giveaway...

lost & found

i was cutting some hearts from the cutest momenta collection Free to Be Me. decided at some point i wanted a drink, came back and kept on cutting. found this little cutie next to me so i grabbed the camera...do you see it yet?

i thought i was finished up with the cutting and said to myself "boy i did a whole lot of cutting and there are not many hearts, what happened?" i looked around and found a little wet smushy heart...said ok, maybe i spilled or even drooled some of my drink. hmmm...after another look around i found 1 and a half hearts and the culprit who ate them:

must have been lip smackin' good and he's too stinkin' cute to even get upset. still cutting my hearts by the way lol.

now that we're done giggling lol...i wanted to share a special giveaway!

our bloggin' pal Do More With Less is celebrating her 3 years of blogging with some fun giveaways including a Gauche Academy Kit AND a special box where Yvonne decorated the top herself-super cute!!!! gotta be in it to win it, so stop on by and give her a little congrats!

off to work in a little while so have a good night and until tomorrow, happy scrappin'!!!!!

little Riley is finally getting his own book!

momenta has the cutest album kits!

here is the adorable

Precocious Pets Simply Perfect Scrapbook Kit (Dogs):

included in the 319 pieces is 1 album,

16 sheets of 8x8 designer paper and a ton of

embellishments for you to design your book!

i chose this book for our pup little riley,

he is truly such a character and definitely deserves

his own little book to share his story lol.

here is one layout that i'm working on:

this is Riley at about 2 1/2 mos. old and is

one of my most favy pics of him as a pup!

more pages coming soon!

i have entered this LO in the following challenges:

Scrap Your Crap (Old & New)

Anything Goes Challenge Blog (Anything Goes)

Alphabet Challenge Blog (Y for you can choose)

Hooked on Craft Challenges (Something New)

happy scrappin'!!!!!

New Momenta Survey!

There is a new survey for you and

Momenta is offering the chance to win $50.00

of free product just for completing

the survey by January 25th!

Simply click on the link below to start...

Momenta Survey

Good Luck!

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

welcome to the tiddly inks blog hop!!!!!

start your hoppin' HERE :)

i am so happy to be able to participate and hop along.

tiddly ink images have always had a place in my heart and

don't you just love the new wryn images!?

here is the card i created using wryn-close to my heart

and wryn's extras and sentiments:

i kept it nice and simple. i'm not super-fantastic with the

coloring with copics so i try to keep it basic,

hopefully the new year will bring me some new copics

and patience to learn how to color better :)

the hop runs until january 14th, 6pm CST

there will be a "wrap-up" party at the PCP group site

with of course a few prizes up for grabs,

so be sure to hop along and stop on by so you don't miss out!

happy hoppin' and happy scrappin'!!!!!

ps-don't forget to check out my giveaway post HERE!

dear diary...

true story :)

I'm feeling...tired. good, but tired.

getting back to working overnights was a little rough, but we make do :)

i'm wearing...a silly shirt with a beer glass on it that says, i'd tap that glass lol,

gap sweats and furry socks to keep my tootsies warm.

I'm seeing...a super un-organized scrap corner begging for me

to clean her up and to pack for this weekends crops!

I'm thinking...about what lies in the future of Katniss and Peeta,

i'm on book #2 of the Hunger Games, Catching Fire. unreal!

I'm wondering...what my sis is up to tomorrow,

i want to run to do a little shopping, hopefully she'll tag along :)

i'm drinking...strawberry kiwi snapple, or is it kiwi strawberry lol

i'm wanting...to crawl back into bed and not go to work tonight lol,

feeling super lazy and all i want to do is finish cleaning and read my book!

I'm hearing...my little riley snoring, little dog snores are hysterical

I'm considering...what snacks to bring to work tonight,

i see wheat thins and hot chocolate...

I'm creating...the cover to my OLW project, the cover to my project 365

and my Momenta projects...posting soooooooon!!!!!

I'm worrying...about a lot, but taking it one day at a time.

no use in creating more stress than necessary right?

I'm linking...still like crazy on pinterest lol, i just love

the fun and unique stuffies everyone shares!!!!!

I'm leaving...for work in a short hour, wah!

I'm reading...Catching Fire, book 2 of the Hunger Games.

I'm also thinking...i need a few extra hours a day lol. let's see how that goes.

the weather is...rainy and nasty today and into tomorrow, bleh!

And lastly, I'm inspired...by some amazingly creative peeps i've been checking out!

happy scrappin'!!!!!

one little word for 2012

this year i will be joining ali edwards and an entire classroom of inspiring people

in the 2012 journey of one little word. my word for 2012 is BELIEVE.

((source))

be·lieve [ bi lv ]

1. accept something as true: to accept that something is true or real
2. accept somebody as truthful: to accept that somebody is telling the truth
3. credit somebody with something: to accept that somebody or something has a particular quality or ability

Synonyms: trust, have faith in, be certain of, have confidence in, accept as true, rely on

Will you be joining in on Ali's OLW? What is your word?

Find out all the details HERE if you want to join the journey too.

Happy Scrappin'!

ps-don't forget to check out my de-stashing giveaway HERE!!!!!

2012 Goals

While reading the Fabulous Adventures of Listgirl I came across her latest list of 2012 Goals. I was truly inspired as I am never really successful and/or make lists that I now realize are just too, I can't think of the word but they pretty much are not manageable and do not get completed.

I took her list and made it my own. :)

((source))

PHYSICAL:

• join the gym (check!)
• run a 5k (already working on this)
• accomplish the warrior dash w hubby (signed up for aug!)
• zumba with my dad (included in the gym, giving me a check :) )
• hope to lose at least 15lbs. (working on this too)

MENTAL:

• Read at least 50 books this year, already have 3 under my belt :)
• go back to school, contemplating which route i want to take, i do know for sure that it will be a part time plan
• come up with a study plan

EMOTIONAL:

• make more connections with my family in Puerto Rico (kicked off the new year sending cards and pics of the family, next up, handwritten letters)
• keep in touch with my second family in NJ & Maine (i see 3 weekend trips planned already :) )
• let go, say goodbye and be at peace (this will be a long process, but it will be done).

SPIRITUAL:

• Attend church more regularly (i miss this and am attending mass next sunday)
• complete my One Little Word class with Ali Edwards (Faith)-signing up, check!

CREATIVE:

• create at least 1 mini book a month for us :) (januarys book is already complete!
• teach a mini book class from home (scheduled for the end of january!)
• get a project published!
• complete my Aruba, Florida Vaca and Disney Albums (sigh, lol, quite the work in progress, i have 3 half albums lol)
• attend a Classy Crops weekend crop (i cannot wait for march!!!)
• visit the Scrapbook Expo w my crafty peeps :) (i cannot wait for june!!!)

I'm happy to say that many of my goals are already underway and i'm looking to a successful completion of most, if not all of them. I will be posting updates at the beginning of every month so wish me luck!

Happy scrappin'!!!!!

Project 365, week 1

i was up in the air on whether or not to go ahead with project life/365 for 2012-i have attempted to start but nothing ever came of it, just a few daily pictures and then event pictures for the years past. i made it one of my new years crafty goals/resolutions to complete one for 2012.

well, here's to a new year of pictures and high hopes for a great year!

(these are just my edited pics, i'm still up in the air on whether or not

i want to create an actual album to display...we shall see!)

day 1

day 2

day 3

day 4

day 5

day 6

day 7

as always, thoughts, comments and suggestions

will always be welcome with open arms.

happy scrappin'!!!!!