APRIL 15TH TAX DAY

Hello everyone..hope all you in the USA have your taxes all done and filed and your refund (Hopefully you got one) all spent.  Thank goodness I don’ t have to worry with that anymore. 

Have you ever heard someone use this slang..I’m fair to middling today or something of the sort? Every wonder where that came from..well, I had never thought of it one way or the other but I’ve sure said it more than once. It has to do with cotton mills and it means :

fair middling being the highest grade of 9 grades of cotton;
middling being no. 5 and the standard by which all
grades are measured  (Joan Kiplinger) My granny worked at a cotton mill for years and years.  I still have a spool of thread she brought home.

Oh my goodness, what a time I had yesterday, Josh and Kendra and the kids came over yesterday afternoon and stayed until about 10:30..we went to visit mother and Cathy for awhile…we came home and Josh and Kendra went to the grocery store..Josh wanted to cook Honey Lemon Chicken..his mother used to cook it all the time. So he cooked and I watched the kids…which was a trying experience LOL..Kendra was lucky, she had to go to school!!

Both were so sleepy they could not hold their eyes open but fought it and I mean fought…All Kaylen wanted to do was read books, Jaxon wanted to crawl all over the house crying as he went LOL..I finally turned on Sponge Bob and as soon as they heard the music they immediately went to the tv..Jaxon pulled up and was standing in front of the TV..Kaylen beside him..it was so cute until Kaylin tried to make Jaxon turn loose…I made it just in time to catch him..

Jaxon was sitting up on the pallet and was too close to the edge, he fell over and hit the cement tile floor, poor baby he cried and cried…then just as they were getting ready to leave Kaylen was sitting in her little chair and it flipped over with her and she hit the floor and bumped her head..and cried like she was dying….

I don’t know I managed to watch American Idol and know what was going on..My girl didn’t get voted off, Crystal Bowersox, to me, is the best on there this year..I also like Big Mike but I’m voting every week for Crystal…she is a single mom with a little boy.  Who is your favorite…I bet Kim and Jen were thrilled that Adam Lambert was on this week!!!

I have some new word art in the store today…

Swing Into Spring contains 20 word art phrases all on individual png files.
They are done in 300 dpi and can easily be re-colored and resized.
If you are tired of scrapping those winter pictures and are ready for some flowers and nature, then this is the set for you.
These are done in beautiful fonts and can be used in other craft projects.You can find them HERE

The are on sale now for only $2.80…can’t beat that price!

Here is a layout I made using the word art and a QP from Gale at GS Creations

Here’s some oldies but goodies to show you today.

My niece Sarah Grace several years ago..

This one really is an OLDIE

Me and the boys 1990..figured I would give you a good laugh today…LOL (Josh left, Chase right) Love those expressions on their faces..LOL

I hope you like the frames..I promised you a freebie and here it is..

You can get them HERE

Don’t forget my Altered Photo Challenge and the posting bonus you get for taking the challenge…

If you are rushing to do your taxes before midnight..good luck to you..see you all soon.

Wednesday Already..Where is the time going

Good Morning everyone..hope all is well in your corner of the world.  I have not accomplished much this week…All  I seem to do is sleep…day and night!!  I did get my clothes washed and folded..now I have to get them all put away..I have been out of the house once this week to go to the grocery store…between the warm days and the pollen I don’t have much choice…the top of my garbage can is yellow..Bless all of you that have allergies..Josh told me last night he thinks the babies have allergies..they both have watery eyes, runny noses and a cough..I could do without the pollen..too bad nature needs it..Would you like to see some other reasons I didn’t accomplish much the past few days!

Do any of you like old vintage pictures?  I love them and I have found a couple of websites that I love so I thought I would share them with you. The first one is http://shabbychicpapirskatter.blogspot.com/ …she puts new pictures up everyday on her blog and she has hundreds listed by subject.  Another one is

http://vintagecatnip.blogspot.com/  she also has new pictures up everyday and http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com has some awesome things on her blog.You can download and use all of these pictures. 

Another thing I love is old movies..nothing better than an old Black and White movie to watch.  Almost all of the old actors and actresses have passed away…seems like when 1 passes 2 more follow…I wonder why that is, why famous people and others too, pass in 3’s! I found a site that has a lot of old movie star pictures and information. I spent at least an hour or more browsing and reading the site…I really enjoyed and if you love old movies and the older stars you should check it out…

http://flapperdays.blogspot.com/

and go to this part it’s What 100 movie stars in 1956 want http://flapperdays.blogspot.com/search/label/What%20100%20Stars%20Want%20Most%20in%201956 I found it to be very interesting. I also found a video of an old McDonalds commercial..its not real good but it must be old because I learned about something I never knew McDonalds sold! It’s on this site also.

I don’t know how I managed to get to this next URL..but I spent a long time on here looking at the pictures..and there are hundreds of them..many many I didn’t see but let me tell you, there are some weird people out there and they pick some dandy outfits too! I am going to show you a few and they are much funnier with the captions..These were all taken in Wal Mart stores..

 

These are some of the tamer ones!! to see more go HERE

Well, I guess you can see one of the reasons I didn’t get much accomplished yesterday!  I am wondering how the woman in picture 8 got all that hot pink, hot orange or whatever that color is, got everything the same color…ever her shoes look like they were made to go with the outfit!..the lady with the pick tail looked like she robbed Barney! Some folks just amaze me…I think Mr. Sexy (above) had a few of something non carbonated..LOL

Now I have some real eye candy to show you..both of these layouts were made by Junebugmom68

she used my Rustic Warmth Word Art  you can see the rest of the credits Here

She used my Sis and Me Word Art..You can see the rest of the credits Here

I just love this one and the extraction work is amazing..how did you get those strains of her hair like that?  You are going to have to give me some lessons…Thanks Nancy both of these are beautiful.

Don’t forget to check out the DSO Challenges for this month..there are some beautiful posting gifts…and my Challenge is the Altered Photo Challenge, its very easy and you can find it Here. Be sure and check out Words to Delite for all of your word art needs..I am sure you will find something you are looking for and you will help me make my sales quota for the week!!

I had better close this down and go eat some breakfast and take all my meds, put up my clothes and do something creative or I’m gonna get fired LOL I know I haven’t made you anything lately but I will have something for you on Friday..have a great day.

A NEW WEEK

Hello folks, hope you all are doing great this morning..and that you had a wonderful Easter Weekend.  Mine was very quiet and restful. I watched Bible story movies all day Sunday.  I was flipping thru channels and found one on and I started watching, come to find out they were on all day and night.  I really enjoyed them..and it was a good way to spend the day, after all Jesus is the real meaning of Easter. I did get out and visit Mother and Cathy..Cathy was playing games on the computer and mother was just laying around. Josh and his family were eating with Kendra’s family, Chase was at his dad’s, Angie and her family were moving so we didn’t cook..neither me, Mother or Cathy wanted a big meal.  I was going to take chocolate bunnies to Kaylen and Jaxon and watch them eat them and make pics,  but Josh got sick with a stomach virus and I didn’t want to be around that…I will carry them another day and make pictures, no one will ever know they weren’t made on Easter LOL…I did buy myself one little white chocolate bunny…it was good and I made it last all night lol..Kendra said Kaylen got play jewelry in her Easter basket and had it all on at one time, even the rings, and she also got some wings and she had those on too..I hope she made pictures for me as I know she was so cute in all that. 

Chase spent the night with me Thursday and Friday and swept and mopped my apartment.  Josh and Kendra got Church’s Fried Chicken and we ate with them Friday night…It was sure good..Jaxon is growing so much and is sitting up now.  Seems like he grows more everyday and is so different from one visit to the next.  He and Kaylen really love each other…he just stares at her and laughs and jabbers and she looks at him and jabbers back..like they know what each is saying..she calls him Jaxy.. I sure hope it doesn’t stick on him!

Just to remind you about the My Montage Pick ur Bits kit

Here’s my chapter

 

http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/my-montage-word-art-p-3020.html

Sis and me is still on sale for a few days more…http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/sis-and-me-p-3017.html

and DON”T FORGET THE CHALLENGES AT DSO THIS MONTH…there are some beautiful posting bonus being offered.Find them HERE

Here’s mine..

If you like these just go to the challenge blog here

I have some beautiful layouts to show you today…all were made by PKDoll (Paula)

She used my Words About Life for these 2 she also used a new kit by Bonnie Van Esch called Wonderful

She used You and Me Sis for this layout…

Thanks Paula these are wonderful..

Ok my friends, I am going to eat some breakfast, wash up some dishes and put some clothes in the washer..Have a great day.

IT’S APRIL FOOLS DAY…….HAVE YOU BEEN FOOLED?

Happy April Fools Day…I haven’t fooled anyone yet but I have a good one I’m going to pull later.  Hope your day is going well so far..mine has been spent at the computer..so much going on at the start and ending of a new month.  I have lots to show you today so get comfy.

First I have new word art in the store today…told you it was coming LOL I only have 1 sister and I was thinking of her as I was making this set.  Every phrase in the set describes us..I love you sis and this is for you.

This set of 15 word art phrases is all about sisters.
One thing about sisters that will never change..they will ALWAYS be SISTERS and this set of word art has some of everything, the laughs, the tears, the differences...and more..
Each one is on its own png file and all are done in 300 ppi for better print quality.
They can be re-colored and re-sized.
This is one set you will want to have in your word art collection. You can find them HERE ON SALE NOW

Here’s a layout I made using them..I used a quick page made by KimB for Chaos Lounge Perhaps Love Kit. Check out Jen’s Blog she has a brand new look..its awesome.

Made by Jen

She used my Southern Comfort word art..Check the credits HERE

Now for the fun stuff. It’s a new month and that means new Challenges at DSO..Mine is the Altered Photo Challenge  Its very simple and if you take my challenge I will send you this Posting Bonus.

It’s includes the complete alpha and some other Easter Goodies for your Easter Layouts. I hope to see your layout in the gallery!

Also for the new month of April, the Pick Ur Bits kit is out..each designer at DSO makes a chapter and they all coordinate. Here’s a preview of all the chapters.

Here is my chapter for this month My Montage

http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/my-montage-word-art-p-3020.html and it’s on sale now thru April 5th for only $1.14  Wow you can’t beat that one.

and there’s MORE

 

EVERYTHING in my store is on sale so now is the time to go shopping. My fellow designers also have some great goodies and awesome prices.

http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/jazzys-words-to-delight-m-57.html

I have a Easter Word Art Set, He Is Risen that is also on SALE

He Is Risen contains 15 word art phrases telling the Easter Story.
Each one is on its own png file. They can be re-sized and re-colored.
Perfect not only for your Easter pages but can also be used for cards and other craft projects. These are from last year so make sure you don’t already have them,.

Now let me think, LOL I think that is all I wanted to tell you,  I know sis, should have made a list hehehe.

Take care and have a great day.

THANKS FOR DROPPING BY PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO LET ME KNOW YOU WERE HERE

SURPRISE SURPRISE I’M HERE

Hello Everyone

Well, I really don’t know where to start, I think I’ve forgotten how to blog!!

My week at  Angie’s seem to fly by, I enjoyed keeping the boys and Gage wanted me to stay.  I also loved spending time with Angie. I tried using her Mac but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. I don’t have any Adobe programs for a Mac so I decided it was useless to bring it home with me.  I did, however, get a big surprise.  I did Josh’s taxes for him and he had told me when his refund came he was going to buy me new glasses.  I had already gotten them so he called and told me to get ready we were going shopping. They bought me a new 20 in. monitor, first I got a 22 in. but it was really to big and the color wasn’t good on it so we took it back and got a 20 in.flat screen which I LOVE..I also got a new 1 Terabyte hard drive for an extra drive, and a new Natural ergonomic keyboard, I had one a long time ago and loved it but haven’t seen one in awhile. I feel like I have a new computer..I put all of my scrapbook stuff on the new drive and only have a few programs on the main drive.  I have 841 GB of space left on the new drive LOL..I found out that 1 terabyte is equal to 1,000 GB..I’m wondering how long it will take me to fill it up! I watched part of a movie on here and the monitor is bigger than my portable TV in my bedroom. I have been moving stuff off and on for the rest of the week and it took a LONG time..I have been working some to and have some new word art called “Sis and Me” coming out this week..and on the first our Pick Your Bits kit will be out.  I working on Spring into Spring now and hope it will be in the store next week.

Don’t forget my Rustic Warmth word art made to coordinate with Kim’s Rustic Warmth Kit..and also my Southern Comfort set that is my part of the Pick Your Bits for March.

http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/southern-comfort-wordart-p-2978.html

http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/rustic-warmth-p-2966.html

I have a layout to show you from scoobie81

She used For Love of Family Check here for other credits.

On a visit to Angie’s, when she lived in Vegas ,I got  started reading a series of books called The OUTLANDER series by Diana Gabaldon.  I didn’t think I would like them and they were so big, I didn’t want to read them.  One day Angie was at work and I got bored so I started reading the first one in the series, about 2 chapters into it I couldn’t put it down,  I finished that one and started the next and then took the rest of them home with me when I left.  I don’t know how to describe them, they are compelling, well-written, well-researched novels that defy categorization.  Are they time travel?  Historical romance?  Historical fiction?  The only thing I know for certain -  they are exceptional.  Angie had one of the new books in the series and I brought it home with me but when I start to read I tend to fall asleep…Is that a sign I’m getting old? LOL I haven’t finished the one before the one I brought home and now she has a 7th one out so I’m way behind LOL.

In 1945, Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon—when she innocently touches a boulder in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an "outlander"—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of our Lord...1743.

Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire's destiny in soon inextricably intertwined with Clan MacKenzie and the forbidden Castle Leoch. She is catapulted without warning into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life ...and shatter her heart. For here, James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a passion so fierce and a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire...and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Thought I would share this with you..if you are looking for something great to read, try this series..you will love it if you like time travel, romance, history, fiction and fact. The first book is The Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyagar, Drums of Autumn, Fiery Cross, Breath of Snow and Ashes, Echo in the Bone. You can find out more about the books on Amazon.com

Ok gang I’m almost done lol..I guess I got wound up..but I do have a little something for you today

Just a few fancy tags if you like them you can find them here

http://www.4shared.com/file/251865894/98f52451/lr-Fancy_Cut_Tags_Freebie.html

Take care everyone and have a good day.

BACK AGAIN!!!

Hello Everyone  here I am again.  Sorry I have been away so long..after my stay in the hospital I’ve just been taking it easy and haven’t been on the computer much at all.  This thing has about seen its better day, still not working right and is a pain to use.  I’ve debugged, done my scans daily, and nothing seems to work.  I need a new one but my budget says not now LOL

Another thing that happened that I am so excited about  I got new glasses..I can see again..lol it’s so great not to have me nose on the monitor to see..I love my frames..they are a pale lavender..my sister said I was in the 21st century now LOL..I will have to make a picture and show you.

Thanks to you 11 who left comments..I really appreciate the well wishes and the prayers..that’s what got me thru and has kept me going. I do feel better now than I have in a long time.  I’m getting around much better and can do more now around the house..I even felt so good I got to keep Jaxon overnight for the 1st time..he is such a good little baby, its hard to believe he is 7 months old, but I got up and down out of the floor and could carry him around, which I’ve not had the breath to do in a long time..I had so much fun with him.  It was the 1st time I’ve really been able to spend time with him without miss jealous Kaylen..

Las night Kaylen spent the night with me..she’s growing so much and I really can’t believe she will be 2 in July.  When Kendra put her down she just ran across the room with her arms out..she got in my lap and that is where she stayed for most of the night..she got her toys out of course, and found her favorite book and we read it over and over and over..lol

I will be gone next week to Angie’s..she and Dave are coming to get me today..I am going to keep the boys while they are out for spring break..I’m really looking forward to spending time with them all.  I’m glad I’m feeling so much better now, I can cook supper for them and do some of the household things while Angie is working.  Angie has a Mac computer that she has said I can use..but I have never seen one nor know anything about them, but they say the are better than a PC and they don’t get virus’s..If I figure it out and can use it, maybe I can do a blog from there..I will just have to see..

While I was in the hospital I had 2 new word art sets that came out..some of you may have already seen previews of them but I will show them here.

This is my part of the Pick your bits kit for March.  It match’s all the other parts of the kit. You can find it HERE

Rustic Warmth goes with KimB’s Designs Rustic Warmth kit. You can find it HERE

I have some eye candy for you…

By Lainey

Using Rustic Warmth you can see the credits here

By Me

I used KimB’s Designs Rustic Warmth kit and my Rustic Warmth Word Art.

Another by Lainey

Using Southern Comfort you can see the credits HERE

PK Doll made this one

she used A Sunshine Day..You can find it HERE

Hope you remembered to re-set your clocks..It’s Spring Forward time !!

Hope you all have a good week..see you soon…