tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50926934288930929652024-02-19T08:48:17.523-08:00Scattered StamperTanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-16731771594944012902012-10-01T12:23:00.001-07:002012-10-01T12:40:35.485-07:00Happy Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fern and butterfly are Penny Black, newsprint background is from Hero arts. Images are colored with distressed markers. <br />
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Today has went pretty smoothly for a Monday, school is done, dinner is on the stove and Pixie is napping. I like when my days go like this, wish I had more of them! Still working on organizing, I watched the Kickstart video from Day 11 this a.m. and my goodness Kathy R. sure can color. She is amazing and so inspiring. I can't wait to start on an image "bank" for my cards. Hope your Monday was wonderful, thanks for stopping by. Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-8331499983150568932012-09-28T06:53:00.000-07:002012-09-28T06:53:18.059-07:00Celebrate today<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am still loving these butterflies from Hero Arts, so much fun to color. I have been having a blast taking the new online class Kickstart. They have given me so many ideas on organization and kick starting your creativity. I haven't worked much on creating anything new, mainly just developing a better system for me to find my stuff. It is a work in progress but I feel good about the ideas and I think they will help me in the long run. <br />
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We have been keeping busy with school, work and play. The kids are crazy, and I love it. Listening to Wyatt and Pixie talk is the cutest thing ever. Pixie says "yes" to pretty much anything you ask her, but Wyatt really thinks she is answering him. He has the funniest conversations with her and I love listening to them. They are becoming such good friends, I am really enjoying their age difference. Not sure what we are going to get into this weekend. I am itching to go to Myrtle Beach, but there is also a Spot festival in town. We took the boys a few years ago and they had so much fun on all the slides. Both would be fun, so I guess we will just see what we feel like doing! Have a great weekend! Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-30695379351443339022012-09-13T06:34:00.001-07:002012-09-13T06:34:26.665-07:00with Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is another card I made at when I was crafting at <a href="http://www.debbiedoescrafts.blogspot.com/">Debbie's</a>, I was so productive there, and here not so much. I believe we now have the first cold of the season, Wyatt is the first victim and he is not a happy little boy. I figure he probably got it at Sunday School, which is good and bad. I hate when they get sick, I know it is better for them to build up their immune system. Especially with Owen not being in school now and bringing home every germ. If I could only limit the spread to one child it would be nice though! </div>
<br />Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-57114065194709294002012-09-11T16:52:00.003-07:002012-09-11T16:52:59.696-07:00Tres butterfly thanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stamp: Lawn fawn, dies: Simon says hexagon, and Memory box(thanks)</div>
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I recently purchased some new stuff and had a little time today to play while Pixie napped and DH took the boys out for the afternoon. I haven't practiced with my copics much lately and I miss coloring. I signed up for the new Online card class, starting next week and I am excited for it. I struggle with my creativity all the time, so I am looking forward to the inspiration. I have loved all of their classes. I miss having a local store to take classes and learn new techniques. </div>
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<br />The weather has taken a turn for cooler temps. and I am looking forward to the bugs leaving us soon as well. Soon we will be able to take the kids outside to play and go for walks I am ready for that. Poor Pixie can't even go from the house to the car without being swarmed. We are plugging along at homeschooling, I will update that blog later this week with some new pictures and a weekly review. Thanks for stopping by. </div>
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<br />Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-21842381480515486712012-09-04T07:02:00.002-07:002012-09-04T07:02:32.986-07:00Four butterflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday I spent the day with <a href="http://www.debbiedoescrafts.blogspot.com/">Debbie</a>, I had so much fun. We had tons to catch up on, made quite a few cards, and enjoyed good food. She recently bought an ice cream maker and has been whipping up some creations. She made key lime ice cream and it was awesome, I am inspired to make some with my machine, I even bought the whipping cream. Now I just have to use it!<br />
<br />The butterfly stamps are from a hero arts set, that I love and now am anxiously awaiting mine from Ellen Hutson. They are colored with distressed markers, and die cut. The beautiful frame is from Memory box, which I also had to order. LOL! <br />
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This week I am praying for a better week of school. My other goal is to find a better way to plan my meals. I just started researching some of the free and paid meal planning sites today. My days go so much better when I have the meals figured out. Have a wonderful Monday! Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-52531309001836757462012-08-27T11:41:00.000-07:002012-08-27T12:09:58.420-07:00Celebrate your day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been messing with this forever. The leaf and butterfly are from Hero Arts and the sentiment is from PTI. I had three butterflies to add, but then it seemed way too busy, so I placed one and decided it was finished! </div>
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I hope everyone had a great weekend, I had grand plans for my weekend. Although it did not turn out like I was hoping. My DH and the boys were off in the mountains camping, so it was just Pixie and I. I had lost DVD remotes, a sad Pixie who would not sleep the first night. Then a DH who swears he despises drama but seems intent on driving me insane! Everything worked out well enough, but a relaxing weekend it was not! </div>
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I die cut a window and then die cut a frame with red paper. The image is colored with watercolor pencils and attached to the inside of the card. I am entering this into the <a href="http://casology.blogspot.com/2012/08/week-6-school.html">CASology</a> challenge with the keyword School. </div>
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<br />Well we have now completed two entire weeks of school! We are still working out some kinks but for the most part it is going well. We have occasional breakdowns from everyone including me. Especially when Owen broke 4 of my dishes after I had repeatedly told him not to do what he was doing. After a brief freak out by me, we were all able to resume our schooling within a reasonable amount of time! I hope one day he will in fact listen to my instructions, but until then I try not to be attached to anything that isn't breathing. </div>
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Owen and I escaped to the office last night to do some crafting. I wanted to make a card for the <a href="http://casology.blogspot.com/2012/08/week-5-pond.html">CASology challenge</a>. I am sure I have a frog somewhere, but he must be hiding somewhere really good. I did find quite a few different fish and decided this one would make a great card. The texture if from a spellbinder embossing folder, and when I will have to check the stamp maker. </div>
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We started homeschool this week at the <a href="http://thelittlegreyschoolhouse.blogspot.com/">The little grey schoolhouse</a>, and it has been good. Monday we also picked up a few new chickens. These are called sizzles and are a cross between a silkie and a frizzle bantam. They are too cute. We have a rooster and 2 hen trio and another pair I am hoping are hens. The kids and I also put together a smaller chicken coop to keep these little chickens in. All in all it's been a very productive week. Which is surprising with all the rain we have had to deal with. We are hoping for sunny skies and a chance to maybe get to the beach this weekend! Have a great one, thanks for stopping by. </div>Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-32063286702817229932012-08-02T14:14:00.000-07:002012-08-02T14:14:08.215-07:00A little birdie told me...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Card: all dies are from Memory box, sentiment is PTI.<br />
<br />This card is for the CASology <a href="http://casology.blogspot.com/2012/07/week-4-bird.html">Bird Challenge</a>. I had a little time today with the boys visiting my in-laws and Pixie napping to have some creative time. I have been busy while the boys have been gone cleaning their room, and preparing for school. I spent yesterday making list of books to get at the library. It is so nice to actually be able to look that kind of stuff up online at home! I am also hoping to have time to squeeze in a date with my DH. It has been far too long since the two of us have had time alone. We are planning to go to my favorite place called Freddies in Fort Fisher. It's quite a drive from where we are and we usually have to wait 1 hour or more, but it is totally worth it. They have the best seafood fettuccine and pork chops, I can't wait. I am so looking forward to being able to actually eat a meal at the restaurant. The boys are great when we go out but Pixie not so much! I usually just get my meal boxed up since I have to keep her busy. The time goes so quick though, before I know it she will be as good as the boys. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by.Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-34759198490915330552012-08-01T06:42:00.000-07:002012-08-01T06:42:05.696-07:00LIfe is beautiful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Card is PB stamps and colored with copics, then used a white gel pen to make stitch marks as inspired by <a href="http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/">Kathy @ The Daily Marker</a>, I love her work! </div>
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I can finally blog again thanks to Hughes Net. I had tried unsuccessfully a few months ago to get another Internet that was suppose to be super fast, but the technician was unwilling to even attempt setting it up. When I called and complained they didn't even try to set up another install, they tried to sell me some different more expensive version that was not even as fast. I gave up for awhile, but realized a few of my new goals really depended on being able to use the Internet. They had no trouble setting us up and it is so nice to be back! </div>
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In the next few weeks I am beginning a journey with my three crazy kids. One that we have struggled with, researched and prayed about. We have chosen to homeschool them, while the primary focus will be on Owen who is 9, Wyatt (4) and Pixie are going to be included as much as possible. I want to make it fun and foster a life-long love for learning so I plan to start that with the littles! Owen is excited to not be going back to school, so that is the easy part of it. Overall he did well last year, but we had quite a few issues that raised some red flags. One was falling behind, not getting concepts just to be shuffled to the next ones. It began causing a lot of confidence issues. There were many other factors but I saw a glimpse of what would happen if he remained in Public School and that was not the picture I wanted for my him or my other two. We are having to step back quite a bit on lesson plans since he is severely lacking in many fundamental concepts. I think he will excel very quickly, but I will not be doing him any justice if I don't address these issues now. I am excited and nervous about this new adventure, but am confident that this is the right choice for our family. I won't be blogging much about it here, but will be keeping a blog just for homeschool adventures at <a href="http://thelittlegreyschoolhouse.blogspot.com/">http://thelittlegreyschoolhouse.blogspot.com/</a>. I have just starting working on it, but hope to be posting regularly to document my new job! </div>
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It has been a crazy summer, I feel like time has been going at warp speed since the beginning of June. We are in the process of changes, and I am wrapped up with getting the details completed. I have barely had a chance to do any crafting but have been beginning to feel restless and decided I need to take some time for myself. So for two nights after I put Pixie to bed I headed outside to my office. The first night it took me forever to finally make this card. My inspiration is the challenge at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/casology.blogspot.com/2012/07/week-3-fruit.html">CASology</a>. After playing with many different stamps I finally settled on this one by Stamp in Hand, it is colored with Memento markers and stamped on a textured paper. The Thinking of you stamp is from Penny Black. Thanks for stopping by. <br />
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Edited: Today I finally got a faster internet, which means I can finally blog again! So today I am doing the happy dance!Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-67959464767034126762012-06-21T05:42:00.001-07:002012-06-21T05:42:16.100-07:00Simple stamped flower<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZX4lct7nnc78MttR-DJRwA1ff8mRJpyG9NzqMIz0SCzT17_UpkGrlpxxoQ3tH9h1cfUSpyl9ORDSU-Md0J_yOV70yISkcjtPDU1UJCW9pvLYrplAWTF8NfeKkF5BLZTKJ6XmUG1DgyM/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520015%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 015" border="0" alt="March 2012 015" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXP7gx2dsnXfXw5iGcF7lSFiydAQQvGpkSisHGCqFHNWnUsQpEhbNV6jqTkZyL6XFZsd3CivBAiYw380oKeZ_UszWxQg05dTGUEWEil8we4wpImDmYPTfCQb5UBoOH8L17WLwqZqRYnY/?imgmax=800" width="314" height="418" /></a></p> <p> <br />Stamp is from PB, it was colored with distressed markers and stamped on white cardstock.</p> <p>It has gotten hot here in Eastern, NC. We have been very fortunate that the weather has been very nice, but that is over and it is officially SUMMER! The kids and I are settling into our new routine with not too much trouble. The boys are both early risers so they get up and play together, there are occasional scuffles but for the most part they are pretty good. Pixie sleeps in until 8:30-9:00 so I use this time to drink my coffee catch up on computers stuff and make notes for my day. We are tweaking Pixie’s new nap schedule trying to find the right time for her to nap. Now that I don’t have to pick open up from school we can let her nap in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tomorrow the kids get to meet Chris’s Aunt, Uncle and Cousin, and I am so excited. They are coming to vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC and stopping by Chris’s parents house for dinner. Owen met her years ago, but they have never seen the two littles.  I am so looking forward to catching up with them. I hope DH will be able to come by. Quite a few things have created a huge workload for him and he has yet to dig out of it. I feel so bad that in after taking a little time off, he has had to work 15+ hour days including Sat. and Sunday.  But 10 house closing in 12 days will put anyone in a bind, and we just have to work through it. </p> <p> Yesterday DH reminded me that today is our 19 year anniversary (of dating).  It was so sweet when I said Wow, who would have thought and he responded “me”. I am so incredible blessed to have this wonderful man as my Husband, father of my children and best friend.  Well enough rambling, enjoy your day, hope you have time to create! </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-24363283535477596462012-06-14T06:01:00.002-07:002012-06-14T06:02:24.885-07:00Last day blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We are sad to be leaving Boone today, we have had a wonderful time. I was afraid a week would be too long for everyone, but it went by so quick. We will miss the cabin, it was the nicest place I have ever been in! We will also miss the orange kitty that visited us everyday. It was particularly fond of Wyatt, and even came first thing this morning to say goodbye to him. </div>
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Yesterday we went to lunch in Blowing Rock, and the took the kids to Price Lake. They enjoyed playing in the water, and looking for fish. Then while Pixie took a nap we drove up to Grandfather Mountain, just to give her some time to sleep. We can't wait to come back and visit again. Wyatt is already planning where we will go next time. Hope you have a great weekend. I am going to try to get back into my real life. Although it has been wonderful to take a break! </div>
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We tried a new place Gem mining, and it was great. We went to Foggy Mnt. Gem Mine, and they were wonderful. We found some beautiful rocks, some we are going to have cut and some we are saving for later. I plan on getting a rock tumbler when we get home, to smooth some of the non-valuable ones we found. I spent my time chasing after Pixie, who loved running up and down the rubber mat they had. She has enjoyed all the hills here, and loves going downhill. </div>
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<br />Later that day we took the kids to Mast General Store, and the park behind the store. It has a beautiful playground, and a fun spot to play in the river. The kids had a great time getting wet and this time I planned ahead and brought a chance of clothes for everyone. Tomorrow will be my last post with some of last vacation pictures, next week I will have a crafty post for you. <br />
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Later that day we went to Bass Lake, it was gorgeous. People were riding their horses on the trails, and other were relaxing or fishing by the lake. <br />
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We also went to Blowing Rock, and I have to say that was a huge disappointment. I guess I don't like when they make something into a tourist attraction and you leave feeling ripped off. The view was pretty, but not any nicer than the ones you can see for free from the Parkway. Last year we went to Grandfather Mountain, and while it was expensive there was tons to do there. If you wanted to hike you could spend all day doing that. At least we can say we have visited it, but we won't be going back. </td></tr>
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I am taking a break from craft posting for a few weeks, more on that on a later post. We are on our family vacation in Boone, NC and I have high speed Internet! So exciting! So I am going to post our trip here for the next few days. I look forward to getting crafty soon, but for now here's what were up to...<br />
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Last year we stayed in a cabin that was nice, but had a few issues, one being the first night there was a mouse living in the shower. When I went to pull the curtain back he flew up to the wall and scarred me from ever wanting to take a shower in there. We never did see him again, so I am sure it was just as frightening for him! LOL! The place was located on a beautiful ridge, with a very steep drop, and no yard. With Pixie being so mobile, I feared for her falling straight down. I searched for weeks until I found this: <br />
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Wyatt has been beyond excited to go see Thomas, he has been asking how many sleeps for weeks. When we got to Tweetsie on Friday Wyatt had a breakdown, he was trembling and telling us he was scared. At tweetsie they work a cowboy and Indians skit into the ride. The Indians run onto the train and by the end even though they try to make it funny, a good bit of the little ones are crying. The first time Owen went before we had Wyatt he hid under the seats. Wyatt didn't seem fazed him at all before, but he must have been thinking about it for awhile. It broke my heart, because he was so excited, we came him lots of encouragement and reassured him he was safe, and he did great. After the ride he told me " it wasn't too scary". <br />
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We had a fantastic day, all three were so good. We took turns keeping Pixie entertained. Mostly she played with her angry bird, she is totally into them. She spent a good 15 minutes entertaining a group of people as she tried to sit on the bird. It was hysterical, Owen wore the big kid rides out, and Wyatt was a blast taking on the rides, he loved the ferris wheel and the spinning rides. It took me a few hours to not feel ill though! Wyatt is already planning next years trip: )</div>
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</div>Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-84473939555177529742012-05-07T09:01:00.001-07:002012-05-07T09:01:16.584-07:00make a wish<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YqeMASdV0CY/T6fxu5JKjVI/AAAAAAAAA6A/PFWjVY0r25Y/s1600-h/cards%252520001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cards 001" border="0" alt="cards 001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs12WDwDNCXvUaZFJL7rd4u2eb9eACcOYGvwKNmXtkdQMu_UzWVSFU5FY_Rbr7eonayOkW40eEovGhqkj5lG50rQ06YbpCewZnCEQOnsHQf9-dAjMQV9Mxh87-X_jFqKJ97K9VTtqTbA/?imgmax=800" width="344" height="458" /></a></p> <p>Card: Memory box reedbird die, PTI sentiment and background stamp behind the bird is from Penny Black. The background was stamped with distressed inks. </p> <p>I am entering this into <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2012/05/cfc51.html">Cas-ual Friday</a> and <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2012/05/occ-color-trifecta.html">Our Creative Corner</a> Challenges for this week. </p> <p>Last weekend I started getting a cough and by Wed, I don’t think I realized how bad it was. By that night my DH had told me if I didn’t make a doctors appt. he was going to carry me in there. I don’t like being sick, but I somehow just keep going, DH works long hours and it’s just me and the kids, and things still have to get done. I went in Thursday and ended up getting a cortisone shot, nebulizer treatment and lots of meds. The shot and the breathing treatment made a huge difference and today my cough is finally almost gone. This a.m. the two little ones had their wellness check up, and they both are great. Pixie is now 22.9lbs and 31.5” and around the 25% for her age. She was not happy with the visit, and screamed almost the entire time. Wyatt was really good, although he told me he did not like being naked, even though I let him keep his shirt and pull-up on. As soon as the Dr. finished with him Wyatt said “I would like my pants now please”.  All in all it was a good visit., and  now I can check that off my list! </p> <p>Have a wonderful week. Thanks for stopping by and for all of your sweet comments they make my day! </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-12295805761203291802012-05-02T12:36:00.001-07:002012-05-02T12:36:18.445-07:00Special to me<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dIwbUersH3fd3kO_PdQxLzB9HkYIc54ignFEjPMhi_ghH0QLSLgPGHoq7cFrkT5g3YQT3FNCuEyux_6_d265w92HRHdjUR_SOh3NA0HiA-gs9DTafhYDp16Yqah9YkPE5SR85qtu5Mk/s1600-h/cards%252520002%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cards 002" border="0" alt="cards 002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItTmMN9haGb1LFf7hutmgxKNl_bm0kMnCfR1rMvnUC3NLtjTc8UOUetxFFzYAfRvmRZlELy_WX7zt4yQimZftuz4SlZTN6qkWWRdUepYul5s_2pz8u9gMD5zsFK28Z1aaVIJZ2_i2gYo/?imgmax=800" width="357" height="475" /></a></p> <p>All stamps: Hero arts, stamped with Hero chalk ink and distressed markers</p> <p>I made this card for two challenges <a href="http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com/2012/05/challenge-3-topsy-turvy.html">A blog named hero</a> and <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2012/04/cfc50.html">Cas-ual Fridays</a> . These are by far my favorite colors to use on cards. </p> <p>My little Pixie is changing every day, she is a little parrot now and has a long list of words she knows. She learned eyes a few weeks ago, and loves to poke you right in the eye to prove she indeed knows where they are. Wyatt is positive she is saying a bad word when she says it in her little sweet voices, I assure him she is not but it’s pretty funny. She is so addicted to the angry birds and loves to play with them, she walks around saying “birdie” and “angry bird”, so funny the things they get attached too! Both her and Wyatt enjoy playing with them together and often I find them both in Wyatt’s bed playing together.  Owen loved his cookie monster puppet and a tiny little duck puppet named “tweet”. I can still remember all those times I was awaken to a screaming toddler yelling “tweet, tweet”  because he was so tiny he had fallen through the crib and he needed him.  With Wyatt I was determined that there would be no small things with him in bed so he never really had something he was attached to. Now I feel bad about that!  I still don’t let Pixie sleep with the plush angry birds, but she does have a bunny and a giraffe lovey that must go to bed with her and usually they come out during the day.  Have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by. </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-48851100452727452582012-05-01T10:58:00.000-07:002012-05-01T11:11:53.682-07:00Happy Birthday<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKdrQbvS9CAbpyDV25iH8xaZSrXVXM8Rq4N__NMPzJsLp6M_u6zrv_4vDL5Pq5umdBVkyj6tFdO4YUkoVzNjUAkSjvq-Kz132Xg1C58hvW38bqKT4_L8xW7XmwbM0LXozBX27kDld_2w/s1600-h/cards%252520006%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cards 006" border="0" alt="cards 006" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0z1uQxPy6nMGGx7FXPw_vAlTpMLPI8aZO1R1o1KIw8V7dRQP7sEHplfEvAcCJW3c-7KEKJgP_cRu6Xa5OywiM9ieY-S-Vn2rEYf7vj7r2hIjIwUmfHuPwU8DOS9fDcgE_D4Wu2JHmZ8/?imgmax=800" width="316" height="421" /></a></p> <p>Card is stamped with distressed inks, shabby shutters, broken china and tumbled glass. Background stamp and text on butterfly are from Hero Arts.  Can’t be sure who the sentiment is I think Hero Arts, but it has a permanent home in my lost and found clear stamps. I am entering this into the May birthday challenge at Hero Arts.  Today after spending some time purging and cleaning my craft room I spent some time crafting. It’s been awhile since I have felt inspired and it feels good to create a few cards that I am excited about. </p> <p>The weather is turning warm here, so I am trying to get the little ones outside early to enjoy the cooler part of the day. Our flower gardens are doing well right now,  now I just have to keep up with the watering. I have planted a few tomato plants, eggplant and squash. I also have tons of fresh herbs that are doing really well. We decided to forgo the large garden in the field this year for two reasons one my DH has been way to busy to prepare it and two we got very little out of it after the deer, chickens, guineas,  turkey and bugs ate it. It is very discouraging to spend all that time and work for nothing. I am hoping by next year to have a fenced area that we can work. </p> <p>Thanks for stopping by have a wonderful day! </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-13506680905765373512012-04-30T05:21:00.001-07:002012-04-30T05:21:00.614-07:00Thinking of you<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYOt5XRrwZiaTTL1i56TlaeSjshSnvJ3c1FoIWFzU7LE61l6NjsR-as-88eqzMOwzg1LvbBg0tACUVZQyUCM2CoGg4l9JELCk1FibHBhYb78qdH8Kydob2r45eJ-TJYN8IpwB0lA6JTI/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520013%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 013" border="0" alt="March 2012 013" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LIqNk8DqONW2GDSbIE_9bGRy7FmLji0uroo4q1sUJ764h4EKrJHkJsjC-NFyclo_4iUEMtOt_8EuBrMFb_WRB2D9Nyy3BU-YubdKRoJczLvDEKbK2cfpm1v0xChExPbVBjRIhYkV0gg/?imgmax=800" width="338" height="450" /></a></p> <p>Floral Stamp is from Penny Black, can’t remember who make the sentiment I have had that one forever. Stamped and watercolored with distressed markers. </p> <p>This card is for the <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2012/04/cfc50.html">CAS-ual friday</a>  challenge and <a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/04/simon-saysanything-goes.html">Simon says</a> challenge blog. </p> <p>On the home front DH has been super busy preparing for the Parade of Homes which means lots of late nights. So on Saturday we decided to take the day and go to Myrtle Beach with the kids for the day. We live relatively close so it’s nice to be able go down when we want. We usually stay far away during the summer except when we have family vacationing there.  Saturday we went to Bass Pro and the Outlets and had a great day. All the kids were very good, Pixie is at a hard age wanting to just go, but so little that it’s dangerous for her. After being in the car for awhile I let her go in Bass Pro and I was sweating after chasing her around the store.  She is super fast,  but she did stop quite a bit to enjoy the fish in the big tank. I finally found her shoes that fit, and I had to stop myself from buying too many. For some reason we have a very sad selection of shoes here around Wilmington for baby feet. She is tiny, and needed a 4 to 4 1/2,  all the shoes I found had little or no traction in that size. They have a stride-rite in Myrtle and they had sooo many shoes.  All the kids got fitted and new sneakers and life was good! Have a wonderful week. Thanks for stopping by. </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-62853985930194169182012-04-25T08:03:00.001-07:002012-04-25T08:03:17.042-07:00Window card<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3z_ad1OmF3WOq6mGbeCrKyij64Pe7L2_yOyh46-wEYSjNa0ey-N0aCx6g9AFSSKY9gaZO0V6t-_3KruFOINmlff67x6ucgjVgqNQ5Sry4oTtBKJqGozodRPhldn-4yOuerwY5t7xHHDU/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520021%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 021" border="0" alt="April 2012 021" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2gO7OoYYn7EmW6d20UEY7ibREH592GCcx9kaI0YmxAaX9cVs_KoX4ZuA9v2Vs1Aeca81Ew3OhtndKFYfHJW2yCQeDRHpUNluCBjF_VmqpLA7KvWCI9tuXytF5piruSiWjD4zEmXXRiM/?imgmax=800" width="303" height="402" /></a></p> <p>Stamps: Flower- Hero arts, dragonfly die cut is from Memory box. All images colored with copics</p> <p>This card is for two challenges, the window card challenge from <a href="http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com/2012/04/challenge-2-cards-with-view.html">A blog named Hero</a>, and  <a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/2012/04/cfc49.html">Cas-ual fridays sketch challenge</a>.  A pretty straight forward design, I love the dragonfly die cut, I was hoping to use glitter which I know I have somewhere! However it seemed to have went into hiding, surely I will find it when I am not looking for it. Isn’t that how it always goes. </p> <p>We have new baby chicks 9 total: 4 buff orpingtons, 2 barred rocks, 2 americaunas  and 1 rhode island red. The kids and I really wanted a duck, but DH is opposed to ducks so we just came home with the chicks.  They are all doing well, even though it has turned quite chilly here again.  We keep them up in the shed with heat lights and all, but I am always afraid they are still cold. With baby chicks though seems to cause the snakes to come around more. Saturday Pixie and I had just walked past the shed and turned back around to help DH with the trash for the dump when our two dogs started barking next to us. I looked down and saw what they were barking at. I screamed, grabbed Pixie and headed up toward the house. They found a copperhead heading for the shed, most likely smelling the baby chicks.  He was a big snake, not to mention a bad one.  DH got the shotgun and got rid of it, thankfully neither dog got bit, even though it did strike at them a few times. I am so grateful for my dogs, it could have easily gotten Pixie or I if they had not seen it. We usually find one copperhead a year, but this one was a little too close to me. </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-77988186109596419792012-04-18T10:51:00.001-07:002012-04-18T10:51:50.917-07:00Watercolor Columbine<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4s00tx8hHy8tvkepOv4cEoAHVjGT7uwDKzZCYPWsduKT363Bq0VaZAWBQQ38Z6XFgXbRrKBAJ7Ww9ltYV80NfGUxwu8Hfh1ZpW7XP6uHeLFUtQgUPOn5VezxUmqpV-co-Pw9rLL34bw/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520013%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 013" border="0" alt="March 2012 013" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIbAA4bzkJeXJB36Z36KOVSfH8vkXklBd8AUizuVxPSzQoat_giS2RfMiILweNgpmUcW2yg4jqT9vh7VRbW9jORsD0Ug7tUjL0DIFygKprM0wpOe2ezX5oTnpEqZZvd_8xwdLCspmb4g/?imgmax=800" width="498" height="374" /></a></p> <p> <br />Card: Stamp from Memory box, colored with distressed markers using the watercolor technique. Background is from Penny black. </p> <p>So much to do and just not enough time! Although today I hope to have a completely productive day. So far I have planted some vegetable plants, washed the dog, loaded the car with stuff to drop off at Goodwill and made lunch. Later we are off to drop our stuff off, and pick up some fresh veggies from our first Co-op experience. Not real sure what to do with the stuff I am getting. I hadn’t thought about the early crops was just thinking about squash, tomatoes and summer veggies. This basket has kale, spring onions, carrots and a few other things. I have no idea what to do with kale, so this should be interesting!  Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day!</p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-69125674860817127242012-04-11T10:56:00.001-07:002012-04-11T10:56:25.114-07:00Birthday wishes<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHpL4_OORAo56SK4eUMI2V2QtvHuA1pGFsAnr9nZb2JsVkD_04y02pHIDt6TS8nTUtwRZupXtt7VaH2w6B4YC2d0L6nGhOuTC_Ruq35kQ5x8snpfKDDzTTIoyWWbRMs5Nlx0u4U_aJRM/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520010%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 010" border="0" alt="March 2012 010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFfnx5dbwFBuh-7rWk9vMBQUrYvcfk-1UxbBcXtxs-fU3up1QUSETzRdp7b5x9IM9B-VnBuGU46ad9gaKzzNkC5adF5cQUxj9jeE8WWODW_Pr91vKVC1kw-lle2Sawqs0zQzskwo5T2w/?imgmax=800" width="329" height="437" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I love this floral stamp from Penny Black, very whimsical and pretty.  I have been enjoying the beautiful weather lately, preparing my gardens for new  plants and flowers. We had a fun spring break, the boys spent most of it with their Grandparents who recently bought a second home here. Owen was in heaven as it’s right on the river and he can fish all day long. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Thank you for stopping by. </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-32128244014765477252012-03-21T07:13:00.001-07:002012-03-21T07:13:47.295-07:00Watercolor dragonfly<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDuSQAzbE6su0jVWYEBGKIvvt1jpo3WYntbXnQWLmQXrKghi-FoCrkt0rXmjTACJGCJdcipl1X0VaQ9z5e4fgFJE4Tzgq_-ujzIlMd6-l-z57SuFpAKnyCf22ee6ku158m7ov9ZZVnQI/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520012%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 012" border="0" alt="March 2012 012" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7txA19_9wQTD4Mf2JKCDlR9moaVuryJwG1SxCiEjIyYcNRzGmqdCZWbUsb6BiyRhrYpL1Fc_eKRvmavItY8040E57p_i0b_kpeXMtrw4PRunUSaWq0DezXUp6Je1GKOBh3COxaXDaFEY/?imgmax=800" width="415" height="312" /></a></p> <p>Stamp: Stampers Anonymous, colored with distressed markers and blended with waterbrush. </p> <p>The kids and I are enjoying longer evening of playing outside and taking walks. I love the warmer weather, but I know soon it will be way too hot again! We have heard the beautiful calls of the Purple Martins again, and are anxious for them to move back into their house. We never have great luck keeping them the entire season due to starlings and snakes, but every year I am optimistic that all the things we have done will keep them.  This weekend is the annual Herb & Garden festival in our community.  Sometimes we all go, other times I just take Owen. He loves helping me in the garden and picking out plants with me.  They always have the best selection of herbs there. We are both excited and ready to get our gardens going! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by.</p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092693428893092965.post-12053711368564069712012-03-20T06:58:00.001-07:002012-03-20T06:58:29.866-07:00Thank you flowers<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIZq-4rfyg1xsZKMTBUbhEroWK0Mr0R1iLBjRt8KPz1N8kZmA2GHs5Q05xWHRCnUWwk8tBwUErdundsoAi_srcdZcMhyphenhyphenetbHiPuowXFR2WieBpNoOVNrXg0RMJCynbbn3RiQK-xwnJlU/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520008%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 008" border="0" alt="March 2012 008" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35DEPpz2EPrs8-VVkZmKRfo_kf3ZAZ4pZaDkNI8OSS5yjIBPn6mOIVBocVVdXEeapZlOgagTCdLkydMJiyvKK8BrgbUN-6qoROElYwHLNywYxGuhIIwDqRoS7uTdPAfupQ16R5J84uuc/?imgmax=800" width="321" height="428" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This card uses one of the stamps from a new Penny Black clear set. I stamped numerous times and colored with copics. </p> <p>My boys made it back from their camping trip and had a blast.  They played in the pond catching frogs, and ran up and down the giant hill more times than my husband could count. Two campfires, complete with hotdogs, and roasted marshmallows makes for wonderful memories. I was missing them the first hour after they left, it was way too quiet here! Though Pixie and I ended up being productive, I went through all the boys room, packing up outgrown clothing and unloved toys. I also caught up on a few movies,  I saw Moneyball, Bridesmaids, The Help, and Crazy stupid love. I loved Crazy, stupid love, it may have something to do with Ryan Gosling, but it was the best movie I had seen in a long time.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful first day of Spring! </p> Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426773210295062138noreply@blogger.com2