Slowly getting my creativity back

There's two posts today, so be sure to scroll down!!

My daughter had a birthday party this weekend and I had a card started with just the tree stump so I decided to whip up a quick bday card. I absolutely love the new Scattered Showers Additions by PTI! I also got the idea to color the owl girlie colors from an old post of Lauren Meader. And, just in case you are wondering, the F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S tree is from CTMH.

Thanks for stopping by!

September SheetLoad Sneak Peeks.....

The sneak peeks at the September issue are up over at SheetLoad of Cards. The new issue will be available for FREE download starting Tuesday, September 1st.





Here is a peek at a card I have in the issue...

Bad blogger

Ok, I admit it.... I have been a bad blogger lately. I apologize to those of you (I think there's two of you ) that take the time to stop by. Things have been a bit rough in my work life, but they look to be turning around soon. So i'd like to focus this post on some of the things that bring joy to my life. Here a just a couple shots from the summer that bring a smile to my face.

• I am truely blessed.
• I have two wonderful, happy, healthy, smart, Christian kids. I am so proud of them!!!
• I have the best, most supportive husband and on top of that he does laundry!
• I may not have a lot of friends, but the ones I have are the best! They know just what to say, provide an ear when you need it and don't get mad when you haven't talked to them in a while.
• Now for a few pictures that make me smile......

The kids are just sitting on the deck waiting for me to finish making their lunch. It was the neatest moment to just see them content, talking and hanging out together; no fussing, no fighting and no drama. So i'm usually the one behind the camera, but here I let Douglas take the shot. Can't you just smell the sunscreen and chlorine? :) The kids are back in school and we've almost got the first two weeks under out belt; woo hoo! 1st & 7th grade... my how time flies. Her smile is just too cute for words, with that wiggly top front tooth that she just can't stomach to keep wiggling because it hurts. Don't mistake the 7 fingers for gang signs. It took me a minute to make the connection, he's just so excited to start the 7th grade! Ahh just look at that afro! TTFN

SheetLoad - Simple, Special, Stunning

It is time for the August edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by yours truely!

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous.

It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels.

Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

SheetLoad Sponsor Spotlight

Click on the image above to learn more about the August '09 sponsor at SheetLoad of Cards - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

SUYS & Win!!!!

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards; August 2009. All you have to do is create one (1) card and enter it in the August '09 Show Us Your SheetLoad Challenge for a chance to win Two (2) FREE Stamp Sets from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Shout Out & Win!!!

It's time for the monthly "Shout Out to SheetLoad" Challenge over at the SheetLoad of Cards blog!!



Head over there today to find out how you can win...



Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps from - Whimsie Doodles!!

August SheetLoad!

It is time for the August issue of SheetLoad of Cards!!!

This issue features a sketch by Liz Weber, stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and Guest Artists from the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!