Quick post. I snuck onto one of my scrapbook groups and they were all talking about our girl, Cami, for making the MM idol top 30 (see post below). Then they said "Congrats to Cheryl"..????? I thought maybe they were referring to the wedding but it was also about the MM Idol. When they had all the voting trouble last week they offered prizes to 5 people that posted on their blog.
I was one of the 5!!!
The funny thing is that my UPLINE for TLC was the 3rd name listed. What are the odds?? The really cool thing for Lisa is that she also just won 2nd place in a "Treasure Hunt" they had recently. She had to visit 14 different Scrapbook/rubber stamping stores. They drew one name for prizes at each store and she won 2nd place.....14 ..$25 Gift Certificates..one from each store. WOW.
The Scrapyard gals are kicking BUTT this week.
See link for official announcement.
http://makingmemories.typepad.com/mmidol/2007/03/5_winners_from_.html
Til later....
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
OMG, do you see what day it is??
OK, ok, ok....(Joe Pesci reference)...I'm calm. Really I am. I have my list, I'm checking it twice (OK, a Santa reference-give me a little slack will ya?)..I think I have everything under control.
I picked up the dry cleaning yesterday, got my hair trimmed (against advise of several other women-I LOVE my new gal..she is awesome), got my face areas waxed..hopefully my upper lip won't break out (I remembered it doing that the last time..right AFTER she put on the first drop of hot wax)..Cleaned up my craft stuff from the dining room, straightened up my scraproom...
Today, my HSS gets his hair cut by my gal..that will be the true test of her talents...I will pick up his RX, get Passport pictures made (not sure if we will actually go anywhere but I have it in my mind to have it at one ready)..this afternoon it's a Mani/pedi..(almost had a heart attack yesterday when the gal called to CANCEL my appt for today due to a family emergency. Luckily the gal recommended another place and they had an opening and it will be half the price).
So that my readers don't think that it is ALL ABOUT ME, I have other things to report.
I forgot to mention Prison Break this week....GOOD Grief..they can't buy a break!!
AI last night..I was cleaning but listened as I worked. Was it just me or did the guys suck again?? I almost cringed when Phil was singing. Not good Dog! I still like him and Chris and Beat box boy..the rest..not so much. Speaking of Beat Box boy..HSS says he thinks he's sand bagging. He thinks he's just doing what he needs to stay in till the top 12 then he is going to start kicking butt. He is definitely talented. We'll see about the ladies tonight and then the results tomorrow. Oh yeah, I'll probably miss the results show...I'll be a little busy!
Speaking of IDOL..my buddy, my home gal, my muse..CAMI made it to the top 30 in MM Idol. WOW!!!!! If you don't do scrapbooking you may not appreciate how awesome that is. PLEASE sign up to vote for her and vote next Monday. I promise her LO will rock. If you want to see some of her talent close up..check out her blog. The last few she has posted there will show you what I mean. VOTE!!!!!!!!
Special shout out for my gal pal, DENISE. She got ALL the stamps at Michaels yesterday and has a set for me!!! She had caused a fuss last week (reminded me of me) and the manager actually had set the shipment aside so she could get first dibs. From what I understand she bought all but one of the sets they got in. WAHOO, go girl!!! I can't wait til Saturday to get them at the crop we are all going to. THANKS DENISE!!!!!!!!
OK, I really need to get to work early. I left hours before I'd intended to yesterday cause my buddy, HI JESSIE, talked me into going to BJ's with her. Since she is my buddy and I didn't really have anything to do..we went. That means I have to get there early today since I'm leaving at 4 for my nail appointment. Once I leave there today...I won't be back till Monday.
OH yeah....since people kept asking me if "we were registered"..I went to Target yesterday and did it. I had fun using the little scan gun. I didn't put crazy stuff on there, it's all stuff we can use. No plasma TVs or anything. If you want to check it out..go to Target.com. Speaking of Target, I'm in there scanning away and I hear someone whistle. I automatically turned to see what was going on and there was my friend CARI. She started laughing and asked what made me turn around because someone whistled? I said, because It's all about me!!!!!
OK, MUST go. I'm not sure I'll get back on before the wedding but I may sneak on so please comments so I know you love me. LOL
Til later.........
I picked up the dry cleaning yesterday, got my hair trimmed (against advise of several other women-I LOVE my new gal..she is awesome), got my face areas waxed..hopefully my upper lip won't break out (I remembered it doing that the last time..right AFTER she put on the first drop of hot wax)..Cleaned up my craft stuff from the dining room, straightened up my scraproom...
Today, my HSS gets his hair cut by my gal..that will be the true test of her talents...I will pick up his RX, get Passport pictures made (not sure if we will actually go anywhere but I have it in my mind to have it at one ready)..this afternoon it's a Mani/pedi..(almost had a heart attack yesterday when the gal called to CANCEL my appt for today due to a family emergency. Luckily the gal recommended another place and they had an opening and it will be half the price).
So that my readers don't think that it is ALL ABOUT ME, I have other things to report.
I forgot to mention Prison Break this week....GOOD Grief..they can't buy a break!!
AI last night..I was cleaning but listened as I worked. Was it just me or did the guys suck again?? I almost cringed when Phil was singing. Not good Dog! I still like him and Chris and Beat box boy..the rest..not so much. Speaking of Beat Box boy..HSS says he thinks he's sand bagging. He thinks he's just doing what he needs to stay in till the top 12 then he is going to start kicking butt. He is definitely talented. We'll see about the ladies tonight and then the results tomorrow. Oh yeah, I'll probably miss the results show...I'll be a little busy!
Speaking of IDOL..my buddy, my home gal, my muse..CAMI made it to the top 30 in MM Idol. WOW!!!!! If you don't do scrapbooking you may not appreciate how awesome that is. PLEASE sign up to vote for her and vote next Monday. I promise her LO will rock. If you want to see some of her talent close up..check out her blog. The last few she has posted there will show you what I mean. VOTE!!!!!!!!
Special shout out for my gal pal, DENISE. She got ALL the stamps at Michaels yesterday and has a set for me!!! She had caused a fuss last week (reminded me of me) and the manager actually had set the shipment aside so she could get first dibs. From what I understand she bought all but one of the sets they got in. WAHOO, go girl!!! I can't wait til Saturday to get them at the crop we are all going to. THANKS DENISE!!!!!!!!
OK, I really need to get to work early. I left hours before I'd intended to yesterday cause my buddy, HI JESSIE, talked me into going to BJ's with her. Since she is my buddy and I didn't really have anything to do..we went. That means I have to get there early today since I'm leaving at 4 for my nail appointment. Once I leave there today...I won't be back till Monday.
OH yeah....since people kept asking me if "we were registered"..I went to Target yesterday and did it. I had fun using the little scan gun. I didn't put crazy stuff on there, it's all stuff we can use. No plasma TVs or anything. If you want to check it out..go to Target.com. Speaking of Target, I'm in there scanning away and I hear someone whistle. I automatically turned to see what was going on and there was my friend CARI. She started laughing and asked what made me turn around because someone whistled? I said, because It's all about me!!!!!
OK, MUST go. I'm not sure I'll get back on before the wedding but I may sneak on so please comments so I know you love me. LOL
Til later.........
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Product review
Why, you may ask, am I posting a product review 2 days before the big event? Because I made a promise to a company and I uphold my promises. Plus if I didn't do it right now, I might forget and then I'd feel bad later.
Today I'm going to tell you my experience with UHU Glue Roller and Twist and Glue.
I used the twist and glue on a birthday card I made for my (soon to be) MIL. It is a wet glue that has three levels of application..thin line, thicker and then really wide. I'm not crazy about wet glues as a rule but this one went on nice and didn't "bubble up" the paper. It stayed smooth and stuck. (a great thing in a wet glue).
I used the Glue roller to make 32 Wedding reception "cards" (see post below). I used it to glue all elements of the cards together except the raised part of the card (those were actually cheap foam squares from the Target Dollar spot). I'm happy to report that I got all but two of the cards made before I ran out of glue. The glue rubs off easily when you make a mistake but so far I have not had any of them fall apart like happens with so many "roller" products. My only complaint is that it is not refillable though the cost is fairly reasonable. Since it had 39 ft. of product I guess I got alot of mileage out of it.
These glues are available at Michaels (that's the only place I've been to look for them) and are cost comparable with other products. They are in the GLUE section, not in the scrapbooking section so you will have to remember to look for them.
If you are interested in seeing product ideas, check out "Maria's blog" on my list of favorites. The blog isn't updated as regularly as I'd like but they have interesting ideas.
Let me know if you've tried any of these and what your experiences have been.
Till later.................
Monday, March 5, 2007
Three and a wake up
If you have ever been associated with the Military you understand what that means. I can't believe it is Wedding WEEK. As I type, my DS is sniffling. If he gets sick..or makes ME sick this week.........!!!!!!!
I made 32 of these this weekend.
Inside is a Vellum sheet with the invitation to the reception. I punched holes and tied a bow to decorate the sheet. I think they turned out nice. I used my cuttlebug embossing folder and my Sizzix machine for the red sheet. The ribbon was from Joanns. Rubber stamp is Rubber Stampede. Water colored the image. I used the Ticket punch on the edges of the stamped sheet to allow for the brads. Popped up the image to give it some appeal.
I started working on the flowers for the wedding. I got mine & DD's done and half of HSS's. I can't seem to tie a decent bow for his. ARG!! I still need to make two smaller ones for the boys. I was going to work on the center pieces for the reception but I have another week before those are needed.
Made a corporate decision about my dress. Went with the first one I bought. Since it maybe a little cool, it also may be the most practical. It also kept me from having to find a formal slip. Now if I can just find something to wear around my neck.
Found a small cake topper at the local consignment shoppe. Now I just need to confirm with my friend about the cake or get one ordered.
I picked up the rings on Saturday. I put my engagement ring in with my band so it stays nice & shiny. HSS's looks so nice. I broke down and showed him the engraving...darn Desperate Housewives! (anyone that watched the show last night will get the reference.)
Check list:
Take clothes to cleaners
Hem DD's pants
Finish flowers
Confirm with restaurant about Thursday night
Make hair appointment for HSS
Make & keep nail appointment for me
Keep breathing
OK...better run. Three days of work this week and my counter part is out of town. (AGAIN) They agreed to have someone help me as needed. Good thing. I don't need any stress.
Sorry...how rude of me. How was your weekend?? I can't wait to read about "Janes" MCR concert. My sister and several friends had a class with a famous scrapbook artist. Think I'll go read the reviews before I jump into the shower.
Don't forget...the stamps start shipping to Michaels this week. I MUST have them all!!!!
Oh...and the MM Idol is supposed to try again today. Some glitch in the voting last week made them take it off air till today. Gives you a second chance to sign up and VOTE for CAMI!!!!!
Til later.................
Friday, March 2, 2007
Twofer Friday
Lots happening and a BUSY weekend coming so these two posts might be all you get to hold you over.
AI last night, another easy guess on who was going home. It's getting boring being able to tell by the way they are seated. We had already predicted before the show and as soon as we saw where "our" people were sitting, we were sure we were right. Looking forward to next week and then getting down to the nitty gritty. BTW, how sensitive is Sundance Head?? He cried more than the people getting booted. *****BTW2..even B4 Ryan S. made his comment last night, I asked HSS if it looked like Kelly Pickler had gotten herself a new set of "girls". I don't remember her having that much cleavage last year on the show. I fell off the couch laughing when Ryan asked her what she'd done with her Idol money and she said, "Bought new shoes". He asked her if that was all??? but she acted dumb and kept saying "shoes".******
Took the rings to the jewelry store yesterday. They are getting engraved and I can pick them up tomorrow. Hopefully they print the inscription correctly, I could barely read the sales clerks handwritting.
Bought HSS a Black dress shirt. Guess we'll play dress up this weekend to decide which shirt will be the "one".
I found another dress!!!!! It looks much more like a wedding outfit but it is one that needs a full slip from shoulder to feet. Those are usually hard to find or very expensive. I'm going to try both on and decide which one I like best. The other goes back. Luckily they both came from Bealls Outlet and even though I bought the first one in Lakeland, the sales clerk said I can return it to the Brandon store if I decide I don't like it.
Started working on the reception invites. The punch I got yesterday was harder to get perfect than I'd hoped but they turned out ok. I embossed a bunch of red cardstock while watching Idol last night. This weekend I will get them together or at least try & make a big dent. That's the one good thing about the wedding and reception being two weeks apart...more time to get stuff done!
I hope you have a great weekend. My DS is at his dads so I can concentrate on wedding stuff. One of my Yahoo groups is having a Cyber Crop & Bingo this weekend. Wish I could participate but I have my priorities.
Til later..............
AI last night, another easy guess on who was going home. It's getting boring being able to tell by the way they are seated. We had already predicted before the show and as soon as we saw where "our" people were sitting, we were sure we were right. Looking forward to next week and then getting down to the nitty gritty. BTW, how sensitive is Sundance Head?? He cried more than the people getting booted. *****BTW2..even B4 Ryan S. made his comment last night, I asked HSS if it looked like Kelly Pickler had gotten herself a new set of "girls". I don't remember her having that much cleavage last year on the show. I fell off the couch laughing when Ryan asked her what she'd done with her Idol money and she said, "Bought new shoes". He asked her if that was all??? but she acted dumb and kept saying "shoes".******
Took the rings to the jewelry store yesterday. They are getting engraved and I can pick them up tomorrow. Hopefully they print the inscription correctly, I could barely read the sales clerks handwritting.
Bought HSS a Black dress shirt. Guess we'll play dress up this weekend to decide which shirt will be the "one".
I found another dress!!!!! It looks much more like a wedding outfit but it is one that needs a full slip from shoulder to feet. Those are usually hard to find or very expensive. I'm going to try both on and decide which one I like best. The other goes back. Luckily they both came from Bealls Outlet and even though I bought the first one in Lakeland, the sales clerk said I can return it to the Brandon store if I decide I don't like it.
Started working on the reception invites. The punch I got yesterday was harder to get perfect than I'd hoped but they turned out ok. I embossed a bunch of red cardstock while watching Idol last night. This weekend I will get them together or at least try & make a big dent. That's the one good thing about the wedding and reception being two weeks apart...more time to get stuff done!
I hope you have a great weekend. My DS is at his dads so I can concentrate on wedding stuff. One of my Yahoo groups is having a Cyber Crop & Bingo this weekend. Wish I could participate but I have my priorities.
Til later..............
Stamps at Michaels
OK....first post is an ENABLER. My sister emailed the following link about new Acyrlic stamps at Michaels.
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2161867
I MUST have these. If anyone finds them in their local Michaels..buy duplicates and we will sort them out later.
Thanks!!
EDITED****I stopped at the Mikes on BBD, NO GO. They called the N. Dale Mabry store and they said NO too. I just read a post that Corporate claims they will be in the stores starting the end of next week. Since that is Wedding week/weekend I'm not sure how much shopping I will get to do. PLEASE pick them up for me if you find any. Any of them, all of them....PLEASE!!!!
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2161867
I MUST have these. If anyone finds them in their local Michaels..buy duplicates and we will sort them out later.
Thanks!!
EDITED****I stopped at the Mikes on BBD, NO GO. They called the N. Dale Mabry store and they said NO too. I just read a post that Corporate claims they will be in the stores starting the end of next week. Since that is Wedding week/weekend I'm not sure how much shopping I will get to do. PLEASE pick them up for me if you find any. Any of them, all of them....PLEASE!!!!
Thursday, March 1, 2007
My friends are the best
I have an amazing group of friends. Most of them are younger than me with small children. Alot of them are fortunate enough to be stay at home moms. I on the other hand am old enough to be most of their mothers, my children are almost grown and I have to work. We probably would never have met if it wasn't for our shared love of scrapbooking.
Today several of these amazing women got up at the crack of dawn, to drive across town, to wait in line, to sign up for a scrapbooking event in May. Knowing that I wanted to go and couldn't go to the store for sign up, they offered to sign up for me. One of the gals isn't even going herself. She just offered to wait in line to sign two of us up. HUGE Thanks to Rebecca, Cami and Cari!!!
Next thank you goes to Dawn, for driving across town to deliver a punch I purchased to make my invitations. She has been sick and still isn't feeling 100%. She met me at work so I'd have the punch to use this weekend. THANKS!!!!!!
There are other women I've met through this hobby (obsession) and I'm grateful for their friendship, inspiration, support, encouragement..DEPENDS supplies (Hi Denise!!). I hope they know how much I enjoy knowing them. I hope they are glad to have me for a friend. I'd do anything for them.
Several of these gals are going out of their way to make sure my wedding/reception goes off with the minimum of hitches. They have rearranged their schedules, made sure children are picked up and dinners are served so that they can help make the day special. They are sharing their special talents so that we will have "proof" of the ceremony and memories for a lifetime.
If I haven't thanked you individually, please forgive me. ALL of you are special to me and I really do feel lucky.
I have friends through my job that mean to the world to me too. They have stood by me during the last two years while my HSS and I got back together, bought our house, waited for LONG over due paperwork , planned the wedding ....They have been my rock during times I thought things would never come together. They have never judged me for decisions made to get to this point. They are as happy for me as they can be. THANK YOU!!!!!!
I'm taking the wedding bands to the jewelers today for their 6 month check up/cleaning. When I pulled out the paperwork this morning I noticed the date we paid off the rings....
3/8/06.
WOW.
How ironic/funny is that??
BTW, the smaller size shoes fit the boy good enough. I told him we'll duct tape them to his foot if needed. Now I just have to find HSS a shirt, take his other shirts to the dry cleaners, confirm with his son what he's wearing, talk to my DD about her outfit, print off the ceremony for the notary to practice, loose 50 lbs.......7 days and counting.....ok, Breathe.
Till later....................
Today several of these amazing women got up at the crack of dawn, to drive across town, to wait in line, to sign up for a scrapbooking event in May. Knowing that I wanted to go and couldn't go to the store for sign up, they offered to sign up for me. One of the gals isn't even going herself. She just offered to wait in line to sign two of us up. HUGE Thanks to Rebecca, Cami and Cari!!!
Next thank you goes to Dawn, for driving across town to deliver a punch I purchased to make my invitations. She has been sick and still isn't feeling 100%. She met me at work so I'd have the punch to use this weekend. THANKS!!!!!!
There are other women I've met through this hobby (obsession) and I'm grateful for their friendship, inspiration, support, encouragement..DEPENDS supplies (Hi Denise!!). I hope they know how much I enjoy knowing them. I hope they are glad to have me for a friend. I'd do anything for them.
Several of these gals are going out of their way to make sure my wedding/reception goes off with the minimum of hitches. They have rearranged their schedules, made sure children are picked up and dinners are served so that they can help make the day special. They are sharing their special talents so that we will have "proof" of the ceremony and memories for a lifetime.
If I haven't thanked you individually, please forgive me. ALL of you are special to me and I really do feel lucky.
I have friends through my job that mean to the world to me too. They have stood by me during the last two years while my HSS and I got back together, bought our house, waited for LONG over due paperwork , planned the wedding ....They have been my rock during times I thought things would never come together. They have never judged me for decisions made to get to this point. They are as happy for me as they can be. THANK YOU!!!!!!
I'm taking the wedding bands to the jewelers today for their 6 month check up/cleaning. When I pulled out the paperwork this morning I noticed the date we paid off the rings....
3/8/06.
WOW.
How ironic/funny is that??
BTW, the smaller size shoes fit the boy good enough. I told him we'll duct tape them to his foot if needed. Now I just have to find HSS a shirt, take his other shirts to the dry cleaners, confirm with his son what he's wearing, talk to my DD about her outfit, print off the ceremony for the notary to practice, loose 50 lbs.......7 days and counting.....ok, Breathe.
Till later....................
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