Let It Snow....

Good Wednesday Morning,
You know what Wednesday brings, a new challenge from Penny, at Penny's Challenges! Beginning this week, Penny's Challenges will be bi-weekly. This week we want to see Christmas stars. I love this little snowman by Simple Doodles. He has the most adorable little personality. His buttons are stars and I love the star on his hat. I wanted to go all monochromatic on this one. I chose a blue pattern paper from Cosmo Cricket, used the snowflake embossing folder, and some glimmer mist. I used some Martha Stewart glitters to add some sparkle. The sentiment is handwritten. Are you ready to show us your Christmas star projects? Please check out what my amazing design team sisters have to inspire you this week. I have the links posted in my side bar. Be sure to leave them some love!
Here is a close up of all the glitters and shimmers...

Blessings,

O Christms Tree....

Happy Tuesday,
I'm sharing a card that I totally adore. My very dear friend, Penny, has launched the grand opening of her NEW Creations by Penny store. This darling Christmas tree is one of her newest digi's. I couldn't wait to get to use it. I colored with my watercolors and then used some stickles to add the sparkle. It is also for the Cafe Mojo challenge this week, to send holiday wishes. You can visit my dt sisters via the links in my side bar. We have some stunning creations to share this week!
My card base is from the Robin's Nest. The flourishes are a beautiful dainty touch of green glitter to add the perfect touch to a card this time of year. I finished it with a rub-on sentiment and some ribbon from my stash.
If you haven't been to Creations by Penny, please visit, she has a sale running right now and some yumminess to give away!!!

blessings,

Happy Anniversary Honeybee....

Second Post Today....
At exactly 4:30 pm EST today, I have been married for thirteen wonderful years to my Honeybee, Ben. The day we were married the temps were mild in the 50's with beautiful sunshine. Today was cold and we had the remains of a four inch snow from this weekend. We got the same weather at home that we had in the mountains of Tennessee.

I told my Honeybee that this was my best and favorite anniversary so far. We had a very relaxing weekend away, we were in the mountains with beautiful snow, and ate fabulous food the entire weekend. Our chalet was incredible and so were the memories we created there. We also watched my Ashlea in her two day dance competition. Her team took first place in their division in both jazz and pom routines. They won the Grand Champions award with a Nationals bid for the pom routine. I'm so proud of her! I love you baby girl!!!!
So, to you, my Honeybee, you have made the last thirteen years the most wonderful years of my life. I cherish every day spent with you. I love you with my heart and soul!
Now, I'm off to enjoy the evening with him! See you girlies tomorrow!
Blessings,

Practical Scrappers Has It All Wrapped Up....

Good Monday Morning,
Are you ready to wrap it up? That is your challenge this week at Practical Scrappers! We want to see your idea of wrapping, gift card holders, or bags. I used the Papertrey Ink Timeless Templates on this small fold-n-go box. My oldest nephew loves cash for any present. This will be the perfect thing for his green gift. So, show us what you've got under your tree. Be sure to check out what my super talented dt sisters have to share. You can check Practical Scrappers and find a link under their project. Have a blessed Monday!

Merry and Bright Recipe:
cardstock-Bazzill
cuttlebug dvine folder
ribbon, bling-stash
ink-CTMH
cricut-Christmas Solutions
sentiment-Cosmo Cricket
Blessings,

Christmas Card Swap....

Good Sunday Morning,
Today I share the first Christmas card swap from the Practical Scrappers message boards. We had six ladies in the swap. The mitten card is by Erin, the Joy card is by Jennifer, at the bottom left, the present card is by Barbara, the Happy Holidays is by Erika, the Santa is mine, and the snowman is Kerri . We had such a fun time getting these cards together. I hope this is just the first of many swaps on the message boards. Thanks girls!

Blessings,

What I've Been Up To....

Good Evening!

I just wanted to share some of the day with you! Here is what my Honeybee and I saw first thing this morning! Isn't it just beautiful? Our little chalet is just amazing! We're having a wonderful time!

This is looking out the french door in our living room.

Once we got to the convention center and had Ashlea ready, you know I had to snap some pix with the holiday decorations. Ashlea is the one to the left and Katelyn is the girl to the right. She is one of Ashlea's friends.

Lined up and ready to make way to the staging area! Aren't they lovely?

This is the pom routine. It is a jazz routine using poms. I put her name above her, so you'd know which one she is.

I added her name here too. This is the jazz routine. This one is set to a magic mix. They brought the house down with it! YAY!!!

When I look at this one, taken just after the performance, I get tears in my eyes. My little girl isn't so little anymore. I'm so proud of her! I love you Ashlea, like the stars love the night sky!

Now, I want to know who says dancing is just for girls? That's what my two little boys want to know. This is my little nephews, Hunter in blue, and Jon-Christopher in orange. They were creating a dance routine of their own to the awesome 80's hits being played between performances.

Blessings,