Some things

Well, even if I DID have time to stamp yet, I couldn't show you. At least temporarily my camera is broken. Yes, go a head and imagine the tears... lol. My husband fixed it last time, hopefully he can again!!!

But here's a couple things while you wait...since I'm sure someone is out there on the edge of their seat waiting for me to post something I made....LOL!

Remember THIS page? (I know, of course you do, just scroll down!) But guess what?! That page was randomly selected to win for Jennifer's Sketch, but then it was also *chosen* for the SCS challenge that inspired every thing else about the page!!! WOW!!!!

I am really one of those people who admires every one else's work and usually wishes mine was as good! So that is really funny and really amazing to me! YEAY for an awesome page! haha!

Then finally, Andrea gave me two awards. This first one has SERIOUSLY had me stumped. Who am I supposed to pick?! It says something about being no-obligation, but you can't win an award and leave it at that!

So here is the Gift Of Love award...!

Well. Susan and Heather leave me lots of sweet comments so I picked them. :) You are not required to pass it on, just ya know, if you feel like it! hee hee!

Then she gave this Honest Scrap award..haha. Is that because I'm not including more details than the photo description lately? Okay, okay...here are 10 honest facts about me...

1. I *love* to be with my husband and kids. Home is just as good as anywhere. Wish it happened more often.

2. I am more addicted to my computer than I like to admit. Summer is helping cure that one.

3. I love history. Especially our family history. Connected to my love for taking photos and scrapbooking? Definitely.

4. Chocolate calms me. So does cheesecake. (haha- ok, cheesecake doesn't necessarily, but if you want to bring me some, I'd be happy to eat it!)

5. I love music. My newest favorite is David Garrett. Wow.

6. I love going for walks and hikes. I need to do that a LOT more.

7. I have not stamped anything since last Tuesday. By the time this is posted, that will be a full seven days. Yikes!!!

8. I am becoming less helpless every day. I can read a map, plunge a toilet, change a smoke alarm battery............. HAHA!

9. I love to stay up late and sleep in. But I have kids. That doesn't happen much, lol!

10. I am allergic to 98% of the fresh fruits/veggies available in my area. To eat them, they have to be cooked. I don't like cooked veggies.

How was THAT?! yeah that's what I thought. Lots o' honest! HAHA! I think ya'll should play along. Its fun. hee hee. Actually, I saw a scrapbook page...something...that was like a confession kind of layout. Like "here's the REAL me, like it or not". Sounds like a really neat thing to do.

Maybe I can stamp later this week. Nights to come should be long...

Some things!

Sherri (over at Roses in my Heart) awarded me this fabulous award… The Lemonade Stand award is for being a blogger who shows great attitude and gratitude! (I definitely try to be positive, but I never know how successful I am!) Sherri is so sweet, she’s given me awards a few times!

So here’s how this one works: To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award: - Comment on this blog. - Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog. - Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude. - Link to your nominees within your blog post. - Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award. - Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

From my stamping friends, I pick... Chelle (Painter Girl)

Eve (This is Bliss)

Heather (Heather’s Heavinly Stampations)

Susan (Rainy Day Creations)

Andrea (Just because I love to play)

These talented women leave such sweet comments for me, and brighten my day! They seem to always be looking for the bright side and I love to see what they’ve created! Those –to me- say good attitude and gratitude! THANKS LADIES!

But the person I think most deserves this award is my real-life friend Melissa. You can read her blog HERE. She goes thru way more than anyone I know (including 'virtual' friends) and she is constantly looking for the bright side. And she takes time out of her own life to uplift and help others! I truly admire her and think she personifies this award. So there! LOL!

Then, today’s stamp art (I use the term loosely right now, lol!) is this project…

I figure if I’m going to all the trouble to make 40 of these, someone better see! haha! I thought it would be quick and simple til I realized I used LINE stamps that need colored…oy! And I had about a day to do it...not the smartest plan ever.... haha!

Tags & awards - finally!

Yes, I am FINALLY getting around to posting these things!

Heather awarded me with this I Love Stamps award and gave it to 5 people, so I presume I do the same. :) ...and I pick people who love stamps. Hmm. That should be easy, its the narrowing down that's difficult!

1. .........Can you just browse my link list on the side and call it good?? That counts? Oh I'm so glad! *grin*

Then she also tagged me with this, and I'm supposed to share five things I'm addicted to and five things I "really, really do not like"...

So, Five things I am addicted to?

...such a strong word, "addicted".

1. Like Heather, I am addicted to my kids. Because even when I get a much-needed, much-welcomed break, I miss them. And I'm so happy to be back home with them! So I think that qualifies.

2. My husband. I really do need to be *with* him! And if I'm not, he gets plenty of calls and instant messages. LOL!

3. This computer. Holy moley, I spend waaaay too much time here! Blogging, blurfing, browsing... I tell ya...! It was down one day this past week and that made for One Long Day. Its a good thing I have kids to keep me MOVING! LOL!

4. Stamping! I do so love stamping. I like to make cards for people, send cards to people, scrapbook, tho I don't do nearly enough to call it anything CLOSE to 'addiction', and I love browsing for stamps.....liiike....in my brand new Stampin' Up! catalog!....!!!!

5. I suppose we'll go with.... snacks! Not food, because I'm really not a food person. But snacks. Crackers, chips n salsa/dips, treats, granola bars, you know, SNACKS!

And two things I really really do not like...

...tho this is easier than the above...

1. I do not like stress. About anything. Just so you know. *wink*

2. I do not like to clean. I like to have a clean house but I don't like the process. Especially the bathrooms. Any takers?

Oh wait, I forgot to tag people.... 5 people, you think? Ok...

Kari Lyn

Chelle

Eve

Susan

Sherri!

A Blog Award

Sherri (of Roses in My Heart) nominated me for this Butterfly Award! Sherri makes beautiful artwork and leaves such sweet comments on my projects! (Thanks Sherri!!!)

The rules for this award are to 1. Pick 10 people to pass this award to them 2. Contact them and let them know that you have chosen their blog for this award 3. Link to the person who gave this award to you

Wow...narrow it down to 10... Well, here goes! These are *some* of my favorite stamp blogs because these women are so creative and their projects really inspire me! (Plus they're all really sweet people who I would love to meet! LOL!) Go check out their blogs! It'll get you stamping too!

1. Lindsey at Stamp With Linz

2. Julie at Out To Impress

3. Eve at This Is Bliss

4. Susan at Rainy Day Creations

5. Beate at Fresh & Fun

6. Kelly at Atomicbutterfly

7. Lauren at My Time...

8. Bev at All The Things I Love

9. Melanie at Hands, Head & Heart

10. Heather at Heather's Heavinly Stampations

Also...Bev & Heather have some blog candy going on...!

And Katharina has a Whiff of Joy Advent Calendar, which means giveaways every day til Christmas!