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Happy Weekend!!! I'm so excited about this weekend..so happy to be here first of all.
I'm going to make this a quick post then it's off to my favorite thrift store for a bit of shopping:)

Today is Twisted Sketches card challenge #44 and it put me in the mood to start creating Valentine cards for my family. And as most of you know my anniversary is on Valentine's day so I must really get crafting! Anyway, please follow the link on over to the Twisted Sketches blog and take a peek at the sketch. I hope you are inspired to create.

Supplies:

Cardstock: PTI - Hibiscus Burst & Vintage Cream
Pattern paper: Narratives (Karen Russell) - Floral Poppy
Stamps: Mini Hearts; Postcard (I only used a portion of the postcard stamp)
Other: Chipboard letters; Vintage Linen Ranger Ink; Pink Paislee swirls Artisan Elements;
Tattered Angels Glimmer mist in Brick

Ok, that's all for today...Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Crafting!

Natural Hair Interview

I've been featured on a fabulous blog today! My very first "natural" hair interview..yup me:) Please visit http://www.naturalandfab.com/2011/01/natural-spotlight-kisha.html

I may even start speaking/posting on my blog more often on the topic of my natural hair care journey. I'm no expert BUT I am lovi'n my natural hair:)

Happy Hair! *giggles*

Card Pattern Challenge #99

Hi there!! I think I'm close to being back in the saddle again with my paper crafting challenges. I've had so much going on lately that I've not had much time nor energy to craft much. But you know, I will certainly find time and a way to get a little something done. So anyway here's to another card creation:)

For this card I decided it was high time I got my booty in the spirit of Valentine's, so please bear with me as you will see plenty more vintage valentine card postings.

I love lace, script paper and stamps, as you know I use it often. I used the tightest zig zag stitch so that the stitching would be very noticable.

NOTE: When stitching on your LO's or cards, be sure to not use adhesive (on the back of the area) on the space where you will be stitching.

I stitched over my ribbon and lace being sure to pick up the bow portion of my ribbon. I stitched it that way for added security of my ribbon, plus I just liked the look of it. Also, being that the (reverse) stitching will also show on the inside, I covered it with the same color cardstock and will stamp a valentine sentiment on it and write my sentiments on the bottom half of the card before mailing it. And yup, if you wondering who this card will be mailed to it is to Karohn:)

Supplies:

Card Stock - The Paper Co. -Kraft, Almond Cream; Papertrey Ink - True Black

Pattern Paper - My Mind's Eye - Meadowlark "Dusk"

Heart Die Cut - Cricut - George & Basic Shapes

Lace Trim - Spare Parts

Other - Ribbons, Black Pearls, Ink, Stamp, Sewing Machine/Black thread

Happy Crafting!

Blogger Award

About a week or two ago, I was contacted by a fellow blogger Cynta with the news that she had given me a "Stylish Blogger Award". I thought that was the coolest thing ever to receive..shoot to even be thought of to receive an award from a fellow blogger. Thanks again Cynta!

I do hope that within my blogging about my successes, trials and errors of the various crafts I love so much, that possibly I do it with style and class. And that possibly someone will be actually inspired by my work.

So, as I understand it, this is a pay-it-forward styled award. The rules I was given are:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this.

2. Share 8 things about yourself

3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered (or not so recently)

4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards.


As I am one that follows the rules...here I go

Eight things about me:

1. FIRST I love love love the Lord and I love love love my family second (Yup in that order)
2. I have a terrible terrible fear of bugs...any kind of bug EEEK!
3. I've been a "scrapper" for 11 years
4. I talk a lot on my blog post/twitter/bbm but I'm not much of a talker in person
5. I love all things outdoors...with the exception of bugs *see # 2*
6. I love my blue jeans and pearls
7. Can you believe I used to want to own a full beauty salon..yup me, imagine that.
8. I love odd kitchen gadgets (measuring spoons/rolling pins/cups, etc)

Ok, now I must pay this award forward. So many people of different crafts crossed my mind, but the very first is one of my favorites

Lisa

Keisha

Sasha

Wahkuna

Trini

Beverly

Coretta

Sarah

These are blogs that I sooo adore. I hope you visit, I'm sure you will love them too.

Thanks again for the award Cynta!

Happy Crafting!

A New Start

Karohn has officially left for the Navy

Today marks the day of a new start. Not only for Karohn but for me...as I try my best not to cry again, I can only think back 20 years ago. I think about the day he was born, his first birthday, the things he used to say, how he was (and still is) a wonderful and respectful human being.

He was never the kind of child that would cut up in private or in public, we never had to tell him "NO" to the same thing twice. He has never been one to rebel or that loved hanging with a crowd, but yet he has always been popular with his peers. I think about how in his teen years, we never placed a curfew on him, initially I think we just wanted to see if he had sense enough to come home in a respectful manner (hour). And, he has never let us down, he almost always called at some point of him going out and he always came home at a decent time *EXCEPTION: twice he didn't and both times he was in the so called care of the SAME so adult, so we had to put a end to that.

Now, as I say all of that, know that he was still a kid. I had to tell him to do things 2 and 3 times before it was completed and I also have had to issue warnings, and even punishments for not doing things timely. But in his life I think he was only reprimanded twice and the first time it wasn't due him. So overall, I thank God I've never had any true disciplinary issues out of him and I will continue to pray that he remains the same throughout his life.

And today, I find myself thinking back over the years past wondering and praying that I've taught him all he needed to know. Did I teach him the proper values of life, did I love him enough, did I love him too much, did I cover all the aspects such as having integrity, knowing and having a relationship with God and praying daily with out shame, the value of a dollar, how to be a respectful person, how to handle life's situations expected and mainly the unexpected, so on and on. I think I feel like I'm running out of time..but then I realized, it's never too late and I can never stop teaching him. BUT I also realize that Karohn is not my "baby" anymore he is my young man, he's an adult. An adult entering into the next phase of HIS new life..a new life I have no control over. And as I type I'm beginning to realize that part of me is struggling with letting go of "Control". I feel like I had him in a controlled environment and that he was..I guess pretty much protected, and if a situation were to rise I was always there for him.

I do realize in the Navy they will teach him things that I could not, and they will take good care of him (Not like his mom OF COURSE). But, I know that his neccessities will be provided. As his mom I am concerned, but I know that he will be alright.

I love Karohn and I wish his the very best in life. My hopes is that he does what I've taught him and that he makes the very best out of his career, continues to enjoy what life has to offer and offer life something back in return. I pray that he is blessed with a wonderful and successful career and that one day he has a great family and teach his kids the same and beyond. I will miss his presence in our home, but as he loves to travel, I look forward to his new joy and experiences he will return with upon his visits. And you know I'll now begin updating my post with military pics..I'm now a Navy mom.

May God continue to bless Karohn as he embark on a new phase in life.

**Side note - Aaron has already let me know that for right now he's not going anywhere so I can stop hugging him so tight. He said he'll only go stay with Karohn when we go on vacation (can't believe he's giving us up for vacation). And, he said he intend on attending Troy State College (where Karohn attended) but he'll have a better looking dorm than Karohn had and once he graduate he'll go to live with Karohn. LOL

Ok, I'm off to enjoy the rest of the time we have left together as a family before it's time to drop him off. We have had a great laid back weekend together, I have laughed and cried, but all in all I know my young man will be just fine.

Twisted Sketches Card Sketch #42

Happy Happy HAPPY weekend to you! I know I've been away for a while BUT I'm planning on posting more soon *so get ready* :)

Are you ready for a new card sketch? Need a little New Year creativity mojo? Well I hope the card I created will help you get that mojo flowing.

This week I decided to try my hand at a bit of monochromatic color, with the exception of the card base of course. Well, let me say a bit of monochromatic with a splash of bling:)

For this card I mixed clear crystal bling with pearls and some purple studs. I also layered the lace between the punched cardstock. The die cut chandelier and banner was just an added twist to the sentiment.

This card and many more will soon be posted on my etsy site that'll soon been open. So stick with me for a couple more weeks as I complete my items and get myself prepared for "Open Shop".

Happy Crafting!

I'm Tardy but I'm here

Ever hear the song "Tardy for The Party"? I digress.

I am very sorry that I'm late. I don't know why I didn't think to just post from work (as I've done before). Our modem died over the holiday so there was no way for me to post, well there was but..A new modem has been ordered and it's on the way...again I digress.

Anyway, let me start off by saying: Happy and Blessed New Year to you all! I wish everyone a happy, blessed and successful 2011.

Next, remember the give-a-way I had going on that closed on December 31st? Although, I only received 2 comments and many views, I must go on with the give-a-way..

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curlyqmosaics said...
Very pretty card! I love the stitching and all of the shiny bling! : )

Congrats!! I will be contacting you via e-mail soon

How about a new card for the year? I've thought about challenging myself to create a card a day (Cards 365), so far I've created 2 cards in 3 days. I'll do a bit of catching up tonight or just skip the first missed day and just stay on target. I also have a goal of creating a LO a week, so there will be more on that soon.

My 2nd card of the year was created using the Mojo Monday sketch. This is my take on the sketch:

I decided to use gender bias colors being that this card will be given to a friend that has decided to be surprised by the gender:) And of course, I'll probably create a couple more cards for her before the baby is born, then I'll decide which one to send. LOL!

I really love the simplicity of this card plus the added bling..makes me smile.

Supplies:

Card Stock: Oceans Tide by Papertrey Ink
Pattern Paper: MME; The Paper Studio
Lace Ribbon -Spare Parts
Ink: Ranger ink in Antique Linen and Walnut Stain
Other: Pearl Bling; Stamp

Again, I hope that everyone is enjoying their new start (2011) and I pray that we all continue to do God's will and that God continues to bless you.

Happy Crafting!