Randomness

Christmas is done...Wondering what is in store for us in the new year...Will our resolutions stick for once...Where will we be financially this time next year...Will I ever get that crocheted jacket done...When is RV going to announce the next kit...I am soo jones-ing for hot chocolate with baileys...I forgot to water the christmas tree today...I'll miss the christmas decorations when they are all packed up...Is it ever gonna snow...Ugh, I have to go back to work tommorrow...I ::heart:: the color pink!!

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! We spent this evening with family, at my mother's house. It is our tradition to do Christmas Eve and have dinner and enjoy being together. It was fun and it brought back memories from when I was a kid!

Here's a picture of our tree taken tonight after all the presents were put under it!! I am obsessed with putting bows on everything!! They make me smile!

Tommorrow I start an official list for 2008 of the things I hope to accomplish. I have never been very good at resolutions so I am no longer calling them that! :)

Merry Christmas!
Heather

Christmas Cards!!!

Here are the scans of my homemade Christmas cards for this year. Everyone should have received theirs by now so I can finally post a picture of them. I made 30 all together from my stash. These little babies count as number 2 of 50 for my stash diet challenge!
I hope everyone is done with their shopping. I got the last of the presents wrapped on Friday and the stockings are stuffed and ready!! 3 More days to go!!!! YEAH!!!
Hugs and Happy Creating!
Heather

Time and Resolutions

Wow! It is hard to believe that it is the 18th of December already. Seven more days till Santa!! Time is just flying by!! It has gotten me thinking of New Years Resolutions and Planning for next year...It has me buying new day planners to keep track of my time and thinking about this past year and all of the changes we have gone through.

Our #1 new year's resolution this year is to save money over the next year. I have been trying this for months, only purchasing things out of need, and for the most part I have stuck to it. I admit, there was 1, maybe 2 moments of weakness, but I am back on the wagon!!! On that note....

I came across a challenge "The Stash Diet" posted here and I am happy to say I am jumping on board and doing it!

The challenge is this:
1. Create 50 layouts using only products, tools, and supplies we have on hand.
2. Cardstock and adhesive can be purchased when needed. Who can make many pages with no adhesive?
3. Gift certificates, RAK's, DT kits are not included -those can be used.
4. Larger altered projects count as 1 layout.

This sounds like the easiest "diet" I have ever tried to follow! If I can do this, it will give me a jumpstart on the New Year and NOT spending. Here is my first layout from my stash! Only 49 more to go. I'll keep you all posted and I will be posting each and every layout and project so stay tuned!!

Hugs and Happy Saving!
Heather

Happy Tuesday

Morning! I think I am almost over my bout with Strep! Still drinking the tea with honey though. Going back to work tonight! Hopefully I will get a full shift or two in before I get sent home! HaHa!!

I read several blogs a day and today on Bling, they asked what our favorite site for art and culture was. For art and inspiration I turn to Flickr. ::flickr love::

There are so many things on there and when ever I need a cheer up or want some inspiration, I can always find it there.

Another sourse of inspiration is {A}!! I am truly in love with the December daily album that she is making!

Come on May!!!

May seems so far away right now! Can't wait to see this one! Anyone else a fan?

Oh the bright lights

Found this while searching you tube for a video. It's synchronized Christmas lights. Very cool! Wish I knew of one like this in our area. Enjoy!!



Hugs and Happy Hilidays,
Heather

things I am LOVING!!!

((Sorry about all of the links..I really wanted to share some pictures with you all but....blogger isn't letting me upload any of them. Seriously thinking of switching to typepad))

What do you do when it is December and you still have pumpkins sitting on your steps? LOL...you add glue and glitter and call them Christmas Pumpkins!! I had to do something with them and I wasn't ready to get rid of them yet. I'm really thinking of making them a Christmas Traditions.

Few pictures of things I am loving right now...
1. Target has these cute wooden ornaments for 99 cents and I am sooo loving them. Found the hearts and stars a few days ago and scored the tree's today!! SWEET!!!
2. This little baby was an early present from my dear husband...here's another one
3. My favorite spot here in town. Captured this picture with my new camera. It has a cool panoramic feature where it stitches two photo's together. SWEET!!
4. Our NAKED tree!! We decorated it yesterday and I'm gonna get some pictures tonight.
5. The US postal service for delivering this little baby!! Can't wait to create with it.
6. Flickr...need I say more!!

Hugs,
Heather

3 little MEN from NJ

These little babies are going out in the mail today to my 3 swap partners. They are part of the Red Velvet ornament Swap. No matter where I put them or hung them, I couldn't get a good clear picture of them. I really need to tone up my photo taking skills!! Help is appreciated from anyone willing. LOL

Hugs,
Heather