Monthly Contest at Serendipity!

Just thought I would share an awesome monthly Serendipity contest that started today. The Sponsors this month is Serendipity and Core'dinations. The grand prize is worth $75.00 and the runners up get a $40.00 Core'dinations paper pack. For more info and to get started look here.

We are also having an Happily Ever after crop August 21st with pre crops starting the 14th. The Dt has worked very hard coming up with games and challenges to make this an very enchanting crop. As always each game and challenge will have a RAK and there will be a Queen of the crop who will get an awesome prize.Check out the Message Board for more info and get dressed up for our up and coming crop. See you there!

Serendipity Scrapbooks August Kit!

This is my last month on Serendipity Scrapbooks Design Team. I have been on it for a year and am going to miss it BUT, Kristen has asked me to stay on the Events Coordinator. That means I am in charge of having fun at Serendipity Scrapbooks and I promise we will have a ball. This month I worked with the "I deserve it all kit"as always Kristen did an awesome job with these kits. I loved this kit so much that I used it all except for a few scraps left over. I created 4 layouts, a card and an Art board that I will be using for Sydney's art work. She needs something she is always taping pictures every where.

The next crop at Serendipity will me the last weekend in August which is the 21st and the pre crops will start the 14th. We have some great things planned so clear your weekend and tie up the kids so you can come play. I will post more about this when I can...

I want to take a minute and say thank you to everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers said for me and my family. This is going to be the hardest thing I have ever went through so bare with me if I go missing. I am just taking care of things that need to be done and spending as much time as I can with my momma. Thanks for stopping by!

The Calm before the Storm....

I should have known that things were going to smoothly to actually let myself believe that my mom had finally beat cancer because all of us know that cancer fights dirty.

In my previous post you know that my mom has been fighting cancer and has already underwent 2 surgeries this year and lots of hospitalizations and complications. She was finally over 100lbs and we were ready to do the last surgery which was her lung. The doctor wanted her rescanned so he knew exactly where and how big before he went into remove it. Then we got the scan back....it showed possible growth in the brain. The doctor wasn't sure if it was in the brain or left over from her larynx. They did an MRI last Friday.

Yesterday we went to the doctor to find out what the MRI said....My mom not only has one spot on here brain she has two. She has one in her left Cerebellum and one in the cerebrum. The doctor said her only option now is radiation that will hopefully shrink it but there is no way to remove it.

As you can guess there was lots of tears. Me and my oldest sister were able to hold it together while mom feel apart. I have never seen my mother cry like this and it was all I could do to keep myself from crumbling right in front of her.

Our baby sister didn't do so well which was expected, she just lost her dad in Feb. and now momma, She is just mad at the world and I am so worried at what she will do to herself when mom is gone but at the moment I just don't have the strength to try and save her from herself again. I need to deal with my pain and figure out how to explain this to my children. I have no idea how to do it!

Okay, I am going to stop before I get all of you crying with me!
Thank you all so much for visiting my blog and don't leave things left unsaid!

So much to share!

I can not believe its been this long since I have blogged. I have been staying busy and have so much to to share. A few weekends ago Jason took me and the kids to Atlanta overnight. We took the kids to Medieval Times and they had so much fun. Sydney has found a new love and has decided she is going to be a Knight. Before we headed home Jason took me to IKEA to get the bookshelf I have been wanting for my scrap room. This was our first trip to Ikea and wow I could spend all day there. They have storage for everything. Next time we go it will be without kids and we will take Jason's Blazer so we can get more stuff. Here is my Beautiful Book Shelf! I need more baskets for it but this works for now!Now lets talk Pink Paislee, I have been in love with their products since there first line. So when I saw they had a warehouse sale I jumped on it. You payed $45.00 and got something like $150.00 worth of products. I have never bought a box of just stuff that you didn't know what you were getting but since I knew I would love anything they sent I went for it. I am so happy I did!!!! I received a box full of goodies, 45 Sheets pattern Paper, 10 speciality sheets, 2 things of ribbons, brads, and chipboard, 2 stamp sets, 6 Letter sticker sheets and 6 sets or rub ons and none of these the same. If you look at the pictures the sheet on top is from their new Valentine line, Yummy!!!Since I got all this amazing stuff I had to play with it a little, So here is my first layout out of my Goodies! This is one of my favorites so far I think. I love how it all matches so well.Also Jason has been gone a lot and now he is in Brazil and what other way to pass the time then scrap. I have been having so much fun! I have done Several layouts but I am only going to share a few and then I will share more later.

This Layout is of Kristin, We were goofing off on the boat when I snapped this picture. It would be perfect for a Frito's Ad.

These other 2 I did for an online crop this weekend at Life Preservers. They had some great challenges but there was no way I was going to get them all done so I took my time and had fun with the ones I got to.

This is my Sydney being her wonderful self. This was taken at my nephews birthday party. They had put cokes and ice in a big pool so Sydney decided to go Bobbing for cokes while Daddy sits there and watches her. I walked up and this is what I saw. It was just luck I had my Camera in hand.This one is of the kids jumping on the Trampoline at Pa's house. Okay I am done for now. I think I have typed enough. Thank You so much for stopping by!!!!

Happy 4th Everyone!

What a beautiful day it is to celebrate the 4th. I hope all of you are enjoying the day with your friends and families. We are going to Jason's Aunt and Uncles house as we do every year. We have a cook out then lay a quilt out on their front lawn and watch the towns big fire work show. We don't do our own because exploding things and my kids don't mix well.

I have been very busy over at Serendipity Scrapbooks hosting the Last Serendipity Scrapper Standing. It has been so much fun and the ladies in the challenge have blown me away with their scrapping skills. This is one reason among many that I have not been able to post this months Serendipity Alter Kit. This Kit is so girly and it was perfect for me since I have mostly girls in my family. I created the Mini album for my niece Jessica because it was just to perfect for her. The title through out the album says,"Don't hate me because I am Beautiful" and if you know Jessica this fits her to a "T".

You have to admit that the Boa and that big Butterfly are just adorable. Even my cat Gypsy likes the boa, I had to keep chasing her down to get it away from her.

I also created 2 Layouts, 2 cards and a small gift bag. Here are the layouts and the bag, I will share the cards later.

This Layout is of my little sister when she did Dance. The paper was just perfect for these pictures. The swirl below the pictures is a transparency that came in the kit. I covered it with Tim Holtz Crackle Paint and then added Diamond glaze. This is now one of my favorite Techniques. I did a picture frame this way also, and I will share that later also.

Thanks for stopping by and please have a safe and fun 4th.

Last Serendipity Scrapper Standing!

I meant to post this before now but have been busy getting it set up. Better late than never!

I am hosting Last Serendipity Scrapper Standing at Serendipity Scrapbooks. I know a lot of you have seen and played in contest like this before. I also know that the whole Quantity vs Quality thing throws people off. I promise that this contest will be as fair as it can get. Just check it out and give it a try. The first challenge starts in the morning and you can sign up through the first challenge but after that there will be no sign ups.

Here is some more info that I out on the Message board! Check out the prizes!

Welcome to the Last Serendipity Scrapper Standing. If you like fast paced challenges and think you can out last, out scrap and out play with the best of them, than this is the contest for you.

LSSS will start on June 15th and go through July 17th. And of course there will be no challenges on July 4th so we can all have the day to celebrate with our families. Challenges will be posted every other day. You will then try to get as many layouts done of this challenge as you can because there will be an elimination at the end of each challenge.We have AMAZING prizes. First Prize will consist of a package worth $ 75-$100; Second Prize will be $50-$75 and Third Prize will be a value of $35-$50 So far the prize packages will include Glitz, Hambly, Kaisercraft and SEI and we have some more lined up.

If you can hang with the best and you think you are top scrapper then sign up now. If you don’t know about it and are a little scared then sign up anyway a good push is all you need. Oh! and by the way no one will be eliminated on the first challenge. We will let you get hooked before we let you go So what are you waiting for sign up now. Please sign up on the sign up thread! Thanks!!!!

I have also posted the rules and a supply list. Its all under Last Serendipity Scrapper area!

Kinda late but here they are!!!!

I am so sorry that I haven't posted this months layouts for Serendipity but life happens and it gets busy quick around here! So with out farther ado here is my layouts for this month! I really loved this kit and used almost all of it! Its June's "Just Enough Please" and trust me its plenty!We also have a Stay-acation Crop going on over at Serendipity this weekend. There is already pre crop challenges up and the rest of the challenges will be posted on Friday. You should really join in because we really know how to throw a good crop and Kristen really knows how to put things on sale and gives awesome prizes. Hopefully I will see you there.

Serendipity June Kit Sneak Peeks!

With everything that has been going on with my mom there has been very little me time and very little to smile about. So when I opened up the box and seen the kit Kristen had but together and sent me I was so happy and it really made me smile for the first time in weeks and it also meant that I got some me time! It felt so good to just sit down and scrap and let everything else drift away for a little while. I loved this kit so much that I used almost all of it!

I worked with the June" Just Enough Please Kit" and here are a few sneak peeks for you!
Thanks for stopping by and make sure you come back on the first to see all my creations with the kit!

Pre Order Basic Grey!

I just wanted to jump on real fast and let you in on a great thing! Beginning TOMORROW May 20th @ 9 AM PST and 12 pm EST the NEW Basic Grey Lines will be available for pre order in the Serendipity Store! Get them while you can, these are a hot item and by pre ordering them you guarantee yours! I have heard that these lines are to drool over so Get them while they are hot!!!!

Going ons!!!!

I hope everyone had a great and wonderful Mothers Day! With everything that my mother has been going through, Mothers Day was so much more important this year. I am truly blessed to still have my mother with me and I am so much more thankful for her everyday! Then yesterday she had go back into the hospital from complications from the surgery. Its nothing to bad and hopefully she will be coming home today.

Here is a card and matching bag I made her for Mothers Day, for some reason I am really into my card an bag matching. I guess its the OCD in me!

I also wanted to remind everyone that Serendipity has the May Meyhem going on this whole month with lots a sale and a new challenge or game everyday! It has been lots of fun! And Bingo will be starting today so you need to head over fast and get your list sent to me!

Also Come join us at Scrapperie this weekend as we celebrate with our Spring Into Summer Crop! Starting at noon on Thursday, May 14th, we'll have challenges, games and some other fun surprises to keep you scrapping all weekend long.

The majority of the challenges will be listed Thursday and Friday, but all crop challenges won't be due until Monday night at midnight- so you'll have plenty of time to finish them. The rest of the weekend will be filled with games, contests and other great activities that you won't want to miss out on! So, mark your calendars and invite your friends (because you just might win) and be here to celebrate as we Spring Into Summer.

I really hope to see you all at both of these wonderful crops. You really don't want to miss out on the chance to win. The prizes are awesome!!!!!

Serendipity May Kit "Just Enough"

As I promised here is all my creations for the Serendipity May"Just Enough Please" Kit. This kit is full of awesome yummy-ness. I created 3 layouts and 3 of my "best yet" cards. I love how all the pattern paper in this it works so well together. Also if you like some of the stuff you see but don't want the whole Kit, Kristen has added some mini kits but I am pretty sure that you should get them now because they won't last long!

Another thing going on over at Serendipity is May Meyhem a month long crop! I know when it starts getting pretty out side that we all tend to neglect our scrapping and the mojo seems to be missing. Well this crop is just what you and your mojo need. There will be games, Daily Challenges, Random challenges, Sales and Blue Light Specials. The Design team has come up with some awesome challenges and I know that all scrappers like a good challenge. So head on over there and pick up your cool blinkie and join in on the fun. Oh! and don't forget to sign up for Bingo! I am hosting it once again and its always lots of fun! See you there!!!!!!

Serendipity May Kit Peek!

Before I give you a little peek I want to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and prayers you have said for my mother and me. I have always said scrappers are the kindest people I have ever met and you all proved it once again. My mother is feeling better and has made a really fast recovery so far. Yesterday when I was up there with her its the most I have seen her smile in a long time. Hopefully she will get to come home in the morning.

Now for the peeks. I designed with the "May Just Enough Kit" and trust me there is plenty in this kit to play for awhile! Kristen has just packed these kits full of yummy-ness. The peeks just give you a taste of whats really in the kit. So enjoy and when you are done head over to Serendipity to get yours ordered before they ship! I am sure these will not last long.

I hope you like these very small but yummy peeks. I will share the full pictures and other creations on the first so make sure to stop back by to see it all. Have a great day!