The Month that was January

1- Things I Bought Myself....supplies for mini albums and make-up.
2- Currently Reading..." Vendetta", "Spirit in the Wires" and "Tempest Rising".
3- Music Added to IPOD...some classical music
4- Movies I Saw..."Avatar", "Armored" and "Sherlock Holmes"
5- Art I Made..mini albums
6- Something Yummy I Made....red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.
7- Last Place I Ate Out...Wendy's
8- Something that Made Me Cry... the devastation in Haiti
9- Something that Made Me Laugh...my grand-daughters
10- Something I Want to Remember...to be grateful.
11- Something I'm Thankful For...my health
12- Something I'm Looking Forward To..my son's wedding.

Louise at www.zettibetti.blogspot.com is hosting a great give-away, check it out.

Addictions

Yes....I'm an addict! I'm addicted to making mini albums. They are so much fun to make and give as gifts. Especially when you have a sister, 3 daughters - in- law and 6 grand- daughters that enjoy receiving them. Mini albums are a fun addiction.

My other addiction is art journaling. Art journaling centers me, balances me, stimulates and calms me at the same time. I not only like to journal....I need to art journal. If I couldn't do art in my journals I would suffocate from stress, anxiety and boredom. Well....maybe not boredom, because I always have my # 1 addiction, which is books.

Anyway, mini albums are for fun and mostly for other people. On the other hand, art journaling is a necessity and its for me and only me.

Above is a picture of my lastest art journal that I just finished decorating. I choose the center picture because I have the same tatoo only mine is on my left shoulder.

For Amy

I made another easel card. This one is going to my grand-daughter Amy who just turned four.

Cards

I've decided to try making greeting cards...again! I was inspired by all the cute cards that Janis makes at http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com. Check them out ,there realy adorable.

Anyway I decided to make an easel card. This is just a prototype I made up real fast. Hope you like it.

Vintage Give-away

Hey Guys....check out the beautiful vintage give-away at http://missgracieshouse.blogspot.com
Her blog is awesome.

Book Review

I just finished Dan Brown's "Lost Symbol". I've read the Di Vinci Code and Angels and Demons and also saw both movies. I loved both books and enjoyed both movies. But Lost Symbols just Blew me away. In my opinion it is the best one of the three. If you haven't read the first two, that's okay because this book stands alone.
Even though these books are fictional, Dan Brown throws in so many facts that I've taken notes while reading each book and I've learn so much. I love reading novels, but it's such an extra bonus when you can come away from a book learning something.
Highly recommended!!!

Sherlock Holmes

I've always been a big fan of Sherlock Holmes....especially with Jeremy Brett, so I was not really thrilled with the chose of Robert Downing Jr. and Judd Law. But we saw the movie last night and I loved it. Both R.D.J and Jude Law did a fantastic job, in my opinion. There was action, comedy and a plot. Worth seeing.

Road trip!

Heading to New Jersey tomorrow for my Christmas visit and for my future daughter-in-laws bridal shower. My youngest son is getting married in March to a real sweet girl. I'm really lucky because I have three great daughters-in-law.....I love them to pieces.

My heart goes out to our neighbors in Haiti. They are the poorest nation in the western hemisphere and they need our help. TO DONATE $10 TO RED CROSS FOR PEOPLE UB HAITI JUST TEXT THE WORD HAITI TO 90999!. It will just charge to your cell bill!

Mini for Amanda

This is a mini album I made for my grand-daughter. I love making these things!! I took these pictures with my new camera. I plan to take a bunch of pictures when I go to NJ next week-end.

Book Review

TITHE, by Holly Black

This is my first book review and I really wanted to like this book. The concept was good.....entering the realm of scary, evil, fairies seemed like a new twist. The book started out great, some really interesting characters. However, the interesting characters were the humans, the fairies in the book seemed very flat and dull.
I really had a hard time finishing it.

Avatar

We went to see the movie "Avatar" in Imax and 3D. Fantastic movie, can't wait to see it again. I don't like going to the the movies because I hate to sit still for too long, I have a lot of nervous energy, but this is one of those movies that you have to see on the big screen, especially the first time. I highly recommend it.

It's Monday! What are you reading? (January 4, 2010)

It's Monday! What are you reading? (January 4, 2010)

It's Monday and these are the books I'm reading for J-Kaye's book challenge.

1-Tithe, by Holly Black
2- Spirit in the Wires, by Charles de Lint.

What are you reading?

Brought to you byJ-Kaye's Book Blog

Mini album

I've been so busy making mini albums for Christmas gifts but last night I decided to make this little one for myself. It was so much fun to make and it's made out of toilet tissue rolls. In each slot there is a tag for pictures and or journaling. These little guys are addictive.

All Good Sunday!

Today is the day to look back over the past week and remember all the good things. Then, look ahead into next week and see all th good things to come.

Now you can rest...because your creation is perfect and you are satisfied that all is good.

Lighten Up Saturday

Today is a day to play. Feel as free as you did when you were a child. Play...have fun...find your bliss and live it! Dance, sing, skip, whistle. Color in a coloring book, play board games, do a puzzle, just have fun.

Hugs to all, I'm off to play Clue with Don and his son.

Good Feelings Friday

Today as you move through your day ,give all your attention to how you're feeling. Keep filling yourself up with good feelings. Fill your day with what ever makes you feel good. Listen to your favorite song, buy your favorite lunch, call a favorite friend. Do things that you love and that make you feel good. Be good to yourself.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!