Sister of the Moon

The Month that was May

2011-06-01T12:14:00.002-04:00

1- Things I Bought Myself...make-up and candles and lots of books
2- Currently Reading..."The Book Thief"
3- Music Added to IPOD...Stevie Nicks
4- Movies I Saw..."Battle Los Angles, Kill the Irishman and The Unknown"
5- Art I Made..none
6- Something Yummy I Made...chocolate fudge cupcakes
7- Last Place I Ate Out..."Shorty's"
8- Something that Made Me Cry...
9- Something that Made Me Laugh...my sister
10- Something I Want to Remember...getting married in Las Vegas
11- Something I'm Thankful For...my Family
12- Something I'm Looking Forward To..a nice relaxing summer

Look what I Won!

2011-05-06T14:05:00.000-04:00

I won this great set of Finger Paint polishes from a contest on Sally's Beauty blog. Can't wait to try them out.

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-06T10:45:00.001-04:00

Dear God,
If roses grow in heaven then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss on her cheek and hold her for awhile. Happy Mother's Day Mom, I love you.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MY BLOGGER FRIENDS.

Viva Las Vegas

2011-05-04T14:02:00.001-04:00

Going to Las Vegas next week, staying at the Palazzo, getting married!

Of The Day

2011-04-29T09:01:00.002-04:00

Book- Evernight by Claudia Gray
Candle- Sonny&Cher- Candles by Victoria
Fragrance- Butterfly flowers
Nail polish- Tickled Pink- Sally Hansen
Peeve- people who say "These ones"
Qoute- Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Poem in Your Pocket Day.

2011-04-14T08:41:00.002-04:00

In case you didn't know, April is National Poetry Month and today is Poem in your Pocket Day. Everyone is urged to carry a poem with you today and share it with friends or co-workers.
The following poem has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. Hope you all have a favorite poem, and I hope you will share it.

Trees

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

~ Joyce Kilmer

100 Book Challenge

2011-04-03T18:04:00.000-04:00

Hi All, theses are the books I've read in March and I'm working my way through my 100 book challenge. So far this year I've read 23 books.

"Personal Demon' - Kelley Armstrong
"Prophecy of the Sisters"- Michelle Zink
"Superstitious"- R.L. Stine- his first adult novel
"Magic or Madness"- Justine Larbalestier
"Fade Out"- Racheal Caine
"Nine Coaches Waiting"- Mary Stewart- book club
"Need"- Carrie Jones

Happy Reading

Heading for Key West

2011-03-18T07:25:00.003-04:00

Finally getting away from all this snow. This is where we will be spending the next week. Sunshine and tropical drinks and palm trees.I can't wait.

The Month that was February

2011-02-28T22:08:00.003-05:00

1- Things I Bought Myself...make-up and candles and lots of books
2- Currently Reading..."The Prophecy of the Sisters"and "Superstitous"
3- Music Added to IPOD...Tori Amos
4- Movies I Saw..."Chronicles of Narnia , Red and Sanctum
5- Art I Made..several journal pages, finally
6- Something Yummy I Made...chocolate pudding with bananas
7- Last Place I Ate Out..."Applebees"
8- Something that Made Me Cry...
9- Something that Made Me Laugh...my sister
10- Something I Want to Remember...what the sun looks like
11- Something I'm Thankful For...my Family
12- Something I'm Looking Forward To..our trip to Key West

Candles by Victoria

2011-02-28T14:48:00.002-05:00

I received my order today from Candles by Victoria, check out these candle scents I got ,
Peanut butter and Banana sandwich, Maple Bacon, Flapjacks, RootBeer Float, Butter Rum Peanut butter cookie, Sprite, Nutty Candied Apple and Graham Cracker crust. I'm gonna gain ten pounds just smelling them.

100 Book Challenge

2011-02-28T11:32:00.000-05:00

Hi All, well it's the last day of February and I'm working my way through my 100 book challenge. Theses are the books I've read this month:

"Demon in My View"- Amelia Atwater Rhodes
"Fragile Eternity"- Melissa Marr
"Remember When"- J.D.Robb
"A Local Habitation"- Seanan McGuire
"Wish Club"- Kim Strickland- for my book club
"Revelations, Blue Blood series- Melissa de la Cruz
"Radiant Shadows"- Melissa Marr

Happy Reading

Books

2011-02-02T12:25:00.002-05:00

Hi ladies...I still don't have any art to show you, but I have been doing a lot of reading. I joined three reading challenges this year and so far in January I've read 9 books. Here they are:

"Masquerade" - Melissa de la Cruz
"The Yellow Lighted Bookshop"- Lewis Buzbee
"Soulless" - Gail Carriger
"Beyond the Highland Mist" -Karen Marie Moning
"City of Ashes" - Cassandra Clair
"Bloodfever"- Karen marie Moning
"Secret Vampire" - LJ Smith
"Mockingjay" -Suzanne collins
' Imitation in death'- JD Robb

One of my challenges is to read 100 books this year....wish me luck.

Hugs to all

A quick post

2011-01-14T11:43:00.002-05:00

About five months ago we had to put my mom in a nursing home. Around that time I lost all my desire to do art, so I haven;t been on here too much. I just wanted to let you ladies know that my mom passed away last night. We knew this was coming, but it's still very hard.
Please keep posting all your great art work.... maybe I'll get inspired again.

Hugs

Kitchen Disaster

2010-12-20T10:05:00.002-05:00

Okay....has anyone ever drop a can of Pam on the floor? Trust me, its not pretty. I drop a can on the kitchen floor this morning and the nozzle locked into the spray mode, so in a few seconds my floor was covered with slippery, butter flavored Pam. So I pick it up and tried to fix the nozzle, not good, it broke off....now I'm covered with buttery flavored Pam.

My kitchen floor is ceramic tile and is now like an ice skating rink. I finally threw the can into the sink where it is still "hissing" away like a buttery flavored snake. HAPPY MONDAY!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2010-11-25T17:49:00.003-05:00

What does this picture have to do with Thanksgiving? Nothing at all. I just figured you were all tired of looking at turkeys and cornucopias.

Hope you all have a happy and healthy Turkey Day.

Happy Veteran's Day!

2010-11-11T15:34:00.001-05:00

Thank you Dad, thank you grandpa and thanks to all those who fight to keep our country free.

I'm a Winner!!!!

2010-11-10T21:22:00.002-05:00

YAY!!!! I just won this beautiful painting from Missy at http://lalavagabond.blogspot.com/ Check out her blog, she is a very talented artist.

Secrets

2010-11-03T17:53:00.004-04:00

Tammy over at http://blog.tammysstudio.com/ does this great post called "Whispering Wednesday"where you tell 5 secrets about yourself. Go check out her blog, it's great.

So here are my five secrets:

I don't like driving over bridges
I love pickled pigs feet
I'm extremely vain, never leave the house without make-up and jewelry
I believe in ghost
I love playing drums in Rock Band

Hugs to all

Full Blood Moon

2010-10-22T13:42:00.002-04:00

On October 22, we'll see the full moon that folks call the Blood Moon, although some Native Americans called it the Falling Leaf Moon. Color correspondences this month are all about darkness -- black, deep purples, and dark blue. The theme carries over into gemstones, with obsidian and amethyst being strongly connected to the Blood Moon. Deities to honor in October include the wilder aspects of the gods -- Herne and Cernunnos, Mercury, and Apollo. Take some time this month to connect with the moon, and feel its energy in your spirit.

Remodeling and New baby

2010-10-16T16:02:00.004-04:00

I know that I haven't been around in a while. We are having some remodeling done. New windows being put in, carpet being pulled up and hardwood floors being put done. Some rewiring being done in the home theater and then some painting of walls. Hopefully it will all be done before the holidays.

Last week Don's daughter had her second son. 8lb 14 oz. Now we have six grand-daughters and two grand-sons.

Still have no desire to do anything creative. But I did start a book club with five other book lovers. I'm really looking forward to that. Till next time,

Hugs to all!

Where did My Passion Go????

2010-10-05T09:29:00.003-04:00

I'm so upset with my muses, they left me. This is my favorite time of year. The weather is cool and crisp, the trees are dressed in beautiful colors and it's almost Halloween. For the past six months I've had tons of ideas for Halloween mini albums and Halloween cards. I went shopping and bought all my supplies and now.....I have no desire to make anything. THIS SUCKS!
I go into my studio and try, but it's just not happening.

I did however dig out my Tarot cards, I've been reading Tarot cards off and on for several years and decided to start reading again. I also opened a Tarot blog. For those of you who are not familiar with Tarot, IT IS NOT DEMONIC and does not predict the future. The Tarot gives advise. You can take this advise or not take it.

That being said, I am offering a free reading to any of my blog friends who want one. Just email me or leave a comment.

Hopefully my muses will return soon, till then I'll just be enjoying all the great work that my blog buddies do.

Keep crafting!!!

We'll Miss You Pepper!

2010-09-23T17:47:00.002-04:00

Today was an extremely sad day. We had to put our dog Pepper to sleep. She was part of the family for 13 years.

Paper Dolls

2010-09-22T09:11:00.006-04:00

A few months ago I joined a journal'"round robin". There are seven of us and we all do a page in each others journal. This is the spread I did in Monica's journal, her theme was "childhood favorites". I was always playing with paper dolls, so I did my spread on that.

Black Hat Socierty

2010-09-16T12:40:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to share the little witches hat that I made. the photo is a little washed out, cause the brim of the hat is lime green. This one is about 10 inches high. Now I'm trying to make a bigger one to use as a centerpiece for my dining room table.

Flip side

2010-09-14T12:14:00.005-04:00

Hi Ladies, aspromised here is the other side of my Halloween accordion book. I'm loving these books, they are so much fun to make. More to come.

I Love Halloween

2010-09-08T10:35:00.005-04:00

Hi Guys....It's been awhile since I posted anything. I've been in a major dry spell. My head is just full of ideas, but when it comes to actually doing them, I just don't have the energy. I've also been on a diet, so my moods are a little off. Anyway, I'm not ready to give up Summer yet, but I love Autumn and Halloween is my favorite holiday. I created my first accordion book.... this side is whimsical Halloween and the other side (once I get it finished) will be spooky Halloween.
Sorry that the color is a little washed out, but you get the idea.

Some Journal pages

2010-08-24T15:49:00.003-04:00

Just some journal pages that I've been working on lately.

Week two

2010-08-15T14:24:00.002-04:00

This is my page for week two of Janis's 52 Q challenge. when I was little I wanted to be two things, a prima ballerina or a beatnik. What did you want to be?

Mini book of Me

2010-08-04T10:40:00.003-04:00

Hi Guys...Janis over at Pause,Dream,Enjoy is posting a weekly question and giving hints on how to make a mini book about yourself. This is going to be so much fun and you have a week to work on each question. So check out her blog, she's a sweetheart.

I've posted my first page and the tag to go with it.

The Bed from Hell.

2010-07-30T11:06:00.004-04:00

Don saw this big, four poster bed and he really had to have it. So we bought it. But in the process of putting it together, I smashed my finger (twice)....put a big gash in one of my shins and have a lump the size of a plum on the other shin....and Don smashed his toe.
We finally got the bed together, after a lot of swearing and cussing (in several languages) and when we got into bed that night...it collapsed! We ended up laughing ourselves to sleep.

For a friend

2010-07-22T08:50:00.005-04:00

A good friend of mine, who now lives in Nevada, has a sweet, nine year old grand-daughter who has Autism. She loves to receive mail so I made her this card for her and I plan to put some of those fancy shaped rubber bracelets inside the card.
Have you ladies seen these bracelets yet? I think they're adorable. They come in every shape imaginable and the kids love to trade them. They look like regular bracelets on your wrist, but when you take them off, they go right back to their original shape. Darn it!....I wanna be a kid again.

Journal pages

2010-07-19T14:26:00.004-04:00

Hi all, it's been way too hot here to work in my studio, so I went back to working in my trusty art journal. I've been away from it way too long. It's like coming back to a good friend. So here are a couple of pages I did recently. Hope you like them.

J.J. for July.

2010-07-12T08:44:00.004-04:00

Hi Guys....Hope everyone had a good week-end. Don and I had a nice relaxing week-end, Saturday night we had a nice dinner of fillet Mignon, corn- on- the cob and some wine. Then we watched "Clash of the Titans." The movie was a lot better then I anticipated.

Sunday we barbecued some ribs, had some beer then watched "The A-Team", also a pretty good movie.

I did manage to make another J.J. card for my sister, the inside says..."yes, just not as good as I use to." I'm also working on some more gifts when ever I can, it's just been so very hot and humid here and there doesn't seem to be any relief in site. Oh well, it's better then snow and ice.

Okay, I'm off to the post office to mail some packages then stopping for a Caramel Frappe at Mc Donald's, have you tried those yet? DELICIOUS!

I hope you all have a great week......Hugs!

Sorry...

2010-07-08T13:37:00.002-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted much art work lately. We were away for a few days and since we've came back the temperatures have been hovering between 95 and 100 degrees and very humid. My studio is up stairs and even with the AC on, that room tends to be very warm. So I've just been getting in a lot of reading time, which I'm enjoying.

If any of you are looking for some good mystery books try reading some by Harlen Coben. He has some really good books. Right now I'm reading his book "Caught". He';s a great writer, if you like mysteries. I may be a little partial, because most of his books take place in the area of NJ where I grew up. LOL.

Too many choices

2010-07-05T20:19:00.002-04:00

We just went out for ice cream and I asked for a vanilla cone, the server said, "What kind?' I said "Vanilla" she said,"We have vanilla, creamy vanilla, classic vanilla, golden vanilla, original vanilla, vanilla bean, french vanilla and New England vanilla." So I said " I'll have maple walnut." Come on...do we really need 8 varieties of vanilla ice cream???

Drama Queen

2010-06-28T11:09:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone. I hope you all had a great week-end. This is my latest piece, the color is a little washed out, it's a lot deeper in person. I added one of my handmade tulle flowers and some black lace. With six grand-daughters, I'm sure one of them will earn this piece, as well as the title.

Chocolate Luau

2010-06-27T16:56:00.001-04:00

The Chocolate Luau was great. They had a chocolate fountain with marshmallows, pineapple, sponge cake and rice krispie treats. There was also some really hot and spicy chocolate called Volcano bark. My favorites were the chocolate covered gummy bears. And best of all, everyone left with a gift bag filled with chocolate.

Pretty and Practical

2010-06-25T10:50:00.006-04:00

Hi Guys....I just finished my first altered clothespin. It's 9 inches tall and can be used to hold notes, recipes or a picture. I still need to decorate the back, but this is it so far. I hope you like it.

J.J. for June

2010-06-23T12:19:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is having a great week. It's really hot and humid in New England today, but I refuse to complain. Summer is way too short here, so I'll enjoy every bit of it.
So...here's my latest J.J. card. She will be on her way to my sister. I send my sister a card a month, she loves receiving cards and I love sending them.

Enjoy the rest of your week, see you soon.

Happy Solstice!

2010-06-21T08:54:00.002-04:00

Summer time and the livin is easy.......happy solstice everyone.

Owl

2010-06-18T19:24:00.002-04:00

Hi Guys....I just wanted to show you all my latest creation, my orange owl. I used some Prima bling, some antique buttons ,some Prima flowers and a handmade flower. Hope you like him.

A Work of Art

2010-06-15T17:47:00.001-04:00

Has anyone watched the new show on Bravo called "Work of Art"? The person who's art I liked the best was the first person voted off. What does that say about me? LOL

Journal page swap

2010-06-15T13:05:00.002-04:00

I was just recently in a Journal Page swap over on Your Paper Pantry and my partner likes Halloween so this was the page I did for her.

Baby JillyBean

2010-06-10T13:04:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, just wanted to show you another card, this one is for my youngest grand-daughter, Jillian. We call her JillyBean, so that's what I named my card.

Katrina

2010-06-09T08:20:00.003-04:00

Meet Katrina, a sweet little Goth Girl from Tiddly Inks stamps. I had so much fun making this card. I just think she is so cute.

Another card

2010-06-02T11:58:00.004-04:00

Hi All....hope everyone had a nice holiday week-end. I know I did....I ate way too much food. Anyway I've been making cards like crazy so here is another one for one of my grand-daughters. Hope you like it.

A Very Merry Un-Birthday

2010-05-30T15:55:00.003-04:00

Hi all.....hope you are all having a great holiday week-end. I just wanted to share my latest card with you. I made this one for my cousin. Hope you like it.

Yvette

2010-05-27T10:13:00.002-04:00

Meet Yvette, she is the first in a series of tags that I'm making called "Story Tags". Each tag has a pocket in the back of the tag that has a little story about the image on the tag. Yvette's story is about her being a Paris showgirl.
Hope you are all having a great week.

Happy Monday

2010-05-24T08:00:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone...hope you all had a good week-end. Our weather was beautiful so we barbecued all week-end. We were supposed to do some landscaping along the side of the house, but Don fell while taking out the recycling bin. He wasn't hurt bad, but he bruised up his knees pretty bad, so he wasn't in the mood to landscape.

Here's another card for one of my grand-daughters. Hope you all have a good week.

Pocket card and book marks

2010-05-20T09:45:00.004-04:00

Here is another book mark that I made and the pocket card I made to put the book marks in. I'm sending this card to my oldest grand-daughter, cause she loves to read....takes after Grandma Joyce. ;)

Queen of Hearts

2010-05-18T08:07:00.002-04:00

I just recently saw the Tim Burton movie, "Alice in Wonderland." I like Tim Burton's movies and I love Alice in Wonderland, but I wasn't sure how the two would mix. The movie was just OK, nothing spectacular but it did inspire my Alice book mark and this Queen of Hearts card.

Book Mark

2010-05-17T16:24:00.002-04:00

Janis at Pause, Dream,Enjoy is having another challenge. This one is for book marks, so here's my entry.

J.J. for the month of May

2010-05-13T12:22:00.003-04:00

J.J.'s back...this is the second card in my calendar girl series. Hope you like her.

I'm entering J.J. in the S2G challenge.

Colored with Prisma pencils
Martha Stewart lace punch
Bows from AC Moore

ATC

2010-05-12T09:07:00.002-04:00

This is the ATC that I created for the challenge at Pause, Dream, Enjoy. This is Janis's first challenge so join in the fun.

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-07T23:11:00.001-04:00

Hello my friends....I'll be spending the week-end in NJ with my Mom and my sons and their families. So I just want to wish you all a very Happy Mother's Day. Hope you all have a great one.

Hugs to you all.

Oooh LaLa

2010-05-06T15:13:00.002-04:00

Another card, this one was a digital stamp from Paper Make-up.

Twilight Mini

2010-05-05T15:59:00.008-04:00

I just finished making this mini for my grand-niece Lily. Hope she likes it.

Cinco De Mayo

2010-05-05T11:08:00.003-04:00

Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone. I plan on making some cards, doing some reading, then having enchiladas and Mexican beer for dinner tonight. Then watching "Happy Town", great new show, have you seen it yet? How are you spending your Cinco de Mayo?

Enjoy your day!

Meet J.J.

2010-04-27T08:06:00.004-04:00

This is my latest card. I'd like to introduce J.J. she's a real character, she is one of the digital stamps from Bugaboo stamps. You will be seeing more of J.J. because she is from the calendar girl collection so I'll be making a card a month featuring her.

She is colored with Prisma color pencils
Handmade flower

hope you all are having a fantastic Tuesday.
Hugs!!!!

Altered clipboard

2010-04-21T15:36:00.006-04:00

Here's a clipboard that I altered using some decorative paper
Prima flowers
Joanne's Lace
"Creepy Cakes" digital stamp from The Greeting Farm that I colored with Prisma colored pencils. Then I added some fibers, black tulle and heart charm on the top.

New Challenge

2010-04-20T09:03:00.005-04:00

This is the card I made for the challenge at The Play Date Cafe, and the OCC Challenge.

Paper- from a friend
Lace- Joanne"s fabric
Butterfly- Two Peas
Glimmer mist- Bronze & Mimosa

Thankful

2010-04-18T11:43:00.006-04:00

I love my laptop...all my friends live in there!

This is a "shout out" to all you lovely, sexy, talented ladies out there. I just love turning on my laptop every morning and seeing all the fantastic things you all create. Not only are you all so talented, but you are all so giving. You are willing to share all your secrets and techniques.

I am inspired and in awe of every single one of you. I love you all and consider you all my sisters.

YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!!!

S2G Challenge

2010-04-15T11:18:00.003-04:00

I'm entering this card in "Shirley"s Two Girls"challenge.
Paper- Wild Saffron by K&Company
Prisma Color Pencils
Distressed with Vintage Photo

Somethings I've made recently

2010-04-09T16:08:00.004-04:00

I made these baskets out of three pieces of decorative paper. They were so much fun to decorate and fill with goodies.

The little birdhouses are made from one sheet of decorative paper and they are also boxes. One side of the roof opens so you can put candies or goodies inside. The house on the left is filled with Dove chocolates, my favorite.

My Day

2010-04-02T08:17:00.002-04:00

Today I am going out shopping, then I'm going to stop at Barnes&Noble to browse the books and to sit and have a cappuccino. Then tonight, out to dinner.

A good way to spend my birthday.

2010-03-28T15:15:00.002-04:00

I spent the last week in N.J. because my Dad was in the hospital with pneumonia. Just got home Friday and Saturday my Mom went into the hospital. It might be awhile before I'm back to blogging, so bear with me.

I'm Back!

2010-03-16T16:08:00.002-04:00

The wedding was great. Everyone had a fantastic time, despite the weather. North Jersey had a nor"easter all week-end. Seven inches of rain and hurricane force winds. It usually takes 20 mins. to get from NJ to NY, but it took us 2 and a half hours because of flooding. Instead of 4 and half hours to get home, it took us 9 hours. But it was worth every minute.
I'll be posting more pictures soon.

Blog break

2010-03-09T18:38:00.002-05:00

I'll be taking a little blog break starting today. I'm going to N.J. for my son's wedding. I am so looking forward to seeing family members that I haven't seen in years. Plus, three of my grand-daughters are in the wedding, can't wait to see how cute they look.

I plan on doing a lot of eating, drinking and dancing. I'll be back sometime next week.

Stay happy and healthy.
Hugs,
Joyce

Biorhythms

2010-03-07T19:32:00.002-05:00

Ok....so I guess my biorhythms must be pretty low today. I was in my studio today and went to sit in the chair, but the chair wasn't there and I fell on my ass.
My studio also has slanted ceilings on one side of the room and I wasn't paying attention and walked right into it. Then I roasted a chicken for dinner tonight and for some odd reason, I grabbed the handles of the roasting pan without using potholders.
So now, I'm sitting on my couch with a glass of wine and Russell Stover chocolate...I think I deserve that much.

Hope your day was better than mine.

Journal spreads

2010-03-06T10:44:00.005-05:00

Haven't been art journaling for a while now and I miss it. So here are a couple of quick spreads I did recently. Also, a freind of mine wanted to see a picture of my first art sale, so I've included that too. It's called "Broken Wings".

Have a great week-end.

RAK {random act of kindness}

2010-03-04T14:12:00.002-05:00

I am so excited, I just won a RAK from Marlene at http://uniquelyella.blogspot.com. Check out her blog, she is awesome. Thank you so much Marlene.

The Month that was February

2010-03-02T20:11:00.002-05:00

The Month that was February

1- Things I Bought Myself....art supplies, clothes, jewelry
2- Currently Reading..."Rosemary and Rue", Beautiful Creatures".
3- Music Added to IPOD...Enya
4- Movies I Saw..."Fourth Kind", Daybreakers", "Legion", "From Paris with Love"
5- Art I Made..Valentine mini albums
6- Something Yummy I Made....nothing...on a diet.
7- Last Place I Ate Out..."Taipei and Tokyo"
8- Something that Made Me Cry... the devastation in Haiti
9- Something that Made Me Laugh...the movie "From Paris with Love"
10- Something I Want to Remember...how lucky I am.
11- Something I'm Thankful For...Don's love
12- Something I'm Looking Forward To..my son's wedding.

Glad to be back

2010-03-02T12:32:00.002-05:00

Hi guys.....I am so glad to be back in blogland. On Thursday night NH experienced hurricane force wind and heavy snow. The wind was clocked at 91 miles per hour in some areas. Needless to say this knocked down trees and power lines. We were without power, without heat and without running water for four and a half days. All the hotels were filled, so we just roughed it out. I was literally gathering buckets of snow to melt so we could flush our toilets.
I have a new found respect for our ancestors, we take so much for granted. Anyway, I'll be making another post as soon as I get caught up on emails.

Hugs...missed you all

2010-02-23T11:34:00.002-05:00

Hi Guys,
We've been really busy lately, trying to get our home theater done. It's almost finished. Now it's just a matter of decorating with movie posters and some other wall art.
I managed to do a vintage "skinny page". In case you haven't figured it out yet....I have a very short attention span, I get bored very easily. This is why I usual read three or four books at the same time, it's also the reason that I don't stick to one genre in art. I just want to try everything. I have so many projects floating around in my head that I want to try. Is this a bad thing? I don't think so. I guess I just have a restless soul.

Anyway, I hope you are all healthy and doing what makes you happy.

Hugs!!!

Free Digital stamps

2010-02-17T17:35:00.001-05:00

InStyle Stamps is giving away a choice of two adorable digital stamps. Check them out here:http://instylestampsblog.blogspot.com.

New card

2010-02-16T14:21:00.003-05:00

Hi guys....hope you all had a great Valentine's Day. We are in the middle of another snow storm, so I'm definitely thinking Spring!!!! I thought this card would be really cute for Mother's Day or Easter.
I bought these cute rubber stamps that have quotes from children under the age of twelve. I used one for the sentiment on this card. I just love the quotes from little kids.
Hugs to all

Decorated box

2010-02-10T10:10:00.003-05:00

Hi All......this is a cardboard box that I decorated and a card for my sister.

Journal page

2010-02-09T10:04:00.002-05:00

Okay....I finally tried my hand at a Teesha Moore page. At first I didn't like it, but I have to admit that it was fun. You're actually taking a beautiful image and making it cartoon- like. I felt like Dr. Frankenstein creating a monster.

I will definitely do "more" pages like this, no pun intended. LOL

Another mini

2010-02-08T08:49:00.006-05:00

This is my latest mini. This one is for me and my "Louisanna Man".

2010-02-02T15:37:00.006-05:00

I bought these little metal mailboxes for a dollar at Target. Then I decorated them and made a mini album to fit inside.

February

2010-02-01T14:53:00.002-05:00

According to pagan legend, the month of February derives it name from the Roman goddess Februs, mother of Mars and the patroness of love. So therefore the month of February is the month of passion and love. But....did you know that February was also:

Adopt a rescued rabbitt month
American Heart month
Grapefruit month
Library lovers month
Sweet potato month and
Spunky Old Broads month......yay for February!!!!

The Month that was January

2010-01-31T14:17:00.003-05:00

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.

2010-01-29T19:27:00.001-05:00

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

Addictions

2010-01-29T11:07:00.003-05:00

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

2010-01-28T16:23:00.001-05:00

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

Cards

2010-01-27T16:16:00.004-05:00

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

2010-01-26T11:53:00.001-05:00

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

Book Review

2010-01-25T11:37:00.003-05:00

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

2010-01-24T19:03:00.002-05:00

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!

2010-01-15T20:37:00.002-05:00

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.

2010-01-14T09:42:00.001-05:00

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

2010-01-09T15:57:00.007-05:00

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

2010-01-07T13:24:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-04T21:07:00.002-05:00

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.

2010-01-04T08:21:00.004-05:00

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

2010-01-03T18:44:00.005-05:00

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!

2010-01-03T18:14:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-02T13:05:00.003-05:00

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

2010-01-01T17:42:00.002-05:00

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!!!!

New Favorite toy

2009-12-31T15:10:00.002-05:00

Oh....I forgot to tell you guys about my new favorite toy. Don gave me a Sony Reader, and I love it.This reader holds thousands of books and it's the size of a standard paperback book but only 1/4 inch thick. I've already got about 15 books loaded, I just download them from the internet.
It's great because one of those books is Stephen King's "Under the Dome", which is about 1500 pages long. So now I'm going to load the 100 books that I'm going to read for my 2010 Challenge.

I love new toys, now I'm just waiting for my new camera to arrive.
Well, I wish you all a Happy, Healthy New Year and thank you all for being my friend...I treasure you all.

Sister of the Moon

The Month that was May

Look what I Won!

Happy Mother's Day

Dear God,If roses grow in heaven then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss on her cheek and hold her for awhile. Happy Mother's Day Mom, I love you.

Viva Las Vegas

Of The Day

Poem in Your Pocket Day.

100 Book Challenge

Heading for Key West

The Month that was February

Candles by Victoria

100 Book Challenge

Books

A quick post

Kitchen Disaster

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Veteran's Day!

I'm a Winner!!!!

Secrets

Full Blood Moon

Remodeling and New baby

Where did My Passion Go????

We'll Miss You Pepper!

Paper Dolls

Black Hat Socierty

Flip side

I Love Halloween

Some Journal pages

Week two

Mini book of Me

The Bed from Hell.

For a friend

Journal pages

J.J. for July.

Sorry...

Too many choices

Drama Queen

Chocolate Luau

Pretty and Practical

J.J. for June

Happy Solstice!

Owl

A Work of Art

Journal page swap

Baby JillyBean

Katrina

Another card

A Very Merry Un-Birthday

Yvette

Happy Monday

Pocket card and book marks

Queen of Hearts

Book Mark

J.J. for the month of May

ATC

Happy Mother's Day

Oooh LaLa

Twilight Mini

Cinco De Mayo

Meet J.J.

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New Challenge

Thankful

S2G Challenge

Somethings I've made recently

My Day

I'm Back!

Blog break

Biorhythms

Journal spreads

RAK {random act of kindness}

The Month that was February

Glad to be back

Free Digital stamps

New card

Decorated box

Journal page

Another mini

February

Dear God,
If roses grow in heaven then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss on her cheek and hold her for awhile. Happy Mother's Day Mom, I love you.