Coming out of the closet .....

This has been a really difficult week for me. We have had our Little Man on a waiting list to see a Child Neurologist for about FIVE months. Monday we were lucky enough to get a cancellation and went to see this Dr. and our little boy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We were told we would probably get this diagnosis from a few professionals that we deal with but I have to say that I think I was secretly hoping that the Dr. would tell us we were BONKERS and he was just a late bloomer and that we just needed to be patient. I have been slowly wrapping my brain around this (with much difficulty because when it comes RIGHT down to it-I really don't SEE the autism-I just see my beautiful, little, quirky boy.)

Anyway, the crying is over (I hope). My pity party has ended. Sorry I didn't send out invitations for this-I really couldn't deal with talking about it and NOTHING anyone could say was going to make me feel any better or less bitter. And I KNOW it's not the worse thing in the world that could happen to a family but this little guy is our EVERYTHING and I HATE to think he will ever have to struggle especially at such an early age.

Today is a new day though. We will be getting treatment and will do anything to help him flourish. I am sorry if I caused anyone to worry with my absence, I think I spotted my old self in the mirror this morning and am going to invite her back.

Happy Hockey Day!

Am I a hockey fan?? Not really. But I am a proud Canadian and as a Nation, we love Hockey. SO I am happy to celebrate it (plus I have a feeling I am on my way to being a 'hockey Mom'. Yikes! I better learn more about it!)

The reason for my post is my new LO done for Just Cre8 with the March scrap pack.

You can check it out here: http://www.justcre8.com/kits/2009/mar/mar09sp.html

'Happiness is a journey & not a destination"

Thanks for popping by!

Mixer #7 is up and my FAVE LO EV-AH!!

Woot! Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!



I can't believe we are on MIxer #7 already!!!??!! Where is the year GOING??



Please be sure to check it out here: http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/02/mixer-7.html

My Teamates have out done themselves-AGAIN!!
AND AND AND!! If you participate in this month's mixer's don't forget to link to your blog for a chance to win a FAB prize from SCRAPSHOTZ!!
(you can see it HERE: http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-sponsor-commanditaire-de.html )

Check it out!!

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Here is my LO for the Mixer#7 reveal.

'Happy Birthday to you'

I have got to say-I am TEARING through my svraps this month and it feels SO GREAT to be using the scrap supplies I am hoarding!!

pps-scraps-Autumn Leaves, Scenic Route, Sass Lass

CS-Bazzill, Prism kraft

ribbon/felt-Basic Grey, Creative Cafe

Foam alpha stickers-$1 store ;)

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This is a NO pattern paper LO (which is INSANE for a PAPER addict like me!!)

I used ALOT of Daisy D's last line (I think this line might have been the beginning of the end for them.. :( ) I hope you like it too.

Everything you see here is a sticker, die cut, rubon (all DD's) or doodle and I LOVE THIS LO!!!

Felt is creative cafe, Heidi Swapp.

Thanks for stopping by!! :)

Busy weekend (New work :) )

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I am SO BUMMED. I have been trying to get my hair cut since the begining of the year (this is my THIRD attempt) I thought today was the day and-NOPE!!! My re-sheduled appt is NEXT Tuesday. YIKES! I am SO glad I didn't go all the way in town for it and called ahead to verify.

I have some YUMMY new LOs to share.

I have been playing with my stash (which USUALLY results in some pretty colorful work.) and these 5 are the result. I apologise for some of the poor images. I just can't seem to get good light these days :(

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Old School

Dad gave me some old photos a few weeks ago. So I did a LO of 3 of my school pics in the 80's. Yikes! TFL!

pps, embellies-sass lass

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Oh No-She's at it again!

LO of what I think poor DS is thinking when I dress him up and take pics. TFL!

pps-JenniB, MME

Alphas-Am crafts vinyl, PinkPaislee, Thickers

Black Le Pen for doodled stitches

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Just Chill

This LO is of DH cutting loose and having fun New Year's Eve and it was LONG over due.

I was so happy to see him just let himself have fun :)

pps-Scraps and orphaned alphas

Kelly Panaci sticker stitches

Sassafras Lass edges

Glossy accents on alphas

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Love at First Sight

This photo does NO justice to the LO IRL.

I have been feeling nostalgic for my Little Man as a baby and sug out a few baby pics.

Almost all products Making Memories

Stickles

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Cherish

I am going to get this wedding album done -SOMEDAY!! LOL

LO of DH and I.

pps-CI, BoBunny

MM journal spot

Kaiser, glitz bling Maya chipboard

blooms-Imaginisce, Heidi Swapp

I hope you had nice mild weather where you were today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Reveal at Just Cre8!

Woohoo! Guess who was asked to Guest Design at Just Cre8???? Me!

I am SUPER THRILLED about this oppertunity and had ALOT of fun with this challenge! Thanks again, Sue!! Check them out! http://justcre8.com/index.html

We had our reveal yesterday, so I have a few LO's to share. Thanks for stopping by!

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I Love this pic of DH and I. We RARELY have a pic together where one of isn't closed-eye, crossed-eyed, eyes closed (etc...). And this REALLY is the essense of what we are. I LOVE that he makes me LAUGH.

Close up of flower details.

All items from March scrap pack except:

Lace paper-Creative Imaginations

Alphas-Am Crafts Chipboard Thickers (colored with Black Sharpie)

Tiny Alphas- Making Memories

Button on Flower curcle punched (1" punch), layerered on a piece of Cardstock and finished with Glossy Accents.

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This is DS & DN on New Years Eve playing with the blow horns I had set out for the 'festivities' we were planning later. They were too cute not to scrap.

All items from March Scrap pack except:

buttons (from stash)

white uniball gel pen

Alphas-Am Crafts Chipboard Thickers (colored with Black Sharpie)

Shaped paper was traced using Making memories shaped paper

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We just re-did our family room over in rich browns and taupes and the paper from this kit suited it PERFECTLY.

All items from March Scrap Pack except:

Making Memories Tiny Alphas.

Happy Monday Everyone!! Thanks for peeking!

Mixer 6 is up!!

Oooh! OOOh! OOOh! I almost forgot!
Mixer 6 is up! Check it out for a chance to win an AWESOME kit which has been generously donated by Scrapshotz!

http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/02/mixer-6.html

My Teamates ROCKED this Mixer, besure to check out their LOs for some FAB inspiration!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Well, it's not V-day YET... BUT I have been playing around with Little Man, some cool glasses & a red wall-check it out (ain't he adorable?? Yes, I am probably a BIT biased!)

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And here are a couple of projects I did with my fun new Martha Stewart supplies (and a STEAL at Walmart! OK.. I GOTTA say--I didn't like ONE thing about MS when she first started doing Scrapbook products but I bought the lace border punch (now I am onto punch number 2 and my second set of papers!! WTHeck!!) Anyway, LOL-this LO is made mostly of Martha's stuff. I AM thoroughly enjoying it! TFL!

**Sorry for the poor lighting.. I can't get a good pic on gloomy days but I was tired of waiting.

'I make this look good'

pps, punches-Martha stewart (and Bo Bunny b&w paper)

alphas-Am Crafts, Rose Moka, doodlebug

STamp Autumn Leaves

Prima adhesive felt

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He is going to be SO mad at me one of these days, LOL

This is a V-day card I made for the grandparents.

pps-Martha Stewart

STamps- Autumn Leaves, Imaginisce

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Thursday!

Stay warm and dry!

Who wants to win a YUMMY prize??

Scrapshotz has generously donated a Layout Kit For February's Prize at Mix It UP!! (You can see all the details HERE: http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-sponsor-commanditaire-de.html ) .
Check it out!!

And on THAT note-MIXER number 5 is up!! Woohoo! I can't believe we are on number 5 already!! It seems like I was JUST counting down the days to the first challenge. If you haven't played yet, you should.

You can see Mixer 5 HERE: http://mixitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2009/02/mixer-5.html ).

It REALLY forces you to think and create outside of your comfort zone. I have been SUPER happy with the LO's that I have come up with since I have been playing.

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And speaking of LO's!! Here is my interpretation of Mixer #5. It was a bling challenge. TFL!!

Supplies used: pps-K& Co

Cardstock-Prism

Bling-Kaiser, unknown

Alphas-Making Memories (stickers) American Crafts

This pic is of me, my little sister & my dad in a photo booth. I think it's super-funny.

Journalling:I don't remember this photo being taken, I don't like the goofy look on my face, I don't like the fact that you can only see my Dad peeking out BUT I love the fact that he kept it all of these years.

OH!! and I almost forgot. I have a couple of more LOs to share.

CMK had a Superbowl scrappy party On Sunday (for those of us NOT engrossed in the game) they had 3 challenges all Superbowl inpired. It was ALOT of fun (AND I won a YUMMY prize from Pink Paislee-Yippee!)

Thanks for peeking :)

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This is a LO of LM On the morning of his 4th b-day. He was SO excited, he put his b-day hat on first thing and wore it ALL day!! (even to a Dr's apt!) TFL!!

pps-K&Co, Pink Paislee

Alphas-American Crafts

Dymo font label maker

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We had a bit of a rough Autumn, so we went a little overboard for our little guy (and each other) this Christmas. I have always wanted to do a 'fake' panoramic LO. I am really loving how this turned out.

pps-KI Memories

Tag-K&Co

Bling-Walmart

Buttons-from stash

Have a HAPPY Thursday! Stay warm!!

Superbowl Sunday!

Happy Superbowl Sunday!


I don't really watch the superbowl (unless I watch with friends and it's definately a social thing for me) but I WILL watch the halftime show :)



Not much is going on with us this weekend. Little Man went to stay with Nanny yesterday, so DH and I took advantage and had some lunch and did some shopping together. I went to MIchaels and got some SUPER-cute stamps to go with my new Autumn Friends paper (by Colorbok). Maybe this is the day I will get to play with it. I REALLY want to dig into my new Making Memories pack I got last week too.

I have been working on a few projects but it's all stuff I can't post yet, so I will post a LO I made the other night. I have been hoarding this Teresa Collins paper too long. I had alot of fun cutting it up and making embellies with it. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your weekend!





This is a LO about my new modular storage system that DH got for me so I could keep my scrappy supplies tidy. I totally love the way my room looks now, which is way more streamlined than before. TFL!

pps-Teresa Collins, LYB, SRoute
Alphas-Am Crafts, Prima
Cardstock-Prism
Rubons-MM