Scrapbook Blessings Club

http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/ #174 And...here we go! 1. I was hungry so I just now ate a pretzel  (3pts). 2. _________ and I left my book _________.   Got me on this one, lol 3. Why do little boys have a hard time pooping on the potty??????????. 4. My bff, Jen, was in my thoughts today. (Unfortunely she lives 5 hrs away) 5. One of my father's favorite sayings was "I love it when a good plan comes together"   We were usually getting into trouble during these times by our mom. 6. Being 70lbs lighter--I know that feeling!  Just have to get back there again 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Pen's game, tomorrow my plans include b-day party for my nephew, whose b-day was in Jan (don't ask) and Sunday, I want to go to church!

Here's a SCUT2 file for Memorial Day. Download HERE

I just found out I won the Winged Thing Theme Challenge . I am so honored, over the moon actually.  This is the first time I won for any of my projects. My prize is a kit of my choosing from MonkeyDoodle Cricut . Click on the button below to check out Monique'a work. Cricut Kits include paper, cardstock, etc. and easy to follow directions with Cricut Cut Chart.

1. Have you ever been so lost that you were really afraid? No but I "lost" Jessica once.  Short story was she was sleeping under my hubby's side of the bed all curled up.   I just about died when I couldn't find her. 2. Have you ever been to an island? Once, Puerto Rico.  I took my mom on a cruise for her 40th birthday. 3. Are you more of a thinker or feeler?  I"m a feeling thinker, lol. 4. Do you tend to see issues or situations in life as black and white or shades of gray?  The bible is black and white, but then you read the red letters.  We are human with emotions, made in the image of God.  God gave use these emotions, and he also gave us the law to help us manage and use these emotions. So sometimes there is a little gray thrown around but the Holy Spirit will always guide and direct. 5. If you were stuck on an island, what book would you hope to have with you (Let's pretend the Bible is already there, so you can't say that.)   My sudoku puzzle book

No Pain… No gain? I don’t think so. I have been in “pain” off and on for the last 4 yrs. I've been the heaviest these last years and I am ready to be pain free. I exercised 30 min yesterday and today. We have FitTV so I just followed the Gilad “Bodies in Motion” yesterday and the belly dancing one today. Ever see a whale belly dance… pretty hysterical if you ask me, but it was fun. The kiddos jumped around the family room trying to follow the moves. We had a great time, and tonight I thought we all would go for a walk around the block when daddy gets home. Gotta start somewhere… This weeks scripture: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27

Challenge #7- Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Challenge #36 - Exodus 20:12 - Stampin' Sisters in Christ Mom's Day Create a project/card for a special mom Recipe: Cricut Cartridge- Storybook Emoss fold- D' vine Paper- various scrap pieces in dark red and brown Embellishments- strip ribbon, 3-d mother embossed sticker, 2 gold flowers and 1 red prima mini, along with a couple of sm gold jewels.

Exciting Mommy news for me from yesterday, my 2 yr old managed to stay dry all day, including a mini road trip.  Bummer news, I found a hair in my dinner.  Talk about being on a diet, lol. At least dinner was free. In another news, I'm getting back to a healthy me.  I managed to gain back my weight. I had an injury, stopped excersing and gained weight, got depressed, started eating more, gained more weight, got depressed, quit WW online that I was doing, gained my 70 lbs back. Now it is back to square one. Two things that keep me going...1- my family esp husband's support. 2- I did it once, learned how my body loses the weight and know I can do it again.Where I messed up it not learning to maintain my weight loss even with injury and decrease activity.  Wish me luck! I know from the past that I do better when I set goals so I'm going to do a Memorial Day Challenge for myself. If you want to join along: 1. Copy and paste the following weeks 2. Pick your weigh in day and adju

Challenge Me Monday #6 @ Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog Winged Thing Theme: Create a project that includes something that fly's, birds, butterflies, dragons etc... I've been working on an altered cover for my faithbooking album. Here's a close up. Challenge #1: Blooming Gorgeous @ Sentimental Sundays use flowers, and of course, a sentiment! I'm going to summit this for ScrapbookPal Design Team Entry !!!  Crossing my fingers, this will be my first DT! Project recipe: Cricut cart: Home Decor Paper: 12x12 pattern paper for album and bird, floral wallpaper scrap for matte, cream cardstock for bird and words. Embellishments:  Prima flowers, gold brads, bronze ribbon Other: Mod Podge- gloss, and black chalk to give bird definition

I thought I would share....I'm a top three pick from the design team!!!!!  How cool is that?!?!  Here is the card I entered!

I was asked to make a "simple" diaper cake for a lady expecting a little girl. Here's the catch... NO PINK!!!   They wanted yellow, brown and green.  Luckily, I found out her theme was Classic Pooh. I found a cute hat and bootie set.  I also used Storybook cart for the letters and ovals. Overall, I think it was cute, but I would have went for the pink and lots of foo-foo embellishments.

My 100 post winner is... Christy from Scrappin for Jacey . A big thanks you to all the ScrapBook Blessings followers!!!!

Here is a sweet little birdie svg. It is a paper piece and can be ungrouped to cut. Download SVG HERE PS: Don't forget I'm going to draw a ScrapBook Blessings follower tonight. I'll post the winner Monday afternoon.  The lucky crafter will get something little to say thank you for sticking with me for 100 posts :)

Flower #2. Happy Cuttin' Download SVG HERE

Wow, I just realized that my last post was number 100!!! Hopefully many more to come. To celebrate, I thought I would give a little something to one of the ScrapBook Blessings followers. I'll draw a name Sunday 18th. I also want to thank Judy from Judy's Cardmaking and Papercrafts for giving me a nice blog award. That was so sweet and I'm honored.

No Cricut used...my heart be still. Papercrafts without the Cricut?!?!? My husband reminded me it could be done, lol. Since I didn't have my cricut-baby until last November.  I wanted a quick hostess gift to give my sister's MIL who was having us for Easter dinner. This is a very simple craft project to do.  Supplies:  cardstock, small dowel rod, green floral tape, double sided tape, easter grass, candle wax, sm. flower pot.  (The Pot/Stem) STEP 1: Cut your dowel rod 12 inches or size you need and wrap with floral tape.  Start at the top and work to the bottom. STEP 2: Take old candles and microwave bowl until melted.  Pour into flower pot. STEP 3: As wax sets up, put dowel rod in the center. (sorry I should have took a picture but I was rushing to get to dinner)  STEP 4: When the wax has set up with the dowel and is secure, fill with Easter grass and goodies.  (the sticker says "He has Risen".  It was the only yellow thing I could find on the fly) (Th

Lovin' Spring! Here is a simple flower and border. Happy cutting! Download SCAL 2 file   HERE Download SVG HERE EDIT: I added a shadow for the flower and border, also.  I updated the file to include svg :)

I had such a rotten afternoon at work today but when I got home, I checked my email and look who e-mailed me!!! Congratulations!  You won a reserved Copy of the New Gypsy A to Z DVD!!! This DVD will not be shipping until after May 1st, but if you send me your address, as soon as the copy is in - you will receive it!! :) Thanks Sandy! have a great day! Megan Yeah!!!!!!  It's MEGAN!!!!!!  I love this girl! If you haven't been to Above Rubies Studio yet, you got to check it out! PS.  I asked for the gypsy for my b-day in June, just e-mail if you want to get me one :P EDIT: We decided to go out to dinner, take the kiddos to the rose garden/park and let them run around like crazy, take a ton of pictures, get ice cream and take more pictures. The family had such a great evening together. We just got home and I thought I would check my emails before bath time. Guess what I found?!?!? Good Afternoon Sandy, Thank you so much for playing along with us this week over at

Two posts in one day...watch out!!! I found Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog and it is great!!!  I found the site from Judy's Cardmaking and Papercrafts . Challenge #005 April Showers (water) Theme: Create a project that has something to do with "Rain or Water" Recipe: Cartridge:  Everyday Paperdolls Paper: Various scrap cardstock Embossing:  I used the little dots folder (my friends is borrowing, so I don't have the name of the folder right now)

I remember making easter chocolates as a family when I was a little girl.  This year, I decided I was going to make some with my little girl.  I forgot how easy and hard at the same time it is making these.  Or maybe that is beacuse it was my parents doing all the standing at the electric skillet, lol! Here is what you need:   electric skillet, 4 coffee mugs, spoons, water, melting chocolate wafers, candy molds, and all the other goodies (like fruit, peanuts, raisins,  rice crispies, etc.) that you like in your chocolate. I got my chocolate (dark and milk) at the local candy/cake shop. I think the craft/discount store's chocolate has too much of a waxy taste.  At the cake shop, I was also able to get the rest of my stuff. (pictured below) STEP 1: Fill electric skillet with 2 inches of water and 4 coffee mugs.  STEP 2:  Turn skillet on high to heat the water and cups, and add the chocolate wafers (1/2 c at a time). STEP 3:  Stir chocolate until melted and spoon into candy molds.  Sh

I remember making easter chocolates as a family when I was a little girl.  This year, I decided I was going to make some with my little girl.  I forgot how easy and hard at the same time it is making these.  Or maybe that is beacuse it was my parents doing all the standing at the electric skillet, lol! Here is what you need:   electric skillet, 4 coffee mugs, spoons, water, melting chocolate wafers, candy molds, and all the other goodies (like fruit, peanuts, raisins,  rice crispies, etc.) that you like in your chocolate. I got my chocolate (dark and milk) at the local candy/cake shop. I think the craft/discount store's chocolate has too much of a waxy taste.  At the cake shop, I was also able to get the rest of my stuff. (pictured below) STEP 1: Fill electric skillet with 2 inches of water and 4 coffee mugs.  STEP 2:  Turn skillet on high to heat the water and cups, and add the chocolate wafers (1/2 c at a time). STEP 3:  Stir chocolate until melted and spoon into candy molds.