Long Time, No Blog!!

Hello to anyone stopping by!
Just want to let you know I am going to get back to blogging...

So, here is a pic of me & my husband on our recent trip to Vegas. This is when we sent on a motorcycle trip to Death Valley National Park. We rented Harleys for 2 days while out there. Gorgeous... and HOT in D.V.!! Amazing beauty though.
Also while there I visited the AMAZING Viva LasVegasStamps store. WOW, is all I can say... got a few cute images, but didn't spend nearly enough time there... :o(

Well, I'll be back soon!

Hugs,

Cards For Matt

Cards For Matt

I'm trying to organize a card campaign for Matt Brown, a 16 y/o hockey player from Norwood, MA.


Matt was paralyzed in a freak accident on the ice on January 23, 2010.



After many weeks of rehab at the Shepard Center in Atlanta, GA, Matt is now home and working hard to get well.



Cards and letters can be sent to Matt at the following address:



Matt Brown

c/o Ree Donnelly

email me for my address!


Here is a link to Matty's website to learn more about this young man.
I hope to generate as much exposure as possible for Matt. I am asking anyone who sees this to please post a link to my blog post. Thanks!!!
Hugs,

Congratulations, Chris!!!

Yesterday, my baby boy graduated high school! It was an emotional day for me, since Chris is the baby of the family!! I love seeing all his friends grown up into beautiful young men & women, closing one chapter and beginning a new one! God bless them all...

Hugs,

Remembering Sammy

Sadly, we had to say good-bye to our 14 year old Chocolate Lab, Sammy. We knew we were going to have to make the heart-wrenching decision to put him down, for his own sake. And we finally had to do it.

Rest in peace, my precious boy. We loved having you as our sweet dog... you were a part of our lives for so long, it's hard remembering life before you came to us. We'll see you again when the time is right. Good-bye, boy.... we'll love you forever.

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Jettin' off to Virginia!

I'm off to go visit my Mom in Virginia, for 2 and a half weeks!!! My sister & her husband are going on vaca, and I'm gonna be there with Mom to take care of her. I'll still be "here" though!

Love & hugs...

CPS #164 and CIC12 Challenges: A 2-fer!!

You're A Classic!


I'm posting this for a CPS Challenge AND a CIC Challenge.


CPS #164 and CIC #12... heeeeere goes!!!

Click on the image to see it clearer...

I wish you could see the shiny windshield from the Crystal Effects, & the Stickles on the flames.. it looks sooo much better IRL...

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Taken w/Teal, Whisper White & Soft Sky, SU

Ink: Memento Tux Black

Stamps: Sentiment, CHF "You're A Classic set. Car, CD Stamps "Cruisin' Classic set. Flames, Fiskars clear stamps "Twist & Shout"

DP: DCWV "The Travel Stack"

Marker: Taken W/Teal, SU

Buttons: PTI, Hawaiian Shores

Mettallic Dots: JoAnn Craft Essentials

Stickles: "Mermaid"

Misc: Crystal Effects, SU

Hope you've enjoyed!

Hugs,

Cards For Matt

Cards For Matt

I'm trying to organize a card campaign for Matt Brown, a 16 y/o hockey player from Norwood, MA.

Matt was paralyzed in a freak accident on the ice on January 23, 2010.

Here is a link to the original article in the Boston Globe.

Matt is now at the Shepard Center in Atlanta, GA for rehab.

Cards and letters can be sent to Matt at the following address:

Matt Brown

Room 425

Shephard Center

2020 Peachtree Road NW


Atlanta, GA 30309

Here is a link to Matty's website to learn more about this young man.

I hope to generate as much exposure as possible for Matt. I am asking anyone who sees this to please post a link to my blog post. Thanks!!!

Hugs,

My Nestabilities Storage Solution

Hey all, I thought I would share with you my storage solution for my Nesties. This works for me, and I'm happy with it.

Went to Staples Yesterday and got this Memorex CD File container. It's really nice; it's fabric covered, with a hinged top. This works like a mini file drawer, and the CD sleeves are like mini hanging file-folders! They're actually cute!

I cut a square of magnetic sheeting for each set to stay put within the pocket. It seems to be working great!

ETA: Some have asked where to get magnetic sheets. I've gotten them at both Staples and Michaels. If u can't find them just ask a store clerk, and they'll show you!

Click on any photo to see it clearer...









Let me know what you think!

Hugs,

Blog Candy Alert! HURRY!!

Hey! Blog candy alert... but hurry! Ends today at 5 PM!! Check it out at Chris Olsen's blog Twinkles Glow With Stamps... good luck!


Hugs, Ree

User-Friendly Bow Easy Tutorial

Hi All,

This particular "Bow Easy" tutorial video is very easy-to-follow, and user-friendly, in my opinion.... Check it out!

http://toyzhaven.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/03/30/whats-the-secret/

Hugs,

Ree

Color Throwdown #86

Daffodils!

Hi there! Here is my entry in the challenge over at Color Throwdown . The challenge was to use YoYo Yellow, Garden Green & Soft Suede...and boy, have there been some AMAZING entries! Go check 'em out!!



Recipe:
Stamps: Year of Flowers-Daffodils (PTI), Polka Dots (SU)
Paper: SU YoYo Yellow, Soft Suede, & Garden Green cardstock; Daffodil Daze DSP (Flair Designs, Inc.)
Ink: SU Soft Suede & Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellies: Kaiser rhinestones
Copic Markers

Hope you enjoyed this...

Hugs,

Remembering Your Mom

Hi Everyone!

I have a card here today that I created last night especially for our friends Lenny & Paula. Paula lost her Mom a few months ago, and Lenny just lost his Mom 2 weeks ago.
I am very happy with the way this came out!



I have been using these same Making Memories papers & ribbon for my last couple of cards... hope you aren't getting bored! :o)

Recipe:
Stamps: Not Forgotten (Gina K Designs),& "this Easter" is part of an Inky Antics stamp.
Paper: SU Soft Sky, Pink Pirouette & Making Memories "Flower Patch" DSP
Ribbon: Making Memories "Flower Patch"
Embellies: Making Memories butterfly, Kaiser rhinestones

Well, that's all for now! Have a great day...

Hugs,

Crazy 4 Challenges #C4C30

Hey there!!

I'm taking part in the Crazy 4 Challenges' latest challenge, #C4C30.

Here's what I've come up with:








Recipe:
Stamps- Stained Glass Bunny, Inky Antics.
Paper- SU Barely Banana, Making Memories DSP "Flower Patch"
Ink- Memento Black
Copic Markers
Half pearls, not sure (old stash)
Ribbon- repurposed from packaging

Hope you likey!!! :o)

Hugs,

Blog Candy Alert!!!

Hey Guys!!!

Blog candy alert at Kerin Sylvester's blog, "Stamps, Paper, Glitter"...
http://www.kerinstamps.com/stampin_with_kerin/

...check it out for a chance to win, and to see Kerin's fun, inspiring blog!

Hugs,

Help For Aria

Hello!!

If you'll notice, down on the right-hand side bar of my blog, there is a badge "Aria Macdonald". This is a family with a very special little girl, Aria, who is going through an UNBELIEVABLE fight for her life.
Please click on the badge to visit their website, and learn all about the family's struggle with Aria's plight. Help if you can!

Hugs,

Have A Bloomin' Good Day!

I hope you have!!!

I've been having fun playing with my new Pure Innocence stamps from My Favorite Things, and here's one of my cards...









These stamps are SOOO CUTE!!! I just love them. Hope you like what I've come up with...



Recipe:
Stamps: MFT Pure Innocence "Bloomin' Good Day"
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: SU Blush Blossom, Making Memories Flower Patch 6X6 paper pad.
Embellies: DCWV "Spring" Epoxy Brads, Kaiser pearls
Ribbon: Making Memories Flower Patch Trims
Markers: SU Barely Banana, various Copics, and Spica in Blossom.

Have a good night!

Hugs,

Spring Once Again...

Hi, Peeps!

It's such a happy time of year, when the first warm days arrive! Here it is, the 1st day of Spring!
Today, we took our first Ride on the Harley, and it was wonderful. We also have a '63 Chevy Impala convertible, and took her out for a little jaunt today, too!

What kinds of fun did you have today?? I'd love to hear about it!!

Warm Springy Hugs,



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So This Is Love...

Hello All!
Today I am participating in my 2nd challenge! It is once again for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, # MTSC59.
I need to apologize for the photography! Right now, it's the best I can do. I posted both so you could see from 2 different perspectives. The stickles didn't photograph well, unfortunately. IRL, they look much prettier!

Supplies used:
Paper: so this is love, Love Notes by O'Scrap; Love Fool DSP, American Crafts;Chocolate Chip CS, SU.
Ribbon: Melon Mambo polka-dot grosgrain, SU
Embellies: lips, Glass Effects, Heidi Grace; Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, SU; Frosted Lace Stickles.

Thanks for visiting!!!

Hugs,


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Be Mine.....XOXO

Here are a couple of cards I made from Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #58 (MTSC58).... yes, I realize that tomorrow is Tuesday again, so I'm a little late. But it's my first challenge participation EVER, so cut me some slack, LOL!!!
This is fun, new & exciting for me!

Stamps: Martini, Magenta;Heart Prints Sentiments, PTI.
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, SU; Pretty In Pink, Real Red & Very Vanilla CS, all SU.
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, SU.
Ribbon: Pretty In Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, SU;Red Essentials Ribbon, American Crafts.
Markers: Atyou Spica in Blosson & Red.
Embellies: Sending Love epoxy brads/Real Red, SU; Rain Dots hearts, Cloud 9 Designs; crocheted flower, my Mom Helen Scheier<3.
Tools: Eyelet border punch, SU; Small Oval punch, SU; Scalloped Rectangles dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities.

Hugs to all...



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