A day in the life

The Kit Company Fall Spatacular

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If you haven't registered already you better get cracking, the price goes up on May 24, 2010 details are here
I hope more of our scrappy friends will join Tina and I for this one, Janette and Jackie are great hosts and the prizes and welcome goody bags are worth going for just for that :)

May Bug kit designs.......

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The May kit from The Scrapping Bug features Bella Blvd, Estate Sale Papers get it here before it's gone!

Here are my creations with this month's kit...

Another awesome weekend with the Kit Company!!!

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Back to the reality of work and in withdrawl of scrappy fun, the Kit Company hosted another scrapbooking retreat this past weekend, and it was a blast as was the one in November!! they are having another one in November from the 26-28 weekend at the Circle Square RAnch again, which is in Brantford, the accomodations were great, the food AMAZING!!! and the company, one in a million, I hope some of my scrappy friends join Tina and I at the next one in November, like I said in November after the first one, we are lifers :) Keep checking the Kit Company website for the info to be posted about the November weekend!!!

April Scrapping Bug Dt work... and the tattoo reveal

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The April kit from The Scrapping Bug features the Season Collection by Crate Paper, you can purchase it here get it before it's gone :)

and also here is my tattoo, it features the names of my girls, it hasn't fully healed yet, but you get the idea :) i LOVE it!!!

In honour of

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Me awaiting for my artist to let me know when they are available to do my very first tattoo here is a Flickr collage of some fave ones i found on there this morning, I am getting a wrist tattoo with my girls names on it, hopefully she'll be available soon and I'll have my own pics to post....

1. cupcake tattoo, 2. Tattoo Pioeuvre, 3. Deeizm and her butterfly tattoo, 4. Tattoo #8! (Prior to touch-up and additions), 5. Tattoo Pioeuvre, 6. Angel Wings par olive bps tattoo nimes, 7. Tattoo completed, 8. foot tattoo, 9. Wrist Tattoos, 10. polaroid*love, 11. Untitled, 12. Wrist Tattoos, 13. Wrist Tattoos14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available

March Scrapping Bug Designs and a new look......

2010-03-03T19:47:00.005-05:00

I was thrilled to see that the March kit from the Scrapping Bug was the new October Afternoon, Farm Fresh, loved working with it, you can buy it here

Here is what I came up with this month...

What do you think of my new blog look? i love it!!!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

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1. Vintage postcard, 2. Vintage Victorian Valentines - 3 of 4, 3. vintage love, 4. Vintage Birdie Love Pin, 5. Vintage Love: postcard, 6. Vintage Avon Love Dish with Heart Junior Mints, 7. Vintage 1975 Dakin Hugging Love Monkey Stuffed Animal Set, 8. Tender Love and Care, 9. Chocolate Valentine's Cookies

100 things....

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My friend Lori posted this on her Blog and I thought why not give it a go here as well :)

1. How old will you be in five years? almost 42
2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? Heather at work
3. How tall are you? 5’9”
4. What do you look forward to most in the next six months? The Kit Company's scrapbooking retreat in April
5. What's the last movie you saw? The Tooth Fairy, so cute
6. Who was the last person you called? my hubby on my way home from work
7. Who was the last person to call you? a client at work
8. What was the last text message you received? from Bell notifying me to go to a Bell store to get my 100 free minutes
9. Who was the last person to leave you a voice mail? no one
10. Do you prefer to call or text? Depends on who it is and what I have to say.
11. What were you doing at 12 am last night? sleeping
12. Are your parents married/separated/divorced? Happily married
13. When is the last time you saw your mom? last Wednesday
14. What colour are your eyes? brown
15. What time did you wake up today? 6:30 a.m.
16. What are you wearing right now? jammies
17. What is your favourite Christmas song? Silent Night
18. Where is your favourite place to be? Disney World
19. Where is your least favourite place to be? At the office.
20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? Hawaii or Australia
21. Where do you think you'll be in 10 years? Still living here but traveling much more.
22. Do you tan or burn? TAn
23. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? vampires
24. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? my dog taking a treat nd then looking all over for it when it was stuck in the corner of his mouth
25. How many TVs do you have in your house? 4
26. How big is your bed? Queen
27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer? Both
28. Do you sleep with or without clothes on? on
29. What colour are your sheets? Currently white
30. How many pillows do you sleep with? 2
31. What is your favourite season? Summer
32. What do you like about fall? The beautiful colours and crisp clean air
33. What do you like about winter? Christmas time
34. What do you like about the summer? The pool, , Sun tanning, Walking. Strawberry Daiquiries, Backyard parties., long dayhs, warm nights...pretty much everything.
35. What do you like about spring? seeing everything becoming green again
36. How many states/provinces have you lived in? 1
37. What cities/towns have you lived in? 2
38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet? Bare feet
39. Are you a social person? sometimes
40. What was the last thing you ate? pizza
41. What is your favourite restaurant? mandarin
42. What is your favourite ice cream? Shark Attack sundae at our local ice cream parlour
43. What is your favourite dessert? Apple Crumble
44. What is your favourite kind of soup? italian wedding
45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? raspberry
46. Do you like Chinese food? Love it
47. Do you like coffee? no yuck
48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average?1
49. What do you drink in the morning? Tea
51. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed? Always the right closest to the window
52. Do you know how to play poker? Nope
53. Do you like to cuddle? Yup
54. Have you ever been to Australia?no but would love to
55. Do you have an addictive personality? no
56. Do you eat out or at home more often? At home
58. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you? yes my cousins daughter
59. Do you want kids? I have two beautiful girls
60. Do you speak any other languages? Nope
61. Have you ever gotten stitches? No, knock on wood
62. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? No, knock on wood
63. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool? Ocean if its clean...
64. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? Doesn't matter
65. Do you know how to drive stick? yes
66. What is your favourite thing to spend money on? scrapbooking goodies
67. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7? no i don't like to sleep with it on
68. What is your favourite TV show? Dexter, Vampire Diaries
69. Can you roll your tongue? No
70. Who is the funniest person you know? my daddy
71. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Not since I was a kid
72. What is the main ring tone on your phone? Old fashioned ring
73. Do you still have clothes from when you were little? no
74. What red object is closest to you right now? pen
75. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth? yes
76. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? depends
77. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Neither!!!
78. Do you flirt a lot? Sure - why not LOL
79. What do you dip a chicken nugget in? hot mustard
80. What is your favourite food? chinese
81. Can you change the oil on a car? I can drive to the garage - thats as close as I come!
82. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket? Yup
83. Have you ever run out of gas?no
84. What is your usual bedtime? 10-11:00 pm.m
85. What was the last book you read? House of Night book 6
86. Do you read the newspaper? the Niagara falls review
87. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Too many.
89. Do you watch soap operas? sometimes
90. Do you dance in the car? Sing - not dance
91. What radio station did you last listen to? 101.1
92. Who is in the picture frame closest to you? My kidsand hubby
93. What was the last note you scribbled on a piece of paper? grocery related
94. What is your favourite candle scent? anything vanilla
95. What is your favourite board game? scrabble
97. When was the last time you attended church? 2 Sunday's ago
98. Who was your favourite teacher in high school? Mrs. B.
99. What is the longest you have ever camped out in a tent? 1 night
100. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you? me
if you take this on make sure you post so I can read your answers too :)

February Bug kit designs.....

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You can purchase the kit here

Some Flickr eye candy ....

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I could browse thorugh stuff on Flickr for hours!! here is my collage for this week of things that caught my eye, wish i had such luck when I was thrift shopping.

1. Festive Wreath, 2. old lace, 3. My New Princess Phone, 4. Stella's necklaces, 5. Pretty Favorites, 6. new buggy 2, 7. Thrift Store Find #2, 8. Marie & Louis Vintage Ephemera Valentine Wreath, 9. The Sweet Shoppe

GAP kids Stella McCartney band jacket....

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*UPDATE*

I have been lucky enough to have a cyber friend that was able to get me a 12-18 months jacket at the $40.00 price point, thank you so much Annedvd from gymbofriends!!! still hoping to find a few more in larger sizes thank you to everyone who is searching for me!!!

I am going to hope that some of my friends in cyber space can help me find this jacket, it's stunning and would make an awesome photography prop,I have heard of it being found on sale for $40,00 and would love to get my hands on one or more in different sizes at that price, I can not afford what they are selling for on EBAY :( thank you for your time, i have called the stores within an hour or two of me and they did not carry the line

Want to help Haiti and be creative too?

2010-01-15T10:02:00.002-05:00

My friends and Scrapbook and Card Today magazine are donating all of the proceeds from subscriptions to the Canadian Red Cross to help, please check out the full details here

I love Pink!

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a Flickr collage of some pink love.....

1. 50cc-retro-scooter-pink, 2. vintage tea set with cupcake, 3. Our Christmas tree 2007 (evening), 4. My little Miss Muffet Frame, 5. Vintage Hershey's Chocolate box, 6. Like a fairy, 7. Pink Studio, 8. hermes, 9. Target Tuesday: Pink Glasses, 10. Love will Endure, 11. Pink on pillars, 12. Coach Buckle, 13. In the Pink, 14. The New Pink, 15. P A R A S O L, 16. something pink for Tuesday

Testing

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just testing to see if the new signature is working

Welcome 2010

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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, we enjoyed our Christmas immensely and were blessed with the love of family and friends. We lost a dear member of the family on December 27, my hubby's Aunt Sharon passed away after a courageous battle with a brain tumour at the age of 64, it was a sad end to our holiday week but we are glad she is no longer suffering and is at peace.

May 2010 bring health and happiness to all.

Until next year.......

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there is still space left for the Kit Company's April retreat, I hope some of my scrapping pals will sign up and join me this time, it will make a great time even better!

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!!! see you in 2010!!

A cool Canadian Company...

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that I was introduced to while away at the Kit Company's scrapbooking retreat this past weeked, was Though Spots it's a really cute idea, of inspirational quotes and sayings that you can post on mirrors, luch pails, your table, etc. i got two while I was there for my girls mirrors, that say "You are Beautiful"and they loved them, so check out the site and get some cute stocking stuffers while you are there.

I forgot...

2009-11-23T19:13:00.002-05:00

the scrapbooking retreat was awesome!! i would highly recommend The Kit Company's retreats and believe I am a lifer now, the food was great, the prizes were generous and unique and the company was great, Janette and Jackie are hilarious and sweet hosts, and I look forward to going back for the April crop, sign up before it's gone....

2009-11-23T19:05:00.002-05:00

I've been tagged by my friend Holly....

RULES
- You can only use ONE word.
- Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers.
- HAVE FUN!

Here goes...
1. Where is your mobile phone? charger
2. Your hair? running wild on my head
3. Your mother? awesome
4. Your father? loved
5. Your fave food? chinese
6. Your dream last night? nonexistant
7. Your fave drink? marqarita
8. Your dream/goal? happiness
9. What room are you in? basement
10. Your hobby? scrapbooking
11. Your fear? illness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? hawaii
13. Where you were last night? home
14. Something that you aren't? bored
15. Muffins? cupcakes
16. Wish List Item? d3000
17. Where did you grow up? niagar
18. Last thing you did? laundry
19. What are you wearing? pj's
20. Your TV? off
21. Your Pets? dog
22. Friends? far
23. Your Life? family
24. Your Mood? mellow
25. Missing Someone? gramma
26. Vehicle? civic
27. Something your not wearing? bra
28. Your fave store? winners
29. Your fave colour? pink
30. Last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? forgotten
32. Your best friend? kids
33. One place that you go to over and over? work
34. One person who emails regularly? none
35. Fave place to eat? southside

I will tag my girl Tina, Janice, Vicki Boutin, Cousin Carolyn, and Tara C.

Heading to a Scrap retreat this weekend

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for a long overdue mommies only getaway, hoping to get lots of creating done as well as some Xmas shopping, wish me luck!

Congrats to my dear friend Janice who has recently taken owenership of the Scrapping Nook be sure to check out the message board and follow along to see when the Grand Opening will be!

Digital Scrapbooking....

2009-09-26T09:43:00.006-04:00

Ever after- Jennifer Barrette Designs

Terrible Two's Plum Dumpling Designs well i just started out in this wonderful new to me part of scrapping, applied for and got on 2 Creative Teams, Jennifer Barrette Designs and Plum Dumpling Designs you can check both digital shops out on scrapmatters.com

Another digi page....

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Credits:
Brittish Designs- Mouse in the House Kit and the template i found while googling free digital templates and I am not sure where I got it from, but thank you and if you know, let me know so i can give credit where it's due.

My first digi page.....

2009-09-13T15:16:00.002-04:00

i have been dying to try digi scrapping a layout, i have done my Xmas cards this way for the past couple years and today i created my first all digi page scrapped photos from our Disney trip this past August, TFL

New Moon Trailer #2

2009-09-13T10:40:00.001-04:00

OMG!!!! Can not wait for this

An overdue update.....

2009-09-11T09:22:00.009-04:00

First off, Disney World was of course AWESOME!!!! We hada fabulous time bonding as a family with no outside interference, work, cell phones, email, etc. The girls both got makeovers this time, Victoria became Jasmine in the Bibbitti Bobbitti Boutique, and Marissa became Kelly Bridgekidd in the Pirate's League(a new attraction that opened the end of June, where they make you into a Pirate)

School is back in :( I am one of the few parents that don't relish this fact. Marissa started Grade 9 this year and Victoria is in Grade 2.

Here are my DT projects for the Scrapping Bug for September.... be sure to purchase it here

Vacation time.......

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I will be here beginning Aug 23-31, enjoying another magical family vacation at Disney World, hope the weather is as good as last year, see ya when i get back!!!

August Piggy Tales Creations

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using Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Collection using La Belle et la Bete Collection

Using Old King Cole Collection

July Piggy Tales Creations.....

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using Old King Cole Collection

using Row Row Row your Boat
using Yankee Doodle Dandy

Piggy Tales Summer CHA Release

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! the new releases, be sure to check out the Piggy Tales Blog to view the collections in detail and while you're there leave a comment to be entered to win the entire summer release!!!!
5 Little Ducks Collection The Bat and the Weasels Collection

Simple Simon Collection

FIREPROOF Teaser Trailer

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I love a good love story and this one looks amazing, if you've seen it I'd love to hear your review!

Piggy Tales Creations and July Bug DT layouts....

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Created with Cosmoe Cricket "Snorkel"line

Created with Piggy Tales "Yankee Doodle Dandy"line

Created with Piggy Tales "Row Row Row your Boat"line

My Grade 8 Graduate

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time flies when your having fun, being your mother is the most fun I've ever had, I hope the fun continues year after year, I am so very proud of the woman you are far too quickly becoming, keep inspiring those around you.......... love, Mom

Piggy Tales Creations and June Bug DT layouts....

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These creations made using the June Scrapping Bug Kit which can be purchased here

My Piggy Tales Designs for the Month of May........

using the Ants go Marching line using La Belle et la Bete line

using Mary Mary Quite Contrary line

using It's raining it's pouring line

Piggy Tales Spring Releases!!!!!

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Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Collection

you can check them out in greater detail here, can't wait to create with them!!!

One Proud Mommy!!!

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alittle late with this proud post but I have been busy doing a reno on our living/dining room upstairs and have been painting away....

Last Monday, May 4, 2009, Marissa was presented with the Catch the Spirit Award for Excellence in Catholic Education. It is the highest educational honour offered in our school board and I am so proud of her, I will get a better, centred photo from the school board of her being presented with the award
Marissa and her principal, thought it was nice he came too!

May Scrapping Bug DT work....

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This month features paper from Fancy Pants Delight line, you can get it here on May 1st :)

April Scrapping Bug Dt work...

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all items pictured can be found in the April Scrapping Bug Kit

Free $10.00 Gift Card

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Last chance to save!FREE $10 Gift Card with $40 purchase online!

ALL purchases over $40.00 will be sent a free $10 gift card! But hurry because the sale ends Sunday, April 26th. Enter ECO2009 under "Additional Comments" at checkout and you will receive your $10 gift card by email within 24 hours.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!

Piggy Tales Name Banner...

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Using the Ants go Marching line, had a great visit with my girl Tina last weekend, thanks again for your hospitality, looking forward to Scrapfest on the 18th, and hanging out with Tina and Jennifer, always look forward to that!

I am so enjoying being back in the scrap game, I didn't realize how much I had missed it, now if I could just get someting published that would be a treat for sure!

Have a great day!!!

Some more Piggy Tales DT Creations....

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using Tortise and the Hare Collection

using It's Raining It's Pouring Collection

using The Ants go Marching Collection

Piggy Tales Quiet Book Contest EXTENDED!!!

2009-03-12T18:57:00.001-04:00

Quiet Book Entry: extended deadlineHey Everyone! The Quiet Book Contest has been extended until: March 24th. Upon completion please email me: trina@piggytales.com upon completion. The winner will received one complete collection of a newest release and all 3 Interactive Books! I've enjoyed the entries so far! Keep them coming!

you can see the original post below with further info or check out Piggy Tales website

The Scrapping Bug March Kit layouts and one from Piggy Tales

2009-03-01T08:27:00.009-05:00

Hey have you ever wanted real honest reviews on a particular scrappy product? You know, by someone who scraps and actually knows what they are talking about? Well, now there is a a place you can go for just that!! Check out The Scrap Review here!!! It launches today as well!!!

Piggy Tales-Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Line all supplies below found in the Scrapping Bug March 2009 Kit

WOW!!!

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I got my first Design team product for Piggy Tales and 3M today, can you say GENEROUS!!!! the Mary Mary Quite Contrary line will go perfect with a my first BLOg challenge for the Scrapping Bug too, off to play!

The Pink Donut - CHA 2009: Piggy Tales

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Check this out, a great peek into the awesomeness of Piggy Tales!!!

Piggy Tales Free Shipping.........

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Get it while it's HOT!!!!!!!

Spring Has Sprung!

FREE SHIPPING on orders over $20

All Spring products are now available to purchase online!
Visit our online store at www.shoppiggytales.com to order NOW and enjoy FREE SHIPPING now through Sunday, February 22nd!

I've been tagged....

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I've been tagged by my friend Ally

I am so excited because this is a fun one!

So what I am supposed to do is:

Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures

.1. Pick the 6th Folder, then select the the 6th picture in that folder.

2. Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture.

3. Tag 6 other people that you know or don’t know, to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog or an e-mail letting them know you chose them.

And here's the photo that popped up for me....

i took this photo of Marissa shortly after getting my first Digi SLR and wanted to do something unique and cool with it, we headed down to where the trains are stored and she was so scared one was going to come and hit us, i kept saying,"do you really think Mommy would risk your life to get a picture?" it was cute!

I will tag

and Danielle N

Happy birthday to me.........

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I turned the big 36 yesterday, I had a wonderful birthday, lots of family time, and lovely gifts, I am very blessed, life is good!!!

I hope to see 2 good friends this weekend, just trying to work out the details, I haven't seen my best girls in way too long!!!

Still waiting for the scrap goodness to come in the mail, Piggy Tales is waiting on the rubons, fingers crossed they come soon, my bit is almost chomped away ;) and my first Scrapping Bug DT kit should be in the mail this week as well, as I said life is good!!!

Hope you had a wonderful Family day/Presidents day yesterday!!!

Piggy Tales Contest.....

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We are so EXCITED to have a 5 page spread in the Creating Keepsakes Magazine March Issue by Mandy Douglass. Mandy created quite books with all of our interactive books: Hide and Seek Flap Book, Slide Book and Drawbridge Book. Do you have a quiet book idea? See below for contest details....
QUIET BOOK CONTEST: Using one of our interactive books create a quite book for your child, as a gift, or as a class at your store. Upon completion email trina@piggytales.com and you'll be entered to win a complete collection of a newest release and ALL 3 interactive books! DEADLINE: MARCH 10th!

Can you say SUPER SALE!!!

2009-02-12T09:56:00.001-05:00

i suggest you run, not walk to the Scrapping Bug clearance section to check out the Love Bug sale, amazing deals ladies, for example Fancy Pants 12 x12 stamps sets for under $16.00 CDN!!!! why are you still here...................... :)

Anxiously waiting....

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for my first kit to arrive from The Scrapping Bug, the peek that we were shown looks great and although I would love to share it with you all, I am sworn to secrecy, sorry ;) and if you are a fan of Vicki Boutin, like I am, she's a super sweet chick and I love hanigng out with her, it's funny, I saw you more Vic when you lived an hour away ;) she will be teaching at The Scrapping Bug later this month check out the details here

I sent my agreement back to Piggy Tales, so I waiting for all that goodness to arrive as well, my fingers are itching to CrEaTe!!!! can't wait!

Blog Candy alert

2009-02-04T21:23:00.001-05:00

one of my co-designers at the Scrapping Bug, Ally has some awesome Blog candy to give away, check it out here :)

2009-01-31T14:50:00.009-05:00

Okay they have posted it on their BLOG so I guess it's okay to share now!!! I MADE THE PIGGY TALES and 3M Joint DESIGN TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you tell how excited I am, me on a Manufacturer DT, my dream has come true!!!!!

Here are the amazing ladies I will be creating with this year, congrats everyone!! Can't wait to get started!

Charity Hassel
Elizabeth Carney
Kim Collee
Melanie Douthit
Heidi Sonboul
Ruth Clarke
Linda Harrison
Paula Gilarde
Mou Saha
Jennifer Armentrout
Leah LaMontagne

Reasons to smile and CREATE!!!!

2009-01-31T13:44:00.003-05:00

So thrilled to be able to say that I was asked to join the Scrapping Bug design team through an email I got this morning from Cherie the DT Cooirdinator!!! I can't wait to begin working on the February kit, the sneak peek looks great!!!

I have another majorly cool announcement that I can't share yet, but I am blown away!!!! Will post once I get the okay!!!

Itchin to create....

2009-01-17T09:36:00.002-05:00

I haven't touched paper and glue in almost a year, it's getting sad, I love creating and clearing my head with it. I have to make time for it, and I hope to start at some point today, I think I forget how to scrapbook, I haven't even had the urge to print my Disney photos yet, what the heck is wrong with me?!!? I need to figure out how to be a mom and have a life, I have a ral hard time not spenidng every spare minute doting on my kids and not saving much free time for myself aside from grocery shopping, or running errands. tell me how you do it ladies!!! I need some insight.

New Year, NEw Look

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I wish I could take credit for this gorgeous design but I must give it where it is due, and guess what it was FREE!!! and you can find many other choice HERE

Happy New Year!!!!

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I hope your Christmas was filled with lovely memories and god food just like ours was here! After devrouing the Twilight series of books and loving anyting vampire since as long as I can remember I have gotten hooked on the TV series True Blood and broke down and ordered the book boxed set today as I have nothing left to read at the moment. If your interested you can order it here AMAZON.CA

Santa was very good to us this year as he always is, it's hard to believe that it's over until next year. I am looking forward to making 2009 my best year yet!!! TTYS

Happy holidays!!!!

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from our family to yours

Here's my boy!!!

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well here he is all 5.5 lbs of fluffy soft goodness!!! Rocky came home on Monday and we spent the first 2 days together, so far so good, he is an amazingly good boy, going to the bathroom outside and sleeping through the night, so much easier than i expected an 8 week old puppy would be, it is so nice having a doggie in the house again!! and he has some big paws to fill after our amazing Daisie, she was such goodness in dog clothes, and I'm sure this little fellow will be no different, he is already lighting up our lives!

First day of school....

2008-09-02T13:08:00.006-04:00

Well here it begins, the start of another school yearin Ontario, Victoria is starting full days this year in Grade One and Marissa is beginning the last year of elementary school in Grade Eight, so hard to believe how fast the summer flew, although we pretty much wished it away so we could go to Disney. I'm so proud of these girls, and I can't wait to hear all about the first day when they get home tonight!!

Disney was amazing!!!!

2008-09-01T15:01:00.004-04:00

We had the best week at Disney!!! Our flights were almost unevently, alittle turbulance here and there and a delay due to a possible fuel leak on the way there and the plane was late arriving to turn around and take us home from Florida.

We arrived in Orlando on Sat the 23rd and checked into our hotel and relaxed and hit the beds around midnight.

We had a week full of fun and lots of laughs and hot, hot sunshine, it rained only once during our stay for about an hour and half, we went to dinner quite wet but loved it. I have a couple pic that I scanned that were taken before our character meals, I will post more pics through the week but for now here we are....

and we're off..........

2008-08-22T20:04:00.005-04:00

well almost, to the happiest place on Earth!!!

We'll be staying here...

i have been waiting all my life it seems to get to go to Disney and now it's finally here, I hope the week doesn't go to quickly!!!!

Meet our new fur baby.....

2008-08-08T06:57:00.003-04:00

Rocky the shih-poo, born July 20th.........

3rd from left

we can't wait to bring him home in early Sept.

HEEEELLLLOOOO.....

2008-08-02T17:50:00.003-04:00

is there anyone still reading this BLOG of mine? :)

We are t minus 21 days til our long awaited Disney trip, we are on the waiting list for a new fur baby, (who will have some very big paws to fill after the loss of Daisy), we are hopefully getting a miniature schnauzer, due to be born the end of August.

Dan and I will be celebrating our 7th year anniversary in 16 more days. Where does the time go?

Tina and her lovely girls came for a visit last weekend, I am always saddened after a visit with her, to have such a great friend that lives so far away and I don't get to see nearly as often as I'd like. But my fingers are crossed for a big girls cross border shopping trip to Grove City in September.

I'm working lots, and lots, and lots, and not adjusting well to that, I work alot of 3- 11 pm shifts which makes it hard to see people I'd like to see, so I apologize to those that would like together, its so hard to take my days off away from my kids as I see them so little. Life would be so much easier on the same shift as everyone I hold near and dear.
I really like the job, I just can't wait to start getting in some day shifts more often, especially once the girls head back to school, as Victoria will also be full days this year in Grade 1.

On the scrapbooking front I have a card being published in the Fall issue of Scrapbook and Cards today, I haven't submitted in ages so I was thrilled by that.
Anyhoo, that's summer life in a nutshell so far...

If you're still reading please leave me a comment to let me know :)

Attn scrapbookers!

2008-06-08T16:53:00.002-04:00

want to win a cool scrapbooking product, check out my friend Jennifer's blog to win some cool Scribblz Art, they are awesome!!!

Not much new to tell, Nick has settled in to his adoptive home, thank you Lord for helping with that one!!!

counting down the days til Disney and the end of school, need to have a crop soon ladies!!! hint hint :)

Long time no post

2008-05-30T13:08:00.003-04:00

life has certainly been a changin in our house these last few weeks, with me working full time, and our foster son Nicolas getting prepared to move on June 2nd. He has lived with us for almost 3 years and is being adopted into a wonderufl family. We coudln't be happier for him.

We are adjusting to life without our doggie, and are hoping to add another one to our family after our trip to Disney in August.

I haven't sat down to scrapbook in weeks and I miss it, I went to a scrapbooking retreat over the first weekend of May and that was the most crafting I've been able to do in some time, it was a great weekend and hope to attend next year as well.

Here are a couple layouts from that weekend. TTYS I've got some more packing to do for Nick.

2008-04-06T19:30:00.002-04:00

You.Can.Only.Type.One.Word. from Tina's Blog
Where is your cell phone? charging
Your significant other? hon
Your hair? wedged
Your mother? friend
Your father? funny
Your favorite thing? camera
Your dream last night? forgotten
Your favorite drink? pinacolada
Your dream/goal? happiness
The room you’re in? scraproom
Your ex? UGH!
Your fear? death
Where do you want to be in 6 years? secure
Where were you last night? bed
What you’re not? strong
Muffins? corn meal
One of your wish list items? Mac
Where you grew up? Niagara Falls
The last thing you did? eat
What are you wearing? jeans
Your TV? Off
Your pets? guniea pigs
Your computer? annoying
Your life? Full
Your mood? happy
Missing someone? Yes
Your car? Caliber
Something you’re not wearing? necklace
Favorite store? Winners
Your summer? cool
Like someone? yes
Your favorite color? pink
When is the last time you laughed? dinner
Last time you cried? yesterday

Who will repost this? You

A good bye to a dear friend...........

2008-03-21T20:46:00.002-04:00

my heart is broken.......

the house is already too quiet......

it's hard to believe it...

and we will never forget you Daisie Mae

RIP our sweet friend April 12, 2001 - March 21, 2008

A new job.........

2008-03-18T14:41:00.002-04:00

well after returning to the work force after a 5 years hiatus to stay home with my little ones, what I hoped would be 25 hours a week at least has turned into 8 or less, which didn't make sense to me, so I began a search for a new position somewhere else, and I got it.......

I will be starting full time at White Oaks Resort and Spa this Thursday morning, it's a bit of a commute for me (about 35 min) but the company is rated #2 out of the 50 top Canadian employers so I'm excited to be joining them. They also offer great perks to their team members including a membership to the gym for me(immediately) and for my hubby after my 3 months probation period is up, benefits after 6 months with them, they have on site daycare should i need it in the summer, you get a one night stay with breakfast for 2 in the Liv restaurant on the anniversary of your date of hire each year, and some other small but fabulous things, I'm so excited about this!!!

On the scrapping front not much is new, I will be stepping down from Scrapbook Star's DT as of April, which saddens me, but at least the pressure to create will be off and I can scrap for myself again.

Happy Spring this week too!!! Finally I am so very sick of all the snow we've had this year!

some fun things to share.....

2008-02-19T13:55:00.006-05:00

I got some awesome new stamps from a company called Stamping Bella and I made a card for my dear friend Tina who I'm going to visit this weekend and I can't wait!! It's also inspired by the card sketch at the Card Positioning Systems Blog this week for #52
I also got some awesome personalized stamps from a fantastic seller on EBAY, it took about a month to get them from Malaysia but they were well worth the wait!!!

Michael Buble - Lost NEW VIDEO!!

2008-01-31T09:45:00.001-05:00

If you ever feel lost.

Selling some scrappy/stampin goodness

2008-01-18T14:12:00.000-05:00

if you're interested check it out here and send me an email at kimcollee@cogeco.ca

Happy New Year.........

2008-01-16T16:02:00.001-05:00

I know I'm a few weeks late with this post and greeting but sometimes life and reality just get in the way.

I hope you had a good one, it was quiet here, nice, we did the usual watch movie and munch marathon.

Happy Holidays.......

2007-12-28T11:02:00.000-05:00

well I hope Santa was as good to everyone as he was to our household, the kids are thrilled with their new goodies and I am enjoying my new Computer monitor and all in one printer, the scanner makes scrapbooking life so much easier :)

Have you made any resolutions for 2008? I am full of good intention but I would really love to make a huge effort to lose those last 20 pounds, I started off good last year and lost gusto after awhile. I plan to make it stick this year and get the kids involved too, going for walks and things like that!

Here are some pics from Christmas morning, see you next year!

Happy 12th birthday......

2007-12-08T10:59:00.000-05:00

to my eldest baby girl

Happy 5th birthday.........

2007-12-03T09:36:00.001-05:00

to my baby girl, I honestly can't believe how fast time flies.

A place to call my own.......

2007-11-30T12:07:00.000-05:00

it's still under minor construction, hanging trim and getting a new wiring system under the table but it's usuable and it's mine, I've been waiting 4 years for our basement to be finished so I could have this space, I have scrapped off my night table and glass mat for way too long, but when Dan bought his motorcycle this past summer I put my foot down that this room be done for Xmas. The rec room is coming along nicely and I will post pics of that down the road when all the furniture is down here from upstairs.

Be on the look out for some long overdue layouts very soon, I haven't scrapped anything other than commitments to Scrapbook Star and Valerie Salmon's Got Sketch blog, and I've missed doing it.

Scrapbooking Xmas stock up sale....

2007-11-20T15:06:00.000-05:00

Scrapbook Star is having their last sale of the year this weekend Nov. 23-25th, here are the details
"We're having another super sale this weekend. In fact our last until Boxing Day Saturday and Sunday 30% off Regular Priced Items an additional 60% off already reduced items "

Scrapbook Star, Star Search 2007....

2007-11-13T14:02:00.000-05:00

FAbulous prizes and tonnes of fun await you at Scrapbook Star........

We are currently looking for a guest DT member for the month of February The deadline to apply is November 28th. We will then narrow it down to 8 contestants, who will do weekly challenges, 2 contestants will be eliminated each week. At the end of the 4 weeks one contestant will be left standing and will win the position for Guest DT member for February. The winner will receive a prize pack including a CUTTLEBUG as well a monthly kit, and a 50$ store gift certificate. The runner-up wont go away empty handed either, they will also receive a prize pack! We would also love the applicants to be active members of our message board and gallery, as this will be part of your DT duties. Please send your entry to dtcontest@scrapbookstar.ca – a maximum of 3 pages or projects please. Please make sure your name is in your file name to easily identify your work ex: janedoe_page1.jpg Applicants from all countries are welcome. Please submit your entries by November 28th, 2007 The 8 Finalists will be contacted by December 1st, and the Contest will begin December 3rd. The Star Search winner will be announced December 31st!

Fall is here...

2007-10-31T22:37:00.001-04:00

and before I know it Xmas will be here and the snow will be falling, I can't believe that tommorrow marks the beginning of November. where has 2007 gone?

anyway some pics taken of us last weekend and for Halloween today...

Changes........

2007-09-24T10:27:00.001-04:00

well as some of you may know I am no longer JUST A SAHM ;), I have headed back to work part time, with the Bulk Barn, and after 6 days of training was promoted to supervisor, which I was quite proud of. I'm really enjoying working again, I didn't realize how much I have missed talking to adults other than family.

I had 2 publications come out this month, in Scrapbook and Cards Today's fall issue and Memory Makers Oct issue, which brings me up to 4 publications this year, 3 more than I had hoped for!! and on the Memory Makers one, it has 2 cover choices and my LO can be seen on one of them, it's small, but it's there!!! so cool.......

The kids are adjusted to school and Marissa just completed her babysitting course on the weekend so she is certified and ready to work, and has been doing a wonderful job for me here for the hour after school until Dan or I get home from work!

My photography is taking off as well, I had 2 clients this month which was wonderful, if you haven't checked it out yet you can see my work here

I hope all is well in your world :)

My baby is in Senior Kindergarten,,,,,,,

2007-09-05T13:21:00.000-04:00

times flies much to quickly, it just isn't fair

Happy Anniversary (on the 18th)

2007-08-17T10:51:00.000-04:00

we've been married for 6 years tommorrow and this summer has seen us going through some tough times, but we're talking and loving through it and I know things will be okay, I love you more today than I did the day we wed, you will always be my best friend and partner in life....

New family members......

2007-08-07T14:08:00.001-04:00

meet Snuggles (white and cream) and Zoe(calico) they are just babies and are so very sweet!!

I've been tagged........

2007-08-04T10:24:00.000-04:00

My Name is Kim
:1. Famous singer/band: Kiss
2. four letter word: Kite
3. Street: Keith St
.4. Colour: Krave a lipgloss i owned once
5. Gifts/presents: kitten
6. Vehicle: Kia Rio
7. Things in a sovenir shop: Kites
8. Boy Name: Kevin
9. Girl Name: Katie
10. Movie Title: Kill Bill
11. Drink: Koolaid
12. Occupation: kissing booth operator
13. Celebrity: Katie Holmes
14. Magazine: Kids weekly
15. U.S. City: Kansas City
16. Pro Sports Teams: Kansas City Cheifs
17. Fruit: kiwi
18. Reason for Being Late for Work: kite stuck in a tree
19. Something You Throw Away: kleenex
20. Things You Shout: " kiss me baby"
21. Cartoon Character: Katie and Orbie
Here are the rules: The game is SCATERGORIES....* Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the questions.* They MUST be real places, names, things ... NOTHING made up!* If you can't think of anything, skip it.* You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.* If your name happens to start with the same letter as mine, sorry, but you can't use my answers!

An auntie again........

2007-08-01T16:46:00.001-04:00

my newest niece, Madelyn Maria Costantina, arrived on Sunday July 29th at 4:12pm weighing in at 10lbs and 80zs and measuring 18" long We are quite smitten with her to say the least, can't wait to do her official photo shoot in a week or so congrats Bonnie and Lou and Abbygale!!!

Are you Canadian? and want to be on an amazing Scrapbook DT?

2007-07-17T17:05:00.000-04:00

then look no further.......... you can follow the link to Scrapbook Star on the right to check out the site!!

Design Team Call
Scrapbook Star is looking for 3 new design team members. If you consider yourself to be creative, team oriented and love our site and store please send the following to dtcontest@scrapbookstar.ca
3-5 recent projects that best represent your usual style
Please make sure your name is in the file title such as "janesmithbelieve.jpg"
Please keep files to under 100kb in size
Please include the following: *Full name, address & phone number * Other Design Teams you are a member of * A link to your online gallery or blog * Why you would like to be part of the team **Design Team members receive a monthly kit and allowance, as well as store discounts and free shipping of your orders when they are combined with your Design Team Kit shipment. **Members are on six month contracts - running October 2007 - March 2008 (Your first kit will arrive beginning of September - your first project will be due October 1st) after which one or both parties can chose to either terminate or extend the contract.
**Design Team members cannot be part of any other Canadian design team (for retail & online stores and communities). **
Members are asked to complete 2 pages a month with their kit, one for the first of the month, and one for our online crop - along with a challenge for each. The pages must be scanned at high resolution and emailed for store display purposes. These two pages must stay exclusive to Scrapbook Star for one month.
We also ask that once a week you post a "mini" challenge (see our Daily Inspirations forum) **We also ask that you be active in our gallery and message boards, posting minimum 50 posts a week, and one project to our gallery weekly to keep it inspirational for our members. **Deadline to Apply is August 15th 2007, midnight eastern time - announcement will be made by August 22nd, 2007

Boys and their toys.........

2007-07-03T19:46:00.000-04:00

hubby got himself a new toy, he's having his midlife crisis alittle early I think, he's only 33 :) but he's happy, now to hope that he doesn't get hurt on it

Love is.....

2007-06-25T12:49:00.001-04:00

Love is like a gentle breezethat cascades through your entire being,filling every fiber with emotion so deepyour heart grows wings.- Kristalee Berry -

Another proud mommy/photographer moment

2007-06-07T23:16:00.001-04:00

I entered another picture of Victoria in the Facebook Photogenic Kiddo's contest and out of 1000 photos she got another win, I also took this picture so it's great recognition for that too, anyway :) have a great weekend!!!

2 more sleeps!!!!

2007-05-31T21:48:00.000-04:00

until I hit the Creating Keepsakes Convention with the girls!!! I have been looking forward to this day for months, especially seeing Tina, the Internet is great for keeping in touch but nothing compares to the real thing!!

On the home front things are good, the kids are anxious for school to end and the grandparent's pools to be open for business, they are all fish and spend the day in the pool for the better part of the summer.

In scrap booking my first published page came out this month in the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine, can you say thrilled, I don't know who was more excited Tori or me :)

Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

2007-05-18T13:56:00.001-04:00

I'm loving this song right now

Out of over 1000....

2007-05-16T14:57:00.000-04:00

pictures my baby Victoria was chosen as a winner in the best eyes category on Facebook, in the group ~Facebooks photogenic Kiddos contest~ I'm so proud as I took this photo myself and the competition was fierce, here is the posting :)

congrats also to my friend Patti whose daughter Brianna was crowned a Queen! WTG Patticakes

So thrilled.........

2007-05-15T17:23:00.000-04:00

Memory Makers Magazine picked up one of my layouts for their Idea Gallery Issue, it will be my 3rd publication but my first with this magazine, I have to get it ready and in the mail by tommorrow, it has to be there within the week, I hope it gets there in time!!!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-04T07:53:00.000-04:00

in honour of this celelbration among scrapbookers, Scrapbook Star is having a weekend long sale, save 25% off of your order, and yes you can shop online!!! Have a great NSD!!!

I've been MIA lately

2007-05-01T08:39:00.000-04:00

due to the new man in my life, he is full of beans and energy, and has completely tied me down. I haven't touched my paper and glue in weeks, and i miss it.

this week Marissa is in her school talent show and is in 3 acts of it, I love watching her perform in school functions she is really good, although i may be a little biased.

Nothing much has changed around here, our fence is finally getting replaced after the freak October '06 storm what a difference that will make to the yard, our taxes are done and paid, it was our first year self employed and we were pleased that we didn't have to pay nearly as much as we had thought and had saved for, so we bought a few things for the house.

Anyway, looking forward to Sunday for a big girls day out, heading to Mississauga with my pals Janice and Holly, TTYS!

Sometimes I

2007-04-19T13:45:00.000-04:00

forget that.......

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more; that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds .... That's what you've given me and that's what I hope to give to you forever." Walt Witman

Have you tried Facebook.com?

2007-04-15T13:40:00.001-04:00

my friend Tina sent me a link a few weeks back that she had added me to her Facebook, being busy with our new foster son, i didn't pay much attention to what it was all about, but the other night Dan was out and the kids were in bed, i started playing around on it, and i found a bunch of friends i had i elementary and high school, so cool!! i have been chatting with them here and there this weekend and it's been great, i feel like I've gotten a little piece of my childhood back, i think you havne't checked it out you should, it's neat to see who you can find from the past!!!

Tagged by Holly A.......

2007-04-10T21:24:00.000-04:00

Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! OK, here goes:

1.I have only been on an airplane once in my life
2. I have been to Graceland inside and out of it.
3. I have also done a lap of the Indy 500 racetrack(it was in a tour bus, but I've done it just the same)
4. My favorite car in the whole world is a '63 split window Corvette
5. I went to college for Human Resources, graduated, and have never worked in the field
6. I was asked to go to Jamaica for a wedding in August and don't know if I will go
7. I love being a SAHM, it's the best job, the hours suck but the pay is priceless.

I am tagging, Vicki B , Carolyn Peeler , Heather V , Tina W , and 3 people who lurk on my BLOG, post so I know who you are :)

Easter silliness for ya......

2007-03-30T13:06:00.000-04:00

Hope you had a giggle, have a great weekend!

Little Nick...

2007-03-28T20:10:00.000-04:00

is doing wonderfully!!! He is a smiley happy sweetie pie, and he is sick too with a runny nose, we are fighting over the kleenex box but other than that, things are AWESOME!! thanks for all the get well wishes, that made me feel even better!!!

I got my Silhouette up and running and called Janice with excitement on how friggin awesome it is!!! and while we were talking my dh came in and asked if it needed special paper to use, and I told him yes it does, and Janice and I LOBO!!!! I would recommend this tool to anyone, I love that I can use the bazzillion and one fonts I already have on my computer!!! TTYS!