About: Mr. Sandman Bringing Me a Dream

So last night I had a cup of tea just a little too late in the evening :( and I was up until 3 or 4 am this morning, YIKES!!! That energy was put to good use though, I went on YouTube and made samples of all my favorite interactive elements for mini albums. That way it will be available as a reference. Thanks Mr. Sandman (for being late that is)


So what have I been up too?There was another ATC swap for May. I decided to go old school and pulled out the 2x2 QuicKutz dies. Those little guys are so much fun!!! This one matches the one made last month. It's called May Flowers ------>

There was also a challenge hosted by Dee over
at the group.
We had to create a tag, and a card using specific images. Whew it was hard using those digital cuties but fun. I never used them before, and coloring was the hardest part. I didn't win, but it was so much fun trying something new.



I finally completed a page that I had been wanting to put together for such a long time. I love the medallions, they add such a punch, easy to make, and so versatile. I found the instructions on YouTube, I LOVE THAT SITE!!! This is a layout of my sister Baby and my niece Vanessa. I entitled it "BEAUTIFUL" because they are just that. And I mean on the inside and the outside. They are a blessing in my life.



Oh and there was an upcycle project started. My daughter was getting rid of a small chalkboard/display sign/marker holder box thing. I saw it and just couldn't let it go. So, I lightly sanded t, and put Gesso all over. Not sure where I'm going with it but pretty sure it will be something good.

Well, off to make some thank you cards, and organize my space a little. Later days!!!
Ini

About: Yo Momma!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MY MOMMY FRIENDS!!!
That includes the Aunties that help care for nieces and nephews, owners of pets that love their babies, and single Dads that play both positions!

Hmmm it seems I've done it again, almost another month goes by that I let my blog go unloved :( Well let me clear out these weeds and get to work here.

This is an extra special Mother's Day! Got a call from an Army pal yesterday, her daughter (that used to babysit Bryanna) gave birth to a most healthy BEAUTIFUL baby girl on May 4, 2011 3:33 am. Blessings to you Ms. Kaya and your gorgeous baby.

I received my stamp of the month from The Stamps of Life, and if I get nothing else for Mom's Day, I will be ok ;). It makes me want to SCREAM!!! Well for ice cream of course.


Mother's Day weekend always reminds me of my Mid West family. My pal Camille's birthday is May 3rd so we always celebrate it Mom's Day Weekend. One year we went out and partied so hard for her birthday that...hmmm moving on :)

Another fun memory is of Ms. Brandy and Jamal. Jamal is the most cutest little man, (that is not so little anymore) that used to cry "YO MOMMA" every time me and my girls had to part ways with him. Come to find out he was trying to say "Bryanna" and was crying for her not to go. Oh I miss that lil man! He is also the lil guy that would randomly loudly "MOOOOO" when Bryanna was taking too long telling a story. (((Jamal)))




So what have I been up too? Well, I participated in an ATC swap. This is my creation. The theme was April. An ATC is a piece of art 2 1/2 " by 3 1/2 ". Because of it's small size, can be mailed.





I also participated in a mini album swap (my first one). It was sooooo much fun, I am officially hooked. I made one for a really good friend, and I got one back in the mail!! How great is that? Here is a pic:
This also won me a wonderful RAK from Emma Smith a new scrappy pal. She was holding a little give away where you told her what you did for Earth Day. Well, the cardboard pages of this album are cut up cereal boxes, I covered with mostly DCWV Tattered Time paper. Here is a link to YouTube if you'd like to see the finished piece and all the interactive elements.


Have a wonderful Mommie's Day everyone. Take some time and relax.
Ini