Spread the Joy !!

Today, I have viewed this video for the second time.

For the joy and happiness that wells up in my heart, I am grateful.

In these troubled times that all peoples and nations are facing, it is hard to find the joy in the simple things.

Thank you Jill & Kevin for sharing and reminding us all that happiness and joy may be found in the most unexpected things.

Thanks to Susan and Deanne for finding and sharing the same !

Spread the JOY !!

Happiness

Addison, Seven Months old.

Happiness, is when you have Ink for your photo printer and the urge to scrap , all at the same time ! Woo...Hooo !

And of course my Sweet...Sweet Grand babies !

One more challenge completed for "Am I a Scrap Addict" Celebration Challenges.

Hoping, I may be able to squeeze one more in before the deadline tomorrow.

I just love the little flowers in this layout !

I read a mini tutorial in this months Craft N Things magazine and just had to make them .

I remember when I was a little girl we would make this type of paper flower in Arts and Crafts in school. What fun !! I always thought it made the best dandelions or mums !

Thanks for stopping by : )

Celebration Challenges

Before I ran out of Ink for my photo printer, I was happily creating for my albums.

Inspired by the Blog Celebration challenges posted on Am I a Scrap Addict , I was able to finish a page for my youngest Granddaughter's first year album.


The layout challenge may be found here # 23



My Granddaughter Sophia, helped put together her Papa's Birthday cake, while they were home for a visit.
My Grandmother's Chocolate Mayo Cake recipe was his Birthday Cake choice.

I included Grandmother Jones Recipe into the layout so that Sophia will have this in her book for future memories to come.
She became fast friends with the little Rag doll I put together over the winter.. made her grandmother very happy : ) For me ...this is what crafting is all about !


Challenge 24 may be found here.




Inspired by this challenge to create a Birthday Card for my niece for her Birthday dinner Saturday last.

Challenge 25 may be found here.

So ,that's it for now...except.... I now have ink and hope to squeeze in another challenge or 2.

"Am I a Scrap Addict" Blog Challenge ...you still have time if you would like to join in on the celebration !!

Hometown Christmas Holiday Kickoff

I don't know about anyone else,but for me the Holiday season really begins with our annual Christmas Parade.

I love everything about a parade, School bands, floats, local fire companies and all the holiday cheer that is extended between the parade participants and crowd of onlookers.

And most importantly the arrival of Santa on a horse drawn sleigh !

Over the weekend I was able to attend this years parade with my Mother.

Her first taste of the Holiday season in her new town !!

Then off to a local restaurant for a warm beverage and lunch.

Grand day to help get in the holiday mood.

I used Photobucket3 to collage my photos as I had over 200 and to protect some of the participants identities.

Just thought I would share with you a little taste of my hometown spirit !

Blog Celebration Challenge & RAK

Hello,Scrappers and Crafters!

Unable to post for the last couple of days, due to no Internet connection,the rain finally fell here and took some of the humidity out of the air and turned my connection back on! WooHoo!!

I would like to celebrate my one year blog and upcoming 100Th post with a challenge for all who would like to give it a try.

It is my way of saying thank you for all the wonderful products I have received over the past couple of years, thru various challenges on blogs and boards that I have participated in.

I have not decided yet on how I will draw a name,I would like to check into a random generator,or all who participate will have there names in a hat and be drawn.

Okay,on to the challenge.

This challenge is open to all who would like to give it a try !

For those of you who visit my blog on a regular basis,you know by now that fall is my favorite time of the year.

I love everything about this season...need I say more? :)

For your challenge I would like to have you share your favorite fall layout, project, card,tip or recipe that has to do with the season. That's it!

The prize will be this fun little Halloween kit of Martha Stewart products I have put together for you.

Don't you just love that Stamp!! I thought it was so much fun!

Good luck to all who give this a try...just post in the comment of this post,so we can all go and see what fun ideas you have to share!

I will draw the winner on the 24Th of September so your package will arrive in time for those fun Halloween projects!