Today's Thankful Thought: I am so thankful for all the card makers that share their talent on YouTube. That is a huge source of inspiration for me. If you are looking for card/scrapbook making inspiration I would highly recommend heading on over there and just do some browsing around! But, be careful cause it can be quite addicting.

Onto today's Valentine card...I had this stamp set with all sorts of different patterned hearts in it and when I was gathering my supplies for this series immediately upon seeing it this idea popped in my head. It is refreshing when ideas just seem to come to you and it takes little to no effort to create something.

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Supplies Used: 

Inkadinkadoo: Hearts Stamp Set

My Favorite Things: Heart Banner Stamp and Die

Distress Ink

Doodlebug: Lovebug Paper

Lawn Fawn: Stitched Labels Die

Ribbon from my stash

VersaMark ink Pad

White Embossing Powder

Procedure: I placed all the hearts from the Inkadinkadoo stamp set on a large block and stamped with the VersaMark ink pad. I then sprinkled white detail embossing powder on them and heat set the whole panel. Next, I used a paint brush and some various pink distress ink colors to color the background. I used very little water as it was not watercolor paper. I then stamped and colored the little girl. ( I so need to practice getting that die/image part correct) but oh well I wasn't going to completely start over! I used Copic Markers to color her. I die cut the label and stamped one of the sentiments that came with the MFT stamp on and then edged it with some light pink cat's eye ink. I layered everything together and adhered to a white top folding card. I used a very pale pink ink color to stamp her inside and added the other sentiment. 

I hope you enjoyed the card and will join me next Wednesday for Card #3. I promise I will do way better at listing specific supplies. Have a great day!

Valentine Series Card 1

Good Wednesday Morning! How are you this fine morning? Well, it is a bit chilly here in sunny central Florida. However, after a record warm year (according to the weather people) I guess a bit cooler weather is okay for a change even for this hot weather gal! After all that is why people live in Florida right? Beaches (although I only get their a couple times a year), Palm trees, long walks in the wonderful sunshine, picnics in the park....well you get it! That is what Florida is all about!

However, I guess we must have some kind of winter. And winter leads to my second favorite holiday! Valentine's Day! So, to kick off that this year and my renewed, consistent outlook on my entire life I am doing a Valentine Day card series in conjunction with my friend Kim. You can find her blog here. I am very excited to be able to have the opportunity and energy to get this series going!

So here is my first card! Since I was on the tale end of Christmas card creating when Kim and I decided to do this series all of that stuff was on my scrap table! So, I decided to see if I could create a Valentine card using all Christmas supplies. I do think it turned out quite cute!

Supplies Used:

Studio Magical 6x6 Paper Pad

Lawn Fawn Snow Day Stamp Set

My Favorite Things Die-Namics Peek A Boo Circle Die Set

All Supplies were purchased through my own store 

Scrapping for Less

I have also shared this card/post over @ Scrapbook Blessings Club. If you are not a member of the club go check it out there are great tutorials and even a Facebook group where you can share and interact with other crafters.

Make It Happen-2016 Part 2

How is everyone doing? Goal setting? Is it overrated? There are tons and I mean tons of goal setting blog posts and everyone talks about making/creating goals for the New Year. Well, here is my opinion in a nutshell, my .02 worth, take it or leave it!

Goals are only helpful if you do something to work towards completing them. I was cleaning my scrap room today and found my goals I had written out at the beginning of 2015...well I tucked them away not to even lay eyes on them again until today...so what good did that do?

I had every intention of having my goals all ready for public eyes to see...I have to make them all pretty...or they will get tucked away again and I will be in the same boat again next year.

And sometimes goals come out of nowhere in the middle of the year you didn't realize were even going to materialize...and right there you have to stop and do something about it! This past year in March my good friend Kim and her husband found out they were going to move to Ireland in July for 6 months, well when I was lamenting to my hubby how much I was going to miss her so he suggested that I go visit her. WOW! Talk about something I never even thought about happening at the onset of 2015.

So, with that I am deciding to cut myself some slack and quit beating myself up about the lack of progress on my goals for 2015.

With that being said, 2016 is happening and happening right now! My hubby has been on vacation since December 18 and just went back to work today, so needless to say my normal routine was in a total disruption. I spent today getting several things back in order, making several videos I have been meaning to make and doing paperwork for my business. Therefore, the goal setting prettiness did not happen yet, my planner didn't get set up yet, and I did not stop all day! However, I did get this printed out and ready so I can laminate and put in my planner.

So, stay tuned to Part 3 of Make It Happen-2016...I will put it up as a bonus post this week on Thursday. Thanks for reading my ramblings!

Make It Happen-2016 Part 1

I blatently stole borrowed..(heehee) this photo from a friend's share on FB! This
says it all for me!

Well 2015 sure didn't go like I planned. I started out with a bang and had so many aspirations and I totally failed to bring any of them to completion. Am I a failure?

No, I don't think so, just a work in progress...and that is what I truly need to do is progress with myself! So, I know I started out the beginning of 2015 with a great huge aspiration that things were going to be different this year...for myself, my own personal goals, and this blog...well guess what they weren't. But I am thankful that God is the God of new beginnings!

First off, I want to begin with the many wonderful and fabulous things that happened to me this past year.

I celebrated 40 years of marriage with this wonderful man.

The love of my life!

I was fortunate to have my son completely remodel my walk in closet which gave me a beautiful make-up space.

My wonderful son!

I deepened several personal relationships.

My good friend Kim

Amanda (daughter) and Theresa (daughter in law)

my sister Beth

Trevor...my youngest grandson

Tyler...my oldest grandson

        and all the grands in between!







I was able to travel not only to 1 foreign country but 2!...the second one being one I have dreamed of going to for almost 20 years.

I have been able to visit my father often this year.

I have continued living my dream of being a SAHW and owning my own business.

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Next, I want to share with you several resources that I used to do this next part. Reflection of who I am, what I need to do, and how I need to get there to make for a better year than last year. You see I really like blogging and sharing my thoughts and creations...I realized today in preparing some of these resources that I often get off track because I let outside things in my life (of which I have no control over) affect my mood and productivity. Well....that is going to stop and stop today! So, I began this process by joining this Facebook Group TheResetGirl's Goal Getter Club...I used resources found within the file section of that group to answer some questions and set some goals. Then, I went to this blog...she has a series on goal setting, be sure to read all of the parts. I created this Pinterest board today but will also create a visual goal board for myself to be able to look at without going to the computer. 

Finally, I would like to share some encouragement with everyone...regardless of where you are with the goals you have set for your life...you can take control and do something about it! Be in control! Because you can bring a fresh and renewed perspective anytime and anywhere!

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of the Make It Happen-2016 series...on Monday, January 4th.

Scrapbook Blessing September Card Kit Blog Hop

FIRST OFF THE WINNER OF OUR AUGUST KIT IS...

MICHELLE WINDSOR!!!

 Congrats, please email teresascraps@gmail.com

So now for this month...

Thank your for hopping along with us this month.
You are on the first stop of our hop
Scrapbook Blessings Club. 

So who doesn't love fun and affordable--papers, flowers, chalk inks, brads, chalkboard, stamps, buttons.. more!! Every month you get something a little different! 

Introducing our new SEPTEMBER Mini Card Kit!!!! 

This is the neat before photo! I forgot to include the ink pad! 

The messy pic with the ink included

Included in this kit;

*GRAPHIC 45: "RARE ODDITIES" 6 sheets 

*A VARIETY OF CARDSTOCK THAT COORDINATES  6 pieces

*LAWN FAWN "TRICK OR TREAT" 1 stamp set
*GRAPHIC 45: EPHEMERA CARDS  4 various sizes

*GRAPHIC 45" CHIPBOARD 6 pieces
*AMERICAN CRAFT: BLACK ADHESIVE PEARL DOTS
*PURPLE POLKA DOT RIBBON 2YDS
*COLORBOX EGGPLANT  1 ink pad

*TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS MARKER: "RUSTY HINGE" 1 marker 

No video this month cause I (Teresa) have taken over this portion and well...things don't always go as planned. I WILL get it done for next month and we will be back on track! Anyhow go and visit Sandy's blog and then mine to check out what we have created with the card kit for you this month.

Here are my contributions for the hop:
Card #1 will be a Halloween card for my daughter: 

Card #2: Well this really isn't a card. I like to make other items with the card kits. This will be a page in my October list book.

• To purchase your card kit, you can click below to place your order. 
• CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS MONTH'S: THE KIT WILL NOT GO LIVE UNTIL 9AM ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH

$15.00 includes shipping

Click here to purchase

Thanks for hopping along. Up next is Marilyn

Blog List:

Scrapbook Blessings Club

Sandy- Sandy's Scrapbookin's

Teresa-Fresh and Renewed

Marilyn -Marilyn's Crafts

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One hopper will win this month's kit. All you have to do is be a follower of SBC and the Design Team blogs and leave a comment on each.

CARD KIT WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED with the October card kit reveal!

 Also, you can join up to our Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed day! 

 SBC Design Team

A VERY EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

Well, today I come to you with the most fantastic thing that has ever happened to me....well that is other than marrying the love of my life and having my beautiful family!

I am going to be traveling in September/October to the countries of Ireland and Italy! I am beyond excited about this adventure!

                    

       


So, here is the back story! My friend Kim is moving to Ireland for an extended period of time due to her husband's job. I was telling my hubby how I am going to miss her and his response was..."well, maybe you can go visit."  Ummmm....YES! He also stated..."I don't know if you could do Italy ( has been the main thing on my bucket list since 1998) but at least you could go see Kim." So Kim and I set to work to planning the trip to Italy to see if it was financially possible. Thanks to her and Jamie's travel savviness it become a reality!


Going to Italy (specifically Rome) has been a dream since I taught third grade at a private school where the Social Studies curriculum included a 9 week unit on Ancient Rome. It was absolutely my most favorite thing to teach the whole three years I taught there. So, here I am about to embark (in 63 days) on the most exciting adventure I will probably ever take in my life. This is like way better than waiting for Christmas morning to arrive! Can you tell I am just beyond excitement?

I have never been out of the country at all...in fact never even traveled out of the South until the year 2010. So, I covet all of your thoughts and prayers as I go on this adventure of a lifetime! If anyone has any positive tips to share please do so in the comments below! No neggie ones cause I have heard them all already! Even from random strangers in the nail salon!

I will be sure to share some exciting photos and maybe even a vlog or two along the way.
And you might see and read a thing or two as I get ready/prepared for this journey. Thanks so much for taking your time to share in my excitement!

Life Update!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Lots going on in my life these days...I just wanted to take some time to give you a life update and let you know what it happening in my neck of the woods. So, I am going to split this into three sections.

Personal

I began on February 1 to start taking charge of my life...don't know what took me a whole month...usually I am on the ball right around the first of the year. So, I decided I needed to get fit and healthy. I began Weight Watchers...and have been working on that steadily since then. I would like to say I started on February 1st exercising regularly but that would be a total fib. I struggled with that aspect of getting fit...walking some but not consistently, exercising at home but again not consistently. So, fast forward to the month of March...I got a Fitbit for my birthday and things started
getting more regular. Then on Mother's Day...May 10th...I had recently found out that we could join the local gym at a huge discount due to my hubby's place of employment...so that was my present from my wonderful husband. A gym membership completely paid in full for a year. And to my surprise he joined as well. We go regularly 3 times a week and then I go twice a week. I have also gotten on a regular walking schedule at home when I am not at the gym...so I walk twice a day most days. Recently, we went to the beach for our annual family weekend and I walked over 10,000 steps in one day for the first time! I have lost 26.6 lbs since February and am still losing...I have quite a ways to go but I am going about it the right way!

Organization

I decided on January 1 that I was going to get my whole house completely organized! With that goal in mind I designed a complete closet redo for my walk in closet in my bedroom. My wonderful son executed my design and the result is a beautiful walk in closet with drawers, shoe racks, hanging space, shelves, and a make-up vanity! I am totally in love with it and would not trade it for anything!

I completely cleaned out and organized my kitchen...have cleaned out every drawer and closet in this house.

Also with the help of two friends I completely redesigned, purged, and organized my scrapbook room. I am still not quite finished with that room but it is getting there. My goal is to completely finish that room by the end of this month.

Lastly, the final space I will need to completely clean and organize is my space in the garage...that has fast become the problem area for me. I cannot seem to keep that area clean. But that is on the agenda for this month as well.

Business

As most of you know I own/run a scrapbook supply retail business. Scrapping for Less sure keeps me on my toes. I have been super busy with orders, sorting, and shipping lately. I strive my best to offer excellent customer service and provide scrapbook/card/craft supplies for sale at a price that is better than most places. I design the card kits for Scrapbook Blessings Club which debuts on the first Saturday of each month. Check out the blog hop each month and comment on each participant...you could win a kit! I also recently introduced a monthly planner kit! June was a huge success...July had a rough time (only sold 2) but you can't win 'em all right? I also offer a service unheard of most other places...ask and I will see if I can get anything you may want...tools, specialty paper, a certain stamp...whatever you may need...I can't promise...but I will look for it and see if I am able to obtain that item for you.  Anyhow, I am committed to bring the best/hottest/greatest supplies to you at super prices!