Blog Candy Winner and My News

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner. My doctors have been using a low grade form of Chemo (Remicaid) to try and kill off my immune system to get the Behcet's under control. It is basically a trial and error experimental treatment. And it has been fought with problems. The latest is that on Tuesday while driving my shoulders suddenly froze in position and made it impossible for me to use my arms and hands. Within an hour my hips froze and an hour later my knees.  Extremely painful. When we got home my shoulders were bright red and warm. Long story short is that I am in terrible pain and can not lift my hands above my waist. The keyboard is sitting on my lap. They think the Remicaid dose was not high enough and it was too far between infusions. So I have another infusion on Monday but in the meantime life is painful. Holding  a pair of scissors is excruciating.

So I haven't been able to do a whole on the computer. But here is the winner of  last week's hop:)
True Random Number GeneratorMin:1 Max 88  Result 7 and the winner is Rhonda Emery who said "Cute Layout" Congratulations! Rhonda would you please contact me at scrapbookingmom123@comcast.net with address and I will get this right out?

And my exciting news:) My Trash Your Layout  "Grandpa and Me" won top 3 at Shopping Our Stash! 



I am indeed honored! I love this challenge because the emphasis is use what you have. And believe me I need to.


Tomorrow Digital Darla and Lasting Memories are co-sponsoring a Hop on Digital Scrapbooking. Be sure to stop by! This is new for me, but is one of my goals for this year, so I am excited. And I will be giving away some Copics, which are perfect for digital scrapbooking:)

Have a wonderful day! 

Butterfly Award

One of my FAVORITE Blogs is For the Joy of Creating. Esther is a very talented crafter. If you have not checked her out, be sure you do:) She does beautiful work! So to be honored by her with the Butterfly Award means a lot to me.

There are some rules to follow so here they are:
Answer several questions. Award the 'Butterfly Award' to other bloggers
Contact the bloggers to let them know they have received this award
Put a link to the person who gave you the 'Butterfly Award' in the post
Here are the questions and my answers:

Q1) Name your favorite color? Pink

Q2) Name your favorite song? Amazing Grace

Q3) Name your favorite dessert? Just one?? REALLY??? Ok then....Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Q4) What wizzes you off at the moment? CONGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!
Q5) Your favorite pet? my cats Dustbunny and Mischief Both of them think they have to critique ALL of my crafting endevors!!!

Q6) Black or White? Both-I love the sharp contrast of the two together, lol

Q7) Your biggest fear? Keeping a roof over our heads

Q8) Best feature? Sense of humor

Q9) Everyday attitude? Happy

Q10) What is perfection? A day crafting and not having to be taxi Mom

Q11) Guilty pleasure? Red Lobster!!!!

Q12) When you're upset you? CRAFT!!!!

And now to pass this award on:) Some of these I know have already received the award, so just enjoy:)

Lillian from It Came from My Mother's Meatloaf
Raina from Raina's Favorite Crafty Things
Madison at Funky Cards
Kristy at Craftin' on My Door
Sandy at Paper Transformers
Linda at Papertracer

Thanks again Esther!

I made top 3 at Cricut 360!

 I am very excited and humbled to announce my Hoot Layout made the top 3 at Cricut 360. This was my first time entering one of their challenges-my poor cricut has been gathering dust waiting for my new scrapbook room. It is so wonderful being able to get to my stuff! A very special thank you to Cricut 360 for the honor:)

To those of you on the East Coast, you are in my prayers. Please be careful. Ironic that Irene means peace isn't it?

Elizabeth

Present? Christmas Layout

 "Squeal"  I am soooo excited!!! I won my first Challenge! I made the top 3 at Lasting Memories Challenge! My Farming Friends Layout won! I am so honored! There were many awesome layouts! Also if you are interested in being a DT they are taking applications:) 

As a gymnast Scott has always been able to curl up into the smallest places. He has always loved sleeping in tight places. As a child the standard joke was to check the closets when we couldn't find him. More than likely he took a nap inside one of them. So it came as no surprise when my sister gave him a duffel bag that he decided to curl up in it. He even zipped himself inside. The picture is from when he decided to "pop out" and scare us!

Today I decided to challenge myself to use up some of my scraps. And the first scrap I grabbed was Christmas paper. This layout is made entirely of paper scraps so I am unable to identify the paper sources.

I also challenged myself to try a new technique. I have never misted before or used wood flourishes. I misted the Kaisercraft Wood Flourishes with October Afternoon Red Wagon Mist from the 5 and Dime Collection. I then embossed with Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. But I purposely stopped heating it before it was completely melted because I wanted to give it a frosted look since this was a Christmas layout. Unfortunately you can not see the crystals in the pictures. Sorry:(

I used Spellbinders Petite Circle Large Dies for the journal tag. I then used Hero Arts Red and Green Gems and alternated them. The Alphabet Stickers were from my stash, but I think they are from Stickapotamus.




Creative Scrappers #169

Lasting Memories Challenge #51: Try try something new and go a little out of your comfort zone. The Embossed Wood Flourish that I embossed but did not completely melt the crystals is my new technique. I have never used wood flourishes or misted before.

Scrapbook & Cards Today is looking for projects that are using old patterned paper. My paper is so old I don't remember where it came from! Even my alphabet stickers are old! LOL

Have a wonderful day filled with memories that make you smile!

The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award

If you are looking for Young Craters Unite Blog Hop please click here or scroll down.

  A very special blogging friend, Cara at Miscellaneous Me  has award me the Irresistibly Sweet Award.

Thank you:) Cara is a young teacher I have become friends with through blogging. Having to leave teaching due to Bechets has been a major loss for me. I have so enjoyed reading Cara's teaching adventures and all about her craft projects in her blog. Her teaching style is so similar to mine. She even has the kids singing songs while they transition from one activity to the next. I did that with my kids, but since she is a music teacher I am guessing her kids do not have to listen to a tone deaf teacher. LOL What can I say, my inability to sing motivated them to get the transition skill right the first time, so they would not have to listen to me sing it again! LOL

The rules for the award are the following:
1) Send a thank you to the person who nominated you and include their link.
2) To accept this award, tell 7 random facts about yourself.
3) Pass the award on to at least 8 other awesome blog buddies.

So here are my 7 random facts:

1. My first full time teaching job was in a community where I had "cow" duty literally. Our playground was next to a cow pasture and occasionally they would get loose. Need I saw more??? LOL

2. I used to amaze my students because I can read upside down and backwards!

3. As a child and teenager I used to do beautiful embroidery, needlepoint and  crewel work. Now I can't because of neuropathy and arthritis in my hands from the Behcets I can't feel the needle. Thankfully I still have some of my pieces:)

4. I dreaded taking art class while in school because I couldn't draw a stick figure let alone anything artistic. My teachers told me I was beyond hope and I would never have artistic talent.

5. I am happiest when I am in my craft room creating.

6. I LOVE the water. My dream is to one day have a cabin on a lake:)

7. I worked at Cedar Point Amusement Park while in college. I once rode the Gemini Roller Coaster for 3 hours straight while it was being tested for safety. Even in my sleep I thought I was still on the ride. I swear my bed was going up and down! LOL

And now to award to 8 other people:

1. Linda  Inspiration is Everywhere

2. Sandy Paper Transformer

3. Esther For the Joy of Creating

4. Ioanna Maria Pieces of Me

5. Maria Creativity is Therapy

6. Lillian It Came From My Mothers Meatloaf

7. Eric Load of Scrap

Just a reminder I have Copic Marker Blog Candy up for grabs. You can get one entry for being a follower and another for leaving a comment. I will be choosing a winner on July 5th.

Have a wonderful day filled with scrappy moments!

Verstile Blogger Award and The Best Friend Blogger Award

Wow! I have been given another Versatile Blogger Award. This time she happens to be a special ed teacher too! So we are kindred souls. Thanks so much SiskiyouSue. Be sure to check out her blog Lost in Montona. She has an awesome outlook in life. You can't help but be uplifted!

So here are the rules...

1. Thank the person who presented me with this award (This is easy...)

2. Tell 7 things about myself

3. Pass it on to 15 Bloggers

Seven Things About Myself

1. I love to Canoe and have wonderful memories of canoeing on the Au Sable River in Michigan.

2. One of my favorite things to do when I visit family is to go to Zenders for the fried chicken dinner in Frankenmuth. Michigan.

3. My first degree was from the University of Michigan. I am a die hard U of M fan.

4. I just finished reading Love Song. I cried and cried.

5. I worked at Cedar Point when I was in college.

6. Spring is my favorite Season. However my allergies have a different opinion, lol.

7. I miss teaching terribly.  The hardest part of becoming ill with Bechets and Lupus was giving up my teaching career. I really miss the kids.

I am giving this award too:

1. Scrapcat Cards by Linda Check out her card using Tim Holtz's Sewing Room Die. It is beautiful. I also loved her video on making stick pins, which is so hot right now.
2. Jolanda's Crafty Corner Check out Jolanda's awesome Easter Vintage tag!
3. Bucket List Stamper  TN Granny is a woman with a mission. Love reading about life from her perspective:)
3. Scrapbookaholic by Abby Her Scrapbook pages are fun!!!!
4. Canadian Craft Corner I so look foreword to seeing what Kim has created!
5. Sweet Designs by Cheryl She has a great stickpin tutorial!
6. Seongsook's Creations  Check out her beautiful pyramid card:)
7. Me-Ma-Kim's She has a Lasting Memories Scrapbook page that is just breath taking!
8. Expressions of a Craftaholic Check out her butterfly Card she did for the OWH Sticker Hop. It's beautiful!
9. Stamping With A Passion Check out Joan's hanging Easter Egg Card!
10.Lone Pine Designs Beautiful cards and Christy is a floral designer too! Wish she was closer ! LOL
11. Butterfly Kisses with Love Arlene made an awesome accordian album with the new Spellbinders Book Page Dies.
12. Teachdanz I love her baptism card!
13. Sharons Scrappy Space Sharon has an awesome video on making ribbon flowers.
14. Leas Cupcakes and Sunshine Her blog is stock full of sunshine:)
15. Pickled Paper Designs  Amy should get an award just for the name of her blog. How fun! And so is her Call Me card!

The second award I was given was The Best Friend Blogger Award was by Cecy at Super Kute Kreations by Cecy. She has wonderful designs be sure to check her out.

The rules for this award are:

1: Post about it on your blog and link back to the sender, and thank them

2: Pass onto those who visit you regularly and leave comments

Here's who I'm passing this in to:

1. Sandy At Paper Transformers I love her projects:)
2. My Need 2 Craft She sews, beads and does other crafts too! Anyone who can sew impresses me! My Mom and Aunt Sew but apparently I missed that gene! LOL
3. Linda at Papertracer She is one amazing friend!
4. Esther at The Joy of Creating Check out her cupcake wrapper for Easter. Almost makes me want to bake!
5. Maria I have so enjoyed getting to know Maria.
6. It Came From My Mother's Meatloaf I love Lillian's blog. I am ALWAYS learning something new!

Thanks again for the awards! It's great to have so many new friends and readers!

Elizabeth

Thank you Terri for the Stylish Blogger Award!

Wow! What a week! Thank you Terri for giving me the Stylish Blogger Award!

Please go check out Terri's blog at My Need 2 Craft and her amazing projects!!! Thank you Terri for choosing me:) I am honored! And I love your blog!

Upon receiving this award I must…
*Thank the person who gave this award to me and link back to their blog
*Share 8 things about myself
*Pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered
*Leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition.

8 Things About Me:

1. As a child I loved to embroidery. I still have some of my work hanging in my house. Unfortunately the arthritis does not permit me to continue this art form:(

2. We have THREE Big 10 teams in our house, Michigan, Purdue and Indiana. Football season is interesting! LOL

3.  I am a risk taker. I love to try something new:)

4. Popcorn is my favorite food. It was the only thing I could keep down during James pregnancy. Go figure! (And I was sick the entire pregnancy. I even manage to loose 50 pounds while pregnant! )

5. I Love to read. I love mysteries, true stories and romance. I hate science fiction!

6. My favorite paper trimmer is Kaisercraft.

7. I am privileged to have friends all over the world. I love Yahoo messenger!

8. I love Victorian artwork. However with a household of boys...it doesn't go over so well with them, lol.

And the 8 new blogs I recently discovered (and it is hard to pick just 8!)

1. Super Kute Kreations by Cecy Garica

2. She's Gone Stampin

3. Yes Virginia

4. Wings of a Butterfly

5. Seongsook's Creations

6. Eric Erikson's Load of Scrap

7. A Mermaid's Craft 

8. Addicted to Card Making

Wow this was a hard choice! And now I need to go scrap......there's a new layout coming to town!

Have a scrappy day! Thanks again Terri!
Elizabeth

The Verstile Blogger Award-My first blog Award

I can't believe it! My blog is barely a month old and I have received my first blog award-The Versatile Blogger Ward, I have over 32 followers and over 1100 visits! WOWOW! I thought it would be months before I even had 10 followers or 500 hits! Thank you to all of you for joining me on my artistic journey!

And a very special thank you to Tonia at Pigtails and Papertrails for giving me this award. I am so honored! Here are the rules for this award:1. Thank the person who sent it to you!

2. Tell us 7 things about yourself

3. Reward this to 15 bloggers

Seven things about Me:

1. I will be turning 50 next month! How did that happen! LOL

2. In the fall I will have 2 kids in college-both freshmen.

3. My secret dream is to one day own a cabin on the lake.

4. I have won the highest award in teaching-The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. (It included a trip to the White House-what an experience!)

5. My special needs students performed with John Denver at the first Nobel Green Prizes as part of Kids Saving the Earth receiving a Noble Green Prize. (They won an international competition with a music video they did to win the honor.The judges declared their entry the most artistic!)

6. I started scrapbooking after a heart attack caused by the Behcets. I wanted my kids to know my story in case I died. It has become the greatest therapy in the world. Before my heart attack I had NO artistic ability. I HATED ART classes. Now I love art:)

7. My greatest joys in my life are my two kids.I thank them for being my sons every day. I also thank God for the blessings they are. I am indeed one blessed Mom.

And now to bestow this wonderful honor on 15 of my favorite blogs (And this is hard I follow almost 200 blogs!)

1.Maria at Creativity is Therapy. Make sure you tell her Congratulations on her new daughter:)

2. Linda at Papertracer Congratulations on your new house!

3. Ioanna Maria at Pieces of Me Love the house she made out of scrapbook paper:)

4. Treza at Creating Treasures Check out the memorial album she is making for a mom that miscarried. I have had 13 miscarriages and such a gift would have been so comforting! Wonderful idea!

5. Sandy at Paper Transformer I just recently discovered Sandy's blog and I so look forward to seeing her new creations!

6. Vanessa at Wings of a Butterfly. I lover her writing style!

7. Latrice at Any Occassion. Check out her Wednesday Recipes whiles checking out her beautiful cards.

8. Kim at Paper Punch Addiction. So as a Paper Addict, I so admire someone who is a paper punch addict! LOL

9. Lorie at The Thinkin' Spot. Check out the Peachy Keen Blog Hop while you are there!

10. Jane atStamping with Janice Check out her Bee Card with Peachy Keens new stamp release:)

11. Joanna at Scrap-Making Great videos and cards:)

12.  Emma at Creative Time for Me. Love her video tutorials:)

13. Lisa at Our 2 Angels in Heaven She has a Pig Layout that is too cute for words!

14.  Lori at Lone Pine Designs. Love her cards!

15. Lillian at It Came From My Mother's Meatloaf I love her writing style. I am always learning something new. Check out her April Fool's Day history lesson:)

I follow over 200 blogs! This was a really tough choice. Wish I could have given it to me more. But again thank you Tonia. You made my day!

Elizabeth

PS: Stay tuned more blog candy is coming to celebrate all of these milestones:)