Blog Hop Winner!!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

RANDOM.ORG SELECTED OUR WINNER TODAY!
HERE IS THE NUMBER....

NICOLE IS OUR WINNER TODAY!!!

I HAVE LINKED NICOLE'S BLOG BELOW.

Nicole said...

Great job...what great ornaments!

December 12, 2009 4:25 AM

Here is Nicole's blog..

Nicole...I'm so excited to ship you're prize to you.
Please email me with your address and I will send your kit to you.
I would like to send it to you prior to Christmas, so hurry and email me your info.

Thanks to everyone who participated in
Rusty Pickle's Holiday Blog Hop!
Thanks to Rusty Pickle for organizing everything and thanks to the "hoppers" for your continued support in the scrap industry!

Til next Time with T!!!

Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by for the Rusty Pickle Blog Hop!!
The blog starts here...
Start there to see different projects posted from my fellow
Rusty Pickle Chefs, including some giveaways.

Here's my project.
I created an ornament for this special time of year.
It was fast and easy. Even my 7 year old son helped.
So this would be a great project for kids to make for someone special in their lives. Of course, that would be mom!!! haha!

I started with a styrofoam ball,
Cut paper strips as thin or as wide as you like,
ran them thru a paper crimper for added texture,
rolled them around a pencil,
stuck in the styrofoam with a straight pin,
added ribbon to hang it from and done.

Here's the finished product...

A close-up shot.

The paper I used was Rusty Pickle "White Christmas" line.
I love it!

I'm so glad you stopped by that I want to give away a "Merry Christmas" Rusty Pickle kit with all the contents and instructions to create this cute holiday mini book.
This kit includes everything from paper, trims, tags, file folders, chipboard covers, preprinted quotes, and more.

All you have to do for a chance to win,
is leave a comment on my blog during this weekend's blog hop,
sharing your favorite holiday tradition.

On Monday, a winner will be selected using a random generator.
I will post the winner on Monday, so don't forget to check in on Monday to see if it's you.

Don't forget to go to the next stop in the Rusty Pickle Blog Hop!!
Mandie has a great project to share.
You can find Mandie's blog here.
Mandie, here they come!!

Again, thanks for stopping in. Keep moving in the Hop!!
Don't miss out on your opportunities for great holiday ideas and especially the giveaways!!

Til next Time with T!!!

"Pelican" Layout

Here's a recent layout I created for Rusty Pickle.
You have to look at these pictures up close. Mostly the big one.
This was the funniest thing I think that has happened with this little girl.
As I've said before, she is not afraid of but absolutely loves animals, sea animals are her favorite however, bugs, frogs, snails, whatever, she loves to touch them, talk to them and even kiss them. Yes, kiss them. She has kissed a frog and a snail.
She is so funny!!
Here's the layout, take a looksy for yourself...

Crazy!! I know! I screamed out, there were strangers taking pictures. We all couldn't believe what we just saw. Mr. Pelican's mouth opened so huge. She really probably would have fit inside.
Up he went with his beak, opened his mouth and
then down he went right for her face.

Why didn't he go for my husband?lol! Why this innocent little girl?
She did not even back up, she just put her hands on her cheeks, in the picture you can see one foot stepped back and the strength in my husband's hand trying to pull her back, that's why her foot had stepped back, because he pulled her back.
So the next day we wake up she says,
"Mommy, I want to go back and see Mr. Pelican,
to teach him to be nice to me."

Lord, child!! We didn't go back!

Thought this was such a great story but really could have been a lot worse.
We had some friends with us that were telling us that a pelican got a hold of their friends daughter's arm and tore the skin all up. They have a huge tooth in the front of the beak that use to get the fish out of the water. My daughter always claims she is a fish.???

Hope you all are having a great holiday season!!
Leave a comment to let me know you stopped by.

Til next Time with T!!

White Christmas Layout

Here is a layout for Christmas.
This picture is Kameron a couple years ago.
I can't believe how much he has grown since then.
I love this picture of him. He still has his baby teeth(gone now).



This layout was created using Rusty Pickle "White Christmas" patterned paper, paper ribbon buckle, and trim,
Heidi Swapp letters,
7Gypsies Gaffer Tape,
Christmas Bingo cards: produced by Jessica Griffin inspired by Jenni Bowlin,
Misc: chipboard arrows/swirl, red stones, ink, paint.

Thanks for stopping by...
Let me know by leaving a message.

Til next Time with T!!!

Get your SHAZAAM now!!!

SHAZAAM now shipping!!!
There are so many uses for this new patterned paper from Rusty Pickle.
I love the colors combos and fun it shows.
Place your order here.
Hurry so you can scrap all those superhero's in your life.

I will be working on my projects soon with this paper line..I will be posting it as soon as I'm done. I want to see what you do with it too.
If you have any questions please email me.
Until then, get creating with "SHAZAAM" maam!!

Til next Time with T!!!

Something Right!!

This is a recent layout I completed for Rusty Pickle.
I love this layout because it has my most favorite things on it....my kids.
I also like the colors of this line of paper too.

Supplies used:
Rusty Pickle Chocolate Covered Cherries Patterned paper,
Chipboard, arrows.
Heidi Swapp rub-on letters,
Prima flowers
Misc: paint, ribbon, stones.

It's always easier for me to complete a layout when I love the subject matter and products I'm using.
You can get this Rusty Pickle Patterned paper here.
This has been one of my favorite paper lines of theirs.

Til next Time with T!!!

Rusty Pickle October Layouts!!

Here are a couple layouts for October I completed for Rusty Pickle.

The photos on both layouts were from our annual Pumpkin Patch visit.
This one below is my Shine pretending to kiss this pumpkin headed manequin. I told her that better be the only type of kisses she giving away other than to me...lol!

Rusty Pickle "Thriller" patterned paper, chipboard pieces, buttons, letter stickers, tag.
Bazzill Cardstock,
7 Gypsies mini paperclips,
Misc: paint, white pen.

These photos are again at the patch visit...I just decided to take some of my kids, some are planned and some are not.

Rusty Pickle "Thriller" patterned paper, alpha stickers, acrylic stamp.
Bazzill cardstock
Misc: chipboard, stone, black pen, paint, ink.

Hope you all had a chance to go to the Pumpkin Patch even if you don't have children. It just gets you in the mood for Fall.
We always have a blast. I have quite a few more years to attend based on the ages of my children.

Til next Time with T!!!

School Carnival Layout!!

Here is a recent layout I did of Kameron.
These pix were at the school carnival where he got his face tattooed and the monster teeth. He loves socializing with his friends and for the time being he loves us to be with him...hhmm? I wonder how long that will last.

Products used: Rusty Pickle "Mayflower"patterned paper, 7 Gypsies Gaffer tape & tickets, Bazzill Cardstock, misc. letter stamps.


Til next Time with T!!!

Rusty Pickle October Layout-"SHINE!!"

This is a layout I completed for Rusty Pickle. This is my 14 yr old daughter Samantha.
We have called her Shine since she was a little girl.
These are some fun pictures we've taken of her at different times.
I love this girl so much. She is one of my greatest blessings.

The supplies used are:

Rusty Pickle Pirate Princess Patterned Paper
Misc: Pink felt, printed chipboard,printed tape,rub-on numbers, green cardstock, Maya Road rubber ribbon, bling chipboard letters.

I love this Rusty Pickle Paper. It is one of my favs.
You can get it here.
Go get some and see what you come up with. Keep in mind it doesn't have to be a pirate princess theme..this black and pink paper has many other purposes.
Have fun with it!!!

Til next Time with T!!!

August Layouts!

So you are probably wondering where I have been. Well, as many of you know I am having a baby...yes, its true. We are expecting a little one. Our due date is March 14th, 2010. We are very surprised but happy. If I could have one wish, of course, after the health of my baby, I wish I could share this baby with my family as close as we have with the other three. It seems like they are so far away now. We will have to work that part out. Hmm??
Anyway, I have not felt well AT ALL, nausea. It hits at different parts of the day. Not usually in the morning, but afternoon. However, I get tired very easily thruout the entire day.
Then with the kids going back to school. I really don't have a lot of time to myself to do some of the things I enjoy. So there you have it. Hopefully, I'm over the sick part. It seems to be lessening. We shall see!!!

Here are a few Rusty Pickle layouts for August...
Enjoy!!!

These pics are at the lake..we were invited to a friend's Graduation Party.
Go Eric!!!
The kids had a blast...Kameron rode all day or as much as he could on the boat or jet ski. Anyone who would take him, he went. Brooklin played in the sand, blew bubbles and started a big water fight that turned to the adults. I soooo owe you Kevin. Shine enjoyed hanging out with friends, on the boat or in the water or playing games. She too got into a water fight, her's involved the hose. She enventually lost to Megan with hose drenching her. She started it.
We had a great day!!!

This layout is of my Shine...she is really an All American Girl.

This one....my Brooklin. This took place on the 4th of July. We were at Grandma's house (Bernadette's Mom) in the country. It was dusk and the kids all found a frog. He wasn't a little tiny frog, yes he fit in Brooklin's hands but he was still a fat, wrinkly, bumpy, slimy frog.
Well, Brooklin was most impressed. Right away she ran to catch him up in her hands. She was not a bit afraid at all. Even some of the boys didn't want to touch it. But not my Brooklin, no way. She is a creature loving kinda kid. I had to send my camera over, because I didn't want to even get close.
Not only did she hold him and caress him, talk to him (Hello, Mr. Green Frog), she kissed him
3x's with her lips. Disgusting!! If you look closely at the picture on the top right, you will see her puckering up. If you look closely at the picture on the bottom right, you will see Mr. Green Frog happily just sitting in her hands. He didn't seem to try to get away from her.
I think my mom may have bleached her hands and lips afterwards. lol!!
I probably would have stopped the kissing but I was not told until after the fact. I may have drawn a mommy line at that one.
She was so happy to have met, held and conversed with Mr. Green Frog!!

So I hope you enjoyed this post...feels good to be back. I'm sure you all may have been wondering if I had run off with Keith Urban, after such a long delay after that post. lol!!

Will be back soon!!!

Til next Time with T!!!!

Rusty Pickle Chef!!

That's me!!! Yes, I made it!!! I am so excited!!!

I am a Rusty Pickle Chef!!!
What does that mean to you non-scrappers? That means I will design scrapbook projects using the product they send to me each month.
Along with a few other responsiblities.

Here's what happened....
My name was not on the original list for a chef...
but they wanted us all to be on the team, so they gave us all a second chance.

If we could get three projects published it would automatically qualify us to be a chef!!!
Well, I didn't sit around, I picked my chin up and got back to the computer, and started uploading asap.
So I finished all my uploads by about 5:00 pm..I sent 8 in to various places for publication...by 830, I had 5 emails saying that all 5 were accepted for publication.
Omg...my head was spinning. I wasn't even home when the emails came in...I received a call from a friend telling me to check to see the status.
I was at another friends house and asked to use their computer...and viola!!! there they were the 5 emails (only needed 3) I needed to complete my qualification to be a chef.
I can't tell you how honored I am to be a part of such a great team. Already, I am having so much fun connecting with this great team.
I really feel this will be a positive experience for me, in many ways.

Again, I want to say thank you for all your comments and support along the way during this journey. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the emails, texts, phone calls and comments toward me and my work.
I have an amazing support group!!!
I read to each and every one of them.
They helped so much!!

Check back soon!!!
I will be posting some more of my projects.
I still need to post a couple birthday parties from the girls that went on right before the race.
Don't forget to leave a comment to tell me you stopped by!!

Til next Time with T!!!!