Janie's Insane Crazy World and Scrap Musings

Very sad time for me..

2012-01-23T14:44:00.000-08:00

On Friday January 20,2012 at 3:20 pm my beautiful kitty Muffassa passed away at the age of 17. It totally broke my heart. I knew he was going to pass but I wanted to be there to stroke his head when he died but i was at work when he took his last breath. But he was surrounded by my children who grew up with him and they made sure he knew he was loved...

I have been crying everyday since Friday because Muffassa was one of the only beings in the world who loved me unconditionally no matter what. He was there to comfort me when my son Alexander passed away, now Muffassa is with Alex loving him.

I created this layout of my Beautiful special King Muffassa to show people what he meant to me. He may have been "just" a cat to other people but to me he was my world. I love you old friend and I will miss you ever so much. Thank you for loving me and allowing me to be a part of your world. Rest in Peace Muffassa.

Wow New Year

2012-01-18T12:39:00.000-08:00

Where has the time gone... I have been a really bad blogger, I have not kept up with my blogging like I should. I just haven't had any mojo or get up and go for quite some time. But i think I have licked that problem in one week I created 2 layouts and i am going to share them with you now.

The first one is called

Angel? Yeah Right!

This is my youngest son Christopher when he was a baby and i gave him Nutella to eat he did what most kids do... He painted himself...

The second layout I am going to share is called

Andrew

This is my 10 year son when he was a baby I just love his flyaway funky monkey hair isn't he cute?

Thanks for taking a look at my creations and allowing me to prattle on. I do appologize for not being a more diligent blogger but i will try to remedy that asap. Maybe I will update more often while I am at work like I am now. Well enjoy the rest of your Wednesday

Hugs

Janie

Happy 5 th Birthday Queen Kat Designs!!!!

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today we are marking the first day in the 20 day celebration of QKD's 5 th Birthday... So to kick it all off we are having a blog hop. I am the last stop >on the hop I thank you all for coming by today and joining us.

Today i am going to show you some of my QKD cards I have made the stamps can be found at
http://katstamps.com/

So thank you for stopping by today and if you get lost here is the line up for the blog hop so you can go back and start over..

QKD Blog http://qkd.blogspot.com
Jan www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com
Maria http://riacreations.blogspot.com/
Vicki http://qksc.blogspot.com
Kerry http://thestampingbug.blogspot.com
Jean
Penny http://penny-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Bonnie http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
Chris http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/
Wynneth http://stampinggrandma.blogspot.com
Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <----------------- YOU ARE HERE

2011-10-30T10:41:00.001-07:00

On Saturday October 29 it will mark 6 years since my son Alexander passed away.. I created a layout in honor of him. I used Gabrielle Pollacco's sketch for the Bo Bunny Layout Challenge. It's a beautiful Sketch and I did my own take on it using the Bo Bunny Gabrielle Collection which was perfect to showcase my Angel Alex.

I also wrote a poem On the layout which is called " On An Angel's Wing"

I send you this plea. On an angel's wing take care of my precious boy. He was taken to soon before his heart could sing. On an angel's wing I send my love and tears. Please hear my plea. Alex I love and miss you more everyday. On an angel's wing you now soar. Not on earth with me anymore. I just want you to know you mean more to me than you will ever know. I love You Mom xoxoxo

I know it's been a long time since I posted on my blog and I do appologize.. Please forgive me. I have been working odd hours and haven't done alot on the blog but i am rectifying that now..

Happy monday everyone .

2011-06-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

I have a few projects to share with you. These are some of my June projects for Scraptastic Club using the Surf's Up Kit. I just love this kit all the goodies in it are fabulous. Here is a picture of the kit

Isn't that just yummy. I lovced playing with the Distress ink it was so much fun.. I used it on 2 of my layouts and I think it came out perfectly. It's so easy to use.

Here is my first layout using Surf's Up Called Summer Funn it features my youngest son playing in the sprinklers at the park

The second layout is called Keenan Sweet Baby. The story with this little guy is his mother is a friend of mine and my youngest son adores her he calls Theresa his girlfriend so when she got pregnant my 6 year old went around telling everyone he was going to be a daddy. Then keenan came along and Christopher ( my 6 year old) told everyone that Keenan was his baby but Shane ( the baby's father) helped. Is that to cute or what. Anyway keenan is a year old now and I scrapped his picture he is just to adorable.

Last but not least here is a card I made tonight featuring the Surf's Up Kit at Scraptastic Club but also a stamp from Queen Kat Designs called Nixie. I just love how both these items worked so well together.

Thanks for sticking with me this long. I will be hosting a challenge on the Scraptastic blog this week so stop by..

Hugs

Janie

Triple Tiara Tuesday

2011-06-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Yeppers folks it's that time again here at the castle.. It's TTT time. You should have joined me via Maria's blog http://riacreations.blogspot.com/ Thanks for coming by

This week Linda, Maria and Myself had the please of a colour challenge taken from this photo as our inspiration

I decided to use Nixie by Maigan lynn for this challenge I tried to make her appear vintagey it didn't work I think she looks a little more ethereal, but I think it works.. I used my stash of Sassafras Lass goodies I won and i love the effect.

Without further ado here is Miss Nixie.. Enjoy

Make sure you head over to http://katstamps.com/ To get your stamps I believe there is a sale going on right now so go and take advantage while the sale is on I know I'm going to :)

Have an awesome Tuesday

Janie

Happy Monday

2011-06-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today I thought I would show you a card I made for my DT spot at QKD..

Happy monday everyone today I am going to show you another version of Edelwyn by Maigan Lynn. I love how pretty and delicate Edelwyn is..

I am so tempted to just cover her in lace she seems so fragile to me.. Anyway I used Sassafrass Lass papers and flowers with Edelwyn today. I am showing you two different photos of the same card one is with the flash one is without. Let me know which you prefer, Then I may tell you which one I prefer..

Have a great week Hugs

Janie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI!!!!!! QUEEN KAT herself

2011-06-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hopefully you arrived here via Chris's Blog if not I will have the line up at the bottom of this post and you can start over

We are all celebrating a special day over at the castle today.. Can you guess?!??!?
Well it's our very own Queen Kat ( Vicki's) birthday and to celebrate the Royal Court has gotten together for an impromptu blog hop on her behalf...

BTW Vicki

Happy birthday to you.....Happy birthday to you........
Happy birthday Dear VICKI................
Happy birthday to you...............

I know I sing terribly... Enjoy your day hun and here is a card I made I revamped it a little

I thought using Nixie would be perfect for Vicki.... Thank you for coming your next stop is Jan..

1. Holley http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/

2. Chris http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/

3. Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <-------- You are Here

4. Jan http://tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/

5. Jules http://julietds.blogspot.com/

6. Morag http://scrapbook-junkie.blogspot.com/

7. Linda http://suchislife-linda.blogspot.com/

8. Maria http://riacreations.blogspot.com/

9. Penny http://penny-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/

10. Valerie http://pixiedreamdesigns.blogspot.com/

11. Kathy http://kathy-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/

12. Loretta http://www.msrhetta.blogspot.com/

13. Wynneth http://stampinggrandma.blogspot.com/

14. Gretchen http://www.happinessisus.blogspot.com/

Triple Tiara Tuesday...

2011-05-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another addition of Triple Tiara Tuesday. This week the challenge was a sketch. Here is the sketch we were asked to use

And here is my take on the sketch I used Aquarius for the challenge I really like how it came out. I stamped one of the images on Black cardstock in white ink and left it didn't add anything else to it.

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to stop by Linda and Maria's blogs to see their inspiration. Also hit the QKD blog as well.

http://suchislife-linda.blogspot.com/ Linda's Blog

http://riacreations.blogspot.com/ Maria's blog

http://qkd.blogspot.com QKD Blog

Hugs

Janie

Happy Monday

2011-05-16T05:19:00.000-07:00

Today i'm going to share with you my post at the Whimsical Ink Sorority which i am DT on you can find the Blog here ----> http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com/

Happy monday everyone.. I hope you had an awesome weekend. I know I did.

Today I am showing you Libby by Maigan Lynn. She is such a versatile girl I really love how I was able to use her for this card I am about to show you.

I decided to make an Easel Card and go for a punk look with it. If you would like step by step intruction I will include them at the end of the post for you so you can try and make your own card.

The colours I chose for the card are dark byt I think you will agree it balances out in the end. So without further ado here is my card called Live Laugh Love.

Isn't she pretty I love how it all came together.

Products used:
Co'redinations Black Cardstock
Fancy Pants Designs It's The Little Things Four Birds
Fancy Pants Designs It's The Little Things Pecking Order
Fancy Pants Designs It's The Little Things Glitter Cuts
Copics
Pencil Crayons
Black Versa Mark Ink
Libby Stamp

Now for the instructions

1. ( depending how big of a card you want I'll tell you the dimensions of mine)
Cut a piece of card stocK 7 x 12. Measure at 3 inches and 6 inches and score these lines

2. Prefold all score lines.

3. Cut another piece of card stock at 7 x 6

4. Place the 7 x 6 piece on the first fold line. Line up the edges and adhere the pieces together.

5. Decorate the card front

To make the easel card stand up by itself, add an embellishment or an extra layer (for this sample, it's the punched layer) the inside of your card. This that will keep the card front from closing.

It is best to have that embellishment or layer at least 1/3" into the card from the bottom up.

You can Find Libby at http://katstamps.com

Have a great day...

Janie xoxox

In The Hood

2011-05-15T09:46:00.001-07:00

Happy Sunday everyone I know it's been a while since I have had any layouts on my blog but today i have one to show you... I used Scraptastic Club's May " In The Hood" kit. I love how versatile this kit is featuring Crate Paper's Neighborhood Collection. The embellishments and extras that Jessica put with this kit are phenomenal. So go over and check out her blog and website to see what kits she has available I guarentee you won't be disappointed. Here is the Website for you to check out the kits. http://www.scraptasticclub.com/

The layout I created is a play on the Kit Title my layout is called " The Boys In My Hood" I think the photo of my 3 youngest sons is gorgeous they just had school pictures done two weeks ago and these turned out beautifully don't you think? I must say I definately have gorgeous kids I know I'm prejudiced I am their mom after all :)

The first two pictures are to show you the dimension of the layout I created using Tombow Double-sided Foam adhesive tabsfrom the Craft Collection. I also used Tombow's Stamp Runner also from The Craft Collection.

The last Picture is the scanned layout so you really can't see the dimension the layout has

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday

Hugs

Janie

Ann Hsaio-Yen Howard:New Artist Release At QKD

2011-05-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today we are featuring a new release by Ann Hsaio-Yen Howard a very talented lady. I got to work with her Spring image and I had lots of fun with it.

I am going to show you 2 different versions I made of this card the possibitlities are endless with this image.

Happy release day everyone you should have arrived here from Kathy's blog here
http://kathy-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by today now head on over to Valerie's blog http://pixiedreamdesigns.blogspot.com/ and see what sweet items she has for you

Also you can find all the stamps from the release here at http://katstamps.com

Hugs

Janie

Realease day Over at Queen Kat Designs

2011-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to release day you should be joining me today via Jan's blog here

http://www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/

Today I get to show you a card I made using the image from the very Talented Mitzi Wiuff. I got to play with her crimson Wings image.

I decided to try my hand at making an easel card I have never done it before and I love how it turned out it is super cute.

I decide to go with Turqoise and pinks when I made this card I used Bo Bunny Gabrielle line and Co'ordinations cardstock as well as American crafts Ribbon

Now head on Over to Holley's blog and see what she has come up with here

http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/

Jaz Higgin's Release Day

2011-04-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today is release day at Queen Kat Designs and today we are featuring the stamps inspired by Jaz Higgins.

I got to play with My Blue Ringed friends and here is what I came up with. I made two cards. One is called Summer Lovin the other is called Splash. I really like how Splash turned out. I stepped out of my comfort zone with this one. I really don't like the colour purple and as you can see that is the colour I chose for this image.

So without futher ado here are the images of my cards... Thanks for coming by today and joing in our hop...

Make sure you stop by Maria's blog she will have something sweet to share with you as well

http://riacreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by Have an awesome day

Janie

xoxox

Lighter Side Of Dark

2011-04-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone and welcome to QKD release day are you excited I know I am excited today I get to show you to images for the knew Lighter Side Of Dark collection and let me tell you they are so cute....You should have arrived here from Bonnie's blog.. If you are lost you can always start at the beginning. The blog hop List will be down below so you can follow along.

So lets get started I got to play with the set called Thinking off you which features precious Mollie Mellencollie. I think she is just to adorable I created a Thinking of you card using Bo Bunny's Gabrielle collection.

I used copics and distress inks and Glimmer mist on this image

My next card I want to show you is Called I Ruff You and it is darling

Isn't he absolutely adorable....
So thanks for coming by today and allowing me to show you my cards... Have fun with the hop..

QKD http://qkd.blogspot.com

Chris http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/

Linda- http://suchislife-linda.blogspot.com/

Bonnie- http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com

Janie- http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <------------ You are here

Jan- www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com

Holley- http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/

Maria http://riacreations.blogspot.com/

Store http://katstamps.com/store

Triple Tiara Tuesday

2011-04-11T23:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome
Today I get to take part in my first TTT and I am excited this weeks inspiration comes from a pottery barn add shown here

Here is my take on the challenge

I decided I would use the colour pallet for inspiration on this challenge I used Maigan Lynn's stamp Sunset Mermaid for my project.. I also used Basic Grey's Two scoops line for my card and I think it turned out perfect. I used my copic and pencil crayons to create this beauty. I also used everyday thread for the string on the card.

Make sure you stop by Linda's blog

http://suchislife-linda.blogspot.com/

also Maria's Blog

http://riacreations.blogspot.com/

To see what these ladies did with the challenge also don't forget to stop by

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

http://katstamps.com/store

Have an awesome Tuesday and thanks for coming by

Janie xoxox

Scrapfest 2011

2011-04-10T06:46:00.000-07:00

Aren't my guys adorable I had such a blast with them at Scrapfest. I did not do any make and takes this year as you can see from the photos it was more fun to watch them do the make and takes and guess what I get the rewards of their creativity :) I am glad I did the VIP package which means I got to go shopping the night before, before the general public was allowed in. If i had waited and tried to shop with the kids I would have been SOL...Enjoy the photos everyone

Hugs

Janie

Today is a very bitter sweet and sad day

2011-04-07T08:42:00.000-07:00

For me... Today is my beautiful angel Alexander's 19 th birthday.. Today I should be taking him out to the bar for his first legal drink. Today I should be celebrating.
But I can't my son passed away almost 6 years ago and I don't get to do these things with..

Today i just want to wish my beautiful son Alex a Happy Birthday and let him know how much I love him and to let him know he is never ever forgotten.

I miss you Alex I miss your beautiful smile and your beautiful eyes I miss you period... I hope your celebrating your birthday wherever you are..

Love you always and forever

Mom

Skull Candy On A String

2011-03-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog post if your here from the QKD blog hop the double welcome you are in the right place and you should have arrived here via Jeanie's blog

http://jeaniesdesigns.blogspot.com/

If not then You can always go back to the begining of the blog hop here http://qkd.blogspot.com/

Today we are featuring some new Stamps by Christina Lynn Meyers and I had the pleasure of working this little beauty call Skull Candy On A String and she is downright cute I think I created 2 cards with her and I hope you enjoy them.

For the second card i used one of my very favourite paper lines Creative Imaginations Caution Girl line I love this line so much it just brings out the wicked side in me :) I also used my copics and stickles to highlight both images and I think the effect is really nice.

I like to thank you for stopping by today now I will send you off to Chris who has some fabulous projects to show you as well

http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/

Here is the blog list incase you get lost along the way

QKD- http://qkd.blogspot.com

Jan- www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com

DIS- http://darkinksorority.blogspot.com/

Penny- http://penny-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Vicki- http://qksc.blogspot.com

Jeanie- http://jeaniesdesigns.blogspot.com

Janie- http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <-------------- You Are here

Chris- http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/

Store http://katstamps.com/store/

Have an awesome Wednesday and thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Janie

Scraptastic Club's Lucky Blog Hop

2011-03-17T04:58:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day may the luck of the Irish be with you today and drink lots of green beer..
Thanks for stopping by today and taking part in our"LUCKY" blog hop at Scraptastic Club. Make sure you leave comments on all the blogs there is a $10 GC up for grabs to Scraptastic Club.

I hope you had as much fun looking at our creations and being inspired as we did making them.. So without futher ado her is my creation. I used The Old School Kit from Scraptastic Club..The photo is of my son Alex as a baby touching a Starfish at the Baltimore Aquarium.

Here is the current kit at Scraptstic club it's called Princess For A Day

Here is the blog line up incase you get lost

http://scraptasticclub.blogspot.com/

Juliann http://scrappylife.blogspot.com

Heather http://miraclesmommadesigns.blogspot.com/

Amy http://moonsplashdesigns.blogspot.com/

Janie http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <------------- You Are Here

http://whatsscrapping.blogspot.com/

And Back to http://scraptasticclub.blogspot.com/

Have fun and enjoy the blog hope and have a very Happy and LUCKY St. Patrick's Day

Hugs
Janie

I thought I would share some cards I made

2011-03-14T15:17:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share with you 3 cards I made using stamps. I have created these cards for the Royal Court Call going on over at Queen kat designs you can find all the info here about the DT call.

http://www.scrapbook.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/1554713/

The first card I would like to show you features a stamp that you will find at Queen Kat Designs here

http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_75_83&products_id=627

http://katstamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_96&products_id=605

I chose to use Aquamarine for this card she is perfect in every way.I also used Fairie Tales Rubber Stamp Set
The products I used for this card were

6 x 12 black Bazzill
6 x 6 Black Market Soceity Papers Lucky n Love
Copic Marker E37 Sepia

Copic Marker V06 Lavender
Copic Marker YG41 Pale Colbalt Green
Copic Marker BG34 Horizon Green
Copic Marker RV02 Sugared Almond Pink
Copic Marker YR00 Powder Pink
Smooch Ink Azure
Marvy Brush Marker NO. 57 Rose Pink
Ranger Stickles Eucalyptus
The Craft Collection Tombow Stamp Runner
The Craft Collection Tombow Foam Tabs Small

I folded the bazzill in half, I cut the Black market Paper into 3 different sizes they were pretty random. I then attached the paper using my Tombow Stamp Runner adhesive. I faux stiched using my white gel pen around the edges. I took a scrap piece of the BM paper and Stamped my sentiment on it I adhered it to the card using The Craft Collection Tombow Foam Tabs, I did the same thing dfor the Aquamarine image as well.

Here are 2 more cards I created as well All three cards have Tombow 3-D Foam Tabs on them.

Thanks for coming by and have an awesome day

Hugs

Janie

Everything is Coming up Rosey!!!!

2011-03-11T09:38:00.001-08:00

I am so excited and honoured to announce that I have been asked to be a Guest Design Team member for Tombow USA I never thought I had a chance but low and behold I received an email this morning asking me to be part of the team I am so happy..
I told my husband this morning when i got the email and he told me he was proud of me and excited for me.. He never does that so you know this is a big deal...

I will post a project I made for my hubby later, it was our 10th wedding anniversary on Wednesday so I made a layout to show him what he means to me...

Hugs

Janie

I am soooooooo EXCITED!!!

2011-03-07T17:19:00.001-08:00

I am happy to announce that I have been chosen to be part of the flock at Flamingo Scraps wahoooooo..

I am part of a group of 8 very talented women I cannot wait to get to work with these ladies. I am already on a DT with Heather Landry, I am so thrilled to work with her agaain.

Can't wait to staret creating have a great week everyone

Here are more February Layouts using ScraptasitcClub Boys will be Boys Kit

2011-02-22T16:06:00.000-08:00

These are my lastest creations using my Kit from Scraptastic Club I am happy to report Jessica is sold out of this kit and who can resist this kit is to die for... I think I will be making another layout or 2 before the end of the month using this line it is awesom love Echo Park....

MUUAAHH! Kissy Face

Baby Blue

Sweet Boys

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by..

Hugs
Janie

February layouts Using the Scraptastic Club DT kit

2011-02-13T10:59:00.000-08:00

This month we got to work with Echo Park Little Boy Line that jessica turned into the super fantastic kit Boys Will Be Boys. Whis is perfect for me because I have all boys.. :)

Here is a shot of that beautiful kit Jessica has for sale over at

http://www.scraptasticclub.com/

Gorgeous isn't it? I love it I can't wait to create a few more layouts with this beauty which I will be doing shortly.

The layout I am about to show you is based on my fellow DT'er Heather Landry's beautiful sketch

It's an awesome sketch and it was so fun to create this layout of my son Brian using the sketch so here is my take on Heather's sketch

Thanks for stoppping by and having a look. Have a great week
Hugs

Bo Bunny layout Challenge Before and After

2011-02-03T14:54:00.000-08:00

Well the Bo Bunny Folks set a layout challenge of before and after it was any before and after. Well I think I answered that challenge pretty good. When you see the layout you will understand. Well The before and after I chose was of the imaginary kind.

The products I used were Bo Bunny Mama Razzi, Bo Bunny Block Party, Block Party Jamboree, Block Party Stripe, Bo Bunny Flutter Butter Ballet Die Cut Paper. I also used some inks and spritz I also sewed on the layout.

The Journalling reads:

Christopher was not feeling well when I took this photo. Daddy said you looked like a little Jedi.

That is what inspired the Layout Daddy's innocent comment. Thanks for looking

A layout using the Old School Kit

2011-01-19T18:25:00.000-08:00

I did this layout using the Old School Kit from Scraptastic Club. You really need to go over and check out the deals Jessica has. She has some uber fabulous kits at amazing prices. So without futher ado here is my layout

Have a great week.

My Journal using Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante Papers

2011-01-01T17:34:00.001-08:00

Happy new Year to all of you. Today I am going to share with you the journal I altered using the Christmas present my friend Jessica ( owner of Scraptastic Club) sent me. She sent me Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante paper pad and some Timholtz idea-o-logy Foliage.

I have been dying to play with this line every since I saw it come out and could not find it anywhere around here. I am ever so grateful to jessica and her generosity for the present she sent me. Can I just say I just LOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE this paper line. I absolutely adore it.

I was at a dollar store the other day and came across this journal for 2 bux I didn't like the way it looked and new I was going to alter it with my new papers. I have a pic of the before and after of the journal I still may add more to it not sure yet... I also used Tim Holtz distress inks on it the Fired Brick, VintagePhoto, and Weathered Wood to give it a true vintage feel. I also sanded the papers to distress them a bit. I also used some Chipboard letters to create my name and I used Tim Holtz Broken China Crackle paint and , Vintage Photo distress ink and Lime Green Stickles as well on the letters.

Well here are the photos let me know what you think. I think there is something missing off the back but I'm not sure what i want to put on it. I also am working on the inside covers as well.

Journal Before altering

Journal after Altering

Front Cover

Up Close of Chipboard

Back Cover

Thanks for looking.... Happy New Year
Hugs

It's That Time Of Year....

2010-12-27T09:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come and gone... I hope everyone received what they wanted. My husband surprised me with a gift certificate for a day at the Spa... I have never been to a spa before so I am super excited about that...

I had the pleasure of creating with Scraptastic Club's Yuletide Tinsel kit. Loved this kit it's so versatile and cute. Remember to drop by
http://scraptasticclub.com and see what Jessica has up for sale and come join us on the forum and partake in our challenges.

Here are my projects and thanks for looking

Thanks for looking and have a Safe and Happy New Year

A little late but better late than never

2010-11-28T04:37:00.000-08:00

I know I am running late this month but it has been a busy month for me which I like. Anyway this month my Scraptastic DT kit came with the Purus kit and it is yummy...... Mmmmm mmmmmmmmm good. I have one layout to show you so far the rest are coming along but it takes time. So remember to go over to http://www.scraptasticclub.com/ and visit us and find some fantastic deals. I just placed an order there myself Jessica has some uber fabulous deals going on right now so head over and take advntage of them quick before they are all gone. Thanks for looking and have a great Sunday...

Precious Little Man

Scraptastic's Thankful Blog Hop

2010-11-20T09:29:00.000-08:00

I know it's that time of year when everyone is celebrating Thanksgiving in the States So Happy Turkey day to you all. I on the other hand celebrated Thanksgiving last month since I live in Canada but I wanted to wish you all a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving. Anyway on to the the blog hop.

What I am thankful for is my children, they are my love and life and they make me smile everyday. They love me unconditionally. I am truly blessed to be there mother.I am also thankful for all the wonderful friends I have made at Scraptastic Club the ladies are wonderful.
So what are you Thankful for? I would love to know.Remember Jessica is having a scavenger hunt and you need to read through every blog to find the answers. Also she has some fantastic deals going on at the store right now so please take advantage of them before they are gone.

I made a card for the blog hop using my Pyrus kit

Here is the order of the hop so make sure you visit each one

Jessica Carter - http://www.scraptasticclub.com/blogs/news
Juliann Marchant - http://scrappylife.blogspot.com/
Heather Landry - http://miraclesmommadesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Halleck - http://justjennifer.squarespace.com/
Cristal Hobbs - http://www.blueyecicle.blogspot.com/
Angela Gutshall - http://mylittleblessings123.blogspot.com/
Janie Boots - http://charisma3103.blogspot.com/ <---------- You Are Here

Remember to return to Jessica's blog after mine with your answers to her scavenger hunt. Thanks for stopping by and have a safe Holliday...

Hugs

Janie

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T12:49:00.000-07:00

Today I am showing you the card I made for the Imaginisce Spook Cards challenge on there blog. I used some Hallowhimsy I had I wish I had the new lines but the store that I would get the new lines from closed down sigh.. Any way I alted a chipboard skull and added a snake using the Hallowhimsy line.Thanks for looking and Enjoy.

Welcome To My Nightmare

October is Here.....

2010-10-20T02:08:00.001-07:00

I know I know I am a very bad blogger.... I should have posted before now lol. Well all I can say is October is a crazy month for me. I started a new job and it's day shift I am not use to working day shift. I come home around 4 pm and all I want to do is sleep.

Also on October 12th we marked the 8th anniversary of my mother's passing. It was a quiet day for me I spent it in reflection thinking about my mom...

Also I have a couple of layouts to show you that I made with my DT kit from Jessica at Scraptastic Club. This month I got to play with Nightmare On My Street Kit. Let me tell you it is packed with Halloweeny goodness yummy. You need to run not walk over to www.scraptasticclub.com and get your self one of these kits before they are all gone. She still has some kits from last month as well if you want one of them as well..

Okay here are 2 of my projects so far.

That's all fopr today i will back soon with more

Hugs

Janie

Soupy Saturday

2010-10-02T07:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you all but here where I am it's raining again.. Sigh.. I am getting sick of the rain, I wanted to do a total house cleaning today but it's a little hard when I have 3 boys underfoot. I want to send them outside but that won't happen today lol..

So instead I am going to clean my basement lol what fun that will be...

I'm waiting for my October kit from Scraptastic Club so i can work on my DT projects, I haven't pulled any pictures yet because I don't know which kit I will be getting hehehe it's so exciting. I'm like a kid in a candy store... I hope it arrives on Monday so I can get to work on some projects.

October is a hard month for me it marks to sad anniversaries for me first the death of my mother she was 52 years old when she died it will be 8 years this year, I was 7 months pregnant when she died on our Thanksgiving ( Canadian) and it was a few years before I would celebrate that holliday again. Now that I have 3 little boys at home under the age of 10 I started celebrating for them because they asked me to.

The second anniversary and the hardest for me is of my beloved son Alexander he would have been 18 years old this year and on October 29 it will be 5 years since he took his own life at the age of 13. I do not tell people this wanting their sympathy I tell them to make them aware that this is happening to our children and we need to do something about it. So the next time you want to donate to a charity or something think about something like the kids help phone line or a suicide hotline, you never know you may save a life.

Well I am done with my ranting for now. I need to go do some cleaning and get some medication for this blasted cold I have ughh I feel I'm walking around in a fog yuck

Till Next time have a good onbe

Hugs

Janie

September Design Team Projects

2010-09-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

Here are my layouts for my September DT kit from Scraptastic Club.. I had the MME Alphabet Soup for boys kit and it was so cute to work with here are 3 of the layourts I made.. Make sure you head over to Scraptastic Club and check out all the kits Jessica has.. She has a sale going on right now so grab those kits before they are gone...

http://www.scraptasticclub.com/

Daddy's Mini Me

My Miracle

Who Loves You Baby?

Thanks for looking and happy crafting

Weekly Challenge at Scraptastic club.

2010-09-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

This week it is my turn to host the challenge over at Scraptastic Club and I can't wait for you all to come and play Here are the deets

Woohooo it's my week to host the next challenge and I have a good one I think for you all to try. I don't know about you all but my children started back to school this week so the theme of my challenge is back to school.Here comes the deets on what you need to do.

In this challenge you are required to use a school photo, also since it is school related we have to incorperate alphas and at least 1 number. Also we will have paint/ or mist on our layouts.What is school without some writing, so I need to see somne journalling on the layout.

To recap:

A school photo
Alphas
At least one number
Paint/ or glimmer mist
Visible journalling.

Here is my sample for you all to view. I used Tim Holtz Grungeboard Alphas and a generic chipboard 3. I used the Distress crackle paints by ranger and Tim Holtz, also used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Copper. Fancy pants Rusted Sun Papers, Bazzill, American Crafts ribbon and my handy dandy sewing machine.

So head on over to Scraptastic Club forum now and take part in the weekly challenges you could win a prize..

http://www.scraptasticclub.com

Happy hump Day everyone!!

2010-08-25T16:06:00.000-07:00

It's the middle of the week time to get over the hump... So how did everyone spend their Wednesday? Me? Well i had a job interview somewhere and it looks very promising i am very excited about the opportunity so keep your fingers crossed.

On a side note maybe creepy to all you arachnophobes out there. Check out what I have outside my kitchen window I am preventing the neighborhood kids and my kids from killing it because he's still growing he hasn't reached full size yet and I know for a fact they grow bigger than what he is now..

Well take a look at my little friend the

GARDEN SPIDER!!!!!!

Isn't he gorgeous..... Well now that I have totally creeped you out.. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday.. Don't forget to tstop by Scraptastic Club's facebook page tell them I sent you.. You might win a paper pack

Hugs

Janie

Wahooooooooooo I am so excited

2010-08-15T14:27:00.000-07:00

I have been asked to be part of a wonderful Kit Club Design team and I am uber excited about it. To be part of this up and coming club. I am part of a wonderful team with a bunch of super talented ladies and I can't wait to get started.. You can come check out the site here at

http://www.scraptasticclub.com/

So make sure you head on over and check us out we would love to see you enter the current contest going on, make sure you click on the Winners Spot link at the top of the page at http://www.scraptasticclub.com/
to get all the Deets..

So come on everyone show the love and check out this site..

Hugs all and have a great Sunday

Janie
xoxoxo

Wow look what happens when

2010-08-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

You go out and get a new computer ... You can access your blog lol.. My old comp doesn't seem to like blogspot I guess because it wouldn't let me access my blog at all so i went to wordpress and made a new blog. I am so glad I am able to access my old blog again. Phew.....

Been feeling rather naked without being able to access my blog and post wow. I was worried because I applied to a few DT's and not being able to access my blog was a major bummer, I was thinking how would i post my projects and other stuff really it was a royal pain. But now that's all behind me yeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw.

So onto some news I guess.. I quit my call center job i had enough of being lied to I was promised benefits after 3 months and guess what it didn't happen. Was told once I hit the floor i would be making about 11 bux an hour... Didn't happen so I was lied to again. Well they said I would get benefits almost after 8 months I said it wasn't good enouhg so I quit. Now I am working somewhere else where I have it in writing that I will get benefits after 3 months...

Here are some new layouts

2010-06-24T12:12:00.000-07:00

Some layouts I have done recently have fun let me lnow what you think

Here is my spritzed layout Sweet boy using TA glimmer mist and Kiki Art papers

And my beautiful Kitty Muffassa

the journalling on Muffassa's layout reads

Muffassa is a very special boy to me I chose him for my subject of the scraplift this week. Muffassa is 15 years old and still acts like a kitten.. The journalling reads

A Pets Prayer
If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

Author Unknown

Giveaway at Debby's Dare

2010-06-18T05:27:00.000-07:00

She's been doing a week of giveaways and tutorials about Scrap Perfect products so head on over there today and check it out here's the link to the blog and giveaways.. Don't forget to tell her Janie sent you...

http://debbysdares.blogspot.com/

Been a while

2010-06-17T13:35:00.000-07:00

Well it's been a while since I posted anything on the blog.. Well I'm 40 years old now Ack!!!!! Don't like being that old.... I've been busy working non stop so will update with pics in the near future hugs..

It's Monday

2010-05-31T05:41:00.000-07:00

And I am suppose to be at work but unfortunately my 8 year old is severe pain and he wants his mommy. Poor kid his tummy hurts so bad we had this same problem about 2 months ago and they said it was Lymph nodes in his stomach that was inflamed.

Anyway here is some more layouts for your viewing pleasure happy monday..

Acckkk Where did the time go

2010-05-29T15:22:00.000-07:00

I have been extremely busy lately being the only one working in the house really sucks at times I haven't had anytime to update on my blog like i should.. oopsie bad Janie..
Anyway I have been working in a call center and I actually like my job if you can believe it..

I am not looking forward to next Friday tho I can't believe I am going to be 40 years old on June 4th it seems like yesterday i was 17 years old with a new born baby now I almost 40 and have 5 boys wowowo.

Anyway enough about me I'm going to show some of the new layouts I have done over the past month so sit back and enjoy Here are two of them so far..

Some new layouts

2010-04-11T17:58:00.001-07:00

I created these two layouts recently and thought I would share them with you all..

Happy Birthday My Angel Baby..

2010-04-07T06:13:00.000-07:00

Today would have been my beautiful boy Alexander's 18 th birthday. As many of you know my boy took his own life almost 5 years ago at the tender age of 13. People say the ache eases with time I don't fins that true at all I find it hurts more especially on his Birthday. I miss my baby so much and I want him to know whever he is that his mommy remembers him on his special day. I Love you Alex and I miss you
Happy Birthday my beautiful Angel baby....

Blog Hop Going on

2010-04-03T06:39:00.000-07:00

Over at Bo Bunny Blog come join the fun

Giveraway on Cincinnati Coupons

2010-03-13T16:17:00.000-08:00

head on over they are having a fab Bella Blvd. giveaway tell them Charisma3103 ( Janie ) sent you

Enter to win a Bella BLVD line of scrapbook items @CincinnatiCoupons”.

Weekly Challenge at Tellen's Place Challenge # 6

2010-02-17T14:27:00.000-08:00

It's hump day and this week, we have a challenge for you that's all about Birthdays! That's right, we want to see your project with the birthday theme. Someone is always having a birthday and you can't have enough of those kinds of celebrations, right? So, let's see what you come up with! Tellen's Place Divas have been hard at work and came up with some real beauties! Check 'em out:

Here is my creation

So head on over to Tellen's place and see what the other DT members have created for you enjoyment this week

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

Have a great week Hugs

Weekly Wednesday Challenge #5

2010-02-10T09:14:00.000-08:00

It's Wednesday...and it's time for a Tellen's Place Challenge. I know you all are just as excited as us. This week the Tellen's Place Diva's are challenging you all to a Theme challenge.

The Challenge:
Valentine's Theme
Must Use at Least 5 Hearts

Here is my project

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

AAAAAaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggg

2010-02-07T11:42:00.000-08:00

I just want to scream ... Today is the day to get tickets for Scrapfest in Canada grrr stupid me I've been trying since 2 pm when your suppose to log in to purchase them ... Here comes the grrrr part the dang website is overloaded so by the time I actually get on there everything will be gone sigh.... Thanks for letting me vent I will keep you updated..

UPDATE!!!!

I finally got on and got my crop pass and my place reserved in the Vicki Boutin class yeehawwwwwwwwwww

Challenge # 4 Tic Tac Toe

2010-02-02T20:29:00.000-08:00

Our next challenge (#4) will be based on the game Tic-Tac-Toe. What each entrant will do is pick three things from this sketch to make a tic-tac-toe (or three-in-a-row).

For example, I might make a scrap page that has the following three items to get my tic-tac-toe/three-in-a-row: a charm, some sort of punch (heart, leaves, etc.) and stitching (can be real or faux). Or, I could place dew drops, bling and stitching to achieve the tic-tac-toe. Get it?

Well here is my card

Please go over to http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

and take part in the tic tac toe challenge remember to use Tellen's Place images for your projects

Hugs

Janie

Tellen's Place Blog Hop 1/27

2010-01-26T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow bloggers,

Welcome to Tellen’s Place’s FIRST blog hop to celebrate the release of her new digital images. You’ve already met Edward, Ally, Jessica and some of their friends, so now you’ll meet some more fabulous characters like Sylvia, Fiona & Quinn, Phoebe, Lexi & Hailey, Zoey and a few other little fun folks that have been added to Tellen Designs.

This hop will also unveil her new website: http://www.tellensplacedesigns.com/. You will find new products there – every crafter’s dream: kits! If you are new to crafting or can’t find the time to craft, these card kits will help you make that decision so you’ll be able to give your handmade cards to your friends. Have you ever wanted to make a mini album but didn’t have time? Well, that’s where you’ll find kits for a mini album. No more cutting out all of those tags, trying to figure out what papers to use, wondering if you should use paper bags, chipboard, or envelopes – who has the time? Well, no more worrying – you can visit http://www.tellensplacedesigns.com/ and pick up your kit today!

Here is My card I designed for the hop Please remeber to leave a comment to make sure your entered into a draw.

If you came here from Heather's Blog http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/ , then you are in the right place. If not, you should start back at the beginning at Michelle’s blog so you don’t miss out on anything.

All you need to do is leave a comment on each blog and you will be in a drawing for a prize. I will pick the winner of my blog on Tuesday (2/3). In fact, you will have a chance at a prize on each blog you visit and leave a comment! How cool is that? Don’t forget to check back on Wednesday (2/4) at Tellen’s Place to see if and what you’ve won! She’ll have the prizes posted on her blog. I’ll tell you a little secret…shhhh…she’s going to be giving away some of those card kits and mini albums…so you won’t want to miss this!

Thanks for stopping by and joining in on our blog hop! Your next stop is Joyce's Blog http://joynana-lovethatpaper.blogspot.com/

Week # 3 New Sketch

2010-01-20T13:11:00.000-08:00

This week we were challenged to do a card based on our DT Fink's sketch so here is what I came up with.
Fink is our beautiful hostess this week and she has provided us with a challenge - a sketch, one made by her darling daughter, Taylor. I see talent runs in the family - how cool is that? As you can see, it's a real easy sketch and I imagine that you can do some real sweet things with this one too! Flip it, turn it, just keep the original idea there so we can tell it is close to the original *hehee*.

The design team had fun with this sketch because they are so talented. Check us out:

Here is mine

Make sure you head on over to
http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/
and take part in this weeks challenge for your chance at a prize be sure to use Tellen's Place images for your project...

Our First Challenge of 2010

2010-01-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

Hello there beautiful people! :)

For those of you who've had to go back to work, hooray for hump day! For those SAHMs, hopefully you can find time to have a cuppa something delicious and get ready...because it's time for our weekly challenge!

Our challenge this week is hosted by our lovely Janie who has asked that we make our projects using the colors: SILVER and BLUE. How sweet is that? The design team went to work right away to come up with some delightfully gorgeous cards for you to be inspired by. Check it out:

So head on over to

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com

Participate in the cha;;enge and maybe you'll win the prize from the lovely Terry for participating . Good luck and have fun

Tattered Angels has an Education Blog

2010-01-04T16:34:00.000-08:00

I am going to copy their post so you can see what's going on.. It looks very exciting..

Happy N{YOU} Year!
This year we are doing things a little different at Tattered Angels. As you can see we are “Shakin’ things up” which means we are taking what we are known for and going above and beyond! This year we want YOU to be inspired, get crafty and SHINE!

We want to share with YOU as much information as we can to help you with your Tattered Angels experience. We are committed to offering YOU not just AWESOME products to create with but also the information and techniques to help you learn as much as you can about our products.

As if that wasn’t enough! We NOW have a home for our brand new Education team! This blog will be dedicated to feature our brand new team that will offer you inspiration and some great classes all year around. Our goal is to get you a great tip or technique at least every other day if not more. These girls are from all across the world and are just dying to share their inspirational thoughts with YOU! We have collected an amazingly talented group of ladies, here are their blog links for you to get an idea of what you will see on our blog.

Tattered Angels has a new product coming out at CHA and it looks fabulous so head over to their education blog tell them Janie Sent you

http://mytatteredangels.com/educators/?p=35

The Last Challenge ( Week # 5) before the Holiday Break

2009-12-17T04:24:00.000-08:00

I know I am late in posting and I do appologize but I got called into work yesterday early and worked a double shift.. So here we go..

'Tis the season to be jolly - Falalalala lalalala....

This will be our last challenge because the holiday season is upon us and we know everyone is busy preparing this and that, so we will be taking a break and returning on January 6th. Special note: I will be having blog candy prizes drawn for our followers during that time - so stay tuned! ;D

This week, our darling sweet Lyn is our hostess for this challenge for our fifth week! Lyn has challenged us with a simple task: use a black base on your card, scrapbook layout, or project. We want to see something black in the background. Even though the design team has been hurdling through all sorts of activities at home, they came up with some fantastic designs to inspire you:

Although Lyn is the Queen of Goth, some of us wanted to try our hand at "Goth" - pretty cool, huh? A change of pace, I'd say! ;D It was so much fun!Here is my Take on Lyn's challenge

So, we'd like to see your black base project (card, scrap page, gift box - whatever you choose). Once you've posted your project on your blog (if you don't have a blog, just e-mail it to me and I will enter it for you) with reference to the challenge here, come back and link it to Mr. Linky. You have until Tuesday, December 22nd at 12 noon. We will announce the winner and Top 3 on December 23rd. Then we will be on holiday until January 6th with a new challenge.

Wednesday Week # 4 Challenge

2009-12-09T17:07:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone is having a great week with today being hump day! Getting ready for the weekend? Well, get ready for this week's challenge, which is hosted by the lovely Tanisha, who was just promoted to Petty Officer First Class! Woohoo!! She's movin' and groovin'!

Tanisha challenged us with "paper piecing." For those who are unfamiliar with this technique, it is simply piecing paper to the stamped/digital image instead of coloring that portion. You can, of course, paper piece an entire image if you so choose to do so. For this challenge, we just want to see some sort of paper piecing. Here's what the talented design team has made to help you get inspired:

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

Challenge Week 2: Pink and Red (Valentine's)

2009-12-02T09:09:00.001-08:00

Hello fabulous crafters!

I'd like you to welcome a new Tellen's Place Design Team member: Michelle (MEG Bee Designs), a very talented crafter who has a blog filled with lots of crafty designs that will delight you. We're so happy to have her on our team! For this week's challenge:

Lisa, our beautiful and talented DT crafter is hosting this week's challenge:

Pink and Red...a Valentine's Day theme

What an awesome color combo! Lisa wants to see what you can do with these colors. She taunted the DT with this challenge and here's what we came up with:

This is My creation this week

I hope these will inspire you to join our challenge. We have a "freebie" for you to get you started but you are free to use any image you choose.

This week's sponsor is The Creative Cottage.

The winner will get to choose one of several digital kits as her prize. You know what's great about The Creative Cottage - these are so beautiful. I didn't think I could cotton to the idea of using digital papers but a blogger friend, Donna showcased so many lovely crafts, I just had to see for myself. I love it! If you wander over to Crafter's Delight, you'll see what I've done with some of these kits.

Right now, Tracy is giving a "freebie" of her own - go check out her blog and try it for yourself! PLUS, she is giving away blog candy - talk about a hefty prize...get on over there and check it out! :) Thank you Tracy for sponsoring our third weekly challenge!

Okay, to enter the challenge, make sure you post your project on your blog with a link to Mr. Linky of that project (not the entire blog so that it's easy to find it). Please make sure you post it no later than December 9th, 6pm (PST). The DT will choose a winner and the Top 3, which will be announced at the next challenge! Wow...that's a lot.

Followers...remember, we will have a special blog candy from the divine Lisa when we reach 100 followers. In the mean time, I will be having special "follower" prizes throughout the challenges because YOU are the reason for being here! Happy Crafting

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

Altered Jewellery Box Using Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade

2009-11-30T09:34:00.000-08:00

I altered this jewellery box as a present for my youngest son's kindergarten teacher for Christmas I hope she likes it I love how it turned out I am going to show you the before and after shots. I used Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade on the box and I used Tonya Dirk's rose tutorial as well. I hope you all like it. TFL

Another shot of the finished box

After I altered

Outside Of Jewellery Box before altering

After Altering the inside

The inside of the Jewellery box before I altered it

Time for Challenge # 2 At Tellen's Place

2009-11-25T09:12:00.000-08:00

Here is my creation for this weeks challenge

Week #2 Challenge

Welcome to our second challenge here at Tellen's Place. Now that we are moving and grooving, let's have some more fun and do something with color. Let's see what you can do with:

red and green.

Now, the DT has been working hard to inspire you and let me tell you that these beautiful, talented, crafty ladies won't disappoint. With each having her own unique style, I know you'll just love what we have in store - check 'em out: Make sure you head on over and check it out

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

The prize for this challenge is going to be blog candy (to be posted later). One thing - when I do post the blog candy, I am going to pre-award one person (by number generator) who has posted his/her entry onto Mr. Linky with a link to the post on his/her blog showing the project for the challenge. In other words, if you've entered the challenge by the time I post the blog candy, you will get an award if chosen by the number generator.

It's Wednesday which mean...

2009-11-18T04:03:00.000-08:00

It's time for the first challenge over at Tellen's Place sp make sure you head over to
http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/ and pick up your free image to use for the challenge.

I made my card using Crate paper. I also used Queen & Co felt fusion celtic knot I used my Tattered Angels melon mist to change the color of the felt fusion. I used pencil crayons and markers on my image as well as Ranger Stickles to make her pop. Enjoy...

Woooooooooohooooooooo and a invitation

2009-11-16T04:30:00.000-08:00

I have been asked to be a designer for a new up and coming blog TELLEN'S PLACE wahooooooooooooooooooooooo I am so excited to be working with such a talented group of women please stop by Tellen's Place and join us for our first challenge, Here are the details..

We've already started preparing for our FiRst challenge, which will be on November 18th! For this challenge, I will post a new image and guess what - it's free! I want you to try out Tellen Designs digital images so you can see how much fun you can have with it. We will bring you samples so that you can see how versatile it is to put these images to paper.

All followers will be entered into a fabulous prize giveaway of delicious blog candy! Remember, it's my birthday next Tuesday, so the pot will be growing. Wanna see a picture? Well, stay tuned...and you'll see the goods soon enough. ;P

AND - if you send a follower, make sure that person leaves a comment to say YOU sent her so that you can be in a special blog candy prize specifically for those recommending Tellen's Place Challenge blog!

Don't forget to grab our button so that you can plaster it on your blog so others will know where to come and have fun! Stay tuned...

http://tellensplace.blogspot.com/

My Sweetie Pie

2009-11-14T15:49:00.000-08:00

I just love how this layout turned out I used Bo Bunny It's My Party Collection, Hope you can see my interpretation of the sketch.. TFL!!

Butterfly card

2009-11-10T12:24:00.001-08:00

Here is a Butterfly card i made I love how it turned out.....

Happy November everyone!!

2009-11-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

Boy this year seems to be flying by so fast I cannot believe it.. Today I have to take my 6 year old son to a birthday party for a friend of his I'm sure he will have a good time he's excited to go.. I finally got the halloween pics from my FIL's camera so I am going to let you all see my Heros and villian hehehe. Anyway have a good Saturday everyone...

Hugs

Janie

Happy Halloween!!!!!!

2009-10-31T08:53:00.001-07:00

Well today is the day when all the spooks and goblins and monsters get to come out and play for the day lol... I hope everyone has a safe and happy halloween. I will be taking my 3 youngest boys out trick or treating this I spent alot of money on costumes sheesh who knew it would be so expensive..

This year instead of my little pirate brigade I have Wolverine from X-men ( alas not the uber yummy Hugh Jackman), Spiderman ( Alas not Toby Mcguire either), and last but not least Darth Vader is making an appearance via my 6 year old hehehehe. So I have 2 superheros and a villan go figure. Anyway everyone be safe tonight.. I will try to get pics of the boys if I can convince my FIL to let me use his camera..

I can't believe it's been 4 Years......

2009-10-29T05:15:00.001-07:00

It is so hard to believe it has been four years today that my beautiful little boy took his own life at the age of 13 years old. It has been a long road for me to over come my anger and resentment over this.. I would never wish my pain on anyone even my worst enemy. I miss Alex more and more everyday and no one can imagine what is going on in my head.. The could of's , should of's etc etc.. But I can't spend my life that way.. If i did I would be no goof to anyone or my other children who need me.. Anyway i wanted this post to be a celebration about Alex not a downer..

When Alex was born he didn't breath for the first 5 minutes because the cord had been wrapped around his neck, but he was a fighter and he was fine and he thrived. The song I called his song was " Little Fighter" by White Lion and it sort of became an anthem for him.. When I get down I listen to that song and i think of Alex. He was a happy little boy he loved everyone.. He loved his baby brothers and he loved being a big brother. My 6 year old Brian looks just like Alex in the picture above except Brian has close cropped blond hair and the both have the same smile literally at the moment, Brian's left front tooth ( the right hand side of the pic above) has finally come in and it looks just like Alex's smile above.. I thought this picture of Alex was perfect so I made this layout yesterday of him so I could feel closer to my boy. My son Brian tells me Alex is his angel now and since I brought Alex's ashes home Brian tells me he will look out for his brother now the way Alex looked out for him and his brothers.

I miss you Alley cat and I love you so very much and I always will. I just wish I could hug and kiss you, or here your silly laugh. You had the best sense of humor and the greatest laugh. I was truly blessed to have you in my life and to be your mother. Thank you everyone for allowing me to tell you just a little bit about my son. It helps that I can talk about him. My mission in life since this has happened is to make sure no other parent ever has to go through this pain of losing their child to suicide, I try to let people know what to look for and how to help. Knowlege is power if I had known what had been happening with my son maybe he would still be here..

Today is Thanksgiving and an anniversary

2009-10-12T05:21:00.000-07:00

Here in Canada it's Thanksgiving again I stopped celebrating 7 years ago after my mother passed away at the age of 52. So that makes the second part of my title 7 years ago today my mother passed away. It was very sudden and very unexpected. When she passed away I was 7 months pregnant with my fourth son..

I was told by my father that since I am the oldest that I had to be strong for my younger sister who coincidentally was not pregnant but extremely close to my mother. My parents had split up when I was 3 years old but they had remained friends.. So I did what my father asked and was strong for my sister, at home was different. My husband had come into the kitchen and I burst into tears he asked me what's wrong I told him that I just made a coffee and I thought how sad it was my mother would never have another coffee ever again. He hugged me and told me he loved me. He was my rock my mother's funeral was the first funeral he ever attended and he was fabulous he shook every one's hands and thanked them for coming..

I know I am rambling but it helps me through this time... My mother's death is the reason why I got into scrapbooking I wanted to create an album of her for my boys to know her you see my 3 youngest children will never know her because Andrew was only 1 year old when she passed and Brian was still in utero, and wee Christopher hadn't even been thought of yet. My mother loved her grandchildren and I wanted my boys to know that. I am just thankful that my mother and I patched up our differences before she died and I have no regrets.

I miss you mom I know you are at peace now and I love you very much

Here is Week 3 Entry

2009-10-11T05:47:00.000-07:00

Ror Urban Anthology's got Talent competition please go over and vote for me please ands thank you hehehe. Nothing like a little self promotion.....

Anyway this week we had to design out own sketch and make a layout based on that well I did.... so here it is... I uploaded both my sketch and my layout for you to look at thanks for looking and remember to go vote..

http://urban-anthology.com/blog/

QKD Blog Hop

2009-10-07T12:20:00.001-07:00

Head on ovewr for the blog hop they are having a give away on this blog

http://paperandstring.blogspot.com/2009/10/qkd-new-release-blog-hop-and-give-away.html

Make sure you head over and tell them I sent ya

Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

2009-09-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

I thought I would Participate in Urban Anthology's Got talent. I have no idea how I did but I am very pleased with the layout I did and I have gotten lots of great feedback about it. The challenge was to do a layout about my scrapbook style and also about myself. The picture I chose was of me as a little girl. Well you be the judge and let me know what you think...

Wasn't I cute little thing?? It's hard to believe but the day this picture was taken a kid had picked up a piece of concrete and hit me in my right eye if you look close you can see the mark on my eye. My mother was so upset because we were doing the family portrait thing lol... Kids will be kids I guess. Thanks for looking

The most Wonderful Time of the Yearrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

2009-09-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

hehehe I just love that song at the end of Summer hehehe it signifies my kids are going back to school wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..

This mommy has had enough of her children all summer long. The bugging " mom can we go to the park" " Mom can we play outside" Mom can we go swimming".. " Mom this Mom that". It was enough to test my sanity i'll tell ya.

But now the boys are back in school and I appreciate the respite I get from them everyday.. It makes me appreciate my boys even more. It gives me the alone time I need and deserve I also get to put my house back in order.

I am also in the process of helping my hubby set up his own busioness so that keeps me occupied while he's at his day job I do the phone calls and setting up of appointments and stuff like that. So he doesn't have to worry about anything. But i like to help my man out that's what it's all about right?

On another note since I am not working I get to concentrate on my obsession " SCRAPBOOKING" hehehe I am enjoying having the time toenjoy my hobby again and really apreciate the nuances and what not. I tried out for the Queen Kat Design Team don't know if I made it or not but I can always hope after all my middle name is Hope. On that note we shall see what happens I guess. I am going to post my entries for the DT tryout so you all can havbe a look I love my Hippo card it's to cute I think.

Martini Designs' Challange Blog

2009-08-28T09:58:00.001-07:00

Martini Designs' Challange Blog is having a contest and DT call so head on over there and se what's going on

Here is the link

http://martinidesignschallanges.blogspot.com

Mamories Always - Forever Blog Hop

2009-07-31T21:09:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our first Memories Always-Forever blog hop!! We are so excited to introduce our site and our Design Team to you!! (If you arrived here any way other than from our blog hop, please go back to the MAF homepage to start at the beginning of the hop.)

Memories Always-Forever (MAF) has been created as a place where members can rally together as a crafting community, showcase their crafting talents, share their ideas, learn, and participate in exciting challenges. Our Design Team is here for you - to provide inspiration, to answer questions, or even just chat!!

You should have arrived here via Deanne http://a-scrapaddict.blogspot.com/2009/08/memories-always-forever-blog-hop.html

I have been scrapping about 7 years now and I am very proud and honoured to be part of the MAF DT there are a bunch of talented ladies over there. If you would like to see more of my work just check out the gallery of MAF at http://alwaysforever.ning.com/, We would love for you to become a member so come on over and join us.

Thank you for joining me on the hop today. Be sure to make your way to the end of the hop where you can be entered to win this Blog Hop Grand Prize Candy there is a picture at the top of this post. Good luck to all who enter.

Now onto the next talented girlie on the hop Toccara: Life of a Scrapper http://lifeofascrappertoccara.blogspot.com/

If at any point on the hop you happen to get lost or off track just check back on the MAF home page for the hop list.

Thank you for stopping by I hope you have fun today hugs

Janie

Hazing Event

2009-07-23T08:26:00.001-07:00

Well I can honestly say I have never experienced a hazing event but I know a few people who have. The High school I went to way back when ( lol) had a habit of giving swirly's to the new grade 9's. If you don't know what a swirly is I will enlighten you. You take the grade 9 turn him/her upside down and put their head in a toilet and flush. great i think it's nasty personally

Scrapbooksnstuff DT Reveal # 2

2009-07-13T07:46:00.001-07:00

Here is My 2nd Dt Reveal and i love how it all came together Marrakech is so perfect for this beautiful Peacock isn't he Gorgeous I think Peacocks are one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Go Over to Scrapbooksnstuff ( mr. linkie is on the right hand side of the page) and check out my Fellow DT's projects..

Here is my Sneak peek for July

2009-07-10T04:58:00.001-07:00

i was given the kit Marakech over at scrapbooksnstuff.com for my DT Kit I am so loving this line I love how elegant and fun it is. So here is my first layout using Marakech.

Tjhis layout features my now year old son when he was all of 2 hours old inside an incubator.

Another Toooooooot for me

2009-07-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

I have been chosen for another design team as well I am now part of Memories Always - Forever Design team woohoo. Come on over and check us out

http://alwaysforever.ning.com/

Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

2009-06-01T14:10:00.000-07:00

I have been chosen to be part of the fabulous Design Team for Scrapook N Stuff. I am so excited and honored to be chosen along with my fellow team members who are a bunch of very talented ladies. So if you haven't had a chance come on over and join us
http://www.scrapbooksnstuff.com/ we would love to have you...

It's a Bittersweet day for me

2009-05-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

After almost 4 years since my beautiful son passed away he is finally home with his mommy ( his ashes). My birthday will be Thursday and my son's father finally decided to give me his ashes he knew how much it has meant to me to have Alexander home. I miss my baby boy so much I realize he wasn't a baby when he passed ( he was 13) but he will always be my baby I love him so much and miss him still so very much. I have been crying non stop since I picked him up this morning but he is home and he now resides on my scrapbook desk in a place of honor. My boy is hom. I love you Alex..

2009-05-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

Check outr this new blinkie isn't it cool I love the look of these I can't wait till they are in Canada for me to try them out

Want this badge?

Come on over!!!!!

2009-05-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

Mosh Posh is having a blog party you have to come on over and check it out. Tell them I sent you... They will also be having a blog hop so make sure you stop by and have fun with the team hope to see you there.

OMG!!!!!

2009-05-12T04:30:00.001-07:00

I won one of the Cuttlebug Prizes on the cuttlebug blog I can't believe it I am so excite.... This week I took second place with neighbor votes and first place with judges votes on Scraptatholon7 on scrapbook.com with this layout of my precious Alex holding his baby brothers each one when they were newborn.. I miss my boy Alex more and more everyday it's hard to believe he would be 17 years old right now and that it's almost 4 years since he passed away. I miss AlleyCat mommy loves you

It's definately Spring!!

2009-03-29T06:10:00.000-07:00

Well I saw my first Robin a few days ago so I know spring is here. But does it have to rain so blooming much I hate the smell of worms. Yes I can smell worms it's quite disgusting actually. Blech!!!!!
Anyway today I have to go to work and do my thing. Then i get to come home and depending on how tired I am I will scrap or I will clean or something hehehehe. I hope everyone has a good Sunday!!

Well Here it is..

2009-03-15T20:40:00.000-07:00

My finished card here is my take on Shanna's card i hope my BFF likies it I think it's cute...

Check Out this Blog

2009-03-14T10:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.gcdstudios.blogspot.com/

It's Starting to look like Spring

2009-03-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Thank God!! I really am sick of winter and snow yuck!!! I just want the warm weather to come. I just don't like what we have to go through first to get it. I hate mud and muck my kids are already trucking it in the house it really is awful. I am going to be scrapping this weekend which I am happy about since I don't have to work. I'm going to make a card that was inspired by Shanna of bloggity blog my next thirty years ( her blog) she made this cute VW bug card and I thought I would try my hand at it this weekend because my BFF's b-day is March 17 and I want to make something special for her. Anyway not much else is going on right now except I will have 3 little boys under the age of 8 years old home for the next week because of March Break UGH!!! I definately won't be getting any sleep, I will be going in for my afternoon shift quite exhausted lol oh well I will let you know how I fair.

Today is a Sad Day

2009-01-18T10:28:00.000-08:00

Today in the wee hours of the morning my girly girl ( my sweet kitty) Jezzabell or as I called her Princess Jezzabellie, passed away. She was such a sweetheart and very loving little girl and I will miss her dearly, it took me 9 years of working with her to show her that she could trust me and that I truly loved her she was always so shy and skittish in the lazt 2 years she finally became the cat she was meant to be she was sweet and loving. Good bye my Princess Mommy will miss you dearly I love you.

Well It's A new Year

2009-01-11T12:31:00.000-08:00

And I am finally updating my blog after lord knows how many months. Anyway 2008 was an ok year for me I was on my first design team and I loved it Thanks Hannah and Lori for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a fabulous Design Team and community.

I also got addicted to the Twighlight series by Stephanie Meyer in 2008 and what a wonderful addiction it is I just love Edward Cullen.. Just don't tell my husband that heheheh.

My son Andrew had surgery on his ears in the fall of this year and I got some cute after pics of him in the recovery room. so here are his pictures you can see his progression from being groggy to fully alert

I didn't do as much scrapping as I wanted to but I vow to make up for that in 2009. I have applied to a couple of DT's we shall see what happens I guess.

Here are my First Design team projects

2008-05-07T04:28:00.000-07:00

For the month of April these are my projects I will post my May projects after the 15 th

I am so Thrilled!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-03T05:12:00.000-07:00

I know I am a very bad bad Janie I don't blog often enough.. Well I have some very exciting news I have been honored with the task of being part of a Design Team near me I am now a proud member of the Scrappiong Turtle Design Team. I am sooooo thrilled I am considering this to be my first DT because the previous one I never got a kit and they are no longer around...
But Hannah and Lori of the Turtle are fabulous and I am soi ecxcited to be working with the DT.
Please come and join us http://scrappingturtle.com/ we have an online store as well; with fabulous products,.. The forum Turtle Soup is Da Bomb so please come register and have fun with us.. Thanks for sharing in my joy..

Valentine's Crop

2008-02-13T08:47:00.000-08:00

We are hosting a Valentines Week long Crop at concealedbeauty.com and we are offering prizes gallore so get uyourselves on over to the opard and start creating can't wait to see you there
crop is from Feb. 11/ 08 to Feb. 17 /08

Design Team Call-2008

2008-02-13T08:44:00.000-08:00

This is for a Board I am a moderator on

Priceless Scrapbooks currently has several Design team member opportunities available. We are looking for individuals who can and will meet deadlines, are creative, enjoy being on a message board and contributing to a team environment. http://pricelessscrapbooks.forumcircle.com/portal.php REQUIREMENTS
1. Our Design Team members will be asked to: Commit to a 6-month term to start. After the 6 month term has commenced, the current members will have an option to remain on the DT team pending performance in the current term, and at the discresion of the Site Administrators and the Company in which you will design for. (Hence, we want to keep our cream of the crop and add to it!)
2. Design either layouts, cards, altered items based on your monthly assignment as instructed by the Company Representative, Site Admin and/or DT Coordinator.
3. The projects you create each month will be used to showcase manufacturer products, in our galleries, in our monthly newsletter, and in other promotions as desired. The monthly kit you receive will be sponsored by a specific company and we appreciate any positive advertising that company receives.
4. You will also be required to participate by completing a class, creating challenges, be active in crops (thus meaning being there during the crop every other month), actively comment/chat/encourage, etc on message board.
5. Post question/poll threads (LOTD, QOTD, etc/ if applicable) in the daily forum and create a monthly contest challenge on a rotation with other design team members.
6. You will also be required to contribute to a monthly newsletter (rotation basis not every month) an article, tips/technique, pick and highlight a member from our message board, etc.
7. Post additional projects in their own personal design team gallery.
8. Participate in forum discussions on a daily basis to help facilitate the growth of our online community. The community involvement is very important to us here at Priceless Scrapbooks, so we ask that each member try their best to devote time to our forum and gallery every day.
9. It is your message board as a design team. We ask you to watch for negative comments, spammers, etc and alert either the Site Administrator or the Assistant Site Admin/ Coordinator. 10. Promote Priceless Scrapbooks to friends, family, and colleagues to help facilitate the growth of our online store, our newsletter registration, our gallery and our forum.
PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO ME NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 23, 2008. THE NEW DESIGN TEAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE SITE ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2008. THE EMAIL ADDRESS IS: OWNEDBYSHIHTZUS@AOL.COM. All of your projects should for this DT call should be newly created. To apply, please complete the following steps: ** Please email Kenzie with attachments of the following: 2 of your best layouts showing YOUR UNIQUE STYLE ***one layout must be about you. Tell us who you are! 1 of your best cards showing YOUR UNIQUE STYLE ***this must be a valentine card 1 Altered Item And tell us: What is your unique Scrapping Style? Describe it. AND **Please email Kenzie with your answers to the following questions at: ** ownedbyshihtzus@aol.com
I. Why do you think you would make a good fit for Priceless Scrapbooks?
a. Why do you want the position? What about the position entices you the most?
b. What can you offer to Priceless Scrapbooks as the DT Member? Be creative.
c. How often are you online?
d. Show me your creativity. List one new idea for the site and tell me a little about it.
II Past Experience?
a. Do you have any prior experience as a design team member, or coordinator? Give examples of a frustrating situation and a rewarding situation?
b. Do you have computer knowledge? How well do you know a computer? Give examples.
III. Are you committed currently to other sites/blogs/stores?
a. What level of commitment is at those sites?
b. Do you feel it will affect your commitment to Priceless Scrapbooks?
IV. Why do you scrapbook?
a. Give me three reasons on why you scrapbook?
b. Do you want to be known in the scrapbooking industry?
c. Where do you mostly scrapbook? At home, with friends, weekend retreats, etc?
d. Do you attend CKUs, or other similar events? P
lease link me to your blog, your work, scrapbook resume, or whatever you have Priceless Scrapbooks does not mind you being on other DT’s however, we do expect you to fulfill your requirements with Priceless Scrapbooks. You will be required to sign a 6 month contract, to start.

This week

2008-01-23T04:30:00.000-08:00

I am the host on Concealed Beauty blog you should really come check it out because I have a challenge up right now and you could win a RAK from me.. So come on over to the blog see what the challenfge is and get to work on it you never know you just might win something..

Today is the Day!!!

2008-01-18T06:23:00.000-08:00

Well I start my new job today and I am excited about it which is cool hopefully this company will pay me on time so I don't have to hunt them down.. Well at least I love their chicken yes that's right I'm working in a chicken restaurant and they make fabulous chicken!!!

My children today are being their typical brattiness, they are not listening to mom and not letting dad sleep in so he can have some rest before he has to watch them.. Daddy got off of work at 7:00 am so I need him rested somewhat before I got to work so my children don't take advantage of him if he falls asleep. The last time they did they got into my paint and diamond glaze and modge podge, and the painted my couch my computer and monitor and desk I was sooooooo mad..

Well they better not get into my scrap stuff this time lol..

It's Friday Again...

2008-01-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

So I don't have much to do today except mail out a few things. I have to get a few swaps finished up and I have to do a layout for a contest I am involved in...
We are haveing a guest designer search over at Concealed Beauty we would love for all out there to come and join the board and try out for the DT..
What have you got to lose?? Absolutely nothing just think of all the wonderfull friends you will make over there..
So come on over and show your stuff and let us get to know you...

I am soooooooo glad!!

2007-12-27T14:43:00.000-08:00

That Christmas is over. This time of year and the month of October as well as April are very hard for me Since my son Alexander's death 2 years ago it has been very hard to cope at these times of year. My son was my best friend and I just miss him all the more especially at Christmas.
I didn't really get to much for Christmas. I received 50 dollars from my MIL & FIL, I received a 12 x 12 post bound scrap book and scrapfolio from my SIL & BIL and their children. I didn't receive anything from my husband or my children. But then again my 3 youngest children are under the age of 7 so it's to be expected.
Like I said I am just glad this holliday is over and I can get back to some sense of normalicy. Then my children can have their mother back to semi normal I guess.

Brrrrrrrr Baby it's cold outside

2007-12-16T05:49:00.000-08:00

We are under a winter Storm watch actually I'm pretty sure the storm is here . Unfortunately for me I have to work ughhh! Today has started out pretty bad my 4 year old son Brian decided to head butt his 3 year brother and he ended up with a bloody nose. Brian was freaking out and just would not stop crying. Try telling a 4 year old to pinch his nose and hold it to stop the bleeding. Not blooming likely I had to have Brian lie in my lap to stop the bleeding lots of fun..

I have to go to my inlaws after work because Brian's birthday is Wednesday and we won't see them on his birthday because my husband works night shift. Oh well the boys will be happy to see their Oma and Opa. I just hope my FIl doesn't start his usual crap like he does he likes to piss me off to the extreme..

Anyway I have a blinkine now for my design team I still can't believe Terria picked me I'm in heaven I'm telling you.. I printed a copy of the letter she sent me about being part of the DT and I'm going to scrap it after all your only a DT virgin once and this is a momentous occasion for me.,.

Ok here's my blinkie let's see if it works

I AM SOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

2007-12-11T11:21:00.000-08:00

I received an email tooday that totally blew me away.. I have been asked to be a Design Team member of a new board. Please come and check out the fabulous up and coming place..

I am now a DT member of Concealed Beauty, Terria the owner and the other girls are just awesome.. So please come join us for a chat and show us your work We would love to have you join us there.

Here is the website URL

http://www.concealedbeauty.com/

Tell them Janie Sent you.. Woohoooooo I am so oober excited and soooooooo honored to be chosen. I am just beyond words to experess how I feel right now..
My day started out ho hum and now it's da bomb man I can't wait to be part of this team wahooo.

Here is the DT I am part of

newest 2008 Team members:
Carla- ProximaHolly-
HollyJanie -
Charisma3103
Kelly - The Savvy Scrapper
Lisa Marie - Lisamariemlt
Kasanda- Kasmello
Shannon- snichols

Congrats to us all Ladies wahoooooooo