March for Babies

Well, today's the day! I'm not worried about a 3 mile walk, I've been averaging about 6 per day. I feel great!

I had to use the car wisely, so after dropping Cindy at work at just before 5 this morning, I am killing time before check-in time. I've watched Destination Truth on Hulu; checked in at Facebook and Twitter and now I blog. Yet there are still 2 hours til check-in.

The wind is going strong up on the mountain where the walk will take place. I'm glad I brought a jacket, even if I think I'll wish otherwise in a couple of hours.



The sun is still trying to peek over the mountain.

People are already setting everything up for registration.



I'm very excited about this very important adventure, I just wish I knew ANYBODY here!



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Walking and Helping the most innocent...

I have been walking to get into shape and it hit me, I should channel this to something greater than myself.

Ok, I'm not reinventing the wheel or anything, there are many wonderful charity oriented walks that are worth time and money, but the one closest to my heart is the March of Dimes March for Babies. I mean, who needs protection and care more than babies? and I've been following this story: Daily Scarlette for the past several months. The story of a very courageous family and a very fragile baby girl. This, more than anything was the catalyst for my walking for March for Babies.

Please support this important work. You can make a donation with your credit card, or if you prefer, cash or a check is fine, too.

Your gift will fund March of Dimes research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And it will be used to bring comfort and information to families with a baby in newborn intensive care.

Peaceful Feelings

I get a feeling of peace watching this video. I only wish it were my screensaver!

You're All I Need Tonight.... How's that for Inspiring?

New music and new music video from Nelson @NelsonRockBand

Flyboy @ sketches: CY

My favorite recent layout is currently posted at Sketches: Creatively Yours. Called "Flyboy", it is a fun creation capturing some priceless pix of my nephew Julian at the park last year.

I love these Little Yellow Bicycle papers from the Zach'a Life line. Very "boy" inspired.

The sketch was as helpful and inspiring as the papers, be sure to go to
Sketches: Creatively Yours (look for a link on the sidebar)


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Activity Over at Sketches

I have been inactive yet Sketches: Creatively Yours has been running quite smoothly. In this slide-show, my latest several assignments can be seen as well as some challenging and inspiring sketches:

I hope you enjoyed it!

Missing U!!

It's been a crazy couple of months! The computer is acting up on a semi regular basis and I have a hard time getting online these days. Work has been hectic and continues to be. I recently got a zoo membership so I have been enjoying the outside air up there and I have neglected my design team duties! Oh, I have created and turned in my assignments faithfully but have been terrible at posting here and visiting/commenting on fellow team and creative heroes creations!

I want to apologize! I have been lax in this area for far too long so PLEASE go to Sketches:Creatively Yours and catch up on all of the lovely talent!!

Peep Show

Ok, you know you're getting tired when you start getting this silly. I used yet another foamy, glittered rabbit on this "Peep Show" ATC.

The background is from a Yogi Tea box (those things are lovely inside) and the "curtain" is some ribbon. The cornice is from 2 pieces that used to be a MME frame, they're pop-dotted for dimension. The brad is Making Memories. The bunny's top is a shiny silver scrap of paper (that reflected my pink iPhone case) and a bit of ribbon.

I know this is silly, but it was fun and funny to make.

It's Reveal Day!

Due to some blogger issues, the actual reveal came a day late over at Sketches: Creatively Yours. I was anxious for reveal day because I am so excited about my projects. I used the sketch both in the intended layout as well as a sort of flip/rotate version.

Disney on Ice events ruled my submissions this week. Pictures of Annabelle and a story of her cute-itude as well as Lightning McQueen and Julian's fascination are showcased in these layouts.

This first one is Making Memories papers with an unknown transparent overlay and EK Success Snow White embellishments. The ribbon and trim is from Prima and the attitude is all Annabelle. She was so excited to dress up as Snow White for Disney on Ice and she told everyone "You Can Call Me Snow White" and even got into a bit of a verbal battle with her brother because he kept replying to her "command": "I will call you Annabelle". We were in stitches.

The second one is almost all Little Yellow Bicycle - The "stop" sign is Bazzill as are the "racing stripes". The tire was cut using the Cars Cricut cartridge using black and shiny silver cardstock. The rest is Little Yellow Bicycle (I'm in love with the Zach's Life line). Julian LOVEs Cars and Lightning McQueen is his Favorite! So, when the Cars characters ushered in the Disney on Ice show, it was no surprise that he was captivated and that this would be his favorite part of all. The experience was, in face, "Totally Cool"

In addition to these fun layouts of mine, you have to head over to Sketches: Creatively Yours and see all of the other lovely interpretations of Noella's sketch! You won't be sorry!

Recycling Again

I'm supposed to be putting things away "over there" but instead, every time I go to the table - I start making things! I'm not surprised any more. This is who I am.

I made this card out of some packaging from my nephew Julian's most recent Cars toy - a "big" Mac (truck). I saved the backdrop of the packaging because it was so cute - the spectators and the stands.

I tried to salvage more of this packaging but as I was pulling the image layer off of the cardboard layer it ripped. I cut the cloud shape out where the rip was after adhering the image to my card blank.

I rooted around my saved items and found a picture of Lightning McQueen (I still remember Belle calling him Lightning Bee-Queen and laugh). to cut out. I added dimension by adhering the image to a piece of toilet paper roll. The "Hi" bubble is done the same way.

I know Julian will like getting this card in the mail. I'll have to save it and send it when I think he needs it most :)

Now I really need to go find a home for all that stuff that's piling up so that my little Sheldon doesn't eat any more of my scrappy supplies!

Second Term

I am happy to announce that I've been brought back to the world of Sketches: Creatively Yours for a second term. I'm pleased as punch to be back for a second consecutive term.

I'm excited to work alongside friends both old and new yet again. It's a comfortable feeling to know what's expected and very exciting to know that the level of inspiration will be so high.

Please follow along with us while we create over the next several months, I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself and be inspired to create!