Tuesday, February 24, 2009
We have hit the BIG TIME!!! and BLOG CANDY!
Yep! Chattyscrappers has hit the big time!!! WE have an upgraded site and a new BLOG!!! WOOHOO!!!! See it Here: http://chattyscrappers.net/blog/ go check us out!!! We are a Newer Scrappy Site!!!! We've been around for a few months but now we have gotten fancier! Yeah! So tell a friend or 10!!! And check out the link for some BLOG CANDY!!!!!!!!!! Click the links on the right of the blog to register for the site and join in on the fun!!! Hope to see you there!!!!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Acrylic Album and AWESOME flowers!
So I have to tell you , if you love flowers you HAVE to get yourself some of these!!!
And the acrylic album is SECOND TO NONE!!! They are fabulous......Tell BonBon Tilda Sent you!!!! Here is the link to the flowers and albums
http://shop.scrapadilly.com/category.sc;jsessionid=C791180CCF6DB033287CF1BD469259BD.qscstrfrnt02?categoryId=3
http://shop.scrapadilly.com/category.sc;jsessionid=DAA49E3ECC2DEE6D0D4E453321ECF393.qscstrfrnt01?categoryId=2
And the acrylic album is SECOND TO NONE!!! They are fabulous......Tell BonBon Tilda Sent you!!!! Here is the link to the flowers and albums
http://shop.scrapadilly.com/category.sc;jsessionid=C791180CCF6DB033287CF1BD469259BD.qscstrfrnt02?categoryId=3
http://shop.scrapadilly.com/category.sc;jsessionid=DAA49E3ECC2DEE6D0D4E453321ECF393.qscstrfrnt01?categoryId=2
Saturday, February 14, 2009
ONLINE CROP FEB 13th -17th!!! AWESOME PRIZE!!!
Chattyscrappers is having an online crop! This weekend! Here is what they are giving away to one lucky winner!!!!
http://chattyscrappers.com/
Looking for a place to have fun AND use up your stash?
Like to chat and make friends?
Then Chatty Scrappers is the place for you!
JOIN US FEBRUARY 13-17th for
THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE CROP!!!!!
You won't want to miss the excitement Rick has planned!
Go on over and register!!! (approval register) and be ready to have some fun!!!!!
See you there!!! BTW, my Handle is Cupcake Diva!
http://chattyscrappers.com/
Looking for a place to have fun AND use up your stash?
Like to chat and make friends?
Then Chatty Scrappers is the place for you!
JOIN US FEBRUARY 13-17th for
THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE CROP!!!!!
You won't want to miss the excitement Rick has planned!
Go on over and register!!! (approval register) and be ready to have some fun!!!!!
See you there!!! BTW, my Handle is Cupcake Diva!
Monday, February 09, 2009
2009 WORLD SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!!!!
Right here in Boise! That's right! And what a Beautiful Ceremony! I have copied a pasted an earlier post I made on my scrappy site and wanted to share it here on my blog!!! Go BE ACTIVE!!!! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!
What an evening! I can't express the emotions that I was feeling as I was there.....You see both of our daughters (they are biological) are Intellectually Challenged. And most of the time people stare at them trying to figure them out and we are used to it, but I also have to say most people are pretty kind and don't rush them, then there are the few...oye. Anyhoo, a little history of Special Olympics......
It was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver (JFK's Sister). She hosted a Free summer camp at her home and a friend had called her stressed because she had a Special needs child and there wasn't any summer camp that would allow her to come. Eunice welcomed her in and from that point Special Olympics was born. The first games took place 9 days after her brother Robert was assassinated with only 100 spectators and 1000 particpants from just the US and Canada. And it just rolled on from there! Now , there were about 2000 participants from MANY different Countries World Wide and this is just the Winter olympics, there are many more participates in teh Summer games as well!! You have to understand the magnitude.....these games are the best of the best of Special needs....there are MILLIONS of participates This is a LARGE scale of people with many different needs. There were over 100 countries that represent the Special Olympics.....You also have to remember that in Many countries People with special needs are often Ostersized by their countries and are institutionalized in some of the most horific conditions. What Special olympics has done is LIFT those Disgraces and those preconcieved notions that these people are a lesser person...when in fact they are the opposite...the are VERY ABLE. We from the general population have ALOT we can learn from them.....they are Non Judgemental, caring, sweet, loving, athletic, intelligent and just plain wonderful! I would encourage you to check out the website:
http://www.specialolympics.org/
And see what's going on here in Boise!!! The love, Spread it! Here is a small excerpt:
The 2009 World Winter Games are the largest international sporting and humanitarian event of the year, with more than 2,000 athletes from almost 100 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Iran and even Jamaica competing in seven winter sports from 7-13 February. For the first time athletes from Somalia, Comoro Islands and Djibouti are competing in a Special Olympics World Games.
Okay so here are some photo's of the evening:
Me and my daughter's with Tim Shriver (Eunices son , JFK's nephew....he is a WONDERFUL dedicated Man to Special Olympics!!)
Eunice Shriver Via Video
Me and my family
Our girls and Troy McClain...they were star struck! LOL!!! He is also dedicated to people with disabilities...he is an AWESOME person!!!
The Video on the screen when we first walked in
The Sea of wonderful Athletes!!!!
Let the games begin!!! The lighted CAULDRON
What an evening! I can't express the emotions that I was feeling as I was there.....You see both of our daughters (they are biological) are Intellectually Challenged. And most of the time people stare at them trying to figure them out and we are used to it, but I also have to say most people are pretty kind and don't rush them, then there are the few...oye. Anyhoo, a little history of Special Olympics......
It was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver (JFK's Sister). She hosted a Free summer camp at her home and a friend had called her stressed because she had a Special needs child and there wasn't any summer camp that would allow her to come. Eunice welcomed her in and from that point Special Olympics was born. The first games took place 9 days after her brother Robert was assassinated with only 100 spectators and 1000 particpants from just the US and Canada. And it just rolled on from there! Now , there were about 2000 participants from MANY different Countries World Wide and this is just the Winter olympics, there are many more participates in teh Summer games as well!! You have to understand the magnitude.....these games are the best of the best of Special needs....there are MILLIONS of participates This is a LARGE scale of people with many different needs. There were over 100 countries that represent the Special Olympics.....You also have to remember that in Many countries People with special needs are often Ostersized by their countries and are institutionalized in some of the most horific conditions. What Special olympics has done is LIFT those Disgraces and those preconcieved notions that these people are a lesser person...when in fact they are the opposite...the are VERY ABLE. We from the general population have ALOT we can learn from them.....they are Non Judgemental, caring, sweet, loving, athletic, intelligent and just plain wonderful! I would encourage you to check out the website:
http://www.specialolympics.org/
And see what's going on here in Boise!!! The love, Spread it! Here is a small excerpt:
The 2009 World Winter Games are the largest international sporting and humanitarian event of the year, with more than 2,000 athletes from almost 100 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Iran and even Jamaica competing in seven winter sports from 7-13 February. For the first time athletes from Somalia, Comoro Islands and Djibouti are competing in a Special Olympics World Games.
Okay so here are some photo's of the evening:
Me and my daughter's with Tim Shriver (Eunices son , JFK's nephew....he is a WONDERFUL dedicated Man to Special Olympics!!)
Eunice Shriver Via Video
Me and my family
Our girls and Troy McClain...they were star struck! LOL!!! He is also dedicated to people with disabilities...he is an AWESOME person!!!
The Video on the screen when we first walked in
The Sea of wonderful Athletes!!!!
Let the games begin!!! The lighted CAULDRON
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY CLOSE TO MY HEART!!!!!!!!!
That's right! Close to My Heart is celebrating 25 years in business! You may remember it as D.O.T.S in its beginnings! And to Celebrate, look at what you can get for FREE with a $25 purchase!!!! Good through February 28th!!! RUN DON'T WALK!!! Here is the link to my Website to get this goodie!!!! This CUPCAKE STampset is a MUST for every stamper!!! Http://Tildapapergal.myctmh.com
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thank you Linda for this blog award!!!!
The Fabulous Award Rules:
1. You have to pass it on to 5 other fabulous blogs in a post.
2. You have to list 5 of your fabulous addictions in the post.
3. On your post of receiving this award, make sure you include the person that gave you the award and link it back to them.
Here are my 5 addictions
1. My family
2. Any scrap product that has glitter
3. Fabric and quilting...OMGOSH I have ALOT of fabric
4. Fresh Coffee in the morning
5. Cupcakes
The 5 blogs I am tagging are/is: Kim, April, Wendy,Suzi,Leslie
The Fabulous Award Rules:
1. You have to pass it on to 5 other fabulous blogs in a post.
2. You have to list 5 of your fabulous addictions in the post.
3. On your post of receiving this award, make sure you include the person that gave you the award and link it back to them.
Here are my 5 addictions
1. My family
2. Any scrap product that has glitter
3. Fabric and quilting...OMGOSH I have ALOT of fabric
4. Fresh Coffee in the morning
5. Cupcakes
The 5 blogs I am tagging are/is: Kim, April, Wendy,Suzi,Leslie
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
New York Parties from the 60's-70's...
They are the best. And if you were someone you were at those parties!!! They got together for anything they could claim party worthy! LOL!! If you have never experienced one of those parties, you really missed out....it was bigger then any SuperBowl of today!!!!!
Remember the ugly kit I had to use up well this is the almost last of it and I must say I actually ended up liking it....so you see! you just have to try it first!!!!
So this layout of my Nona (my maternal Grandmother) is from the 60's....it is in the basement of our home in New York. Back then any occassion they could have a party they did. And I am here to tell you it was always first class. I am talking those fancy plastic cups that now I see on alot of scrapping paper that is retro! The punch bowls, trays and trays of homemade cooking combined with deli trays. All the girls and ladies were dressed up with dresses, hose and heels and definitely a new do from the "beauty parlor" as it was called back then....and the men, oh suits of course! all the furniture was against the walls , extra folding chairs brought in, banquet tables against the walls , a band in the corner, which usually consisted of a Drumset, accordian and some keys. All played by cousins and uncles! Kids were running around and adults were laughing their heads off! And dancing ,.....all night long. My Nona would dance with anyone that would let her lead! Oh those were the days!!!!!!!!! I can still remember them vividly in my memory. I just wish those types of parties stilled exsisted. How I miss those days. Anyway. In the photo's are my Nona ( the one with that BIG smile!) and Zia Maritsa, my Nona's Niece and my Zio Angelo (uncle) who was married to my Zia (aunt) Tilda...yep that is where I got my name. Anyhow, Zio Angelo was an AWESOME person but is no longer with us and I miss him dearly.....there he is looking like Dean Martin.....Memories
Next up is a LO of my DD, just loved how she looked this day....so delicate....she had a luau at school and one of the aides made this for her head....she wore it all day!
Remember the ugly kit I had to use up well this is the almost last of it and I must say I actually ended up liking it....so you see! you just have to try it first!!!!
So this layout of my Nona (my maternal Grandmother) is from the 60's....it is in the basement of our home in New York. Back then any occassion they could have a party they did. And I am here to tell you it was always first class. I am talking those fancy plastic cups that now I see on alot of scrapping paper that is retro! The punch bowls, trays and trays of homemade cooking combined with deli trays. All the girls and ladies were dressed up with dresses, hose and heels and definitely a new do from the "beauty parlor" as it was called back then....and the men, oh suits of course! all the furniture was against the walls , extra folding chairs brought in, banquet tables against the walls , a band in the corner, which usually consisted of a Drumset, accordian and some keys. All played by cousins and uncles! Kids were running around and adults were laughing their heads off! And dancing ,.....all night long. My Nona would dance with anyone that would let her lead! Oh those were the days!!!!!!!!! I can still remember them vividly in my memory. I just wish those types of parties stilled exsisted. How I miss those days. Anyway. In the photo's are my Nona ( the one with that BIG smile!) and Zia Maritsa, my Nona's Niece and my Zio Angelo (uncle) who was married to my Zia (aunt) Tilda...yep that is where I got my name. Anyhow, Zio Angelo was an AWESOME person but is no longer with us and I miss him dearly.....there he is looking like Dean Martin.....Memories
Next up is a LO of my DD, just loved how she looked this day....so delicate....she had a luau at school and one of the aides made this for her head....she wore it all day!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
National Chocolate Cake Day!!!!!
Yep today is a holiday! National Chocolate Cake day! So in Honor of it, this is what we are having for dessert tonight....hey, can't mess with a holiday! LOL!!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
A fabulous sale ..............
Starting tomorrow, January 26th, at 8:00 am (MT), Close To My Heart will be hosting a FABULOUS SALE!!!!! Select Products for 40% off retail prices! There will be everything from stamp sets to paper to accessories in the discounted section. Don’t miss out—last time the stamp sets were sold out within hours. To order, visit my website http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com/
And don't forget to look at the "The Key To My Heart" kit includes the Key To My Heart paper pack and coordinating E-Sized Stamp Set, a retail value of $47.90. You can earn it for FREE—just spend $130. If you spend $75, you can earn the kit for $20. You can also purchase the set for the $47.90.
And I also want to remind you of the great host of TV specials right online! Quick go to my website: http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com/ and check out all the fabulous tips and tricks!!! Run don't walk!
And don't forget to look at the "The Key To My Heart" kit includes the Key To My Heart paper pack and coordinating E-Sized Stamp Set, a retail value of $47.90. You can earn it for FREE—just spend $130. If you spend $75, you can earn the kit for $20. You can also purchase the set for the $47.90.
And I also want to remind you of the great host of TV specials right online! Quick go to my website: http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com/ and check out all the fabulous tips and tricks!!! Run don't walk!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Key to My Heart with CTMH
As you know I am a Consultant for CTMH....this month they are having an AWESOME offer that you can read about on my site Http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com
but here is a double layout I did using the fabulous papers! Hurry, run don't walk
this offer is only good until January 31st!!!!!
but here is a double layout I did using the fabulous papers! Hurry, run don't walk
this offer is only good until January 31st!!!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Our Snowy Cabin.......
My husband has been trying to get up to our cabin but the snow has kept him from getting all the way through.........FINALLY today he was able get in and what a Winter Wonderland!!! We can't wait for spring to be able to enjoy all it has to offer! Pretty snowy huh?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My DH and the Ugly Kit
Okay so my DH, what can I say, he has SO MANY shoes! One day I was about the house and came into our room and found him like this (see photo's below) Isn't he CUTE! LOL!!! So of course I grabbed the camera and clicked then HAD to scrap about it! Click to enlarge to read the journaling! LOVE YOU HONEY!!!!!
Next up , The Ugly Kit, or so I thought. I subscribed to a kit club and recieved this kit. I thought WWWWHHHHHHAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT????????? What could I possibly scrap with this stuff. Sssssoooooooooo........... I issued a challenge for
Work it Wednesdays Challenge at http://chattyscrappers.com to Use up a kit that you have put wwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy in the back of your closet, you have to use it ALL up....I have been able to get three layouts out of it so far and working on 4 and 5....it wasn't a good deal at all and I think that is what put me off to begin with.......But I have to say I am VERY please with the way they look, what do you think?????????????????
Next up , The Ugly Kit, or so I thought. I subscribed to a kit club and recieved this kit. I thought WWWWHHHHHHAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT????????? What could I possibly scrap with this stuff. Sssssoooooooooo........... I issued a challenge for
Work it Wednesdays Challenge at http://chattyscrappers.com to Use up a kit that you have put wwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyy in the back of your closet, you have to use it ALL up....I have been able to get three layouts out of it so far and working on 4 and 5....it wasn't a good deal at all and I think that is what put me off to begin with.......But I have to say I am VERY please with the way they look, what do you think?????????????????
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Quilting again!
Okay I have done it!! I have dusted off my machine and started quilting again! What made me do it you ask? Well I got an invitation to Connecting Threads new FREE online quilting community and of course I had to poke my head in to see exactly what it was! So I did and they had a cute group to make table runners! The book we are using is: Let's Do Lunch by Atkinson . First I have to say this is One FABULOUS book if your looking for quick projects ....secondly I was in DESPARATE need of a new table runner...the lace doily looking thing had to go! So there it was, exactly what I was looking for......so needless to say I have joined this great group of people and I am having a ball! Its been 2 years since I have really sewn, got kinda burnt out for awhile so I stepped back and relaxed. Now I am at it again, so you'll start seeing a mixture of Cards, Layouts and quilts! So I leave you with this....my new quilttop....I will finish it and post it when it is complete....now off to wash the fabrics for my DD's Cowgirl quilt!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Blog Candy Giveaway and some GREAT INSPIRATION!!!!!
Just wanted to mention that
http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/
Is giving away some blog candy to celebrate her 1 year blogaversary! Woohoo!Congrats Kerry! You ought to have a look around her blog, she is one amazing Stamper! Cardmaker!!! And on and on! You won't be disappointed that you browsed! Have fun!
http://threecloversdesigns.blogspot.com/
Is giving away some blog candy to celebrate her 1 year blogaversary! Woohoo!Congrats Kerry! You ought to have a look around her blog, she is one amazing Stamper! Cardmaker!!! And on and on! You won't be disappointed that you browsed! Have fun!
Monday, January 05, 2009
Happy New Year!!!!!
Life is back to normal, however I miss everyone being home with me. I love it when my babies are home, except of course when they are fighting! LOL!!! Doesn't it seem just as they get used to each other again and start being nice to each other they go back to school? Anyhoo! Just wanted to show off a couple of Birthday cards I made during break! Actually they were one of the challenges for the crop , to make 12 birthday cards to be ready for the year! So here you have it. I used Both CTMH Stampsets for most of them and Hero Arts, Inks and pens are CTMH. Enjoy
Monday, December 29, 2008
ONLINE CROP!!!!
Going on right now! That's right starts today December 29th and goes clear through January 4th! Put some of that new scrappy stuff to work for you!!!
Where you ask?????
Chattyscrappers.com
If you haven't signed on yet, do so, if you have any trouble at all let me know right here and I will help you out! You do have to wait to be activated because we are trying to keep those pesky spammers out! Hope to see you there!
Where you ask?????
Chattyscrappers.com
If you haven't signed on yet, do so, if you have any trouble at all let me know right here and I will help you out! You do have to wait to be activated because we are trying to keep those pesky spammers out! Hope to see you there!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Blog Award..........
Thank you Linda for this award.
You must be a true Christmas lover to receive this award.
The person to whom you give the award must also be in love with Christmas.
You must link back to the person who gave you the award.
You must list 5 things that you love about Christmas.
If you can't limit it to 5 things, then keep going till you run out of space!
Pass the award along to as many people as you like.That can be 1 or 45; it's up to you. But, you must pass it on to at least one person in order to keep the Christmas cheer going!
Let your recipients know that you have tagged them by leaving them a comment.
My 5 things I love about Christmas:
1. That I get together with my family, extended family and friends and focus on being together.
2. That as we get older, we figure out it is the time together that means the most and presents take a back seat!
3. The look on my kids faces when they get to unwrap baby Jesus in our Nativity on Christmas morning to acknowledge his birth.....
4. On a commercial note...I love the glow my house house when the tree is lit, the candles burning and Christmas music in the background...just that magical spirit feeling going on....and going for a family ride to look at lights.
5. Definitely all the preparation of the wonderful food to share with my family and friends.
I tag Kim and April!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Priceless......
This is probably my single most FAVORITE photo from my childhood. As you will notice I am screaming my head off while my Mom looks as cool as a cucumber and my sisters stand there laughing at me......what else is new!
Anyhoo, I had a very generous Secret Santa (Thanks Christine!) and she sent me
Basic Greys Wassail! Love it! The Arrows are a Rak from my friend Rick! Thanks Rick ! Now I would like you to notice the top right corner....that is a stamp from the stampset in the post below this from CTMH's Key to my heart offer! So is the title and the journaling box!!!! Isn't it fabulous! You still have time if you love it!
Anyhoo, I had a very generous Secret Santa (Thanks Christine!) and she sent me
Basic Greys Wassail! Love it! The Arrows are a Rak from my friend Rick! Thanks Rick ! Now I would like you to notice the top right corner....that is a stamp from the stampset in the post below this from CTMH's Key to my heart offer! So is the title and the journaling box!!!! Isn't it fabulous! You still have time if you love it!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
National Paper Crafting Month!!!!
Wouldn't you love to earn this for very little? Or even FREE??????
Here are the Deets Peeps ...............
Beginning Dec 16th through Jan 31st, we are celebrating National Paper Crafting Month. Check out the details:
The gorgeous new Key to My Heart Level 2 paper packet features all of our beautiful new exclusive colors: Tulip, Juniper, Sorbet, and Crème Brulee. The packet is accompanied by the awesome new E-size My Acrylix® Key to My Heart stamp set brimming with elegant, charming designs. It’s a great combo with a retail value of $47.90—and can be yours at substantial savings, or even FREE!
Spend $130 and receive the whole package FREE! -OR- Spend $75 and purchase the kit for just $20 -OR - Buy the kit outright for $47.90
You can also earn the kit for FREE by signing up to be a consultant - OR - Hosting a gathering of $400 or more (catalog gatherings okay too)....
Just drop by my website: Http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com
And click on the Go shopping button and have loads of fun! Shop till you drop, its open 24/7!!!
Here are the Deets Peeps ...............
Beginning Dec 16th through Jan 31st, we are celebrating National Paper Crafting Month. Check out the details:
The gorgeous new Key to My Heart Level 2 paper packet features all of our beautiful new exclusive colors: Tulip, Juniper, Sorbet, and Crème Brulee. The packet is accompanied by the awesome new E-size My Acrylix® Key to My Heart stamp set brimming with elegant, charming designs. It’s a great combo with a retail value of $47.90—and can be yours at substantial savings, or even FREE!
Spend $130 and receive the whole package FREE! -OR- Spend $75 and purchase the kit for just $20 -OR - Buy the kit outright for $47.90
You can also earn the kit for FREE by signing up to be a consultant - OR - Hosting a gathering of $400 or more (catalog gatherings okay too)....
Just drop by my website: Http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com
And click on the Go shopping button and have loads of fun! Shop till you drop, its open 24/7!!!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Homemade Tags.....
Boy did I ever have a case of Scrappers block! Ever have a time with no matter what you did it looked like a 2 year old did it? I couldn't cut, coordinate or color!!!! I had such a hard time coming up with some ideas for tags....so here is what I finally put together...not sure if I am in love with them.....what do you think?
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