One of those days...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything around you just seems to be in chaos? I am having one of those days (maybe more than one). My kids are grumpy and being really nasty with one another. As a mother I hate to hear them being like that. I know that siblings fight but it just seems like it is happening a lot. Maybe it is all the craziness in the air surrounding Halloween. All I know is that I need a change.

Rhonna Farrer is getting ready to embark on another round of the 21 Day Challenge. I am thinking that now might be a good time to participate. The only problem (if you want to call it that) is what habit or trait to work on changing. There are so many things about myself that I would like to be different. I suppose I may have several challenges in my future! You can find info on the 21 Day Challenge HERE and HERE.

I am off to go and pick my hubby up from the train and contemplate what trait I want to work on for the challenge. Thanks for stopping by.

Anabel Lulu and one handsome little boy

I have been trying to get this post done for a few days now. I was having trouble getting the images sized properly. First they were too small and then they were too big! With three children (and a husband) who always seem to need me as soon as I sit in front of the computer, it has taken me a few days to get the kinks worked out. At least I hope they are worked out. Of course there will inevitably be some tweaking here and there as I get more familiar with all this stuff.

A couple of weeks ago it was my little sister's (well, we aren't so little anymore) birthday. I have been trying to be more disciplined lately and get cards made for special occasions instead of going out and buying them. For her card I used the Anabel Lulu stamp from Stamping Bella. I used my copic markers to colour her in and used UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) to make the aged cracked look.

The next picture is a close up of the crackle.

My sister has also come to expect some new Christmas ornaments for her tree every birthday. These are the ones that I made her this year.

Now for the handsome little boy! My little man decided that he wanted to get his hair cut and that he wanted it to be spiked. I don't remember telling him that he could be old enough to make these decisions on his own but, I decided to go along with it anyway. We took him to get it done on the weekend since picture day at school was today. It turned out really well. He looks so cute and his father loves it because it is so short. He was even up for a little picture taking and was full of ideas about how he should pose. 

I am loving the fruit punch moustache!! Good thing he didn't have any before school this morning.

Well, that is it for tonight. Off to put my daughter to bed and then maybe I will try to catch an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles. Have a great night!

New Goodies...

I had a great day today with my Mom at CreativFestival. I have the best Mom in the world. Not only did she spend hours walking around with me but, she bought me some new goodies for Christmas and let me have them today! How great is that? I love you Mom. Thanks for keeping me company today. I have several new stamps that I can't wait to ink up and start making some cards with. I think that some Christmas card making is in my future.

I also spent some time tonight making some changes to the blog. The new background and header were purchased from the amazing House of 3. I am not the greatest at all this computer stuff but my husband is a computer genius. Thanks honey for taking the time to help me sort all of this stuff out. Your support means the world to me.

Well, I think that I will go and ink up some of my new stamps before I head off to bed for the night. Have a great night.

Deb

A First Time For Everything

Well, here I am, making my first blog post. I have been thinking about starting my own blog for some time now but have always chickened out. I have to say that this is way outside of my comfort zone so we will see how it goes. I have a lot to learn so this blog will take shape slowly but, hopefully it will be a fulfilling endeavour for me. I hope that anyone visiting this blog will get at least a little inspiration here.

I think that I will keep this first post short tonight since it is already midnight and I need to get some beauty sleep. I am off the the CreativFestival downtown (Toronto) tomorrow. I will be dragging my Mom with me (maybe I will be able to convince her to give card making a try this year).

Here's to taking a leap and trying something new!