I'm Stuffed!.

Here is another card.. this is an actual CAS.. sort of.. I think LOL! I have a really hard time with CAS! And its a Thanksgiving. I think this is an old Mooseberry image.. or now he is Doodle Dragon. This is one of those images that were just waiting to be colored. So, it is all colored up with my Prismacolor. Here is the card:

So, I colored up two of these and then I fussy cut them both and popped up a layer just like I did with the Christmas tree really. One side is popped. I like how it turned out :)  It's a cute image! I added one strip of brown patterned paper from my stashon the right. That is it LOL  Nothing more o.0 And that is really hard for me to do LOL  All that white space!!!  Yikes! Hope you like my simple little card ;)

Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner!!! And there is one week less between Thanksgiving and Christmas since Thanksgiving is late. Wow!! Crazy!

Challenges:

• Challenge #91: Thanksgiving / Thanks @ Love To Create Challenge Blog.
• TSG233: Thanks or Thanksgiving @ There She Goes.
• Challenge #109: Limited Supplies (LOL Very limited for me!! - used this old image and the scrap patterned paper) @ Use Your Stuff.
• Give Thanks @ Scrap Creations.
• Thanks/Thanksgiving @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #68: Thanksgiving @ Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #62: CAS @ Delicious Doodles.
• Happy Fall Y'all @ Digi Haven.
• Challenge #50: Give Thanks @ Simply Create Too*
• Challenge #33: Anything Goes @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Autumn / Fall Colors @ Stampin' For The Weekend.
• Thanks/Thanksgiving @ The Outlawz Promarker Challenge.
• Challenge #193: Clean and Simple @ Totally Paper Crafts.
• Challenge #17: Thanks & Thanksgiving @ Get Inky! Challenge.
• Challenge #123: Fall / Thanksgiving @ My Sheri Crafts.
• Challenge #103: Thanks/Thanksgiving @ Lexi's Creations.
• RCS #57: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Create A Food-Themed Project) @ Red Carpet Studio.
• Challenge #30: Anything Goes CAS @ Creative Moments.
• Thanksgiving/Give Thanks @ Jellypark Challenges.
• FFC #26: Anything Goes @ Jo's Scrap Shack.
• Thankful Thurday Linky @ DL Dot Art.
• November: Autumn Colours @ Ladybug Crafts.
• Challenge #53: Use Your Scraps @ Liz Stampz.
• November: Anything Goes w/Twist of Thank @ Mema's Crafts.
• Challenge #26: Holidays and Anything Goes @ Oozak.
• November: Focus On The Sentiment @ Sketches For All / Stacy H-W's Cards and More Cards.
• Challenge #70: Clean and Simple @ Dream Valley Challenges.

                  

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Thanksgiving or Fall!

Good morning everyone!! Monday morning... I have a big meeting today with the new boss. I've been stressed all week about it. That is what is on my mind this morning.

Church yesterday was great.. he spoke about being Thankful. Bailey went to Sunday School and Michael wouldn't. We had a nice argument in the hallway about it and then he ended up sitting with Grandma and myself. Kevin is not happy with me that I didn't stand my ground... well, not upset.. disappointed I think. I don't want to push too hard. I'm really at a loss at what to do with him. He is 13 years old and won't hang around kids his age. He isn't an adult, but wants to be around adults. It is really frustrating and I know it is frustrating for Kevin... especially when I give in. One good thing happened... my mother saw someone she knew at church today! Maybe I can get them to hang out and get my mother involved in some things. She needs a life... something to get her outside of her home. This could be just the thing! It's a start!

This week I work Monday through Wednesday. I took off for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday and then the Friday after. I will enjoy my four day weekend! LOL Taylor is home from college, but she is staying with my sister and they are hanging out together. I'm really glad.. I think it is good for them both. We all need to talk about the college expense and figuring out how to pay for next Semester. I also need to talk to her about REALLY trying to get the RA job at school. If she could be an RA in the dorm then it would cover at the least her room and board. That would take a huge chunk out of her cost. And it may even pay for her food as well. We'll have to see what happens. She really needs to push for that though.

On to our challenge today :)  Today we have the new challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner. The theme this week for Challenge #37 is Thanksgiving or Fall. Here is my card:

I used a Doodle Dragon image - Acorn Fight .. I love it!! I used scraps from Bo Bunny and Reminisce papers, cardstock, the leaves are from an Embossable Design by Heather McCurdy... wow.. I couldn't tell you how old that is LOL  6 years? 8 years? maybe even 10 years? LOL!! ribbon, Reminisce die cut sticker for "Autumn Bliss". I used two circle die cuts from Spellbinders... then on the top one I layered the ribbon ruffled around it. I popped some parts.. the leg on the bucket for the squirrel, the arm on the bucket for the dragon, the scarf around his neck and his nose. I used Copic to color:

Dragon: R29, R27, R24, R22, G29, G28, G24
Scarf: B06, B05, B04, B02, B00
Squirrel: C7, C5, C3, C1, C00, 100
Metal: C7, C5, C3, C1, C00
Nuts: E21, E25, E27
Wood: E37, E34, E33

Challenges:

• Sketch Challenge #1 @ Fun 'n' Flair
• TPE174: Punches / Dies @ The Pink Elephant
• Anything Cute @ My Heart Pieces
• Challenge 54: Lots of Layers / Anything Goes @ Forever Night
• Challenge So Cute @ Stamping With The Dragon 
• Challenge 99: Use Something More Than Six Months Old (Embossable Designs) @ Crafty Hazelnuts 
• Fortnightly Challenge 49: Use Ribbon / Twine @ Forever Friends 
• Challenge 134: Pop It Up @ Mark's Finest Papers & Stops 
• Week 46: Square Card with a Round Element @ Polka Doodles
• Anything But Christmas @ Oldie But A Goodie
• RCC74: Fall Spirit @ The Ribbon Carousel
• Anything Goes or Autumn / Winter @ ATCs with Attitude
• Anything Goes or Autumn / Winter @ Fat Pages with Attitude

For Thanksgiving, I am bringing the Honeybaked Ham, making broccoli casserole and Bailey and I are going to bring some desserts. We are making turkeys.. I'll post them when we get some made, pilgrims hats.. I'll post these as well LOL and acorns. Below is a picture of the acorns. I pinned these three recipes to my Pinterest so we could make some fun little additions for Thanksgiving. Bailey is anxious to get started.. I've told her she has to wait and do them all on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Nutter Butter bites, a hershey kiss and a mini chocolate chip. Everything is glued together with a dab of chocolate frosting. Cute aren't they!!! I'm not sure where the green sprinkles came from LOL She was trying to add something.. more sugar I think was the key!! LOL  Cute and simple to make.. I thought they would be fun to bring!

Alright.. Off for my Monday to begin... Lunch with the new boss and the other admins (stomach turning) Ughhhh... I like my boss now!! LOL I just need it to come and be over with. Have a great day everyone!!!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #32

Good morning everyone! Today begins a new Challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner!I did two cards this week. The first one I used an image from Digital Delights - Kitty Kiddles:

Copic: C1, C3, C5, C7, R20, R22, V12, V15, V17, YR07, YR09, Y15, Y17
Wobble on kitties head, Happy Halloween Stamp, Brilliance Graphic Black Ink, brads, scrap paper, Polar White Flower Soft

Challenges: 

• Challenge #158 @ ColourQ
• September 2012 Card Sketch @ The Sampler Kit Club 
• Challenge 72: Tic-Tac-Toe (Brad, Black, Sparkle(the flower soft is sparkle white) @ Shopping Our Stash
• Halloween with a Wobble @ Action Wobble 
• Week 41: Simply Cute @ Paper Play  
• PPC #88: Echoing (the banners) @ Scrapbooker's Paradise
• Week 176: Too Cute To Spook @ AllSorts 
• Colour Challenge: Olive, Razzleberry and Pumpkin @ Come and Get It 
• C4C158: Sweet Treat @ Crazy 4 Challenges 
• Challenge 65: Halloween @ AUD Sentiments
• Halloween/Spooky @ Card Makin Mamas 
• Challenge #80: Halloween / Autumn @ Challenge Up Your Life
• Challenge #39: Halloween @ Creatalicious Challenges  
• October Challenge: Things That Go Bump @ Without Words

The 2nd card I used an image from Doodle Dragon. I first found Dustin Pike on MSN Groups forever ago. I have SO MANY images from him. I just love them! Always have :)  I was happy I found him again on the blogs and so happy to be able to work with an image from him!

Copic: I rushed to get this done today and failed to write down my colors. Sorry everyone!

Some of the paper was scrap paper. The purple patterned paper was Graphic 45 Happy Haunting Collection, the other paper was Canvas Corp - Spooky Diamonds on Ivory and Spooky Words on White. The bats and the Spider Webs are from Personalized by You - Bats Metal Accents and Jeweled Halloween Spiderwebs. The "Boo" was cut from the Spooky Words paper. I popped the cat a bit for dimension.. hopefully you can make out some of it. I popped the front and back arm/legs on this side of the broom. I popped the broom a couple of times. The head is popped a couple of times as well and the hat once.. the buckle on the hat one extra.

Challenges:

• All Creatures Great and Small @ Papertake Weekly
• PWC227: Haloween Cards @ Paper Pretties 
• Challenge 154: Easel Card @ Crafty Catz 
• Challenge 49: Use Some Metal/Anything Goes (the bats are metal) @ Forever Night 
• Ch #41: Boo! @ Pause Dream Enjoy 
• Full of Fantasy (Witch) @ Pixie Dust Studio
• Halloween @ Stamping with the Dragon 
• Challenge 73: Easel Card @ Fussy and Fancy
• MIM #  @ Make It Monday
• Challenge #185: BOO-tacular! @ Stamptacular Sunday
• Challenge #183: 3 Papers @ Stamp with Fun
• Challenge 90: Orange, Green, Black and White @ Wags 'n Whiskers
• Challenge 43: Halloween @ Dream Valley Challenges 
• Challenge #96: Halloween @ My Sheri Crafts 
• Too Cute To Spook @ Di's Digi Designs 
• Fall / Halloween Challenge @ Scrappy Frogs

Good days!!

Hi everyone!! It's been a couple of days.. this has been a great week!! LOL  Bet you can't guess why?? LOL No.. I bet you can!!! We FINALLY heard from immigration!! We got the approval.. the worst of it is over. We still have another two to three months, but the worst is over. I'm gathering up all the financial stuff now. All I want for Christmas is Kevin to come home :)  I couldn't be more happy that we are over that first HUGE hump! So, that is my good news LOL  GREAT news!! It has been a long six months of waiting!

I've been working on some DT cards, so I don't have any cards to post. This is what I do! I'm so bad LOL If I have something that is due in the future and I already have what I need then I will work on it. I will get WAY ahead so there is no stress LOL Which causes me to not have any cards to post and I miss out on some challenges! Oh well.. I have been that way all my life. Guess I'm not likely to change now!

Tomorrow night, church is having a "All Day Singing and dinner (murder?) on the Grounds .. It is a dinner theater :)  I bought tickets for the kids and I, so that is what we will be doing tomorrow night. I'm trying to make sure that I do some of these things with the kids. It is good for them to be there at church and getting to know people.. well sort of LOL We don't talk to anyone. It's a good thing for us to do together too.. to get out of the house and spending some time together. Should be fun!

This morning I read about the Syrian diplomat that was killed. Another senseless act of violence against Americans. I will never understand it. Why is it okay for others to criticize and degrade Jesus Christ and God, but when something happens against their prophet they strike out in violence against innocent people? Why would want to believe in something that harbors hatred and discontent? It is really sad to see that. Jesus Christ/God is unconditional, amazing love and forgiveness. I weep for those that are lost and angry and full of hate. I pray that they will see the light. I pray for the family that lost loved ones in these terrible, senseless acts.

Please say a prayer for a wonderful friend who's son was in an accident. He is pretty badly beat up and has had to have some surgery. God is good.. keep him and his family in your prayers.

I hope you all have a great day / evening!! See you soon!! Here is a bath kit I did

Thankful For:
09/10/2012

1. I am thankful for the three Design Teams that I am on. They allow me to work with wonderful images and I have learned so much from the talented people on the teams with me. I am always amazed at all the talent out there. I have so much to learn and I love it!!
2. I am thankful for a safe place to call home.
3. I am thankful that my kids have a good school to go to.
4. I am thankful that the school year seems to be going well and both of them seem to be getting everything done that they need to.
5. I am thankful that Michael is wearing his retainer and his braces made his teeth look so great.

09/11/2012

1. I am thankful for all of the police, fire, medical staff, etc. that work each day to make sure we are safe. I appreciate them all so much and everything they do for us.
2. I am thankful for all of the service men and women who are always continueing to fight for the way we live; fight for our freedoms. They are brave and I appreciate what they do us everything.
3. I am thankful that we finally have an approval from immigration! We are on our way! Hopefull, just a couple more months to go.
4. I am thankful for the attorney who sent me emails and called me to explain the next steps. I am thankful he is there to see this through with us and guide us. I don't know how we would have ever done it without him.
5. I am thankful for the drawing today where they drew my name and I won the cute little candy corns! I love candy corn LOL Not to eat, but they are CUTE!

09/12/2012

1. I am thankful that my new and old VP's and Directors appreciate me and trust me enough that they allow my schedule to be how I want it. They also allow me to work from home on Fridays. I know that change may come, but right now they are willing to work with me and adjust my schedule to the importance of my home life.
2. I am thankful for the opportunity to enjoy things with my kids at the church. I am very excited to be able to take them to the dinner theater tomorrow night and I really hope they enjoy it.
3. I am thankful that I was able to get most of the paperwork that I need for the next step in the immigration process. And the last piece of it will come from my Human Resource Dept and they have been great. I have asked the attorney to make sure the letter will be sufficient. I should be able to get that letter in the next day or two. 
4. I am thankful for the helpful people I spoke to today at the Toowoomba Police Department. It is so nice to have people that are kind and helpful and willing to go the extra mile to give you the information that you need. Sometimes it is hard to remember that there is good people in the world when you deal with hatred and anger through your days and you see the anger and hatred on the news. There are definitely still good people out there! 
5. I am thankful for my 11 year old daughter, who cooked dinner tonight so that I didn't have to :)  She is wonderful!
6. I am thankful for the 89 that my oldest daughter got on her first Biology test in college!