Mommy Juice, anyone?

Quick update on why I need mommy juice - took the boys to get their tubes. Isaac, the baby, got the tubes. His ears were horrible the doctor said, so hopefully he'll get to feeling better. They wouldn't do Jacob because his lungs were sounding horrible. I took him to the pediatrician, who sent him to the hospital - long story short - I'm waiting to hear if the chest x-ray shows pneumonia, and I'll be doing breathing treatments every 2 hours for the coming days. I feel like a bad mom. Funny thing is - I'm waiting to hear from the doctor to see if I should bring Joseph in since he's been coughing for a few weeks, and just not himself. SO - mommy juice, anyone?

I made some Father's Day cards last night. I thought I'd try Jen Del Muro's SFYTT (http://www.iheart2stamp.com/). I love this set For Father from Stampin Up. Plus, it's masculine for birthdays or any occasion. I played with my nestabilities as well, so it was a fun night!

I've got lots to share this week, so check back as I'll be needing my blog break from my hospital duties!

So many toys, so little time...

My friend Gretchen went to the scrapbook convention on Friday and picked up the nestabilities for me - I only bought the rectangles and ovals, but YEAH!!! She then flew home and went to a quilting show for hours! We have so many fun projects to do! So little time...I think we all need more "me retreats" - don't we?! If only...

(I published a post with the pictures from the other day - oops! maybe I need some sleep!) Here is a card I made with another MFT set. I love this set and have made a handful of these - I'll post the others later but here's one to show you!

I need to figure out how I can sell my cards. I am getting quite a large inventory!

The boys go in for their surgeries in the morning. Things should go fine, but keep them in your thoughts! And I've got lots to share so check back soon!

10 in 5

It's the beginning of day 5 of my detox and I've lost 10 pounds. I'm going to meet up with the hubby and go to his high school reunion family picnic and guess what?!!!? I'm wearing shorts - and I actually feel good in them. Anyone who knows me knows this is a big step! I looked in the mirror and just felt like I looked "better" - not necessarily thinner, but better. And I'm feeling better too! I havven't strayed at all - which is a huge accomplishment, and I AM feeling better - no caffeine, no medications, nothing! WOW! I hope this keeps going!

Anyways, I was so happy that I got to play some last night and I have lots to share over the next week. I surfed the blogs and found some sketches. This first one is from Jen Del Muro http://iheart2stamp.com/ (it's the sketch on May 17th post). Anyways, I ordered this set after having to have the MFT headless wonders grow on me a bit and I LOVE IT! I used the liquid pearls in the coffee to give it that latte feel. The colors are wild wasabi, tempting turquoise, and some dp that I pulled out of my scraps. (Also a thank you to Jen - I picked up the Brilliance graphite black ink pad and LOVE it - the images are wonderful, and the copics don't bleed into it).

This second card is using the Splitcoast Sketch SC176. Simple, yet perfect. I used the liquid applique on this latte - so much fun. I added the SU jeweled brads on one, just to give it some bling.

I'm excited for a friend - she's at a quilt show now, and I'm oh so envious! I wish I could be there but I'm going to try and work out going to the big one in Houston. Anyways, she picked me up the nestabilities at the big scrapbook convention - just the rectangles and ovals, but I can't wait to play!!!!

Georgina Glamourpuss

I just love the new line of stamps from Stampinb Bella (http://www.stampingbella.com/). Of course, I could spend hundreds on all the different bellas but the Chichiboulie line is awesome! I've also soooo enjoyed using my copics to color them. I'm getting better with them...slowly but surely. Here are three cards with just a little different flare on each. LOVE 'EM! I used the rhinestones on the diamond ring - so so cute!





As for the detox, I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm down 7 pounds. It's day three today - and the cravings are supposed to stop. I'm feeling good though - not hungry - and eating a ton of fruits and vegetables. The problem with it is that I'm a picky eater so I eat apples, bananas, broccoli, salad, carrots, v8 juice (with the shakes). But I am feeling better and I feel like I"m losing that "bloat."

Day One

Ok - so day one of my 21 day detox/cleanse. I've eaten my share of apples and carrots - and the shakes are a lot to stomach. But I did well - and there were many temptations and times I 'd like to grab something snacky but I stuck to it! I do have a headache but who knows if that's the detox or the stress of day.

I'm finally going to share the "flirty skirts" from the QUilts and More Summer 2008 magazine. I still didn't get a real good picture but you'll get the idea. These are real easy to make (I don't really enjoy making clothes), only take 1/2 yard of two fabrics, some elastic, and about 2hours of time. Hannah said she was only going to wear these two skirts for the summer. In a way, I think she does enjoy the things I make her...

Tomorrow I'll show you some wonderful bella cards - stay tuned!

Manic Monday

What a day! But the kids are in their rooms (no - not asleep but at least one step closer). I finished up a gift that I'm giving Hannah's ballet teacher tomorrow. Thanks to my friend Gretchen, we came up with a really fun and memorable gift. I altered the frame by adding ribbon, flowers, and dew drops. I used the en pointe set from Stampin Up - such a beautiful ballet set. And of course the class photo in the bottom right. I had a hard time getting a good picture of this, but it is so elegant in real life. And like I say a lot - I'd love it as a gift!!!

I'm starting a 21 day detox tomorrow. I'll still be eating but trying to rid those toxins, and get myself eating like I should. I need something to kick the weight loss into high gear, and make myself get out of this funk and feel better. We met with the ENT surgeon and my third, Jacob, will have his tubes redone, and his adenoids possibly removed. The baby will have tubes as well - his ears are still horrible - and he is acting like he's in pain. Poor guy! When they checked his hearing, he didn't hear a thing out of the right so the fluid must be bad!

Here's a couple pictures from a benefit my husband and I went to a few weeks ago - it was at Gilly's for Dallas Heritage Village. His firm sponsored the event so we got to hang out with Mark Chestnut. In a way, I feel bad for those guys - they have to take pictures with all these strangers...and for why? And I couldn't really say "oh yeah, I remember my mom listening to your music when I was little." But he seemed like a humble, nice guy and it was a fun night.

It's the end of the weekend...tomorrow is another crazy week with doctor appointments and keeping the kids entertained. I'm just in a funk lately...hopefully summer will "slow down" a little! I went to my friend's house last night and got a ton of ideas from her. We always have a lot of fun. It's hard to find friends with the same hobbies as you - and I've been doubly blessed with the fact that she sews AND stamps! She's wonderful!

I was going to share a sewing project tonight but when I went in to edit the photos, I didn't get a real good shot. I'll try again in the morning. I figured I would share a simple card - but I really like it! My friend Gretchen had stamped some of these images out and I was just showing her how to play with the copics (I'm no expert yet but I love 'em!). Anyways - it's a sweet image...and my most exciting part is the fact that I played with her nestabilities FINALLY! I've been seeing these die cuts and really want them! They add just enough to make a card. So yet another thing on my wish list!

I have lots to share this week - thanks for looking and check back tomorrow!