{you are AWESOME}

Thanks for stopping by today...it's Friday!

...and what better way to end the week than 

to be told... {you are AWESOME}...

 

Today is my turn on Jane's Doodles Blog, I used this

amazing {Butterflies} set. I am finding while I am

creating, simple is better...and with this beautiful

butterfly there was no exception.  Also, this time...I

I stamped my sentiment directly on the washi tape!

I LOVE how it all came together.

 

 

Have a super weekend!

...February...{A Poppy Sketch}...

...well I guess I better get this shared or I might forget...I made this card for my dear friend and got it off in the mail...here's February's sketch...

 

...and here's my take on the sketch...

 

...Laura...thanks for the challenge!  ...already looking forward to March!

...it's just been TOO LONG...

...SO FUN... to be able to play along again with the NEWLY named {A POPPY SKETCH}...formally known as 2 Sketches 4 You ...years ago I also used to participate in these challenges. You should play along as well...if you're quick you can play this month.

Join in MONTHLY...on the 1st of each month a new sketch will be provided at {A day in the life of a Paper Poppy}...all you need to do is create a scrappy project based of the sketch provided...that's it!

Next, upload it to your blog, and link it back to Laura's blog & Mr. Linky...BUT most importantly HAVE FUN!

One very lucky person will even win a prize :)

For January...here's the Sketch...and my Card...

Thanks for stopping by...

{Please...call me}

Today is my turn on Jane's Doodles Blog, I used the *newest* {Attached to You} stamp set...LOTS going on...on this card...but I really like how it all came together. It's perfect for that friend or relative that you are just really missing the sound of their voice.





...thanks for stopping by...have a super day!

Halloween 2013

...well the kids are quickly out growing Halloween...Ben didn't enjoy it at all this year...I guess I can't keep him to myself any longer...he took the littles (who are also growing up way too fast) and one of their friends out this year...the weather was unbelievably warm...it actually was a nice change of pace...

I made Ben a Minion hat...it took a whole 15 min. to throw together...

 

 

Mason...went as a Army Guy...wearing his PeePaw's Army jacket...it didn't matter to him that it was WAY TOO BIG!!!

 



 ...Camryn sleeps...eats...and LIVES everyday SOCCER...so she decided that she wanted to be a {Zombie Soccer Player}. This is what she came up with for her costume. The worst thing about her costume...is it appears that she had some sort of allergic reaction to that makeup on her face...so we are still dealing with that...it's bothering me, more than it's bothering her...hoping it will be all cleared up soon.

...these two are still the best of friends...so happy to see they love each other so much...and are such great friends too!

**NEW** Jane's Doodle Stamp Release...10/30/13

Welcome...it's so exciting to be a part of this new release...the 4 sets are all AMAZING! I created something with each set...but decided to share this special card with you...

I made this {love you} card from the "Nuts About You" set created by Jane.

...the other THREE sets are...

 

"Random Patterns" created by Mariana

"Attached to You" created by Mariana

"Cube It" created by Angeline

 

AND

...and I can't forget my favorite... digital stamps...the NEW "Peaceful Santa" created by Jane.

 

ALL THESE STAMPS will be given away to one winner...be sure to leave comments as you visit each of the blogs and see what each of us has created using them.

 

Here's the order of the blog hop...

 

Hop Starts Here w/Jane  http://janeb-myblog.blogspot.com

 You are HERE right now! Renee http://www.reneedezember.blogspot.com

 Eva http://muffinspyssel.blogspot.com

 Natasha http://inktimesomewhere.blogspot.com

 Cathy http://papiergirl.blogspot.com

 Mariana http://marianagrigsby.wordpress.com

 Aga http://justmadefrompaper.blogspot.com

Jennifer McGuire (special Guest  Designer)http://www.jennifermcguireink.com

 Judith http://jgsnook.blogspot.com

Jane's Doodles blog http://janesdoodles.blogspot.com

*Be sure to check out the shop at www.janesdoodles.com 
...Hope you like the hop!

{Fall is Here}

Fall is here! Today is my day over at Jane's Doodles Blog...here is the card I made...using the {Jar Digital Stamp} & a FREEBIE {Leaf Template}. Since Fall has definitely set in here in the Pacific Northwest I couldn't help but make something {fall-ish}...and I can't finish off a card without adding an SRM Sticker {fall is HERE!}...seriously they are the BEST stickers to finish off your cards and scrapbook pages.

 

 

...thanks for stopping by today...having a super weekend!

I'm Back!!!

Has it really been 4 months since I last blogged? I thought I might try to start blogging again...since resigning from my 1st grade position...that has left me with what I thought would be A LOT of FREE time, but I'm finding that I am really quite BUSY...on most mornings I've been able to get out and run...and I LOVE it! Running gives me time to really think and reflect. It's the only time I really have to myself.

 

 

I was in need...I mean REALLY in need of some new running shoes at the beginning of the month, I hate change and I took a risk and veered away from my normal Asics, and I am so {HAPPY} I did. I am LOVING my new Brooks. I started running and before I knew it the miles started adding up...and I decided it was time to set a goal. So I set that goal for the month of September...and in just 11 runs I achieved it. 100.93 miles...with the month not over...I'll add a few more to that total! Here's a digital LO I made to document this goal. {100+ miles ran in 11 runs}

 

 

Products Used: Dunia Designs - Template: Addicted to Squares, blah blah blah Kit & mtw Captured, RUN {HEART} is from Pinterest. 



 

I hope everyone has a very blessed Friday...and a wonderful weekend! :) 





May is {Brain Cancer Awareness} Month

This is me and my dad...just 9 months after he was diagnosed with GBM...today begins {Brain Cancer Awareness Month}...In 2010, me and my family's lives were forever changed when my dad told us he had a brain tumor...he was and always will be our HERO! He was such a strong, fighter {all} of his life and after being diagnosed with GBM I thought...I prayed...if anyone could beat this terrible disease it was sure to be him...and for 21 months he fought...even though he knew from the very beginning GBM would be the winner! I know he was always fighting for us...As we go through this month...look...listen...you are sure to hear something about {Brian Cancer} or maybe you won't because it's often called the orphan cancer as it doesn't receive a fraction of the public attention OR funding as other cancers. We were told when my dad was diagnosed that this kind of cancer was rare...but during his journey I counted at least 10 people in our area who either had it or was currently fighting it...I wouldn't call that rare...I would call that a {problem}. More and more people are being diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme Stage 4 Brain Cancer also known as GBM...there is NO CURE...if you are diagnosed with it you will die! In the United States about 22,000 people have heard the devastating news..."You have terminal brain cancer!" ...it does not discriminate against age, if your male or female...we can do our part by building awareness...know the signs to look for...did you know that pharmaceutical companies do not want to finance studies involving a disease with such a short survival rate? If you are diagnosed with GBM...the median survival rate is only 15 months...for many that are diagnosed they do not even make it that long...no one knows what causes this kind of cancer...it sneaks up on many people who are healthy...and have been healthy...today is the 1st day of 31...to help build awareness for Brain Cancer...I will wear grey everyday...in memory of my dad...my hero...{Rudy G. Morris}...I love you dad...and miss you!!!

 

Birthday BLOG HOP for Judith

How wonderful that Jane's Doodles and Jay Gee's Design Teams have come together to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ...so Happy Birthday Judith...hope your day is blessed! Welcome to this special {Birthday Blog Hop} ...thanks for joining from Angeline's Blog...there is a great prize package available for one lucky winner...be sure to leave a comment at the end of the hop at Jay Gee's Nook!

This card was made especially for YOU Judith!   {Happy} . happy birthday to you .

Your next stop is Emily's Blog...Thanks for stopping by :)