Diaper Wreath

Here's to hoping my sister-in-law does not check out my blog:-)  I finally got her box in the mail today, 3 weeks past her baby shower.  It's due to get to her by Thursday, only 1 week before little Camryn is due.  This is a diaper wreath I made for her.  It's the first one I've done and I really enjoyed making it.  I looked up instructions on a couple of websites and it was very easy.  Since I used a wood like wreath base, I wrapped the base in diapers and then attached the outer ones.  I did not keep count of how many I put on the wreath.  I know I ended up needing a box about double the size I thought I would.  I don't judge size too well.  I hope she likes it!

New doggie

My mom is adopting a dog who has lived his life in a puppy mill.  He was rescued by a local rescue group and put up for adoption.  Tomorrow mom and I will drive down to pick up her new little bundle of joy.  She is very excited, as am I and of course Caleb.  I whipped up this little treat jar to welcome Toby to his new home. 

New Niece LO and card

My wonderful SIL in CA is expecting her third little girl.  I have one little boy and love to make little girl stuff, so I had a blast making this Layout and onesie card.  I got the SVG for the onsie card from the craft edge forum.  The lacey topper is made using the Martha Stewart boarder punch.  TFL:-)

I am reposting this from OurTwoAngelsinHeaven's blog.  Pass the word if you can and please send a card if you can!

(From Lisa's Blog)

I am reposting this as I saw it on Pixie Dust Studio's website. It is a wonderful campaign to join. For a child so young to be fighting a battle this harsh is just heartbreaking. We can help put a smile on this little boys face by sending him cards daily. My next challenge cards will be made for Sam. I hope and ask that you will repost this on your blog. If not, please simply put a card in the mail to this young boy. Read below the story as it was posted on Pixie Dust Studio's blog.






Send them to Sam is a card campaign.



I am challenging all you talented ladies to help little Sam fight Cancer. Sam is a wonderful and strong 5 year old boy. His battle with Cancer is just beginning. He was diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma this week. He has a very tough fight ahead of him. I would love everyone to join me in helping Sam fight this and WIN! Sam will be in the hospital for many months. I am starting a campaign to fill his days with tons of cards from all over the globe. What fun for Sam to know that people from all sides of the Earth are supporting and thinking about him. I am going to give him a map book and a ton of stickers. He will put a sticker on each location that his cards come from. How awesome would it be to cover the whole Earth with stickers from people supporting Super Sam. This will be a great adventure for Sam to watch the LOVE and SUPPORT from every corner of the globe. Lets each set a personal goal of one card a month, one card a week, or one card a day.

Keep them coming so he never stops looking forward to the next card delivery.



Ladies with a humble heart, I ask for your support in this Send Them to Super Sam campaign. I will provide updates from time to time to let you all know how Super Sam is winning his battle over Cancer. When he is victorious over Cancer we can all celebrate together in honor of the wonderful and brave Super Sam! I welcome anyone and everyone to join Pixie Dust Studio in the Send Them to Sam Card Campaign! Please take this blog blinkie and post it and link it back to the Pixie Dust Studio Super Sam link. Help pass this Campaign message along..lets spread the word, lets share the news. Cards are needed to help a little boy and his battle with Cancer!





Please send Cards and well wishes to....



Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center



1719 E 19th Ave



Denver CO 80218



ATTENTION: Samual Humphries



It would also be great fun to include the Super Sam image on the inside, back or envelope or mention SUPER SAM ...that way Sam will know that he is a Superhero and he can win this fight!

$1 water bottles

I have to say, I am a HUGE fan of the $1 Tree.  My mom and I found these little water bottles back during Easter and picked up a few.  Well, we went back last week and picked up several more.  I decorated these for my niece and nephew in NV.  I picked up enough to do one bottle for the rest of my nieces and nephews.  They are such cute little gifts.  I decorated them using the Don Juan Cartridge and sign vinyl.  The one I made for my son a couple of months ago has been in the dishwasher (top shelf) several times and the vinyl stays on! 

Where have I been?

Wow!  Long time no post.  I haven't been crafting, that's for sure.  Wish I could, but it's been so beautiful outside I just had to get out there and work.  I planted a garden, which is coming along nicely.

As you can see that's been lots of fun and lots of work.  It seems to be doing very well now.  The strawberries have taken off. 

I've also been sticking to my challenge to lose 20 pounds.  I've only lost 4 so far; however, that's not for a lack of trying.  I'm up to running 2.7 miles :-) and I've started lifting weights with my hubby.  It's great because it's like having my own personal trainer.  He knows so much about training and diet.  He's great!  Although I've only lost four pounds, the jeans are fitting better and I feel fantastic compared to how I used to feel.  Of course, I've also been on a mega weekly dose of Vitamin D.  Last Thursday was my last dose, so let's pray my body starts to process it on its own.  My doctor will not run any tests until June.  I understand that she wants to be absolutely sure that it wasn't some diet issue or just the winter months that caused it, but it's very frusterating and scarey thinking that I could go back to being so darn tired all the time.  So that's my little update.  Oh, I have made a couple of crafts, but they're surprises for some family who may be reading this blog, so I can't post them.  I'll take pictures and post after I give them to them:-)  Have a wonderful and blessed week!

Easter Sign

This has been my project this weekend.  I felt the need to retreat to the scrap room as much as possible this weekend.  The hubby is wonderful about allowing me the time.  The Eggs are from the Cricut Cartridge A Child's Year.  I love that cartridge.  I embossed a few of the eggs using my sizzix system with cuttlebug embossing folders.  I blinged them with some stickles and embelished away.  I still need to weave in some raffia to hang them.  I plan to hang them from the fireplace.  I'll post a picture when they're complete. 

TFL!