First of all, Thank You soooo much for all your sweet comments! I wish I could just respond back with blogger, but it doesn't look like I can right now...so! Unless you leave an email, or website...you'll have to just take my "Thanks" here! LOL

Well, busy week!

This is summer vacation, right? I seem to remember it being a lot more relaxed as a child...lol

LOVE Nancy Comelab's new set of frames!!! Found my new favorite! Get them HERE

(Bows and Bling: Lilypad Lane Designs)

WoooHoooo! I'm Nancy's Guest Blogger

First of all, before I get into all the details of my exciting week ahead of me...I HAVE to share with you this incredible new pen I found today! The sad part is that a couple of years ago, I was trying to invent something like it...go figure! My hand gets sooo stressed that it just kills for me to write. I'll tell you about the freak accident with liquid nitrogen to burn off a wart some other time...
Anyways, it left some nerve damage. And although I can move my fingers very nimbly (is that a word?) holding a pen AND writing with it just stresses it sooo much. SO...insert this fab pen by http://www.penagain.com/ . Just like what I was hoping to invent someday...it is like just using your index finger and writing with the end of your fingernail...does that make sense? They're so cheap too. I mean, Inexpensive...only $3 with two refills.

Ok, now on to some exciting news!
This week I'm going to be Nancy Comelab's guest blogger! That means I get to hyjack her site and do whatever I want...insert evil laughter...LOL
But really, how cool is that? I just LOVE being on her CT, and this is how she wants to showcase us....how ingenious!
Of course there's some fabulous contest too. Each week for twenty weeks, if you participate in the challenge, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend however you like!!!! Sheeesh! Is this girl generous or what??? So! Head on over to her site to see this week's challenge from none other than...Myself! Then on Sunday, I'll pick the weekly winner to get an AWESOME special prize from Nancy!
This week we are to find a picture that was taken to remind us of a special moment, use Nancy's frames..., and post on our blogs why we took the picture.

Here's mine:

*Last weekend we went away to my parents' place in Cowboy Country, as we like to call it. Sagebrush, wildflowers, rattlesnakes and all! lol
And while taking a walk down the dusty road, I turned around to look back at their ranch and caught this absolutely gorgeous sky coming up out of the V in the bend....took my breath away, and reminded me of the peacefulness that coming home...means. When you're away for a while, we tend to forget that feeling. And this picture will help me remember...until next time.*

And...as a special little treat from me...here's a little something to dress up your bloggie frames:

I'm calling this line, "Sweet Chic's"...and these are some Jeweled Fancy Brads that you can mix and match onto filigee-looking sparkly metal pieces. So cute! I'm throwing in the white silk bow as an extra bonus too! I'd love to hear what you think cause I have a whole line of Sweet Chic's in the works!

New Download

edited: (Please use the New Download button above, the other two were only working for those with DIP, and not PS or PSE, etc.) To make it worth the hassle if you have to redownload, there's a bonus of 3 more silk bows...Thank you for your patience! lol

So, quick! Check out Nancy's site...there's always SOmethin' GOin' On over there!! LOL

Ahhh...A New Week

..And a new tag from my sweet friend Nancy!

So here goes....

1. regular or diet soda: I usually don't drink much soda..but when I get a craving..it's Mt.Dew, especially Code Red...all the way, baby! ...Oh, and usually pizza has to go with Root Beer...don't ask me why?? lol

2. salt or pepper: Pepper, but just a taste. LOVE it on salads

3. hot or cold weather: how about warm weather with a nice cool breeze..

4. dogs or cats: LOVE both...but if I had to choose, probably a cat. Easier to take care of..
5. dieting or exercise: Moderation in everything...now just to do it! lol

6. cooking or doing dishes: Is there even a question? Cooking, definitely!

7. sleeping or shopping: One cannot exist without the other!

8. Red Lobster or Outback Steakhouse: ya know...I've never been to either.

9. classical or hip hop music: Definitely Classical over hip hop...but I love so many types of music..

10. dancing or playing sports: Whaddya mean? Dancing IS a sport! lol

11. back rub or foot rub: Ohhh, if someone can rub my aching neck and back....I'm in heaven!
12. fruits or vegetables: Both...does it count if I really like my veggies steamed with parmesean sprinkled on top?

13. Grey’s Anatomy or House: I like both, but don't follow them. I'm a LOST and Ugly Betty girl.

14. coffee or tea: Coffee Type drinks...but not actual coffee! Yuck!
15. curling up with a good book or a night out on the town: oooo...decisions decisions...right now, probably a little peace and quite and curling up with the book.

16. straight or curly hair: I have a little of both...I think I'd like some awesome beautiful curls though

17. skirts or shorts: LOVE skirts, but wear mostly shorts

18. burgers/hotdogs or chinese food: Love me some good BBQ burgers, or campfire hotdogs...but Orange Chicken with fried rice...MMMMMmmmm

19. vacationing in Switzerland or Mexico: Did I hear somebody was giving me a ticket to Switzerland?? Hmm?? YES, PLEASE!!!

20. sports car or SUV: I just want something that RUNS! lol But also one that will be able to take me anywhere..so SUV

OK! Do you know a little more of what makes my mind work?? lol..
Gosh, seems like everyone is/has already been asked to do this one...so mabye I'll think on who to tag for now...
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Oh Yea!!! The new Susan Branch newsletter came out today...just LOVE her. Gotta sign up for it if you haven't already. I just loved this little excerpt from it titled, "Happiness 101."
Enjoy...

(Vintage curled frame courtesy of Miss Nancy, and the silk bows are mine...keep a lookout for a fun freebie later this week!)

On A Roll...

Well...I actually finished 3 layouts today!!! OK, I've been working on them for over a week but...feeling very pleased with myself! (I can't show you one of them until later...it's a special surprise!)

This first one is of my DD and her lil Kindred Spirit friend, Savannah. We had a special day last week and went out on an adventure to The Vanilla Swan for delicious ice cream treats! The Magnolia Blossoms were sooo beautiful in my friend's yard...we just had to get a picture! So glad we did...I just LOVE this one of them. AND I didn't even have to say anything...they just...posed! And how great does this new kit FleaMarket Basket by Shabby Miss Jenn go with it?? Love her!

This one is from our fun day at the park a couple of weeks ago..soooo sunny and fun! Lily was pretending to go wild riding a wild pony! Which one is the wild pony, I ask???

These fabulous summer colors come from the Creating Colors kits from Weeds and Wildflowers Designs over at ScrapArtist. I believe you can get the whole set for an unbelievable deal right now, so go check it out!

Well, I hope you all have a Wonderful, Fun-Filled Weekend!
Relax and enjoy those special little moments...