Oh yeah, baby!

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I've added a little more BLING to the old blog! I wrote over 75 thousand words in November!

YAY ME!

The novel is called The Art of Being Me and it still needs work, but I get the winnners badge anyway. Little accomplishments mean a lot to me. LOL!

Strangely enough, I actually have to thank OCG/Batman for hurting his leg and needing knee surgery. All the fun I've missed out on this month because I was taking care of him actually gave me the time I needed to write.

The dude isn't completely out of the doghouse though, because he still made me miss my birthday trip.

I'm also a little sad because it's the end of November and that means no more Me-vember until next year. If only I could stretch out my birthday month a little longer.....

Timeless Treasures BB page freebie

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I've got another Timeless Treasures brag book page freebie for you today. Just click on the preview below to go to 4shared for the download.

Don't forget to check out this kit as well as all of April's other kits in her store. The 30% off sale is still going on!

Timeless Treasures by April the Scrapaholic

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April has added a new kit to her store. This one is called Timeless Treasures and has a vintage feel to it. Take a look at the preview...

You can buy Timeless Treasures in April's blog store. Check it out while she still has all of her kits on sale for 30% off! The sale ends on November 30th!

I made a brag book page for you using Timeless Treasures. Just click on the preview below to go to 4shared for the download.

11-27-11

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You should live here!

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Did you fight the crowds to get a good price on something you just had to have? Not me! I took advantage of my day off and the beautiful weather and went for a walk...

Yeah, I don't know where you live, but you should live here!

The Story of Me part 16

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September 1, 1993

Pat walked Harmony into her Kindergarten classroom on the first day of school as she smiled from ear to ear with pride. Her baby was starting Kindergarten. Harmony was a shy girl with big green eyes that always looked like they were about to fill up with tears.

Pat introduced herself and Harmony to her teacher, Mrs. Cotton then explored the room as she held Harmony’s hand and pointed out all the colorful shapes and pretty pictures on the wall. When they arrived at Harmony’s desk, Pat handed the girl the book bag that contained her crayons and pencils, kissed her forhead, promised to pick her up at two when school was over and walked out the door.

Pat stood in the hallway for a few minutes and watched as Harmony sat quietly in her chair. Pat was so proud of the little girl she considered her daughter. Harmony looked lovely and ready to take over the world in her new dress and shiny black shoes. Pat wiped away the proud tears that had formed in her eyes as she turned to walk out of the building.

At two o’clock on the dot the front doors of the school opened and children began piling out of the building. The older children exited first and were obviously happy to be finished for the day. The younger children walked out in a line with their teachers leading the way. Pat spotted Harmony’s teacher then saw Harmony toward the end of the line. She waved and was thrilled to see Harmony’s smile as she waved back. Harmony pulled on her teacher’s shirt then pointed out Pat in the crowd of parents. Mrs. Cotton gave Harmony a hug and waved to Pat as she watched Harmony walk toward her.

This was the daily routine for Harmony’s entire Kindergarten year. Pat showed up for all parent conferences and was the proudest parent in the auditorium when Harmony received a perfect attendance award on the last day of school. Harmony smiled and waved to Pat from the stage and Pat waved back.

Pat had no idea that Harmony hated school. She knew nothing of the teasing Harmony had to put up from the other students in class. She had no idea that Harmony had no friends. Pat didn't know these things because Harmony didn’t want her to know. Harmony was afraid that if she talked to Pat about the things other kids said to her Pat would become angry. She wasn’t worried that Pat would be angry with the other kids, but that Pat would be angry with her. Harmony couldn’t stand the idea of having Pat angry or disappointed in her so she kept quiet and pretended everything was fine.

FlowerScraps Black Friday Sale!

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I can't stand going to the stores on Black Friday because the crowds drive me crazy. There just isn't anything in the world that I want or need to buy so badly that I'm willing to put up with the madness.

However, I do love online shopping! No crowds...No lines...No waiting!

Stay home tomorrow and check out the Black Friday sale FlowerScraps is having in her store.

Actually, the sale will last all weekend so if you must hit the malls and discount stores, you'll still have time to take advantage of this awesome sale. Just click on the fliers below to head to her store.

11-24-11

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Black Friday Sale!

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Starting tomorrow and running through Monday Shel Belle Scraps is having her Black Friday Sale at Stuff to Scrap. That means you can pick up anything in her store for 50% off!

How awesome is that?!?! Just click on the flier below to go to her store and get ready to start your shopping on Thursday!

I need votes!

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Hi guys!

Voting has started for this month's QP contest at CSD. Please, please go vote for me (gluvsc)

Also, I need comments in the gallery, so I would appreciate it, if you would leave a comment for me too.

You guys are the best! THANKS!!!



***If you haven't picked up the QP I made for the contest, you can still grab it by clicking on the preview below...

Countdown to Christmas with Templates

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Check out the template class they're having at Stuff to Scrap starting December 1!

Looks like fun! Just click on the flier above to find out more about the class.

Can't Help Falling by Scraps of Ellay

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Scraps of Ellay has added a cute kit called Can't Help Falling to her Stuff to Scrap store. Check out the preview...

Don't you just love that mixture of blue and brown? The kit has 30 elements and 15 papers. There is also matching cardstock and glitter paper sets,

Here's a layout I've put together...

Make sure you visit Ellay's blog for more layout inspiration.

Isn't She Lovely

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Shel Belle Scraps and Digi-Designs by Nicole have teamed up on a great kit called Isn't She Lovely. Take a look at both of their previews....

I love the dark blue with the pink and yellow!

Take a look at my layouts...

I've got a cluster frame freebie for you that I made using elements from Shel's portion of the kit. Just click on the preview below to get your download...

Make sure to visit Shel and Nicole's blogs for more layout inspiration and to get the links for the other freebies being offered!

11-20-11

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11-19-11

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The Story of Me part 15

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September 1, 1991

Pat Phillips took a job working part time in the church run daycare. It paid next to nothing, but it did add to the money she received from the county for Harmony’s care and it meant she was allowed to enroll Harmony at the school for free. Pat was determined to give Harmony a good life even though they were dirt poor and far from being a traditional family. The church daycare gave her access to playmates from outside of their little neighborhood.

Pat hoped Harmony would make friends with the children from the families that were better off financially than they were. She hoped those friendships would expose Harmony to a life she could aspire to and work toward. Pat had good intentions but she was foolish. Even in the preschool classrooms at Our Lady of Grace the lines were drawn between the haves and the have nots of Miami’s society.

Brag Book page freebie

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I've got another Witches Brew brag book page for you today. Just click on the preview to download. Enjoy!

I know....

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Ok, Ok, I know Halloween is over and everyone is thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I've had a lot of time on my hands the last couple of days so I pulled out April's Witches Brew kit and made a brag book page for you. Either, you're behind on scrapping your photos and need it for this year or you're ahead of the game and you're saving it for next Halloween, either way---WIN! lol!

Just click on the preview to get the download.

Happy Birthday to ME!

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I love my birthday!!!!!

Even though I missed my trip to Savannah, have a sinus infection and am playing nurse to OCG I still think November is the best month ever.

However, I probably wouldn't say no to a "do over" this month. LOL!

November QP Contest at CSD

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There's another wonderful QP contest going on at Cool Scraps Digital! This month we were given a beautiful kit from Mariscrap called Horizon and told to have fun. You can click on the preview below to download the QP I made.

Make sure you visit CSD to collect the other awesome quickpages that are being offered!

If you can, please visit the CSD gallery and leave a comment on my preview. THANKS!!!

Oh great!

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Remember that cold I told you about? Well, I think it's a full blown sinus infection now. I feel crummy, I can't breathe and I have a fever.

All is well.....so far.....

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Orange Croc/Batman had his surgery yesterday and came home today with strict orders to "stay OFF that leg!" So far, he's been happy to just hang out on the couch sleeping and watching TV/movies.

Let's hope he stays happy!

I'm waiting for him to get grumpy one time so that I can once again remind him that his Batman stunt caused us to miss my birthday trip. LOL!

Actually, I'm fighting a cold myself and am looking forward to hanging out at home for the next several days and doing nothing.

Sometimes, the best vacation is the one you spend in your own house. BUT....if you tell OCG I said that I'll deny it! lol!

Give Thanks by Nibbles Skribbles and Scrappy Cocoa

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Nibbles Skribbles and Scrappy Cocoa have teamed up to make and made the cutest Thanksgiving kit ever! It's called Give Thanks and it is perfect for scrapping kid pictures. There are lots of bright colors and hand drawn elements!

The kit contains 15 papers, 40 elements and a full alpha. Take a look at the preview...

Take a look at a couple of layouts I've made using this kit...

This awesome kit is on sale at The Studio, so pick it up while it's 25% off!

Nibbles Skribbles and Scrappy Cocoa have both posted freebies on their blogs for you. You have to go check them out! I'll be using them in my class, but if you've got little ones at home they'll come in handy there too!