It's been too long!

It's been so long since I last posted, I don't even know what to post now. I've had a pretty busy couple of months and have had little to no time to do any crafts. Besides that I never know what to post. But I promise I'm going to get back in the habit of posting regularly again.

My family had a great Christmas, spending time with our family, and we let the kids stay up late for new years. they all made it to about 10 pm and then crashed. They slept like little angels (so did mommy and Daddy).

I've been doing a lot of reading lately (more then usual). Reading is the only thing that can really relax my brain and de-stress me, so most of my free time went to that. I read the twilight series, which I really loved. I only started reading it to see what all the hub-bub was about, and now I know. Stephanie Meyers is a very good author. I also read your other novel, The Host and it was awesome too.

At any rate, I do plan on posting some projects in the next few days, I have down some layouts that I'd like to share with you all, so look for that. Other then that, Have a great night!!

A thanksgiving moment

Being thanksgiving and all, I thought it only appropriate that I should share with you what I am truly grateful for.

Number one on that list is a loving God. A loving God who loved me (and you, of course) so much that he sent his Son to die in atonement for us. He knew that we needed a savior, the ultimate (and final) sacrifice was required. Christ willing die for us on a cross, after being brutalized by his own people (his family and his kin). As Christ was hanging on the cross he still knew of the importance of ministering to a thief who was being crucified next to Him, and willing and lovingly did so. Moments before He died he cried out to the Lord, "My Father, why have you Forsaken me!" Some people think this was a moment of remorse, that it all had finally become to much. I think that him being a sinless man, in his dying breath became cover in the sins of the world. As he died for us with his last breath, every sin of mankind, was laid upon his shoulder and he became our eternal atonement. I am so Thankful for a God who loved me so much, that he provided a way for me to be with him always.

I'm also thankful for the changes He has made in my life. This has been a year of changing my attitude, and refocusing my mind on Christ daily. Of making a deliberate decision everyday, to let Christ's light shine through me, so that other may see him, and want to know him. And boy is it hard!! There, of course, have been times when I have slipped, and have shown a less then Christlike attitude, and I'm grateful that my God forgives me and gives me another chance.

I'm also grateful for the wonderful family that he has given me, and asked that I take care of and teach for him. It is my daily prayer that my boys grow up to be Men of God, in their actions and words, and that they know the never ending Love of Christ, and can show that to all mankind.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

An Award

Checking my email this afternoon, I saw that a wonderful, and very crafty lady nominated me for an award. How exciting! Here name is Callie and she is so talented and I love visiting her blog, make sure you check her out!
This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY- nearness in space, time, and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming; and these kind bloggers, aim to find friends and to be friends. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please, give more attention to these writers!Deliver this award to four bloggers, who must choose four more, and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award.

I'm awarding this to:

Lisa
Heather
Kim
Marion

I know some of you ladies have already recieved this award, and you don't need to post it again, but I just wanted you to know how much you and your work inspires me. Thank you for all your craftiness, and friendship!

Have a great day ladies!!

Something personal...me!

I got a new red lip gloss. I've always been really scared of red lip color but Avon had it on sale so I got some. I was playing around with my makeup and hair, and wanted to try doing an old hollywood style, and since my husband, who some of you may know is a photographer, just got some new equipment that he wanted to play around with, I modeled for him. I wanted to share my four favorites with you!
I hope you like them, and if you live in my area, you can book a session for yourself (wink, wink)! Have a great day!

November ATC card

I really thought that I might just not send in any ATC cards this month. I've been so busy with all the projects I'm working on, and planning several events in December for my church. But two days ago I was inspired and these ATC card were born. They were fairly time consuming. I cut out all the letters, did some stamping and distressing and the background. but I think they came out great, and I'm glad I finished them, yay me!! Hope you all like, Have a great day!

Best wishes and a merry Christmas

Couple of cards for you. The first is a sketch challenge in my cute critter group on cafemom. the second is a Christmas card, I got the sketch for this one from mojo monday, the poetic artistry blog. I didn't enter it, but did love the sketch so there you are! Have a great day!

Birthday Wishes

Quick card for you all. I got this beautiful Bella image from my good friend Heather in an image RAK, Thanks again Heather!! I really like this Bella. I decided to go with a classic black, white, and red look, of course one of my favorite color combinations. I like it, simple and sophisticated. Hope to see you all later this week with more creations, fingers crossed! Have a great day.

Other projects

Some of you may know that I like to crochet. Our church is having a Christmas Auction, and for that I am Making a few things to be auctioned off. Since I have been doing this I have had little to no time to make it down and work on cards, so I hope you enjoy some "other" crafty stuff. Here is a bag I made, and right now I am working on a stuffed snowman, which I'll post once he's done. Have a great day everyone!!