Ten Reasons

My husband and I have this thing, that when we ask each other "why do you love me" we always give random answers (because it's sunny today, because I ate an apple...).  So i figured, why not make put real reasons in a mini.  So this is what I came up with for my valentine (hey, it's still valentine's week right).  I blurred out the tickets because it's personal and I don't want to embarrass anyone (uhh me).

Ten Reasons Why I love You...

By the way he got a kick out of it.
Gloria

Valentine Card

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  Hope it's been sweet for you.  Mine has been, too sweet actually.  Why didn't anybody make vegetables the staple for this celebration instead of chocolate and candy...it's like Halloween all over again!

I am so ready for warm weather, it's been wickedly cold (freezing) here in Texas.  We moved from the East Coast to hot weather and what do we get...single digit weather, zero wind chill.  But finally this week will be in the 60's and 70's, thank you very much.   This weather report was provided by...makers of the following product...ok I'll stop.

On to the real post, this card was for my valentine, I made it with the Cricut, finally getting more use out of this machine.  It's simple, but made with loooove (mush).

There is also a mini, but I will post those pictures tomorrow, so stay tuned.
Gloria

Two Cards

These are a couple of very simple cards that I made last year.  One was for a wedding and the other, unfortunately, was for a funeral.

Hope you've had a wonderful day.  Don't forget to create.
Gloria

Goals for 2011

I was going to name this post New Year's Resolutions, but you know how every January we have the same resolutions, then here comes December and we realize that the year is over and then we feel disappointed...you know what I mean.  Well this year I am approaching it differently, at least it won't hurt to try.  My resolutions are going to be goals, but on a monthly basis, that way I'm not overwhelmed.  These will be divided into 3 sections:  Inspirational, Organizational and Crafty.  So if I work on things on a monthly basis I think I will be more likely to stay on track and give myself a bit more time to accomplish what I want.  Does this make any sense?

Inspirational:
A lot has to do with a positive attitude towards life.  You see I am generally positive when it relates to someone else, if you come to me with a problem, I can see the solution.  But I am usually negative when it relates to me, eventually I can get over it but it might take a while (all those "ifs" floating in my head).  Therefore in January I will always look for the positive in everything and everyone, don't worry I'm not going all spiritual on you.

And I am going to smile more, what? yes, a simple facial expression by spreading the lips to the side and an upward position.  Seriously, I am starting by doing it as many times a day as I can, regardless of what I am doing or feeling.  Smiling has its benefits, it changes your mood, it's contagious, it relieves stress, it boosts your immune system, etc. (gotta love Google just type Reasons to Smile).

Organizational:
A cluttered home/room is a cluttered mind (this can also be inspirational, don't ya think). Tackling this part on a monthly basis is a definitely can-do, no matter how big or small the project is.  So for this month I am cleaning my makeup/lotions/medicine cabinets and dumping everything that is caked, expired, changed color or have not used in months.  Just love the feeling of accomplishment after cleaning and organizing.

Crafty:
This is another thing I love doing: creating (also inspirational, I see a pattern here).  It can be making a dish, blinging a frame, a mini (so cute, love 'em!), or just making a card.  For January I am making a 12x12 wedding album with lots of photos, the biggest one I've done was a 10x10 you can see here.  Also, completing a 2-page monthly layout for my Project Life by Becky Higgins, she has a simplified style and is amazing, check her blog. 


Bet you thought this was a regular crafting post, don't worry I will continue to post my creations.

Christmas Minis

I know it has been a while but I tend to want to do so many things, specially during this season.  The following are 2 of 4 minis that I gave.  Not sure where the paper is from, because I've had this 4x6 unmarked stack for a while, they are from 3 different Holiday collections.

 

 

 

There will be another post soon on the other two.
Gloria

Costume Party

Last weekend we had a costume party, this was our first time hosting one, and I have to tell you it was a lot of fun.  Everyone was required to wear a costume, (no if's, and's or but's), well you would be surprised to know that everyone complied.  

This is a week late but I wanted to post pictures of some of the decorations and goodies that I made.  Can't wait to do it again next year.

 Spiderweb cupcakes

Ghostly goody bags

 Framed images were cut from my cricut and free-hand

  

A couple of centerpieces

Halloween trees

 

 A spiderweb here and there from a not so small creepy-crawly

 

And since I was a witch, here is my Witches' Brew

 Gloria

Haunted Halloween Mini #1

This is a 6x9 mini that I made with envelopes, used chipboard covers, lots of stickles, tags, stickers, chipboard pieces, plastic spider and googly eyes (they're watching).  There is room for journaling and lots of photos.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

 

I will try to post the other mini tomorrow and also some pictures of my mantel.
Have fun creating!
Gloria