Reveal Day!

Goodness, the 28th comes by fast.  And it is one of my favorite days because that means it is reveal day at Sassy Lil' Sketches!

This month's sketch is one of my favorites evah!  And when I saw the cute litle digi stamp our sponsor had generously shared with the design team, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!

And my take...

Ainsley was so little.  sigh....Lots of yummy Websters Pages goodies to go with that cute little digi stamp.

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My Take

My good friend Heather did a sketch a few weeks ago for Ideas for Scrapbookers.  I promised her I would try it out, and I finally got the chance!  I decided to make it for the Ideas for Scrapbookers designer challenge as well.  hee hee...Love killing two birds with one stone, and since it was such a great sketch.....

Glitz Papers, Prima flowers, bling, and leaves, My Minds Eye alphabet, Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

My sweet Mackenzie on Thanksgiving...I promise, it isn't crooked in real life, I was just having a hard time with getting the photo straight.  Lots of girly pink goodness here.  I am fairly confident that Heather did not have this in mind when she did the sketch.  hee hee.

Well, thanks for dropping by, and have a great holiday.  I think I am going to take a few days off and spend some time holidaying with the fam.

Hugs.

Nancy

Menu Monday

Well, I do have a menu for you this week because I did cook...hooray me!  I don't have many photos of what we ate, well, I do, but you have seen them before and I don't want to bore you.  So without further ado....

Monday - Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
Tuesday - Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Biscuits, Salad

I don't know what possessed me to make such a big meal on a weeknight, except to say that we were all going to be able to eat together and that seemed deserving of a bigger meal.   Of course, that also meant Phil poured me a glass of wine.  hee hee

Wednesday - Chicken Caesar Salad
Thursday - Short Ribs.  I made Pioneer Woman's recipe....Most everyone loved them.  So tasty.  I think next time I make it though, I am gonna add more veg.  I just really need more veg in my diet.
Friday - Well, we went out.

Since I don't have much to share in the way of recipes and photos of food, how about some layouts?

This is Brighton and Phil goofin off at my sister's on Thanksgiving.  What is it with boys and wrestling?  They never do outgrow it, do they?  lol

 Bo Bunny Cambridge paper and embellishments, Basic Grey Basics background

And my sweet little niece, Lili with Ainsley on the same day.  So the boys wrestle, and the girls sit nicely and draw.  hee hee

Sassafrass Mix & Mend papers and chipboard, Prima vine, Basic Grey Rub ons, Jenni Bowlin buttons, American Crafts Thickers and chipboard, Basic Grey rubons. 

Well, off to get something constructive done around here.

Hugs.

Nancy

Sorry

Sorry I haven't been around much this last week.  Life has been very busy with the end of the semester and getting ready for the holidays.  I haven't hardly had time to breathe, much less stop by to say "hi".

To make it up to you, I have a ton of cards to share.  Over at the new Sassy Lil' Sketches forums there was a weekend challenge to make cards and tags using their sketches.  So....

I did.  And since tomorrow is the last day that the Post Office is guaranteeing delivery of first class mail before Christmas, it wasn't a moment too soon.  Funny thing was, I wasn't going to do cards at all this year. I read an article in Real Simple magazine about how impersonal cards have become and that really, you could learn more about me here on my blog, or facebook.  lol  And I had been guilty of sending out cards the last few years that I didn't even touch.

In the end, I caved...and by then it was too late to have cards made. So I had to make them myself. And really, isn't that nicer?  So, here are the cards I made for some of my friends and family this Christmas.

This first one was inspired by Tim Holtz 12 days of tags.  Lots of inky goodness.

Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Ranger embossing powder, Basic Grey and Fancy Pants stamps

These next few were for the weekend challenge at Sassy Lil' Sketches.  Such great sketches, how could you go wrong.

Basic Grey Wassail and Figgy Pudding, dyed seam binding with Glimmer Mists, stickers unknown

And finally, this one.  Because I saw something similar on the Fiskars blog made with punches and it was just too dang cute. Since I don't have all the punches needed, but do have a Cricut with Sure Cuts a Lot.....my good friend Heather helped me design this.  And you know I couldn't keep it simple like the Fiskars one.  Had to add some embossing and a sentiment.  Why couldn't I leave simple alone?  lol

Melissa Frances paper, Basic Grey stamp, Ranger embossing powder, Cricut title

Well, I hope to find the time in the next day to upload the svg to share.  Heather has given me permission.  Big props to her!!!!  Cross your fingers that I can find the time!  lol

Hugs.

Nancy

A Sassy Card

It's reveal day over at Sassy Lil' Sketches today.  I have this fun card I made with some leftovers from another project....

and here is the sketch....

I also made this one with my Cricut and some German glass glitter.  I love the shine and sparkle.

Well, be sure to head over to Sassy Lil' Sketches and link up your card...you have a chance at winning a fabulous prize from this month's sponsors.

Paper Sponsor:

They'll be giving the winner this stamp set!!

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Hugs.

Nancy

Menu Monday...NOT

Well, since I was gone most of last week I don't have any menu to share.  sigh....and since I was gone, I have no scrappy goodies to share either.

I will however have a post over on Ideas For Scrapbookers tomorrow.  Fun little stocking stuffers that are perfect for school parties.

hugs.

N

I know, I know

I have been an incredibly bad blogger this week.  But, I have a good reason!  I snuck off with the family for a few days at DisneyLand!  Woo hoo!!!  It was so much fun!  I can't wait to scrap some of the photos.

Brighton was having issues with some of the characters.  First he got in a fight with Chip about sports...you know, Sharks vs. Ducks, Giants vs. Dodgers, etc.

And then with Captain Hook, something about Hook being taller...well, when he wears his platform shoes.  hee hee

This is the night view of the California Adventure park!  So pretty and the World of Color was fabulous!  If you get a chance, it is a must see!

Can't make a trip without seeing the big guy himself.

Phil has decided he is so over the villains and has decided to have a thing for "hot fairies".  I try not to get too jealous.

The kids let me ride Small World twice!  They know it is my absolute favorite ride.

And how beautiful is the castle all lit up for the holidays.  Now if only I can get Phil to do our house.  hee hee

We weren't able to see all our favorite characters this trip.  We missed Pooh every time, and Cinderella and Snow White were busy performing.  We did get to make some new friends tho.  Tiana from The Prince and the Frog.....

and Jack Skellington and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas.

I know some of these aren't the best photos.  I just grabbed them quickly to update the blog.  But, not to worry, with over 450 photos taken, I am sure I will find the right ones to scrap.

Well, a few quick updates before I sign off....

Catch the Moments Kits is having another Big Sale!!!  Devon really wants to make room for all the new goodies she will be getting after CHA!  So be sure to check it out!

And my friend Sara is having a DT call over on her challenge blog, Scrap Fit.  Check it out!

Hugs.

Nancy