Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Homecoming Princess

Hello Bloggers it has been a while.. A lot has been going on in my life..



I took some time for myself to relax and craft yesterday and I created several Digital Layouts in Studio J using my Daughter's pictures from Homecoming.. I think is the best layout, because it represents her school colors and matches well with the other colors in the photos. I created this layout using the Laughing Lola Paper Kit and the Star Layout.

My daughter was elected as Junior Class Homecoming Princess along with this young man Aaron Foster elected as Homecoming Prince.. The Homecoming Festivities were an eventful 3 days.. Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Game, and then Homecoming..



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My Daughter is holding things together and more brave than I ever could be. I am very PROUD of her and the beautiful young lady she has become. I am also very saddened by the need for other Teenagers to be so hateful, spiteful, hurtful etc etc .. I allow my children to be on social media, but they know I will stalk them socially, I will know what you put out there and what people post to you. 
If I do not like what you post it is removed or you are removed from that social media, too many infractions and you lose said social media, pretty simple rules. I am saddened that other parents do not check in on their children and their social media outlets..

I have recently become aware of the bullying, yes bullying/harassment/hateful things being posted to my Daughter almost on a daily basis until I shut down her account. Where are these other children's parents? The hateful things spewing from these anon people is disturbing to see slung at your child and to feel that you have failed to protect them, 

I am disheartened even further to think I know where this is all coming from and the Mother refuses to step in. 

Yet, my Daughter still holds her head high, places a smile on her face and walks into school everyday. She eats lunch where she is occasionally accosted by food being thrown at her, yet this has not been addressed at the school, she holds her head high.. She faces off with the people throwing the food and they talk down to her like she is 3 and tell her to walk away.. She does because what else can she do? No one stands up for her or stands by her side for the onslaught or her confrontation, yet she still holds her head high with a smile on her face..

She has been threatened to be harmed physically, to have her vehicle damaged, called the ugliest names all behind the name anon.. She has said come out from behind anon status, come to me, bring it to me and don't be a coward, yet they hide behind their anon..

My heart breaks for her and I am filled with anger for her, I will find out who you are anon and I will stop this. You will not run her off, you will not ruin her,  you will not diminish her, she will hold her head high and be strong and you will be found out and you will be sorry.

***Vent Over***

Monday, October 21, 2013

Creatively Redeeming Treasures Holiday Gift Guide Blog Hop




Welcome to the Creatively Redeeming Treasures Team Hop :)  This month our theme is the
  Holiday Gift Guide.  I love all the product from this guide - so many items you can use both for the up and coming holidays but also a lot you can use for just everyday creating!  This month and through the end of December when you purchase $100 worth of current Close To My Heart Product you can get a "star" item from the Holiday Guide for FREE!  


I created a couple of Layouts in Studio J to share with you using the Sparkle & Shine Paper Pack..

One of my favorite things about Studio J besides the ease of use, it is the ease as to which i can change things! I can change layouts, create my own change paper packs all with the click of a button.

 Layouts 2 & 3 are the same layout but with added embellishments.

Our hop this month is a little smaller but I know you will enjoy the projects created by each member :)  What do you think of the Holiday Gift Guide?  Thanks for hopping!  You are at the end of the Hop! Make sure and leave a comment on each blog, I will be going through and giving the lucky winner from the blog hop who commented on all the blogs a small thank you gift/prize for participating!
So if you didn't start at the beginning of the hop make sure you start with Elizabeth and leave some bloggie love.

The full hop order is listed below.  

Elizabeth Mindemann 




Heather Flaherty - You are Here

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

2013 Holiday Gift Guide





Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide

Several items in the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide are only
available while supplies last, so be sure to place orders for your favorites early!


"While supplies last" products include:
Sparkle & Shine Assortment (Z1860)
Sparkle & Shine Washi Tape 3-Pack (Z1907)
Workshops on the Go® Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Kit (G1071)
Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit (Z1913)
Season's Tweetings Gift Bags (Z1914)
Sparkle Holiday Shapes (Z1910)
Party Washi Tape 3-Pack (Z1908)
My Creations® Hip Pics Album Kit (Z1915)




For every $100 you order you may pick one star item FREE.



You may purchase from the Holidays from the Heart Gift guide and/or the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea book to qualify for the "star" items. There is no limit to how many "star" items you can can qualify for.


The “star” items include:
Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet (X7176B)
Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements (X7176C)
My Acrylix® Magical Days Stamp Set (D1552)
My Acrylix® Santa Claus Stamp Set (C1567)
My Acrylix® Mary and Babe Stamp Set (C1562)
My Acrylix® Trim the Tree Stamp Set (A1149)
My Acrylix® Charming Chevrons Stamp Set (A1150)
My Acrylix® Lots of Love Stamp Set (A1151)
My Acrylix® Angel Friends Stamp Set (B1435)
My Acrylix® Lifting Spirits Stamp Set (C1570)
My Acrylix® Banner Wishes Stamp Set (B1438)

Shop Online: www.iheartstamping.ctmh.com


DON'T Forget that if you place an order, to make sure you enter the Artbooking Cartridge Giveaway!! No purchase is necessary to enter, but if you do make a purchase you earn extra entries!!


Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Cricut Artbooking Cartridge Giveaway








a Rafflecopter giveaway




RULES: You may only enter ONE time (i.e. not under multiple email addresses). The giveaway will close on November 5th, 2013. I will announce the winner the next day on my blog, so please be sure to check to see if you are the lucky winner. You have until November 9th to claim the prize or I will select another winner. 
This is for US residents only.

BONUS ENTRIES
  • 10 extra entries when you Join My Team as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant 
  • 5 extra entries when you place an order on my CTMH website this month
  • 4 extra entries for joining my Online Hearts Club 
  • 2 extra entries for Following on Pinterest
  • 2 extra entries if you subscribe to my blog
  • 2 extra entries if you subscribe to my YouTube Channel
  • 2 extra entries if you follow me on Twitter
  • 5 extra entries for Hosting a Gathering (Book Party, Online Party, In Home Party)
1 Entry for each of the following
  • 1 extra entry  if you "like" my facebook page (Mandatory)
  • 1 extra entry for Pinning Giveaway on Pinterest
  • 1 extra entry for sharing my giveaway photo on your blog, facebook and/or twitter (click on the photo above and then you'll be able to save or copy/paste). 
  • 1 extra entry if you tweet about the giveaway (can be done daily)



If you've already subscribed you will still get your extra entry.

The NEW Autumn/Winter Idea Book is now LIVE on my CTMH website, HERE. All the new products are available to order NOW and there are some amazing new products that you'll want to add to your order list.

For more info on becoming a Consultant, CLICK HERE! Have any questions, please contact me... I'm here to help!

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