Tissue Paper Flower and a Couple of Other Creations

I saw a short tutorial on Practical Stampers on making tissue paper flowers. They are super easy to make. My card leaves a lot to be desired but I learned something new so it wasn't a waste.

Here is my little Wonder and Joy friend from The Angel Company.  Doesn't she make you smile? The link takes you to Karen's blog. She can fix you up with all sorts of great stamps!

Today, my son Matthew turned 23. Like I have said before, I am greatly challenged when it  comes to making "boy cards". I think this one is screaming for a flower or two. He said he is thankful I controlled the urge and suggested splashing some motor oil on my next guy card. Luckily I don't ask him for design suggestions often. 

          BLESSINGS:

• Jody getting a PICC line after a very difficult day yesterday.
• Having Mike home for the last few days.
• The opportunity to be a mother for the last 23 years to a great kid. Happy Birthday Matthew, I love you! 
• Getting to see Hayley today.
• 80 degrees and lots of sunshine today! 

 Have a wonderful Palm Sunday!

              Robyn

My Prize and a Few Cards

I was lucky enough to win some Blog candy last weekend on one of my favorite blogs to follow. Laurie at Soapbox Creations makes the prettiest cards (and gives some pretty cool prizes!) Take a look at all my goodies! I have plans for the cool stamps really soon. Thanks Laurie!

I am seriously behind on birthday gifts for Mike's sister an her great husband. They are two of my favorite people and they always seem to get put on the "back burner". I feel so bad about that. I have her card and gift ready to go and today I made an "oh so OK" guy card for Bron. I wasn't feeling very creative today and I think this poor fish shows it!

I have no immediate plans for this little cupcake from my new Sweet Treats cartridge. It is such a fun cartridge. I just wish I had more time to play.

This last one is a thank you card for a sweet friend of mine that has done so much for me since the death of my father. The little cutie comes from The Angel Company. Karen is my personal angel (I just love saying that!) and she has sold me a few sets that I wish I had more time to play with.  Go see her goodies and tell her I said hi!

My Blessings:

• Seeing my brother Jody smile on Friday.
• An opportunity to sit with my dear friend Darlene on Friday after her husband had a heart attack. Thankfully, he will be OK.
• God's never ending grace.
• My husband's love
• Almost 2 weeks of success on my quest for better health.

Smile, Jesus loves you!
Robyn

Help Make a Proud Mama & Daddy Happy!

My friend and co-worker, Nicole has a super cute baby girl named Amelia. Nicole would appreciate your vote for her little doll in a photo contest. Go check her out!   VOTE FOR AMELIA!

Once on her blog, click vote here and Amelia is listed under March 16th... She is all dressed in leopard!
Leave your comment under Amelia's photo.  Good luck, Amelia!


Robyn

Disney Layout

Plans are underway for my 2nd annual trip to Walt Disney World for The Scrapper's Dream Vacation (Cheryl's 4th, Wren & Jackie's 3rd). I smile every time I look at our photos. I did promise myself I would create a layout so  here it is and it really has me excited for the big trip! Cheryl came over yesterday and we were going to color with our Copics but after we talked for awhile and laughed a lot, this is all I got done.You should see what she is making! I am really eyeballing it! If she posts it to her blog, I will provide a link. Did I mention she is the rock star of paper?

        Blessings:

• A fun day scrapping with a good friend.
• An excellent night's sleep and waking up feeling rested.
• God's grace!
• A walk with my doggie this morning.
• Brother Jody continues to do well despite a few seizures this weekend.

Peace,
Robyn

Riley and Company - Anything But a Card Challenge

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With everything going on lately, I have neglected my boyfriend Riley. I just so happened to stop by Riley and Company yesterday and see they are having a new challenge to make anything but a card with a Riley stamp. I got so excited and dug my stamps out. I love coffee almost as much as I love Riley so I made myself a new coffee mug (extra large!). These are 2 of my favorite stamps. The text reads: "With enough caffeine, I could rule the world". I think that might be true. Hold the cupcake though, I am trying to lose weight. Go to Riley's blog and see some of the cleaver creations they came up with.

Another view. I tried to stamp it in some sort of pattern but it just wasn't working. I like it much better with the random thing going on. I think I will be making other Riley inserts for my coffee mug.

p.s. In case you want to know. I drink my coffee black (I know, eeeew!)

Peace,

Robyn

Man Man Man...Manly Man Man

The never ending challenge of making cards for men! No ribbon, no flowers. Nothing fun. I used the Storybook Cartridge for this and slapped it on some paper I had in my stash. I like. You like?

Today's Blessings:

Lunch with my daughter

Great day at work

More glorious weather

Spending the evening in my craft room

You Are One in a Buzzillion

I have been making lots of Thank You cards lately. So many have reached out to me and my family during my brother's illness and my father's death. I am one blessed girl! My sister asked me to make a card for her  to give to someone special to her. The front reads "you are one in a buzzillion". It is a Stampin Up hand me down from my buddy Susan.Thanks girlfriend.  Like I said, I am blessed!

Today's blessings:

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  A wonderful night's sleep
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  A ride to work even though I was without a car. Thanks Marty!
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  Glorious weather
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  Productive day at work
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  Jody's safe arrival back at school after almost 6 months in the hospital

My Quest To Be Healthy

Today I took a big step. I joined Weight Watchers! Well, writing about it is an even bigger step but I can't keep it a secret....you know that accountibility thing.  As surprised as you may be, I'm not getting any younger and the weight is piling on. I won't lie and say "I have no idea why I am fat!" I know exactly why I am over weight. From eating yummy gooey foods that go down easy and sitting on my big butt. I need to take some life changing steps and get moving while I can still move. My health is good but it won't stay that way for long if I don't make some changes.

 

After doing some research, Weight Watchers seems to be the best every day eating plan and one that would teach me the most about making some lifetime changes. I am doing the online  program so I won't be attending meetings. As far as the exercise is concerned, I love to walk so I will be working it into my day and go from there.  Wish me luck (although I don't believe in luck). Heck, this is prayer worthy, so say a prayer that I am sucessful in my journey to better health.   Here I Go!!!!!!!!!!

Today's Blessings:

• Beautiful weather
• hearing "I love you" from my family
• Co -workers that I love
• A good visit with Jody