"Ketchup-ing" with life and DT stuff...

It's been a looong, but very quick week! Does that make sense?! LOL!

First it started off with my parents having to leave town on Father's Day, at 102 years of age, my Grandmother passed away - she was such a strong and inspiring woman! She will be missed deeply...

Monday was a quiet day... Tuesday morning started off a bit late, Nicky woke up with a headache and sore throat, but by 10am, insisted that he was feeling okay enough for school... I came home and cleaned up, even cleaned up my scrappy desk and got started on my DT stuff for the rest of the week... next thing I know, it's time to get Nicky off the bus! Found out that my lil guy had thrown up on the bus 3 times and had a fever :( My sister helped him off the bus, washed him up and got him all comfy on the couch for me!

Thank you Titi Sara!!!

So here is what my desk looked like Tuesday afternoon...

And that is exactly how my desk still looks like right now! sigh... I've been so tired, I haven't been able to stay up like the way I used to :(

Nicky stayed home from school yesterday since his fever didn't go away until early morning... He didn't mind since it was Matt's official 4th B'day :)

We usually keep the leftover b'day decorations and use them to redecorate their official b'days again the following year. They get new stuff for their actual parties... So we had a combo party of Mickey Mouse and Backyardigans :) Here are my fave boys in the entire universe (minus Papa and Tio Sean)...

Matt loves b'day cakes! LOL! Can't ya tell?! ;)

Matt's "Big" party will be Toy Story theme!!! yea!!! I can't wait to see how the cake turned out :)

Nicky was well enough for school today, it was a half day! and tomorrow's his last day! I can't wait to see his Kindergarten report card and certificates :) I'm so proud of him!!!

Oh yea - I got a hair cut in between all this, lol! I cut off almost 6 inches!!! I'll have to update my profile pic when I have a pic taker that is bigger than 3feet tall ;) hee, hee!!!

Time for some DT updates ;)

First, this week's Pixie Dust Challenge #28

is to use 2 or more images on your project

Next...

StampInsanity Stamps Challenge #15

is B'day inspired by this pic...

Wow, which cake will you choose?! Fun!!!

And here's some misc. info...

OME!!! Did you see this?!

The Stamp Happens Shop is having a huge sale on Copic Ciao's!!! Brand new Ciao's for only $2.23 (plus shipping). You don't want to miss out on adding more to your collection!!! RUN!!! They're going fast :)

AND!!!

Going to see this on Wednesday...

AND!!!

I get to see my SparkEly BF next weekend! Swoooooning!!! Slurp!!!

I cannot wait to see Eclipse!!! Squee!!!

I hope you are all doing well :)

Thanks for stopping by today! HUGS!!!

Darque Obsession Part Deux

Tonya at Stamp Happens has done it again!!! Whooot!!!

For another splendid TGIF! Here are the male versions to last weeks "Darque Obsession" release!

Another trio of fab digital images for your supernatural obsession ;)

I have the pleasure of introducing you to...  "Cristofer"

Oh my... I wouldn't mind if he asked permission to sneak in and read my diary ;) hee, hee!

Here they are! "Cristofer", "Alyxander" and "Rycher"...  

AND they're all available right now at the Stamp Happens Shop!!!

Who's your new "Darque Obsession"?!?!

Thanks for stopping by - Enjoy your Friday!!!

Smoldering Vamp Card Details: 

Paper(s): BasicGrey "Obscure" DP; Bazzill CS; PTI White CS 

Stamp(s): Stamp Happens "Cristofer" Digital Image 

Ink(s): Copic Markers and Atyou Spica Glitter Pens

Accessories: Making Memories Brads; Recollections Pearls  

What's your "Darque Obsession"???

Oooo! Do I have a special TGIF to share with you ;)

{{Thank you, Tonya!!!}}

Be the first to feast your eyes on some new Digital Images being released today!!!

Today, you will find the first ever digital release from the...

Stamp Happens Shop!!!

called:

"Darque Obsession"

There are 3 new images to choose from!

but, when you see this trio of 'darque' beauties, I'm warning you!
You will not be able to get just one ;)

So, what's your 'darque' obsession???

Hmmm... Well, if you know me, you know that mine sparkles a lot ;) hee hee!

And if you don't know what I mean, all you have to do is scroll all the way down to the bottom of my blog for your hint ;) BUT, don't forget to come back here and go check out the new digital release! I wouldn't want my 'sparkle' to distract you ;)

I would now like to introduce you to - Darcy aka "Seductress"...

It' hard to describe how beautiful she is, isn't it?!

I love how easy and fun it was to color her in! Just enough space to get the exact colors and shading!

I'm really happy with the way my card turned out with her :)

Here's a close-up so you can see where I used my Spica Glitter Pens...

Seductress Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Origins DP; Papertrey Ink CS

Stamp(s): Stamp Happens "Seductress" Digital Image

Copic Markers: Skin: E11 and E51, Hair: E17 and E18, Dress: G00 and G82 

Y00, Y02, Y21, E93, R35, RV13, B02, YG23, C-1

Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: Lemon, Clear

Accessories: Prima Flowers and Lace; Metallic Dew Drops;

Spellbinders Small Tag Nestabilitie

Here are the rest of the beauties!

"Seductress", "Bitten" and "Biker Chic"

Be sure to visit Tonya's Blog and leave a comment on her post!!!

You could be one of 3 lucky winners to receive your choice of one of these 3 gorgeous images!!! 

Thanks for looking!

Have a wonderful Friday :*)

Friends Having Fun Challenge Blog!!!

The Friends Having Fun Challenge Blog
is almost ready to start having fun!

{{Grab the badge!!}}

We have four teams and each team will host a weekly challenge.

Let’s meet our team leaders:

Alison – Color Challenge (week 1)

Dani – Sketch Challenge (week 2)

Sarabeth – Recipe Challenge (week 3)

Erica – Pop Culture Challenge (week 4)

Each team is looking for 3-4 friends

(design team members)

who would like to have fun!

Deets:
•3 Month Term
•Post 1 time a month
•Can apply for as many teams as you’d like but can only be accepted to 2 max at a time.
Please indicate your preference order. At the end of term, you can apply for another team!
•Bring your fun! We’re looking for topic ideas to post about during the week.
For example, home organization, health information, exercise, travel, etc.
•Entries must be received by Friday, March 12th.
Terms start in April.
•Email 2 of your favorite projects, a little about yourself and your blog address to tonya@stamphappens.com.
Prior experience is not necessary.

(Anyone who is interested in sponsoring us should contact mailto:MeScrap@Rocketmail.comfor information.)

C'mon! Y'all know you want to have FUN :)  

Stamp Happens needs some Stamp Sistahs!!!

It's Stamp Happens first DT Call!!!

My dear friend Tonya of Stamp Happens is looking for 5 ultra chic stampahs who want to join the Stamp SIStahs team for her Stamp Happens shop!!!

The Stamp SIStahs will represent Stamp Happens and StampInsanity Stamps.

All entries must be received by July 31, 2009!!!

Good luck to all who enter ;)