Happy Mother's Day !

Happy Mother's day Mom!
Thanks for all that you do!
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I also want to say a "Happy Mother's Day" to my sister Katalina who is a new Mommy, my Step-Mom Lynne, my Mother-in-law Susan and all my "Mommy" friends out there!
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On Friday at Preschool, the kids served us mommies muffins and juice. Then the teacher led them in songs and a story. To finish off the hour, she called up each child one at a time to read and show off their "Mommy Masterpiece"

Here's what this says; "I love my Mommy because she gives me food and takes me places.
Also she puts on shows for me."
Then he gave me a rose which is now fully opened!

Here are the flowers and card waiting for me in the morning from Brian and Dyllan

For Mothers Day we are packing a picnic lunch
and heading off to the LA Arboretum with some good friends.
We went there last year and enjoyed it so much, we decided to go again.
You can see last years post here.
I'm looking forward to seeing the plants and trees more lush and full of bloom.
Happy Mothers Day to You!
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Mardi, thanks for coming by to say Hi!
Please give me your mailing address so I can send you some flowers!

Mystery Box and Faerie Chairs

Last October, I had a Fall and Halloween Charm swap,and the above treasure was made by Michelle Betaudier. She hand crafted everything down to the little velvet lined coffin!
Well she just recently sent what you see below to me last week!

In the package was a beautiful decorated box. When you open the lid you get this!

2 adorable mini Faerie chairs! Made from Champagne wire tops and elegant fabric.

I love how she also made the back ground look like a sitting area in front of a Koi pond...
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~ Ink blots! send me your snail mail for some flowers!

"Star" of the Week!

Recently Dyllan was "Star if the Week" in his Preschool class!
He got to make a page about himself and family, this was showcased in class for one whole week, and then the Teacher, Mrs. Scinico came for a weekday visit.


I never saw Dyllan suddenly more shy that he was with his teacher in his home! But he soon warmed up and showed her all his favorite toys, his books and even his room.
(below) he is telling her that the yellow flower in the pot was planted in honor of her visit.

It really made him feel "special" that the teacher would take time from the class room to see where he lived!


~ Thanks to Michelle S. for stopping by in the last post! you've won some flowers!

In Loving Memory of....

Ok, this is so morbid! To the Max!
I've seen them here before, but sorta forgot until today when I had Dyllan with me.
He rushed over and said, "Ooh Momma! Pretty flowers! Take my picture!"
Instead of creating a scene by saying no, I took a few shots thinking that this might very well be "Blog" worthy.

tell me, are you just as creeped out as I am? My skin is crawling! Thank god the Scrapbook section is on the opposite side of this display.

The ones below are meant to stick in the ground.

~ In case you are wondering where this is...it's at Michaels craft store.
Right up front as you walk through the door.

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Now on to a happy note...congratulation to the the previous post winner for some flowers!
Susan of Red Bess Bonney!

Paper casting with your cuttle bug folders tutorial

First off, I wanted to say congratulations to Niki-Ray for winning the first bunch of flowers I'm giving away all month!
Regarding this give away I'm having (see tippy top post) is really going to help me (in a creative way) as I bought my big shot to save money from buying Prima flowers (which make me drool) and be able to create my own!

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Now on to FAB tutorial that I will definitely try today as I'm addicted to these embossing folders and already have 3!
Amyee of a Scraphappy Southernbelle has given me permission to share her tuitorial with you!
The photo below shows all the materials you need;

1. Mister filled with water
2. plain paper towels
3. and your favorite cuttle bug embossing folder!

Below you see the finished piece, it looks like hand made paper!
But with out all the blender/screen/pressing mess!
(believe me I've been there)

To see the whole easy peasy tutorial, please visit Amyee's blog and let her know I sent you!