posted by Ashley
Hi friends!
I hope you are having an excellent week so far. Mine has been... well... pretty crummy. Luckily I had Monday and Wednesday off from work because I came down with a horrible cold and had so little energy. I've been drinking OJ, chugging water, and sipping Airborne non-stop over the past couple of days. Fortunately, I think I'm finally turning the corner, which is good because I leave for San Diego tonight!
Adventure Community Church's youth volunteers are driving to San Diego to attend the National Youth Workers Convention. It is an amazing time of learning, growing, and being challenged. It can be difficult being a ministry leader/volunteer, which is why Nate has made it a priority for the whole team to get recharged each Fall. Nate and I attended this conference for the first time last year and it was such a wonderful experience. I came away feeling encouraged and ready to take on the challenge that youth ministry can be sometimes. I will also be bringing my camera, so expect some pictures when I return!
Have a great Thursday!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
dahlia thanks...
Hi all!!
It's hump day!! And I have today off from work, *woot woot* because Ashley and Josh are both going to a Youth Leader conference in San Diego Thurs - Sunday (which means I will be working Friday). I have tons planned for today, but I am trying to prioritize my list and make sure I get to do some fun stuff (like stamping!!). I have several birthday and thank you cards I need to get into the mail TODAY!!!
My sweet hubby had a few moments to help me hang up some photos and wall art over the weekend, so I am hoping to get that blogged on Friday ;) And yesterday I finally got my CT photos uploaded to Flickr~you can view them here if you'd like.
Here is a quick thank you card I whipped up for someone special (cannot say the name~because she may or may not read my blog, LOL!). I used my Delightful Dahlia stamp set and matching dies (can I just say how much I LOVE the PTI dies!!! THEY ROCK!). After taking about 15 minutes to get the placement of the leaves I was happy with the end result.
Ok Friends, Have a Wonderful Day ~ I'll See ya Friday!!!
supplies used (PTI unless noted): Delightful Dahlia stamp set/Die; White/Dark Chocolate/Berry Sorbet/Ripe Avocado cardstock; Fresh Snow ink; White Buttons; Twine; Satin Berry Sorbet Dotted Ribbon; EK Success edge punch
It's hump day!! And I have today off from work, *woot woot* because Ashley and Josh are both going to a Youth Leader conference in San Diego Thurs - Sunday (which means I will be working Friday). I have tons planned for today, but I am trying to prioritize my list and make sure I get to do some fun stuff (like stamping!!). I have several birthday and thank you cards I need to get into the mail TODAY!!!
My sweet hubby had a few moments to help me hang up some photos and wall art over the weekend, so I am hoping to get that blogged on Friday ;) And yesterday I finally got my CT photos uploaded to Flickr~you can view them here if you'd like.
Here is a quick thank you card I whipped up for someone special (cannot say the name~because she may or may not read my blog, LOL!). I used my Delightful Dahlia stamp set and matching dies (can I just say how much I LOVE the PTI dies!!! THEY ROCK!). After taking about 15 minutes to get the placement of the leaves I was happy with the end result.
Ok Friends, Have a Wonderful Day ~ I'll See ya Friday!!!
supplies used (PTI unless noted): Delightful Dahlia stamp set/Die; White/Dark Chocolate/Berry Sorbet/Ripe Avocado cardstock; Fresh Snow ink; White Buttons; Twine; Satin Berry Sorbet Dotted Ribbon; EK Success edge punch
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Product Review!
Posted by Ashley
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great week so far. Sorry I have been MIA lately... life has been super busy. I want to follow up on a product I recently introduced on the blog. I finally got a chance to try the Garnier Fructis Blow Dry Perfector. I found it at my local Target and it cost about $10-$11. It is definitely an easy process and only has two steps, which is great! Overall, I thought the product worked wonderfully and I would definitely recommend it! The only downside is that the first step (Smooth-It Serum) has a really pungent smell... almost like sulfur. I was expecting it to smell similar to hair color treatments, but it was very different. Luckily, the second step (Heat-Activated Perfect-It Cream) smells great. Out of five stars, I would give this product four and a half.
Once I completed the steps and used the blow dryer, my hair was straighter than it has ever been, even before using the flat iron. Normally, when I blow-dry my hair, it is a frizz ball. Then I end up frying my hair because I have to use my flat iron for a long time (in case you are curious, I use and love the professional tools from CHI - they're expensive, but totally worth it!). This is what it looked like right after blow drying:
And this is after using the flat iron:
As you can see, I didn't even really need to use the flat iron. This product really follows through on its promise! For girls with curly/frizzy hair... give this product a try!!
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great week so far. Sorry I have been MIA lately... life has been super busy. I want to follow up on a product I recently introduced on the blog. I finally got a chance to try the Garnier Fructis Blow Dry Perfector. I found it at my local Target and it cost about $10-$11. It is definitely an easy process and only has two steps, which is great! Overall, I thought the product worked wonderfully and I would definitely recommend it! The only downside is that the first step (Smooth-It Serum) has a really pungent smell... almost like sulfur. I was expecting it to smell similar to hair color treatments, but it was very different. Luckily, the second step (Heat-Activated Perfect-It Cream) smells great. Out of five stars, I would give this product four and a half.
Once I completed the steps and used the blow dryer, my hair was straighter than it has ever been, even before using the flat iron. Normally, when I blow-dry my hair, it is a frizz ball. Then I end up frying my hair because I have to use my flat iron for a long time (in case you are curious, I use and love the professional tools from CHI - they're expensive, but totally worth it!). This is what it looked like right after blow drying:
And this is after using the flat iron:
As you can see, I didn't even really need to use the flat iron. This product really follows through on its promise! For girls with curly/frizzy hair... give this product a try!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
sweet 16...
Howdy all...
WOW!! my weekend just flew right by!! Luckily this week is gonna be pretty light at work~so I can get caught up from my trip last week *smile*
My sweet niece Gillian celebrated her SWEET 16th birthday on Saturday (now that makes me feel really old, LOL! And my wise guy nephew told me I looked more "wrinkly" than the last time he saw me~geez!!!).
Of course I had to pull out my enjoy the ride set for my "sweet 16" card...and girl it up a bit!!!
I finished editing all my CT photos last night (will post my flickr set this week)~yippee!! I recently took this class and I must say, it really helped shave tons of time off my editing process~I highly recommend it!!! Now I have no excuse not to get all my photos edited (my goal is to now work backwards and get them all edited~fingers crossed)!!
On another note~Christmas is 3 months away *gasp* Why does December always sneak up on me, LOL!!! I am thinking of "trying" to start my shopping, maybe by purchasing one gift a week so it won't hit me like a ton of bricks in December!!!
Enjoy Today!!
Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Enjoy the Ride stamp set/Enjoy the Ride Die; White/Regal Rose (SU!) cardstock; Choc Chip (SU!) ink; Patterned Paper (Pebbles Inc~My Girl); White Grosgrain Ribbon (Michael's); EK Success Scallop Punch; Berry Sorbet Button; Twine; Rhinestones
WOW!! my weekend just flew right by!! Luckily this week is gonna be pretty light at work~so I can get caught up from my trip last week *smile*
My sweet niece Gillian celebrated her SWEET 16th birthday on Saturday (now that makes me feel really old, LOL! And my wise guy nephew told me I looked more "wrinkly" than the last time he saw me~geez!!!).
Of course I had to pull out my enjoy the ride set for my "sweet 16" card...and girl it up a bit!!!
I finished editing all my CT photos last night (will post my flickr set this week)~yippee!! I recently took this class and I must say, it really helped shave tons of time off my editing process~I highly recommend it!!! Now I have no excuse not to get all my photos edited (my goal is to now work backwards and get them all edited~fingers crossed)!!
On another note~Christmas is 3 months away *gasp* Why does December always sneak up on me, LOL!!! I am thinking of "trying" to start my shopping, maybe by purchasing one gift a week so it won't hit me like a ton of bricks in December!!!
Enjoy Today!!
Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Enjoy the Ride stamp set/Enjoy the Ride Die; White/Regal Rose (SU!) cardstock; Choc Chip (SU!) ink; Patterned Paper (Pebbles Inc~My Girl); White Grosgrain Ribbon (Michael's); EK Success Scallop Punch; Berry Sorbet Button; Twine; Rhinestones
Friday, September 24, 2010
a little randomness...
Happy Friday Friends!!!
I hope you are having a terrific day, the weekend is here~woot woot!! I have been trying to get back into the swing of things since my trip to CT~my internal clock is messed up!!! I am slowly getting back to MST. I do have to admit it has been nice getting up early and not feeling tired, LOL!! (it kinda stinks being dead tired at 8 pm though). Today I am hoping to upload/edit all my CT photos (will share some next week). I have not had much of a stamping mojo since I got home~so no card post for today *sad face*
So yesterday I was watching the Rachel Ray show, and she revealed a new show she will be hosting on the cooking channel (channel 232 for direct TV customers), called Week in a Day~which I am super excited about...really!! I had my hubby DVR all the episodes for me (the first show airs on 9/25 at 2/3pm~check your local listings). I just love cooking once and eating 5 times~I hope it doesn't disappoint!! I have been a huge RR fan since her first show 30 minute meals. I even have all her cookbooks (yes, I have a little cookbook fetish!)
Have a super weekend!!!
I hope you are having a terrific day, the weekend is here~woot woot!! I have been trying to get back into the swing of things since my trip to CT~my internal clock is messed up!!! I am slowly getting back to MST. I do have to admit it has been nice getting up early and not feeling tired, LOL!! (it kinda stinks being dead tired at 8 pm though). Today I am hoping to upload/edit all my CT photos (will share some next week). I have not had much of a stamping mojo since I got home~so no card post for today *sad face*
So yesterday I was watching the Rachel Ray show, and she revealed a new show she will be hosting on the cooking channel (channel 232 for direct TV customers), called Week in a Day~which I am super excited about...really!! I had my hubby DVR all the episodes for me (the first show airs on 9/25 at 2/3pm~check your local listings). I just love cooking once and eating 5 times~I hope it doesn't disappoint!! I have been a huge RR fan since her first show 30 minute meals. I even have all her cookbooks (yes, I have a little cookbook fetish!)
Have a super weekend!!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Im baaaack!!
Hi'ya Friends! Made it back safe and sound from my trip to CT~had a wonderful time, and even brought some yummy Woodstock apples home with me~yum!
It may take a few days for my body to get back to the correct time zone~I was dead tired last night at 7pm LOL! And can you believe I had 342 emails~that is crazy!!
Here is a quick birthday card I whipped up last week...I really love the new tag sale #1 die from PTI, and since I am on a spending freeze...I decided to be resourceful, and made my own version with my corner rounder and small circle punch.
Enjoy Today!
It may take a few days for my body to get back to the correct time zone~I was dead tired last night at 7pm LOL! And can you believe I had 342 emails~that is crazy!!
Here is a quick birthday card I whipped up last week...I really love the new tag sale #1 die from PTI, and since I am on a spending freeze...I decided to be resourceful, and made my own version with my corner rounder and small circle punch.
Enjoy Today!
Friday, September 17, 2010
smores snowman...
**some of you that are signed up through my subscription link (in my sidebar), may have gotten this post early~since I hip publish post before I entered the correct "future" date~silly me!!**
Hi all!!!
Well I am hoping that since Ashley finished her last paper *hooray* for her very LAST class (she will soon have her M.A. in Psychology, since some readers were wondering what degree she was graduating with)~she will fill in the gaps for me this week while I am gone:)
Hi all!!!
As you read this post I am hopefully doing something fun in CT *wink*. I am gonna keep today's post short and sweet!
I wanted to share my recent card publication in Paper Crafts Magazine *big smile* and I have to tell you~this issue is FULL of beautiful Christmas cards (I was definitely inspired while I was flipping through the pages!).
Don't you just love this little smore's snowman??? so FUN (and easy!!) just punch out a few squares and use the corner rounder and viola' marshmallows!!! I used the word window punch for the graham cracker and chocolate bar~an equally delish part, LOL!!
Well I am hoping that since Ashley finished her last paper *hooray* for her very LAST class (she will soon have her M.A. in Psychology, since some readers were wondering what degree she was graduating with)~she will fill in the gaps for me this week while I am gone:)
Supplies used (SU! unless noted): Holiday Treats stamp set (PTI); Real Red/Choc Chip/Whisper White/Pumpkin Pie (for nose) cardstock; Fresh Snow (PTI)/Creamy Carmel (sponged on white square edges) ink; Square/Word Window punches; Cuttlebug Bubble embossing die; Red Gingham/Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon; Black Marker (for eyes and buttons)
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