The Boys

I played around with my Maya Mists (by Maya Road).....UH GAIN!  I got two of my fave shades (green and blue)!  I cut up some old pp that I was not using and arranged them in this diamond pattern to mimic a fence.  I sprayed the blue up top and the green on the bottom (sky vs. grass).  I took some old chipboard and colored them with some chalk ink (Colorbox).  The "o" is actually the scrap chipboard from my pack of chipboard gears by Maya Road.  And since I didn't have an extra "y", I just stamped it!  I like to doodle in small words like "the" or "and"....more fun!

So, this layout is one I'll be giving my sister-in-law for Mother's Day (shhhhhh...don't tell)!

So...these are her boys....and she's got a bun in the oven...so I'll have pictures of a new Moo Kao (pronounced cow...get it???) Baby in a few months!

I love white ink on black paper...POP!  

Like the fence?  So fun!

This one's a quick post.  Just got off a few day stretch....I'm am super exhausted but my guilt got me to post today!  Hoping for some sunshine tomorrow sos I can take some photos of some layouts to share and bracelets to put in the etsy store!

I am in the process of playing around with different ways to create custom beads to use in my bracelets....hmmmmmmm...the artistic wheels are always turning...now if only I had the awesome talent of GOOD FOLLOW THROUGH!  He he ha ha!

What are you up to this week?

Random thoughts...
IN MY HEAD

Kate really sucked on dancing with the stars.  Sorry.

Who in the world is that dude in his parent's basement who all those women wanna be with?  I can't remember what channel that show was on...but the fool in me had to watch it to see what the real prize was!  Uh....sorry to say...it was just the okay looking dude.  Even Hubby watched because we were sooooo confused!

I hate that I wanna watch all these reality shows.

I love watching make-up tutorials on YouTube.

I love make-up....I have BOXES of it!

I looked at myself in a mirror up close today...ugh...someone hand me some tweezers...yuck!  I need to do more close up checks in the mirror!  Here I am a few hours later on the couch home from work.....eyebrows still nasty!

How do you get stubborn dry patches outta your skin?  I tried deep moisturizing...works just a couple hours and the flakey patch is back....exfoliated....still there....HELP!

I LOVE love luv LOOOOOOOVE watching the Wendy Williams Show...."How YOU doin'?"
She honestly brings a smile to my daily life! SERIOUSLY!  I feel so happy when I watch her!
 I love this amazing woman!




Hugs,
mo

Lucky U

Feeling St. Patricky?  The new challenge (#12) is up at Scrap That Poetry, and I have been honored to be Guest Designer for this challenge!!!  Yay!  This was so fun to do!

The poem is actually an Irish Blessing...a very beautiful blessing.

I chose this gorgeous photo of my nephew Samual.  He was a gift to our lives.  He's such a sweet boy.

He is also blessed with great loving parents Cham (Dad) and "Big D" (Mom), so I entitled it "Lucky U".

And I HAD to use the Lucky Me line from Little Yellow Bicycle which is a kit from Simply Obsessed.  Sorry, the kit is sold out, but they do carry most of the other items and sell them separately!

And what makes this photo super special is that my BIL took it

(C Kao Photography)!  Aint this shot gorgeous!?

Here's the poem:

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

the rain fall soft upon your fields,

And until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

I love this, it's so peaceful and good and calming.....

Hope it inspires you!  Don't forget to check out the DT creations to get your MoJo flowin'!  Um....one word.....AMAZINGWORK!

Hugs,

Mo

The Best Place on Earth is With the Ones You Love!

(click on the image to see a super duper close-up)

Here's a layout I created during a crop at Simply Obsessed.  I also used the December Kit which is sooooo cute!  I made a total of 7 layouts AND I got a prize!  I love crops!  This layout was actually a lift challenge.  The girls did an awesome job of coming up with challenges for that SWAK crop! 

And my favorite part of this layout is stamping those swirls on both sides and then going back and adding some Liquid Pearls in Platinum (Ranger) for some cheap bling!

I used some photos from New Years Eve...a fun evening with the family and kids!

So, I loooooove fruity drinks!  And I looooooove sweet white wine....like dessert wine....and so I also like sweet champagne.  Anyway, if you like sweet drinks, try mixing champagne and Passion Fruit juice (by Welch's)...yummmmm!  Cheap champagne is just fine!  I like Cook's Spumante (but this might be too sweet for some of you mixed with that passion fruit juice)!  For a yummy non-alcoholic drink, mix the juice with seltzer water or any carbonated water....yummy!  

I dunno why I got off on that tangent but drink recipes are pretty much the only recipe's you'll probably ever get from me!!!!!!  

Okay, cute picture here!  My cousin "D" left his glasses at my house.  And, of course Luke (Hubby) HAD to put them on Gabe...and them MOMMY had to take a picture!  Gabe was NOT very amused!  Can you see the rug burn on his chin?  Yep, I have no idea how it happened but one day I noticed it.  Being 3, he jumps....thus FALLS A LOT....and I'm sure this is a result of one of his stunts!  Sooo cute!

I remember when Isabel was learning to walk (about 9 months), she did a face plant on the carpet and had rug burn on her nose!  LOL!  Of course, I HAD to take pics...but I can't remember where they're saved to!  When I find them, I'll share!

This'll be a short one.  I'm feeling slightly under-the-weather....fighting a cold.  It's all in my chest and I can't stop coughing....ick.  I hope the babies don't get sick.

Oh, and I'm afraid I've hit that road block...ya know, when the MoJo runs out....oh man.  Help!  What do you do to get outta that funk?

What are your plans for the weekend?  I've got to renew my ACLS skillz....Advanced Cardiac Life Support....it's gonna be sooooooo loooooong!  Ugh!

Thanks for visiting!  Love you all!

Hugs,

Mo

Game Over!

OF COURSE, I had to play with the Sketchy Thursdays 2/18/10 Sketch!  You should play along if you haven't yet!  I dunno what the prize is this week...I hardly ever do.  It's just too much fun to play with the sketches!

I also, for the first time, played over at Candy Shoppe Designs for this one and it's called the "Recipe for Love" Challenge!  Uh....fun fun FUN!  I love scrap recipes too!  Dunno what the prize is there either...if there is one....

Remember these Gabe photos?

I loved that I cut the photos out with my circle cutter...something I HARDLY ever utilize!

I've done some Etsy shopping!!!!  See that super-dee-duper cute pink heart with the lace impression?  Gorgeousness!  It was created by Beautiful Jessica/Euphoria and I bought it from her TOO CUTE Etsy Shop called Random Shenanigans!  I'll show you the rest of the goodies at the end of this post!

I LOVE the title on this one!  Ha ha!  GAME OVER!  I like to say that phrase or "Knocked Out!" when I turn around and "The Boy" is sleeping.  It's soooo cute!

The journaling reads "i LOVE my Gabriel, don't get me wrong...but some days, i like him better like this!"

Need I say more?

Look at that adorable Kool Aid mustache!  It's so cute cuz his lips poke out just a little when he sleeps.

He's got such a cute "sleeping face"...mine....NOT SO CUTE...sometimes my eyes are half open!!!  LOL!  Scary!  I bet you didn't know that! (This is an embarassing secret I don't really tell...FEEL PRIVILEGED!)

(For a supply list for this layout, check MY GALLERY.)

Okay!  Here are the Random Shenanigans!......

I can't wait to play with these babies!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE frogs....not real ones...those GROSS ME OUT!  Kinda like, I like real bananas...but not the candy bananas...oh, that's not really the same...and kinda dirty if you have a dirty mind.....NEVER MIND! (Okay, I'm leaving this stupid sentence in here cuz it's dang funny.)

sigh...on to more Random Shenanigans...look at these stars!!!  Uh--dore--uh--ble!!!

And I can't bear to use these...but they're sooo cool!  I think I'll use one for a mini book...hmmmm!

I've got more goodies in the mail from a couple Etsy folk!  I will share as they come in!  I can't wait to create with the embellishments that are on their way to me.....you'll see.....

Fun huh?  Okay, I've got a TON of things to share so I better get going on my post preparations!  What are you up to this week?

Hugs,

Mo

Enjoy Time Together Now

I've been a scrapping crazy woman!  Last week I took part in the S.W.A.K. Crop at Simply Obsessed and slammed out 7 creations!  Fun!  This was one of them.  I used my gorgeous December 2009 Kit from SO!  It's mostly Collage Press goodies!

But I also wanted to take part in the xoxOGirls challenge as well...my first time playing along.  You are to scraplift one or more layouts.  Just let them know who you lifted and that's your entry.  I think you get more chances to win the more people you scraplift.  Cool huh?

I lifed THIS ONE, by Karen Watson.  Such a great design!

Oh!  The sponsor is Random Shenanigans!  Fun!

Once again here are the Ugly Sisters.  I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

We do enjoy the time we have together, especially now that Emmy lives in Encinitas (CA).  I hope to visit this summer or fall again!  If I do, I hope to hook up with scrap friends near there!!!  Sarah D., I think you're North but I know one day I JUST HAVE TO MEET YOU!  And I know lots of my Pink Ninja's are Cali Girls!!!

If you live in Cali, tell me if you're near Encinitas, will ya?  If I plan now, I may just be able to visit y'all!

journaling: "Ugly Sister Picture 2009.  Since Christmas '08, 

we seem to be continuing the tradition.  I love my sisters...even when they're ugly!"

(For supply list CLICK HERE.)

So, don't forget to let me know if you're near Encinitas or San Diego!  My dream would be to meet as many of you beautiful people as I can!!!  I love you all!!!  Thanks for visiting!!!

Hugs,

Mo

Soulmate

Okay, I've stumbled across another challenge blog...yesssss!!!!  This one's pretty cool!  Um...and Ninja Master Ally is there too!  Sheesh...no wonder I think it's so super cool!  It's the Nerdy Victorious Scrapbookers....he he...cute, I know!  What I love is they do these freaking cool collages (you have GOT to check it out) and you draw inspiration from them whether it be in the design or colors or....whatever!  I'm loving that concept!  This is for their SECOND challenge, so hop on over and play along.

I also am taking part in the Swak Crop over at Simply Obsessed and I'm having a great time!  There are games and challenges so play along and get some scrapping done!  I created this layout using Challenge #1 where you are to pick from several conversation heart sayings.  I picked Soulmate.

And one of my soulmates is my dd Isabel.  She amazes me.  Here is the journaling:

 "My baby girl, my soulmate, my love and my life. You are the best of me and my weaknesses are your strengths. You're amazing!"

In the photos we are singing some songs from the Mama Mia soundtrack...which we love...he he!  I used a stinkload of stickles!!!!!  At the rate I'm going, Hubs is going to have to buy me another boxload of ink, stickles, and paint!  I've been dusting off a bunch of my stamps...I've neglected them for so long....I even felt so bad..for awhile there, I removed my "stamping with mo" title from the banner...ah hah!  Now it's back...the title I mean...oh...and the stamping!

Hope you enjoyed my share!  

Hugs,

Mo

All About MO!

He he....remember I had a secret??????  Maybe not....

But I have a fun thing to share!  It was a "you never know" attempt....as most of my DT app submissions are!!!  All I can say is if you don't make it.....KEEP BUGGING THEM!  He he!!!!
They might FINALLY CAVE IN!!!!

I am so honored to be designing for

 

All About Me Challenge Blog!  Wanna see who I'll be designing with?????  CLICK HERE!

I am so very excited to be a part of this wonderful challenge blog!!!  And I'm VERY excited to collaborate with all the talented scrappy gals on the DT!!!!  These ladies are coming up with some AWESOME things....stay tuned and play along!  Indulge in some "me time" and learn and grow through your scrappy addiction!!!

Here's a layout I did...it was SUPER QUICK...I got to play with lots of my papers in my Simply Obsessed Earth Love Kit (another one I'm hoarding)!  It has lotsa Cosmo Cricket goodness!

I scrapped one of my most FAVE topics...my beautiful girl!

Sorry to bail on you!  It's Tuesday morning and I've got to get to work for a lovely 7 am meeting followed by what I call "funky Tuesday" since all kinds of funkiness seems to go on at the Urgent Care clinic I work at!  Ugh!  Another motto of mine said most Tuesdays...."Okay everyone, we've met the FUNKY quota...no more funkiness allowed!"  Thank goodness my shift ends early today!  I'm soooo exhausted from working since Friday......it's been "FUNKY TUESDAY" EVERY DAY since then!

Lukalicious!

Here's my take on the latest Sketchy Thursday Sketch!  I used two photos...but in a different way!  I trimmed two photos down so they came together in a square. 

He he....Lukalicious is his geeky nickname!  LOL!  And NO that's NOT what I call him!

I used a tag I got from theschoollocker.com.  I put the flower over the hole of the tag so I could use it as a journaling spot.

Once again, I've used a kit from Simply Obsessed:  June Kit (2009) Jenni Bowlin & Graphic 45.  This kit is too cute! 

I've got a subscription from SO....I've loved the kits so far!  This particular one I got on sale for about 40% off a few months back!  It was an AWESOME deal!

The Simply Obsessed forum is very friendly and the up coming kits should be pretty cool as well!!!  So you should head over there and check them out!

I titled this layout "My Man".....my man ALL THE TIME!  "Mo's Man of the Week" may come and go...but this one sticks around!  He he! 

Well!  This one's a quickun!  I got TONS of laundry to do! Yuck!  I best get to workin'!

So, what do ya have planned for the weekend?  I'm hoping to take a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with the kiddies on Sunday....I hope it doesn't rain!  Hope you all have a great rest of the week!

Hugs,

Mo

{supplies: Jenni Bowlin Farmer's Wife Clothsline, blue textured cardstocks Bazzil, Graphic 45 Fashionista Bon Marche and Buttons A La Mode, tag by schoollocker..com, book page (June 2009 Simply Obsessed Kit), Jenni Bowlin cardstock Alpha Stickers Red Trim,  Jenni Bowlin Milk Cap Buttons, handmade paper butoon flower from Etsy Store Michelle's Embellishments - Michelle Lanning, asst red buttons (June 2009 Simply Obsessed Kit), 7 Gypsies Transparency, blue button (unknown manufacturer)}

Remembering the Butterflies.....sigh

He he...I get the giggles remembering how goofy my Hubby and I were in the beginning. I remember the butterflies in my stomach. That's what inspired this layout, along with the September layout to-be-jacked (by Vanessa) at Scrapjacked. Finally, I got to play along with these awesome gals!!!

There I am...goofy in love. Luke and I actually met a year prior to dating...both in different relationships. Then one day, everything was in line...and things happened..and they happened quickly. I remember the very first time I laid eyes on him. There wasn't anything super special like an instant attraction. I just remember that day for some reason and I remember looking at him. I was working as a bank teller and he was new. A week or 2 later, we met and worked together. Still no instant attraction...just a mutual like and respect for each other. I thought he was a nice guy. At the time, I had an affinity for jerks...so, of course, I wasn't instantly attracted to this nice guy...he he!

Anyway, about a year later the stars aligned and it was our time. I little over a year after that...we were married. And I'm gonna be geeky and say, one day I looked at him...and I just knew.

Well, here we are over 8 years later with 2 kids. Things are great...challenging at times...but I've accepted the fact that marriage is a challenge and definitely not as easy as I thought. You know how you can just unleash your worst at the ones you love the most???? Sometimes I'm such an ogre to this guy! Don't let the sweet smile fool you, I'm sure I can be a real you-know-what!

Bless this man for putting up with me! I was struck by a part of a poem I read and I used it for my journaling. It reminded me of that time in my life when I was drunk with love! It's so nice to remember and a good reminder of how lucky I am.

I used my August Kit from Simply Obsessed. Love that kit! Love em all! The kits are so in-sync with my tastes....girly, modern and vintagey...everything I love! My wallet has been resisting a new subscription...but I give in...because the October kit is awesome!!!!!

I was so relieved that this vinyl rub on worked out in the end. I was holding my breath the whole time!!!! First, it seemed to get lost in all the pattern because of the color...but then I added the Distressed Stickles and then the....BAM!...happened...you know what I mean? The feeling you have when you know it worked out.

I added more of it to the chip board letters. Me LOVE it!!!!

Well, there's my love story! Today is my Saturday, so I hope to blog visit and forum chat as well as scrap and read a little from book 4 of The Black Dagger Brotherhood books!

Tomorrow I go to the dentist.....GRIMACE!!!! Wish me luck! Lets just say....I love candy and all that is sugary and bad for my teeth!!! Have a good week lovely ladies!

Hugs,

Mo

textured card stock Bazzil, pp by Lily Bee - French Couture (Tailored, Handmade and Paris), chip borad alphabet - worn grid by Scenic Route, die-cut journaling tag - collage cuts - knave of hearst by Collage Press, butterfly stickers - by Brenda Walton - Dollhouse Florals by K & Company, twill teal ribbon by May Arts, chip board butterflies - Madeline Butterfly by Brenda Walton for K & Company, leaf pin by Maya Road, 1 cream vinyl damask - Crystal Brown Crafts, buttons by Foof Ala, yellow ink by Clearsnap, Distress Stickles in Antique Linen by Ranger, white sequins

Wow! I STAMPED......ON A CARD!

For a while now, I've neglected my stamps! I'm on this scrapbooking kick right now! Can't seem to stamp or make cards...so I'm soooo glad I had an opportunity to do this for the Simply Obsessed Crop!

The challenge was to pick a quote and use it on the card. This is what I came up with!

I used that Perfect Pearls stuff...I think that's what it's called. I gooped it on the chipboard heart (by Stampin' Up!).

My Fiskars cutter blade is dull...see the edge, but I liked it! I've since changed the blade out, but kept the old dull one for use when I want that raggedy look at the edges! I can't seem to throw anything away these days! HELP!

I used some thickers I got on sale for $2!!!! Yup! I shoulda bought the whole stinkin' rack! Oh well. I still managed to drop $150 on a buncha stuff....everything was %50 off at the Paper Zone near my house (they were moving). Wooohooo!

The pp is Lime Rickey! And the stamp is by Provo! If you have any questions on what I've used...don't hesitate to email me! I'm short on blogging time these days, so I'm cutting out the materials lists that I usually do. I'm not sure everyone gets any use out of them, so PLEASE feel free to email me on any questions and I'd be happy to answer them via email!

HAPPY SATURDAY! On the agenda today, we're hanging out with my sis who's visiting from California. And maybe hanging in Seattle on Sunday going to the aquarium and possibly another trip to the zoo! We'll see!

What are YOU planning to do!?

Hugs,

Mo

WE HAVE A WINNER! And a FUNNY FACE!

Sorry everyone! Been doing some end of summer cleaning and school shopping....as you know...busy busy busy! Thankfully, we're just about done! Phew!

Been also busy getting some layouts done during the Simply Obsessed Greatest Crop On Earth! There are some super fun challenges, so if you're needing some inspiration. GO HERE for the master list of challenges!

So, over the next few days, I'll have some projects to share! I've only got time to post 1 today, because I've got to get a few work hours in! I dunno, an overcast day might mean a busy day at the Walk-In-Clinic! Work day, go easy on me!!!! No full moon, I hope...nothing wacky please!

Here's layout of my cousin. He's sooooooo stinkin cute! He's 6 now! I absolutely love this kid. He LOVES art and is always asking to watch me while I scrapbook! He thinks it soooo cool! When I pick him up from school, he's always got paint all over his hands and clothes...sometimes his hair! Look at that dimple!

I made this out of one of the Simply Obsessed Kits! It's full of Lime Rickey stuff!. The Chipboard wasn't part of the kit, although it's Lime Rickey too. AND the kit is on sale today! They were having a special kit on sale every day.

This kit is actually $15 TODAY!!! Yah! I think you can also purchase the other kits that were on sale earlier in the week! So hurry and pop over there! Here's a link to help you HERE!

Close up of the title...done with thickers!

I love the embellies in this kit! Sooooo cute!

Okay, on to the winner!

So! The winner of the goodies from the Simply Obsessed Blog Hop is.........

LINDSAY!

Lindsay said...

"WOWZA girlie! You have been super busy! Your LOs and cards are just too much fun - love the one about "Lady" - such a great story behind the title! TFS!!!! :)"
Thanks for stopping by Lindsay! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Sorry I've been slackin' on my blog visiting!!!! I've also been VERY busy with some potty training!!!!! Wish us luck! Yes, HARD WORK! Maybe he'll be done by the time he's 3 (in almost exactly 3 months). We're having problems with #2...he doesn't like doing it on the toilet.....cuz we all know how comfortable standing and pooping in your pants is! LOL!
Hugs,
Mo