Happy 8th Anniversary to my Prince

Hello y'all... today I just want to take a minute to say

Happy Anniversary to the best husband any girl could ask for!!

 

We have been married now for 8 years and have gone through a lot of highs and a lot of lows. While most of my friends and family supported our relationship due to the "difficulties" at hand... some said we would never last. Well, if this marriage has taught me anything it would be that TRUE LOVE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH ANYTHING!!! You know the saying.. what doesn't kill ya makes you stronger.. well, we keep getting stronger and stronger!! Sometimes it seems as thought we have been married forever and when we sit down and look at the number 8 .. it really isn't that long. I am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with my PRINCE!! I LOVE YOU ROGER and am super happy that you chose me as your LAST wife :) 

 

Sept 25, 2005

 

Here is the card I made for him.

Recipe:

Lovebug Creations:  Augusta Ribbon

Kinderstampo :  Vintage Love stamps

Prima: Love Letter Kit

Burlap

Lace

Pearls

 

Here is "OUR" song... :)

 

Thank you for stopping by. Tell your mate you love them every day and remember.. it's the little things that matter the most!!! 

Happy Anniversary honey :)

 

All my love...

Tanya

 

 



Happy Birthday Zeni!!!

Hello y'all and welcome to my blog!! You certainly picked a great day to visit! You see, today we celebrate a WONDERFUL lady's birthday and I am super excited to call her a very good friend!! Be sure to pop over to her blog >> HERE   and leave some birthday wishes for her!!

 

Happy Birthday Zeni!!!

 

Recipe:

Lovebug Creations :  Sunflower Ribbon

SU : Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Designer Paper

Jaded Blossom : Sweet Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Cuttlebug Folder Swirls

Punches

 

So... Zeni, I hope you have a birthday as amazing as you are!! Thanks for being such an AWESOME friend!! I am super happy to have you in my life!! Love ya toots!!!

 

Thank you all for visiting my blog and be sure to go visit ZENI !!!

 

Hugs,

Tanya

 

 

 

 

 



Something Wicked Blog Hop

Welcome to the Something Wicked This Way Comes LBC New Release and Blog Hop!!   Prepare to be scared out of your PJ’s and rush to your crafty zones for comfort as you check out the amazing “wicked” projects that the LoveBug Creations CT has designed for the enjoyment of Halloween!

If you arrived here from Lovebug Creations .. then you haven't missed and thing and are on the right track!! If you just stopped by.. click the LBC link and see the WICKED projects Pam and Kim made!! 

First LBC wants to thank CT Connie for creating the Wicked Blog Hop Button. It’s witches and pumpkins and things that go bump in the night featured here and to celebrate the treat giving event, LBC wants to share some new products with our crafty pals. Visit our online store HERE

Sneak Peek
Some of our designers will be showing off some of the NEW Mama's Mesh colors that will be hitting the store soon so keep your eyes peeled for them!!!

The Wicked Release

First we have some eye-popping solid Rumple Ribbon in three new yummy colors – Purple People Eater, Harvest Moon, and Monster Skin; these colors also have a Mardi Gras palette too, so grab them quickly before they disappear into the night of fright!

Say hello to the "Fright Night" Collection

And for the fun of “something wicked” we’re unveiling a limited collection of Rumple Ribbon called “Halloween Grunge”; there are six colors of vintage blends to give your projects the perfect Wicked Factor.  Only a select number of these have been created so when they’re gone, they’re gone! All six colors are included in this special collection.

A Wicked Deal 

For the duration of the hop (September 7-8) there will be a freebie with purchase –

1. Spend $15 before shipping and you will receive 2 free yards of White edged with Black Rumple Ribbon!

2. Spend $25 before shipping and you will receive 2 free yards each of White edged with Black Rumple Ribbon, Black Edged with White, and Red Edged With Black Rumple Ribbon!!!

Now... onto my wicked projects!!
Up first are some lil lollipop brooms!! I found the tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers and you can see the instructions HERE. They were sooo super easy!!

Recipe:
Silhouette File for the spider, pumpkin, ghost
Lovebug Creations : Ribbon :Harvest Moon, Purple People Eater, Monster Skin
Stampin Up Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Chocolate
Helmar: 450 and Zap Dots
White and Black Cardstock
brown paint for splatters on broom
Google Eyes
dum dum pops

Next are my "spooky" tubes!! They were sure easy!! This was another Splitcoast Stampers tutorial you can find HERE.  

Recipe:
Lovebug Creations : Ribbon: Halloween Grunge and Purple People Eater
Jaded Blossom : Test Tubes (1.5" circle punch for the tube)
Kinderstampo: Stamp: "Vintage Halloween"
Helmar: Zap Dots & 450
Silhouette Store: Images 
All paper from scraps :) 

And.. DRUM ROLL PLEASE....... My FAVORITE PROJECT Yet....
My sweet lil guy, Colton, ROCKIN the bat mask tied back with LBC Grunge ribbon!! You can find this ribbon and all the others I have used HERE!!!! This mask and MANY other can be found at Silhouettes online store!! (sorry.. cute kid is NOT for sale)

THE WICKED BLOG CANDY ALERT

If you’d like a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to use at our LBC online store, do the following:

1. Like our FB page and leave a fright note saying you’re stopping by from the hop

LBC Facebook Page

2. Become a fan of each CT and leave a fright note – we all want to be acknowledged for creating something “Wicked”

Your next stop is Stephanie!! I'm sure she has something WICKED for you!! 

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 10 on the LBC blog… ……happy haunting!!

The Wicked Line-Up

Pamela and Kim  
Tanya HERE

Stephanie NEXT 

Stacey

Dawn Rene

Kathy

Christine

Connie

Dorcas

Dawn Mercedes

Katie

Ellen

Thank you for joining in the hop and have a wicked weekend. Have a WICKED WEEKEND!! 

Hugs,
Tanya 

Birthday Gift For Colton's Teacher

 Hello again!! I know.. I know.. it has been forever since I have posted but I HAVE been crafting.. a bit. hehe...  Colton's teacher's birthday was August 14 so I'm a lil slow at posting this, but here nonetheless. :)  Her favorite flower is a daisy so I attempted on making one using a file from the Silhouette Store.

Colton helped me pick the colors as he said "all girls love pink mom" so.. we went with pink and yellow. 

There is a little color in the frame as it started out black. I LOVE how it came out. The sentiment in the frame is from the Silhouette Store and the stamp from Jaded Blossom. The AWESOME Chevron ribbon is from Lovebug Creations Fun Footz "Fresh and Fruity" Collection. Isn't it awesome? 

For more project ideas or to check out the other awesome products they offer, go visit their online store HERE!!!!

Thank you for stopping by and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ms. Kim!!! 

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Paper Hoarders Beach/ Vacation Theme Challenge

Hey y'all and welcome back. I have a short post for ya today. 

A Paper Hoarder gal wanted to do a challenge to get everyone a lil motivated. She chose a beach/ vacation theme and added : Use blue and yellow papers; burlap and/or twine; and shells. Well, no beach here in Kentucky, so... I decided to make a cute lil purse from SVG Cuts. They had a promotion last week and the purse I am showing was a freebie. 

Recipe:

Purse File: SVG CUTS

Paper: American Crafts: Heatwave 

Twine: The Twinery "Caribbean"

Silhouette Store: Shell

Studio G : Glitter Glue

chalk 

Thanks for stopping by. If you would like to join our Paper Hoarders Face Book group... Please send a request. 

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Kinder Camp has officially begun!!!

 So, the reality of my "baby"going to Kindergarten is finally kicking in. Today started the 6 day (3 hours a day) Kinder Camp at my son's Elementary School. This, to me, is a BRILLIANT idea!!! Many of you have followed my son's "life" thru my blog and know of the trials and tribulations he has had. You have also seen the triumphs and progress he has made. ALL of these have played a huge role in WHO he is and how ready he is for Kindergarten. 

Kinder Camp is for our lil people who transition to Kindergarten. They learn the NEW routine as well as the teacher and her expectations. They will see who some of their NEW friends are as well as some old friends. Of course, not every new Kindergartner will be there for these 6 days so... more to meet on the first day of school. (Aug

What do we, as parents worry about? For me, since I have taken my lil guy to school and picked him up the past 3 years.. he will now ride the bus. Need I say any more? LOL.. I worry he will freak out by the "unknown"!! Which, of course, scares me. Things like.. which bus does he get on? Where does he go when he gets to the school? How does he know when to stay and when to leave? I also worry about him falling asleep on the bus after a long day ( ALL day) and me freaking out when he doesn't get off the bus. 

THESE are issues that Kinder Camp help prevent.. which I am SOOOOO Thankful for!!! Of course, we have 4 other kiddos and have been through this before. :)  I have to say tho.. this is the FIRST time they have had Kinder Camp!!!  I am so thankful to live in the school district I do. I am thankful for the bus drivers taking extra care of our little ones .. for the teachers who love my kids as if they are mommy ( and who punish when they need it!! Hey, let's be real here.. if the teachers don't when the bad deed is done.. most of the time the child has forgotten what he/she even did wrong to begin with!! I always say.. if my kids are NOT mad at me at LEAST once a week.. I'm not doing my job as a PARENT!!! ) 

So.. I've rambled enough. Here are some pictures from this morning. 

I made Colton a lil card and put it in his shorts pocket. He was THRILLED!! Bear/apple image by PPBN.

He is ready to go!! 

He is a SHOE lover!! He told me I had to take a photo of his shoes. LOL 

What a GORGEOUS day.. bus is here!!! 

Ms.Brewer was kind enough to let me take a pic. He is ready to go!! 

And.. He's OFF!! Have a GREAT day buddy!!! 

So.. now the question is.. what do I do with my time until he gets home? Clean ? Craft?  Sit with my house phone and cell phone.. just in case?? LOL We shall see... 

Thank you all for visiting. Sending sweet hugs to those who are sending their little ones off as I am. :)  We WILL get thru this.. hehe.. 

Hugs, 

Tanya 

End of year Teacher Gifts

Hey y'all.. sorry this is so late!! My son's last day of pre-school was May 20th and I have been busy with other projects and kiddos since then!! Here are the teacher gifts I made. I put them in a collage so this post wouldn't be so pic heavy!! 

After a few trial and errors, I figured out the shirts and cups. I really like how they turned out. I wanted to make something they could use and would keep for a bit.. not just throw away. 

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget about the special teachers in our kids' lives!! They truly are worth every second of time spent making them something special!! 

Enjoy your summer!!!

Hugs, 

Tanya