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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 40

What a fun and fuzzy time we had! We went to Fritz's family reunion and it was just about perfect. We meet some wonderfully fantastic poodles and some pretty great people too.

Week 40: Art Impressions Dogs Poodle

Monday, December 28, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 39


Logan and I went to Memphis this week to see his BB and to see some friends. Fritz went with us and was a great traveler. Logan played pool for the first time and was pretty good. Fritz took a ride in the convertable and rocked his doggles!

Week 39: Simon Says Stamp All Boy & Prismacolor pencils

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 38

We had a great time camping at Oak Mountain. I know there could have been more pictures, but we really were cought up enjoying our time together.

Week 38: Kelly Purkey Happy Camper

Monday, December 14, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 37

Ok, I was a bad Project Lifer this week. While we didn't do a lot, I didn't take pictures of the things we did do. However I did get pics of our Ben & Jerry's problem. :)

Week 37: Technique Tuesday Life in Pictures by Ali Edwards, No Picture, & Icing on the Cake

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 36

We had a really relaxing, do nothing week. The only exciting thing this week is Fritz passed his puppy class! He is such a handsome, smart baby. We are so in love with him.

Week 36: Xcut Dogs

Friday, December 11, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 35


Back to the beach! This time Fritz was old enough to get in the water; he wasn't sure that was a good thing. I went to the Flora-Bama for the first time! We had such a great time with the family! Big thanks to Anna for inviting us.

Week 35: Inkadinkado Bird Assortment, Prismacolor pencils

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 34

We took a little working vacation this week. Fritz stayed in a hotel for the first time and also had his first dog park visit. He made a new friend and seemed to have a blast! We also did our part to save the world! We're cool like that.

Week 34: Eat Cake Graphics Mushroom, Tim Holtz Lost and Found, Prismacolor pencils

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 33

One of the things I love about Logan is he always makes me laugh, and he doesn't mind if I share it! He rocks! Tam is so sweet to go get pedicures with me, even if we are only going camping. It was Fritz's first time in the camper and he was really good! He had his first swim, I'm not sure if he liked it but I think he eventually will. He also had his first ride in the convertable, he is fearless!

Week 33: Inkadindado Birds Galore, Prismacolor pencils

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 32

We had a pretty relaxing week with rainbows and beautiful sunsets. I made my first homemade blueberry pie (with fresh blueberries.) Tam and Logan loved it! Fritz practiced wearing his Doggals for when he rides in the convertable; he did really great leaving them alone. It was a really good week with the family.

Week 32: Inkadinkado Patterned Birds & Bugs, Tombow markers 133, 443, & 673

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 31

Every day we are so proud of Logan, but this week our pride hit new hights! This week Logan bought his own car all by himself! He has always wanted a Kia Soul and with his new job he was able to get one! I love my kid.

Week 31: Project Life Cinnamon Edition, Simon Says Stamp Lifes Journey

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 30

This week Fritz and I went to work a couple of days! He is so good when we are out and about! Also, Tam bought me some Disney Villian Vans! My first pair of Vans and they couldn't be more perfect for me!!!

Week 30: We R Memory Keepers Friends Furever Furry Friends, Inkadinkado Halloween Trails, Orange Wink of Stella

Monday, October 5, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 29

Happy Birthday Logan!!! Our amazing son turned 24 this week; he is truly my pride and joy! We got to spend the day together and we just hung out and listened to his 1st Ipod, I can't believe it still works! We are also saving the world one turtle at a time. And Nafia is finally playing with Fritz! My navigators fell asleep on our way to the beach, but we got there. Makes you wonder what my wish on the wall at the Hangout was, doesn't it?!?

Week 29: Stampendous Birthday Brackets and Prismacolor pencils

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 28



Things to do this week: Love Fritz, Hug Fritz, Hold Fritz, just watch Fritz be awesome!

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 27


What an exciting week! We found a little bird on her nest at Tam's mom's then when we got home we had 5 little birds sleeping each night on our porch! They where here for almost a month. We got to visit with JP, Stephanie, and Ollie. We love their little family! And...Fritz came home this weekend! He is pratically perfect!!! I love my sweet boy and he has stolen my heart already! #princefritzthiefofhearts

Week 27: Art Impressions Dogs! Poodle, Paper Smooches wise dies Paw Print

Friday, September 4, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 26


This week rocks! Logan bought me some Skylanders, just because. He's so sweet. Also, Saturday was our 18 year/1 year anniversary! I have to say I got two amazing anniversay presents! One, the Supreme Court made same sex marriages legal throughout the United States no matter what state you live in! I never thought this would happen in my lifetime. Two, Tammy got me a Standard Poodle puppy! I have always wanted a Standard! He comes home next weekend! This was a beautiful week!

Week 26: Lawn Fawn Hedgehugs

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

J's Card


We all have those friends that we love dearly but just don't get to see enough. I wanted to wish my (lives too far away) friend a happy day and couldn't resist these happy yellow and pinks.

J's Card: Hampton Art stamps. Kelly Purkey's Phone die, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, & Squeezed Lemonade, Pretty Pink Posh Springtime Mix sequins, and Recollections beads

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Happy Birthday

Today was my son's birthday! I could go on and on about how proud we are of him, how thankful we are that he's our son, and how much we love him but there are just not enough words. However, I did make him a card. :) I hope he has a wonderful day.
Logan's Card: Neat & Tangled Talk Bubble Die, Lawn Fawn Yeti, Set, Go, Simon Says Stamp Birthday Messages, Hero Arts Live it Up, Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Shabby Shutters, Cracked Pistachio,
Peacock Feathers, Distress Markers Black Soot, Festive Berries, Old Paper, Antique Linen, Shabby Shutters, Pretty Pink Posh, Fancy Pants Designs and Recollections sequins.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Project Life ~Week 25



Awesome week! We went down to Mom & Pop's for the weekend. While we were there we redid our little camper. It was so much fun and it looks fantastic. It now has a rustic-glam look that I love! A huge thanks to Mom & Pop for all their help. Now to get ready to go camping!

Week 25: Inkadinkado Road Trip, Prismacolor pencils

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Project Life ~Week 24

You'll never guess what I did this week! Yes, I painted again. I went to my mom's and painted her kitchen a beautiful buttery yellow. We painted her utility room orange and a melon color. They look great! We also had to take some pictures of the beautiful sky.

Week 24: Ditto stamps, Studio g stamp, Lawn Fawn Blue Skies and Life is Good, Prismacolor pencils, and Gamsol

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 23

A relaxing week. I only made Tam work once this week! :) The rest of the time she got to spend with Fred. I enjoyed some time outside with my flowers...and some busy bees!

Week 23: Hero Arts Sparkle Clear "L," Basic Grey Gracious Bitsy, Prismacolor pencils, and Wink of Stella

Monday, June 29, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 22

Continuing our Ohio travels! We went to see Terri this week and met Liza & her girls. We had so much fun making paper flowers with the girls! We also saw 5 beavers in a field and had to take pictures; we saw lots of beautiful nature on this trip. We had great food while we were here. City Barbeque, the Northstar Cafe, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream! We then went to Jacque & Jimmy's and had an amazing steak! While there Tammy & I got our "for good" tattoos, of course I had to embellish mine! What an awesome trip!

Week 22: Studio g

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 21




Tammy & I drove our 1989 Toyota Celica GT Convertiable to Toledo, Ohio this week! We hung out with the kids, built earthquake safe "buildings" and paper airplains that could fly, painted bedrooms, and read sidewalks! We have missed these babies so much and had a wonderful time hanging out with all of them. (We even looked at some houses for sale...just in case.) What a wonderful visit! By the time we make it home we will have driven 1,758 miles!

Week 21: Lawn Fawn Flying By, Prismacolor pencils

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 20

Such a wonderful week. Tammy brought me flowers and the whole house smells like Magnolias and Roses. We also went to Do Dah Day on Saturday. We had so much fun, even in the rain. We saw some of the cutest dogs and bought a few doggie surprises too.

Week 20: Penny Black Doggone Sweet, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Friday, June 26, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 19

This was a week about Tammy and her friends. :) Sophie just loves her and of course Fred doesn't really like anyone but her. However that's ok because Tammy seems to feel the same way about him.

Week 19: Tim Holtz Bird Crazy, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 18

What a lovely weekend. Our first camping trip of 2015. We had over 15 deer walk pretty much through our campsite, so cool. I believe that our camper had the best security system in the park. While we were camping apparently Roxy had a photo shoot. Isn't she cute? Love when my Irises start blooming, so pretty.

Week 18: Avery Elle Storybook, Inkadinkado Road Trip, Lawn Fawn Life is Good, Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Friday, May 15, 2015

Project Life ~ Week 17

Oh. My. Gosh. We got to meet Jack Hanna this week!!! He has been one of my heros for 33 years and I have no words for how wonderful it was to meet him. We went to a Birmingham Zoo charity event and he was the speaker. He is just a doll. Bucket List checked. We also went to a wedding at the sweetest little barn, just beautiful. On the way we got to stop at the falls in Gadsden. There's only one way to top off a week like this...Krispy Kreme Donuts.

Week 17: Hero Arts I Love my Dog

Thursday, May 14, 2015

T's Mom's Mother's Day Card


Another Mother's Day card, you can never have too many moms.

T's Mom's Card: Tim Holts Distress Markers Weathered Wood, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Crushed Olive, Wplus9 Unforgettable, Lawn Fawn Jessie's ABCs, Wink of Stella

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Mom's Card




I had to wait till all our mom's had gotten their cards before I could share these. :) I hope all the moms out there had a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.

M's Card: Basic Grey Archaic Boulder paper, Memory Box Fairy Flower, Poppy Stamps Grand Madison Arched Window, Lawn Fawn Into the Woods mixed sequins, Mocha sequins

M's Envelope: Technique Tuesday Provwence Capital Letters Large, VersaMark, Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Faded Jeans, Peeled Paint

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

M & K Wedding



 
 



We had a wedding to go to and wanted to give the couple something that was handmade. This has got to be one of my favorite cards I've ever made. Hope they have a long, happy wedded life.

Card: Bazzill 6x6 Kraft & Gold cardstock, Mama Elephant Bountiful Blessings, Memory Box Grapevine Wreath die, gold, silver & white sequins, and gold Stickles

Envelope: Mama Elephant Bountiful Blessings, DCWV template, and gold Stickles

Tag: Mama Elephant Bountiful Blessings and recollections gold sequins

Bag: Technique Tuesday Big Timber Meadow Capital Letters, Tombow ABT 743, and gold Stickles

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Project Life 2015 ~ Week 16

A slow but fun week. When I went to get my hair done this week I made a new friend. Andy is 4 months old and spent my whole appointment with me. Tam & I had a great date night at Cypress Inn (one of my favorite places.) On Saturday Mom & I went to Urban Decay's Master Class! We had so much fun and got lots of goodies. When we were done there we went to lunch with Tam and her mom. Afterwards we saw the biggest dragonfly I have ever seen. It was bigger than my hand and so pretty.

Week 16: Technique Tuesday Growing Wild

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

J's Card


I'm running a bit late getting things on here, but finally here it is. I wanted to make a really soft, pretty card for Tam's Mom's birthday and this Memory Box die helped make it happen. I love Memory Box dies and I hope to have time to play around with some of my others soon. I really like making shaker cards!

J's Card: Basic Grey Fresh Cuts paper, Memory Box Frangia Bouquet, Spellbinders Labels 9, Simon Says Stamp Birthday Messages & It's Your Birthday, Tim Holtz Distress Markers, Simon Says Stamp Metallic Mixed Colors, Recollections microbeads, Stickles Star Dust, Wink of Stella Clear