Happy Belated Thankgiving 2011!!

Just want to say how thankful I am for my faith, family, friends, followers, and views.  Praying that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was safe shopping on Black Friday :). 

I made these cards for Thanksgiving 2011. 

Card Elements

- Burt orange and yellow paper from ARC

- Beige script paper from Recollections

- Pie cut with Cricut Expression and Gypsy from Thanksgiving cartridge

- Thanksgiving stamp by Paper Inspirations. 

A Gift from Above -Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids - by author Sharon Jaynes

Good Morning, just wanted to share with you some great information I received this morning listening to a program called Focus on the Family. On the broadcast, Author Sharon Jaynes shared some of her life story and some great tips in here book Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids.  

If you are interested in listening click here. Also in the today's spotlight section, Sharon Jaynes has put together some advice and suggestions to help us Moms out.  

I know for me I needed this.  There are days as a domestic engineer (Stay at Home Mom) I feel like I have fallen short in many areas.  I am thankful I serve a God that fills me with his love and fills in where I mess up at.  My prayer is for the parents, especially Moms, that the broadcast speaks to your heart and lets you know how precious you are. 

 Thank you again for letting me share. 
A Gift from Above - Read Proverbs 31. 

Fasting is Officially Over!!

Hello everyone, just wanted to give an update on how my fast went.  I would love to say that I stuck to it 100%, but I would not be telling the truth. I am happy to say that my spirit, mind, and body are more open to what God has for me.  I did lose 13 unexpected pounds and received more energy than before.  Since I was not able to stuff my stomach with cake and crackers, I did have some emotional days.  God revealed to me that I am an emotional eater.  Ouch!!  

So now that the fast is officially over the key question is: Will I still continue to make healthier food choices? I would like to ask for those who do pray, to pray that I do make healthier food choices. Food and exercise is one of the areas of my life that I fall short in. 

I know that when we are weak, God is strong. 

 Thank you again for letting me share.  

A gift from above and Elijah's first grade class memory verse- 

My help comes from the Lord!  Psalms 121:2

First sketch challenge for Page Maps, Express the Moment

Hello everyone.  I have decided to enter into a sketch challenge for the first time ever, at Pagemaps.  It is an awesome website to go to for ideas, contests,templates, and much more.  Here is the sketch from Pagemaps 

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Here is my interpretation of the sketch:

Here are some of the embellishments up close.  The flowers I made out of a scallop punch!!

I choose to journal in the spider web!!

Thank you again for letting me share. 
A Gift from Above and from Elijah's first grade class memory verse -
The Lord indeed will give what is good.  Psalms 85:12a

Happy Happy Thursday!!

Hello everyone.  Happy Thursday to all.  

This week is a very unique week because I am participating in a prayer and fast for my church, The Champion Center of Las Vegas.  Each year, corporately as a church, we come together by praying and fasting for 40 days.  I choose to pray and fast, from flour and sugar, starting 9/19/11 and ending 10/28/11.  The biggest challenge has been the slight headache and hunger. I know this to shall pass, with each day being easier than the day before. 
The amazing opportunity has been praying that the Lord feeds my spirit the way my stomach wants to be feed. I have also been praying for a vision for my life, my husband, my family, my church, and for my creativity.  I am just so excited to see what God has instore!!

Also this weekend my kids and I ventured off to one of our close friend's house, Micheals!!  my oldest Isiah sat outside the store and read his book he was so interested in, while Elijah, Josiah, and I went into the store. Micheals was offering a free birthday card make and take.  Here is Elijah's:

Here is mine:

Thank you again for letting me share. Gift from above -
Luke 1:37 For with God nothing will be impossible!!

It has been awhile!! Happy Monday!!

Hello everyone. Yes, it has been awhile.  Hope everyone is having a bless day.  A lot has gone on since July 2011.  Here are some highlights!!

The biggest bitter/sweet highlight has been that SCHOOL IS BACK IN!! I miss my two older boys while they are attending school, but I have time to focus on my purpose in life and what God has in store for me.  I also get to spend more one on one time with my youngest son and to be CREATIVE!!  :)  

Another great event that happened about 3 weeks ago, I hosted my first Stampin Up party!!.  I would like to thank everyone that came for support and entered into my creative world!!  Thank you to my good friend Lisa who was the Stampin Up Demonstrator and Erlinda for the executive support.  If you are interested in Stampin Up products check out Lisa's site @   http://cricutmomof2.blogspot.com/

I received a journal kit for being a hostess.  I just finished decorating it, hope you like it!!  



Another big event that happened just a week ago, I won blog candy for the first time EVER, on my friend Erlinda's blog. I am excited to create and share something with this wonderful stamp set from Stampin Up!!

Check out Erlinda's blog @  http://www.stampinwitheerlinda.blogspot.com/  . She has amazing talent!!

Last but not least, I had an remarkable time at the Craft Social this past Saturday, here in Las Vegas. There was creativity everywhere!!  I was able to make some "make and takes" from some crafty divas.  Here is a 12 by 12 layout created by Erlinda. 

Here are some of the creative divas that was represented at the Craft Social:

Vicky and Annie  @  http://kreation-korner.blogspot.com/
Lisa @  http://cricutmomof2.blogspot.com/
 Erlinda @  http://www.stampinwitheerlinda.blogspot.com/
 Cecy @  http://cecygarcia.blogspot.com/
 Terri @  http://teriathearttohome.blogspot.com/

Once again thank you for letting me share.  Here is gift to leave you with - Romans 8:31
Remember if God is for us, who can be against us!! 

Semi Annual Craft Social Event

If you live in the Las Vegas Area

Please join us for our Semi Annual Craft Social Event! Make and Takes, Prizes, Shopping with multiple Vendors, Raffles and much more.

Learn new techniques with experienced craft instructors. Free Admission and Parking.

Don't miss out, RSVP today at http://www.meetup.com/Kreation-Korner/events


See attached Flier to the event.

Visit our blogs for more details.....

Vicky & Annie @ http://kreation-korner.blogspot.com/

Teri @ http://teriathearttohome.blogspot.com/

Erlinda @http://stampinwitheerlinda.blogspot.com/

Cecy @ http://cecygarcia.blogspot.com/



Lisa @ http://cricutmomof2.blogspot.com/