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Merry Christmas!

Found this card at a flea market in Fort Worth and scanned it in.  I can't wait to use it in a project but for now... A very Merry Vintage Christmas to ya'll and to all a good night.

Three Wise Women

THREE WISE WOMEN WOULD HAVE...

asked for directions,

arrived on time,

helped deliver the baby,

cleaned the stable,

made a casserole,

brought practical gifts,

and there would have been

PEACE ON EARTH.

Christmas Cactus

About 11 years ago, a student named Haley gave me this cactus.  I put it in my window and now it blooms.  Just like her.

Lynette's scrapbook room

Look at her 12 X 12 printer and card stock!

I bought the saying on the wall but have yet to put it on the wall.  Maybe in 2011.

This photo just makes me sooooo happy.

Love the stamps on the wall.





It sounded like a good idea...

Okay....it sounded like a good idea. 

John and I volunteered and got trained to man the police department watch tower.  I got the radio and the key from the police station.  I got into the watch tower.  I did my hour long shift.  AND then I found out I was locked in the tower.  I had to call for assistance and two police cars came to unlock me.  I quickly and quietly removed my name from the volunteer list.

I sold my art...

I sold my first art pieces. 

I donated them to GONPH for a fundraiser for the life shelter and they raised $75. 

I am so proud.

My messy desk

I never made a mistake in my life.

 I thought I did once, but I was wrong.

-Charles Schulz

Chirstmas medallion

Went to a fabulous class on paper medallions

at the Craft Scrapper and learned how to do this. 

It is so easy. 

So last weekend, I got all the Christmas junk

 that has been on my desk and hot glued it all down. 

I gave it as a Christmas present. 

 I have stuff to make a baby one for the many baby showers I attend. 

teaching a second generation

This is my 16th year teaching and this is my former student, Michelle and her son. 

 Can you believe I am teaching another generation?

Santa Cop

Sometimes I get focused on his flaws--but here is John helping carry out toys at Santa Cop. 

This is his SEVENTH year to volunteer.  I love you!

I-35 Campy

She loves traveling I-35.  She sleeps in my lap almost all the entire time. 

Notice her cute sweater. 

My Mom is so proud!

So some times the holidays get so busy and crazy and life just happens and I just don't have time to put up my Christmas tree and decorations but not this year...And my Mom is so proud and happy.

Bought a new tree.  Yes, It is smaller but it is prelit and has the branches that are hinged.  Yes, I know there are no ornaments but this is a start, right?  Now to go threw my three tubs of ornaments.

Notice the three stockings; John, Jana, and Baby Campy.

Mrs. Quinius's Angels.  I bought one every year.  I am so sorry she is not with us anymore. 
I guess she stopped making angels and turned into one. 

By the front door...

Found this Santa at a Craft Fair.  If you look close you can see where Baby Campy chewed a hole.

Love the table with the Santas on it.

Black Christmas Tree

Forget the blue Christmas! 

Or my love of a pink tree!

Here is my friend Nicki's black Christmas tree.  It is soooo cool. I got her a wild ornament for Christmas.

Pink at Christmas!

Why am I addicted to pink at Christmas?

Martin Bible.

In 1966, Ray and Lucy Martin gave Steve and Sue Martin a bible for Christmas.  And here is the letter that went with it.

May a Mother and Father's blessing go with this Bible

wherever it may find a home;

be it a shanty or a palace.

  May the walls of this home enfold happiness,

 love, and little childres' laughter.

  May it record many happy events,

 large and small

and only the ending of fully lived lives.

  All our love and blessings,

 Mom and Dad  Dec. 25, 1966.

Huge Weekend...

I had a great weekend and it isn't over yet.  But I made a choice.  Mimi asked me to fly with her to Rio de Janerio.  I thought about it but the tickets looked good going but not coming back.  I wanted to go but I knew that my heart would be with all the things I missed.  And now I know I made the right decision....

Thursday night, was a fundraiser for Arlington Life Shelter-A Home for the Holidays.  The cookie sale raised over $2,000.  WOW!

So Friday night, I helped host the school office party.  Wow!  We had thirty people there and they all played Wacky Santa.  It is so much fun to love the people at your work place.

On Saturday, I drove down to Waxahachie and made a paper medallion.  I can't believe how beautiful and easy this creation is.  I know there are lots in my future for all the holidays.  Thanks Crafty Scrapper.

Then off to HRBC and their production of It's a Wonderful life.  The dinner was so good a full of carbs that I slept during the second half.  I blamed it on the meal but it might have been the cheese cake. 

Now off to volunteer at the mall, (No shopping involved here), dinner with friends, and the big BCS announcement.  Go Frogs!

dream catchers

Found these cool dream catchers at Vintage Christmas.  

 I just had to have one.  Now I just need to find a place to hang it.  

Vintage Christmas

John and I took our Moms to Vintage Christmas and we had the best time.

My Favorite Veteran

ALL GAVE SOME,

SOME GAVE ALL

My favorite veteran is my father.

He fought on the USS Iwa Jima during Vietnam. 

At school we do a huge Veteran's Day celebration and program and we got all the students and staff to fill out the cards for their family members that served in the military. 

See mine above. 

Thanks DAD!

Because of you...

I take long walks because of you.

 Dog.

I enjoy passionate kisses. 

My arrival home is celebrated. 

Road trips are an adventure. 

Because of you, I have a true companion.

the artist...



1.Why do you scrapbook and how would you describe your scrapbook style?
I scrapbook because I am convinced that as I age I will loose my memories.  So my scrapbooking is my memory keeper.  I would describe my style is funky junky vintage.

2.How long have you been scrapbooking?
I have loved paper and stickers for as long as I can remember.  I think it all started with scratch and sniff stickers in the 4th grade.   

3. Favorite paper line?
Love anything Tim Holtz but also love SASSIFRAS.

4. What size do you scrapbook?
12 X 12 or bigger

5. Do you make cards?
sometimes...but I either love it too much to mail it or hate it and then refuse to mail it.

6. What camera do you use?
My Cannon Elph is always in my purse.  Love it!

7. Favorite stamp?
paint splatter that I got at the Rubber Stamp Convention in January 2010.

8. Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere...I love nothing more than an idea popping into my head.

9.  Is your scrap area messy or neat?
MESSY!

10. Hand journaling or computer?
I hate to look at my handwriting.  Have I mentioned that I got Ns and Us in handwriting in elementary class?  So computer text.

11.  What is your favorite scrapbook color?
depends on my mood---but always pink for Campy and never blue.

12.  Most used scrapbook tool?
Tim Holtz TONIC scissors

13.  Are you a slow scrapper or a quick scrapper?
FAST--I want to be a perfectionist but I just have to admit that I am not.

14.  What is your favorite quote?
It is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog,

15. Give us your favorite tip?

Just let go and listen to your inner self.

Be Bold



Found this girl in an old book. 



• Be bold. 
• Be thankful. 
• Be quiet.
• Be original.
• Be spontaneous. 
• Be punctual.
• Be a star.
• Be young. 
• Be loving. 
• Be crazy. 
• Be loud. 
• Be random. 
• Be adorable. 
• Be unique. 
• Be daring. 
• Be obnoxious. 
• Be yourself. 
• -author unknown

November Art

I was so tired on Wednesday night...I picked up Campy and went home and took a nap.  But afterwards, I drove to the shelter and taught an art class.  Since it is November--The Month of Thankfulness, we made thank you cards. 

using chip board as a stencil

We use Elmer's glue.

My favorite couple.  They exchanged thank you cards.

This shows the art set up in the cafeteria.

Thank you card.

This thank you went to the shelter.

Globes

Saw this art piece in Waxahachie.  Love it so I found me some globes destined for the trash can.  You have no idea how hard it is to bust them open.  I chiseled.  I drilled.  I cut.  But the best way is to bounce it on the ground like a basketball. 

I have a trunk full of them.  I just hope John doesn't find them.

Vina's 30th birthday

I started this at Artistic Journey and broke apart the album.  This page of the album has Ten Second Studio metal on it and then I put a bible verse on it.  I hate looking at my own handwriting but knew it would make it more meaningful to her.  Vina has it hanging by her desk in her classroom. Love her!

Junior League Weekend

John and Sue

Mom and Me

A beautiful tree with lots of pink decorations.

Jana and her 8th grade Spanish teacher, Lisa.

So I had a great time at Shopping in the City on Friday with work friends and then drove to Waco for Saturday's Vintage Christmas.  I had a great time with my mom, mother-in-law, and John.  We shopped 'til we dropped and then crawled to Ninfa's.  Great memories.

Love junk sales

Yes...I love junk sales. estate sales, garage sales, yard sales, etc.  I love to find old things that other people think are trash but they turn into my treasures.  So I was so happy when my mother invited me home to Waco for Vintage Christmas.  I am so excited and we have matching shirts to wear.  Green with reindeer.  And did I mention that I am going to Holiday Magic on Friday with work friends.  I am sooooooooooooooo looking forward to this weekend.