More NEW goodies!!

Just a short note to let you all know that I have some new goodies for sale on TSG!! Go check em out ! Heart Of The Matter Element Pack These hearts are great to accent any layout with the perfection of "love" in mind. I have even thrown in some grey scaled ones for you to colorize if... $2.69 Sale: $2.00Save: 26% off... more info Heavenly Holly Doodles These sweet holly leaves and berries are great for adding that special "hand drawn" touch to your Christmas pages. They can be printed out on Vellum... $3.69 Sale: $2.00Save: 46% off... more info Lovely Doodles These hearts are great for adding that special "hand drawn" touch to your pages. They can be printed out on Vellum Paper and used in Paper Scrap... $2.69 Sale: $2.00Save: 26% off... more info Much Love n hugs! Chrissy

Mosaic Music Challenge @ TSG !!

I want to explain a bit about how I will be doing this so called "Mosaic Music Challenge" thing. I know some of you are wondering what in the world it could be, right? Well, wonder no more ! There will be several ways I’d ask that LO’s be done so that it is not the same thing over and over again. I like to keep things fresh so that people like to do the challenges and keep coming back for more later ! 1.) I pick a song and present it to the group. Those who want to do the challenge can use the words of the song and a picture of someone the song reminds them of… or perhaps pick a specific LO that they think represents the song in some way. 2.) I pick a Kit and ask that they pick their own song that goes along with the kit, add the words to the song and anything else they think goes well with the song and kit. I.e pics of people they know, places that are in the song, things mentioned in the song ( maybe a horse… a dog… a car… and so on ). 3.) I ask that they find a picture of their Mom ( Dad, sister, brother, child ect. ) and then find a song that says something to them about that person. 4.) I ask that they find a picture of their Mom ( Dad, sister, brother, child ect. ) and then find a song that says something to them about that person and complete the LO using a specific kit from a designer in the group. 5.) I ask that they pick a kit from the store, a song from a list I present, and do a journaling part on the page about how this song makes them feel and why. See what I mean ? It still uses words from a song no matter what, but with a different spin on it from time to time. Just to keep it interesting. Music is so very much a part of my life and I know there are a lot of others out there that feel the same way but never thought about using it in scrapping. If they have, not many know how to make it work. Here is your chance ! I will give you an example: I am choosing this song because it reminds me of my Mom and Dad who have passed away. I love the song and the words speak so close to my heart. Whiskey Lullabye Artist(s): (Brad Paisley with Alison Krauss) Written By: (John Randall/Bill Anderson) She put him out like the burning end of a midnight cigarette. She broke his heart: He spent his whole life trying to forget. We watched him drink his pain away, a little at a time, But he never could get drunk enough to get her off his mind, Until the night: He put that bottle to his head and pulled the trigger. And finally drank away her memory. Life is short, but this time it was bigger, Than the strength he had to get up off his knees. We found him with his face down in the pillow, With a note that said: "I'll love her till I die." And when we buried him beneath the willow, The angels sang a whiskey lullabye. The rumors flew but nobody knew how much she blamed herself. For years and years, she tried to hide the whiskey on her breath. She finally drank her pain away, a little at a time, But she never could get drunk enough to get him off her mind. Until the night: She put that bottle to her head and pulled the trigger. And finally drank away his memory. Life is short, but this time it was bigger, Than the strength she had to get up off her knees. We found her with her face down in the pillow, Clinging to his picture for dear life. We laid her next to him beneath the willow, While the angels sang a whiskey lullabye. My Layout Example Preview: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4616&cat=594 Understand how this will work now? GOOD ! Now, let's get to scrappin'! I will have a new challenge set up on the 1st and 15th ( or as close as possible ) of each month. I will also be give away a "bonus prize" to all of those who join in on the fun by the 12th of the month. When you have finished the challenge, go HERE and give a link to your LO that you need to put in the gallery HERE so we can all see what you come up with please ! I am so excited ! I can not wait to see what kinds of things that come out of this and the different tastes in music we share as well! Ok, that is all from me ! Leave comments and let me know what you think about my idea ! Hugs, Chrissy

I got some new goodies on sale over at TSG ! Go check them out ! Boo Boo This kit was made with several types of art. I hand drew the doodles, scanned them, tubed them, and then colored them in PSP to make the rest of the... $5.69... more info California Roses Rose are always beauitful. California Roses are no acception, however, California Roses from Disney Land are the BEST kind of roses. This kit was... $6.69... more info Dotty Doodles These dotty doodles are the perfect addition to any Scrap Layout. They can be added to background papers and tags as well as many other things. Kit... $2.69... more info Rotten Cherries This kit was made with several types of art. I hand drew the doodles, scanned them, tubed them, and then colored them in PSP to make the rest of the... $4.69... more info Scalloped Edge Ribbons These ribbons are the perfect addition to almost any baby type or pastel colored LO you can think of. Pretty ScallopedEdges add a bit of frill to... $2.69... more info Scalloped Ribbon Frames These ribbon frames are the perfect addition to almost any baby type or pastel colored LO you can think of. Pretty Scalloped Edges add a bit of frill... $2.69... more info Displaying 1 to 6 (of 6 products) yep yep ! I got more goodies for sale ! you know you wanna go check em out ! yeah you do ! so GO ! LOL Oh.... and the home evalutation went fine. I think we are gonna be able to get the girls ! w00t ! Chrissy

Bah. It is nearly 3 am

Bah. It is nearly 3 am here in Peach Land and I am still awake. Sore. Tired. A little sad. Nervous. And almost sleepy. I was suposed to get back on my computer tonight and talk to Jamie but I got sidetracked doing "stuff" around the house and whoa.... it was like 2 am before I realized the time. Seemed like only a few minutes passed since the kids went to bed. I hope she forgives me. Lowell is sleeping , of course. Snoring even. He worked hard helping me get the house ready for that lady to come tomorrow. errr um today now I guess. I hope he stops that snore bit before I go climb in bed. All I have left to do tomorrow . err today... is clean the girls room back up, wash some clothes, clean my desk off and my side of the bedroom. Sounds like a lot, I know. But it won't take long. At least I hope not. I woke up this morning from a terrible dream about my Uncle passing away. I can't remember when or how, but I know he suffered, I felt it. I woke up in tears. I called Connie ( my Dr. ) today too. I was trying to tell her that I was NOT coming in to take those steriod injections today for this week. She jumped my case and I let her rant a while. Then I told her I was sick of my family hating me, sick of being a total bitch to everyone for no good reason, that I had that lady coming tomorrow and so much on my mind, and that I just needed a break ! I was crying again by the time I got all of that out. She sighed a little and said "Ok Sweetheart, I will see you next week then and we will do the blood work to see if they are even working." I felt some better. I was cleaning out the van tonight and found the clippers Lowell could not find months ago. I also found the big envelope that I had stuffed Dad's wallet and check book and other papers in when I was using them so often to take care of his affairs. I cried. I was in the kitchen cleaning up and Lowell called me into the office. He was in there trying to sort through the mountain of papers on his desk and came across a piece of mail he wanted me to see. I came in, followed by my oldest son and held out my hand for the letter. It was a check. A check for $10.00. Dated back in Feb. of this year. There was a sticky note on it that said something about getting my address from Skill Staff and something else I didn't get a chance to read all of. The check was made out to my Dad. Something about a refund on his uniforms that I turned in for him afterhe passed away. I lost it. I tried to stop it, I walked out of the house. Robbie was calling my name and I ignored him walking right out the front door. I got to the van and BAM ! There was no more stopping the tears. I had snot running out of my nose, tears all down my face and I could hardly even take a breath. You know how a child cries when they are in trouble and they can't seem to calm down? Their voice stutters and they just can not figure out how to make it stop? That is how I felt. I felt a hand on my back and was sure it was Robbie. I couldn't even look up to see. Soon I heard Lowell come out too. He said something about " It will be ok Honey" and I snapped at him and said "No it's not. It will never be 'OK' again !!! " I cried some more. I promise, I really tried not to cry like that in front of my child. I know it upsets him to see me like that. I told him I was sorry, that I just didn't know how I was suposed to go on without Dad. He just stood there, wiping his own tears. Poor kid. *sigh* So, there you have it. I'm sore from bending over in the van to clean it. I'm tired because I have been working all day long on this , that or the other. I'm a little sad because I cried a lot today and I really miss my Daddy. I'm nervous about the Home Evaluation for Foster Care thing tomorrow evening at 6 pm. And, I am past "almost sleepy" now and full into super sleepy. So, I am going to go to bed, make Lowell roll over to stop snoring, put in my ear plugs in case he does it again, and go to sleep after I pray. Night all.

Dead Cheerleader & More

Wow, I am one tired little woman. Ok, I am not so little... but I am tired ! Lexi had a kickin' birthday and seemed to have a blast even though she was a sick little birthday witch. Tiff had a pretty good show of people too. Even their stinkin' Daddy showed up... in a NASTY GA Bulldog shirt at that ! Ewwww ! LOL Troy was in the yard talking to Maw Maw and some others for a while too. He was not feeling too good but he did stay out there withus for a while. I knowhe LOOKS better ! He is finally gaining some weight and his face looks tons better !! He even has a tiny little booty thing going on again. LOL The kids wre sooooo cute in their costumes. Sandi was a cheerleader... a DEAD cheerleader ! LOL My child in a bit spiked in the head at times I think. But... she was cute ! I am sure you wil be seeing some scrap LO's of them pretty soon after I sweet talk Jamie to let me have her newest digi-scrap-kit she is selling at http://www.scrappinggarden.com/ ! ( Don't ya like my plug add for Jamie's Designs? hehehe ) Lexi had two costumes she went through. We had an extra one for Sandi and Lexi liked it so she wore it for a while. Then she got sick of that LONG dress and changed into the one her Momma got her to start with. She was the prettiest little red/black headed witch I have ever seen ! KayKay was a witch too and sooo adorable ! She squinched her eyes the whole time I did her make up too. LOL She kinda moped around some.I think she is sickly feeling too... but I am sure it had alot to do with her not being the center of attention too! She is the "baby"around here ya know?? LOL She is still a cutie though ! Yesh she is ! Bri was the only "pretty princess" type witch, so I got to do her makup all pink and pretty wiht little rosey cheeks. She was adorable too ... even if she did take the wackers to her hair AGAIN ! LOL Poor Sammy... this is the second time shes's cut her hair off like this. Now I am home and dead tired. I posted my Mosaic Music Challenge at TSG and I think I am about to head for a hot shower and slip between my sheets ! Tomorrow is going to be a looooong day for me! DFACS is coming to the house for a meeting to do their little Home Evaluation thing for the Foster care deal we are trying to do here for Hillary's girls. I am kind of nervous, but I am sure it will be fine. I mean, I am who I am ... and hello ?? I have three kids of my own that are not dead yet... that should count right?? heehee ! Night all ! Hugs, Chrissy