Week 9 of 52

Week 9 (almost caught up!)

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

So...we are moving on from 'Girlfriend' to a new little 'mini' series....and this one is called The COLORS IN YOUR WORLD

I love colors....they are what makes the world around us come alive.....It seems almost that you can smell the 'green' in the grass in the summer, there is calm in the changing colors of fall, there is warmth in the yellow of the sun, and there is peace in the blue of the sea.....yes, there is something more than just what we SEE in colors....they awaken us, they aid us in sleep, they calm our fears, they get us excited.

We have a favorite color, we have a color that we really don't like,and of course we talk about life being in BLACK AND WHITE. White and black are not really colors...white is what reflects color and black absorbs it all....BUT black and whit is every where! And it is the basis of our lives....so, what is black and white to you???

Week 8 of 52

Okay...here is the next one.....

Week 8

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

So...we are moving on from 'Girlfriend' to a new little 'mini' series....and this one is called The COLORS IN YOUR WORLD

I love colors....they are what makes the world around us come alive.....It seems almost that you can smell the 'green' in the grass in the summer, there is calm in the changing colors of fall, there is warmth in the yellow of the sun, and there is peace in the blue of the sea.....yes, there is something more than just what we SEE in colors....they awaken us, they aid us in sleep, they calm our fears, they get us excited.

But just like we have a favorite color we have a color that we REALLY DON'T LIKE. You know you do....oh you might like it on certain things but then again, there is just something about it that makes it your least favorite...mine is YELLOW....I cannot wear yellow (or orange for that matter).....and I just don't care for the color itself....I LOVE the yellow sun, yellow flowers, yellow corn, and I could go on, yellow ribbon.....yea, you get the picture...but I don't really like yellow!

Wooppss....Week 7/52

Okay...so I haven't posted a few weeks worth of the Life Deck ATC's! So I'm going to catch up over the next few days....I have them done...just not posted!

So...here is Week 7

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

So...we are moving on from 'Girlfriend' to a new little 'mini' series....and this one is called The COLORS IN YOUR WORLD

I love colors....they are what makes the world around us come alive.....It seems almost that you can smell the 'green' in the grass in the summer, there is calm in the changing colors of fall, there is warmth in the yellow of the sun, and there is peace in the blue of the sea.....yes, there is something more than just what we SEE in colors....they awaken us, they aid us in sleep, they calm our fears, they get us excited. So...for this FIRST week of this new little mini series we are going to focus on your FAVORITE COLOR!!!!

My favorite color is red...I just love red...I have always loved red....I will always love red...but I don't like 'seeing red'....LOL

Party Time!!!

Wow.....QKD is about to turn 2!!!! And it is time to CELEBRATE!!!

First, make sure you check out the official QKD Blog to follow all the different DT members celebrations! (you can also check out my side bar that has all the QKD DT members blogs!) Everyone will be having different little fun spots and things to do all day....check in early to get in all the fun!

THEN if that isn't enough...Queen Kat Designs will be the featured company on 3 different challenge blogs beginning Monday: Stamp Something, Sheet Loads of Cards and 2 Sketches 4 You. All of these blogs will have QKD blog candy for the taking. The QKD royal court will also be having a blog hop on Wednesday so please join us for some fun challenges!

AND don't forget....my challenge for blog candy is about to end....you DON'T want to miss all the fun stuff! And it is such an EASY challenge!!! Come on girls....help me celebrate!!!!

Are ya ready???

Don't you LOVE to see things as soon as they are released! I LOVE it....I get soooo excited and can't wait until I get my hands on them.....Well....the first of the month QKD ALWAYS releases some sweet goodness...here is one set that she brought us so far.....
Isn't it ADORABLE!!!!

WELLLL.....QKD is having a fun month! A BUNCH of new releases! Make sure you join us SATURDAY to see SOME MORE of the new goodness!

You are ALL invited over to Paper Craft Planet to join us. It's a new site where all the who's who of the who's what hangs out! :) We have our very own group over there and you need to be a member in order to be eligible for the drawings and fun on Saturday. Fun starts at 7pm MST. Be there or be a dried up old ink pad! :)

Make sure you come join us NOW and see some of the sneaks!

BONUS!!!

I've been asked if you can only enter one card....well....here is the deal I'll make with ya....

You get your name in the hat for the ONE card you link to this...BUT if you find some friends to play and they mention your name I'll put it in there for each of those....so...if 'Jane' enters a card, and then goes and gets her friends Sally, Sue and Molly to play and each of them MENTION that Jane sent them I'd put Jane's name in there 4 times!

So....GO SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!!!!

IT's PARTY TIME!!!!

I WANNA PARTY! I wanna CELEBRATE!!!

TODAY (Oct 31) is my 2nd anniversary with Queen Kat Designs! Yup...I'm one of the 'old ladies' on the block there! If you guys have never checked out Queen Kat Stamps YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!!!

She has awesome acrylic stamps that are a VERY REASONABLE price (best I've seen!), some GREAT kits, some with paper, some just stamps, but all will delight your creative senses!

I'm hosting a party on my blog to celebrate my 2nd anniversary AND because it is my turn to party! SO...there will be TWO prizes for this party! One from me and one from QK!

Yes...you get the GOODIES....BUT I get to 'ask' you to do something to earn your name in the hat FOR those goodies....SO....

HERE is your challenge....I WANNA SEE BIRTHDAY cards! PLEASE THESE MUST BE NEWLY CREATED FOR THIS CHALLENGE!!!! (I stalk may boards and know what I've seen...lol). IF you want to send me the card I'll put your name in the hat 2 times! (email me for my mailing address jdiley@aol.com)...

Oh...yea...there IS another requirement...besides it being a BIRTHDAY card, it needs to include the following: 2 different patterned papers, minimum of 2 layers and 2 DIFFERENT embellishments...OH...and it has to have a STAMPED image on it.....

So...hit me with your best shot....post the link to your creation in the comment section and I will draw ONE LUCKY winner on Nov. 16....so you have until then to CREATE.....but don't WAIT!!!

HERE is what you get from me: There are OVER 30 DIFFERENT pieces of 6x6 patterned papers, 10 ribbons or lace, 30 buttons, 50 or more flowers, chipboard, stickers, stamp pad, die cuts, and more more more!!! All you need is adhesive and some card bases and you could create for HOURS with this package of goodness!

So...what are you waiting for?!?!

How 'bout some goodness....

Okay....I HAVE to show off this kit.....I think this was one of my ULTIMATE favorite kits from Queen Kat Designs!!!



The paper is PERFECT for everything from fall cards, to just because cards to manly cards to LAYOUTS!!!! OH MY GOODNESS....THEN add on top of that the awesome stamp set...

Guys...RUN to the store to get your kit NOW!!!! THESE are SURE to not last long!!!!

the FLU!!!

I can't believe...I've gone like 4 or 5 years without getting the flu...but not this time...IT FOUND ME!!! I'm sure it could have been worse but UGH.....I've sneezed like 1,000 times....have stuck tissues up my nose to stop the flow (I know...TMI, sorry), and have downed tylenol like it is going out of business...well....every 4 hours on the hour.....I think the fever has broken though....and after two doses of tamiflu I think I might survive....Adison had it first...Lydia had it a little...she bounced back after 2 days....Vince and Mason have had their flu shots so hopefully they are safe.....

Oh well...such is life and after it being in my house for every year, and not landing on me I guess my odds were stacking up against me!

Week 6/52 ATC Challenge

New week....new challenge time!

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

This is the last week of this little 'mini' series....and it is called GIRLFRIEND!!!!

Even though there are MANY guys that make ATCs (and yes there are), this little 3 week series is all about being a GIRL!!!! (sorry guys...if there are any of you out there taking up my challenge you will just have to modify....lol)

And for our FINAL week let's just talk about BEING A GIRL!!!!! What is it that makes you a girl? Is it that you wear a lot of pink? That you LOVE high heals, that you have the EMOTIONS of a girl...are there times you wish you were a little girl again....are there times you HATE being a girl (and I know we all have those certain days, lol)...or maybe you are more of a tom boy, but at the same time still a girl!....whatever it is, SHOW what it means to you to be a GIRL!?!

I had fun with this....I talked about all the different prerogatives that I have! And I brought in some of my favorite little fun colors right now, I can't WEAR orange or yellow...but I sure like them in my world lately! I love flowers and butterflies....hence the scalloped edges and butterfly sequins! HAVE fun and I can't wait to see your creations!



Have a great week and PLEASE share your creations with me!!!!

Week 5/52 ATC Challenge

New week....new challenge time!

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

So...we are moving on from the 'days' to a new little 'mini' series....and this one is called GIRLFRIEND!!!!

Even though there are MANY guys that make ATCs (and yes there are), this little 3 week series is all about being a GIRL!!!! (sorry guys...if there are any of you out there taking up my challenge you will just have to modify....lol)

So...this week...let's talk about ACCESSORIES!!!! Do you like them or do you hate them? Are you a purse girl....how about the earrings....do you feel 'naked' without them...or are you a minimalist? Just enough to make you look put together....how about lipstick, perfume, scarves....do you own a scarf for every outfit? Or are scarves only for the winter coat?

Tell, me...show me.....what kind of an accessory girl are YOU??

Here is mine....I really could care less about them....I always wear the same earrings in my top holes and often forget to put anything in the others....I can't STAND lipstick and shopping for purses are NOT my idea of fun....shoes are a necessary evil in my book....but hey....I'm not without my favorite stuff...I do love my rings and I love flip flops.....I guess you could say I'm a simple kind of girl!

WCMD WINNERS!!

QKD has announced the overall winners for WCMD!

Here are the big winners of the weekend...

$25 Shopping spree: Amber Raston
Get Inked Kit: Melinda Rassmussen
Monster Set: Melissa Sackman

Please contact QKD at info@katstamps.com to claim your prize. All other prizes from the weekend were mailed today. Thank you for playing. Come and see us soon. We will be hosting a 1 day huge event on November 19th!!

Congrats ladies!

Come join us!!!

4SS is having a GREAT online crop! With some wonderful challenges....some will be Saturday only challenges, some will run all week long...COME PLAY!

We will have games and make-n-takes....and all with a BUNCH of WILD AND CRAZY women!

I PROMISE if you haven't joined us for a wild weekend/week you are in for a GREAT TREAT!!! We have crazy people that poll dance....we have all sorts of yummies to share (ask about Puppy Chow for people!)

AND....if you are into 'prizes' WE'VE got those too!!!!!!!

So....come join us NOW for a little 'pre' chatter and then...get ready Saturday morning bright and early to PLAY!!!!

Why I don't like Monday's

Today started out GREAT....home school went wonderful. We were done by 11:00....RARE occurrence alone, much less on a Monday. I started thinking to myself, hey, this could actually be a nice Monday. Maybe some 'me' time in there...then it started.

Dh called....a car was found, need you to go look at it NOW....so...off Mason and I went. Looked, wasn't my idea of what I wanted. Saw another car, but probably was out of our budget. Called dh, told him....said he would look into it.

So....come home...need to get supplies for a new meeting tomorrow. So, off to Brandon we go (talked Lydia into riding with me. I will say that was a fun trip...she was on a MAJOR learning spree today and was asking the 'why' and 'what' questions all day, like 'what is the DOW', 'what is interest', 'tell me about insurance'....). Get to Brandon and my key won't work! UGH....why didn't I try it as soon as it was given to me?? So, back home....run by other WW meeting location to see if they had enough of what I needed, they didn't. Come home, call friend, she does have enough, but that would mean almost the same distance to get them as it would be to go BACK to Brandon.

In the midst of allll that, dh found out about the other car. It was a little more than we wanted to pay, but not way too much more....about $500 more than the other one...the other one needed new tires and had an issue that we weren't 100% certain would be a simple fix....so....told dh it was up to him. After several calls he tells me that he picked the one I wanted. So...that means draining our savings account...UGH....and go BACK to Brandon to get the stuff I needed.

This time I put Noah in the truck with me. Got to Brandon (they opened the place up for a meeting so I could get in this time) got all my supplies and came home. Asked Mason if he could take me to Pearl to get the car...sure mom....

Get home, let's have hamburgers for supper tonight....okay, someone needs to turn on the grill...

THAT is where it got even crazier....Mason turned on the grill and BAMB....a HUGE flame came up and burnt his FACE!!!!! Didn't know if it really hurt but after about 5 minutes it was BAD...you could smell the burnt hair and he was crying bad...so...jump in truck about 15 minutes before we are to leave to meet dh....call dh as I'm driving to the MEA...other arrangements will need to be made....got to MEA before they closed, one lady in front of us but as soon as I finally told them what had happened they had us back in the room in about 2 minutes and the Dr was RIGHT there....shot for pain, goopy stuff for face....answering questions, calling hubby, trying to get insurance forms filled out....listening to dr....UGH....OVERLOAD.....

Got out of there, who can take me to Pearl now, dh is waiting for me to come get the car and bring the check (he wasn't upset, because he was worried about Mason but we thought he would be inside...he wasn't.....)Called Martina who was working late and asked her if she could bring me over there (got Mason settled in and more pain meds down him first)....she could...she brought me to Pearl....got car....stopped at WM to get stuff for oil change.....and to fill scripts....they are OUT of the cream and won't have it until MAYBE tomorrow....will have to call about noon to see...FINALLY about 9:15 get home....son is still in pain....give him MORE pain meds....change towels out on his face....

Are you tired yet??? I am.....he is finally asleep....but it won't be for long I'm sure....pain meds can be given again about 1:00 am....will try to get a few hours of sleep after that....have to be up EARLY for 2 meetings in the am and to find the cream for his face....

CALGON!!!!!!!! TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!!

WINNER!!!!!

YEA! I had my son, Noah draw a winner and he drew:

Ashleym

So as soon as you contact me with your mailing address (email me at jdiley@aol.com) I'll get your stamp in the mail to you! Also, everyone still is entered in the big drawings! Good luck! I'm hoping it comes from my challenge!!!!

Week 4/52 ATC Challenge

Week 4!

This our Life Deck....okay....52 weeks, or 52 years...whatever it takes we should create this....we should have something to look back on and remember these times...but yet know, that our BEST DAYS lie ahead of us...but it was the past that placed us on the roads we are on....and the 'Y's we face every day.....the curves we didn't see, the curves we did.....let's take the time to TRAVEL our road!! And travel it together! What a fun venture...are you ready????

So...we are moving on from the 'days' to a new little 'mini' series....and this one is called GIRLFRIEND!!!!

Even though there are MANY guys that make ATCs (and yes there are), this little 3 week series is all about being a GIRL!!!! (sorry guys...if there are any of you out there taking up my challenge you will just have to modify....lol). And for this first one, let's talk about our 'STYLE'....maybe it is the style of clothing you wear, (just a hint...leave off the accessories! we will talk about those later), maybe it is the style that you create with, maybe it is just an off shoot and you can be a MAVERICK and do what ya want (that was kind of where I went...). But SHOW ME YOUR STYLE!

Like I said....I went a little to the 'Maverick' style....and did my own thing! I love pink and black...and pink and brown.....and I love HS goodness....and stamps.....and yea...well....you get it, I went a little off on my own thing here. Remember there really are NO rules....EXCEPT to CREATE and HAVE FUN!

WCMD....more!

Okay...so far I've made 6 more cards...and am retiring... have to show them off...lol....

This one is for the FALL COLORS challenge.....


And this one is for the Cupcake challenge.....

Made another one! This one is for a sketch challenge HERE....


This card and tag were for THIS challenge... I really like how they turned out! used some stamps from a past QKD Card Kit! LOVED this kit!

And this one more.... it is a MINI card....I LOVE it, and I do have to say that I lifted the idea from a card I saw in a recent Card's Mag... and it was for this challenge (Birthday Card) Okay....That is about it for me for cards....I did make one more, but I can't show it yet...it is for a newsletter! I can say I had a blast and thanks for all the wonderful challenges!

CUT IT OUT!

I FINALLY get to post my challenge! LOL....

I have developed a new love for my scissors....I miss my REAL pair of stork scissors that my hubby bought for me about 20 years ago....about 10 years ago I lost them....I miss those things...maybe that is what I'll ask for for Christmas this year....BUT there are several scissors out there that will do the same thing and I BET you have a pair! You will need them for this challenge because you have to CUT IT OUT!!!

What you need to do is stamp your stamp image and cut it out to put it on your card! It is like making your own embellishments....I love to do this with patterned paper but it is even MORE fun with stamps!

FUN challenge! And think of what you can win!!! There are some AWESOME prizes up for grabs!!! Check them out HERE and HERE!!!!

Here are my examples! Both of them use some QKD stamps...love this coffee mug!!!

And this butterfly one!

So...make sure you post a link on my blog to your creation....you can upload it to any gallery, but here are a few of my favorites..... HERE and HERE....

MOST of all, HAVE FUN!

I'm ready...are YOU????

I've got my personal prize for my challenge tomorrow for WCMD!!!

AND besides this you will have a chance for the BIG prizes:

Grand Prize: $25 shopping spree @ Queen Kat Designs
1st Runner Up: 1 Get Inked! Kit (Month TBD)
2nd Runner Up: 1 Set of monster stamps (Diva, Buddy, Ms. Piggie and Joe)

PLUS....DON'T forget to check in at Just Johanna's Odd Bird Planet for even MORE prizes!!!

This is gonna be one GREAT day!

I've got my challenge allll ready and I'm REALLY excited about it!

See you tomorrow!

Check this out!!!

World Card Making Day

Wow! It's OCTOBER already... Don't get me wrong I can't wait for this year to be over with!!!! I'm SOOOO done with 2008 it's not even funny. Anyhow..... I'm excited to tell you that Queen Kat Designs has teamed up with Just Johanna's Odd Bird Planet to bring you a day full of challenges and lots of prizes!! You soooo don't want to miss out on this baby!

Where? Here!
When? October 4, 2008 (Saturday)
Time? Beginning at 6AM Pacific Standard Time

What? A ton of fun! We have been planning challenges for you like you would not believe. The Royal court has a day of fun planned. And together with Just Johanna it's going to be a total blast.

Here's the QKD Royal Court Schedule: (all times are set by PST)
• 6:00 am – 9:00 am-Heather
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - Penny
• 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm -QKD Blog
• 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm -Jules
• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm -Vicki
• 9:00 pm – 12:00 am-Tanis
Since I just announced the new court today if some of the newbies want to host a challenge, I may add them to the list. Here's a list of prizes for the contests...

Grand Prize: $25 shopping spree @ Queen Kat Designs
1st Runner Up: 1 Get Inked! Kit (Month TBD)
2nd Runner Up: 1 Set of monster stamps (Diva, Buddy, Ms. Piggie and Joe)

All blog challenges will have 1 winner who will receive 1 stamp set from the store. These will be random stamp sets from our stock.

Stay tuned for more info! And get ready for a marathon day of challenges and fun!