Monday, February 28, 2011

Just For You



I love these colors!  They could be used for a girly or masculine card.

This card design began with a die, as I was imagining something
 out of the ordinary, and bazzill cardstock for the base.
The designer paper is Cosmo Cricket
The buttons, rhinestones and ribbon are from my stash.
I made the flower from lace ribbon.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Sunday, February 27, 2011

Going Green



I made this card using the Magnolia Tilda with Cherries Stamp
I colored it with Copics
For the Greens I used: G20, G21, G24, G29
Prima Paper
Bazzill Cardstock
Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals
Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch
Distressed Paper with Creamy Brown Chalk Ink
I have entered this card in the followng challenges:

Happy Birthday to You!







Happy Birthday! What a great time to look back on the prior year and reflect.
You've come a long way!! I am so proud of you.
Love, Mom

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tilda with Presents


This card was made using the Magnolia Tilda with Presents Stamp

I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Think Pink


This card was made using Magnolia Tilda with Peony Stamp colored with Copics

I am entering this card in the following challenge:

Love You

I made this card to express my love for someone special.
I used the Magnolia Brother and Sister Stamp colored with Copics

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Happiness Always


I made this card for my son's birthday tomorrow. 
My wish for you my dear son is happiness always! 

I entered this card in the following challenge:

Monday, February 21, 2011

Dream Big


I made this mini album for my oldest son, his birthday is Thursday.  It is full of inspiring life quotes.  He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury July 2009 and I want him to remember we never know where life takes us and we will encounter obstacles.  If you be the best you can be, always reach for the stars, and never forget to count your blessings you will do great things.  Life is about the journey so enjoy the ride!        

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Cowgirl



O-one picture

U-unique handmade flowers

T-tearing paper

L-letters/alphas

A-altered chipboard (heat embossed chipboard letters with embossing powder)

W-wild west colors-black and cream

Z-Zing and Zest-rhinestones

I entered this layout in the following challenge:

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Valentine's Cards

I made these cards for my family for Valentine's Day.

May they always know how loved they are.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Happy Valentine's

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love the holidays.  It's a time to decorate, celebrate and gather with family.  What better time to tell those you love just how much you love them.  A great way to do so is with a handmade card.  I made the card below for a special valentine.  


Hugs and Kisses

I colored the Brother and Sister Magnolia stamped image with Copics. 
You can shop for these items at http://www.shop.scrapologyaz.com/

Always tell your loved ones how much you love them.

2011

Hello there! I know it's been awhile but when life changing events happen you have to prioritize.  My oldest son suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident July 2009.  It has been a road of recovery to a journey of life.  I am very blessed to have been given this second chance. 

I live each day with hope and know everything is a miracle. 

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

June 2009

Summertime Look out!


Oceanside, CA


Oceanside Marina Suites aka a slice of heaven
according to the Markham kids


San Luis Rey Mission


Boogie board races

May 2009

May brought much reflection . . .


Audrianna at her sewing fashion show. She
modeled a couple of outfits she has made.


Cole performing Land of the Brave Home of the Free.


Desert Botanical Gardens


My 3 ABC's


Audrianna & Cole at the Arizona Science Center
visiting the Lego exhibit.
Lions, tigers and bears . . . Oh my!
We went to the Phoenix Zoo

April 2009

What a busy month we had -


Audrianna wearing the skirt she
made herself at sewing.


Easter wouldn't be the same
without the tradition of coloring eggs.


Cole spinning his eggs.

My nephew Joshua as a lovable bunny.


Cole on the hunt for eggs!

Audrianna searching for eggs.

Cole performed in Johnny Appleseed


Johnny Appleseed Play

March 2009

Look at our March happenings ~

Cole raced the car he built in the Pine Wood Derby


Eight is great for Cole! He took his friends to see
Return to Witch Mountain & for ice cream.


Cole loves Star Wars so we designed
this cake especially for him.


Cole was selected to drive one of the cars in his
troops Derby race.

February 2009

February was an eventful time . . .


We celebrated Brice's birthday at a Suns game


Brice turns 20


Audrianna performed in Willy Wonka


Cole and his valentine

Audrianna ready for Pioneer day at her school

Welcome 2009!

Hi everyone! No I didn't fall off the face of the earth. I have just been battling health issues. I am coming back around. Can you believe half the year has passed?! I guess I have some catching up to do. Enjoy the highlights of our last six months.

January 2009


Audrianna Sledding in Pinetop, AZ



Cole Snowboarding in Pinetop, AZ


Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Year!


Wow! Time flies when you are having fun!
So much has happened in the last month.
Cars, one of Brice's hobbies.

Brad's family visited AZ the first weekend in December.
Uncle Tom and Aunt Brooke

Aunt Kathleen and Audrianna

Silly cousins, Sean and Erica

We hosted a holiday dinner for friends.
The Winger's

Remember in November when Cole had a country he studied, Ireland.
For December they had to dress their doll in the country's attire. A true Irishman.

Santa came to visit Scrapology, my scrapbooking store.
Jim (My Step Dad) was one of Santa's helpers.
I saw Mama kissing Santa Claus!

Scrapology's Christmas Party! A good time was had by all.
Diane and I cooked all the food and passed out presents to everyone.
The Scrapology girls have been extra good this year!

My Sister, Cindy arrives in Phoenix.

We wanted to welcome them to AZ with a native fruit, ornamental oranges.
Little did Russell (my nephew) know.

What a view from our hike!

My sister and I took the kids hiking at Usery Pass.

An Ice Skating Adventure
We won't mention my accident/injury.
I fell and have a sprained chest wall.
I can't lift for about another month.

Cindy and her kids came and played at the store.
They all made mini albums for their AZ pictures.

A handmade Christmas present for a dear friend made by yours truly.

A holiday tradition - Temple Lights

Oh Christmas Tree how do your branches grow?

Valerie (my niece) and Ruby
Christmas Eve
The children were snuggled in their beds
with visions of sugarplums in hopes that
ST. Nick would soon be here.

Lego Man

Christmas Dinner
Boys and their toys!

Brice got a charging valet so he doesn't have to wonder where he left his phone last.

I spoiled my sister with a Coach purse.

Audrianna asked Santa for a sewing machine.

Cole asked Santa for Lego's.

Present time!

Family time

Baby Joshua (my nephew)

A holiday tradition, games.