DT projects

I had so much fun creating DT projects for Timeless Inspirations using the Piggy Tales Gretel collection, it went so well with my GDT ribbons I received from Savvynsassy. Here are 2 layouts I created, friends layout was created from a sketch given to the DT at Timeless Inspirations. My challenge this week is to create a layout with at least 2 circles. I hope you have as much fun as I did.

Life's not always black & white...

Sometimes we need a spash of color. I am so used to having a routine, that when things don't quite turn out that way I feel as though I'm lost. So much has happened in the last few days, that I felt as though I was lost. KWIM. I realized that I spent way too much time on the computer. It has been my daily routine for the last year, but on Saturday I decided you know what I can still check my regular boards, post comments and then get off my rear and take care of other things. I thought OH NO will I be able to do this, YES I did. I feel so good about it, will I be out of the loop, will I miss something online, maybe but it will not take over my life. Summer is fast approaching and I want to be able get up and excersice, go out with my kids and just have FUN. So when you think that life is just black and white, add a little color.

So my challenge for you this week is to create a layout, using the colors Black and White and a splash of color. Email your layouts to Edenroses66@yahoo.com. I will post layouts as I receive them and annouce a winner May 21, 2007.

Above is my example layout, I used a sketch provided by Rhea on her blog ( http://sassys-spot.blogspot.com/ ). have fun can't wait to see what you come up with!

2Jills blog challenge "Because of You"

I titled mine Because of You, but the challenge is really about Mother's Day, and becoming a mom for the first time.

At the age of 18 when most teenagers are worried about High School proms, graduation, and what they where the latest fashions, I was pregnant and just trying to make it to school and at least graduate. I couldn't worry about the prom, I mean really back then maternity fashions sucked and well it really wouldn't look right me going to the prom at 7 mos pregnant. I do have to say my teachers and classmates were very supportive and helped me reach my goal. I was able to graduate with my fellow classmates that June, and in July I had a 5pound 10 ounce baby boy.

What was the happiest day of my life also became the most confusing day. You see I had a child with a disability called Down's Syndrome. I had never heard of Down's Syndrome, I didn't know what to expect, but I knew that I loved you. I mean, really everytime you moved inside of me, or I felt a kick I loved you. From the moment I was aware of my pregnancy, you were loved. So the moment you were born and they put you on my chest you were loved, I never saw a disabiliy I only saw this beautiful baby boy that was a part of me.

My sons name is Carlos Christopher, but we all call him Chris. I just want you all to know that because of him I became a mother, or should I say a lioness who is constantly protecting her cub.

Because of you, I had to grow up immediately, I not only became a mother, but I became a mother with a child with special needs. Because of you, I learned to be a little more patient. Because of you, I learned to love a little more freely. Because of you, I looked at the world diffently. Because of you, I am more compassionate. Because of you, I was not afraid to have more children. Because of you, your sisters are compassionate towards others. Because of you, I am full of life. Because of you, I laugh loudly. Because of you, I am LOVED unconditionally. Because of you, I love you more than you'll ever know. All this I'm able to do because of you. I love you Chris, my first love, my son.

What's Scrappining?

Well I know that I'm behind in posting my challenge, but so many things going on in my life right now. My father in law had surgery on Tuesday and it's taking a toll on the family. I'm back now, he's recovering slowly from the surgery he's fine.

On another note, I got the most wonderful surprise in an email, from Serendipity Scrapbook Designs. One of my layouts was featured in their newsletter I was featured gallery member. My reaction was OMG that's my layout, woo hoo!

I'm currently working on some DT projects and looking foward to going to a local crop here, hosted by Timeless Inspirations. I'm looking foward to meeting some of my online buddies there.

Now for this weeks challenge I would like for you to create a card with pastel colors. Above is my example! Enjoy can't wait to see what you come up with.

Okay so here's my Monday Mania Challenge

I've decided to start a challenge every Monday on my blog. You will receive a RAK from me and it will motivate me to update my blog. So here's the first challenge.
Create a Layout using at least 9 buttons, 9 brads, 9 flowers, and some lace some where on your layout. I can't wait to see what you create. I created my layout with more than the required elements. Have fun with this!

I'm Back

Okay so I haven't really been anywhere, just need to get used to blogging. LOL. It's funny when you have your friends telling you "Hey you need to update your blog" little did they know I had truly forgotten about it. I also forgot my info. LOL. Anyway here's my update.
In the month of January I was in a six week competition for a DT spot, called the Crop-Azing Race hosted by timeless Inspirations. The race involved Detour Challenges, Roadblock Challenges and Fast Foward. It was really a fun competition and I was able to create layouts and projects that were way out of my comfort zone. On the last week of the competition I was still in the race, and then it was the final moment when they make the annoucement of who the Grand Prize winner is and the rest of the 3 DT members. Well after the annoucement was made of the 4 DT members I congratulated everyone was talking on the phone with my girlfriend Holly who was also in the competition and we just said okay so we didn't make it but it sure was fun. Well as I say that I look at the Message Board and my eyes went straight to the topic that read "wait...more? Yes" and when I open the topic my friend Holly had made the DT they opened up another spot. I was so excited for her, she was crying and I was laughing then I go post my congrats to her on the forum and then there's another topic that reads "and could it be? The team is now 6." Yes you can guess it was me. OMG I was screaming in poor Holly's ear. OMG, OMG I made it. I was just so excited that we both made it. I'll post some of my LO's and projects created for the competition here.
On another note I entered one of my layouts that was created for the Timeless Inspirations competition in a layout contest at Serendipityscrapbookdesigns.com and I won. I could not believe that I won another contest. I can't wait to get my prize for that contest as soon as I do I will take pictures and post here.

Finally,

I've taking the plunge and have created a blog. Boy was I behind in the times, it seems that every scrapper I meet has a blog spot and when they ask me for mine I draw a blank. Didn't really see the point in blogging then, but after viewing so many blogs I figured hey why not? I can do this, so here it is my blog. What do I do now, don't know but, guess what I will learn from the help of my friend who is addicted to Blogs.
Now let me tell you a little about me. My name is Dolores, and I reside in the town of New York Yankess. I am a wife, a mother of 4 beautiful kids, I am a sister, a daughter, and last but not least I am a scrapper. I believe that God paves the way for all I do in life, He is the one I can count on, when all else fails.
My family are the joy of my life, and for me it is important to preserve the memories in my daily life. The Good, the bad and the ugly. My favorite embellishments are buttons, flowers and ribbons. My favorite techniques are sewing and inking at the moment.