Scrappygirl's Spot

Here's to a Great "Love Day"

2009-02-15T08:45:00.000-08:00

Well I know I have been a BAD Blogger! Life has been even busier in'09 than it was in '08! The Crafty Scrapper where I work has not slowed down one bit! Classes are going like gang busters, I am both working and teaching a lot! I got to go to CHA with Carolyn at the end of the month! That was incredible! Right after I got home from that, Chris was off to Vegas for his boys weekend and to watch the Superbowl. Which I watched with the neighbors. What a GREAT game! Love me some Steelers!!!!
Then after we thought all things were getting settled. We have TONS of design team work to do, all the stuff Carolyn and I ordered at CHA has been FLYING in!!! And Porter and I are about to start softball. Her through the Midlothina Girls Softball Association, her first year. And I got on with a co-ed team through Cedar Hill Parks and Rec department. And we have started back at the gym too.
Oh did I also mention that Chris and I are the Cookie Managers for Porter's troop? And It is cookie sale time!
So amongst all that craziness, I am so sorry I have not posted! But I did get the Flip T!M Holtz did up on Porter's Blog; porterscrafts.blogspot.com.

So Chris and I decided to make it a slow fun night for Valentine's Day, I worked, he shopped and then suprised me at work with flowers and a very nice expensive bottle of new parfume by Issey Miyake! Then we headed home to try out our new fondue pot, our valentines experiment! He got a nice Pinot to share, and we had a classic cheese fondue with french bread, broccolli, apples and red pepper.

Then we watched some Madagaskar II for Porter, then we started peparing everything for our main course. We did and oil fondue with tempura batter, and 2 homeade sauces. We had serloin, lobster, shrim, scallops, mushrooms and zuchini. It was better than when we went out for fondue, and we were all so full we could not bring ourselves to do the chocolate!
After a game of Scene It on the X-box (which I won) we called it a night. Great DAY!!!!
Hope all of you had a great day with the one's you love! Now off to create!!!!
Have a Scrappy Day!
Heidi

Porter's New Undertaking

2008-12-10T17:22:00.000-08:00

So as you can see from my previous post (that was meant for Porter's Blog). Porter has decided she wants to be a "Famous Scrapbooker" and teach the world how to scrapbook. I doing so she asked me to create her a blogspot and has started with two crafty videos, one in which she had me assist and stated that she will be having guest assistants in her video. Now let me tell you this girl is 7 1/2 and has her mind wrapped around the fact that this is her new baby. And if Mommy can stay ahead of the curve, learning how to post on youtube and then post the youtube on the blog we should be doing good. Dad has already suggested a tripod for better image quality.... so this is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and leave her comments! That way she will know she is getting famous!

Her blog site is http://porterscrafts.blogspot .com

My First Video

2008-12-09T04:48:00.001-08:00

Hi Everybody, this is my 1st post and video. I hope you will follow along with my crafty stuff! I love it!
Porter

My Santa!!!

2008-12-07T19:12:00.000-08:00

Well I talked Chris into (told) him he got to play Santa this year for Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association, which The Crafty Scrapper is a BIG part of. But when you get down to brass tacks... I just wanted some pics of him as Santa so I could scrap! What can I say, there is a new SANTA wordbook out by Heart of Texas Studios that I was just dying to utilize!

So here you go...... this is moto Santa in all his wonderment!

My Girl is SOOO Crafty!

2008-12-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

I don't think I could be in love with my kid any more........ then I come home while she is at Awana's and look what I find!

She is just learning to read.....1st grade and all.

And she picks up a craft book and just goes to town. She amazes me all the time. i can not tell you how precious it was for me to walk up on this site! My gal is truely awesome!!!! And she will be teaching everyone soon!

Happy Thanksgiving (Belated) and recent work

2008-12-01T07:07:00.000-08:00

Well we had a great Thanksgiving with my sister's family. As usual the cousins were ready to play!

And always ready to cheese for a pose!

Also here is a recent project I completed, I love Fall, it is my favorite season!!

Also here is a gift I had fun making using fragments! Sorry for the short blog post but have to run! More soon!!!

Go create something!!!!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

Well Ya'll Happy Halloween!!!! Hope ya'll had a great one! Lots of good memories, too much candy and hopefully lots of good pics to scrap! The demented clown, the jr. sorceress and I had quite the grand day!!!

First we had the Fall party at school, MUCH sugar consumed!!!! Then to downtown Waxahachie for Trick or Treating, much candy gotten!!!

Then home for some pumpkin carving, face painting and more Trick or Treating!!!! Lots more candy gotten! Happy kids, worn out grown ups!!!! All in all a super successful day!

Hope ya'll got your SPOOKS in! Boo from the Grand Sorceress!!!

Happy Fall Ya'll!!

2008-10-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

We have had a buzy week of fall festivities! Fall Festivals, town festivals, Halloween Crops and Scout Halloween Party!

Porter is loving being a Sorceress and can not wait until Halloween night for mommy and her to dress the same (picts to come)! All the while our Brownie troop leader held a kick bootie Halloween party for the scouts!

Honestly the girls had a blast and the decorations were fantabulous! Love the smoke!!!

This is a quick pic Chris snapped of me at dinner after Bob Phillips weekend in downtown Waxahachie. I am suprised I was still awake! We had over a 100 people through the door of the store. Many bewildered and betwixt; trying to figure out what magical land they stumbled across. Many got it!!!! Woo Hoo! others walked away not sure what door they had come into but were glad we had some comfie chairs and .50 cent sodas. All those outside were $3.00!
Anyhoo.... I am so excited about Halloween being here this week; I even went to the gym this morning!

And Porter read the entire Green Eggs and Ham to me at 9:00 at night. 62 pages of a totally happy Mom! Lovin having the tables turned!
Make it a scrappy day!

Fall in Texas

2008-10-21T17:45:00.000-07:00

Well I have to say FALL is my favorite season. I love the color pallette, the smells, the crock pot cooking and the anticipation of all the great holidays right in a row!
Texas in summer is only palatable if you are in air conditioning, a pool or at a water park!

From my previous posts you can see we managed that! But now I am soo enjoying this season, my goodness they mentioned probable 70 degree days this week! Can you beleive it? Well my family and I went daytripping on Sunday. I was on the hot persuit for a pumpkin patch for a design team project I am working on for the store.

Here is a great family pic I asked another family in persue of the same thing to assist with!
This is some of the goodness I got. Plus the day before we stopped at the Midlothian Fall Festival anf the United Methodist Church in town, this is what I caught. Happy Kid, huh?

What a Weekend!

2008-10-16T07:03:00.000-07:00

Us gal's at The Crafty Scrapper got quite a treat this weekend! Wendy Vecchi came to teach and brought a bunch of the Maya Road DT with her! A few of us on The Crafty Scrapper Design Team made something special for the gals that came in. This is a little lunch pail I made for Aubrey, hope she liked it! And below is the make and take MR did for us at the crop attached to my Halloween jar swap with my funny little scary guy!!! And last but not least after Wendy's first full day of teaching we were all whooped and headed to Carino's for some great grub! Our buddy Megan Darrow from 10 Second Studio joined us too! The next day I got to take Wendy's classes and let me tell you she is a FABULOUS teacher! I will post the project later!

I have been a BAD Blogger!

2008-10-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I have to admit it. I have been bad....very, very bad! I have not blogged in forever. So my October promise to myself is to be a better blogger. I am going to do my best to take random everyday pics and record them here because I have been getting very little scrapping done since I went full-time at The Crafty Scrapper. So here are some pics from today. I was off and it was my craft-cram b4 Wendy and the Maya DT come down tomorrow, also Halloween jar swap due, a homemade B-day card, fall class to finish and MIL birthday present. Needless to say I am bad to stay on track! I took some pics around the house and my messy scrap table, in mid-project!

Here is a craft Porter and I did last week, too cute! Added some $1.99 Target place mats and Waa-La, cute Halloween table.

This is Porter's first year to have tests. We are working on her 3rd, this is what we were doing at 6:45am. Her handwriting is getting much better!

And Happy Birthday Carolyn! My dear friend and 2ndly employer, you are MUCH loved chicka!!!! Look at all this handmade goodness!

So there... I posted, but doubt I will be back b4 the weekend is over. Now I can go to bed with thoughts of T!M swirling in my head. I know he is far removed from me this weekend due to all the fabulousness we will have going at the store, but you are never far from my heart, or scrap table for that matter!

Labor Day, cont....

2008-09-02T02:23:00.000-07:00

My beautiful daughter and me.

Cheesiest kids on Bentwood!

Fun and Games!

Happy Labor Day!

2008-09-02T02:18:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic Labor Day celebration on Bentwood! Lots of great food, Fantasy Football Draft, waterslide for the kids, canopy and fans for the heat. It was awesome! We all really enjoyed the day.

Cute kids! Staying cool on the waterslide.

1st Day of School

2008-08-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

Here we go, 1st grade! I am so excited for my girl, she was totally ready! It was really nice that Chris joined us this morning with school starting on a Monday this year, he had an easier time and helped me by getting Porter's breakfast while I was still blow drying my hair!

Porter is looping with about 85% of her classmates and of course the fabulous Miss. Maddox! We had fun giving out the cards I had made for the staff at the school. And unbenounced to her, Porter has one waiting in her lunch box! She is too cute and I know this year she is just going to explode with her reading.... she is just right there! I am so excited for her. Well off to work, I have been instructed to wear my running shoes, so all you girls that took off work for 1st day of school..... the UPS and Fed Ex men are going to keep us busy today!

Look What She Did WHile I was Away!!!

2008-08-17T16:34:00.000-07:00

While I was gone at the Stolen Moments retreat with the gals from The Crafty Scrapper this weekend, look at what my little one created all by herself! Quite the budding "Scrap Artiste"! If I do say so myself! She picked out the items herself while she worked with me at TCS on Friday. Guess she felt like she needed some compensation for all she had done! We are off to do some stamping!

mucky muck

2008-07-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

We went out to Bardwell Lake today to hang out with Caroline and the kids for a few hours. The girls were totally grossing me out rubbing the bottom of the lake on their legs and arms ; talking about how good the mucky muck felt good and made their skin smooth. Funniest part is when we got their M was worried about her hair getting tangled by the lake water and by the time we left she was rubbing the bottom of the lake on her like a Spa treatment!!!

Off to Camp

2008-07-13T21:45:00.000-07:00

Well the time has come and Porter was off to her 1st Girl Scout Camp today! I was really concerned about the preparation and excited about having some time by myself; but by 5:00 today I started missing her saying Mama, Mama, Mama! By 9:00 I called to check on her.

As of late I have not heard back but hope I get an update in the morning. I know some times she drives me nuts but who could not miss this cute girl!!!! But I am looking forward to a full day of scrapbooking tomorow and watching whatever I want with out worrying, oh.... and did I mention SLEEPING IN!!!!! Woo HOO!

1st Class

2008-06-26T20:30:00.000-07:00

Taught my 1st class tonight, we had a few with other issues so it was a one on one with me and Susan. She was so sweet, making this home decor piece for her kids of her grandkids. My camera was acting nuts so unfortunately this is the best picture. Will post my newest project soon!

Another day at Hurricane Harbor

2008-06-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

We did it again! Hurricane Harbor again today! Yes we are Crazy but we had a blast, it was an awesome day and she and I both rode the tallest slide in the park! I almost crapped my pants, it was so scary! But she had a blast!
We prolly have had to much sun, but now off to VBS and I am off to Dallas to get Alex, she had some more prob's with her peep's so she is back with us for a while! Say a prayer! :-)

Summer Days!

2008-06-23T14:44:00.000-07:00

OK, this is how the summer is going to go huh.... Needless to say, I was yellow! Got my butt kicked by a 7 year old!
We started the day off with cinnamon rolls (love Pillsbury!) then we headed to Hurricane Harbor for about 4 hours. We had a blast, we got there just as the park opened and were able to ride all the rides by the time it got packed and headed out right after it hit 102*.
After a little rest time, paid a few bills, did a load of laundry the off to play Monopoly Jr. now off to do a few summer homework worksheets, dinner and VBS. Hopefully I can get some scrapping in!

Birthday Cake Book

2008-06-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest project I completed for my DT. I am also officially gainfully employed part time! I am now an officially on staff at The Crafty Scrapper http://thecraftyscrapper.com. And we are gearing up for some new classes. Off to create!

1st trip to Six Flags this summer

2008-06-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

Well Porter and I ventured out yesterday morning after picking up our first http://angelfoodministries.com/ order and set out for Six Flags. It was scheduled to be a warm 95 degrees, but we are troopers we could hang!
The first ride we did was Splash Down, or what ever they have renamed it too. Well we certainly got soaked, but it cooled us down after the long walk into the park, yes at 11:15 after an hour and fifteen minutes it was already REALLY busy. We then tried for the new Tony Hawk ride but the wait was over 1:30! We rode a few other things, had an ice cream and Porter got to play one game in which she won this handy dandy little Supergirl cape.
Oh did I mention right after Six Flags we has a VBS kick off party, yes... dare I say out in the sun! Good ol Texas summer.

2008-05-18T21:18:00.000-07:00

How awesome is this??? Chris looks a tad bit older than me . Even though it's not true.... He is a cutie..... all the way!!!!

NSD-Porter's new BFF!

2008-05-04T07:37:00.000-07:00

As you all who know my child, she makes friends everywhere. She knows no strangers and once someone shows her a bit of attention (like she does not get a ton already) she eats it up! Chris dropped Porter down to TCS on NSD before he had to head out to work. She had a blast Carolyn had her assist with the giveaways. And then Porter's new BFF gave Porter one of her own. This cute little K & Co purse album that Porter swiftly made. It was a great day!

Dog Days of Spring!!!

2008-04-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

So this is Spring for me. ROWDY DOGS..... dog baths, visits from animal control, dogs digging, dogd escaping out the front door when the kids do not close the storm door, sick dogs (because they ate something yucky when they got out), and one dead baby bunny (I only saw Rascal with it for a minute, but try explaining it to a six year old!). I love my dogs but dang... they are dirty, messy and soo noisey. All this going on while I just completed my projects for the Luxe Design Team Contest (cross your fingers for me). I will be getting back to posting creative stuff soon!

Easter with the Duckling's

2008-03-26T06:26:00.000-07:00

Marie never ceases to amaze me, she is just an incredible photographer. Porter totally loved these little guy's and did not want to leave. She also go to take a few with the baby chick that we talked Madelyn into letting Porter hold. Marie also took a few of the girls with their crazy smiles, both are about at the same stage with baby and permanent teeth and it makes for a hillarious smile to see them together! I can not wait to see the rest of the photo shoot, but for now I see that she captured my girl again!

Gardening

2008-03-21T07:29:00.000-07:00

Gardening is so fun~! Beautiful day, spring break, cleaning up and clearing out the winter debris and bubs and flowers to plant. But is it is so much fun why can't I walk or breathe today????? Oh well, at least Porter caught some fresh worms! Yuck!
At least today is all about scrappin! Have a scrappy day.

The Rain!!!

2008-03-18T18:29:00.000-07:00

Oh my, today has been DREARY!!!! Rained all day all night... Got to drive around in it to much when I could not see squat, pure white knuckle driving. Still got out to do cardio, yeah me. And was so excited to go to the new Cedar Hill mall http://www.uptownvillageatcedarhill.com/. It is really cool to have something sooo "up-town" so close to home. We went to Matt's Ranchero Martinez for dinner and then we went to my new favorite store The Buckle http://www.buckle.com/ and I got these cute new capri's!!!! And it sure made my day a little sunnier! We are watching Atonement tonight before MIL goes home tomorow and oldest DD is here and going scrapping with me tomorow so she can make something for her Dad for his b-day. Looking forward to spending time at my favorite store http://www.thecraftyscrapper.com, and I heard they were getting the Zutter's in today, OH JOY!!!! (In my best Stimpy voice!)

Hope everyone had a scrappy day!~~

Did I mention my awesome MIL is in town???

2008-03-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is Lana, or better known to my daughter as Nana.... Hey Nana Lana.... that rhymes!!!! (Porter'ism). Any who, I love when she comes for a visit. She also informed me that she wants us to bring Porter to her for a week over the summer...was that the angel chorus singing Halleluah??? Does not get better than that. We have eaten out every meal til we are almost sick! Texas Land and Cattle, Nino's, Carino's and Hibachi 97'. So today I went to the store and got some stuff for a healthy dinner, that and I am afraid to put anything bad in my mouth after the trainer whooped up on Chris and I this morning. I think we are going to go get pedi's later today! Gotta love my Lana!!!!
Heidi

New Work

2008-03-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

Here is a new project I did for Design Team work for http://thecraftyscrapper.com/, the best store in the known universe. I really love the way this turned out. I have another assignment for this week. Another Maya Roads chipboard album, I am going to use the pictures of the Kindergarten field trip to the http://meyersonsymphonycenter.com/. Our trainer kicked our buts so hard this morning I can not hardly lift my arms. Even the Alive did not touch it. I am very excited for when 8:30 pm gets here and I can have a glass of wine, maybe that will cut the ache a bit better! Have a scrappy day!
Heidi

2008-03-10T13:35:00.000-07:00

Well here is a new layout that almost never was, due to the fact of loosing all my Easter pictures from 2007. But luckily with a little help from my friends, I was able to pull enough pictures to create this layout for The Crafty Scrapper Design Team. Here also is a picture from my woderful weekend away at http://stolenmomentsinn.com. It was a blast and the perfect retreat, run by a scrapper to cater to scrappers!