why I've been MIA and some new cards and a LO

I don't really know how many people follow my blog and read my posts.  However, I feel I need to give an explanation as to why I have been MIA for so long.  I continued with my reveals for ScrapShotz as it kept my life somewhat normal and it took my mind of the things going on around me. 
In mid Nov, my mom was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.  She has beat cancer twice before.  We thought she was going to get the chance to fight this one, too.  However, it was not to be.  I went down to care for her - 5 weeks at home and 3 weeks in Hospice.  For the 5 weeks at home, I was the sole caregiver.  I am an only child.  My husband came down and helped on the weekend, but the weeks were very tough.  We shared some amazing moments and I was truly given a gift to spend so much time with her.  I have lots of memories, stories and photos to write and scrap about.  My mom passed away on January 10th.  We were at her side and it was very peaceful.  It is so hard to believe she is gone.  We were so very close.  I miss her so much.  I lost my stepdad in 2010. 
Here is a LO I made in memory of them -

Here are some other cards I have made - birthday & sympathy & Valentine's Day

Here are some of the many thank you cards I have been making...

Thanks for looking!!!

February Reveal For SSZ!!!

Here is the reveal from Scrapshotz - beautiful paper from Kaiser and Echo Park!

January ScrapShotz Reveal

These papers from Bo Bunny were beautiful!!!!

New Copic Colours!!! Coming Soon!!!

G43 Pistachio, G46 Mistletoe, BG57 Jasper, BG90 Gray Sky, E84 Khaki, E89 Pecan,
BV34 Bluebell, V22 Ash Lavender, V28 Eggplant, RV52 Cotton Candy, R56 Currant, YR27 Tuscan Orange

Are you?

Tim Holtz

ScrapShotz December Reveal!

I love the kit from SSZ this month - BG's - Little Black Dress.  It is perfect for wedding pictures.  So after 6 1/2 years, I decided it was time to start our album!!!! Thanks for looking!

Christmas Card Challenges and a few more

Thanks for stopping by!!!

ScrapShotz Mini Card Crop --- this weekend!

Looking to work on your Christmas Cards?  Head on over to http://www.scrapshotz.com/ for the mini crop we are hosting.  Everything kicks off at 7pm!  Hope you can be there!

My Advanced Copic Class with Sherrie Siemens!

Every little bit counts!!!

Watch this video right through there are some bloopers at the end.
For watching this 5 minute video you get to make a donation without spending a cent. This was produced by McGill staff at the Goodman Cancer Research centre.
The 3 older gentleman dancing together, are 3 of the most internationally renowned cancer researchers in the world.

The individual in the leather jacket is the head of the research center at McGill.
For every hit on YouTube, a donation is made to the Research Centre for Cancer Research

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg1yw8D3glE

SSZ NOVEMBER REVEAL!

From SSZ -

Our November Kit features the 25 Days Line from Simple Stories.  Included are all 12 Double Sided Papers, Two 12x12 Sticker Sheets, 4x6 Transparency Set,  Matching Unity Stamp,  Tsukineko Goosebumps Shimmer Spray, handful of WRMK Glitter Brads, Handful of prima Canvas Shapes, Prima Gems, prima inkpad, 12x12 Best Creations Glitter Sheet, and of course 8 cardstock, and ribbon ( not pictured)  Oh and a couple of extra little goodies from me to you!

Here's what I did with the kit!!

I went back to 2003 and scrapped our Christmas photos!

Thanks for looking!!