tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25054551353571120212024-02-19T10:33:26.813-06:00Heavenly Creations by MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-16406795620971535272012-04-19T12:39:00.004-05:002012-04-19T12:47:32.916-05:00Happy AnnivesaryTomorrow, a year ago is when I met the wonderful man in my life. We started out as friends and somehow 6 months after that we fell in love and I heard the words "I Love You". Seems like it was only yesterday that my life changed for the better. So what better excuse than an anniversary for me to create a card.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DxrN0E-dC-ICpM0hnmlxqzrESR-KWlO3lnVX4jaN8WTokMrTTzjJhWPcHKSEvxiAbBPjg2ZCo3VfD8pm0riLiFaTt4TQfJIEkMLzHC4rOynlF7ujCD8HqVLXvs6Jt3mMf8tPkeGyxDV4/s1600/Anniversary+Card+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DxrN0E-dC-ICpM0hnmlxqzrESR-KWlO3lnVX4jaN8WTokMrTTzjJhWPcHKSEvxiAbBPjg2ZCo3VfD8pm0riLiFaTt4TQfJIEkMLzHC4rOynlF7ujCD8HqVLXvs6Jt3mMf8tPkeGyxDV4/s400/Anniversary+Card+004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733168626530676114" /></a><br /><br />I think it turned out rather nice. Here is the list of supplies I used:<br /><br />Bazzill cardstock<br />Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses designer paper<br />Basic Grey Bling It Designer Rhinestones<br />Queen & Co. Felt Fusion<br />Vintage Lace<br />Magnolia Stamps<br />Stampin' Up "Because of You" for sentiment stamp<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-26685325717270048912012-04-04T13:25:00.003-05:002012-04-04T13:27:47.281-05:00Happy Birthday PapaSince my FIL loves music as much as I do I tried to figure out what I wanted to make for his birthday card. I love Elvis and found an awesome rubber stamp that I have had for at least a year, so I decided to finally ink it up and here is the result:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YrTzleN7XC-YZ6rZFjF7Xq_9gMohK9e0Uk1w7Wyq7_-jgt0Rf7H3VK_FbPU74vc4xirsYKNdzH6MqDpLQnhOT-PIb7KohDvde_NrUFpQzEs-odf_oal4eKhuy7qbAUMX_XHKJ90me8y/s1600/Elvis+Card+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YrTzleN7XC-YZ6rZFjF7Xq_9gMohK9e0Uk1w7Wyq7_-jgt0Rf7H3VK_FbPU74vc4xirsYKNdzH6MqDpLQnhOT-PIb7KohDvde_NrUFpQzEs-odf_oal4eKhuy7qbAUMX_XHKJ90me8y/s400/Elvis+Card+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727613819109387682" /></a><br /><br />I used SU cardstock and fancy pants paper, think it turned out rather well.<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-4918514971743439212012-02-09T15:00:00.003-06:002012-02-09T15:02:55.123-06:00Happy St. Valentines Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRaoV2L3wowXV71eaWVbzT4SkS9nvBaWdZhaFZiFD16tkj_by3O5eaEqKgt-Pb8TBNpz240t5a3-lkE4L5EQA6rC8hwuUFXmaQmP7fK9BE7UYufiMel-H_UuPr3JtfskiV78r64Jtu9U1/s1600/Valentines+Day+Card+for+Rommel+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRaoV2L3wowXV71eaWVbzT4SkS9nvBaWdZhaFZiFD16tkj_by3O5eaEqKgt-Pb8TBNpz240t5a3-lkE4L5EQA6rC8hwuUFXmaQmP7fK9BE7UYufiMel-H_UuPr3JtfskiV78r64Jtu9U1/s320/Valentines+Day+Card+for+Rommel+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707244142410014146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk6YP-O9I9lISLEiczTKN_PIVYxSuN5v_DZz7lPJCNTCei6HOqHUeOhf8uMFF4mIqds6Zk_49oP5agFj8DwLsjJK1LluyjvX8LptJ5arDextTAb7w_V7-QQWUdFQ659A8lP5XIJGrg3eY/s1600/Valentines+Day+Card+for+Rommel+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk6YP-O9I9lISLEiczTKN_PIVYxSuN5v_DZz7lPJCNTCei6HOqHUeOhf8uMFF4mIqds6Zk_49oP5agFj8DwLsjJK1LluyjvX8LptJ5arDextTAb7w_V7-QQWUdFQ659A8lP5XIJGrg3eY/s320/Valentines+Day+Card+for+Rommel+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707244137991197138" /></a><br />Okay, so it's been a long time since I have done anything creative or been on my blog so I am going to try to upload more projects as I try to implement them into my life.<br /><br />Since I have a new love I thought I would make him a Valentines Day card. We have been together 10 months and I love him so much, hope he likes this card as much as I loved making it.<br /><br />I CASE'd the idea from Tracy's Stamping Blog, her layout was perfect for my card. Thanks so much.<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />Monique<br /><br />P.S. Will try to upload list of supplies laterMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-42481849343254480392011-11-18T12:45:00.003-06:002011-11-18T12:48:04.846-06:00Wizard of Oz QuiltSo here is the finished quilt, my very first full size quilt, so pretty!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TZm2ndX808Qp4ybD_7zVy5pXnJlogKHPo_WXC7nZEP8ArF5_Z3Dl5WMCnlJiJMiQ-EI36KHXP-62riXVaSR8Ujni4cH6hrerU3m1PqTlD5vW1VqvZ2gq7dylwEy-YwVcPoxY3sfO1Q4R/s1600/Wizard+of+Oz+Quilt+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TZm2ndX808Qp4ybD_7zVy5pXnJlogKHPo_WXC7nZEP8ArF5_Z3Dl5WMCnlJiJMiQ-EI36KHXP-62riXVaSR8Ujni4cH6hrerU3m1PqTlD5vW1VqvZ2gq7dylwEy-YwVcPoxY3sfO1Q4R/s320/Wizard+of+Oz+Quilt+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676408994254273698" /></a><br /><br />I can't wait to start another quilt, just trying to figure out what I want to make. I quite love the colorful quilts the most.Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-19237030496969790482011-06-22T21:45:00.009-05:002011-06-22T23:15:52.802-05:00Aloo ParathaSo I am trying my hand at some Indian cooking and thought I would share the recipe with you in case you wanted to try it. I got it from Manjula's Kitchen:<br /><br /><object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZHqZlKrfbGg&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZHqZlKrfbGg&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object><br /><br />The recipe is:<br /><br />Dough:<br />1 cup Atta (Whole wheat chapatti flour)<br />1/2 cup water<br />1 pinch of salt<br /><br />Filling:<br />1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes<br />2 spoons fresh chopped cilantro<br />1 tsp green Serrano chilies<br />1/2 tsp cumin seeds<br />1/2 tsp salt<br /><br />Knead the dough to make it smooth, I found it kind of sticky so I put a bit more Atta as I kneaded it. Separate it into 6 balls of dough.<br /><br />Ensure the potatoes are at room temperature before mashing. Separate it into 6 balls as well. Watch the video and enjoy your Paratha. <br /><br />I will post the pictures as soon as I am done making them. Off to make them now!<br />Enjoy!<br />Monique<br /><br />Here are the pictures:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpuSSZmLtUV8f1E4m-RJ-hnxarydbhqP_UFfLhr5xwh8kWTaXmFMJdD_R4MsPiOVGvTpZQiPEDIXKxAIT9sodzvvxDU3ZM8A65XnzHknr-obp4SFRjkrGCFM7HiI0Q5JqIifqViWeEi-k/s1600/Aloo+Paratha+001.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpuSSZmLtUV8f1E4m-RJ-hnxarydbhqP_UFfLhr5xwh8kWTaXmFMJdD_R4MsPiOVGvTpZQiPEDIXKxAIT9sodzvvxDU3ZM8A65XnzHknr-obp4SFRjkrGCFM7HiI0Q5JqIifqViWeEi-k/s320/Aloo+Paratha+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621262496502818626" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51TGYFjxaQHin5GICsPY9S4B50MbkMPuQ5NnJZAPTxtT9Hpnt8YmMaFVMA_vcJypTKr6e8eUZZVnWDQZ4PCEVc2xbq-gcuUcAnbgVFQEd6et-VNp4uuAfVw2KD6EUtJkvlkOHQzwRMt-7/s1600/Aloo+Paratha+002.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUxvyBqv0vExHXIUl0qun2kXBZ32NsLDoKIQoDMq6iNpNZV1a-Txq2EDeBq_NIAb62Pi-fSGr6NVIKpTQigAre535VHcpqMb8CHlXqsB6JI2Ti-bUUtOLyuycM3dgx9GQ7W36m0ubjmls/s320/Aloo+Paratha+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621262706038494770" /></a>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-12724852716530338342011-02-17T19:25:00.006-06:002011-02-17T19:34:19.226-06:00Happy Belated Valentines DayWell since I have someone in my life I thought I would actually make a card this year. It was our first Valentines together and even though we were apart I still made him a card. He works so much that we rarely get some good quality time together lately. It's really hard but I am praying that things will work out the way they should in God's perfect time. Without further ado, here is the card I made him. <br /><br />Outside:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfruHHZfk2cjaxGSAiNeH7N8C4K1wmXgGGQFjK0rsp1RpyBWG7tpGmoJRYR7Q7k7osJ4pXqdNH4nbfrq74iOpGljfrx3fslyi1WZ_1L2gskqs5wZsO40x-KsA0YmJdTPfNVlUh4O8MOt8D/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfruHHZfk2cjaxGSAiNeH7N8C4K1wmXgGGQFjK0rsp1RpyBWG7tpGmoJRYR7Q7k7osJ4pXqdNH4nbfrq74iOpGljfrx3fslyi1WZ_1L2gskqs5wZsO40x-KsA0YmJdTPfNVlUh4O8MOt8D/s320/001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574835069254420434" /></a><br /><br />Inside:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMlgxa7AswkiAycD62L0rrnZ9UIFWkGyPE3XOCrkwIJEJ8OuqQa70oo8xeyd6tRvUOUBLgXpsw5pScyu1i9Rdr2cAT96D_1zb_PeRH-Pp4WgL4GfYEyP2TSbrZWRirkfV9y_lACgZDq15/s1600/Vdaycardfordavinside.jpg"><img style="float:center; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMlgxa7AswkiAycD62L0rrnZ9UIFWkGyPE3XOCrkwIJEJ8OuqQa70oo8xeyd6tRvUOUBLgXpsw5pScyu1i9Rdr2cAT96D_1zb_PeRH-Pp4WgL4GfYEyP2TSbrZWRirkfV9y_lACgZDq15/s320/Vdaycardfordavinside.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574835925775794114" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />Bazzill Cardstock<br />Various Patterned Papers<br />Ribbon<br />Felt Flower<br />Rhinestone<br />Magnolia Rubber Stamp<br />Doodlebug Pink Glitter<br />Petalsoft in Red<br />Watercolor pencils<br />Smooch in gold, red, white<br />Zig markers<br /><br /><br />Thanks for looking,<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-71967899602681872932011-02-17T15:18:00.003-06:002011-02-17T15:21:39.037-06:00My Wizard of Oz QuiltOkay, so an update from a while back that my quilt top is now complete. I just am so amazed that God gave me two hands that were able to create IMHO a masterpiece. I don't want to seem boastful or brag but I can't believe I made it. I love it so much and now I am trying to decide how I want to quilt it. Isn't it whimsical?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggru-G_dZ_T7DTb7fjhBob4Aqde4iizwb4RNJBF6s1O7_BvypvCCGyTMvNO5Ncnv350zHjO6HmkdBEhNM_Bcvv_jp4JRpLRhRlA6Qi1BM5VkL_mxOVGC0-94Clq69IFMo0beZXiQAfHUwq/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggru-G_dZ_T7DTb7fjhBob4Aqde4iizwb4RNJBF6s1O7_BvypvCCGyTMvNO5Ncnv350zHjO6HmkdBEhNM_Bcvv_jp4JRpLRhRlA6Qi1BM5VkL_mxOVGC0-94Clq69IFMo0beZXiQAfHUwq/s400/001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574771342569469570" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPbjYZN6LiDmN_WOoQTJ7qyztCCQsFUt5t7GuPDuCrTG0D_NaoiTKFJnLkOi4QwmK2B70e22sbqbbce_wbogDjHg4KAPx1M3hC4GvH7bsjT2j5bHPocqniWVSz92KUa9JBzlfJ3KVqmF4/s1600/002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPbjYZN6LiDmN_WOoQTJ7qyztCCQsFUt5t7GuPDuCrTG0D_NaoiTKFJnLkOi4QwmK2B70e22sbqbbce_wbogDjHg4KAPx1M3hC4GvH7bsjT2j5bHPocqniWVSz92KUa9JBzlfJ3KVqmF4/s400/002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574771467206694338" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for looking, if you have any comments, suggestions, please feel free to post. Positive criticism is always welcome!<br /><br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-6965903932870127652011-01-29T02:40:00.000-06:002011-01-29T02:40:03.071-06:00A Disaster of Epic Proportions<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qvib0rDEqOs?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-85718212548424123142010-12-05T20:03:00.010-06:002010-12-05T20:18:29.394-06:00Creative Gift Wrapping - Part 2Here are a few more gifts wrapped by Lynn Spence:<br /><br />Gift 6:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8j03A9LGbPwvPDkXvRTJafNSqXAZZ0ftsRF6zK2gBp71iZzAC_kcbY_DUjeUShqUpA1wLTbDMC2A6oYOjUkk-fwaspeNxFn12QIKe7d9cUZTLQgdgWMfGEIIBnq9fRaK4XYhzF3NIYX_/s1600/gift007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8j03A9LGbPwvPDkXvRTJafNSqXAZZ0ftsRF6zK2gBp71iZzAC_kcbY_DUjeUShqUpA1wLTbDMC2A6oYOjUkk-fwaspeNxFn12QIKe7d9cUZTLQgdgWMfGEIIBnq9fRaK4XYhzF3NIYX_/s320/gift007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547384388715869234" /></a><br /><br />This is a super chic card for the animal print lover in your family. A basic gold paper makes any gift look elegant. Added to the top some stylish animal print ribbon along with some gold ribbon adds that wow factor to any gift.<br /><br />Gift 7:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmIDiRbFi0L5MJpChOIA7Gv080ZYKzpyU5fvTI3CNpvdtGXQ4-OvVo5sdzPPw9Bu-hWNxLhz_Cv_2foo9MeMklMnrXyIEXFsDTeXSlfZyYmWMkYJ-OoUhMsIlKf56NpNvsemvorMiS3iV/s1600/gift008.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmIDiRbFi0L5MJpChOIA7Gv080ZYKzpyU5fvTI3CNpvdtGXQ4-OvVo5sdzPPw9Bu-hWNxLhz_Cv_2foo9MeMklMnrXyIEXFsDTeXSlfZyYmWMkYJ-OoUhMsIlKf56NpNvsemvorMiS3iV/s320/gift008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547385077518056930" /></a><br />Traditional colors are a never fail color scheme to wrap holiday gifts. This gorgeous floral paper has been paired with some classic plaid ribbon, some gold ribbon, pine needle boughs and some cute fabrege egg ornaments. Who wouldn't love to get a gift this beautiful?<br /><br />Gift 8:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpdImvU7ciMLT4wzxlPUMmEFcSlMZ1mR6n7bAGjFAttcq63YFAWVCwjFIqXLvUuL6ZxunSea7FQSZApZesxD240GiitnrXxOflNbSKKZL2u2wM6_L0_-COwJ_PLQQh3_97BhYIsXqw-ae/s1600/gift009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpdImvU7ciMLT4wzxlPUMmEFcSlMZ1mR6n7bAGjFAttcq63YFAWVCwjFIqXLvUuL6ZxunSea7FQSZApZesxD240GiitnrXxOflNbSKKZL2u2wM6_L0_-COwJ_PLQQh3_97BhYIsXqw-ae/s320/gift009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547385589958623490" /></a><br />What a unique paper to wrap a gift in for your British friends and family. A very different paper paired with some basic grosgrain ribbon and some wax seals for that extra royal touch.<br /><br />Gift 9:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepPyj5DmSlTjsIMb1M36UTE6H7wO7EnYMS0siaibAkg979SK7EikGRzc_CWeHdohPaAbrrWA5sy2S-n3fu_84Yq0itjJlSMj2z82Ef9KLkkkIaL0IJ_-hqmkmnendjMURQg6fFhxpsLdl/s1600/gift012.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhepPyj5DmSlTjsIMb1M36UTE6H7wO7EnYMS0siaibAkg979SK7EikGRzc_CWeHdohPaAbrrWA5sy2S-n3fu_84Yq0itjJlSMj2z82Ef9KLkkkIaL0IJ_-hqmkmnendjMURQg6fFhxpsLdl/s320/gift012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547386176177808674" /></a><br />I love this gorgeous paisley paper, so colorful, elegant and classy. A gorgeous green plaid wired ribbon makes the gift even more beautiful. Added are some sprigs of red leaves and some berries.<br /><br />So there are some amazing examples of how to jazz up your gifts this holiday season. Some of my own tips are below! Happy wrapping!<br /><br />1. A ribbon iron from Pebbles Inc. is a must have for any ribbon lover. If you're like me, creases are annoying and I just can't use wrinkled ribbon in any project whether it be a card, scrapbook page or a gift. They are fairly inexpensive and can be bought many places online.<br /><br />2. Take advantage of any diecut machines you might own to make unique tags and embellishments for your gifts. I have some basic tag dies for my "Cuttlebug" and if you use some fancy paper you can make any gift tag gorgeous. The possibilities are endless, so be sure to use your creativity for those one of a kind tags.<br /><br />3. Make the gift extra special for the recipient by adding a little ornament or embellishment that represents their favorite hobbies or interets. You can never go wrong with even just a candy cane or some sweet treat.<br /><br />4. I love to use anything reusable to wrap my gifts it. For a baby gift I like to use a blanket or something pretty but useful. For someone who loves to sew, perhaps some gorgeous fabric or table cloth would be suitable to wrap your gift with.<br /><br />5. Reuse any scraps of fabric, ribbon you have to make a unique wrapped gift.<br /><br />The possibilities are endless so never throw anything useful out that you may be able to use for your gift wrapping.<br /><br />Happy Wrapping,<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-60811841253216835812010-12-05T00:14:00.016-06:002010-12-05T00:45:16.258-06:00Creative Gift WrappingI was recently lucky enough to have had the opportunity to meet with Style Expert Lynn Spence for Scotch Brand Tape. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RwlXqovwOAx6uNwwlT-HGVLsjLI67GogzQxdK6f22nYVUbTYYgpeAARlPMPHUNrfzeQe-u22zD2U-Jpfv8kalYwwXQShMIu6641Xv6CJCfxH5TEprozFf-3TNEDO7v-YfXPJIvGLlnAj/s1600/gift013.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RwlXqovwOAx6uNwwlT-HGVLsjLI67GogzQxdK6f22nYVUbTYYgpeAARlPMPHUNrfzeQe-u22zD2U-Jpfv8kalYwwXQShMIu6641Xv6CJCfxH5TEprozFf-3TNEDO7v-YfXPJIvGLlnAj/s400/gift013.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547080234953182834" /></a><br /><br />I had a fabulous time talking with her about how to wrap and personalize your gifts for this holiday season. Here are some great tips she mentioned:<br /><br />1. Stock Up – Before you start wrapping, make sure you have all of the necessary supplies. Quality scissors and tape will make the gift wrapping experience a breeze (see proof points below)<br /><br />2. Stay Sharp – Have a sharp pair of scissors, such as Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Scissors, for cutting paper and other materials. It will allow you to achieve greater precision with your cuts. And if tape on your scissors is a pet peeve, Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Non-Stick Scissors use non-stick technology that means no more sticky build up on blades.<br /><br />3. One of a Kind Tags – You can make your own gift tags by using the back of old holiday cards. Cut pictures or words from magazines, and paste them on the gift card to make it festive. Voila! Your own customized gift tag.<br /><br />4. Go Glam – Add luxury to your packages with glamorous materials such as metallic papers that will make anyone feel spoiled. Fashioned inspired animal print or sophisticated quilted paper will look luxurious under the tree.<br /><br />5. Mix It Up – Move away from traditional wrapping paper by incorporating new textures such as rice, foil and matte papers into your wrapping repertoire. Mixed colours and patterns are also a great way to add visual interest to your presents.<br /><br />6. Au Natural – For a more organic, eco look, use recycled papers or materials such as linen, Kraft paper, fabric remnants, burlap or a fabulous vintage scarf. <br /><br />7. In Lieu of Glue – For tasks where you’d traditional use glue, reach for Scotch® Double-Sided Tape, a no-mess alternative for light duty attaching and mounting tasks.<br /><br />8. Fit to Be Tied – Homemade bows are easier to make than you think. Simply tie the ribbon as you would a shoelace, and use fresh greens or other ornamentation to “dress up” the package. The recipient will surely be impressed with the “professional look” of the present!<br /><br />9. Stay Seamless – Scotch GiftWrap Tape features a unique satin finish that disappears on most gift wrap papers. Makes all your gifts look great! Easy to dispense and sticks securely.<br /><br />10. Make It Last – The joy of giving is always in style but before you start wrapping gifts, make sure you stock up on quality tape like Scotch Brand to ensure your packages stay sealed until its time to unwrap them. <br /><br />11. Waste Not, Want Not – Get creative with scraps of paper, ribbons and other found items to add pizzazz to your wrapping and help the environment by keeping these items out of the waste basket. <br /><br />12. ‘Tis the Season – Before you start gift wrapping, put on some holiday music, relax and have fun! Remember – it’s the thought that counts<br /><br />Here are some of the fabulous gifts she wrapped, they sure make me want to wrap gifts right away. I have also included some comments and some of my own tips for perfect presentation every time. Be sure to check out the Scotch Brand website for great products you must have for the perfect aids to help your gift wrapping.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scotchtape.ca/">Scotch Brand Tape Products</a><br /><br />Gift 1:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6b58puuycvzCxYebpSi39-dC93FNoN39qyeuyXjTQAcc5Q7Q-JjFd2xiKrAwtQbUztmE5yOTP-olGiqqZ1TudIfsWutcIUZmK333_ZQ4cJFYMV_nALhm38g55K5wzMK8O_3s71_rSOMa/s1600/gift001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6b58puuycvzCxYebpSi39-dC93FNoN39qyeuyXjTQAcc5Q7Q-JjFd2xiKrAwtQbUztmE5yOTP-olGiqqZ1TudIfsWutcIUZmK333_ZQ4cJFYMV_nALhm38g55K5wzMK8O_3s71_rSOMa/s320/gift001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547081153992825554" /></a><br />This is totally masculine but also perfect for the fisherman/woman in your life. When I saw this paper I immediately thought of my mum because she loves to fish. I would have never thought to have wrapped a gift using this paper so I am so happy to see something out of my comfort zone. Lynn embellished it with some little lures which makes it's so much more personal IMHO.<br /><br />Gift 2:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbopkcTV8moaZNzfDAyoMke5i3iY1dBUvcycYdHRRbYoI5JeJh9LGUVuRBaVID2bzTJDtE2-uAy2Bbvzp2FHzBJiAnDMWlnXDSx9MeoSrG3TQNnadBiBPyPMTL2pnOQMYIVKtv2SrsBTj/s1600/gift002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbopkcTV8moaZNzfDAyoMke5i3iY1dBUvcycYdHRRbYoI5JeJh9LGUVuRBaVID2bzTJDtE2-uAy2Bbvzp2FHzBJiAnDMWlnXDSx9MeoSrG3TQNnadBiBPyPMTL2pnOQMYIVKtv2SrsBTj/s320/gift002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547082094312810978" /></a><br />This silver paper is so beautiful, it reminds me of the old tin ceilings in older homes and churches. It's so elegant and stylish and when paired with the same color ribbon and a cute car ornament, it not only says that you care about the person you wrapped it for, but it also is a gorgeous work of art.<br /><br />Gift 3:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJd-3BvBKbjnxzci0MJKCJH6ogBifMRlvLR6huXEMKA9sXqNTLkdPRuQAVPHoP5nDfTu_VRoafhTS_Z_B05KiPmIO5cITqy1NVzO_9yER07yCiFcfs9cDCkZyPREh8Pe5uyc1luS9wvpg8/s1600/gift004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJd-3BvBKbjnxzci0MJKCJH6ogBifMRlvLR6huXEMKA9sXqNTLkdPRuQAVPHoP5nDfTu_VRoafhTS_Z_B05KiPmIO5cITqy1NVzO_9yER07yCiFcfs9cDCkZyPREh8Pe5uyc1luS9wvpg8/s320/gift004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547082653329613682" /></a><br />This gift was wrapped in this gorgeous thick paper that looked like pine needles all over it. It was so gorgeous and I just love the natural bow that was made out of a fabric that resembles aida cloth. The pine cones and raffia add a nice touch and it just makes the gift stand out.<br /><br />Gift 4:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHlo8JOKLAT0HcU-TpL2luT_9Sz8o2QqdWrLoq042z-8epHjwGWAP1tN2pBTBv1iUHTeM8re_JsFoJefTm_zWXDApQAof78Evkq5YG_4o2qe8sxxHKkCfkdB_1ljhv7tQ5v8MMTjDiMYa/s1600/gift005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHlo8JOKLAT0HcU-TpL2luT_9Sz8o2QqdWrLoq042z-8epHjwGWAP1tN2pBTBv1iUHTeM8re_JsFoJefTm_zWXDApQAof78Evkq5YG_4o2qe8sxxHKkCfkdB_1ljhv7tQ5v8MMTjDiMYa/s320/gift005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547083553666409570" /></a><br />This gift was wrapped in some gorgeous gold gilded paper. The paper had embossed and glittered designs that added so much to the paper. Lynn added a gorgeous wide bow and put on a starfish. It'd be perfect for the beach lover in your family or someone who just loves the ocean. It's very non-traditional, gorgeous and would be so beautiful under anyone's tree this year.<br /><br />Gift 5:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLldpiOtvJW1tw13izqkU1LHL8XWTZPOWC6AEh3G9ZVWPJYn_c8RxI1Z4EXLDupxNf5O0RRE5mVOZ9SwicosZOS2mI-o-QrWxYJg-XIegYjMjkqX3Ty5WPXPF1eHBcHQoHlXWP0ZCGpda/s1600/gift006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLldpiOtvJW1tw13izqkU1LHL8XWTZPOWC6AEh3G9ZVWPJYn_c8RxI1Z4EXLDupxNf5O0RRE5mVOZ9SwicosZOS2mI-o-QrWxYJg-XIegYjMjkqX3Ty5WPXPF1eHBcHQoHlXWP0ZCGpda/s320/gift006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547084200176951874" /></a><br />This is one of my favorites. You can't tell from the picture but the paper feels like handmade leaves all over and has a great texture to it, I will have to see if I can find out where Lynn got this, it's so perfect. Add to that a traditional plaid bow and some jingle bells and you have one gorgeous gift that anyone would love to receive.<br /><br />More gift samples to follow tomorrow, now it's time for bed. Enjoy and happy wrapping!<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-5179526041491876772010-08-16T20:42:00.003-05:002010-08-16T20:55:50.844-05:00Tomato-Basil Linguine with ChickenIt's been a while since I have posted so I thought I would try to get back into the swing of things and get creative. Although this isn't the usual kind of post I would write, it's still somewhat creative. If you knew me, you would know that I despise cooking and would rather starve. I know it's sad but it's true, I hate cooking so when I cook it's a challenge for me so I thought since what I made turned out I would post it, just in case there is someone else out there like me. Anyways, hope you enjoy the recipe, it's super easy and yummy too!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnyI_Oh3tU2E3d8VUpJMOQ4omLWp7fgW4vlbDK_YzWzL5uwpEpqopOCcjQpv636iMBXq22nFix2rgdmYpihvyCJ_Lw0-yfuwY2pZxXl1w6F6smzSyE8QRrLHtApHi6laqv1-Mg5QcbAAL/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnyI_Oh3tU2E3d8VUpJMOQ4omLWp7fgW4vlbDK_YzWzL5uwpEpqopOCcjQpv636iMBXq22nFix2rgdmYpihvyCJ_Lw0-yfuwY2pZxXl1w6F6smzSyE8QRrLHtApHi6laqv1-Mg5QcbAAL/s320/001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506189148295510146" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Tomato-Basil Linguine with Chicken</strong><br />Prep Time: 20 minutes<br />Yield: 4 (1-1/2cup) servings<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br /><br />5 oz. refrigerated linguine<br />4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cute into 1 inch cubes<br />2 teaspoons chopped garlic in water (from 1-1/2oz. jar)<br />1 (14oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained<br />1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves<br />1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br /><br /><strong>Directions:</strong><br /><br />1. Cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain, cover to keep warm.<br />2. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.<br />3. Stir in tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.<br />4. Add cooked linguine; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Nutrition Information Per Serving: </strong> Serving Size; 1-1/2 Cups * Calories 310 * Calories from Fat 50 * % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 9% * Saturated 2g 10% * Cholesterol 105mg 35% * Sodium 420mg 18% * Total Carbohydrate 28g 9% * Dietary Fibre 2g 8% * Sugars 3g * Protein 35g * Vitamin A 15% * Vitamin C 15% * Calcium 15% * Iron 20% *<br /><strong>Dietary Exchanges:</strong> 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat OR 1-1/2 Carbohydrates, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat<br /><br />Taken from:<br />Pillsbury: One-Dish Meals Cookbook<br />ISBN: 0-609-60282-9Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-88693723916641516952010-02-01T20:40:00.002-06:002010-02-01T20:42:25.359-06:00Inchie Books<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwAMa6ov6-Lv4TeAAlkoh9nCyQ-ac8NwbaVj3VjpZYTtyH11OknbSd1uz7qITi6AUbkJlEMhUN1nLvwQBXl9Poy5FVpB4IxOWWrkQNebe8nXNB4EoHm8QT42ug9XtJkGIZZpq4kCgIfSM/s1600-h/inchiebooks3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwAMa6ov6-Lv4TeAAlkoh9nCyQ-ac8NwbaVj3VjpZYTtyH11OknbSd1uz7qITi6AUbkJlEMhUN1nLvwQBXl9Poy5FVpB4IxOWWrkQNebe8nXNB4EoHm8QT42ug9XtJkGIZZpq4kCgIfSM/s320/inchiebooks3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433470953014643186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjsW4OA5lel9L7TmQJbC6-RT_DwSnoDj3dCb4gv4CNnBOX7oPFd4GOZGphaMJDdmdjUJxFXVpEb2NRsBLzhyphenhyphendFRk0eAQ2D0wFdRwItOJK2VH5NBcTKm4bEqQTIaX7bXSuSI1kwJj9vWIG/s1600-h/inchiebooks2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjsW4OA5lel9L7TmQJbC6-RT_DwSnoDj3dCb4gv4CNnBOX7oPFd4GOZGphaMJDdmdjUJxFXVpEb2NRsBLzhyphenhyphendFRk0eAQ2D0wFdRwItOJK2VH5NBcTKm4bEqQTIaX7bXSuSI1kwJj9vWIG/s320/inchiebooks2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433470949662219138" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTPA_DbJqfg7q4hcSzCDtSnRH2Sv0srIN9k_lp6zT4whU4X4Vz6erKNhqSQyGfmrovi5XEHy7noc5WqAKrfiUbd5OtSrQhCUenFqWYcmvMOmfrdPn0D5-AxGMTQfq2IH14c8rAx1ox0gr/s1600-h/inchiebooks1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTPA_DbJqfg7q4hcSzCDtSnRH2Sv0srIN9k_lp6zT4whU4X4Vz6erKNhqSQyGfmrovi5XEHy7noc5WqAKrfiUbd5OtSrQhCUenFqWYcmvMOmfrdPn0D5-AxGMTQfq2IH14c8rAx1ox0gr/s320/inchiebooks1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433470943574635490" /></a><br />I made these cute little books for the "Cabbage Patch Kids Only" club I am in. Jon-Jon (one of the "kids") insisted I make them for his friends to put their little inchie collections in, I think they turned out really cute.<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-21151545728947514512010-02-01T20:36:00.001-06:002010-02-01T20:37:52.981-06:00Refinished Bulletin Board<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1EQ7iDxrmWyyCzKel5LlKUi7vEI-N5dWjH26mFgi3uN2sImBhIZalOitmCxd8flGKmmvSX7kTLJv3bunzgfVpdjG7C-IXs3AilBM1cuo3ujlvgIIDHL4SOhLKL38leq6gphQUY_ZjbR4/s1600-h/bullentinboard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1EQ7iDxrmWyyCzKel5LlKUi7vEI-N5dWjH26mFgi3uN2sImBhIZalOitmCxd8flGKmmvSX7kTLJv3bunzgfVpdjG7C-IXs3AilBM1cuo3ujlvgIIDHL4SOhLKL38leq6gphQUY_ZjbR4/s320/bullentinboard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433469788484303218" /></a><br />It's been months since I have posted anything and since I am not moving I decided to unpack some stuff in my craft area. I had this old bulletin board so I refinished it, added some batting, fabric and ribbon and voila!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-25357181488037106202009-11-13T18:28:00.000-06:002009-11-13T18:29:01.385-06:00Pray for Ramona<a href="http://earlramona.blogspot.com/">Pray for Ramona</a><br /><br />To anyone reading my blogs could you please keep this very sweet girl in your prayers. She is an inspiration to a lot of us and she always has a smile on her face. I have had the pleasure of registering her at the hospital and she truly makes me want to be more positive in my own life. She is facing so much in the next few weeks and I pray for her healing.Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-1161266474127828642009-09-07T13:44:00.000-05:002009-09-07T13:44:54.267-05:00Craft Critique - Craft Product Reviews and Scrapbook Product Reviews: Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, and a GIVEAWAY!#links<a href="http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/09/wreck-this-journal-by-keri-smith-and.html#links">Craft Critique - Craft Product Reviews and Scrapbook Product Reviews: Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, and a GIVEAWAY!#links</a><br /><br />This would be perfect for me, something I could really use right now.Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-49402780038847257052009-09-05T13:10:00.000-05:002009-09-05T13:10:05.826-05:00Craft Critique - Craft Product Reviews and Scrapbook Product Reviews: The Best of Craft Critique and a Giveaway...<a href="http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/09/best-of-craft-critique-and-giveaway.html">Craft Critique - Craft Product Reviews and Scrapbook Product Reviews: The Best of Craft Critique and a Giveaway...</a>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-25862709749547625062009-08-06T19:49:00.001-05:002009-08-06T19:50:15.761-05:00Finally a card . . .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09foquqj2FPIxK6ZzFxlIVJ-QudjX36gFpHEWcC88L_Owk3vBAfbQj2Qno73tHdTc_s-uhFshuyj_t_q-hLmiZtGjE2tCxceAcEst_B-3amsxKIgnWBerWAMmKD7lKL97W55szq2ttN6n/s1600-h/100_3187.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09foquqj2FPIxK6ZzFxlIVJ-QudjX36gFpHEWcC88L_Owk3vBAfbQj2Qno73tHdTc_s-uhFshuyj_t_q-hLmiZtGjE2tCxceAcEst_B-3amsxKIgnWBerWAMmKD7lKL97W55szq2ttN6n/s320/100_3187.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367017813174066450" /></a><br />I have been MIA for a long time and I will be for even longer, but I did manage to make this card for a friend who had a baby. All my craft stuff is packed as I am making a huge across country move. I have been so stressed out that nothing much is really getting done, but I had to share this creation, enjoy!!!Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-50382897616813087082009-06-30T00:20:00.004-05:002009-06-30T00:26:40.637-05:00Finally a card . . .I know it's been a while since I have posted anything creative and I am still having a bit of a drought right now, but I did manage to make this cute card. It might sound funny but I made it for a "fan" letter I mailed to Robert Pattinson, because he's such a sweet guy and I have a huge crush on him. Anyways, here is the card.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRu8_Uq-MwaHvLeNkgQ1CrTVdk12mmXR-eLf_h30bYRAC6uOPYIizRDiKecyNLNsfVACAwD5uR_OctFjZYyZrQ8kLxnE7GljWdDTHhuFUf8xPUs5NpVp7CR5ov9lkyJcfN9vB55gucS2F/s1600-h/RobCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRu8_Uq-MwaHvLeNkgQ1CrTVdk12mmXR-eLf_h30bYRAC6uOPYIizRDiKecyNLNsfVACAwD5uR_OctFjZYyZrQ8kLxnE7GljWdDTHhuFUf8xPUs5NpVp7CR5ov9lkyJcfN9vB55gucS2F/s320/RobCard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352986826769518226" /></a><br /><br />I am also going to post a little update for those who might have been reading my blog. I am doing okay, being followed by many doctors and my mood is getting a lot better. I am off one of my medications and doing well, so it's a good sign. I chopped all my hair off which was huge for me because I have always had long hair. I also decided that I wanted to go back to school to do something I have only ever dreamed of, acting. So I applied to Vancouver Film School thinking that I wouldn't even have a chance but I got accepted and so I start in January and am so happy I can't believe it. I have not felt this happy or excited since I was a little girl so I think that this is what I am meant to do. I want to be creative and be able to have a challenge in my career, and I am not being challenged as a clerk in a hospital so I am moving on to bigger and hopefully better things. So much has happened in such a little amount of time I hope the rest of the year is relatively calm compared to the past few months. I have also managed to lose 20 pounds and am happy about myself for that. I stopped eating "junk" food and stopped drinking pop, so now my treat is a pop once in a while. Thanks for looking!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-80545073912011980002009-05-09T19:36:00.000-05:002009-05-09T19:37:08.874-05:00So Sorry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjoVaTnmBNelXSyKfdTfP8bCJ6eqyhWL9cVmdzyszhQuBs_JMhLP7PrITg42MXJMPHkuswF_1RSDqVU2o5x7BwFEzL6d7EcTfb9salQmIiKO3DlmvbCI4dcoSMG_rKR6iZ7cjhbQNxdYI/s1600-h/100_0151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjoVaTnmBNelXSyKfdTfP8bCJ6eqyhWL9cVmdzyszhQuBs_JMhLP7PrITg42MXJMPHkuswF_1RSDqVU2o5x7BwFEzL6d7EcTfb9salQmIiKO3DlmvbCI4dcoSMG_rKR6iZ7cjhbQNxdYI/s320/100_0151.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333987852223174658" /></a><br />Hi Ladies,<br />I am so sorry I have not been myself lately, I hope it's okay I tell you why. A few weeks ago I tried to end my life and am just trying to get through the days. My boyfriend of 10 years just broke up with me yesterday and I couldn't be more depressed. It seems everything that can go wrong has for me lately. I haven't touched anything in my craft corner for weeks and just forced myself to make a card for my secret sister on Splitcoaststampers. I feel very lost and I am having a really hard time coping. I haven't been myself for a while and making it through one hour is all I can think about right now. So I am so sorry I haven't been up to posting much.<br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-88530788205400246252009-04-23T02:11:00.000-05:002009-04-23T02:11:03.745-05:00Simple Skirts GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/04/simple-skirts-giveaway.html">Simple Skirts GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-13701382951113007162009-03-31T16:02:00.000-05:002009-03-31T16:04:04.090-05:00Blog Candy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF8UpIlb5U7MQaYT60RaS2IfenC1PMhrgpFIjBh8XvEEbBia03B1hUhmLWrEzfsyvpSt5Q_02IfjY7IKndcu5nkFMqu_7JerXJYBV_YIkvGrbTgtDTXGhPfbekVfx7WOa-fiVsvJy0Qc-/s1600-h/prize.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzF8UpIlb5U7MQaYT60RaS2IfenC1PMhrgpFIjBh8XvEEbBia03B1hUhmLWrEzfsyvpSt5Q_02IfjY7IKndcu5nkFMqu_7JerXJYBV_YIkvGrbTgtDTXGhPfbekVfx7WOa-fiVsvJy0Qc-/s320/prize.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319460505132890434" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://donaldas.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-candy.html">More Blog Candy!!!</a><br /><br />Check out this gals fabulous blog and her candy offerings!Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-39722687199584771412009-03-29T20:17:00.000-05:002009-03-29T20:17:00.950-05:00Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/twilight-tide-pettiskirt-giveaway.html">Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-77096731852208838162009-03-24T00:10:00.003-05:002009-03-24T00:13:16.592-05:00Blog CandyCheck out this fabulous candy:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosLZ1SLB-FMbU0F3BrGvogEWY0CK7Q09mv7t2BAgpb1HCcda4IzPGL1bODks_hav3GfZdmZpjAUbHmR8jab8VQteKF6lonmdRdxU0butFaSVIVsbPDI9jNW47Qtmc-FQT-k69PvvtNJRQ/s1600-h/Blog+Candy1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosLZ1SLB-FMbU0F3BrGvogEWY0CK7Q09mv7t2BAgpb1HCcda4IzPGL1bODks_hav3GfZdmZpjAUbHmR8jab8VQteKF6lonmdRdxU0butFaSVIVsbPDI9jNW47Qtmc-FQT-k69PvvtNJRQ/s320/Blog+Candy1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316617439909016754" /></a><br /><br /><br />This gal was given some fabulous Magnlia stamps for some great candy, check out her blog and enter.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stampwithjulie.com/">Magnolia Blog Candy</a>Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-88040560975332073112009-03-22T00:09:00.001-05:002009-03-22T00:10:27.020-05:00Blog Candyhttp://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/its-candy-time-for-whiff-of-joy.html<br /><br />More blog candy at the above link!<br /><br />Yay, I have a few comments so far for my blog candy, I know it's only little but once I hit the next milestone I will offer up something bigger.<br /><br />MoniqueMoniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505455135357112021.post-28938217972016695572009-03-20T11:55:00.003-05:002009-03-20T11:59:24.512-05:00A Little Bit of . . . .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxIfZ2DrljCRHoPD3LHwZyKlb3G_NC73cZDr-F8Kk4mActI6wWEGFUhwFs_8_A2f-YtOPwwjC20EF7IVeIzJOX8PmmNnHqf4a48LTM4SFbdPMWxCyNn1EOaE0hPUkvXaXR5dDFIzLmnUX/s1600-h/100_0092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxIfZ2DrljCRHoPD3LHwZyKlb3G_NC73cZDr-F8Kk4mActI6wWEGFUhwFs_8_A2f-YtOPwwjC20EF7IVeIzJOX8PmmNnHqf4a48LTM4SFbdPMWxCyNn1EOaE0hPUkvXaXR5dDFIzLmnUX/s320/100_0092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315315449485044802" /></a><br />CANDY!!!<br /><br />I am offering up for grabs a mini blog candy. It's 10 stamped images and the majority of them are Magnolias but a couple other ones too! It will be open until next Friday to give everyone ample time! To enter please leave your email address and a comment of course on what your favourite thing to use on your cards! Thanks for looking and good luck!<br />Monique<br /><br />P.S. Sorry for the blurry picture, I really hate my new camera, think I will go back to using my old one.Moniquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02871444050210716685noreply@blogger.com3