These are a few of my favorite things...(Part 1)

I used Tombow adhesive for the first time this week and I don't think I can use any other adhesive...ever...well, I still love my pink ATG.  What I love most is that it does not cause the paper to ripple (caused by the excessive moisture in adhesives).  I also love that it is a quick bond, or if you let the adhesive dry, you can reposition the paper. 

Another favorite...Starbucks Mocha Frapp.  The last time I drank it was August 1997 and I stopped drinking it because it gave me the most horrific belly ache (thanks Crohn's).  Almost 15 years later and a 5 year remission I decided to take the risk.  I am happy to report that it was as delicious as the first day I tasted it and no unfortunate side effects were had! 

Happy Scrapping,

Ivy

Roxy's 6th Birthday and Product Haul!

Happy 6th Birthday to my brother's beloved baby Roxy.  She is an Independence Day baby (born July 4, 2006).  Unfortunately, manufaturers of dog toys have not yet made a toy that is undestructible - "Roxy Proof".  Hence, the nickname Roxy the Destroyer.  My brother took her to PetSmart to purchase some toys and she really took to the football (no surprise - she has a Jets collar around her neck).  The football was destroyed after about 10 minutes, which is about the average lifespan of any toy given to her.  The 10 minutes was well worth it because she loved every second of trying to tear that football apart.

I wanted to share a one product haul.  I have wanted the Tim Holtz Alterations Tag and Bookplate die for the very longest.  I found it at Amazon for only 20 dollars - Great Deal!  Super excited to create some tags with my new Stampin' Up! DSP.

Happy 4th of July - 8x8 layout

In an effort to get into the Holiday spirit I decided to create an 8x8 scrapbook page using red, white and blue.  I used the weekly sketch from Let's Scrap (http://letsscrap.ning.com/).  If you have an opportunity to visit their site I know that you will absolutely love it.  You would be hard pressed to find more supportive women.  I posted a layout on their site a couple of days ago and the positive comments I received were incredibly kind and supportive.

Each time I look at this photo of my nephew I have to laugh.  That morning, he made me cut up a brand new trouser sock to create a headband - he wanted to look like his favorite character from the anime cartoon Naruto.  This is a great memory.

Happy Independence Day!!!!

Ivy

Let's Scrap Sketch Challenge 6-27-12

Just thought I would post a quick and simple layout I created this morning for the Let's Scrap Sketch Challenge (6-27-2012).   The photo of my mom and brother is of poor quality because I ran out of ink as I was printing it.

Products used:

Paper:  Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden

Ink:  Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Chipboard:  Stampin' Up!

Fibers:  Tim Holtz Trimmings

Paint:  Martha Stewart Pearl Acrylic Jet Stream

Letters:  Tim Holtz

Punches:  Stampin' Up!

It's fun to get lost...

Sometimes it's a ton of fun to just get lost.  On the way back from my nephew's baseball game in Port Jervis, my mom and I decided to pick up some lunch at the mall on the way home.  I got off at the wrong exit and ended up in the middle of no where Middletown, NY - somewhere along Route 211.  It was a great ride through a farm community.  We stopped at a farm to ask for directions and the farmer was so kind and gave my mom a tour around her greenhouses.  She shared that she was an 8th generation farmer.  It was a ride well worth it.

On a different note, I only have 2 1/2 days left of the school year.  Woohoo!!!  Hello summer vacation!

Turning over a new leaf...hello healthy eating!

This is a photograph of my breakfast...which usually consists of about 16 ounces of Coke or Pepsi and something fried.  I want to transition to more healthful eating.  First, I have gained some weight and my goal is to return to my college weight.  Second, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 25 years ago and after many surgeries, life threatening episodes, and 5 years of remission I have decided to take my diet more seriously.  So, here's to a more healthful life...

HELP - PROBLEMS SIGNING UP FOR STAMPIN' UP! US STARTER KIT

Each time I attempt to sign up I receive the following message:

The item(s) below is no longer available. To remove the item(s) from this order, click OK, then remove any payments from the order and delete these items from the Merchandise and/or Hostesss Free items tab before completing your order.

125855 Celebrando 2011-2012 (Single)

It will not allow me to continue to the Summary/Payment page until the item is removed.  Unfortunately, it is an item from the Starter Kit that I am unable to substitute. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Ivy