Another card handmade today...

I'm trying for a card a day. As long as I can.

Today's card is the same type as yesterday. I really like this flip-flop technique. The flip flop, "It's Your Day" and sand dollar stamps are all $1 stamps from Michael's. The "Enjoy!" stamp was from a retired SU! set called Everyday Expressions. I used the same shading technique, too. Split Coast Stampers is the BOMB!!!

Song Of The Day

Friday, May 5, 2006

"Breezin"-George Benson

Song Of The Day

Monday, April 17, 2006

"This Masquerade"-George Benson

Time off...

Well, I took some time away from the computer. I am making progress with my stamping. Not with my walking! Bummer!!! Oh well, I will upload a card I did tonight for a friend. The technique is called "Flip-Flop" (taken from Split Coast Stampers web site) and since I love those things and I was thanking my friend for getting me something with a flip flop design, I thought I would use the two for her card. I hope she likes it.

Here is the front of the card. I used a dollar stamp from Michael's for the flip flop background. The shading technique also came from Split Coast. (they have a wealth of info) You use a small cosmetic sponge and an alligator clip and swipe the ink from the edge of the cardstock inward. Here's a card with that technique that is the BOMB!!! I also used the new linen background stamp from SU! It is very versatile.






Here is the inside of the card. I used the Sizzix sidekick flip flops and foot dies. I love using that machine! (The regular Sizzix machine was used for the letter "T" and "Y" on the front of the card with Alphabars.)

Song of the Day

Sunday, April 16, 2006

"Home Sweet Home"-Motley Crue

Song of the Day

Thursday, April 13, 2006

"Smokin' In The Boy's Room"-Motley Crue

Another busy week...

Well, I shopped til I dropped both Thursday and Friday. Actually, Thursday was cross-training day with BFF!!! We shopped and carried our hangers of clothes for over 2 hours!!! That gave us some strong muscles. Plus, both days we probably walked 5 miles each day! I can honestly say that I put in my 10,000 steps every day this week. Today I took a physical break and caught up on the yahoo list I co-own. Plus, I cleaned some boxes out and now I am preparing eggs to be colored for our egg fight tomorrow.

Happy Springtime!!!

Song of the Day

Wednesday, April 12,2006

"On Broadway"-George Benson

Bunko Babe foiled again!

I didn't win anything at Bunko but I did have fun, as usual! We always have fun.

I walked before I went to Bunko. I did a bit over 3 miles and it was 45 minutes. My shins are getting sore. I have to be careful as I stopped running because of shin splints many years ago. I don't want any problems. I need to stretch more before I venture out.

I want to go 5 miles tomorrow. The weather is too good not to walk!

Song of the Day

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

"Here I Go Again"-Whitesnake

Heigh ho, Heigh ho....it's off to sew I go...

Today was sewing club. Though I was extrememly tired and in a not sociable mood, I really didn't want to go. I did, however, force myself knowing that I need to keep active and moving regularly. I was sure glad I did.

By noon, I had cut many strips for the border. Now, I have to sew these strips together and next month at sewing, see what is the next step. I am liking the color combination I picked. I hope to be done by July.

No walk today. I wanted a break since my calves were really tight yesterday and I walked 5 miles. I will try to get up tomorrow early am and walk 4 miles. I have Bunko at 9:30 so I have to go at 6:30 am.

Song of the Day

Monday April 10, 2006

"Dreamweaver"-Gary Wright

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.....

Another walk under my belt. I walked 5 miles today. Slower pace at 1:23 but still less than 17 minute miles. I was 180 lbs. this am so things are going along well.

I hope to work on household chores in the next few days and get clothes together for donation. I am also keeping up with the new plants in the backyard. The Hibiscus are looking great!

Tomorrow is sewing club and I will be working on my quilt. It is getting close to being done and it looks so bright and cheerful for my first one.





Tax day is fast approaching. Have you done yours?

Song of the Day

Sunday April 9, 2006

"Take the Long Way Home"-Supertramp

Late to Bed, Late to Rise

Since staying up til the wee hour of 3:30 am waiting for Promboy to return, I decided not to walk this am but instead, sleep in. Good idea as I was tired all day. I will start back up tomorrow.

I went with my BFF to the mall (and with my younger son) for shoes. We ate an early dinner at Olive Garden...mmmmmmmmmmm breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce............. I also shared the Chicken Alfredo w/Broccoli. And there was enough to bring home for hubby. Good stuff!

Tomorrow, I have to return the tux to After Hours and before 11 am so I don't get a late fee. They waived it for today since I told them I found it in the back of the car...Promboy put it in the back and I forgot it!!!

No Grey's Anatomy tonight, which sucks! I did see that they have two more episodes but no dates yet. Next week is Easter Sunday so that is probably out. If you check out the IMDB, you can find out lots about your favorite TV shows and the actors that play in them.

Okay, I'm outta here.....

Song of the Day

Saturday April 8, 2006

"Born To Run" - Bruce Springsteen

A New Day

WOW!!! I missed yesterday!!! I walked 5 miles and met up with my BFF half way. We stopped at Barnie's for a quick java and bagel and then walked back. Both of us had a busy day as our kids both were going to Prom...same prom but different dates. What a day it was! I have the "easy" task of having a low maintenance son. Okay, he is extremely high maintenance but in a different way! BFF's daughter had hair, nails, make-up appts, etc... My son showered and dressed in 20 minutes!!!!

[My son is fourth from the left...dyed-black hair (in a family of blondes) with white suit]

My BFF's daughter was at a different house taking pictures.

It is now 1:48 am and rain is emerging quickly while I stay up waiting for his highness's arrival.

*sigh*

Song Of The Day

Friday April 7, 2006...

"(You can) Go Your Own Way"-Fleetwood Mac


Third Post

Okay, so it's 10:47 pm and I didn't get my hair cut. Maybe tomorrow or Sunday. Hmmm...maybe I will lose a few pounds by just cutting off a few inches?!!!!!

COOL!!!

Second post today...

I guess I should just type as I think of things to say. I went through several blog sites and many people have multiple posts in a day.

Yesterday I went to Mall of Millenia with my BFF. We ate at Brio Tuscan Grille and had "Flirtinis". MMMMMM They were great! I so enjoy eating there! I also liked going from store to store laughing at the prices of the handbags and shoes!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Walk this way...

Okay, I'm starting to walk again! My motivation seems to be more of doing it because I see others doing it. Take the FATMANWALKING for instance. He is going from San Diego, CA to NYC. It has taken about a year but he is doing it. So, I say now, I can do it, too!

Today, I walked 4 miles in one hour and 57 seconds. Just about a 15 minute mile. I set goals during my walk and changed them while I was walking! Right now, my 3 main goals today are to do this blog (done), prepare the paper bag album for the four girls I chaperoned in NYC for the band trip and do a walk tomorrow...checking first to see if the MFM have a walk going on.

I weighed 181.5 lbs this am. I am a pre-diabetic and in need of losing some weight and speeding up my metabolism. Huh, another goal!!! Go figure...

BTW, that picture is of me when I was at IOA (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, FL) last month. I have let my hair grow out for the last 4-5 years and I need a change. I am getting it cut today! Locks of love, look out!

Addendum: I came up with some ideas for walking and I think I will use my plain, bright colored t-shirts for each walk and paint a number for the walk number I did. And I can date it in Sharpie. I want to videotape me walking tomorrow and talk while I walk and then take a picture or two.