What I've been doing....

It's been quite busy around here...and everywhere I can imagine! With the holiday season upon us I have the usual hustle and bustle associated with that. In addition, I started a new job last week. I'm super excited about it, but I haven't quite finished my days with my old job yet....Phew. Things are getting crazy :)

So I thought I'd just pop on and post a couple of pictures of things to come. I've been cutting out pieces to slap together for my Christmas cards...

 Leftovers are pretty in themselves!

Here's the pieces for 40 cards....minus their respective cricut cutouts, as I've had a little oopsie with my cricut mat...

More to follow :)

Yay!!! My first award!

Susan P. sent me notification of this award, and I couldn't be more elated! I serve on the Totally Stamps design team with her and always enjoy browsing through her stuff!

So on to the nitty gritty of the award...
1. Thank the person who awarded you
2. Share 8 things about yourself
3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered
4. Contact bloggers and tell them about their award

Eight things about myself.....
1. I'm often quite random....as you're soon going to find out for yourselves :)
2. I just started a new job...though I haven't quite finished the last job....this makes for a busy Tara!
3. The fastest way to my heart may just be through a lovely pan of lasagna.
4. Currently my craft room is being inhabited by my brother-in-law, so I've been forced to craft on the living room floor...But sometimes I prefer it this way :)
5. I went black friday shopping this year and got everything on my list (AND limited myself to one cricut cartridge)!
6. I'm fairly certain that the worst chore in the world is cleaning dishes.
7. I am currently addicted to everything My Mind's Eye.
8. I sincerely hope everybody has a safe and happy holiday season!!! This includes, but is not limited to, my friends and family, no matter how far away, my new bloggy friends, my coworkers (old & new)!

And for my nominations....
1. http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
2. http://totally-stamps.blogspot.com/
3. http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/
4. http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
5. http://kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com/
6. http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
7. http://jegaspassion.blogspot.com/
8. http://shari-design.blogspot.com/

There you have it!
Have a super day!!

Angel

Just a quick pic before the DD gets her coat on to brave Wisconsin Halloween :) More later!

Thanksgiving Tag

Here's my submission for Michelle's Thanksgiving/fall challenge at Totally Stamps.

Sorry the photo is slightly blurry...My good camera is on trick-or-treating duty ;)
Go check out the rest of the design team's submissions!!!

~Tara

Stickers

I've run into a bit of a dilemma while organizing my crafty cavern. I've found that I have NO IDEA how to store and organize my stickers. I've tried organizing them in a binder...in a clear folder....hanging up....I just HAVE NOT found a pleasing way to sort and organize them, yet keep them handy and (mostly) visible so that I remember to use them :)

So I'm curious what other people do. Have you guys found a wonderful way to store stickers that works awesomely for you? And if so, I'd REALLY like to know your secret!!!

~Tara

My Monday minute....a few days late :)

A quick Monday minute :)

(1) Have you ever been hospitalized? (OK, maybe that one isn't so upbeat)

Numerous times. I have quite severe asthma and end up in the hospital at least once a year with that...The local heath care community knows me on a first name basis :)

(2) What’s the last bit of good news you received?

Hmmmm....It shouldn't be this hard to think of....I guess hearing that my car was finally paid off was a BIG relief!

(3) Who was your favorite teacher?

I've had a lot of inspirational teachers that became some of my favorites....My fourth grade teacher, who has since passed, was awesome....Rolf, Mort, and Jean in college were the professors that pushed me the most both out of my comfort zone and to realize what I had to offer as a person. I owe a great deal to them.

(4) Do you sing in the shower?

When DON'T I sing?!?!? FYI the shower has great acoustics ;)

(5) Describe the happiest day of your life.
The happiest day of my life, thus far, was probably the birth of my daughter. I may be a tad biased, but she's just the cutest, most precious being to grace the earth!

 

 

Card Swap

Michelle over at Totally Stamps is having a Thanksgiving swap so I thought I'd post a couple of pics of the cards that I made.

Not exactly how I had envisioned them turning out, but I like them nonetheless. The design was based on the sentiment I chose, "Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel."