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Happy Friday everyone!!!

I want to let everyone know to hop on over to Dirty Scraps. A brand new challenge is up and it’s fantastic, really will make you dig deep. There’s also a great prize from Scrappy Jo’s so head on over and check it out!

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Also, head on over to ScrapLaughLove and become a public follower. There’s an awesome prize up for grabs and they have so many great challenges coming your way, check it out!!!

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I’ve been super busy with my scrappy projects, some which I can’t share just yet.

I did this layout not only for a critique group challenge but also for the challenge over at Scrap the Boys, “In touch with his…” which is to use flowers on your layout. I also challenged my critique group to turn their photo into a negative image and to use some digital elements in their layout. I got the Polaroid camera and camera paper from SJ’s Little Musings blog which I love so much, you gotta check it out.

I also got this cute Pooh bear ATC done for a vintage ATC swap on sb.com, the theme was birds/bees.

Thanks so much for looking :)

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Well I went shopping last weekend and got my sneakers!!! I thought they’d be hard to walk in but their not. I also got the Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred workout video. Monday night I did my first workout and boy was I sore for days after LOL But I feel really good. I plan to do another workout tonight; I hope I’m not so sore again. I hope this makes an impact on my weigh in on Monday.

I’m looking forward to the weekend; hope you all have a great one!!!

Hugs,

HELLO....

hugs, marlene :)

Many scrappy projects done...

I've been super busy getting all my scrappy projects done lately. Check this out... Marie Antoinette Shoe Fettish Swap ~ need I say more? You gotta check out the gallery at scrapbook.com, there's so many amazing shoes there. I seriously couldn't pass this up and I only wish I could really wear these shoes.

Here's my first shoe, I have to say it takes some practice. I started on my second shoe last night and it was much easier as I got the hang of it.

Head on over to Artful Affirmations blog for the template and video tutorial.

I finally got my 2011 March calendar layouts fixed. Here's a photo of one of them with the cute little gnome:

I also got another Edward Cullen ATC done for Val's Twilight ATC Swap:

I've also been hard at work on my P12 2010 project. I found the perfect paper set for my December Daily part of the album, Crate Paper Snow Day Collection!!! I can't wait to get my hands on this collection; I love the bright fun colors!!!

Alright, enough from me for now.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Fitness goals!!!

Have you guys seen the Jenny Craig commercial with Sara Rue? My jaw dropped the other day when I did, she looks amazing.

My weight loss is going strong but sometimes I get so frustrated that it’s taking so long. It has taken me 3 months to loose just 15 pounds. I really need to just let it go and not be in such a hurry. Now I’ve haven’t even started exercising and I know I really need to. The only exercise I get is walking to and from work each day, but that’s not much. From what I’ve been reading it’s not good to loose weight long term by just changing your eating habits or just exercising, you need to do both. So I’m setting some new goals:

1) I’m going to buy muscle toning sneakers. I got a Payless 20% off coupon the other day, perfect to get some money off these:

2) I’m going to buy a workout video and work out 3 times a week. I want to get either Julian Michael’s 30 Day Shred or maybe a Zumba DVD. The one thing I wanted most with my weight loss was not to spend a lot of money so this will be a good low cost solution to my exercise program, plus walking which is free J

3) Start taking my measurements along with weight loss.

4) I’m stuck in a food rut. I’ve been eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch for the past 3 months. So my final goal is to find new recipes.

Hugs,

New Dirty Scraps Challenge & more....

Dirty Scraps Challenge No. 15 – Games We Play is up!!!

Games are for children right? I don't think so!! From the playground and kindergarten to high school and beyond...life's little games. It's so easy to get caught up in emotional games, material games, and power games as an adult. This challenge is all about recognizing those games. Maybe you have relationship that you are always trying to one up each other? Or you know a friend who is always trying to drag you into their drama. Whether we like to admit it or not, every day we face some sort of game.

For my layout above I used some great products from Keller’s Creations, last month’s Dirty Scraps sponsor. The three rings are from their Mix & Match Collection and I also used their paper slide mounts to frame my Monopoly guy.

Please stop by Dirty Scraps and check out all the amazing DT layouts. This challenge is sponsored by SCRAPPY JO'S.
As this month's sponsor, Scrappy Jo's has offered up a fun Bo Bunny KIT on challenge #15! We work hard to make sure you have prizes to play for so please
do visit Scrappy Jo's! They also have a blog! http://www.scrappyjos.blogspot.com

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I had off this past week and it was so nice not to have to drag myself into the city each day and it was so much fun to get to spend so much time with my boys and family. We went to Ocean Grove one day, Peddler’s Village another and Lancaster, PA. The rest of the days were spent around home.

Me and my boys at Kitchen Kettle

My parents and the boys at Hershey Farms

Mike and Max in a buggy – how cute are they???

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I also got to work on some projects. I wish I had gotten more done though. I made this banner for a pal swap at scrapbook.com for Brenda, she wanted the word IMAGINE:

Got an ATC done for the vampire hotties swap ~ Alcide!

I also joined another swap, I know I’m swap crazy LOL This was for a 2011 Calendar Swap! Everyone gets a month and makes enough layouts for each person and you get back a whole calendar when the swap is done. My month was March so I went with a springy theme and I just had to add a little gnome. The funny thing is I used to hate gnomes and now I love them – go fiqure. I had a picture to post and when I looked at it closer I saw that I put 2010 instead of 2011 ~ duh!!! Once I fix them I'll post a pic :)

Have a wonderful week and enjoy the summer while it lasts. Before you know it school will be starting!

Hugs,

Blog Candy Alert!!!!

Hello all!!!
I'm on vacation this week and enjoying myself :)
I'll be back soon with some projects that I've been working on.

Until then, here's a blog candy alert
My friend Val is has an awesome giveaway on her blog,
go on over and check it out:
http://allthingschula.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your week!

Hugs,