sniff sniff.......

I am feeling sad because I have posted and posted and no one has left me a comment, lol.....

Are my readers out there, I know I have many people who have subscribed to my blog, but there seems to be no comments.

please let me know your out there somewhere.

I know I do not have any blog candy yet but garrrshhh, please say hello or something.

well hope every one has a good day today and for those out in the ny-nj-ct have fun with the snow thats coming our way.

buh byeeeeeeeeeeeee

Swap Spoiler

I joined in a Bella Swap were we were not to color the bella,

my card layout was simple but I think it came out pretty good,

the tough part was not being able to color the bella but anywho here we go.

Oh yea an the bella could not be attached to card so when it gets to its destination

The swapper would be able to color it. but more or less this is the placement of it...

Teresa has snuck in to say Como estas!!!

Well ladies here is your chance to help Teresa and I come up with a new idea

for our next set.

Click this link down here,

We need your ideas.....

go on over and see what the hub bub is about......

Hold on to your Brooms and Vaccuums,,,,

I just got confirmation on this March 08 Featured Artist.

I will make the Reveal this Sunday or Monday Evening.

She is totally cute and adorable, she is currently working with

another company that we all know and love, her tutorials are to die for...she

may not think so but yea they are, and she just hit a milestone

20,000 + on her blog in less than 2 months, thats too cool....

I am soo excited that she said yes so look for that this weekend

and also I have a little update on my PHAT Stamps

but for that you would have to go visit me on

at

P.H.A.T. Stamps

I just spoke with my designer and she will be diligently working

on completing my premiere set. soooo with that said, head on over there

ill even try to have alittle sneaky peek at TERESA....

oh goshhh I am drooling here. there will also be

Cleaners and Scrubbers that you could purchase

from my line. So yea its exciting.

I dont know how these ladies do it, but its very hard

I guess thats why they say that we MOMS

really do deserve to be treated like a Queen every now and then

because we really do try to do it all...and still have dinner on the table....

Whew, I can take a breather now,, thanks yall for stopping by and like always

I know you have a choice in what you read and i thank you for reading my blog.

Kristeena's Crafts 45% off today, Pink Petticoat and some morning coffee ramblings,,, lol

Hey there ladies, Kristeena's Craft has a sale going on right now, every single Item is 45%, she got Primas, blocks, stamps, Stickles, everything you could need in her little ole webstore....

BUT its TODAY ONLY so rush on over....

head on over and tell em that Maria from Stampin-mami sent ya over.......

Seems like I am getting the hang of this new hyperlinking...lol....

I also got some new stuff over the weekend, like

GINA K RUBBAH

PRIMAS

KITCHEN SINK STAMPS

other goodies,,,,,

will show you all some great cards later too....

Mid terms are here and I am swamped.... take care ladies

ohhhh before I forget,,,,

for those of you who like the bellas,

well there is something similar to those, and they are much cheaper and

the quantity is more than double... head on over to

Pink Petticoat

She has an assortment of stuff and the count is much bigger and the price

for all these images are less than buying 3 bella stamps..cause

you download them right off the site and onto your paper....

its sooo cute.... i just got one yesterday and cannot wait to play.....

just a little FYI

found a new blog........its really cool

Paper take weekly I hope my linking came out right but in case it didnt, oh well i guess ill try again, lol/....

any who this post was a mess, lol... i found a new blog that has alot of cool stuff...

ok well I have a few thank you's to give out.....

Maria Colosimo over at

www.kitchensinkstamps.com

was my February Featured Artist and she

just sent me some stamps, a very cute and simple

Thank you card, she included a limited edition #5 Heartfelt Thanks stamp

that is just too cute.

Maria, Ringraziarla così molto, sono così felice che lei era il mio Crafter Caratterizzato questo mese. Lei ècosì gentile e genuinamente umile.

Translation.....Maria Thank you so much, I am very happy that you were my

featured crafter this month. You are kind and geniunely humble.

I hope my Italiano was good, lol...I'll post a pic later of the stamps I recieved and

now the kids are back upstairs, with frostbite and swollen knuckles, lol,

now I'll be able to stamp and make some new cards...ill post those later as well

Also a big thank you to Jody Morrow from

www.confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com

for hosting the Prima Flowers Share

I am truly sorry that you had a little snafu with the company

but we live and learn and thats the truth. I hope you have more

shares in the near future, I will be sure to join.

Thanks to Gina K http://www.ginakdesigns.com and Kristeena's Craft http://www.kristeenascrafts.com/ for sending my packages

so quickly, I cannot wait to get my shtuuuuffff...

I will be back later on, ladies please say hello, I am beginning to feel

that no one is reading me, lol..... a little hello would perk my up....

Thanks all and have a great rest of Friday afternoon.

Good bags that I did for the kids for Valentines Day!!!

ok so I will be posting the goody bags I did for the kids, Maria over

at "Cards Inspired by Maria" had this cute post on her blog,

she is like a freakin card Queen, so Maria my card muse

take a bow and enjoy the applause (clapping), lol.

This was yet another fine idea....

here is the link incase you want to check it out

I will be doing these for Jason's 3rd grade class this Easter...

http://cardinspired.blogspot.com/2008/02/tutorial-simple-goody-bag-holder.html

Without further delay, here are the bags...

The little round embellies are initials, I used the initials of the kids

to make sure they all felt special and so that they would

not fight over whose bag belonged to whom, lol.....of course they got

extra stuff too like stuffed animals, and chocolates......

Its Official....we got a SNOW DAY!!!!!

Lots of snow.....yay.... I guess mama naturaleza heard me and decided to dump snow on us it started falling about 2 a.m. and now its almost 2 p.m. and the kids are outside

playing around I have not been feeling too motivated

these past 2 days, so I havent even taken a picture of the kids playing outside.....

but I got myself up from the laptop and walked over right now and

took some shots.....I called the Board of Ed this morning to verify that

the schools were closed and sure enough they were.

Have you moms ever experienced this, on a regular normal school day

its soo hard to get this kids outta bed, but here is a

snow day, without knowing if school is closed or not, they are up

at the butt crack of dawn, lol......sorry for the french, lol...

Let me know if you have gone thru this cause I feel like Im the only one.....

Well here are some pics..... oh I was even able to get a pic of the Lunar Eclipse that

took place the other day, it leaves little to be desired but eh,, i took one...

Thats my son right there, he is having a great ole time out there.....the other is the

view from behind my house, i think i have one more ... yup here it is...

Well I hope you all like the pics, have a nice hot cup of cocoa and surf around

on the blog and check out other postings if you havent done so already!!!

Thanks for reading and stopping by, for those who are new thank you for coming

and for those who return Thank you for coming back.....

Oh yea, I dont know if I posted it so I am going to check it out, but if I

didnt, Im gonna post ina few minutes,

Maria over at

Card inspired by Maria >>>>>link is ova there, had this cute

bag that she made for her kids clubs, it can be found here

http://cardinspired.blogspot.com/2008/02/tutorial-simple-goody-bag-holder.html

I did this for my rugrats too, its literally very easy to do takes no time at all....

I'll be back in a few and post pics if I didnt...

new blog for me

Ok here is the launch of a new blog for me...... take a quick peek and tell me what you think of the pic... on there......

For those of you who are waiting for the coming out of PHAT STAMPS.......Please take note, I am still on the creative kick, just a few minor set backs financially, but I think they will launch by End of March or for April 2008.....

I am soo Excited....

Well go one take a look...... its called...

http://hayquecosa.blogspot.com

photo tiles.......what a mission.....

when your kids have used the printer and they dont tell you that the ink is running out.......

that could pose a problem when your into your zone and you're getting ready to create.....

this is annoying... lol.....

I saw this project....

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/photo_tiles/

well i began off the right way, then when i finally got to print half of the picture

came out green because there was not enough ink...ugggghhhhh!!!!

i was soo excited... so then i tried to just use the black ink, but still the pic

came out green. i got the concept down, now i just have to get the final result.....

by golly i will get this project done.....

so i hope you come back and take alook at the creation ......

im waiting for the winner of the Walmart card to contact me!!!!

If no one contacts me
I will move one.....does anyone not want this card!!! come on ladies...

My Favorite Movie.....

Ok well my favorite movie of all time

is The Wizard of Oz, so those who entered were on the right path but no cigar......

BUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTT.............. my next favorite movie is in fact

Charlotte's Web......

so Nettie please forward me your snail mail address

so i can get this out to you this week.....

Thanks for playing along and I hope you get something you want at Walmart.

Also Lastel could you please contact me at lafresca4109@yahoo.com send me your snail mail address again, i have that package for ya.....

I totally like this idea!!!! take a look and give it a try!!!

So i checked on my bella group today and there was an amazing post on how to create a
Sticker Gripper...lol too cute of a name.

Her blog can be found here>>>> http://outofthisfunk.blogspot.com and the link for this SUPERDEEDUPER idea can be found here>>>>>http://outtathisfunk.blogspot.com/2008/01/sticker-gripper.html

i cannot wait to try this when i get my own little scrappy room....

thanks for the great tutorial

ok here is the situation......

Remember that bloggy giveaway.....that alot of us bloggers

had on there site......

WEEEEELLLLLL, its been 12 days that I have been waiting for the winner

of the $10 Walmart Gift card to contact me and she hasn't, despite me sending her

several emails.

Her loss is some lucky readers gain.

The card will go to the one who comments on here, subscribes if they havent already,

blogroll my blog on there's ......on this question.

It wont be easy but nonetheless, who couldnt use 10 bucks at walmart....

ok the challenge, what is favorite favorite favorite all time movie?

if the posters answer matches my all time fav fav fav movie, thats the winner.

Hint...Hint.... on my blog i have one section that I posted a whole heap of movies

that I have seen, i may or may not have posted which one was the fav

but either way, I will post the winner this

Monday, Presidents Day and have it mailed out by Friday

providing that the winner emails me with the snail mail immediately...

so search away and post, i cant wait to see what your fav is !!!!

DCVW ROCKSTAR PAPER.....has Flocking and Foil

Embellishments, chipboards.....

The rub ons...... the pic does this no justice.....

just to show the flocking and foil....

I really love the paper on these.....

I will show the creations later on tonight or Sunday.... Off the Pageant World Tomorrow......

Here is the Cosmo Cricut.......9000+ piece Kit

Here is the kit......

I am loving this one.....

those are the albums up ther eits a bit blurry but you get the picture.......

Just a quick hello!!!

Wanted to say hello ladies before I get crazy here at home today.

I will be giving you all a peek at what I got from QVC, i just got the other package
today,, yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay...ill have lots to do on Sunday. lol....

Well thanks for stopping by my place here and check back a little later for the goodies i got..

Guess What.......chicken Butt, lmao

oh my goodness, i love saying that.... my kids always say that to me....

the door bell rang and it was UPS......

I love that Truck........

lol.

Well it was QVC that just delivered the

Cosmo Cricut 9000+ piece kit...lol..... yay...

I cannot wait to unwrap everything and start looking and touching all my new toys....

I have about 2 more packages that I am waiting for.... maybe it will be today again.

if not its definitely tomorrow... Woo hooooooooo........

so far i took everything out and it looks awesome it even comes with

2 albums 8 x 8 with leather handles.......

its ggggrrrrrrrrrreaaaaaaaaaaaaatttt..

ill post a pic up later on tonight..........

ok one more I guess...lol

I am really upset at the fact that Mother Nature has totally forgotten New Jersey in her

Snow Spells.

I am glad that we have had pretty good weather

like yesterday it was almost 70 degrees here, lovely

But I want to have at least One Freaking Snow Day, where the kids, hubby can

stay home and we just do nothing but watch the snow fall all day and into the evening.

For those who are subscribed to Gina K, did you see the pic of the snow.

My goodness isnt that lovely.....

if not go on over to her blog

BLOG.GINAKDESIGNS.COM/2008/02/06/buried.aspx

We need some snow here, well I hope mother nature has subscribed to my blog

and reads this, and maybe send some this way, lol.....

See yall later and Ill be sure to post the things from QVC when they arrive....

ok just an up date on my making amends...

I am happy to report that I got out almost all of the things I had to send to some ladies, I am just waiting on 2 people to contact me from the candy and giveaway I was having......

Also I was having some issues with the post office and they lost 2 packages on me, so I went to another post office one town over and sent them another small package and Finally the ladies that were in a 3 Kings Day Swap with me, got there packages that I sent. I am glad because I didnt want them to think I flaked on them.

There are still a few more things I have to send out like images and stuff so, please those who are expecting these items, give me a few more days and you should have them.

thanks for reading my ramblings today.

Take care all........

I am very proud of my Daughter

ok for years now my daughter has been on the Tomboyish

side of life, lol... So I am glad to report that she has

shown interest in becoming Miss Puerto Rico in our local

Pageants held here in NJ, for the NJ Statewide Puerto Rican Day Parade which

is in September 2008.

She will be running for Ms. Guayanilla (small town in PR) in the Juvenile Category

I am so ecstatic, she could not run for the town that I am from

which is San Sebastian because the town was already picked by

another girl, so we opted for her Step fathers Town...

Is He happy you ask? Let me just say that he is constantly talking about

her at work and has sold many tickets for her.....

The first party for the event is this Saturday so I will be posting

it up on here and Gosh if she wins, We already have a Dress Designer

that is going to be working with her to get her the most exotic beautiful

dresses done for her.

Wish her luck ladies.

ok just a few ramblings today and something I just had to have, lol...

ok so the other day in one of my yahoo groups that I

subscribe to from Puerto Rico the

Scrapbooking_PR, they are a great bunch of gals over there in the Caribbean......

so anywho, one of the girls mentioned that on QVC on Monday I think it was

they were having a PaperCraft Fair or sorts.. sooo me being Curious, ha yea curious.

I surfed on over and since that was not enough I changed my tv to the QVC Channel.

oh my, why did i do that......

I got my self almost $100 deep with shipping and all...

I got this kit here....(darn I cant copy and paste the pic ) the links didnt want to work either,, uggghhhhhhh oh well ill tell you about it,,,,

Cosmo Cricut 9,000+ Piece Papercrafting kit

includes embellishments, brads, chipboards,

are you kidding me who would not love this......

its a scrapbookers, paper fien's dream ....lol

Then I kept surfin around some more and yeap you guessed it i got something else...lol

DCWV Rockstar 250 piece Embellishment and Paper Kit

the cutest paper ever, they have flocking on it and gold tin like paper....

can you say Awesome....

I guess I can and I will place the pics up on here when they arrive, to which they

have already shipped........i am besides my self here....lol my daughter looks at me like

im nuts.......

haha, im gonna have to keep these in my closet and bring them out slowly...lol....

I have since created my wishlist on QVC, so, I will be going back from time to time.....

and getting a thing or two, hahaha

Im really upset that I could not save the pictures so I can place

them on here for you.

to view.

Mwah Bella,,, for the PJ Challenge ....

I know its late and I didnt enter the challenge

but in either case,, here is the one for the night shirt that was posted...

i think its kinda cool, i made it into a long card

and the designer paper is about the same thing as the night shirt....

sooo enjoy........

I hope you all like......

February Featured Artist......Kitchen Sink Stamps.....

Let me start by saying that Maria Colosimo is one very sweet woman. She is humble and very cool... Back in December 2007 I asked her if she would be willing to let me Feature the Kitchen Sink Stamps on my blog. So she did and here you go......

A simple interview with Maria and Kitchen Sink Stamps........

http://www.kitchensinkstamps.com/

1. What was your passion for designing your very own line of stamps?

There are a lot of stamp companies out today that I just love, but it seemed that more and more I was looking for images I could only find in my head. Plus, I would get so disappointed when I fell in love with a stamp, to find out later, I could not use it on items for sale.
So, I started making my own stamps that I needed for the the items that I was crafting for sale.

2. If you could work with any other stamp designer, who would that be and why?

There are so many talented and creative stamp designers today, it would be so hard to name just one! :D

3. Are you married, if so, how many years and how did you meet, Children? How many and names?

I will be married to my DH for 18 years this year. My husband and I met at college during our first year in the graphics art program. We have 2 boys, ages 9-1/2 (going on 35 - LOL) and 2-1/2... and they adore each other. Often, our household feels like you have each foot resting on a banana peel, ready to go in two different directions!

4. Your designs are truly very adorable, where do you get your inspirations from and how did you come up with the name Kitchen Sink Stamps?

My inspiration comes from everywhere (I know...you've heard that one before!). It comes from my family, my community, my past, and the places I've been...basically, the things I love.

5. What was your very first ever Card and what was the stamp set that you used?

Well, I cannot remember my first card... I have been stamping off and on, making "Thank You" cards since I was a girl. My oldest boy is now making his own "Thank You" cards...but he's not stamping yet. I do remember the first stamp I was given, which was from my Mom. It was a bear artist with a brush and artist palette in front of a blank canvas. It made a great book plate. :D

6. Did you get introduced to stamping via friends or family or was this something that you decided to try all on your own?

My mom introduced me to stamping with my first stamp. Then we would be out shopping and we would see a new stamp that was... "just too cute!" Yeah, my mom, the enabler...she got me hooked! LOL

7. How many years have you been paper crafting and stamping?

I have been making things since I was a girl. I would be given craft kits (like a Holly Hobby 3-D House shadow box...anyone remember those?) for my Birthday and for Christmas. I would finish them the same day I started! My parents said I was driven... I would now call it obsessed! :D My mom knew, it was better to harness my energy by keeping me busy! Later, choosing a profession as a graphic artist, still kept me busy in "paper crafting" by construction mock-ups for clients. When my graphic design career took the path of 100% done on the computer, I felt a great void and turned back to the crafting community. For me, there is nothing like the "feel" of paper, getting your fingers inky, and using your hands to create something that you can touch (not just on a computer screen)!

8. Where does the name Colosimo originate from, is that you’re married name or your maiden name? What nationality are you?
The last name of Colosimo originates from a small town in southern Italy, called Colosimi. This is where my husband's grandfather came from and how he got the last name. I am half-Italian and half-Slavic (Slavic on my mother's side). My husband is half-Italian and half-Heinz 57.

9. Ok we are all adults here, lol, what is your favorite drink and what does it remind you of?

Favorite drink... Diet cherry coke - hands down! Otherwise...there is nothing like an ice cold beer (Carona) or Lemon Drop. :D

10. What was the last vacation that you went on, who did you go with, how long was your stay and would you go back? What are your future plans for Kitchen Sink?

Last vacation...hmmm? 2 years ago last Christmas. Our family of 4, went to the mountains for a week with dear friends... to get away to the snow. Future plans for Kitchen Sink... well, so long as there are stampers having fun with Kitchen Sink Stamps...I'll keep on designing them! :D

There you have it ladies and (gents), I do hope that you have enjoyed this interview, I know I enjoyed working with her.

GIANTS GIANTS GIANTS........17-14

you know not because I know the outcome of the Super Super Bowl last night....

but yesterday morning I woke up and the sun was shining and we

had the most unusual weather it was like Spring Time and I

looked out the window and I said to my hubby and kids....

today is a good day for a Giants Win....

Low and Behold We won.... 17-14.. YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!

Giants you rock!!!!!

And the Winners Are..........

I posted this a bit earlier than expected because I am not feeling to well..... soo here it goes........

For the Color Challenge…..
Leanne
http://milehighstampandscrap.blogspot.com/2008/01/marias-color-challenge.html

Deb
http://ittybittyinkspots.blogspot.com/2008/01/blogger-challenge.html ....

Images and some Stamps.....and small surprise for both

5000 hits candy
http://statgalgetscreative.blogspot.com/ .... GC. $10 To Create for less.......

Bloggy Giveaway......
http://alittlegirlie.blogspot.com/ ......Walmart $10 G.C.

Congratulations ladies, those cards for the Challenge were so hard to vote on...so I had my

son Jason and Carlos pick, I have never been to CreateforLess.com, and found it

to be a very cool site.....and as for the Walmart well you can never go wrong with that.

I thank all of those who entered the giveaways and challenges.....

Winners Please forward to me your snail mail......to my email.

mvega926@verizon.net

these will be the last challenges and giveaways that I will have for about a month...

have lots on my plate and I need to get myself situated and get out all

the things that I have pending.....and focus a bit more on my new line......

Thanks again and please keep coming back for new developments......

The last few pics for the day, well maybe....

Ok I did some extra notebooks and then I did a card using MWAHBELLA

The notebooks were from Walgreens and the card I used paper from SU

and the brown cardstock is like a shimmery bronze...I used Stickles on her clothing and glazed here up....

The one notebook uses UNFROGGETABLE and the other is the BILLBOARDABELLA.......

The UNFROGGETABLE colors I used were for the color challenge I have posted

http://stampin-mami.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-blogger-challenge-and-drink-recipe.html

Take a look if you havent done so already, join in on the challenge you still have some time.....

Well I hope you enjoy my crazy creations.....

I got Ribbon!!!!!

Texas Jody, I am sooo loving this ribbon.

You all really need to go on over and subscribe to

Confessions of a Ribbon Addict........

http://www.confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/

She always has some sort of Share going on and currently she has

Prima Flowers Share

so if you want some hurry on over

cause there are only a few spots left...

I asked to invoiced immediately and my hubby paid for them already

so I cannot wait to get them...

So anywho, here is a pic of the Ribbon share I got in the mail yesterday....

The picture really does this no justice..... the wide striped ribbon is just

goooooooojus.......

Thanks again Jody, I cant wait to see the flowers oh yea hold off on the images

so you can send it together with the Primas......

Smooshes......

I had a great amount of Happy Mail yesterday....

Let me start by thanking a few ladies ......

1. Bevabella, County Frog Creations, Pgh, Pa
2. Laura Simpkinson, Aurora, CO
3. Kim Stewart, Plano, TX
4. Becca Aitken, Leesburg, VA

I got your images yesterday,

Bevabella, thanks for the extra surprise with stamps and the images

Becca your RAK Card was awesome, oh yea and thanks for the fibers...

Kim and Laura Thanks for the Fishafellas, pompomabellas and surfafellas..

here is the pic of the goodies....

check out the next post.... thats one is awesome too....tee hee..

Help me in Welcoming Teresa and PHAT Stamps......

I would like to take this moment to let you know that

the future home of PHAT Stamps has already launched.

This project is very important to me and my family. I want to be able to have something

that I know I can call my own.

When others closed there doors to help me, there were countless others

who opened them. I thank the Lord that he placed me in front

of those doors. He showed me that if you believe things will happen.

Along with the debut of PHAT Stamps, will be a very unique character....

Her name Teresa. She came to life by a very talented woman who

will be revealed on the same day that the line launches.

This illustrator/designer/miracle worker has a great gift. You have a talent

that needs to be blessed and recognized and given praise to...So thanks ma'am, you know

you are very important to me and my family.

With that said help me in welcoming Teresa and PHAT Stamps, stop on over to

http://www.phatstamps.blogspot.com

you can leave her a welcome note, I am sure she is looking forward to your

visiting her new home.....please make her feel welcomed

She is sassy and has that exotic latina look..... im sure you will love her.....

Thanks again for stopping by.....

Smooshess

God Bless Baby Blue

I woke up this morning to open my emails and read a very disturbing post to a group that I am in. The post contained this link to a story that is currently going on in Galveston Texas,
please take a minute to go the links and read what has happened. What really gets me is that the post apparently has been posted by the mother of the baby. I seriously do not want to believe that a mother who has just lost there 3 month of baby, would find time to post something up, this is just me, especially to a stamping group. I hope that she doesnt have anything to do with this, I really hope that she doesnt. But her actions say differently...

Please take a moment and read this... and if anyone has seen the father, please report this to the authorities, it is the right thing to do.....

http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou080130_jj_policeinfoonbabyfounddead.7265da15.htmlBaby

Baby Blue where ever you are, just know that you are in a much better place now, because NO ONE can harm you now. May God Bless You!!