INSPIRING STORY

Hi Everyone,

As I watch one of the last Oprah Shows, a story came on that inspired me. It is the story of George Dawson, a 98 year old man, who was determined to learn how to read. Here is a link to his story...
http://www.alicebernstein.net/Beauty_Reading_Racism/Beauty_Reading_Racism.html

Incidentally, George died at age 103. But, he wrote a book 2 years after he learned to read. Plus, went on to receive TWO Honorary DOCTORATE Degrees....Life is so good.

MAY TAG SWAP SIGN UPS!! SORRY CLOSED

Hi Everyone,

It's time for the May Tag Swap Sign ups! The theme is DAINTY DOILIES. You can also use a WEDDING THEME if you like, but you must have a doily of some sort on your tag.  It can be a real doily or a stamped image.

If you are a new swapper, please be sure to read the rules at the bottom of this post. Also, please do not comment here, you must email me at PinkScrapper99@yahoo.com.

Here is my sample of a Doily Tag:

BEGINNERS GROUP--SORRY CLOSED

1. Jeanette Martinez
2. Christina Routt
3. Sonia Latham
4. Nancy Morin                      13. Gloria Bedford
5. Aline Heck                          14. Edith Jimenez
6.Stacey Mclellan                   15. Celeste Morin
7. Hope Ponsness                   16. Kim Gumapas
8. Candi Bernshwag                17. Tina Litz
9. Marina Zamudio                  18. Hazelle Tolentino
10.Kimberly White
11.Scarlett Smith
12. Tami Baumann

ADVANCED GROUP---SORRY CLOSED

1. Janita Taylor
2. Theresa Kimbrell
3. Katina Rivera             13. Darlene King
4. Terri Holland               14. Mia Caniza
5. Sherry Moss               15. Tereese Simms
6. Donna Brown             16. Tammy Hunter
7.Suezette Magalotti       17. Becky Whitty
8. Inieka Stafford            18. Leslie Owens
9. Lugene Bastian
10.Iley Burkett
11.Divine Elamparo
12. Nicole Hooper

RULES ARE SIMPLE- US AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS OK

1.   Once you sign up, you are committed. Please make every attempt to finish on time and mail tags on time. If you do not follow through, you won't be able to participate again.  I will excuse for unusual circumstances though.  Why so strict?  I have heard horror stories of people never getting their swap items. So, I do not wish to disappoint anyone.

2. Tags are about shipping tag size #8, made with chipboard or cardboard. Size is 6 1/4" x 3 1/8"
Decorate the front and put only paper on the back and your info...(so we can use it for mini books).

3.   By Request Only For the One on One swap, you mail 2 identically, decorated tags. You can make an extra for yourself but do not send it to me. I will add embellishments and mail 1 back to you. You must include return envelope and return postage stamps.

3.   You mail 5 tags to me and I will coordinate tags and ship the exchanged 5 tags back to you.  **You need to make 5 of the same identical tag, not 5 different ones** Please include a second envelope and enough return postage stamps in your envelopes so I can mail it BACK to you. Also, write your addy on the return envelope please, and send a large envelope.


4. If you are International and cannot get US Postage Stamps, you may paypal me postage to send your tags back to you. Please contact me at PinkScrapper99@yahoo.com

5.  Mail to me by MAY 30th or earlier (I will mail out asap). This means your envelopes must be POSTMARKED before or on the due date....the due date is very important.

6. Beginners must include at least 2 embellishments on their tag. Advanced Swappers must include 4 or more. Embellishments are things like flowers, ribbons, bling, buttons, etc.

7.  Please try to follow theme of swaps, but don't run out and spend money to do them-get creative! You need not use the newest papers or embellies- just have fun!

That's it. If you have questions, just ask me, I am happy to help you.

BLING IT FOR SPRING FLIP FLOPS

Hi Everyone,

I have been literally dying to do this but it was too cold here to start wearing flip flops. It's still raining a bit, but I couldn't wait any longer! Check out my You Tube video here. THANKS!

APRIL TAG SWAP --CLOSED

HI

The theme for April is......TEA TIME!  There are so many cool papers and stamps out that are tea cup related!  I am doing the swap different though. I will still have a beginners and advanced group.  However, I will take 12 names for each group.  As soon as 6 people send me their swap tags, I will send them back out to you. Then, the next 6 will be in the second group. That way, if you send it early and I get 6 before the due date, I will send those out immediately and the next six.....hope that makes sense.    You STILL send out FIVE TAGS TO ME. The DUE DATE IS APRIL 30.

EMAIL ME AT PINKSCRAPP99@YAHOO.COM TO SIGN UP...


Please read the REQUIREMENTS below the sign up names...

BEGINNERS GROUP--sorry closed

1.KAREN TADIO
2.JANITA TAYLOR
3.MARINA ZAMUDIO
4.TAMI BAUMANN
5.NANCY MORIN
6.SONIA LATHAM
7.TAMMY HUNTER
8.KIMBERLY WHITE
9.KIM PROVO
10.KIM GILLASPY
11.CHRISTINE ROUTT
12.THERESA KIMBRELL



ADVANCED GROUP- sorry closed!!

1. DONNA BROWN
2.AIMEE STEVENS
3.MICHELLE LAKE
4.NICOLE HOOPER
5.TRISH DAGOSTINO
6.JULIA SMITH
7.JOCELYN PALOMO
8. MARY SANCHEZ
9.KATINA RIVERA
10.CAROL BLAIS
11.AMY VARRATO
12.GLORIA BEDFORD


RULES ARE SIMPLE- US AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS OK

1.   Once you sign up, you are committed. Please make every attempt to finish on time and mail tags on time. If you do not follow through, you won't be able to participate again.  I will excuse for unusual circumstances though.  Why so strict?  I have heard horror stories of people never getting their swap items. So, I do not wish to disappoint anyone.

2. Tags are about shipping tag size #8, made with chipboard or cardboard. Size is 6 1/4" x 3 1/8"
Decorate the front and put only paper on the back and your info...(so we can use it for mini books).

3.   By Request Only For the One on One swap, you mail 2 identically, decorated tags. You can make an extra for yourself but do not send it to me. I will add embellishments and mail 1 back to you. You must include return envelope and return postage stamps.

3.   You mail 5 tags to me and I will coordinate tags and ship the exchanged 5 tags back to you.  **You need to make 5 of the same identical tag, not 5 different ones** Please include a second envelope and enough return postage stamps in your envelopes so I can mail it BACK to you. Also, write your addy on the return envelope please, and send a large envelope.

4.  Mail to me by APRIL 30th or earlier (I will mail out asap). This means your envelopes must be POSTMARKED before or on the due date....the due date is very important.

5. Beginners must include at least 2 embellishments on their tag. Advanced Swappers must include 4 or more. Embellishments are things like flowers, ribbons, bling, buttons, etc.

6.    Please try to follow theme of swaps, but don't run out and spend money to do them-get creative! You need not use the newest papers or embellies- just have fun!

That's it. If you have questions, just ask me, I am happy to help you.

BLOG AWARD FROM PUAKALEHUA

Hi Everyone,

My sweet friend Puakalehua gave me this award for my blog.

So, part of this award is telling you 8 things about me, so here we go!

1. I love my life. I have the best hubby named Todd. He supports my scrappy habits and loves me at my best and y worst. I am blessed to have two super kids-Shantel and Bronson. And adore my Grandbaby-Kayleigh.

2. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Arthritis, and I have good days and bad days. But I try to live as normal a life as I can. I get tired really fast but if I try not to let it stop me. I may need a nap or a rest but then I get back up and keep going. :>

3. I love to scrap late at night(like until 3am). The house is quiet and I can relax and listen to my girly music while drinking coffee and eating peanut M n Ms. Not everyday, but chocolate with nuts is my favorite candy.

4. Since I scrap or work late at night, I sleep in until 11am sometimes. It's basically only 8 hours of sleep. But my "wake" hours are different. My body seems to feel better at night, and worst in the morning. That is how this habit started, because I am not naturally a night owl. lol

5. I love to listen to my girly music which is Mariah Carey, Leona lewis, Christina Aguilera, but also love Phil Vassar's music. He wrote a song titled "Carlene, believe it or not!

6. I love helping people, and I stay away from negative people and drama. I really honestly, do not have the energy for either one. I am a private person, but once you touch my heart, you are a friend for life.

7. I love my Pug-Brody. He follows me everywhere. He makes me laugh and brings me so much joy!

8. Oh, here's one thing you don't know-I played softball since I was 8, and became an All-Star softball player for 2 years and traveled in the US competing. I can't play anymore, but it sure gave me great memories! I still consider myself a tomboy!

Thanks so much!  I am going to give this award to 3 people:

1. Geordie http://gbetty138.blogspot.com/
2. Dana http://fairytalesonpaper.blogspot.com/
3. Bev http://yorkiemomscrapping.blogspot.com/