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Alicia
I'm in my happy place!
I'm a wife, SAHM of 3, Christian, and Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Riverside, California.
Interests: hanging out with my husband, paper crafting (mostly stamping), baking and cooking, relaxing with a good book, stamping gifts for others
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Totally hit home with what I've been thinking lately! My 3 kids are still 7 and under and I already can't remember most of the last decade! I'm jumping into project life this year for the first time, a little nervous, but excited to have a plan. And I figure, if I don't get it all down, it's ok, I'll still have more than if I hadn't tried at all!
Commented Dec 19, 2012 on wishing you happiness and joy ~ and my resolution for 2013 at the simple things
wishing you happiness and joy ~ and my resolution for 2013
Life is busy, especially this time of the year, so I wanted to keep my Christmas card making simple, but still creative and personal. Paislee Press had this really wonderful pre-made digital Christmas card template and I knew as soon as I saw it, it would be perfect for us this year! Instead ...
I'd love to know more about that box under the desk with 12x12 papers! I'm trying to reorganize mine right now and can't find much.
Commented Dec 16, 2012 on scrapping spaces–suz doyle at Aussie Scrap Source
scrapping spaces–suz doyle
As she works from home Suz has commandeered the front end of her living room as a home office and crafting are. The living area is an awkward long narrow space, and so she moves things around with fairly high frequency, trying to make everything that has to happen in this area flow functi...
After two years of convincing myself I'll do it my way, I need to break down and get the kit so I actually do it. I need the structure and basics laid out for me!
Commented Apr 11, 2012 on Project Life Kit Giveaway at Cathy Zielske's Blog
Project Life Kit Giveaway
You want to start off a Monday with a cool giveaway? Good. Me too! Thanks to my friends at Project Life Central, I get to give away what you see above. It's everything you need to get started on your own Project Life journey. But it's not just me that's giving a kit away today. Several of the ...
Great idea! Cute family photo! And your daughter gets more beautiful each year! I mean seriously, if she keeps aging better and better, she's going to have every man in the universe wrapped around her finger when she's 60. :)
Commented Apr 11, 2012 on My girl wants to party all the time at Cathy Zielske's Blog
My girl wants to party all the time
Aidan turned 16 on March 29th and we hosted her Sweet 16 Party last weekend. Before you have any images of "My Sweet 16" and gold-plated Mercedes convertibles or Apple stock options or diamond-encrusted tiaras (I have never seen that show, so I'm totally stabbing in the dark here), you need to...
Thanks for the ideas! I hadn't thought of "music we are listening to" and that's a good one!
Commented Dec 16, 2011 on 2011 Christmas Memory #3... at It's a New Day...
2011 Christmas Memory #3...
I'm working on getting caught up on sharing my Christmas Memories here. I know the date on this one is still November, but I'm okay with that. I'm not in a rush to get it done. We still have plans to celebrate Christmas until January so I have time to catch up. I thought I'd post my tentative l...
Awwwwww!
Commented Dec 13, 2011 on December Daily - Day 12 at 6 Degrees
December Daily - Day 12
Day 12 Last night I was working on my December Daily. (incidentally, here's a glimpse of what that TORNADO looks like the ENTIRE month of December...) Ah, but I digress. So anyway, back to last night. Jack came into my scrapbook room and was chatting away with me. I had a set of alpha sta...
AWESOME post! Makes me feel like taking the PL challenge that I've wanted so badly to do but been afraid of.
Commented Nov 10, 2011 on project life : how i make it work for me at the moments in between
project life : how i make it work for me
project life. if you don't know what it is - it's a system developed by becky higgins to take the stress out of scrapbooking. for me, it's a reminder to pick up my camera and capture the everyday. a place to record that crazy thing sam said, or to have alex or ben write down something they did a...
I could relate to almost every point you made. :) You're a brave woman for putting it out there! That alone makes you worth knowing. Have fun at Scrap Fest, where people are already in love with you and can't wait to meet you. :)
Commented Sep 17, 2011 on Blog Your Heart... at It's a New Day...
Blog Your Heart...
I'm taking Stephanie's challenge...because I NEED to!! So, here it goes...no idea what I'm gonna say...I'm just gonna let me fingers do the talking. 1. I need to lose about 15lbs...pronto. The thing is that I think about it constantly, but I'm doing very little about it. I started using the...
I'm sooooooo looking forward to it!
Commented Jun 21, 2011 on Setting up a blog schedule... at It's a New Day...
Setting up a blog schedule...
Ok, so I'm trying to blog more. I really am! It's just a crazy crazy time of year right now for us! I have so much to talk about and things to share, but zero time to blog. I decided I'm going to establish a regular blog schedule so I have something to stick to...and I'm telling you all about it...
Congratulations! Any idea who the other winners are?
Commented May 27, 2011 on And the Artisan Award Winner is... at Constantly Stamping
And the Artisan Award Winner is...
I can't contain myself any longer. I am so excited to announce that I received a phone call yesterday morning at 11:20 am (CST) from Amy Swartz, VP of Sales & Marketing at Stampin' Up! She informed me that I was one this year's winners of the 2011 Artisan Award. I was so overwhelmed with the new...
Awesome! I can't wait to see! I LOVE natural light, and I think it's best for any artistic work too!
Commented May 14, 2011 on Ready for the Ultimate Stamping Space Journey? at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Ready for the Ultimate Stamping Space Journey?
It started recently with the "peephole" in my ceiling above. After much discussion, budgeting and planning, I decided to revamp my current stamping space into something much more efficient (more storage and counterspace, quick access), permanent (installed cabinets) and filled with fun organi...
Oh my goodness that tree is adorable!
Commented Apr 16, 2011 on Linda's Petal Card Box Easter Tree at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Linda's Petal Card Box Easter Tree
My first thought was "total magic!" My second was "I have to share this idea pronto!!!" Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Linda Cary Skehan watched this Petal Card Box Video I did previously and added my punch art bunnies and chicks. However, she took the idea to a whole new place with this Easter ...
I love almost anything vintage that's wooden. Little cubby boxes, crates, barrels. I always wonder how much time went into making them without all the power tools we have now.
Commented Apr 14, 2011 on give.away.day. featuring JENNI BOWLIN/JBS MERCANTILE at Write. Click. Scrapbook.
give.away.day. featuring JENNI BOWLIN/JBS MERCANTILE
What a terrific week we are having! Mini's for love. Mini's for faves. Mini's for vacations. Mini's for you. Mini's for me. Mini's for everyone you see. But there is nothing mini about our today. No, sirree. All week we have been delighted to be inspired to create mini albums and more with the...
Sooooo gorgeous!
Commented Apr 1, 2011 on fly away at Bella Carta
fly away
I just love this Unity Stamp set - I've used it several ways (I have another card to show off next week using it). Its easy peasy to get this vibrant color for you - its all about contrast! For this card - I used Stampin Up's First edition dsp as my base (this paper has a little butterfly...
Oh my goodness those are so stinkin' cute! I love those bunny booties!
Commented Mar 8, 2011 on Pals Hop and NEW Petal Card Box Video! at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Pals Hop and NEW Petal Card Box Video!
Welcome to the Stampin' Pretty Pals Spring Blog Hop! This month we're featuring fabulous Easter and Spring projects to inspire you! You've likely hopped over from stop number 5, Martha Stewart's Seasons of Stamping Blog. I'm stop number 6 on the PALS HOP and am glad you hopped in! The ne...
Super cute candy sticks holder! Love it.
Commented Mar 2, 2011 on Waltzingmouse March Release Blog Waltz... at Just Give Me Stamps...
Waltzingmouse March Release Blog Waltz...
Hello again! This is my second post for today so be sure to scroll down (or click HERE) to see my Paper Smooches card! Welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamps March Release Blog Waltz!! You are going to just LOVE the new sets that Claire has designed...and I do mean L*O*V*E!!! All of the waltzin...
Great card! Hilarious! Love it!
Commented Feb 24, 2011 on Think Pink with some MFT at The Inking spot of Crain Creations
Think Pink with some MFT
I have been seriously missing my "inky play time" lately! Between being sick and now working on wedding invites I haven't had time to stamp just for the fun of it. It's high time that ends :) Last week I got the chance to play with the MFT Wednesday Stamp Club, talk about a fabulous sketch?...
Ha ha! I agree, it would sell like hot cakes there. However, I'm in Southern California, and I have to drive and pay money to play in the snow. :) I'd love one day a year of good snow. Just one.
Commented Feb 23, 2011 on If I were to develop a line of digital brushes for use on scrapbook pages that were anti snow… at Cathy Zielske's Blog
If I were to develop a line of digital brushes for use on scrapbook pages that were anti snow…
Here are some phrases you might see: Snow Sucks! or Snowpocalypse my ass! or 'snow what I think? Snow SUCKS! or Silly Snow—YOU SUCK! or You'll have to pry my snow shovel out of my cold hand…literally, because my hand is actually frozen to the shovel! or Snow what! I'm burning activity points...
Seriously cute! I'm so saving this idea for my son's school (they're the Patriots).
Commented Feb 20, 2011 on Pals Guest Stamper: Nicole W. at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Pals Guest Stamper: Nicole W.
If you enjoy a papercrafting "explosion" of talent and a big dose of clever, you'll love Stampin' Pretty Pal and Guest Stamper Nicole Watt's delightful card today. I'm seriously digging the "Big Wish" box of excitement and her sparkling stars. This card multi-tasks for birthday, Memorial Day...
Great idea!
Commented Feb 18, 2011 on Baby Cards at Jennifer McGuire, ink.
Baby Cards
Hi! Before sharing some cards, I gotta share with you a few comments people left on my blog yesterday. I had mentioned that I had spent a lot of time with my son on his class Valentines and ignored my cleaning and laundry and such. Many of you left comments relating to this choice I made - love ...
Love the layout of this card! It could be used with so many different styles!
Commented Feb 18, 2011 on Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge
Happiness is having a good sketch to get me started on a card. This week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA81) features Stampin' Pretty Pal Margaret Moody's sketch. It's a classic! To see what the PPA Design Team has whipped up this week using the sketch and to play along, CLICK HERE. STAMPI...
Love this idea! I'm always looking for little gifties for these occassions that aren't candy!
Commented Feb 11, 2011 on Handmade Valentine Ideas at Jennifer McGuire, ink.
Handmade Valentine Ideas
Hello! Just got home from our fabulous vacation. I have a lot to catch up on, but wanted to pop in and share a bit. Colin and I are trying to decide what to do for his Valentines this year. In the meantime, I thought I would share here what we did the last two years in case they inspire you. We ...
Very elegant and dramatic. Love this one!
Commented Dec 17, 2010 on Sketched in Gold at Stamps, Paper, and Ink
Sketched in Gold
It's Monday and I'm jumping in early with my creation for the Clean and Simple Cards challenge. This week's challenge was based on a sketch and I was happy to crank out another Christmas card. The ornaments in the Trimming the Tree set had the perfect proportions for a circle panel. I used Very ...
Awesome! Elegant. Classic.
Commented Oct 12, 2010 on Pals October Hop and Mini Pizza Box Video Tutorial at Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty Blog, Stampin' Up! Card Ideas & Tutorials
Pals October Hop and Mini Pizza Box Video Tutorial
LET'S HOP! This month's Stampin' Pretty Pals hop theme is Thanksgiving or thank you projects. I'm stop #6 on the hop and have a mini pizza box video tutorial and oodles of photos for you below. Here's the link to reach the next stop on Diana Caho's blog (hop #7). To see the complete hop...
Woo Hoo! Congrats! I have never been so free with my money buying new clothes as I am now that I am skinny again. Enjoy the jeans girl!
Commented Sep 16, 2010 on Tales from the Scale: New Jeans Don't Suck at Cathy Zielske's Blog
Tales from the Scale: New Jeans Don't Suck
What started last January has boiled down to this one fact: I bought new jeans last week—jeans that, if I'm being honest, I haven't spent that kind of coin on since my brief, misguided Guess jean phase of 1984—and the tag on those jeans that left the Lucky Brand Store with me read as follows: ...
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