Prima Picks

Here is another beautiful display of Prima products! Love all this stuff.

Again, I am posting this here because it gives me the opportunity to win these wonderful items!

Thanks Prima!

Outside Today

This is what it looks like outside today! Beautiful, isn't it?! We had a bit of fog last night and when that happens in the winter in Iowa, we get this beautiful frosty covering on everything! So pretty to look at.

A few new things

I have a couple of new items up in my Etsy shop! A new card that I really like and some destash scrap paper. It's a nice way to get some extra supplies cleaned out!

Another snow storm coming through the midwest! We're looking for a total of 6-10 inches of snow and then windy tomorrow. The drifting will be bad I'm sure. Sure, the snow is pretty, but I'm ready for winter to be over. I'm sick of being cold and driving in bad weather. I'm hoping that groundhog was wrong and spring comes early!

We went bowling with family on Saturday and it was tons of fun! The not fun part is the fact that we haven't bowled for 3 years or more and we've both got some really sore muscles! LOL! But it was worth it and we've decided that we need to go more often! Denny says weekly, but I think if we can fit it in monthly, that would be cool. Maybe even get our own shoes and bowling balls! (Ok, I'm getting a little carried away, I know.)

I finally did some scrapping!

I'm still nowhere near being caught up on my monthly album! In fact, still 6 months behind! LOL! But, at least I'm getting some scrapping done! I have been working on other stuff too. It's not like I haven't been playing at all! Of course I've been making things for my Etsy shop and also doing some cards and stuff. So glad to get a few pages turned out though! Thanks for checking them out!

Supplies-pp-Basic Grey and Making Memories, cardstock-DCWV, letters, brads, and flair buttons-American Crafts, rub ons-Tinkering Ink, pen-Zig, flowers-Prima, jewels-misc.

Also wanted to add-I have a review on my other blog about another Etsy seller. Please check it out!

Fav Etsy seller

I posted my first favorite Etsy seller on my other blog. Please check it out and be sure to visit Etsy when you get a chance! Thanks everybody!

New Cards and stuff

Just wanted to let you know that I have a couple of new things up in my Etsy shop! Having lots of fun making Valentine's cards and stuff! Lots of ideas floating around.

Also, start checking out my other "business" blog. I think that I am going to start highlighting a fav shop/seller from Etsy on there. I would like to do it everyday, but I know I won't remember. LOL! So, I'm thinking twice a week or so. First of all, doing it to showcase some of the talent on that site. Also, hoping to drive a little more traffic to my blog and in turn, my Etsy shop. So, please support me and other handmade artists and check out my posts. Thanks!

It's a Good Thing

I wanted to do a post about my 'one little word' already. I picked the word DO. Skip down a couple of posts if you want to read more about it. But, I've decided already that I picked the right word for me for this year. At least for right now. It has been a motivating word already this year. Especially when exercising. Hubby has been using it as a reminder to keep going and a motivator to DO what I think I can't. It really has helped. When he reminds me what I picked as a word, when I want to quit, it makes me keep going. I don't want to disappoint him and I don't want to disappoint myself and my reasons for picking the word DO. Anyway, what I'm saying is I did a good thing here, picking this word for myself.

How is your word going so far? Have you reflected on it yet? Maybe you should. Just because it's early in the year doesn't mean it hasn't already affected your life.

Check out my Etsy

I've listed some stuff in my Etsy shop the last few days. Just wanted to let everyone know. I've got a couple of handmade Valentine's Cards, just put up today.

Also, I have some vintage table linens up for sale. Very pretty embroidery on these pieces.

Otherwise, not too much to post right now. So far the new year is a good one. If you ignore the snow, blowing snow, and seriously cold weather we are having in Iowa right now! LOL! If you can get past that, it's pretty great!

"DO"

My "one little word" for 2010 is "DO".

Last year my word was move-with the hopes it would inspire me to get up and move more. It did to a point, but I felt this year I still needed some more motivation. So I chose the word DO. But, it's not just about exercise or moving. It's also about doing.

Just DO it.

Just DO something.

DO anything.

DO a little.

DO a lot.

DO enough.

DO what you can.

DO what makes you happy.

DO it today.

DO it tomorrow.

DO it now.

Just DO it! (Sorry Nike had a good line there.) LOL!

I've been inspired by Ali Edwards to pick my word of the year. Here is her post for this year. I believe it also includes links to her last two years and info. about why and how she started doing this.

What word did you choose? Which word would you choose? Think about what you need or want in your life right now. Sometimes a little reflection, even on one word, is enough to motivate you and help make things happen!

End of the Year, end of a decade..

It's that time. Time to reflect back on the year past and look forward to the new year to come. This year is a little more special because it is also the start of a new decade. Lots of people are reflecting back to what was popular 10 years ago compared to now. It's funny how things change. For me, one year at a time is enough! I can't remember back ten years to reflect on them! LOL! Here's my list of reflections for 2009 and looking aheads for 2010.

As inspired by Ali E. and The Simple Womans Daybook.

Outside my window...Lots of snow and beautiful sunshine! It is winter in Iowa.

I am thinking...about reflecting on the last year and what I can do and will do for the next year.

I am thankful for...my husband, my family, my health.

From the kitchen...nothing today, we are eating out! But, lots of vegies and healthy foods are being served around here.

I am wearing...my hair in curls, make-up, my orange blouse, and my dark jeans! It is New Year's Eve!

I am creating...this blog post! And in general, lots of goodies for my Etsy shop.

I am going...out with my husband!

I am reading...a mystery novel. It is ok, not my usual, but something to keep my mind occupied.

I am hoping...that this next year is filled with lots of goodness for us both!

I am hearing...hubby getting ready to go. I need to get moving too.

Around the house...lots of creativity going on. And some cleaning up. Trying to simplify around here a little.

One of my favorite things...today is my socks! They are new, match my blouse, and they are very soft!

A few plans for the rest of the week(year): Lose weight, eat healthy, be happy, love my husband!

Happy 2010 everyone!