stamping with Maggie

My biggest challenge

Today is my 33rd wedding anniversary. I didn't get my bloggers challenge done this week - be sure and check out the others in the blogger challenge group - but I am still participating in my biggest challenge, marriage. We have been together and raised 5 children in sickness and health , more poorer than richer, etc. My husband is still cute but a bit older now. Funny, I don't think any older, but my body definitely does! So when I look at that older man asleep in a chair, I wonder what happened!  Most of my fears 33 years ago didn't happen. But we have had our challenges. - teenagers! and many others.  So let's see what the next 33 years bring......

Time Passes

The verse says time passes.. friendship stays. Not for me.  I've had a little trouble with friendships lately. Beautiful, bright card from a convention swap.

my pick from bloggers challenge

Just in case you don't really take the time to check out the bloggers challenge group, I picked one that I thought was fun, for you to see. I can't say it is my favorite, that would be too hard to pick just one, but I love halloween. You can see her other creations at  her blog . Thanks to Stefanie at Nutmeg stamping for sharing. And may you all rest in peace.

More great cards

These cards were created by a new stampin' up demonstrator in my downline, Sue Healton. I love the colors and the dimensionals she used.  Great job! thanks for sharing!

Laugh, Play, and Share

I love the little word window friend. This is from a swap at convention.

My new downline

My new downline Sue Healton has been playing with her supplies and has created a few great cards.

Great job Sue!  I will post a couple more tomorrow.

Children's organization

I found this great idea for organizing children on All in a Day,  a blog by Barb Dean. This is made using primary colors simply scrappin kit from Stampin' up. Imagine using this set at school too.

try a new one

Here is a link to a brand new blogger who is also a stampin' up demonstrator. She has a picture going to the convention in Australia! If you look at her picture, she doesn't look old enough to have been a demonstrator for 12 years does she?  of course everyone is starting to look younger to me. teehee  new blog

Bug me

This is a fun card. Another creative use for the pick a petal stamp set

Good read for organization

   I read this E book last week, hoping to find a solution to my chaos.. I thought it was helpful, and would recommend it. It came with a workbook that I used to make some discoveries. I have considered seeking the services of a professional to get me started in the ways of organization. I thought their site was informative. simplify101