My New Year's Good and Bad news! (1st post of 2010)

Hi Everyone! First off, I want to apologize for being "missing in action" for so long!! The move was more work than I could ever imagine! I so appreciate all the warm well wishes that we received! I am never moving again!! LOL And thank you very much for the Birthday Wishes I received last week! You are all very sweet to have even remembered my birthday! Thank you so much again! Well, this year has certainly started off with a bang! We moved into our dream home and then shortly before New Year's we received a LATE Christmas gift! Late being the keyword! Yup, I am pregnant with our 2nd child!! We are thrilled, excited and still in shock! It took me 2 1/2 years to get pregnant with Antonio, so this was kind of a surprise! I guess with worrying about the move, getting our new house livable, on top of not selling our other house (thankfully, we are renting it out), and throw in the Holidays, I guess I had no time to worry or think about getting pregnant! So that is my good news!

The bad news, is that I haven't had time to craft in almost 4 months! Can you say withdrawals??!! My hubby is going to help me get my new studio up and running sometime in the next week. So I should be back with some new creations very soon!! I can't wait!! And I also hope to get back on some of my DT's too! Boy, have I missed all of you!!

I also want to apologize for not having the giveaway that I had promised you all back in October! But I will have a HUGE giveaway to make up for it, really soon! I promise!!

So lastly, I will leave you with a pic of our newest family member! LOL My almost 4 year old son, Antonio, came with me to this doctor's appt. He heard the heart beating and was so excited! As he looked at the monitor with his brother/sister on it, he smiled and then turned to me and said "Is the baby coming out now?" LOL I wish! I have been feeling horrible! But it's all worth it, right Moms?! One thing before I leave you! Is it normal to feel guilty that I am bringing in another child every time I look at my son? I feel like I am taking the spotlight/love away from him! Your feelings/thoughts would be appreciated!
Until next time, have a wonderful day!!

Hugs....

Divine Influence!

Have you all seen the new fab and fun blog for some Divine Influence and inspiration? It is called none other than, The Divine Influence. A few weeks back, Leanne, one of 2 of the Divine Girls, had contacted me, and asked if she could showcase some of my work. I was thrilled and so excited to be asked. Well, today is my day to be showcased on their blog. You can see it HERE. I sure hope that you go and visit The Divine Influence blog. It is packed full of yummy inspiration from all around the world! Thank you Leanne! :)

We finally closed on the house on Friday! Whew! That was stressful! Now we have the stress of moving everything! Yippee!! LOL I can't wait until it is all finished! Thank you again for all your sweet warm wishes. It is what kept me going!! :)

Lastly, I'll leave you with a few of my favorite Christmas projects from last year! My favorite time of the year! Christmas will be here in less than 2 months! Holey Moley! Where did this year go??!

Wooden Altered JOY
Ice Skate Box (Inspired by Linda Albrecht)
Sleigh Box
I hope you all have a wonderful week! I will check back soon, during the move. I will be having a giveaway soon!! ;) So stay tuned for that!

Hugs and much love...

Yay...I'm finally published!!

Hi everyone! Boy, have I missed this blog and all of you! I am taking a break in my packing to share some exciting news with you all...yes, we still haven't closed...I'm so bummed..unexpected delays with the seller...but we should be closing this coming week...I'll keep you all posted. Thank you so much for all your sweet well wishes! They mean more to me than you'll ever know! Hmm...I may just need to have a giveaway soon, to show you all how much I appreciated it!! Fun!

I have finally been published in CardMaker Magazine! No getting bumped for advertising space this time!! Woo-Hoo! :) I have 2 cards in the November issue that is in stores now! I am so thrilled and excited! These are the 2 cards that are in there!

Happy Winter Snowflake Ornament/Card {Page 19}
Happy Birthday Star Card {Page 20}
If you want to know how to make them, check out the mag!! ;)

Well, I better get back to packing..ughh! I miss you all and will be back again real soon! I have a couple of Dirty Dozen projects I want to share with you! Stay Warm!

Hugs...