Auction for Boobies!!

 

Well....I figured since you came to read about boobies I needed to show you some. So NOT what you expected, HUH?  Ya know how quirky I am but if you felt that this really wasn't what you thought the title was about....then you would be exactly correct. This is about a serious topic and one that affects so many women and actually some men as well.....so please read on and help my friend Jennifer over at Just Jingle help "Stamp out cancer".

This is the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!! Jennifer is participating in memory of friends that have lost their courageous battle with this horrible disease and for some that are still battling (and will WIN) and for some that have WON their battle.


Here is how Jennifer explains how this amazing fundraiser works. (with her permission, I am using some of her post to be a messenger about this very important event. PLEASE after you read my post here..... go...... and visit her to find all the links and see what you can do to help)

This is day 3 of the 3 day blog bounce (hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction!! Last year with everyone's help Skipping Stones Designs raised and donated $1108.99 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is their goal this  year to raise $1500 so THEY NEED YOUR HELP!!!! There are 3 ways you can join in on the FUNdraising.

#1. YOU can help by going SHOPPING!! (and who doesn't like to shop?)
According to Jennifer for every stamp set that you purchase during August 15th til the 23rd SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation. Two dollars can add up fast peoples!!! Go to Jennifer's post to actually see some of SSD's amazing products. She has the links there for you, ready and waiting!!

#2 YOU can help by BIDDING!!
There are some amazing folks that have joined in on this blog hop for Boobies and they are offering cards and projects up for auction. All YOU have to do to get them is to BID on them. Jennifer suggest that you start your bid at $5 (remember...it's for a very good cause) Your bid not only includes the card or project but the shipping to your home as well. (that means free shipping peoples...FREE) To see all the details on how to place your bid (and you know you want to) .....go....to Jennifer's original post.

Last but not least #3. YOU can help by telling all your friends (and they can tell their friends and they can tell...ummm I think you get the idea) The more folks that know, the more money that can be raised. Jennifer will even let you copy from her post...or you can copy from my post....share it on Facebook...or Twitter...or Google+...just SHARE it PLEASE!!!

 Jennifer, known to most of us as "Just Jingle" is offering some really cute items herself. She of course used one of her Skipping Stones Design sets, Cancer Schmancer and a small dress form that SHE created (she is very crafty...just sayin) and she also used the Bras set from SSD. Her highest bidder will receive all THREE of these cute...cute items plus the stamp set. Take a peak.....be warned though...YOU WILL WANT THEM!!!!









Now that I have you drooling wanting to bid, go take a look at some of the other participants in this awesome hop. (remember to click on Jennifer's name anywhere in this post to be taken to her original post) Let's all do our part to save the TaTa's!! (that's what we call Boobies here in the South...hehe)

Day #3:
Rae Ann Barthel
Karen Baker
Pam Hornschu
Jennifer Ingle -You Are HERE!
Ria Johnson
Mel McCarthy
Stephanie Mino
Kandi Phillips
Wendy Price
Julia Stainton
Taylor Usry

Be sure to check out the other amazing designers from the past two days:
Day #2:
Teri Anderson
Ashley Cannon Newel
Karen Christensen
Jodi Collins
Kimberly Crawford
Jen Del Muro
Katie Gehring
Vanessa Menhorn
Kryssi Ng
Taylor Usry
Sankari Wegman

Day #1:
PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz)
Deb Felts
Michelle Giraud
Michelle Gross
Wendy Jordan
Sarah Martina Parker
Becky Olsen
Barb Turpin
Taylor Usry
Brenda Weaver

I have a secret to share!!!

Are you one of my friends that likes to "Stamp It"? I know there are lots of very talented artist out there that love to create with paper and stamps that come to visit with me and I have a secret to share. I'm only sharing because she told me it was alright to do so now...otherwise I wouldn't...or couldn't...I'm good at keeping secrets.  ^_^

My good friend, Jeanne Kupsh, is one of those VERY talented paper/stamp artist and has recently become a Stampin' Up independent demonstrator with her own website. She is so creative with her art and loves to share with others. With her own website now, she can share and coach and teach all in one place. Plus you can order all the goodies you will need directly from her. No running here and there trying to find the items you will need. She will also let you know about all the new products coming out and she promises to let you in on a few special offers along the way. What are you waiting for? Go check out her site and begin a fun journey in stamping and creating. Ohhhh...it would probably help to have a link....silly me....just go to Stampin' Up.

Until next time.....HUGS!!

Teacher Appreciation Week

It is getting so exciting around the old homestead as another school year is coming to a close. WOW...just where did this year go? The Chazman and I can hardly believe he only has 2 weeks remaining. Ohhh wait...if he was here he would be correcting me real fast like and saying "Mom...it's 1 week and 4 days...not 2 weeks". Heaven forgive me...I need to get my information correct. ^_^

We love our school system here and I really don't think there is one anywhere else that is as awesome. Ok.. I'm sure we all feel that way about our schools and where we live BUT ours IS better..hehe..just sayin!!! With that being said...if our schools are awesome then it is because of the wonderful teachers that are there helping to shape and mold our kiddo's minds. I'm very excited that this week has been dedicated to the "teachers" and they so deserve it with all the effort they put into each day. Each day has a special idea we can do to show that special teacher or teachers just how much they are actually appreciated. Here is the breakdown of the week:

*Monday:      Give them Flowers or a small plant

*Tuesday:      Make them a card or write them a letter

*Wednesday: Bake them some cookies or any sweet treat 

*Thursday:     Bring them some school supplies. Post it notes, copy paper, ect.

*Friday:         Donate a book or a G rated movie to their class

I'm really excited about this week...it's a great way to sneak in some handmade gifts for the school year ending to let Ms. Barton know just how much SHE is appreciated. Hummm...wonder if they could move HER up a grade for next year? I know that the Chazman will have an awesome teacher next year too but I truly don't think that we could have asked for a better one this year. THANK YOU MS. BARTON!!!!!

Monday's gift....a corsage of fabric flowers.

I have gone ahead and made up Tuesday's gift as well. The Chazman wanted me to make it and leave room for him to sign. Ohhh..I make it way to easy for him sometimes!! He did tell me to put somewhere in the card that Ms. Barton was the Best....so he did help with the card too. Everyone that comes to visit with me knows that I adore faeries. I thought if I could find a vintage picture with faeries and children then that would be the front of the card. I knew right where to go to find one too. This blog is one that I LOVE to just look at all of her amazing graphics. Just looking can get my muse to singing. (and we all know how much she loves to sing and whisper to me) This blog has just about everything you could use when making.....ohhh.... let's just say....ANYTHING!!! Hummmm...I guess I could give you the name of it and let you see for yourself. Should I? Of course I should.....just teasing you a bit!! The name of the blog is "The Graphics Fairy". 

See....I told you that she has soooo many wonderful photos and graphics and now that you are back from visiting with the her let me show you the picture that I used to make the front of the card with. 

Perfect....right? I just love the vintage children story book illustrations. There is just something about the muted colors. All I had to do was add some glitter and "POOF" the front of the card was done. I also used one of the Graphics Fairy's background papers for the inside of the card along with a page from one of my old vintage books. I added a note to the top of the old paper and there was the inside of the card. 

Notice in the upper right corner....the little faery with the tassle hanging down? That is one of my handmade paper corner bookmarks. So simple to make (if anyone would be interested in the "How to" just let me know and I will do a tut for it) I not only wanted to give Ms. Barton a card but I wanted to add a tiny "thank you" gift to it as well. One that she can use and remember the Chazman for years to come. Here is a closer look at the bookmark.

Now most would think that the card is complete...well...you would be so soo WRONG!!!! I wanted this to be a thank you card as well as a memory card so for the back I added a photo of the Chazman. He picked out which one he wanted to use.....my cutie pie lil man!!!

I'm so happy that the school is wanting the kiddos and parents to show their appreciation but HECK I would have done it anyways. 

Until next time...........Hugs, Regi

Muse whispering that she thinks a tiny cupcake with a faery sitting on top would be a cute idea for Wednesday...we will see!!!