Beaut`e

Beauty is all around us always. A smile from a little child, the grace in a face that has lived many years. The baby ducks, geese and birds, the abundant and aromatic flowers around us. If we can take a moment to stop and B*R*E*A*T*H*E ... we can see and feel, and relax.

Can you believe the Beaut`e in the tags that Karin has made! Gorgeous! She only had to make one, but she made us three each!!! I will post all of them together in one pix at a future date!
The various flower pix, all of peonies, are from my garden. When planning my patio beds I knew I wanted a number of peony bushes....6, then 8 then finally, I now have 9 happy peony bushes : ) They are singles, doubles, parfaits, pinks and whites. This is one thing I have no trouble using up! They are too beautiful not to cut and share! And they come back year after year!

"Schools out for summer". What beaut`e is around you this time of year? What beautiful faces will you get to see and visit with? Let me know! : )

Beaut`e

Beauty is all around us always. A smile from a little child, the grace in a face that has lived many years. The baby ducks, geese and birds, the abundant and aromatic flowers around us. If we can take a moment to stop and B*R*E*A*T*H*E ... we can see and feel, and relax.

Can you believe the Beaut`e in the tags that Karin has made! Gorgeous! She only had to make one, but she made us three each!!! I will post all of them together in one pix at a future date!
The various flower pix, all of peonies, are from my garden. When planning my patio beds I knew I wanted a number of peony bushes....6, then 8 then finally, I now have 9 happy peony bushes : ) They are singles, doubles, parfaits, pinks and whites. This is one thing I have no trouble using up! They are too beautiful not to cut and share! And they come back year after year!

"Schools out for summer". What beaut`e is around you this time of year? What beautiful faces will you get to see and visit with? Let me know! : )

~~~More Mail~~~

The mail kept coming and I was lovin' it! I have learned a big lesson though! Do not open your beautiful packages until you have the camera ready! Many of the packages came beautifully decorated and some even had TWO tags inside! Others had multiple goodies packed with the tag... hmm, visions of more tags! These girls really have done a phenomenal job! They are all so very talented and have I mentioned yet that they are all very, very funny!!!

Look at the beautiful envelope that Michelle sent! And the Tag!! Such beautiful soft colors too.

MizSmoochieLips has put alot of time and talent into her tag! Both the front and back are so beautiful with lace, and even buttons! And she sent another tag! B*I*N*G*O~~We win!

This beautiful blue dream came from Jamie! She used soft pretty elements in her design. This piece reminds me of Lake Michigan! Every summer my Mom and Dad took us to Lake Michigan. As we would drive to the top of the last hill we could catch a glimpse of that big beautiful blue span of water! You could hear all of the gulls and the smaller birds in the dunes amongs the trees...thus arriving at Jamies wonderful piece :)

Heather was another friend who sent a big package! A stamped ticket, and vintage papers!! Oh, and a double ruffle of lace! Then there is still a lovely tag made by the artist herself! She has layers of stitching, papers. photos, print and water color!~ Such Talent!

Dawn sent this "beautiful" little fairy! She wrapped her in a sheet from a vintage dictionary. Each of us were given the page with our "name" defined on it. Mine was "marry"!! She also used stitching, papers, photos,and fabric when designing her piece! As you can see, this tag can also be used as a gift tag! Ahum, that would be IF I was willing to part with it!

Ahh..and I still have two more tags to look forward to!
What will I do when the mail stops! Oh yikes!!!

~~~More Mail~~~

The mail kept coming and I was lovin' it! I have learned a big lesson though! Do not open your beautiful packages until you have the camera ready! Many of the packages came beautifully decorated and some even had TWO tags inside! Others had multiple goodies packed with the tag... hmm, visions of more tags! These girls really have done a phenomenal job! They are all so very talented and have I mentioned yet that they are all very, very funny!!!

Look at the beautiful envelope that Michelle sent! And the Tag!! Such beautiful soft colors too.

MizSmoochieLips has put alot of time and talent into her tag! Both the front and back are so beautiful with lace, and even buttons! And she sent another tag! B*I*N*G*O~~We win!

This beautiful blue dream came from Jamie! She used soft pretty elements in her design. This piece reminds me of Lake Michigan! Every summer my Mom and Dad took us to Lake Michigan. As we would drive to the top of the last hill we could catch a glimpse of that big beautiful blue span of water! You could hear all of the gulls and the smaller birds in the dunes amongs the trees...thus arriving at Jamies wonderful piece :)

Heather was another friend who sent a big package! A stamped ticket, and vintage papers!! Oh, and a double ruffle of lace! Then there is still a lovely tag made by the artist herself! She has layers of stitching, papers. photos, print and water color!~ Such Talent!

Dawn sent this "beautiful" little fairy! She wrapped her in a sheet from a vintage dictionary. Each of us were given the page with our "name" defined on it. Mine was "marry"!! She also used stitching, papers, photos,and fabric when designing her piece! As you can see, this tag can also be used as a gift tag! Ahum, that would be IF I was willing to part with it!

Ahh..and I still have two more tags to look forward to!
What will I do when the mail stops! Oh yikes!!!

Tag Swap!

The weekend was a pretty good one here! The weather was perfect on Saturday. Our son Douglas was in his first Marathon, 5k run. His was very excited to be doing it! It was held at the Brookfield Zoo so they ran amongst some of the animals. What a great Zoo! Later we had an evening baseball game to go to that Caitlin's boyfriend, James, played in. It was a night game and a double header. Very fun! We were able to meet his Gandfather jim for the first time. He is 84 and he does his exercise regime everyday!! Oh yes, he is in excellent shape! Does not look his age! We also got to see his Grandmother Arleene (his Mom's Mother) and James' mother, Barbara! James has a very, very lovely and fun family! I feel like we have known them always! Of coarse we forgot our camera for BOTH events!
I have noticed that all of my pictures take place in or around our home...can't forget the camera.

Tammy made us all a beautful tag, each one different, as did everyone. Tammy has taught me that a little red is needed in every room. Her tag uses 2 different red wallpapers! I love the red with the subtle soft green in the ribbon. It is gorgeous! Thanks Tammy!

This one above is Lisa's. A beautiful layering of art! And the reverse side holds script! A beautiful scentiment!!! I love how she used nice long layers of ribbon!!!

This is Maija's beautiful tag. She used textured paper...as in my favorite: flocked paper!!! And she has many layers too! Love the checked black and white ribbon!!!

This is Melissa's tag. She packaged it very sweetly. The hole punch is in the shape of a heart! This is where she slipped the blue and white string in and her card and a little round tag with the letter "M" on it!!! Maybe for "Melissa" or maybe for "Mary"!?
You can also see the front , when out of the packaging, and the other photo shows the beautiful back of the tag! Lovely wall paper!

Tag Swap!

The weekend was a pretty good one here! The weather was perfect on Saturday. Our son Douglas was in his first Marathon, 5k run. His was very excited to be doing it! It was held at the Brookfield Zoo so they ran amongst some of the animals. What a great Zoo! Later we had an evening baseball game to go to that Caitlin's boyfriend, James, played in. It was a night game and a double header. Very fun! We were able to meet his Gandfather jim for the first time. He is 84 and he does his exercise regime everyday!! Oh yes, he is in excellent shape! Does not look his age! We also got to see his Grandmother Arleene (his Mom's Mother) and James' mother, Barbara! James has a very, very lovely and fun family! I feel like we have known them always! Of coarse we forgot our camera for BOTH events!
I have noticed that all of my pictures take place in or around our home...can't forget the camera.

Tammy made us all a beautful tag, each one different, as did everyone. Tammy has taught me that a little red is needed in every room. Her tag uses 2 different red wallpapers! I love the red with the subtle soft green in the ribbon. It is gorgeous! Thanks Tammy!

This one above is Lisa's. A beautiful layering of art! And the reverse side holds script! A beautiful scentiment!!! I love how she used nice long layers of ribbon!!!

This is Maija's beautiful tag. She used textured paper...as in my favorite: flocked paper!!! And she has many layers too! Love the checked black and white ribbon!!!

This is Melissa's tag. She packaged it very sweetly. The hole punch is in the shape of a heart! This is where she slipped the blue and white string in and her card and a little round tag with the letter "M" on it!!! Maybe for "Melissa" or maybe for "Mary"!?
You can also see the front , when out of the packaging, and the other photo shows the beautiful back of the tag! Lovely wall paper!

Let's create a comix strip! Bonus Task!!!!!

Well, this is something really fun! Imagine you can create your own cartoons. Let's do that just for fun. Go to http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/comix.php and try to design a cartoon. First, write a short conversation with two characters. Next, start designing your cartoon. Just follow the instructions. Don't forget to send me your cartoon by email.

This is a bonus task to get extra credits for your first term.

Keep on shining!

Remember This!

I forgot to show you the before picture at the unveiling of the dining room! I could have done anything to this poor thing and it would have looked better! (I would sometimes take old coloring book pictures and "re-do" them...I was careful not to hurt anyones feelings...as I remember it anyway). This light has a beautiful center of glass. Say, we all have redeeming qualities!
I think I must love lighting. I have some beautiful little bedside tables and several chandeliers. (I will take pictures and post them soon). Some are old and some are new and some I was, yes WAS making. My husband gets very, very nervous with some of my projects. I try to reassure him. Then a few years down the road and THERE IT IS! My vision in a magazine!! Poor me. No not really "poor me". Look I have a pretty blue dining room with a not white ceiling. I had a pink couch for many years and I still have a cool, but now worn, chair I covered in three different types of fabrics- all with pink in them.

Ok, I just lost my post, except for the above part which I saved MYSELF! We are supposed to have automatic saver now, it is not working for me. It saves every 1 min. Not working.
1) My preview button is not working
2) my automatic saver is not working
3) I have to type out all codes myself for links within my post...i do not have that beautiful green button that you just click, like
everyone else in this house
4) I also don't have spell check working right or italics that will work...whimpper, whimper

This is what Caitlin and I do when we have problems. We list it all out, number form to make sure it is clear. It just feels
better that way. Gets it all out. ohhh, whimper some more.
I had a whole list of nice things I was saying about all of you!
Ok..I think all of you are so kind and thoughtful and supportive! You have left me the sweetest and most kind comments. Oh yes! Thank you for leaving comments! There are many very funny writers out there!! A new Girl in town with a good funny bone is Katie. She is not just funny, she can write well also. Her Daughter is Raya of Paper Pony! And I give three Cheers to ArtsyMama (Kari), Jenny, and Teresa! Hip-Hip-Hooray!!! Kari helped me to meet many of you and she had extremely kind words for me, Jenny Is the SWEETEST and genuine person, and Teresa, who takes the time to meet new people to this blog world! A special Cheer to Rosanna (whom you can read more about at Jenny's place,March 3rd). She was my very first on line client!!! She is very sweet, kind and has a very good eye for all of the things we are making! Another special notice to Phyillis of Shabby In The City. She held a great Potluck Dinner and I met some more of you wonderful people!!! I am so happy to have met each and every one of you!!! And we all know that one connection leads to another... and there it is! We have met MORE creative and kind people!
Here is to ALL OF YOU!!! ( I would put it in iltaics if I could!!! hahaha)

Remember This!

I forgot to show you the before picture at the unveiling of the dining room! I could have done anything to this poor thing and it would have looked better! (I would sometimes take old coloring book pictures and "re-do" them...I was careful not to hurt anyones feelings...as I remember it anyway). This light has a beautiful center of glass. Say, we all have redeeming qualities!
I think I must love lighting. I have some beautiful little bedside tables and several chandeliers. (I will take pictures and post them soon). Some are old and some are new and some I was, yes WAS making. My husband gets very, very nervous with some of my projects. I try to reassure him. Then a few years down the road and THERE IT IS! My vision in a magazine!! Poor me. No not really "poor me". Look I have a pretty blue dining room with a not white ceiling. I had a pink couch for many years and I still have a cool, but now worn, chair I covered in three different types of fabrics- all with pink in them.

Ok, I just lost my post, except for the above part which I saved MYSELF! We are supposed to have automatic saver now, it is not working for me. It saves every 1 min. Not working.
1) My preview button is not working
2) my automatic saver is not working
3) I have to type out all codes myself for links within my post...i do not have that beautiful green button that you just click, like
everyone else in this house
4) I also don't have spell check working right or italics that will work...whimpper, whimper

This is what Caitlin and I do when we have problems. We list it all out, number form to make sure it is clear. It just feels
better that way. Gets it all out. ohhh, whimper some more.
I had a whole list of nice things I was saying about all of you!
Ok..I think all of you are so kind and thoughtful and supportive! You have left me the sweetest and most kind comments. Oh yes! Thank you for leaving comments! There are many very funny writers out there!! A new Girl in town with a good funny bone is Katie. She is not just funny, she can write well also. Her Daughter is Raya of Paper Pony! And I give three Cheers to ArtsyMama (Kari), Jenny, and Teresa! Hip-Hip-Hooray!!! Kari helped me to meet many of you and she had extremely kind words for me, Jenny Is the SWEETEST and genuine person, and Teresa, who takes the time to meet new people to this blog world! A special Cheer to Rosanna (whom you can read more about at Jenny's place,March 3rd). She was my very first on line client!!! She is very sweet, kind and has a very good eye for all of the things we are making! Another special notice to Phyillis of Shabby In The City. She held a great Potluck Dinner and I met some more of you wonderful people!!! I am so happy to have met each and every one of you!!! And we all know that one connection leads to another... and there it is! We have met MORE creative and kind people!
Here is to ALL OF YOU!!! ( I would put it in iltaics if I could!!! hahaha)

Level 5 Blogs!!!

More blogs!!!! Level 5 blogs!!!

Eliana Chaparro http://www.eliana-min-int-diosesfiel.blogspot.com/
Marcos Canniglia http://www.meetblog.blogspot.com/
Juan Boscan http://www.juanbt.blogspot.com/
Lisstte Becerra http://www.lissette-princesspink.blogspot.com/
Roger Carrizo http://www.rogeralejo.blogspot.com/
Andres Bohorquez http://www.abhardcoremetal.blogspot.com/
Maria Martinez http://www.mariauxi7787.blogspot.com/
Ornella Scampini http://www.ornellascampini.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Pineda http://www.carolina-jennifer.blogspot.com/
Dubraska http://www.dubrablog.blogspot.com/
Danny http://www.elkukoblog.blogspot.com/
Yorianny Bozo http://www.yaile.blogspot.com/
Carol Daniela http://www.caroldaniela.blogspot.com/
Maria Isabel http://www.mariaisabel.blogspot.com/
David http://www.davidonthahood.blogspot.com/
Jose Gonzalez http://www.elatrevido54.blogspot.com/
Soineth Aguanipa http://www.soinethguanipa.blogspot.com/
Yeniveth Diaz http://www.yenivethdiaz.blogspot.com/
Andrea Salas http://www.andreasalasruiz.blogspot.com/
Elianny Hernandez http://www.eliannyhernandez.blogspot.com/
Luisana Aguilarte http://www.luisanaguilarte.blogspot.com/
Maria http://www.mariale.blogspot.com/
Luisana http://www.luisanag.blogspot.com/
Maria Angelica Henriquez http://www.lacatira2786.blogspot.com/


Congratulations to new our bloggers!!
Keep on shining!

Doris3m

Level 1 E1A2

More blogs...! Now it's level 1 E1A2's turn. Here there are the blogs:

Dayana Quiroz www.dayanaquiroz.blogspot.com
Mishelle Reyes www.misrey.blogspot.com
Genesis Gonzalez www.theprincessgenesis.blogspot.com
Manuel carrizo www.carrizo664-manuel.blogspot.com
www.ysbertthebest.blogspot.com
Zulimar Lugo www.zulimarthebeautiful.blogspot.com
www.javier-thenumberone.blogspot.com
Roberto Torrealba www.robertoforzaitalia.blogspot.com
Lourdes Vergara www.lourdes_mercedes.blogspot.com
www.heishellrblogspot-heishell.blogspot.com
Carlos Parraga www.carlosparraga90.blogspot.com
Paola Medina http://paolamedina18.blogspot.com/

Congratulations to the students who got their first blogs!
Keep on shining!

Lucky Girl

!!!!How Lucky Am I!!!!
My most favorite gifts of all time are Hugs and Kisses! When my kids ask what would I like... they add that they already know I want hugs and kisses, but what else!! "Make something for me" : ) I always get what I want!!! hehehe I love them soo soo much!
This year I was given "bonus gifts"! Just look at all of these yummy surprises! Can you believe that the little flower pot wraped in the pink tissue is a chocolate filled with a delicous custurd type filling!! I cannot believe that I have not eaten it yet!!! Perhaps because it is soo cute!
Douglas, with Monica as his assistant, used his screen printing talents to make this set of note cards!!! This is only his 2nd, I believe, project he has ever done!! He used a photo emulsion technique this time! Let me tell you, I do not have the talent nor patience to tackle this !!! Douglas is patient! This involved many, many steps!!! He also made and designed all of the stencils!

Caitlin has exquisite taste. She gave me a blouse and many other gifts. I keep telling both Caitlin and Doug to please not get me soo many things. I am very spoiled! They are very generous! Especially in the their love they give me and our family every day!!! How Blessed we are! And you know who gave me the tulips! : ) It was a great day with James, Caitlin's boyfriend and Monica, Douglas' girlfriend, joining in our fun. Monica is the reining Apples to Apples Princess, we are getting her a tiara! But watch out!! James joined in very late in the game and lost by only two points!!! (Monica chose to go to 10 pts, instead of 7..to give the rest of us a chance!) Have a great day!