Challenge #18 ~ Texturize It

I must apologize for the delay today. I wanted to post a wonderful RAK I received as a prize for the blog. I had it all set up to take a photo and then I ended up burning my hand . It has been soaking in cool water ever since. Even now, I have my left hand in a yellow, plastic glass and I am typing with one hand.

It is Steve's 40th birthday today. I planned a special BBQ for him. I purchased extra thick steaks and I marinated them all day. I bought real baked potatoes too.I was precooking the potatoes in the microwave and when they were done I reached in and grabbed the plate. It was steaming hot!! I used the wrong plate and I seriously burned my hand. I have blisters on three fingers and a thumb. I am in agony!! Not just from the pain.....I had to make Steve cook and serve his own birthday supper as I lay on the couch with my hand in a bowl of cold water. It still hurts so much that even after two hours, I still have to have it submerged in water. My fingers are pruned!!Poor Steve. He had to get up early (5am) and he had to stay late. Then he walk in the door to me telling him to light the BBQ and cook our super. I suck!! Good thing he loves me.

So, I will be posting the sponsor highlight in the morning when I can take a photo of the generous RAK in the light of day. Kristine is amazing!! You'll love it.

In the meantime.... let's do another challenge!! One of the things I love to see on a layout is texture!! Lots of it.

Here is a layout I did for weScrap using the new Cherry Sundae kit. What an awesome kit this was to work with. Love the colors. I am a huge October Afternoon fan and a happy designer when I received my kit! I added texture by incorporating cardboard in my layout and using felt stickers.

The layout features Steve and Paige. We went to Apple Land last fall and picked our own apples. Steve had to hoist Paige up so she could pick apples from the tree. We all had such a wonderful time and plan on visiting again this year.

Challenge: I would like you to add some texture to your layout. You can use cardboard, felt, lace, ribbons, paint or fabric. You can also emboss. It is such a quick and easy way to add texture. Email your layout or card to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn another ballot for the celebration prizes!!

Due Date: June 30th

Draw Date: July 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #11 ~ Birthday Card

I was thinking that since it is my birthday today that I would issue a quick and simple challenge today!!

Challenge # 11:
I would like to see you make a birthday card!!! I can just pretend that you are making them to celebrate my birthday. LOL

Email your card to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months blog prize valued at at $50.00 of new products. Some Maya Road, SEI, Ranger Crackle Paint, Primas and more!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #9 ~ Blogging

I am so sad today. My daughter brought it to my attention that my birthday is Sunday. I asked her how old I will be and she said "40". Yikes... not yet.

Now I feel the heat of another birthday upon me. Usually they don't bother me. It is just a number after all. I will be 38 on December 28th. It really sucks. Not because I am turning another year older but that my birthday falls three days after Christmas. Every year I have suffered through a quiet birthday. Nobody is ever around to celebrate with. I never had a birthday party. I never got to play Pin the Tail on the Donkey or played cheesy party games. Most of the time I got to pick one of my Christmas presents to save to open on my birthday.

I could tell that my parents felt sorry for me and tried to make my birthday into a big deal. My Dad would let me chose whatever I wanted for my birthday supper. I usually asked for Beef Stroganoff. He used to make an amazing Stroganoff. Yummy!! They would sing Happy Birthday and sometimes I'd get a cake. Then I could unwrap my present wrapped in Christmas paper. I love them for that.

It's better since having children. They get so excited on my birthday and it's infectious. The joy in their faces makes having another birthday not seem so bad!! That is what I am looking forward to the most on Sunday!

Challenge #9:
Here is a simple challenge for you today. I would like you to blog about a favorite birthday memory. It can be about something you did, something you got or somebody else for their birthday. Let me know what made it special for you. You can post a link to your blog below. If you do not have a blog you can email your memory to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca . You will earn a ballot for my big blog draw! Couldn't be any easier.

Deadline: December 31st
Draw Date: January 1st

~Tara~

Birthday Wishes ~ Challenge #4

I still find it hard to believe that my Dad turns 61 years old tomorrow. I am so lucky to have him as my Dad. We have always been close. I look back over the years and find that we are closer now than ever before. Is it because of the cancer and almost losing him? Or is just that we are both older and wiser.

I was adopted by my parents at 4 days old. It was the best day of my life. I was fortunate to be raised by two loving people who adore me as much I do them.

My Dad is away on a business trip to Bermuda right now. He will not be around for his birthday but I wanted him to know how much I love him and how lucky I feel each and every day to have him as my Dad. I am grateful to God for letting him stay with me and my family a little bit longer.

My girls and I will be making cards for him tomorrow and we will celebrate his birthday when he gets back on Saturday. Here is a photo taken of him and my girls during the summer. Look at how happy they all are. Again... I am blessed!

Challenge #4:

In honor of my Dad's birthday.... I challenge everyone to blog about their Dad. Tell us a little something about them. Link back on my blog or email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca. You will earn a ballot for your blog entry or email.

BONUS: Make a birthday card!! Email it to me at to earn another ballot for the Blog Prize!!Yep... the $50.00 value prize.

**Due Date: December 1st, EST**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~