Challenge #1 ~ Word

Well, It's time to start another month of challenges. I am so pumped that you still come and play with me every month! I noticed that during the 10,000 post celebration that we made it over 15,000 posts!!! That's 5000 people checking the blog out in a month!! Whoohooo... you girls are awsome. Thanks so much. It makes me feel good to know that you not only do the challenges and participate but that you seem to like the blog as well. :)

I am starting things off with am easy challenge. Let's do a word challenge!! The word is:

Memories

1 a: the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms

b: the store of things learned and retained from an organism's activity or experience as evidenced by modification of structure or behavior or by recall and recognition

I used a sketch for the following layout that Kristine sent me from Creative Scrappers to make the following layout:

It is of my sweet Paige. She looks so innocent and young in these photos. If you haven't gotten your hands on the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers then go out and get some!! The colors are fantastic to work with almost any photos you may have. Cady from Mon Ame Memories sent me these wonderful papers.

Challenge:
Use the word. Memories, somewhere on your page. It can be in your journaling, your title or just placed strategically on your layout. Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's draw! I have some great goodies for you again this month.

If you need an extra challenge then hop on over to Creative Scrapper's where I have posted a challenge using the sketch Kristine sent me. I post challenges there every Wednesday!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Life.....or Something Like That

Well... it happened. Life got in the way of my blogging! I swore I wouldn't let it happen but, with the holidays and my birthday I slipped.
It is amazing to me just how exhausting the holidays truly are. I have been so worn out that I actually fell asleep on the couch the other day and woke up with a sore neck and shoulder! Crazy thing is that the last time I ever fell asleep on the couch was when I was pregnant. NOOOOOOOOOOOO....... I am not pregnant now!! Don't even think that! Three is a great number. It just goes to show you just how tired I was.

I am not sure how many of you have decided to chose a special word to be your mantra for 2009. If you don't know what I am referring to you can check out Ali Edwards Blog for details. It took me all of three seconds to come up with this years word..............................................................
RELAX!!

I tend to over do things and get caught up in things. I am constantly focusing on the negative and letting it get to me. I have become a magnet for stress. I am going to learn to chill and relax more. Spend more time enjoying my life not worrying about it! Spend more time with my family and friends. Laugh more.

Challenge #1 ~ Your Word:
What is your chosen word for 2009?? Chose something that means something to you. Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or post it below to earn a ballot for this months blog prize draw, again valued at $50.00!!
**Bonus: Use your chosen word on a layout and send it to me to earn two ballots. An easy way to start 2009 off!!

I have all the names drawn up for Decembers Draw!! I will let Paige pick the winner in the morning. Then.... it's back to business on my blog!

THANKS to everyone who have been checking in every day and sending in those amazing creations! I am so thrilled everytime I receive an email and see your creations. I will continue to post challenges throughout the month.

~Tara~

Challenge #7 ~ Love

I love a good word challenge. Ally and I post a word every Wednesday on the CCAS Blog as a challenge. It is so much fun to do and to use on a layout.

My word for this challenge is: Love

1 : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
2: affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
3: an assurance of love
4: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
3 a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration

I used this word on a layout of Paige and her love of Webkinz. I'll post it in the morning. I am afraid the lighting isn't great for taking a picture right now. :)

My challenge is for you to use this word on your next layout or card. Please email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballot for my $50.00 Blog Prize Draw.

**Deadline for challenges is December 1st**

"Although I cherish hearing the phrase, "I love you", I cherish more the deed that fills those words with life. (James T. Brown)"

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~