An RAK

I received my RAK from Bela for our RAK swap on Courtney's blog for the month of January a couple of days ago and I was just blown away! We had chatted a little bit before she sent her envelope about paper and images and such. When I got the envelope. Wow! There is beautiful designer paper, images perfect for my boys for their Valentine's Day projects. The sweetest Magnolia card, and some accessories. Thank you so much Bela! Please make sure that you visit her blog...I put the link in the first sentence. Oh, and I decided that rather than use the images for cards...I'm going to use them to help decorate their heart tins. I am VERY excited about this because I wasn't sure how I was going to make my boys heart tins boy tins (do you all understand that?). How generous, huh?

Do you guys have any Valentine's Projects that you are working on? Just link it to this post so I can see too!

I hope you guys all have a fantastic Tuesday and if you are able be sure to vote in a caucus today!

Monday

Hi all. Just want you to know that I am here. My day started out well...I got a work out in and everything but then while doing my hair I got an ocular migraine that turned into an almost day long headache. The visual portion of the migraine lasted about 20 minutes today so I guess that wasn't too bad. Add that to my tummy bothering me and my ears hurting and well...it hasn't been a wonderful day. I think a trip to the doctor will be in store tomorrow but I think I'll be able to post anyway.

I hope you have all had a great Monday!

A Cupcake Day

When Eclectic Paperie sent out their e-mail saying they had an exclusive Stampendous set just for them I knew I had to have it! It is called Hey There Cupcake. There are six different tops and bottoms to the cupcakes along with sentiments you can put together, candles, and other fun toppers. I just had to ink it up and play with the set a little. I made this for a friend who was feeling under the weather. Just wanted her to know that I was thinking of her. I used Bazzil brown paper, designer paper I got the other day, So Saffron, and PaperTrey Ink White card stock. Throw some satin ribbon on the top and you've got a cute thinking of you card!

Today is the super bowl and while my choice of teams in not playing today...although they sooo should be...we will be going to a super bowl get together. We have a split decision on who the winner of the game will be. Jon and I are being realists and are saying that the Patriots will win. I just don't think that Giants defense can stop the Pats offense. Todd and Kyler say the Giants will win. While I think it would be better if the Packers could say we lost the playoff game to the super bowl winners...I don't think that is going to happen. I hope you all has a super fun time if you are going to some parties! Eat some food for me!

*Just a little note...blogger's spell check isn't working so if you see some errors please forgive me!*

I Chose A Name

Wow! You guys are so smart and creative! I loved all the suggestions that you guys had for me but in the end I went with one that I thought of. My Bella name is...Myfellasbella. What do you all think? But...because I still want to give away a little Glory from Lorie I had Todd pick a number and he picked lucky number 13! #13 is...

Cristina said...

MamaBella ~ because you're such a great mom and like to share your family with us. :)

Yay, Cristina! Just e-mail me your address and I'll get a little something out to you this week!

My card for you guys today is an easy one but I just love it. I love the saying and the way the card looks in real life. I used my chalk ink for the fish and the sentiment so even though the colors are bright it is very soft looking. I honestly didn't think this card needed anything other than the fish and the saying but I love ribbon so I added a little. I made this card for a fellow blogger and it will be going out in the mail today. Don't want to give it up who it is right now just in case she will still be surprised. The stamps are from Biblical Impressions. All card stock and ribbon is Stampin' Up!

I have a ton of things to do today so I must get off my butt and get moving! Have a great Saturday!

A Card and A Question

Okay, all I can say is...isn't he C-U-T-E? My friend Debby gave me a couple of images of Elmer and challenged me to make something with him. It took me almost a week but I finally did it and this is what I came up with. Please try to ignore the glaring mistakes and take in the cuteness of this card (I really like myself today..don't I? LOL!). I used the Bella sketch challenge for this week and designer paper from the Jersey Shore DP and voila! Now...to find a little boy to give a birthday card too! LOL!

Anybody want some Glory from Lorie? I know I'm full of it recently, huh? (be nice, now!) As you guys may or may not know I am a moderator of the Bellaholics group on Yahoo. Everyone seems to have a bella name (like Katiebella) but me. Ahhh...that statement reminded me of my kids for a moment...but, mom...everyone is doing it! Anyway...I don't like Lorabella as my name is Lorie not Laura. Nothing against the Laura's of the world it just isn't my name. So...help me find a name. Just comment here with the name you think I should use, I'll choose one, and you'll get a little something from me if I choose yours! You may use both my blogs to find out things about me to make the name just perfect if you'd like.

And guess what? I just placed my first SAB order today! Woohoo...so excited! I also placed my Occasions Mini pre-order. I've got some fun coming my way next week. So excited!

I hope you all have a super fantastic Friday! I'll see you tomorrow!