ARMY BCT GRADUATION

No words can describe what an AMAZING weekend we had visiting my DH for his army graduation from BCT. I will let the pictures do the talking and just say I am more madly in love with my Husband than ever and Officially one PROUD army wife! He is now in maryland outside of Baltimore For 12 weeks of AIT (Advanced Individual Training) To become a Tank mechanic.

I will be flying there next weekend again to spend the 4th of July with him, and i just CANT WAIT!


First meeting eyes... Filled with Tears of JOY
First Kiss, dont mind Tyler picking his nose
My Boys, Always smiling together as usual!

Gary and his Proud Mom

Best pals
Gary and His battle Buddy Bowling on Family Day
2/13 INF regt Delta CO

Bersets in front of a Tank
Tyler and Daddy
Getting him ready Early
I flat out just LOVE this man to Pieces
Stealing all the kisses I can get
Us in North Carolina, we drove from SC to MD
My Whole World
Combat Boots + Flip Flops=Us
Priceless
My Love, My Life, My Man

2 NEW cd's!

Firstly, I apologize that I have been SLACKING on my blog. With hubby gone with the army, I have NO excuse! I will work on doing better to get it going again. I figured what better time to get back into the blogging groove than to come to announce my 2 newest pattern cd's!!!

First right before easter i released my SPRING/EASTER collection. This cd is LOADED with fun easter/spring pieces including, A bunny, Butterfly,Bird,Eggs, A basket, an ADORABLE bunny behind to use like he is digging in the basket or grass, a happy sunshine,A large tree, carrot,a chick, and MORE! Check it out and pick up your copy today.
And Just TODAY I released my GIRL GIRL pattern cd. This one is SO FUN!Rather you have a young or grown Girls you want to create for, this cd is PERFECT to replicate the special girls in your life.ALL patterns can be Customized with my variety of over 10 Hair Styles With your Chosen hair color, You can change skin tones, Outfits shoes etc!I have put Countless hours into the creation of each piece, and many many hours designing this very user friendly cd for you.These patterns can be used over and over again, and You can re-size your patterns to fit any project. All girls use the same punch for the Eyes and nose, which you can get online for MINIMAL Cost. I also include a printable file (in 3 lip colors)for the more grown up lip style :)NOT ONLY do you get all the Face patterns, Hair patterns, Clothing Patterns, shoe patterns etc, but I also include detailed Step by step Directions on how to use my patterns, Time saving short cut tips, Lessons with pictures on chalking, Supply lists, A mini lesson with pictures for How to chalk your girls hair,BONUS patterns from my other cd's and MORE! check my feedback, I have sold hundreds of cd's and have MANY repeat customers who find my cd's very easy to follow and Most of all FUN to create with!

Drop By My Ebay, Etsy or BTDLdesigns store to get your copy today!

A rainbow of Fairys

My Favorite things to create are FAIRYS! I created a rainbow of ADORABLE furry Tear Bear Fairys for you to add to your layouts and projects. All are available on Ebay.

Come and get um!

I have been keeping myself BUSY! I have created a TON of single page 12x12 layouts for sale. Each page has a different theme, One of my original paper piecings and lots of fun details including prima flowers, Ribbons and MORE! Here are just a few I have available for sale on ebay now!


LINK TO PAGES

Skiing in Flagstaff

So i have really neglected my Blog and am feeling chatty today so here I am again! Because my hubby is leaving in a few short weeks, we are trying to do lots together and making lots of memories to hold onto while he is gone. Last week we made a trip up to flagstaff, AZ ( a few hour drive Up north in Arizona) and went skiing! here are a few pictures of us "tearing up" the slopes. This was only my second time skiing. I can tell I am getting older and wiser. The first time we went skiing 4 years ago I ski'd down a black diamond slope (VERY STEEP for advanced skiers) this time we did beginner slopes and one intermediate slope. I refused to do anything that made me shake in my ski's!!! lol


Here I am on the Bunny slope getting familiar with the Ski's.

and here is the Love of my Life.If you have ever been skiing you know its VERY exhausting! If i could give any advice I would say DONT drive after a day of skiing, get your hotel the Night after skiing and not before... we always make this mistake and drive home POOPED!


Allthough Tyler is one year too young to Ski, My mother in law drove up later in the day with Tyler to let him r play in the snow. (we dont get ANY snow where we live)I know where my husband aquired his selflessness trait. Gary and his mom and are the most generous people I know. They will do anything to make the people they love Smile. I am so blessed to call them both my family!Here are Tyler, Gary and my Mother in Love Sharon.
We had such a nice mini trip!

Julies Pieces NEW OFFICE!

in my previous post I noted That we have moved in with the inlaws.... OF COURSE i cannot just quit my work, and i actually think My scrapbooking career will help get me through the times where i feel lonely or sad. I am BLESSED with a FABULOUS office to create in while I am here with the inlaws. My Mother in law used to work from home and is now working out of the home and has allowed me to clutter her beautiful office with all of my scrapbooking goodies. This office is BEAUTIFUL and I am so excited to share some pictures of it!

Here is a view of the Whole Office. It is open to the Family room AND living room
and here is a close up of My side.... I was so nervous all my stuff would overwhelm My inlaws, but once my Mother in law (WHO IS MORE THAN A MOTHER IN LAW, BUT MY MOTHER ON LOVE AND A DEAR FRIEND) saw it together, said it looked good and Colorful!
after 10 years of collection scrapbook goodies, I have quite the collection.... I do my best to not hoard and try to use LOTS of goodies on every piece I create.
I use all these little drawers for my themes buttons and charms. I keep them right where i work, because sometimes i forget what i have!

Its hard to pick a favorite part of this office But these half walls fit my paper storage racks and drawers PERFECTLY!

I do have to say I miss hanging all my stuff right in front of me on my pegboards, But I am certainly NOT comlaining!

Here are some of my ribbons and misc things.
all of the things that were once on my pegs are now in these drawers tucked into another adorable half wall
well, thats all for now....

Changes

SO many changes are taking place in my life. In the last 2 months my husband and i have decided that we are joining the ARMY! This is something my husband has wanted to do since before we met 10 years ago. This wednesday he will go and officially enlist and swear in. I AM SO NERVOUS, EXCITED,SCARED, etc etc! With the yucky economy, and need for soldiers, we just feel as if this is the right decision for us. we are both as prepared as we can be to part with one another for his basic training for 9 weeks and then his Advanced training for Many more weeks. After he finishes both courses we will get our orders and move to wherever the Army tells us too! I never in a million years would have though i would leave WARM and BEAUTIFUL arizona, but I am taking every change with an open mind. We are also Both aware that there is a VERY good chance that he will deployed to war for 12 months, and allthough I am VERY scared of this, It is somthing that i have grown to except and understand. I am so Proud of my soilder to be. We have already moved out of our House and in with My Mother and Step Father In Law. I feel so welcome here and BLESSED to have them and all my family and friends to keep Tyler and myself busy while Gary is away. Please pray for us and for Gary's saftey. I am sure I will have my bad days,But more than anything i am SO VERY PROUD of my Love.

Happy Birthday!!!

My little Man Turned 3 on Dec 5th. I cant believe how fast he is growing up! I was inspired by his excitement, to create 2 birthday themed layout. both feature my sweet furry handmade tear bears.

I never have time to scrapbook my own pictures,
but I will be sure to recreate this page for tyler!

Here is a link to the boy page



A link to the girl pages



and here is my THREE year old on his birthday getting his new piggy bank



and at his Party.



Tearing into his Geo Trax Air plane!





Ever heard of geo Trax? If you have a little boy, HE WILL LOVE IT! Tyler got the train system last year and now the airplane this year, and its still his Favorite toy! I recomend it for any little boy! WARNING... Thos toy WILL take up a whole room!

SNEAK PEAK!

Here is sneak peak at the layout I will list later tonight. I Hope you adore this one as much as I do! Featured on this 2 page 12x12 layout are 2 ADORABLE girl tear bears, A detailed christmas tree paper piecing, Machine sewing and SO much more. . Check back later Tuesday evening To get your bids in! A boy version WILL be available soon! My Ebay Sales

BLACK FRIDAY SALE with BTDL!

Check out BTDLdesigns.com All day Friday November 28th for Awesome sales!