Going Home

I had a busy summer, going home after my dad's surgery was part of it. I did not realize until I landed in Las Vegas how much everything had changed in almost 5 years. The last time I was there, we had just come back from England and were on our way to Texas. But what I mean by changes, wasn't just the scenery in Las Vegas, but my family. Too much time has passed. I knew the moment I saw my parents again. I did shock them by coming. They did not want me to worry, but being so far away was not the answer when I felt like I needed to be there. It was a homecoming for all of us. You don't realize what you have missed until you step into their world. Even though it was hard being there and feeling like you really need more time to help get things back on track, it was worth the look on everyone's face to see how much we love each other and so hard to leave again. I miss them everyday and know I have to keep in touch to know they are doing better everyday. It won't be 5 years again before I visit. They are a blessing to me that I want to share with you.
Thank you for coming,
Rhodeen

Trying something new~

I wanted to share some fun I had with the Calligraphy Guild last weekend. We had to make paper paste for a fundraiser for our Guild. I signed up not knowing what I was getting into except to volunteer. It turned out to be wonderful and I learned so much from a terrifically fun bunch of women! Paper Paste is layers of paint on paper, starting with a light layer and building up to a final layer that shows through to the first. Some very talented ladies showed us some fun techniques. We even stamped and used pastels to make our "art" come alive. It took all day and we still have to go back later and add the last layer to our pieces. Take a look at some of the beautiful paper art.

Yeah, I won on the Spellbinders newest contest!!!

I still can't believe I won! I have been entering all the Spellbinders contests for over a year. And TODAY, I won for day 10, over 12 new nestibilities! I am so doing a happy dance! Tomorrow is the last day to enter. So, go and put your name in the hat! Who knows who will win next!

Crazy for Tim Holtz tags!

I just started taking classes at our scrapbook store who loves Tim Holtz stuff, as much as I do. Last weekend it was Christmas in July and we made 6 of his special tags. Of course I was late, not only that the teacher noticed too and called me by name. But, it was okay, I just had to play catch up and boy did I. I sat with 3 wonderful ladies, and they helped me get caught up and we had fun! See there is a reason why I needed to be late, if not I might not of met them. Anyway, we were learning some fun techniques, blending, stamping, embossing, and using alcohol inks. It was turning into some very spectacular works of art if I do say so myself. Everyone worked on the same thing, but no two were alike. There are some very talented ladies in this class. I had so much fun and I won a great door prize too~

Lets get motivated! Start with you.

Everyday, we think, I will get to that, but we don't. Why do we put that thought in our heads when we know it won't happen. Guilt, things piling up, or just too many irons in the fire? All of the above, but we need to start somewhere. I decided to listen to my doctor and go for a walk. First, I need to do it, and by the time I am done I feel better. Then, I can sort out my day to make it work for me. I feel that way with about stamping, I need to take a walk from it and then come back and it all makes sense! I was just telling a friend that I start cleaning my stamp room when I feel overwhelmed, but now I see that is just a way to come up with ideas. Like finding a treasure box of things I haven't even used. Then, the light comes on and I use something I found in the cleaning process. I know you understand all this, so give me some tips on how you find inspiration, when it seems there is none to be found.

Have a great day!

Not Going To Seminar!

Celebrating my birthday at Sam's Semi-Seminar since I couldn't go to Seminar this year!!!! Had a GREAT time with all the Red Hots. Thank you for making my birthday very special and fun.

My family means the most to me!

It's holidays like today that make you wonder, "what will the future hold for us?". I have been a military wife for so long that this holiday stands out the most. Celebrating our freedom, for those serving and have served our wonderful country. It also makes me think of my family so far away, and all the holidays I have missed with them. I miss everyone talking at once, more food than we know what to do with. But mostly I miss the hugs goodbye and promising to keep in touch better. So, on this holiday for our freedom, keep your promises to your family and stay in touch, write, send pictures and most of all say how much you love them. You never know when you will see them again. Happy 4th of July!

It is a wonderful year to have a birthday!

I know I said I was going to keep this going, but I am back now!

I just wanted to thank all my friends for sharing my birthday with me. First, I was not feeling well, and my friend had planned a surprise Bunco birthday party for me. I was so sorry to miss it...then, she planned another surprise at our monthly stamping at a friends, with cake and cards from everyone!!! Imagine my surprise at missing one surprise and getting another. But the fun did not stop there... She planned another surprise at the Not going to seminar stamping day, more cards and cake! I even had a crown to wear and all. Talk about glad I missed seminar this year, well it was well worth it. To sum it all up, Dawn took me to lunch and more presents! I was so overwhelmed by it all...so glad we are friends!

New to blogging,

I am sending this out to all my friends who are so supportive of me and my stamping. It is the best way to make new friends and share ideas. I would love to share your cards too. Just email me with your card or project and I will add it to my blog! This card was done to celebrate our Angel Company retreat in San Antonio a few weeks ago. All stamps are from The Angel Company. I will update my site tomorrow. It's getting late and I need to get to bed.