Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Giveaways & Action Layouts

So have you hear that Magistical Memories is giving away the full set of the new release to one lucky person. Check it out here!!

And if you leave a comment here and leave me a way to get a hold of you via email I will give 2 lucky winners by Full NEW Line from July, you can see it here!!

Also Are you kitting Me is giving you a chance to win a September Main Kit, just for leaving feedback on their blog! Check that out Here!!

And to of my most recent layouts!!


Monday, June 16, 2008

Still In Love (Hip Chick & Cool Dude)

17 Amazing years, everyday I think how can I possibly love him more, and I wake up and I do, it is the most amazing thing. I know how lucky I am to have him love me back the exact same way.



Everything is from the Hip Chick and Cool Dude Kits (except the letters) from Are you Kitting Me.

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Are you kitting Me Yard sale Kit "Family Is Forever






Are you kitting Me Yard sale Kit

Everything is from the kit except the bling, the dragon card which is form the estate sale kit

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Simply Southern

Check out the classes by Kathy Fresmire, Cheryl Mezzetti & Crystle Torvinen using Magistical Memories products in Huntsville Alabama October 4-6, 2007





By: Crystle Torvinen

Combine metal flashing, beautiful papers by Basic Grey and wonderful Magistical Memories chipboard accents to create a one of a kind 12 x 12 inch magnetic note board with decorated chipboard magnets complete with numbers to COUNT DOWN the final 45 days until Christmas. Complete the magnetic board and some of the magnets during the class time and assemble the remaining magnets at your leisure after class with detailed instructions and supplies provided. Enjoy this unique home decor project year after year, or give it as a gift to someone special during the holiday season. Workshop kit value over $31.00. Advance purchase tickets: $24.25; price at the door: $26.25. Papers shown in the project photo may vary.

Day: Friday Room Number: Sunflower
Start Time: 12:00:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Easy/Moderate
Materials needed: 12 inch paper trimmer, glue stick or other spreadable adhesive, straight scissors, brayer, hole punch or Crop-A-Dile and nail file
Instructor: Crystle Torvinen with Magistical Memories
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $24.25 PriAdd to Basket ice: $24.25 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Magistical Memories

By: Crystle Torvinen



By: Crystle Torvinen

Create this striking multi-use Christmas keepsake project with Crystle Torvinen of Magistical Memories. Papers by Scenic Route lend distinct charm to this not to be missed beauty. Use it as an accordion fold stand up banner that measures 6 inches tall and 46 inches long, as a lovely wall hanging, and after the Christmas season, as a cherished book measureing 6 x 6 inches and filled with holiday memories. Kit value: $25.00. Advance ticket purchase: $23.50; price at the door $25.50.

Day: Thursday Room Number: Rose
Start Time: 4:00:00 PM Length: 120 min.
Skill Level: Mod/Challenging
Materials needed: Glue stick or other adhesive, straight scissors, brayer, hole punch/Crop-a-dile, 12 inch paper trimmer and nail file
Instructor: Crystle Torvinen with Magistical Memories
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $23.50 PriAdd to Basket ice: $23.50 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Magistical Memories



By: Kathy Fresmire

Fall is such a glorious time of year from the pumpkin patch and changing colors of the trees to the leaf raking in the yard. This two page layout is the perfect venue to display any of the photos. Beautiful fall patterned paper by Bo Bunny Press and The Paper Studio are a striking background to large flower accents and an adorable chipboard bird designed by Cheryl Mezzetti for Magistical Memories holds the date. Pull out journaling circles are a fun addition along with large American Crafts alphabet stickers and colorful ribbons. You will love this colorful layout class led by Memory Makers Master, Kathy Fesmire where we will pull out some old tearing techniques, dust them off and make them look new again! Advance purchase tickets: $20.00; price at the door: $22.00.

Day: Friday Room Number: Lavender
Start Time: 3:30:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Easy/Moderate
Materials needed: 12 inch paper trimmer, strong scrapbook adhesive, straight scissors, Glue Dots, brown Micron pen, hole punch
Instructor: Kathy Fesmire
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $20.00 PriAdd to Basket ice: $20.00 Add to Basket
Sponsor:



By: Kathy Fresmire

Everyday life is so often forgotten among the pages of special events, parties and holidays...but sometimes it is the everyday events that are the most memorable. This two page spread is reminiscent of a quilt with is patterned papers pieced with seven photos of everyday life and accented with ribbons, buttons, punched retro flowers and darling chipboard birds designed by Cheryl Mezzetti for Magistical Memories. Join Memory Makers Master, Kathy Fesmire and create this two page layout that celebrates life and family. Advance purcahse tickets: $20.00; price at the door: $22.00.

Day: Thursday Room Number: Magnolia
Start Time: 4:00:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Easy/Moderate
Materials needed: 12 inch paper trimmer, straight scissors, strong scrapbook adhesive, Glue Dots or similar dot adhesive, stapler with silver staples
Instructor: Kathy Fesmire
Workshop type: measuring and cutting required
Price: $20.00 PriAdd to Basket ice: $20.00 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Clearsnap



By: Cheryl Mezzetti

Create this lovely keepsake box perfectly sized to hold the Autumn Extravaganza mini album, or other cherished photos and memorabilia designed by Cheryl Mezzetti and created by Magistical Memories exclusively for The Simply Southern Scrapbook Convention. This project is made extra special with the use of papers by Daisy D's and Basic Grey, and of course Cheryl's attention to detail. Featured in the Fall 2007 issue of Scrapbooking & Beyond, this project is sure to please. Kit supplies are a $24.00 value! Advance purchase tickets: $25.50; price at the door: $27.50.

Day: Friday Room Number: Hyacinth
Start Time: 12:00:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials needed: adhesive, Glue Dots or other dot adhesive, chalks, fine tipped cutting scissors, 12 inch paper trimmer; fall colors of chalks
Instructor: Cheryl Mezzetti
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $25.50 PriAdd to Basket ice: $25.50 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Magistical Memories



By: Cheryl Mezzetti

Join Cheryl in creating this beautiful Autumn chipboard mini album designed by Cheryl and produced by Magisitcal Memories exclusively for the Simply Southern Scrapbook Convention. Daisy D's papers lend beautiful Fall colors to this project featured in 2007 Fall Scrapbooking & Beyond. This project boasts of techniques galore using chipboard, papers, transparencies, ribbon and such. Don't miss the opportunity learn from this talented artist. Kit supplies are a $32.00 value! Advance purchase tickets: $29.00; price at the door: $31.00.

Day: Friday Room Number: Hyacinth
Start Time: 3:30:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials needed: adhesive, Glue Dots or other dot adhesive, chalks, fine tipped cutting scissors, 12 inch paper trimmer, fall colors of chalks
Instructor: Cheryl Mezzetti
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $29.00 PriAdd to Basket ice: $29.00 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Magistical Memories



By: Cheryl Mezzetti

You can't miss this unique chipboard flippin flower book created by Cheryl Mezzetti and produced by Magistical Memories that is chock full of techniques. Toss in some beautiful papers from the Daisy Ds Beacon Hill collection, rubons, ribbons, frames and a whole lot of chipboard, and you have a stunning project everyone will be talking about. Advance purchase tickets: $33.00; price at the door: $35.00

Day: Saturday Room Number: Hyacinth
Start Time: 2:00:00 PM Length: 90 min.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials needed: Rubon tool, Glue Dots or similar dot adhesive, adhesive, white and black detail pens, small hole punch or Crop-A-Dile
Instructor: Cheryl Mezzetti
Workshop type: technique plus project
Price: $33.00 PriAdd to Basket ice: $33.00 Add to Basket
Sponsor: Magistical Memories and Daisy D's

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

I am so proud



Justin is a working man, he dedicated his summer to getting credits for school, he took 2 classes in summer school (10 credits), he took a class called ROP (5 Credits), which teaches you how to be a good worker, they set him up for an internship at Sports Chalet (10 Credits), 6 weeks with no pay, but he got great work experience, he was enrolled to do this at Sports Chalet with 4 others and out of the 4 he was the only one to get hired on, great job!! Well after 6 weeks of internship and 2 1/2 weeks of working he got his first check, cash in his pocket, and can you believe it is NOT burning a hole in his pocket, it is amazing how my money burns a big hole, and his money seals it up!! lol he now has a checking and savings account, a little scary for me, but I guess its time.

Everyday that goes by he becomes more of a man, I am super proud of him for taking the steps to take his future into his own hands! I long for the days when he cuddled on my lap, Why do our baby's have to grow up so fast?

Justin keep looking forward and keep on track, you are on your way to becoming a wonderful man!!!!

Friday, July 20, 2007

Creating No More BUZZ!!


This is a layout I created about my Grandfather's bee business, when I went home last time the sign was down and being used for a ramp, it just made me sad and I felt that this history needed to be documented.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Look what the Designers at Magistical Memories have been up to!!!




Crystle Torvinen

Happy Birthday
Tab Shooting Star Book
Star Book
Round About Arrows
Don't Question Boy or Girl
Circle Boy or Girl
5" Circle Frame

Toni Rivera

Present
Crazy for Tidbits
Potty People
Home Sweet Home Book
Retro Flashback
Buttons

Susan Rodriguez
Cupcake
Ice cream cone
Check mark journal block
Rolodex cards
Stinker
Ice cream sundae

Cheryl Mezzetti
Party Hats Girl or Boy
Pumpkin Book
Scallop Book
Fish Book
Fish
Pail book

Magistical Memories

Suit Case Book
Luggae Tag

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Please let us know what you think of the new designs, check out the forum for more sneak peeks http://www.bbqchipboard.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=2!!!





Friday, April 27, 2007

Angel for Rhys Magistical Memories NEW PRODUCT

In the Featured Products in our store, you can help Rhys fight 3rd Stage Liver Cancer!!

Who is Rhys? Rhys is our nephew! He is a twin Brother to Kieren, He is a son, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend!

He is fighting 3rd Stage Liver cancer, he is a tough little boy.

You can help him fight, by purchasing a Chipboard Angel or a bag of our Famous Chipbits that now include an angel. All proceeds will go to Rhys to cover any expenses not covered by insurance.

Be Rhys' angel today!!

BUY YOUR ANGEL TODAY @ Magistical Memories



Monday, January 15, 2007

Having a VERY rough day!!!


I got up extra early today to make sure I got the most out of my day, I got a bunch of work done and felt like I might meet my CHA deadlines. I get a call from my brother Joey telling me my dad is very bad off, he's in critical condition and is being admitted. My dad has been sick for the last few years with emphysema and can not work anymore, well today he couldn't breath and he called 911, when he got to the hospital his oxygen levels were so low it was starting to affect his heart. He is having a hard time getting his breath out, he can take in a ton of air buut can't get it out. He is resting comfortably tonight and we are waiting to see what the night holds. They may have to intubate him tomorrow and he may not recover from that. WHY OH WHY am I so far away, everyday is hard but days like today make me want to say forget. Tonight I am just praying and missing him terribly 3000 miles away!!! I may leave tomorrow to be with him, and he doesn't want me too, he wants me to have a great show at CHA, he's like you have worked to hard to get where you are don't give it up on me. OMG, how can I work this out so both things can happen. My friends are amazing, they are like just go we will get you through this and take care of things for you here. What do i do??? My heart is breaking!!! Just have to wait and see what tomorrow brings me.

Please pray for my daddy!!!!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Wow, life takes over and the blog world slips away!!

I thing I have been the busiest that I have ever been in my whole life, and I am loving it!! Heres a few things I have been up to!

Are you Kitting me "Christmas Kit" from Magistical Memories, my friend Susan and I have been brain storming and came up with this fantastic kit. Its a collection of Scenic Route papers, and our exclusive chipboard Christmas Collection that has been brought together to create this Christmas banner that you can then turn into a book full of Memories from your day.


1 "C" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "H" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "R" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "I" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "S" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "T" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "M" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "A" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "S" Positive and Negative Letter
1 "Boxwood Tree" Positive and Negative Letter
1 Stocking
1 Candle Stick
7 Christmas Tree various sizes
5 Bows Various Sizes
1 North Pole
2 Wreaths Various sizes
2 X Small Music Notes
5 Pointed Maggie Flowers Various Sizes
6 Stars Various sizes and shapes
1 Circle
1 Rectangle
2 Signs

1 Scenic Route Rockland Perry Street Paper
1 Scenic Route Rockland Laurel Street Paper
1 Scenic Route Rockland Scrap Strip 3 Paper
1 Scenic Route Capetown Multi Stars Paper
1 Scenic Route Capetown Adderley Paper
1 Scenic Route Capetown Oswald Road Paper
1 Scenic Route Christmas Rub-ons
1 Yard Red Polka Dot Ribbon
1 Yard Green Polka Dot Ribbon
1 Yard Black Polka Dot Ribbon
1 Yard Green Ribbon
2 Yards Red Ribbon
1/2 Yard Red Sequins
6" Green Foil Netting
6" Gold Foil
Rhinestones
Acrylic White Paint
Acrylic Red Paint
Acrylic Green Paint





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Celebrating my Birthday, we went to Sebations in Toluca Lake, if you are in the are and have not been here, you need to go the food is fantastic and differernt. You get a choice of 4 different meats, chicken, shrimp, portabello mushroom & steak. Then you choose, a flkavoring that you want on your meat, I always get the buffalo steak, and then you can get it as a sandwhich, salad entree with fries or side salad or they have pizza collections. SO far I have had Buffalo salad, entree and pizza, I have yet to try the sandwhich, but I'm sure that is coming. LOL Also you need to try the gourmet french fries awesome awesome awesome, I love the Chedder and gravy fries, I know sounds gross, but they are fantastic. Check the place out becuae the atmosphere is the best around. They have a great patio with a fountain feature, and couches and chairs to make lounging with your friends almost like your at home, they have heaters to for those wonderful cool nights. Flat screen tv's for the sports enthusiast, so if your darling hubby wnats to watch the game bring him woth you. They have other nooks to sit in inside and the art work is just well you'll have to see!! We were able to use the room they have in back with 4 couches and a pool table and some taller tables it was a great place to come together with your friends. We enjoyed appetizers of, buffalo wings, chedder cheese fries, chili cheese fries, brick oven pizza's, fantastic room if you need a larger space to celebrate. Celebrateing my brithday with important people in my life has really been a great way to wrap up the year. Each and every person that was in the room has a very special place in my heart.




Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Girlfriends

I saw this on Colleens blog and I really loved it so I thought I would share it with you!!!

Why do we only have parties for each other when one of us gets married, pregnant, has a birthday, or retires? What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants, and shopping, lunching, scrapbooking, blogging, and traveling girlfriends? Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!

Someone will always be prettier, smarter, have a bigger house, drive a better car, their children may do better in school, and their husbands may fix more things around the house.

So let it go, be happy and love yourself and your circumstances. Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart. And the most highly favored woman may be unable to have children. The richest woman you know, may have the car, the house, the clothes, but might be lonely or miserable.

So love you, love who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "I am too blessed to be stressed, and to anointed to be disappointed." "Winners make things happen, while Losers allow things to happen."

Be blessed and pass this on to encourage another woman.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Long Time No Post!!!

Wow time flies when your having fun, I have been working like mad and scrapping so much I love it, and helping the boys with school going through my messy house. Getting to know new people, having a great time on the new Magistical Memories Forum and Gallery, checking out all the beautiful work coming in and getting ready to pick 2 NEW design Team Members.

Well in all this craziness Michael made me take a day off, he took me to Disneyland for a WONDERFUL day, we got the boys off to school and headed out, when we first got there we went to the character breakfast, it was awesome, the food was great and the company even better. After Breakfast we rode Space Mountain, I LOVED IT, it has been redone and is one of my favorite rides.


From there we went to It's a Small World, on the way we went by the new Nemo exhibit construction site and I took Michael's picture in front of the School's In sign, we got a kick out of it because the boys were school and we had never been to Disney without kids. We went to Toon Town, had our photo taken with Mickey and rode Roger Rabbit, from there we took the train to New Orleans and went on the NEW PIRATES, very nicely done!!!! We also went on the Haunted Mansion, very beautifully decorated for Halloween.
From there we went to California Adventure and went on Soaring Over California, I love this ride. So we walked the park and a lot of things were shut down, Michael wanted to ride the Tower of Terror and I said I didn't want to ride it I HATE FALLING!! If wasn't going to go I told him he should so we go over there and get in line, I am only planning on going throughout the line with him, until we get to the elevator doors and there is a little and I mean little girl that is standing there excited to go on!!! Ok so how bad can it be I am thinking, I should have RAN, so I get on and let me just say, that was the worst experience that I have ever done, not only do you fall, the machine pulls you down faster than gravity and not only that it does it 4 times, I was so terrified, Michael had finger nail prints in his hands for days!!! The picture of me was classic and I would have bought it if the ladies arm in front of me wasn't blocking half my face, the picture was so great and showed terror on my face like I had NEVER seen before and I think they might have used it for commercials or some thing, ok back to the ride, so we stop and I am crying hysterical and hyper ventilating I can not move, I have NO LEGS!!! So we finally get off, because lets just say I was afraid it might go again, we are looking at our picture and the little kid is laughing she had a great time!!! NOT ME!!!! It took me over and hour to really recover!!!
We went back to Disneyland, I needed a kiddy ride after that, we had dinner at the Blue Bayou inside the Pirates ride, OMG the food was amazing, I had Filet Mignon with bearnaise sauce with potatoes and vegetables, Michael had the Royal Street Seafood Jambalaya, his was good, but he loved mine, and if you know knopw him he doesn't eat meant unless its processed first, the meat was so tender that you just savored it with your eyes closed for every bite. We bought the dice game from Pirates movie.




A game of high seas deception. The dice don't lie, but you might have to in this fast-paced game of trickery and deceit. Do you have what it takes to be a real pirate?

To stay alive in Pirates Dice, you must bluff - or be bluffed. To win in Pirates Dice, you must double cross your way to victory. Never trust a Pirate.

The dice cups featured in Pirates Dice are detailed replicas of the props used in the movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest', and feature the movie logo engraved on the bottom of each cup. Contents of Pirates Dice:
* 4 custom dice cups
* 20 custom dice with skull and cross bones
* Rules in English and Spanish

From there we went to Snow White, but it broke down, we then went to Thunder Mountain another favorite of mine, from there to Mr Toads Wild ride!!!!! We had a wonderful day, but the topper of the whole day was dancing to no music in the parking lot!!!

Thanks honey for a wonderful day Tower of Terror and all....