Find A Grave

I came across this site by accident one day. www.findagrave.com

It is a very cool site for memorials to passed away loved ones. I had fun searching for relatives. Then I had fun sending emails trying to get 'ownership' of my families memorials and finally taking pictures of headstones and adding pics to the memorials. I havent heard back from anyone about transferring the memorials but im ok with that as I can still add pics and/or sponser them. If I want to make corrections or add info I have to email the creator and ask them to add the info but I havent gone that far yet.

Long story short I have read alot of FAQ and sent a few emails and etc...and as for now im leaving ownership as is. Quote taken from the FAQ: 'The ultimate goal should be to have meaningful, accurate memorials that honor those who have passed away, regardless of who created the memorial or who maintains it'.

If you have any questions feel free to email me and I will tell you what I know. This was just a short intro to the site, my part in it, and so you can go look up relatives and whatever.

Also I have no idea who Keith Justus is or any information on him or why he is making memorials for our family (alot of people on this site do it just for a hobby). I have emailed him but he has not responded yet.

Anyway...have fun. Click around in there and most importantly leave a virtual flower to let me know you visited or at least email me and tell me what you think.

In Limbo

I feel like im in limbo right now.

I am going to Texas in a couple weeks and have some stuff I have to mail there before I go so I dont have to deal with it flying. Im not even ready.

I have a card due, a box to trade, and 6 dz cookies to make for someone (yes, she did it again, My Mother told someone again)

So im going to bake my ass off the next two weeks for the 6 doz cookies AND im going to try a new recipe my cousin shared with me. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Doesnt that sound freakin' delicious? They are actualy a pumpkin spiced muffin with a cream cheese/powdered sugar filling. Mmmmmmmm...Im going to share them with co-workers so they can feel the love too. Well really its so me and Bubs dont eat our selves silly. I love to bake but eating the stuff is what makes us so plump. Ha.

Time to get motivated and organzied!!

Oh and I got some really nice papers for Mary's Advent calendar. I need to get on that too. :)

Well I only work 3 days next week so I need to stay focused and should be able to get most of it done. If only the internet was so addictive. Hahaha!

LTC Break

I am taking a break from LTC's.

I am missing scrapbooking and sewing and playing around with other crafts so much im having anxiety over these darn trading cards. Hahaha. One BIG problem is feeling like there is this expectation to do a great card that impresses people on my trading site. I can not live up to that, I dont want to live up to that, and it spoiled the fun of doing the cards for me.

So as of now im not making anymore for awhile, including the Carrie card.

And honestly I feel GREAT with my decision. :)

And another positive that can only mean more blog posts about cool things im making. Hahahaha YEAH!!!

Ugh!

With the kitchen in shambles, the Carrie card kicking my butt, and just lack of motivation I havent done crap lately. :(

I havent forgotten Mary and her cool advent calendar. I did make a sample one for practice and I think they are pretty cool. Small but very cool.

The Carrie card is due in 2 weeks so im going to get that done, even if I dont like it. And then get back to business!!

:)Tess

H is for Bushman Hare

Made this card for an alphabet of endangered animals. Kinda cool swap theme. They gave us the letter to carve but we could what we want for the rest of it.

And the winner is.....

Today is the day, the last day of my contest. I had a few entries.

Matt, Sabrena, Janie, Mary, Sierra. The only correct answers came from Mary, Janie, and Sierra. Matt had a good answer and Sabrenas were so close.

The answer is Tulips. :)

So on to the drawing of the winner..........MARY!!!!! ***throws confetti, balloons drop, cheering*** Haha!!

THANK YOU all for entering!!!

Hosting my First LTC swap!!!

Yikes. Im a little scared. But I know I have great ideas and Janie and Jordan with their great ideas so I want to get this started so I can implement some of those ideas.

So my first ever LTC swap is.....SideShow Banner art. You can google that to see what im talking about.

I think a set of these cards will be awesome to have.

I posted on my LTC site today and have gotten one response so far 'I would love to join but dont have enough pink stuff (carving material) I have to pinch my pennies these days. I hope you fill up and have some great cards' Lord, I hope that isnt a big..well I cant think of the dang word, it was right there on the tip of my tongue, DANGIT...well you know what I mean anyway.

I will keep you informed.