Basic Brackets (two-fer-Tuesday is back!)

Pat requested the brackets in more basic colors, so I whupped up a few for ya'll! To save time, I just made one of each, I figure ya'll can flip 'em 180*. If for some reason this doesn't work, let me know and I will make them in pairs from now on. Password is: primary I plan to work on creating some acrylic looking frames to go with them, maybe I'll take that high priced CS3 for a spin and see what I can come up with! This nifty little pine box is from Deb over at The Scrappin Cop http://thescrappincop.blogspot.com/ Go check out her blog, she pretty much offers a gift every day, while you're there be sure to leave some love and tell her I sent 'ya. If she keeps coming up with terrific stuff like this, we won't be able to make fun of my previews anymore! ROTFLMAO!!! I'm sure we can find something else to keep us entertained!

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My Girl

Shawna took this self portrait, and I just love it! This is the photo that I wanted to scrap, but couldn't seem to find any paper that coordinated. So I made a couple of papers, then needed some stuff, and you know how it goes! LOL!!! If I don't already have a clear plan of action, I just start makin' stuff and trying it on the page. Password is: beauty Now I need to start on the August Color challenge, it's shades of blue, so I think I will take it in more of a guy direction. I know lots of ya'll will not mind that a bit!



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A Little Update for Ya!

We made a lot of progress this weekend! The house is about 50% packed up, we ran out of boxes late on Saturday and the liquor store didn't have anymore. People of Conroe...you are falling down on the job and not doing your part to supply those of us in need of boxes!!! Get to drinkin', will 'ya?
While cleaning out the attic, we discovered the original 8mm projector and screen. What a find! I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I would have to just have everything put on DVD and try to edit it after the fact. (And we all know I suck at that!) Now at least we can preview all of the old movies and take out the REALLY terrible stuff!
Of course, with everything that I had to do this weekend, I didn't really get much scrapping done, but I did piddle around with some stuff late last night. Since the shiny epoxy brackets seem to be a hit, and there has been a request for them in different colors, that is my current project. Tune in tomorrow, same Bat channel! (Boy, am I showing my age with that! ROTFLPIMP!!!)

Mango Stuff

I finally got it done! Password is: tropic No time to chat today. We are busy, busy, busy. I need to start working on the August Color Challenge, and there has been a request for some neutral colors. Let me know what kind of neutral we are talkin' about and I will work on it! In the mean time, have fun!

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Another YeeHaw Friday!

I am actually taking a partial day off today! I plan to leave the office around 10:00 AM, go meet Matt the Brat, My Girl Shawna, Sugar Pie Wyatt and Lilly Bug at their house and we are taking off to go see Mom & Dad. I would really like to get some fishing in on Lake Conroe, but we will probably spend most of our time cleaning out Memaw's house. It has already been sold, which is a good thing, but there is just so much to move! There are boxes upon boxes upon BOXES of photos and old 8mm movies that I will be picking up. Thank goodness UPS brought my new CanoScan LiDE 600F today! When it comes to scanners, I don't think there is anything better than a Canon. I have had mine for 7 years, there is nothing wrong with it, it is still going strong, but I am way past the point of needing one that scans negatives. I will be passing Old Faithful down to Mom, since her all in one decided to not be an all in one anymore. It prints, it copies, but it has decided that scanning is not in it's repertoire. (Oohwee, look at me using them big words!)

Now, a little ramble about Photoshop CS3. Here's what's happened so far. I downloaded & installed it, took a little look around, then went and opened up PSE5 to finish up what I needed to do. As I've said, I know I can learn it with no problem, I'm just not sure if I need to. Being a person of the accounting persuasion, I have to be able to justify the cost. Is there anybody out there that can tell me in simple terms why it would be better for me than PSE 5. So far, all I know is that you can write actions with it, hell, I don't need to do that, I buy all mine from Atomic Cupcake! ROTFLPIMP!!!

Denise had an interesting question. She would like to know if I prefer comments on 4shared or here on the blog. Well, I am just thankful for everything that ya'll are kind enough to say, where ever it may be, but if I had to choose, I prefer them here on the blog. Here is the main reason why. When your 4shared account starts to get close to it's limit and you have to remove older files to make room for your new stuff, you also lose all of the kind, funny, sweet and witty comments that your readers have left for you. The ones left here on the blog are here forever.

I know if you have read this far, you are wondering where the rest of Mango Daiquiri is! I intend to put the finishing touches on and pack it up during the long ride today and upload it either tonight or tomorrow, so stay tuned!

More Mango

Today I have the brackets for ya'll. There are five sets and they all have an shiny epoxy look. These were really fun to make! I got sorta distracted last night, I have downloaded the trial version of CS3. I figure I can handle the learning curve, it's the $650.00 price tag that I have a problem with! So...now I have thirty days to find out why a piece of software could ever be worth that kinda cash and if it's for me. Password is: tropic What do you think about today's preview? Big improvement over my usual, huh? This glass dome is courtesy of Deb over at http://thescrappincop.blogspot.com/ She has tons of freebies, check out her blog.


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Mango Daiquiri, anyone?

Well, I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the way things have been going, it's probably a freight train. LOL! Not a whole lotta time to chat today, but I did want to give ya'll
a little something. I call this "Mango Daiquiri". This is another one of those that got started when I needed something to coordinate with a photo and then it kinda took on a life of it's own! It's not a huge kit, but I think you will be pleased. I was experimenting with some of my new toys and came up with some pretty cool "stuff". Password is: tropic Today you get the papers, I am going to try to get the frames finished tonight and pack up the "stuff".

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Lilly Bug

This LO was made with the "Lucky Buggy Lady" kit from Janni http://janniscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/ Lilly was only 6 weeks old for her first Halloween.
She was so adorable in her ladybug costume. It had wings, too! It was then that she was dubbed "Lilly Bug", and it stuck. Password is: binky
I had a relaxing weekend and did manage to get a some scrapping done. I had a blast with the "Just Because" kit, and I also finally had a chance to play around with some of the new actions from Atomic Cupcake. I have some way cool "stuff" in the works!
It's too hot to do anything else. We are into triple digits every day now, with no relief in sight.



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Just Because!

Allrighty! Here are some LO's that I have come up with using Kim's new kit "Just Because". http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1804 I just LOVE this kit! As I said before, the chicken wire is just SOOO Texas! LOL!!



I do believe this is gonna be another of those "go to" kits. Grab it now! Ya'll do remember that I am allowed to do one QP from each of Kim's kits, don't ya? Vote on your fave! I betcha' I already know which one it is!

Yeehaw! It's Finally Friday!

It's Miller Time! (None for you, Rena, after that wild spree we had the other day. You're a BAD influence!) Do you need any more aspirin? Note to self...do NOT try to upload shots of tequila! ROTFLPIMP!!!
Door locked...check! Cold one in the koozie...check! Fart fan on...check! Smoke in the ashtray...check! Finally have time to chat with girlfriends...double check!

I am so ready to have a veg-out weekend! July is OVER! I worked fast and furious yesterday and today, you can actually see wood on my desk. I had forgotten what it looked like! When I finally cleared off a spot, I shouted out "WooHoo, I see wood!" Mel the secretary just gave me this weird look like I had finally went off the deep end and said "Okey Dokey, if you're happy, I'm happy for 'ya." Lordy me, I love that girl! I don't know what I would do without her.

I have tons of new stuff to play with, I grabbed Kim Broedelet's brand new kit yesterday, "Just Because". I had a blast with it last night, I finished one LO and have two other partials. It is a very fun kit and so easy to create with! The pages were just flying together. Check it out! It's even on sale for a limited time. http://kimbsdesigns.blogspot.com/ I have the newest kit from Janni http://janniscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/ , it's all about Ladybugs, and since Lilly is my little Lilly Bug, I see a lot of possibilties here! There are also all the new actions from Atomic Cupcake that I haven't had time to experiment with, so I am looking forward to a very productive weekend.

My new bud Vicki http://vicki20.blogspot.com/ sent me this award. It is called "The Wylde Women" award (that just sounds SOOO cool!)

Introducing the Wylde Women Award to give to your favorite Wylde Woman blogger. Here are the rules:
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number inbetween - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.
2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) (so I can go visit all these wonderful women.
Purpose of the Award: To send love and acknowledgement to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

Thank you so much, Vicki! I am going to take a little time to make a list of who I want to pass the award on to. There are so many 'Wylde' women out there who make everyday special for me.

Tammy's blog is amazing, go have a look around.

Oh, before I forget, I wanted to show you a preview to Kim's new kit so you can get an idea of what I am so excited about! ( The chicken wire is just SO Texas!) Hope ya'll have a super weekend, stay tuned to Bubbles Babbles, I see great things coming!

I just realized that I should NEVER put one of Kim's previews anywhere near mine. It really does accentuate the fugliness of my crappy previews! LOL!