CHERISH LIFE

that title means a lot to me. for anyone who struggles daily with mental health or chronic physical health issues it is pretty darn hard to "cherish life". i dont often pat myself on the back but i have really worked hard the last couple of years trying to learn just that. its not a mistake that i named my blog finding a life worth living. ive worked hard to "live life on purpose", to cherish those small moments, small successes that i have and make. it sounds sappy i know but this is a real meaningful, emotional thing for me. i have not been suicidal in over two years now. for me that is really something. i still struggle, almost daily looking for those little moments that make me smile and think this is what it is all about.....this is the reason. i plan to delve deeper in this journey with anyone who wants to take the steps with me. today though im targeting that phrase...."cherish life". one of the great ladies i CT for, AMYS DESIGNS has released a new kit to help us on our way called CHERISH LIFE.  for me this kit just screams love and sentimentality. its soft and lovely and reminds me of snuggling a blanket with jaci when she was little. i wonder if i could get her 24 year old butt over here to snuggle with mom.....have pigs started flying yet? NOT! so lets see this beautiful kit, which of course is on sale at SCRAPS N PIECES. 






look at those amazing papers....you know how much i love me some papers! and the ALPHA? you can use that alpha for ANY layout or art journaling project. so lets see what AMYS CT did with this kit....shall we?





















are those absolutely gorgeous or what!!! there are many more to see in amys gallery at SNP

here are the layouts i did with this beautiful kit



and here is a cute freebie that kim made for everyone...you can find it here on her blog. remember to leave some love for kim!



well that is it for today....remember to take a moment....CHERISH LIFE.

READY.....AIM......FIRE!!

today JUST FOR FUN DESIGNS is releasing a great new kit called READY AIM FIRE. now dont be fooled and worry that you wouldnt have a use for this type of kit because im telling you that this kit is so versatile!!


you see those great colors??? and those papers!! if you know me at all you know i have a major paper fetish going on LOL. if you still dont believe me about using this kit for ANY type of layout, check out these crazy good layouts by kellys creative team...*blush*....and mine too! convinced? click the preview above to go to the store. and even better? IT'S ON SALE!!!


see what i mean??? dont tell me it wont work for you because i just wont believe you!!! and while i was doing my layouts i just couldnt stop and i was so tickled by one of my pages that i decided to share my border with you all!!


i hope you like how it turned out as much as i do! just click the image to be taken to its download. im still trying to figure out setting up my direct download so bear with me....k?? enjoy!!!

oh ya, before you go i would love it if you would follow my blog and i always appreciate comments! also i will be back later to tell you about SNPs great blog train releasing today.....i didnt have time to join in on this one but that doesnt mean its no FANTABULOUS!!!

INTRODUCING THE LOVELY LADIES IM STALKING!

hi everyone! i really hope you all had a lovely mothers day sunday. i know i did! i will share that story soon....today though i wanted to take a moment to share with you something ive been working towards for a while now. through a bit of trial and error i think ive finally found my nook and am working on settling in. i am honored to be part of the creative teams of three, yup 3, awesome digital scrapbook designers. you really should take time to get to know these lovely ladies over at SCRAPS N PIECES.....go check things out and be sure to check out their stores!

Just for Fun Designs

Peppermint and Gingerbread by Just for Fun Designs

Just for Fun Designs has a great kit called

Peppermint and Gingerbread.

 

If you check her store at Scraps N Pieces today or tomorrow she most likely will have it on sale.

Here is her site

http://www.scraps-n-pieces.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=38&sort=20a&filter_id=&alpha_filter_id=80

DON'T MISS THIS PARTICIPATION PRIZE AND KARENS SPEED SCRAP SUNDAY

iNSD is just full of events!  Karen Diamond Designs has added yet one more opportunity for her fans to win! And win big!

Here is what to do:

• Sign in to your Pinterest account and create a new album called Karen Diamond Design Favorites.  If you don't have a Pinterest account, now is a great time to sign up for one!
• Hop over to Karen Diamond Designs CT Inspirations  Click to FOLLOW the board
• Repin the Pin It To Win It flyer at the CT Inspiration board to your newly created board
• Leave a comment on the flyer with a link back to your newly created board! (Very important!)
• Now head on over to Karen Diamond Designs store at Scraps N Pieces
• Take some time and look through the store!  Find your favorites. Now Pin your favorites to your new board, Karen Diamond Designs Favorites.  When pinning, make sure you add this hashtag in the description:    #KarenDiamondDesigns

That's it! So easy!

There will be 4 winners!!  Two winners will be selected at random on Saturday, May 4th.  Two more winners will be selected on Sunday, May 5th.   Pin, Pin and Pin some more!!  The winners will receive... everything they have pinned from Karen Diamond Designs store!  How awesome is that???

This is the flyer you are looking for at Karen Diamond Designs CT Inspiration:

Good luck everyone!

I'm all excited about iNSD. How about you??  I have already been looking over the stores and making notes and a wish list!  Not to be overlooked is the May Bits and Pieces from Karen Diamond Designs! This month, Bits and Pieces is from Karen's "Sew Much Better" kit,  scheduled for release on May 9th! You can grab Bits and Pieces of this kit now through May 7th for $1.00 each!  (That is 60% off regular price!)

 

For those who may have missed my earlier post, this is the complete "Sew Much Better" kit.

On to other matters... here is the schedule of events over at Scraps N Pieces for iNSD.  Karen Diamond will be hosting the Speed Scrap on Sunday, May 5th, at 2 PM CST.   And you won't want to miss Karen's  Bingo game Friday, May 3rd, at 8 PM CST!  (Click here to see the rules now.. so you can be prepared!)

OMGosh!!  Go check out the list of words!! They all look a little like Disney words to me!!  10 games and one coverall!  I'm there!  WooHoo!! Hope to see you all there as well!!  

Okay... one last plug for the Bingo Game!  I can't resist!  Simply click here to find out the procedure now!  You need to be prepared ahead of time!!