OK, I’m not stupid, but it’s pretty easy to convince me that I need something. I’m always trying to figure out ways to do things faster; for example, we have certain bills that we have to pay the old-fashioned way. Signing checks (or anything else) is time-consuming, so I decided to look into getting a rubber stamp. Of course, I got carried away. Every piece of paper coming out of my house is likely to be well-inked!

Every once in a while I get the urge to redecorate (only once or twice a week - that’s normal, right?). Usually this only involves reorganizing, maybe moving some furniture, which is a pain but easily accomplished. Right now, I’m checking into different indoor lighting; our living room has no overhead light, and it drives me crazy. Hope I can convince my husband to go along with this!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Here’s a new gift to jump start the new year; take a peek:

Download Elements

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Here are the other stops on the convoy - make sure you hit them all!
01 - SotoCreations
02 - Moonlight Scraps
03 - Mollie (Swordascrappin)
04 - Outback Dezigns
05 - Tammy & Shelby
06 - The Scrapping Tree Designs
07 - Angie (Elemental Pixie)
08 - Bits N Bobs
09 - SandEz Creationz
10 - Digi Cyber Scraps
11 - Blind Sight Design
12 - LG Saskia / Supersuzi
13 - Melinda’s designs
14 - Designs By Amiilyn
15 - createdbyjill
16 - WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations
17 - Designs by Teri~
18 - Kolor’Scapez
19 - Donna’s Designs
20 - Angi’s Place
21 - CandysTreasures
22 - Deborah (damc)
23 - BlueVelvet DeZigns
24 - MoveFearlessly Designs
25 - TammyJo’s Creations
26 - Foxylady Creations
THE HUB

When you’re in high school, trying to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life, you dream about glamorous, high-powered careers — maybe in finance, engineering, interior design. Teenagers are seldom practical, and therefore tend to overlook most administrative careers when planning for the future. and big mistake. One thing I’ve always found to be true is that a person with excellent organizational skills and a can-do attitude can easily become indispensable, ensuring job security even in times of economic uncertainty. Just a word to the wise.

It’s funny how these things always crop up exactly when I’m looking for them. I’m obsessed with my weight; anyone who knows me knows that. I have pretty strong self-control, but I am human. Sometimes I use food to comfort myself. Not wise, and ultimately the reason I try things like Apidexin. I guess I’m like most people — if there’s an easy, quick fix, sign me up. So sue me!

I really don’t like this time of year. Too many sweet treats, cookies, food everywhere. I used to put in a little extra time at the gym to compensate for overindulgence, but that’s not easy to do anymore. As a result, I find myself constantly looking for the best diet pills to suppress my appetite and in general help control my weight. It makes me pretty darn cranky. Happy holidays!

My husband has worked, peripherally, in the construction industry for more than ten years. He has priced everything from stick-built homes to steel buildings, and it’s amazing the way comparative costs have changed over the years. There was a time we thought we might use steel studs when we finally build a new house, but I’m not sure that’s really an option anymore. Then again, who knows what will happen with the economy in the next few years?

IT’S FINALLY HERE - The Holly Jolly Train has arrived!  Of course, if you made it this far you already know that!  Here are previews of my contribution.  Hope you all are having a magnificent holiday season - additional stops are below.  Enjoy!

UPDATED 7:00 A.M.:  The links should be fixed now.

Download this part of the train

And the stops:

Stop 01 - BeaconScrap
Stop 02 - Carolyn Ritter
Stop 03 - Karrie Thomas of Kez Creates Designs
Stop 04 - Crafted by Gina
Stop 05 - DesignsByAmilyn
Stop 06 - Michelle Angeles
Stop 07 - Throwing Some Scraps Around
Stop 08 - Country Hollow Scraps
Stop 09 - ScrapinDaisy from Designs by Ruth
Stop 10 - Bits O’Scrap
Stop 11 - Wimpychompers Creations
Stop 12 - QueenBrat Designs
Stop 13 - Mumure
Stop 14 - Frosted Illusions
Stop 15 - Aussie Scraps
Stop 16 - HutchsBaby Faith in Christ Scraps
Stop 17 - MoveFearlessly Designs
Stop 18 - swordascrappin
Stop 19 - Kismet
Stop 20 - Missladyhawke
Stop 21 - The Queen and The Princess Designs
Stop 22 - Vanjo Designs
Stop 23 - Angi’s Place
Stop 24 - SotoCreations
Stop 25 - The Mathematician’s Assistant
Stop 26 - Crops2Dawn Creations
Stop 27 - S.G.Rowe Designs
Stop 28 - Amy’s Scraps
Stop 29 - jaydensmama
Stop 30 - Crystal’s Creations By Design
Stop 31 - Digital Creations by Amber
Stop 32 - Kitten Scraps
Stop 33 - Grandma Pat
Stop 34 - Grunge and Glitter Scraps
Stop 35 - JIC Creations
Stop 36 - Butterfly Kisses
Stop 37 - Babyyaks
Stop 38 - Simply Beautiful Creations
Stop 39 - Pretty Scrappy
Stop 40 - TammyJo’s Creations
Stop 41 - CMB Designs
Stop 42 - Christy Skaggs
Stop 43 - SnapScrapCreate
Stop 44 - Believe Designs
Stop 45 - Linda’s Dream Designs
Stop 46 - MIP Scraps
Stop 47 - Miss Erin’s Scraps
Stop 48 - WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations
Stop 49 - Digital Keepsakes
Stop 50 - Blind Sight Designs
Stop 51 - Dreamland Designs
Stop 52 - Hummie’s World
Stop 53 - Northern Lights Designs
Stop 54 - DesignZ by DeDe
Stop 55 - twisted angel
Stop 56 - Desert Bloom Designs
Stop 57 - Rachelz_Expressionz
Stop 58 - Creations By Jessa
Stop 59 - Bits’N’Bobs
Stop 60 - Amanda’s Scrappy Creations
Stop 61 - Heartfelt Perfections
Stop 62 - Candie
Stop 63 - Just For You DigiScraps
Stop 64 - Cuddlebeez Scraps
Stop 65 - Prairie Sage
Stop 66 - Creekside Cottage Designs
Stop 67 - PinkuPixie Digital Designs
Stop 68 - Mariscrap
Stop 69 - Marbled Circle
Stop 70 - Panda Bear Designs
Stop 71 - Kolor’Scapez!
Stop 72 - Stellarfairie designs
Stop 73 - Manda @ Disaster In Designs
Stop 74 - Danielle [DMK Designs]
Stop 75 - Katlen Kreations
Stop 76 - Babydoll’s Scrapz
Stop 77 - Angel Flower
Stop 78 - Designs by Teri
Stop 79 - SandEz Creationz
Stop 80 - Sistermoon Scraps

First of all, I’m behind - long story, to be saved for another day. Since my last post, my best friend had her baby, a BEAUTIFUL baby girl. WOO HOO!! I’m thrilled for her, and my official Christmas list includes disposable diapers. She’ll need a gazillion, unless she plans to do tons of laundry every day! Maybe I should ask, just to be safe.

Happy holidays, everyone!  A number of extremely gifted and generous designers have collaborated on the Christmas Convoy, where you can pick up lots of goodies through the month of December!  Take a look at my contribution (download elements and papers):

Grab away - Merry Christmas!  Below are the links for the other blogs.  Be sure to leave everyone a little love, and enjoy!!     

01 - SotoCreations

02 - CurtisamCreations

03 - WillowRaven

04 - Kez Creates

05 - The Queen and the Princess Designs

06 - Carolyn at Digi Cyber Scraps

07 - DesignZ by DeDe

08 - Scrapz By Christon

09 - mITSYBELLE

10 - CuddleBeez Scraps

11 - Lizard Dau Designs

12 - Outback Dezigns

13 - CandysTreasures

14 - Gemini Creationz

15 - Reeces Pieces Scraps

16 - LouCee Creations

17 - Crafted by Gina

18 - Twisted Angel

19 - MIP Scraps

20 - PinkuPixie Digital Designs

21 - Shawn Walter

22 - Moodz Scrapz

23 - Bits N Bobs

24 - Kolor Scapez

25 - damc

26 - Debee Dezines

27 - JIC Creations

28 - Kcscrapper (Kathy Count)

29 - MoveFearlessly Designs

30 - MoonBeam’s Creations

31 - Scrapping With Jen

32 - AJ’s Random Scraps

33 - Designs by Amilyn

34 - KayJay

35 - Blind Sight Designs

36 - Hummie

37 - Foxylady Creations

38 - Idgie’s Heartsong

39 - Saskia / Supersuzi

40 - QueenBrat Designs

41 - Donna’s Designs

42 - Doreen

43 - TammyJo’s Creations

44 - Angi’s Place