Quote of the Day...

Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.

– Author Unknown

Quote of the Day...

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

- Allan K. Chalmers

I'm taking a small break...but I won't be THAT gone!!

I've got some big happenings going on right now, in work and home lives - so I am going to take a small break for a couple weeks - don't worry - I've got plenty of posts set up to keep you all in the quotes and sketches!! :-) Keep the comments coming - I respond to everyone's comments! :-)

Yeah!

I'm up to 21 members! I feel so popular!! (Yes - I get excited about small accomplishments!) :-)

I love this...

I am in a promoting mood, so I thought that I would just send out some love to an unsuspecting etsyian! :-)



This beautiful necklace is by organikx at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5255965

I have several items hearted in this shop! I just wanted to give them a shout-out! Take a look and see what you think! Megan :-)

New Tip of the Week - Back to School!

Top 10 things that must be done before school starts in a few weeks!

1. Buy all the school supplies on "the list" - get "the list" from your local store or school
2. Get all the schedules that you will need for the 1st month of school; Lunch menus, PTA meetings, picture day, class schedule, etc.
3. Fund your child's lunch account and/or make 10 lunches to freeze and have on hand (Yes - PB&J freezes well!)
4. Did someone say "New Clothes for School" Take advantage of sales and stock up now!
5. Set bedtimes and start setting the alarm clock for your child now, the 1st week or two won't be so bad getting them up on time!
6. Take your child to the school open house to meet the teacher and find the classroom (good night to get all of the schedules that you will need!)
7. Get sports or extra circular schedules also - find out sign up deadlines and purchase equipment, uniforms, supplies, etc.
8. Determine after school routines; daycare, carpools, bus schedules, etc.
9. Get emergency plan in place for things like "Snow Days", early dismissals, etc.
10. Purchase a teacher's appreciation gift for this year's new teacher or the wonderful teacher from last year!

Http://DavidsDesigns.etsy.com

Quote of the Day...

Friendship Wish
May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your window pane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

--Author Unknown

Quote of the Day...

There is no such thing as no chance.

- Henry Ford

Quote of the Day...

If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

- Mary Engelbreit

Sketch of the Week

New Sketch Challenge of the Week - Let's see the creations! :-)

Here's my version of the layout. I am creating a special gift for my SIL who is getting married next month. What do you think of my layout?

Scrapbooking Supply Swap Anyone?

I've decided to host a swap for scrapbooking supplies, in several categories. The swap will close on August 1st, 2009. Swappers can participate in as many categories as they would like. Here are the categories...

Embellishments/Stickers
Ribbons
Scrap paper (No larger than 8.5 x 11)
Markers and Pens
Stamps

Swappers will be responsible for their own postage paid return envelope. Please send your swaps together, but seperated (ie: ziplock bags) with your name and address on each category.

To particiapte, leave a comment on this post and I will send you the address in which to mail your swap items!

Let's have some swapping fun! Yeah - I'm excited! :-)

Quote of the Day...

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

- Chinese Proverb

Quote of the Day...

Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

- Chinese proverb

Quote of the Day...

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.

- Albert Einstein

Quote of the Day...

If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.

- Rabbi Harold Kushner

Quote of the Day...

“Ordinary people dream extraordinary things.”

~ Barack Obama

Too Cute....

Some times a photo just needs to be shared.. I got this in an email - TOO Cute! :-)

Quote of the Day...

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

- Joseph Addison

New listings added to my etsy page...

Check out these great new items that I listed on my etsy site: http://davidsdesigns.etsy.com/


Un-Tamed Scrapbook Premade pages



Recycled business cards + paper and ink = Matchbook notepad!

Quote of the Day...

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

- Frank Outlaw