Lady Bugs Layouts

I tried to add Lady bugs layout today. I had trouble so I though that I would try again.

Sweet Pea (Amy Braswell)

Let me introduce you to a brand new scrapper. Amy Braswell now known to all the chicks as Sweet Pea. Sweet Pea is 42 years old. She is happily married to a great guy (Tim Braswell.) Sweet Pea is a loving mother to a 22 year old son and two wonderful step children ages 9 and 12. She works for a local seed company in the accounting department. Sweet Pea came to her first meet with the chicks this month. She came in with a kit that someone had given her two years before for Christmas. Still in the wrapper. We showed her a few things and she took off. She show me the first layout and I was so please. I said man and you even wrote a little journal. She looked at me with those big eyes and said well you told me to. Now that is a good student. LOL! Sweet Peas first page was awesome. I think that she had a great time. She said that she really appreciated all the chicks that were there. She said that is was so nice for the chicks to chip in and help her learn and allowed her to use their tools, materials and ideas. Now isn't that what it is all about. She said that she could not wait until our next meeting.

Hello Friends; Today I wanted to introduce a couple of the Country Croppin Chicks.
Let me introduce LADY BUG (Shiela Powers). LADY BUG has brought so much to our little group with her winning smile and her many talented skills. Lady bug is 39 years old. She and her High School Sweetheart (Keith) have been married 18 years. They well be celebrating their 19 Anniversary on the 7th day of April. Congratulations guy's. Lady bug and hubby have one son named Brandon (age 12). Lady bug says that she loves to scrapbook with her friends and family. She said that it means the world to her. Lady bug is trying to start her own Scrapbooking business. We wish her a lot of luck with that. Lady bug works for the government checking farmers cotton crops in several parishes. Her hubby is an agriculture pilot (crop duster). Lady bug and hubby also have a deer processing business that keeps them very busy during the hunting season. Lady bugs hobbies are scrapbooking,photography,and cooking.

The Country Cropping Chicks had a great all day crop. From 9:00 am until 5:00 PM we had a cutting, gluing, giggling, good time. We had eight in attendance. WOW. Lets see there was Ladybug, Cowgirl, Kathy (needs a chick name),Sweet Cheeks, Honey, Sweet Pea, Bayou Babe and Sugah. Missing in action was Cutie Pie, Sweet Tatter, and Magnolia. Missed you guy's. There was lots of talk about the Spring Fling that we are going to be having next month. Once again because this is a party we are going to be meeting on the second Saturday of the month in April. Cowgirl is doing a great job at putting the Spring Fling together. Thanks Cowgirl from the Chicks for all your hard work. I can't wait to see what all you have planned for the Chicks. Another thing on the Chicks mind is the Scrap-N-on the River convention coming in July. We are so excited, at this time there is twelve Chicks registered for the convention. Can't wait to see all you chicks in April.

Viewing a smile box. I've but music with the pictures. To avoid my blog play list from playing over the top. First go to my play list and turn the music off. Then open the smile box. I hope that you enjoy as much as I have putting them together.

Time in a Bottle

I love these pictures and the song is so fitting. Chelsea loved the photo shoot. Can't you tell. I love my kids.

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A Sunshine Day

Can you tell we were having a fun. We said that we were on a photo shoot. I loved every minute.

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Chelsea (my granddaughter) came in for a visit last week from Hot Springs. The weather was awesome. We really enjoyed just being on Yucatan. We had some of that just go with the flow days. Wonderful. ....ENJOY........

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Boy's Life

I just posted a smile box of My oldest grandson and my great grandson. I love these guys. Hope that you enjoy.

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Renewing Cricut Cutting Mats

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Just had to share this with you all. Cathy Dore' had some great information she share on her blog. For all of you that have a cricut listen up. Don't throw away your old cutting mats. Cathy writes....

Thursday, February 19, 2009Renewing Cricut Cutting MatsI discovered a little trick on my own a couple of nights ago. I have really been using my Cricut ALOT, and of course it's just not as sticky as when I first got it. I ran it under cold water (afraid that hot water would melt the adhesive away) and used a soft toothbrush to pass on top of the sticky film to remove all the paper fibers. You see, it's the remnants of those little paper fibers that get left behind when you remove the paper from the mat that leaves the mat less sticky. After I finished brushing over the mat while under the cold water, I put the mat on a coat hanger (the little hole in the mat fits perfectly over the top of the coat hanger). I hung it to dry, and it was like new again. I've heard of others reapplying an adhesive, but I didn't find a need for it. Once all those little paper fibers were washed away, it was like new again. I hope this helps renew the life of your cutting mats!

Scrap-N-On The River

Hey Y'all I'm so excited. Just talked to Pam Franks this morning. Scrap-N-on the River plans are being made daily. If you have not made plans to attend please do so now. Its July 23.24 & 25 2009. Go and check out the web site for all the information. http://www.scrapnontheriver.com/ The theme this year is "girls just want to have fun." There is a couple other things going on at the same time so it is important to book your hotel rooms early. Tell them that you are with the convention scrap n on the river for the best price. There is two hotels right across the street from the convention center.Natchez Eola1-601-445-6000, Fax 1-601-446-5310, toll free 1-866-445-EOLA eolahotel@yahoo.com Country Inn & Suites Tel: 1-601-446-9994 www.countryinns.com There are other hotels plus B & B's. To the scrappin packin mommas ,scrappy cats,sweet and sassy scrappers,sugar &spice,Lisa Baracco& friends.I would love for y'all to be there with me. I have enjoyed the times that I've had with you all in New Orleans. NOW HERE IS THE BIG NEWS........LISA BEARNSON......Well, BE IN THE HOUSE. I can't believe it. This is the letter that Pam just sent out. Pam Franks has a blog attached to the scrap n on the river web page. Go and check it. Hey Scrapbook Girls,I have the best news for everyone that have already reg. and to encourage the rest to sign up as soon as possible. Lisa Bearnson will be attending Scrap~N~on the River July 23, 24 & 25,2009. Lisa will be speaking to the scrapbookers, she will also be teaching a technique class or two and have a book signing. It you are new to scrapbooking and not sure who Lisa is http://www.lisabearnson.com/ It is very important you sign up if you plan on attending the convention and make your hotel reservations. I would love to hear your feedback. We look forward to hearing from ya'll.

Granddaughters make cards

Leah and Chelsea love to craft with Mamaw. I have to say that Mamaw loves it too.The girls made their dads, fathers day cards last year.I think they try it all. Oh and they love the cricket. Along with their imagination and help of the cricket they did a super job.It is wonderful to hear the conversation as they work. Oh and they know all the scrapbook terms. LOL They chalked ,inked, cut, glued,matted and giggled. They discovered glue dots and foam glue squares. Times like these will be cherished forever.

Sugah's cards

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Valentine Boxes

At last a new up date. I've been busy making birthday and valentine cards. The last couple day's I've been busy making candy boxes for our Feb. chick meeting. Thanks to paperpiecingpatty for giving me the directions. I made three different sizes. Three were made with 6x6 card stock. (made for our little biddies that sometimes make a crop) All of the chicks well be receiving the ones that I made from 9x9 card stock. I made one from 12 x 12 card stock for a door prize. Directions: Cut card stock 9" X 9". Fold and score at 3" and again at 6". It should look like three equal columns.Turn paper fold and score again at 3"and again at 6". Now you should have 9 equal squares. Fold each corner in half from point to point. While you have the corner folded in half go ahead and punch a hole just below point, for lacing you ribbon. Fold all four corner toward the center. Lace your ribbon through and tie. You now have a box. Embellish the four side. I used stamps, stickers, brads, printed paper& inked the edges etc. Anythings goes! Have fun ! SUGAH

Country Croppin Chicks Christmas 2008
Front row, Bayou Babe,Cowgirl,Ladybug,guest
Back row,Sugah,Cutie Pie And Sweet Cheeks.
Not in attendance was Magnolia,Honey Bun.
We have a new member that just started
Sweet Tater. I was just told by Bayou Babe that we might be getting one more. Our Little group of girls started two years ago. Thanks to Cowgirl.
We meet the second Tuesday of every month.Thanks to the TA truck stop we meet in the private dinning room. We start about 8 am-3 or 4 pm. It is a wonderful time to scrapbook visit and share in all our memories.
I have had the pleasure of attend meetings in New Orleans with a group of Girls Called Scrap Packing Mommas. Lots of fun.... They even gave me a momma name. To the chicks here I'm sugah. To the mommas in New Orleans I'm Margarita Momma. I'll not tell the reason for that. What happens with the scrapers stays with the scrapers.LOL
The reason that I'm starting this blog is because of our little group of chicks. I hope that you well enjoy seeing what is going on with the Country Croppin Chicks.

Me (sugah) with three of my grandchildren. Leah, Hampton & Chelsea. Christams with my three children. Mike, Sammy & Amy. Picture of me taken Thanksgiving at my Brother home in Texas.