Happy New Year

just click a pic. Front and back invites. Easy to customize with your own personal information

The Forgotten Children

Thinking of adoption. There are far too many children already in need of a place called home. Open up your heart and home. Every child needs a place to call home.

Simple Designs

Simple Designs is one of my favorite stores on zazzle.  I bought these cool note cards and there were so great.  They are great to give to all your co-workers and friends.  Even your kids teachers.

They are perfect to put a little gift card in them.  You all now what to do by now, just click a pic.


   

chesnuts roasting on an open fire.

Oh, how I love the holidays. Here is one of our favorite traditions that we do in our house, and its so much fun for the kids too.

You got it: Roasting nuts and it is really easy. You can either dry roast or roast them in a little oil to enhance their flavor if you like.

To Dry Roast just follow the instructions below for Roasting Nuts omitting the oil.

To Roast Nuts: Coat 1 cup of nuts evenly with 1 t.of  cooking oil. On a baking pan spread the nuts evenly and place them into a preheated oven at 350° F. Stir occasionally til the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned (5-10 minutes). Be careful because the nuts will continue to cook after removed from the oven. DO NOT OVERCOOK.

Cool on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and enjoy.

To Toast nuts,  place them in a heavy skillet on top the stove. Heat slowly over low heat, shaking the pan like you would for popcorn. Cook until slightly browned and smelling terrific. Takes about 10-15 min.

ok, how easy was that? So go ahead, try it and have fun.

So with out futher ado...here is Mel Torme and Judy Garland. I know that they couldnt stand each other, I just love listening.

GoodLifeDesign

Horses Horses Horses!!! I dont know if anyone ever saw the movie 'sleepless in seattel' but it one of my all time favorite movies. What does this have to do with horses, absoutly nothing except when Meg Ryan was driving in the snow listening to delia and a song was on the radio and it sang 'horses horses horses'

ok, i love horses. People in my area where I live in New England have horses and it really gives me this peaceful feeling when I drive by these open areas and watch the horses graze in the field. I actually have taken my own photo's but not as beautiful as these photos.

When I came upon GoodLifeDesigns shop at zazzle, i was taken back by the close ups of these gentle animals.

The interesting thing about GoodLifeDesigns shop is that its not just about horses, there is a wide selection of different things to buy. But being a fan of horses, I had to show case these beautiful photos as I am sure you can understand why.

I also decided to display a horse calender from her shop, because there were so many beautiful photos all in one calender that I had to put it down. YOu also can frame these photos when the month is up so you could enjoy them for years to come.

Just click the pic and it will bring you right to her shop and you can see the full collection.

mheagifts

DANCE DANCE DANCE till you cant DANCE no more. don't tell anyone, but I just love to dance, i dance doing the dishes, i dance in front of the kids, and the reason i dance is because i just love music.

But i will admit i am NOT a good dancer. Elaine from Seinfield are in competition of the worst dancers, but hey, it doesnt stop me.

I just love music.

mheagifts has these cute musical designs on their ipods and ipads. Just looking at them, i can feel the music. The easy flow of the sound waves and the musical notes just make these designs even more special.

They are also the perfect gift for a teen. Most teens love their music and with these designs you dont have to worry if they will like them.

So just click a pic and check 'em out

capturedbyKC

One of the things about me is that I am big on celebrating diversity. I believe that God has created everyone equeal. there is no us and them, black and white, gay and straight, christian and jew. We are all the same in Gods eyes with our own unique ways which we should celebrate not hide.

captureKC's shop is what i felt when entering in it. She talks about "capturing the beauty within creation, gift the inspiration!" Her hope is to inspire people with beautiful quotes, her gorgeous photography, and her digital images that will bring a smile to anyone face who views them. She states that "there is beauty in everything, we simply just don't look hard enough most times to see it."

Truth is, how can anyone argue with that. We go about our daily lives and once in a while, when we slow down enough, we can actually 'smell the roses'. I think if all of us, at least once a day, just stops for a quick moment and jsut looks around to see all the beauty that surronds us, we would all have so many things to be grateful and all the beauty that each of us really has, regardless of our differences. We look at what we have in common, not what seperates us.

captureKC's site is just that, all she wants is to share the beauty that she has captured (through words, nature, songs, praise, etc) that's all around her with others and she hopes that even if its just for a moment that when you visit her shop, she somehow brightens all our days.

So go check out this shop, you really cant help but be inspired. (just click the pic)

New Illustrations

Hi folks,

Here are two of my newest illustrations. You can get them on postcards, greeting cards, and hmmmmmmmm I forgot what else I put them on.

Anyways, what do you think. I used those watercolor pens that I love.

sunnymars

GLAMOUR GLAMOUR GLAMOUR...ok ladies, we all love it, admit it.

I discovered these two business cards by sunnymars and thought how perfect they would be for anyone who is into fashion and living the 'high life'.

These cards are fully customizable fashion business cards and they feature the silhouette of four fashion girls posing in their sexy outfits on the red carpet.

You just click on the pic (you know the drill) and you personalize them by adding your own details.

runninragged

I have to admit, this is one of my favorite names of a shop. It basically sums up my life.

Now with that said, as i was looking for the what I think are some of the best designs on zazzle, I gazed outside and it is pouring out here. Thank God it isnt snow, but then I got to thinking that the cold days of December are actually upon us.

Low and behold I came across these designs by runinragged and they brought a smile to my face.

They actually seemed to tell a story.

The fist one is of a sweet little blue bird that just sits in her nest on a little tree that looks like it just bloomed. The little bird look like she is waiting for something.

Then the second design, kind of completed the first where it appears her mat comes home and pics one of the pink bloosoms.

OK, again, its just imagination. Winter hasn't even officially started and I'm hoping for spring already.

Just click the pic!

Simple Designs

There is nothing like a simple, yet elegant design. These Christmas Cards by Simple Designs are perfect for someone who loves the simplicity of life.

I saw these cards and just fell in love with them. I actually think they would look great as little note cards too send.

So go ahead and visit the shop, and don't let the name fool you, there is more to this shop then just simplicity, it's loaded with Christmas cards for every taste.

Oh, dont forget, it's Jingle Sales at zazzle

75% Off Invites & Cards + $5 Off Postage + Free Ship on ALL $35+ Orders! Use Code: JINGLESALE46 TODAY ONLY!

Just click the pic:

robby1982

OMG!! Could these IPOD cases get any cuter. I just love them. They have these felt like look to them and would be perfect for the person who loves all 'cute things'.