If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!! A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan One of the courses had a professor who was an a vowed atheist and a member of the ACLU. One day the professor shocked the class when he came in. He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, 'God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I'll give you exactly 15 minutes.' The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, 'Here I am God. I'm still waiting.' It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him; knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold. The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students were shocked and stunned and sat there looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, 'What the heck is the matter with you? Why did you do that?' The Marine calmly replied, 'God was too busy today protecting America's soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot. So, He sent me.

TAAAA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I got a NEW CAR - YIPEEEEEEEEE
This is my FIRST EVER Brand New Car

It is a 2008 Honda Accord ELX fully loaded with
Navigation and everything.
It has over 160 voice command, blue tooth hands free calling,
HEATED SEATS....
I just got it last night and I LOVE it. It is so cute and ZIPPY!!!! lol

Isn't it cute?

I made a little football pool for our Super Bowl party this weekend,
and thought some of you may want to use it too.
Have FUN this weekend watching my Patriots KICK BUTT!
WOO HOOOOO



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YAYYYYYYYYYYYY

How EXCITED AM I????

Well, Let me tell you.

Hubby got me my NEW computer for Christmas,

and we finally got our office all set up and computers running,

and now I have installed my new PSPX2...

WOO HOOO It is SO FAST and my monitor is huge

(which is great for a blindey like me) lol

So I was able to complete my entry for

Babette's January Template Challenge at Just For The Scrap Of It.

Babette created this fabulous template and the word art too.

Isn't that great.

I used her kit "Valentine Wishes".

I just LOVE this cute kit - SO FUN

and of course RED is my favorite color....lol

Credits Here

Quick Page One & Two
Created by me (HSDesigns)
For the January Quick Page Exchange at Just For The Scrap Of It.
Kit used "Antiqued" by Babette of LBCreations.

WANT THESE QUICK PAGES & MORE?????





I am the hostess, and everyone who buys the kit and contributes at least ONE Quick Page, gets ALL of the QP"s from the WHOLE exchange. Not only that, but Babette is throwing in the ADD-ON to the kit as a bonus for participating, AND the kit is on SALE, sheesh, how can you resist.

COME JOIN ME FOR SOME FUN!
HURRY - Going on NOW!!!!
http://www.justforthescrapofit.net/

I also have some LOVELY new blinkies.....
Amanda made them for me - Aren't they FABULOUS.
HE HE HE
Feel free to sport them. Thanks!~

I am hosting the January Quick Page Exchange
again at my FAVORITE Forum
JUST FOR THE SCRAP OF IT!

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Here's what Babette has to say about it :
This month the Lovely Babette is featuring her beautiful kit "Antiqued" - it's a very lovely heritage kit, but can be used for so many things! Here's a look:



She has placed this kit on special, 20% off, for the duration of this exchange. Get this wonderful kit for only $5.59!! Now, if this isn't a great enough deal ... if you buy the kit and participate in the exchange (just one quick page is all you need to share) then after the exchange is finished, Babette will send you the "Antiqued" Add-On for FREE!!! Now, how can you go wrong with that deal??? Here's a look at the add-on you could earn if you participate:



This add-on is normally priced at $3.99 - and can be yours absolutely FREE simply by buying "Antiqued" and participating in the Exchange! What are you waiting for? You will LOVE this kit!! Have fun, meet new people (and make friends!), get a bunch of quick pages and a free add on!!
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I just bought my kit and it is HUGE and GORGEOUS!!!!
Please get in on this because I will be making more than one Quick Page FOR SURE!!!
See ya at the Exchange!

Look at this GREAT new challenge Babette has going over at Just for The Scrap Of It!

This is REALLY interesting, and I am excited to see what people come up with.
Check it out.....
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Abstract works of art have designs, shapes or colors that do not look like specific physical objects. As such, abstracts are a lot harder to understand than representational works of art. When you look at an abstract work of art, you often have no idea what it is you are actually seeing.

In general, there are two types of abstract works of art. The first type of portrays objects that have been "abstracted" (taken) from nature. Although what you see may not look realistic, it is close enough that you can, at least, get an idea of what you are looking at.

Example:


A second type of abstract, sometimes referred to as "pure" abstract art, is even more obtuse. They do not reflect any form of conventional reality: all you see are shapes, colors, lines, patterns, and so on. In some cases, the design itself might be pleasing to the eye, and we might look upon the painting as nothing more than a decoration.

Example:


Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to create an "abstract" layout - move outside of your "box" and attempt to create something that people have to really look at to understand. Have fun with this - let your creativity flow!!

The participation gift for this challenge will be a coupon good for $2.50 off of your next order (minimum order $5.00) from Babette's store.

This challenge will run from 1-15-08 thru 2-14-08.
HOPE YOU'LL JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

I made a new Mini
I call it VROOM

I hope you like it.
If so please leave some love HERE on my blog.

PLEASE send me a link or something if you use this.
I would LOVE to see it in action.

THANKS!

I really HOPE that you WILL indeed leave a little thanks for my time,
or I may have to start SELLING my creations.
(Not that anyone would BUY them...)

THANKS and Enjoy!



Download HERE

LOOOOOOKKKKK

The lovely and talented DEMETRIA has used my Silver Alpha
on a layout for Babette's Beauties CT that we are both on
over at Just For The Scrap Of It.


Credits HERE

She used the kit Classical Christmas by Babette of LBCreations.
Isn't this L.O. DARLING?
And of course I am THRILLED to see the use of something I created.

THANKS Demetria. You ROCK.
I am PROUD to be on the same CT as you!

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On another note...I got this from a co-worker today in an email and it just CRACKED me up. I had to share. ENJOY!

I wanted to share my January desktop I made using the
beautiful QP template freebie by The Shabby Princess....
I just LOOOOVE all her stuff and she is so generous
to share these every month.
I get SO many compliments when people
see it on my desktop her at work.
Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?

NEW HEADER

What do you think of my new header? I made it myself...lol
I LOOOOVE the color scheme.

Anyhoo...the question is this....what size is the header SUPPOSED to be?
Does anyone have the proper dimensions?

Also, what size is a blinkie supposed to be?

Thanks for your help.

My Silver series seemed to be a success
so I am back with one more addition.

I have created some frames.
YAY - I love frames, and there are 19 here for you!

I hope you enjoy - here are a few previews......







DOWNLOAD HERE

Please leave me some love here on my blog if you like these.
I won't lie, I am needy for attention and I LOOOOOVE comments! lol

Be sure to check back soon,
as I am working on a new little something....he he

Dalene Jernagan - aka Oniska
has used my Silver heart embellies on a layout,
and she was kind enough to share it with me.
Isn't it SO CUTE!

It totally made my DAY for someone to share a layout with me using something I created.
It shows me that people really DO use it, and that I am not wasting my time.

THANK YOU ONISKA - YOU ROCK



credits
ribbons and mesh heart
from Pechemelba/petitmoineaux

http://petitmoineaux.skyrock.com

Silver Heart
Heather Stokes
H.S. Designs

http://dylanstokes.blogspot.com/

Font -Edwardian Script

I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Holiday and a Happy New Year.
This year my resolution is to do MORE SCRAPPING.
Hubby got me my new computer and I am SO EXCITED.

No more excuses.....
Scrapping WILL get caught up and become
a bigger priority as far as my time allocations...lol

To make up for being away for so long...I do have a treat for you.
Actually a few treats....I hope you enjoy!



Let me know what you think?

I call this the Silver Series...
I have a full Alpha with Caps, Lowers, Numbers and Punctuations
I have a set of Silver Heart Embellishments, Flake Embellishments,
and also a Decorative Embellishment set.

I hope you like?

What could be a better than a fabulous collab kit of the talented designers
at Just For The Scrap Of It?
Well, to receive it FREE of course!
All through the month of January, if you purchase $10.00 or more in the store -
you'll receive this wonderful kit for FREE!



Have you been looking for that ultimate birthday celebration kit? Well, look no further! This huge celebration kit is jammed packed full of bright colors and festive embellishments that will make it easy for you to create that perfect page for boys or girls of all ages. Now you will be able to preserve all of your celebration memories with an endless array of gorgeous pages that say "Let's Celebrate!" And what's more ... this awesome kit is yours FREE during the month of January with a purchase of $10 or more in the store!! How sweet is that?! Includes an amazing 41 papers, 80+ elements, and 4 alphas!!

It's simple to receive your free kit.
Simply add the kit to your cart and at check out time -
enter the code JanFreeCollab and the kit will be free to you!

How can you resist this deal? Be sure to get yours while it's FREE!!

Link:
http://justforthescrapofit.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&products_id=675&zenid=8ac4a1f3b84dca6c56c82c4e3f681b50