First Attempt At A Snow Globe

December 8, 2008

What a boring, cold day today was. I think the cold weather made me sleepy, and took away all my creativity. Gosh, I really do dislike strongly the cold weather. (I try not to use the word "hate." It's such a strong word.) After several attempts to create something decent, I took my blankee and my pillow, and curled up on the floor in front of the fireplace to have me a little nap. I got a few winks, but it didn't really do the trick.

Tonight, Moo baked us a surprise for dessert - Tomato Soup Cake. M-m-m-m-m! The only thing missing was the cool whip. Next time. If you didn't get the recipe when it was posted here, check my archives for November 2.

This month's technique challenge at Magickal Scraps calls for a layout with a snow globe in it. There are also some tutorial links put up Snow Raven to help us make the glass globe. This would be really neat if I can do it. After a few hours, I finally came up with a couple, one of which I will share with you tonight.

So now I'm off to find some warm jammies, and Tootsie and I (much to her chagrin) are going to curl up in bed early and watch some TV. Who knows.....I just might make some hot cocoa too.

Oh wow, now I'm getting ready to drool. I'll just have to make the cocoa. Till tomorrow, have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.

Designated Ball Retriever

December 7, 2008

The only thing I've accomplished today is a load of laundry. I play on the computer, but I just can't seem to get very creative. Maybe I'll just take a break until tomorrow. Tonight is a working night anyway, so I wouldn't have a lot of time left today for playing.

I think Tootsie thinks she's a hunting dog. A pointer, maybe. She bats her ball under a chair, or behind something, and then she will stand for hours with her nose pointing at it, until someone comes along to retrieve the ball. I tell her to go get the ball, but she just stands and points. So unless I learn some "Woof Language", I must remain the designated ball retriever for now.

Tootsie is also a very picky eater, as I've mentioned before. However, in the last couple of days, she has actually eaten some Alpo and Mighty Dog. Her regular dinners are expensive, and we throw a lot of them out, so I thought we might try some different ones. So far, it's working out pretty good. Now I just have to find out what the calorie content is of all the new stuff.

For those of you who stopped by to visit Miss Audrey's new blog page, I want to thank you. It really meant so much to her. This afternoon, she was working on a new project, but I'm sure she'll let you know all about it soon.

Before I go, I will share a new layout that I made for the Life Journaling challenge at Magicakal Scraps. It features things that we do in the few weeks before Christmas. First, we put up a tree in the den to get the atmosphere charged with Holiday spirit. Next, we dig out gifts and boxes for mailing to loved ones out of state. That's as far as I got with this layout. Enjoy and have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.

Credits: Resources used from BAZ and Dover

Dwarfs, New Blog & A New QP

December 6, 2008

Did I ever tell you about Boystown? Well, many many years, my hubby and I decided that the only way to be able to hang on to his great big old house was to rent out rooms. Obviously, we would take in men only. I'm not nuts enough to want lots of little chickies running in and out of the house with their tiny little tempting outfits on.

No, we would be better off with men. There are so many of them - divorced, separated, and just plain homeless, needing a place to live. The house was named "Boystown" and for the most part, it has worked out fairly well.

So today, I have my hubby's legacy for me -- Miss Edna and the eight little dwarfs and one grumpy old painter. They get the big old house, and I get the tiny little apartment in the back. This odd little group keeps me on my toes, helps to keep the bills paid, and there is never a dull day here. One very nice thing is that they all love Tootsie, and treat her well.

This past week, our dear grumpy old painter put up the Christmas Tree, and then we hung lots of candy canes on it because the eight little dwarfs all have a sweet tooth. Every year, Santa finds our scrawny little tree, and puts lots of goodies under it for everyone.

Today, I want to share a brand new blog with all of you. Miss Audrey has just started a brand new blog. See her link on the right side of my page (Dyani of Virginia), and drop by and visit with her. Don't forget to leave a "hello" for her. http://dyaniofva.blogspot.com/.

Before I sign off for the day, I will post your freebie. It's the QP that I made with Snow Raven's new kits "Merry Xmas" and "Jingle's World." Enjoy, and have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.

And here is your download link for "Merry Xmas" QP - 01
http://www.4shared.com/file/74791521/44230a2c/EB_-_Merry_Christmas_QP_-_01.html

New Friends, New Projects

December 4, 2008

Didn't do much today. When I work at night, the next day is usually a lazy day. I did a little bit of shopping on the way home from work. Picked up some more spring water (I drink a lot of that), some more doggie food, and a few odd and ends for the house.

Tonight I want to share a lovely new award that was presented to me by my very sweet and talented friend, Kyra. http://smiekeltje.blogspot.com/. The Leaves of Friendship Award. My heart feels nice and warm because of all my wonderful friends in the scrapping world, and especially Miss Kyra. I do have to pass it on to five other scrapper friends.

So my list will be:

Snow Raven at http://silversnowyraven.blogspot.com/

Deb at http://thescrappincop.blogspot.com/

Davonna at http://chroniclesofnani.blogspot.com/

Shannon at http://ladyshannonmemoriesmadeeasy.blogspot.com/

Barry at http://www.psptubez.com/

Before, I leave I think I would also like to share some good news. Kyra, of "With A Russian-Dutch Heart," has decided to join our Daily Download Design Team at Magickal Scraps. This is great news for all of you because she designs some really awesome kits. Her background papers are exquisite. Don't forget to drop by every day and browse the forum, and pick up your free daily download. Check out the challenges, and maybe join in and have some fun with us.

Time for me to turn in early now. Tomorrow morning is a workday, and 5:30 am comes awful early. Have a good night.

Hugs, Edna B.

A New Layout To Share

December 3, 2008

Well, today has certainly flown by rather quickly. This morning, I did some shopping, then tried to catch up on my emails and blog visits. What a lovely surprise I got when I stopped by to visit at Kyra's blog. There was a lovely award waiting there for me. I will post it tomorrow as I need to think about who I will pass it on to.

Meanwhile, someone is not feeling very well, so I will have to work tonight. That means you're lucky, I can only chat for a few moments. I only have a couple of hours to finish the laundry, tend to some supper, and play with Tootsie.

I do, however, have a new layout to share with you. This was made with Snow Raven's new kit "Merry Xmas" plus I borrowed a couple of the Jingle dolls from her kit, "Jingle's World." If you're really really good, you can have the matching QP this weekend.

I'm off now. Have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.

"Merry Xmas" & "Jingle's World" kits by Snow Raven

A Good Night For Old Home Movies

December 2, 2008

Before I start chatting, I want to let you know that we have a brand new Daily Download Kit, "Festive Season" at Magickal Scraps. So be sure to stop by and take a look. It's a mega kit, and it's gorgeous. http://www.magickalscraps.com/.

We got another fuel delivery today, so now we get to see well how the new furnace does, and if it's an oil gobbler. I'll keep all fingers and toes crossed and hope it's not very thirsty. Although, I must say, the cost isn't as scary as it was last winter. That in itself is a blessing. We'll see.

Tonight, Tootsie and I are going to watch some old family holiday movies that we had taped, and now my son has been converting to DVD for me. It should be fun, because some of the people in the movies aren't with us anymore, and it will be nice seeing them again.

I have a photo to share with you, that I took a few days ago. I was looking out a window, and this blue jay saw me and quickly flew off, but not before I snapped his picture.


















I really hope Santa has a terrific new lens in his big bag with my name on it. One that takes really fantastic close-ups. Ah, well, I can dream, can't I?

Has anybody tried those cleansing pads that you put on your feet at night, and while you sleep, they drain all the toxins out of your body? While shopping the other day, I saw a box of them so I figured "Why not?" and I bought them. I've only tried them for two nights, but each morning when the pad came off, it was dark gray colored. So I guess it's working. Wouldn't it be nice if they could come up with one that you put on your body at night, and it would eat up all the fat while you snoozed?

I think I better quit while I'm ahead. Have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.

Two New Awards

December 1, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Audrey! Who'da thunk looking at those adorable golden curls and pretty blue eyes, that today you'd be out tromping through the woods with your trusty gun trying to scrounge up something for dinner. Not only that, you'll mount whatever you catch, (after you've eaten the meat, of course) and use it for a door stop or a corner display.

Not me, I tell you. Each of my four eldest children chose totally different careers than I would have thought of for them, and each did them very well.

Moo just came in tell me to turn on channel 2 (PBS), and watch the Four Aces singing "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing." After 50 years, they still sound good. The program is a special on Love Songs of the 50's & 60's. Oh my, now Bobby Darin is singing "Dream Lover." It's a tape, of course, because he still looks like a teenager. No gray hair and wrinkles like the rest of us.

I have been given two beautiful awards that I would like to share with you. First is the "Treasured Friends Forever" Award. This was given to me by:

Kyra at http://smiekeltje.blogspot.com/ and
Bonnie at http://bonniecarter.blogspot.com/












Please visit their blogs and see all the wonderful things they've created for you. Now I want to pass this on to five other treasured scrapper friends.

Snow Raven at http://silversnowyraven.blogspot.com/
Shannon at http://ladyshannonmemoriesmadeeasy.blogspot.com/
Davonna at http://chroniclesofnani.blogspot.com/
Shawna at http://scrap-stuff-with-psp.blogspot.com/
Anna at http://deliciousscraps.blogspot.com/

The second award, "This Blog Has A Heart," was given to me by Bonnie, aka, The Maltese Scrapper. This is very touching, Bonnie, and I'm feeling pretty special. Thank you. So now I think I will pass this on to the same five people I've already listed above, plus I need to add one more name. My special friend, Kyra at http://smiekeltje.blogspot.com/.

So now, my friends, I'm going to say good night, and finish watching this wonderful program on the TV. Oh lordy, some of these old songs are just so beautiful. Have a great night.

Hugs, Edna B.