Monday, October 31, 2011

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Halloween is almost HERE!!

Hi Everyone, I hope you are having a great day. I know this time of the year days start flying by even faster than normal, not that the days and years already go by way too fast. Today I have 4 cards to share with you. The first 2 are images from our artist Teresa Sherman. For the first one I used "Kissing Butterflies", sheet #3, Plate #192.

For this one I used "Tattoos and Feathers" and she can be found on the same sheet.

For my 3rd card I used and image by Valarie Wade called "Snow Bunnies" and she can be found on sheet #2, Plate #191.

For my last one I made a Halloween card using one of the newest images by our artist Elaine Cox called "Willabelle", and she can only be bought as a single.

I used a mixture of Basic Grey's eek papers, this years Martha Stewart Halloween and Micheal's Recollection

Halloween embellishments.

I colored her with copics and used Twinkling H2o's to paint in the background.

Here is a picture to show some of the sparkle from the Twinkling H2o's.

Halloween is almost here so be safe and have fun taking the kids trick or treating this year.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping in to see my my newest creations.

Hugs:)

Angela

Read next post to learn more about ADHD and about my phone conversation with her Teacher this morning. I know some of you read and posted comments on my first post about it and I want to thank each and everyone one of you for your thoughts and loving support. They mean't so much to me.

A call from Jazmine's Teacher and some research

This morning I received a call from Jazmine's 2nd grade teacher.

She informed me that Jazmine is struggling at school and is not improving in any of her subjects. She told me she thinks she has a learning disability. I reminded her of the conversation I had with her at our Parent and Teacher Conference that I thought she had ADHD( whenshe told me she did not think she ADHD, but that she was just not getting it).

I know my children better than anyone and know she struggles the same way Bailey did when he was in her class in the 3rd grade. The only difference between Bailey and Jazmine is that Bailey is not Hyperactive. When I would try to teach him at home he would keep telling me that he just didn't get it , that he didn't understand and he would go off in space and then star crying like a baby none stop. To where Jazmine is hyperactive and can't sit still or anything. She so unorganized in everything she does.

Anyway here are some of the symptoms I found and she has ALL OF THEM.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

The person with ADHD who is inattentive will have 6 or more of the following symptoms:

Has difficulty following instructions
Has difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities at school, work and home
Loses things needed for activities at school, work and home
Appears not to listen
Doesn't pay close attention to details
Seems disorganized
Has trouble with tasks that require planning ahead
Forgets things
Is easily distracted

The person with ADHD who is hyperactive/impulsive will have at least 6 of the following symptoms:

Fidgety
Runs or climbs inappropriately
Can't play quietly
Blurts out answers
Interrupts people
Can't stay in seat
Talks too much
Is always on the go
Has trouble waiting his or her turn

What causes ADHD?

People who have ADHD do not make enough chemicals in key areas in the brain that are responsible for organizing thought. Without enough of these chemicals, the organizing centers of the brain don't work well. This causes the symptoms in people who have ADHD. Research shows that ADHD is more common in people who have close relatives with the disorder. Recent research also links smoking and other substance abuse during pregnancy to ADHD. Exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead, can also be a factor.

I am not a doctor but I know my children better than anyone and other than ADHD I really don't think she has a learning disability.

I made her a Doctor's appointment for next Tuesday afternoon to see what he says.

Her Teacher wants to her her tested for learning Disabilities and I am fine with that. I think she should be tested, but I also know that if she in fact has ADHD and if she is not medicated that testing her is not going to tell them anything as ADHD is a Chemical imbalance and testing her on her learning skills is not going to give the true answers as to what and why she is struggling. She not only struggles in school she struggles in everything she does or tries to do.

With already having a child with ADD I already know the signs with school work to the simplest task.

I am sorry for posting about all of this but I know from my last post that my children are not the only children out there with these same issues. I know that once my son started his meds. all his problems where GONE and he did a complete 160 in school and he was like a totally different child. He, as his Teacher told me, Soared in school and all this classes and subjects.

I am just hoping that everything goes good Tuesday and we can start giving her what her brain needs and is lacking so she too can soar in school and not struggle so hard which in turn will take a lot of stress off me and our family and lets not forget little Jazmine herself.

I never believed in giving my kids meds. but there has to come a time when you have to realize you have done all you can do and it';s also not their fault they it.

I will keep all of you updated on what we find out and if she starts to improve. Fingers crossed and a little prayer to go with it.

Thanks to all of you for listening to me and for all of your input for those of you dealing or have dealt with the same things.

Hugs:)

Angela

Thursday, October 27, 2011

A little sad news, I have stepped down

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I have stepped down from 3 of my DT's. Things here are just getting to much to handle and with very little craft time. I spend most of my night trying to teach and help my 7 yr old with her homework and classwork as she rarely gets it all done at school. I believe she has ADHD as she can't sit still for anything and I just can't seem to keep her focused. Her brother who is in the 5th grade has ADD and once the Dr. put him on Meds. he could focus and get all his work done at school. His is a straight A student now and I am very proud of him.

Things are different now than it was 2 years ago when he started Vyvanse for his ADD as now you have to have the teacher write they think your child has ADHD or ADD just to be able to have your doctor try them on meds. I'm sorry but I don't need a teacher to tell me what is or isn't wrong with my children. I am around her all the time and have to fight every night to keep her attention and try to teach her what she is not understanding at school. And believe me there are nights I want to scream and pull my hair out as she just doesn't get it. It's just not soaking in her head and she's not retaining it. It is kind of the same thing I went through with her brother.

He had a hard time reading until he started is meds., his teacher noticed a difference in him just after 2 days on them. His little sister has the same problem with reading as her mind wonders and 100 different things are running through her mind all at the same time. My son had the exact same problem.

The only difference is my son has ADD and he is mellow and just looks as if he is always somewhere else (if he is not on his meds.) and Jazmine has more energy than I have ever seen in any child, she can't sit still for 2 minutes even if her life depended on it.

There are more reasons, this is just the one that is the hardest for me and takes away all my week nights.

Well I wanted to let you now why I haven't been around much.

Here are the 3 DT's I had to give up. I have so enjoyed working on each an every one of them, but my family has got to come first in my life and right now they need me the most.

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz

The Deconstructed Sketch

and

Forever Nights.

I am still staying on the following teams.

Sweet Pea Stamps

Tickled Pink Stamps

and Crafts and Me Stamps

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a safe and Happy Halloween for those who celebrate it. We are going to my sisters as her small town really gets into it and make it a fun and safe place for the kids to just have fun trick or treating and playing all sorts of games. They even shut down some of the roads in the town so cars can't drive where the kids are. It's going to be fun.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Crafts and Me Challenge "Winter Blues"

Today we have a new challenge this week at Crafts and Me Challenges brought to you by our Rockin Rubber DT. This weeks challenge

"Winter Blues"

Use blue on your creation.

For my card I used one of the soon to be released images from our NEWEST artist Janna Prosvirina, called " Black Rose".

Go HERE to see what the rest of the DT created this week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Lady of Garnet

Hi everyone. Today I have a card to share with you using one of Sarah Burrier's images called "Lady of Garnet". I colored her with copics E70,E71,E74,E79 and V0000.

Here is a close up.

Sorry to cut it so short but these last few days my nights have been taken up with helping the kids do a TON of homework and projects. It seems like here lately my craft time has been little to none.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

2 of Elisabeth Bell's new images at Sweet Pea Stamps

Today I have 2 new stamps/images to share with you from Elisabeth Bell. This first one is called "Beach Ball". I colored her in with copics and then created a beach background for her to sit on. I used some American Crafts DP and just a small piece from a Summer DCWV pack. I added a sun tag to the top and some Basic Grey brads to the bottom.

Here is a closer view of this little summer beach cutie.

This one is called "Fashionably Cute". I used some K&Company DP, Martha Stewart Sunflowers, a piece of Fall garland, K&Company Border strip, chalk and distressing inks around the image, Spellbinders large Deckle Die.

Here are 2 more close ups of just the images all colored up.

I hope you enjoy seeing our wonderful and talented DT's creations using Elisabeth Bell's images.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Remember

Elisabeth Bell is our Featured Artist of the week. Through October 22 all of her designs are marked 20% off. This is the perfect time to buy those that have been on your wish list. Also thru the 22nd those that order at least one of her images will be entered in a drawing for a $15 Sweet Pea Stamps gift voucher. Winner will be announced on October 24th, here on our blog.

Hugs:)

Angela

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz - Challenge # 65

Good Morning Kenny K Fans........it's time for a new challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz, but first we're so pleased that we have nearly 1000 followers, so nice to see that there are so many of you that love Kenny's work.............only one question WHERE ARE YOU ALL? Why aren't you entering the challenges?...........ok ok so that was two questions. Kenny is offering up 5 of his fabulous digi's to a winner each week plus we always have another fab sponsor each week, so come on ladies.............let's see your cards.

Remember you don't have to use a Kenny K image to enter, but you do need to use one to be entered into the draw........so let's see you get your girlz colored up this week and entered.

A real easy challenge for you this time round.........AUTUMNAL COLORS.......so reds, oranges, greens, browns, yellow..........a lovely mix of them all.

Now this week we have Crafty Ribbons and Kenny K sponsoring the challenge

offering Bev's Bag of Autumn Cascade Ribbons

oooooooooo, aren't they lush!

Offering 5 Digi's of the Winner's Choice

So hop on over HERE and see Team A's creations this week they will get you into the Fall season for sure.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Layout to Share

Okay I am on my way to go shopping at Bass Pro Shops with my Husband and kids. He has go to have some new hunting boots and coverhauls before cold weather gets here. If not he will freeze to death while he is out hunting. Yes, he is a HUGE lover of deer hunting and so is my kids except Destiny has out grown it in her older teenage years. All she has time for is her boyfriend.

Last night her boyfriend and his band "Pretty Orphan" Played at Hard Rock Cafe' in Nashville Tennessee. It was his first live performance/Gig.

Here is a page of created of Destiny using a picture of her from 3 years ago and before she dyed her hair dark brown. Her natural hair color is light blonde. but here she has black low lights and highlights in her hair.

Hope you like it. Off to go shopping, just wanted to share.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Deconstructed Sketch #23, DS23

Today we have a new sketch over at The Deconstructed Sketch.

I used this sweet digi image from Saturated Canary called "GOTHICA".

I love all of Krista's images, they are just too cute,

Here is our sketch this week.

I used some DCWV DP, purple, green and black CS, skull and crossbones buttons, Fiskars border punch.

The image was colored with copics.

Please hop around and visit the rest of the design team and see what they have done with this week’s sketch.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Crafts and Me Challenges #56, Use Orange

It's Amy's turn to pick the challenge over at Crafts and Me Challenges. She thought she would challenge herself and all of us as well and went for a color challenge. She decided on orange as it is a color she hardly ever uses but she also thought it would fit for the season.

Challenge #56- Use Orange

I chose to make a card with a detachable bookmark.

Using Hannah Lynn's "Bookworm Fairy"

Unmounted stamp

Here is the detached Bookmark that is held to the card by plastic

Photo Corners at the bottom.

Here is a close up of the sweet image. She is great for bookmarks or for the special friend that loves to read.

The brilliant sponsor for this challenge is WHIMSY STAMPS and they are kindly giving a $15 gift voucher to the winner!

Go HERE to see what the rest of the Rockin Rubber DT created using Orange.

Forever Night Challenges 1st BLOG HOP

Forever Night Challenges
Trick or Treat
Blog Hop
Oct 12th -14th

Welcome to the first Trick or Treat Blog Hop going on October 12th to October 14th over at
Forever Night Challenges!
If you have just Trick or Treated at Jamie's Blog, Then your in the right place! If you didn't trick or treat them you can start here at FOREVER NIGHT CHALLENGES to start your trick or treat journey and find out how you can win some great prizes!!

Each one of our Night Crew Designers and Special Guest Designers have created a design with an image provided by Tiddly Ink's You need to trick or treat and comment on all the stops to be counted for prizes!
Plus some of our stops also have some Trick or Treat Candy !!

Also as a part of the Trick or Treat Twist our 13th Freaky Friday Challenge is posted and will be available to LINKY up from Friday 14th until Oct 20th . Complete both tasks to be eligible for the prizes!

I made an Easel Card using this sweet digi image from Tiddly Inks called

'FOREVER'

Are you ready to start Trick or Treating?

All our Trick or Treat Designers images are sponsored by Tiddly Inks

Start ----> Forever Night Challenge
Jamie

Angela

Kelli

End ----Forever Night 13th Challenge

I used my new Cricut Cartridge called Ornamental Iron 2. I love this cartridge and this was the first time I used it.

I also used some Recollections DP from Michael's and some shimmery pinkish red CS, white and black CS and Black Soot Distressing Ink.

Here are the copic colors I used for those who are interested.

Skin: E50,E51,E00and E21

His Hair: E51,E23,E25,E27,E29 and E49

Her Hair: E50,E51,E53,E55

His clothes:

Jacket: C9,C8,C7,C5,C6,C4 and C2

Pants: N10,N9,N7,N5,N3 and N1

Vest: R59,R37,R35

Her Dress: RV99,RV69,R89,R59,R37,R35,RV19 and RV04

Your next Trick or Treat stop is Jenn's Blog.

Thanks for Trick or Treating!!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Some of Destiny's Senior Pic's

sharing!!

Here are some of Destiny's Senior Pictures. These are the only one's I really like. Her Dad is suppose to to her to get more taken in Kentucky when she is up for the weekend.

I had to take pictures of the pictures as my scanner is not hooked up so they don't look as clear, plus it has way too many watermarks on them.

Kenny K Krafty Girlz challenge - #64

Today we have a new challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girls.

Your Theme for this week is : SHAPED CARDS, yes that is right, we want you to get creative with different shapes, and we can't wait to see your makes. Don't forget to use a Kenny K image to be in with the chance of winning our prizes this week.

£10 Gift Voucher - Dies to Die For