A funny story that I am sure will have you thinking twice..

This is a funny story that will have you thinking twice before you go and teach your child something ;) (not really)
Liberty, my sweet Libby.. she always tells you the truth.. and sometimes you are so glad you are not in public at those moments... but just the other day.. I wasn't so lucky..  we went to an outside concert for Stretch's saxophone teacher (he is amazing) so we were parking underground (well first you have to know that Libby had double ureter surgery so we have been battling potty problems for a while now) so anyway.. we were in the car with my parents, and my dad rolls down his window to pay the man.. Lib is on the same side and rolls her window down as well.. she blurts out "HI! My name is Liberty!" the man sweetly comments "Hi, Liberty!" She said.. "I am 3, and I will be 4 on July 19th.." he continues to engage in the conversation with her.. "well that sounds like fun.." so my dad starts to drive away, and she yells out the window...."Remember..if you have to go poopy.. use the toilet!! " My face turned bright red.. I was so embarrassed.. well it gets better.. I know what could be better than that right?? So we are coming down the elevator, and the doors open. Here is this parking attendant standing there getting ready to get in.... We step out of the elevator.. and he says to her.. "Hey! Thanks for that great advice.. I had to go to the bathroom, and I used the toilet.." Yes it was one of my most embarrassing moments ever.. OH they Joys of being a parent..:)

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YES.. NEW DT members added to TAWS

Now for what you all have been waiting for.. I have to tell you this was such a hard decision to make. 70 people linked up to join the team.. and I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to each and everyone of you.. :) 

I have decided to add 4 more girls to the team.. I hope you will visit their blogs and welcome them to the TAWS family..  here they are.. 

 Lyndal

  

"Hi Lyndal here from Melbourne, Australia.  I remember my Gran always used to ask me “What are you creating now?”  I discovered scrapbooking almost 7 years ago and was lucky enough to teach at my local store before it closed.  My supplies gathered dust until late last year when my daughter and her friend thought they’d like to have a stall at their school fair, so I offered to make a few cards – and I was hooked!  I LOVE this creative outlet and the on-line community that surrounds it.  I love CAS and punny cards so TAWS stamps are just perfect – and they are great for dressing up scrapbook pages too!  I am super excited to be invited to join the TAWS Design Team – amazingly talented ladies - and just wait to see some of the FAB stamps Alison has for you!!"

Arielle

  

"I'm Arielle Gordon, wife to Jeff and mom to Alex (4) and Maisie Grace (2 1/2)... I work full time and craft full time (of course the craft supplies only come out when the kiddies are tucked in for the night - which only leaves 5 or 6 hours a day for sleeping - LOL!). I started stamping and blogging five years ago. I's so fun! Which is one reason I am thrilled to be a TAWS DT - Alison's images are SUPER FUN & whimsical!!! I also love cooking, playing in the sprinkler with the kids, and taking tons of pictures. I run 2 challenge blogs, colourQ and RetroSketches, and also have fun as a DT member for a few others and "hybrid decorator" for a digital scrap house. I stay busy and happy!"

Jennifer Ingle (Jingle)

   

"I am me. I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. I am an artist. I am a crafter. I laugh. A lot.  I make stuff.  Lots of stuff.  And I absolutely love doing it.  That's all."

Danielle

  
"Hi, I'm Danielle Daws and I'm thrilled to be joining TAWS DT!  I've been stamping for 4 years, and I started colouring images a couple of years ago.  My husband assures me I'm getting better at staying between the lines.  I have an unhealthy attachment to my Prismacolor pencils and I've spent far too long searching for the perfect sharpener (who knew there were so many different types?)!  Other than that, I live in Tasmania, Australia with my husband and our 5 year old daughter - she's getting better at colouring between the lines too..."

I am so excited to have each and everyone of these girls join the TAWS DT.. don't worry if you didn't make the team.. we will be adding a Guest DT member each month soon.. so look for that :) 


** Wait there is more!! We have 300 followers on the blog.. so we are going to have a giveaway.. all you have to do is leave a comment on the TAWS POST HERE. I will draw a winner on Sunday! :) 
Thanks for your constant support.. HUGS

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TAWS Blog hop and prizes

The TAWS DT CALL HERE

WELCOME!!! Behind the Alley SNEAK PEEKS!!! 

I can't believe it is almost JUNE already!! WOW!!! Well...
It's Behind the Alley for the next 4 (weekdays) days.. and we are ready to share with you samples and give you a little sneak peek of what June has in store for you.   There are 3  new sets from The Alley Way Stamps that you can buy on June 1st in our shop. You want to come back each week day, for the next 4 days to see more creations from the TAWS DT.. you won't want to miss this..

To get you jazzed up about our new release we have some free stamps to offer! WHOOHOO right! :) 

these are some ways you can enter to win.. please leave a separate comment for each one you do...

1-Comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog  

2-Comment on the DT girls blogs (below)

3-Comment on the taws posts for the next 4 days

4-Post about it on facebook or your blog
5-Like us on Facebook

( you can pick and choose which ones you want to do.. but the more you comment the better chance you have to win) THREE people will picked to receive one of the new sets! You have until May 31st to leave comments.

Here are the DT blogs to visit

• • Alison Spelman
  • Annette Allen
  • Barb Murphy
  • Laurel Seabrook
  • Lisa Lara
  • Marcy Schwarz

** note.. I let my mom borrow my camera for her San Francisco trip so I had to use a little point and shoot :( sorry!****

Before you hurry off to see the other amazing creations that the DT have made.. Here is one I created for the hop using the Reel Time new set! I love seeing movies, and totally thought we needed this as crafty girls..Soooo.....

 I used the film strip and made it into a movie count down.. this would be fun to use for a birthday count down as well.. I colored it in using copic markers c7,c4,c3,c1 and I used the y17 to splatter yellow behind on the background I really love how it turned out.. I bent it to give a "real" effect.. I can't wait to try this out on some acetate and some browns to....

Thanks for stopping by.. don't forget to leave a comment here on this blog... :) 

Next on the hop is Annette :) 

-I will be entering this into the Moxie Fab Splatter Challenge here

-Simon Says -one for the boys

-Lily Pad-Stars.. I went with a super star!

Wags and whiskers-summer fun

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spinner card video

The TAWS DT CALL HERE

The Ribbon Carousel and TAWS blog hop HERE

You asked for it.. so I did it.. :) here is a video with ME :) on how to make the fun bowling alley spinner card! :)

For this card I used the adoraBOWL set from The Alley Way Stamps.. I also used a fun plaid fiskers punch! :) 

Challenges:-

-Punches

-inspired by the red and teal

Whimsy-anything goes

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woohoo!!!!

I just wanted to let you all know.. That The Alley Way Stamps is having a DT Call.. :) 

I hope to see all of you talented ladies and gents there..

You can still play along with the BE Inspired Challenge there too..

Oh and don't forget to do the Blog hop with the Ribbon Carousel and the Alley Way Stamps..

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Blog Hop with TAWS & The Ribbon Carousel

We are thrilled to be teaming up with the Ribbon Carousel today for an amazing blog hop packed with tons of talent and inspiration for your enjoyment 

with a pot of gold at the end for the blog hoppers! 

That's right.  I mean prizes! We're talking some GREAT prizes!  Before we talk about the prizes.. I wanted to show you what I created with the ribbon from this month's Ribbon Carousel, and the adoraBOWL set from The Alley Way Stamps..

I created a fun interactive spinner card. When I saw the ribbon for this month, I knew it would be perfect for a "lane" for my creation.. I just love how this turned out! What a fun inspirational card too.. :) 

Now, lets talk about the prizes!  

One lucky blog hopper will win a ribbon carousel  and another lucky blog hopper will win TWO stamp sets of their choice from The Alley Way Stamps!

There are TWO MORE prizes up for grabs!  We will be giving away a $10 gift certificate on our Facebook page and The Alley Way Stamps will be giving away a stamp set on their Facebook page (winner's choice!)

Here's what you need to do to qualify for the Facebook prizes:

1. Head on over to the Ribbon Carousel's Facebook page, look for the post about this blog hop and say hello there!  Be sure to "like" us if you haven't already!

2.Head on over to The Alley Way Stamps Facebook page and say hello there, too!  Be sure to "like" us, too!

3. Come back to our Facebook page and tell us you've done it!

4. Share the post on our Facebook page about this blog hop with a friend for an extra 

    chance to win!

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Published in this months...

Cards Magazine.. :) I am super happy.. I haven't submitted anything for publication for a very long time.. but I did about 6-8 months ago.. and Cards picked up one of my cards.. woohoo.. :)

Here is my card that is published in this magazine.. :) Page 97

 it's such a fun and funky card.. I hope you like it and are inspired by it somewhat.. :)

I used the Unity stamp  Thanks from Sentiments O' Simple,  that is cascading down the side of the card.. I also used Unity's burnt umber ink,. the paper is basic grey sweet threads..hope you all are having a wonderful week.. :) hugs

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