Sunday PMS Check and Mail Call

FYI.....before I start let me explain why I do a Sunday PMS check. I started it a long time ago on my old blog as a New Year's Resolution and it just sort of stuck and people tell me that they like it. {Or they are just being nice.}

The PMS stands for Physical, Mental and Spiritaul well being. I almost peed my pants last week when Ivy commented that she finally figured it out because her thoughts were....man she sure does PMS a lot. LOL

It's just a way for me to stay accountable....to myself and you my imaginary friends.



**PMS Check***

• Physical Well Being- Today have been so achey all over. I think I am getting the flu....even my hair hurts as well as every bone and joint in my body. Yuck!
• Mental Well Being- I am finally over the mental torture of keeping my Just Rite secret. I have been thinking and praying about it a lot the last few weeks. It was hard to figure out what to do because my family comes first and I didn't want to take on any responsibilities that would interfer with my kids. I enjoy working and having the flexability to be there for them when I need to be. Just Rite is allowing me to work from home with is a good thing. I am very happy with the plan we were able to work out.
• Spiritual- I was supposed to incorporate morning prayer at school into my Lenten promise but that hasn't happened. I was able to stay away from Starbucks but I am totally looking forward to my first Mocha on my way home from Easter mass.

**Mail Call** I have had lots of questions coming in throught the comments and emails so I thought I would answer them here. Oh and my mailbox is one that I made last year as a baby gift filled with onesies, socks and binkies.

1. Yes, I will be responsible for the Just Rite blog and new WEB site that we are creating. Yes, I am going to get paid to blog....amongst many other things. Isn't that cool? Who knew my gift of gabbing would pay off. LOL....my SCS name is imchatty so I must live up to the name.
2. The Just Rite monogram kit is sold at Archiver's and local stamp/scrapbook stores around the country. Ask your local store if they would like to get it for you. You can also google Just Rite Stampers and there are lots of online stores that also carry it amongst the other products in our line.
3. Yes, I will keep this blog. This is my personal blog where I get to babble on about important things in my life like American Idol, PMS and my kids doing stupid stuff. The Just Rite blog will be all about our products, tutorials and guest designers....totally professional and business but still interesting, fun and educational.....as it should be.

OK...I am off to take a nap and hopefully find some stampin energy to get my cards done for the upcoming week. I usually stamp on the weekend and show you the creations all through the week. I doubt you want pics of me snoozing or folding laundry...not fun.

See ya on the blog!

Just Rite Stampers

Sorry to keep you waiting....if you were really waiting on the edge of your seat for my big announcement....here it is. I was hired by Just Rite Stampers to do some Marketing which will include Blogging, WEB site management and event coordination for CHA!!! Is that not so darn exciting?!?

What is even more exciting is how this totally fell into my lap. I had never sought out to find another job. (Yes, I get to work from home and still keep my bank job. For those of you that have been with me for a while you know all about my bank job.)

I made cards for a friend who showed them to her friend who happens to be married to the owner of Just Rite Stampers. Long story short....he liked my cards, liked my thoughts and opinions, liked my suggestions, paid for me to go to CHA in Anaheim, Ca, and offered me a job. Talk about dream come true. I have been given the opportunity to take my hobby to the next level and join the Craft and Hobby industry in a professional capacity. {Law of Attraction in action here.}

I am so excited to be a member of the Just Rite team. We are going to be doing a make-over of the company and all sorts of really cool things. I love the products Just Rite has to offer and I am thrilled with the potential of growth within their entire product line. You are going to freak out when I show you how to make your own clear stamps from home. YES, Just Rite sells a kit that gives you everything you need to take your own designs right off your computer and make them in to clear stamps...all with a 60 watt lightbulb in your office...amongst other things that are provided in the kit.

So the moral of the story.....you never know who is going to recieve one of your hand stamped cards. It doesn't require obsessing over design teams and getting published to make your mark on the stamping world.

See you on the blog!

All Paper...One Stamp

I cheated on this card.....the only stamping is the tiny friend sentiment which by the way is my most used sentiment from the Noteworthy set.

**Stampin Stuff** The pattern paper is from a pack that I split with Jen. I think it was the Wild Asparagus pack from Costco....don't quote me on that. The card base is pumpkin pie and the blue strip is another piece from the Costco pack. The circle medalion was cut out of the pattern paper. You can't see it in the pic but I added some bling around the middle circle.

The ribbon is twill from May Arts. Is there anything better than May Arts?.....Um...no....not in my opinion at least. For what it's worth.

**Random Blogging** I have a super awesome BIG announcement but you'll have to wait til tomorrow night. Sorry...I am not prepared to give the details JUST RITE at the moment. {wink}

**American Idol** Crushing!! Only one of my predictions came through....Luke went home. Oh the misery of having to watch Amanda and Chikieze another round. Well I want the final two to be Michael Johns and David Archulata.

See ya on the blog!

Happy Birthday To You From Me

Here is a card that I made for a co-worker. I picked up the paper this weekend....I am loving anything with polka dots.

**Stampin Stuff** The card base is old olive with a layer of polka dot paper and a strip of birthday papers on the left that was mounted on a scrap of textured DCWV pink paper.

The large orange oval is left over from the card in my previous post. The sizzix scallop oval die also cuts out the center of the oval and leaves the scallop frame. This oval is DCWV chipboard.

The flower is from a cuttlebug die and I added a silver brad. The sentiment is actually made up of three parts....happy...birthday...to you from me.... from two different sets. I tied on some sheer ribbon with ric rac along the edge. Added three brads in the corner as well. Easy peasy.

**American Idol** Time for Luke and Chikezie to go home. I am still lovin Michael Johns and David Archulata.

A is for Amber

Here is another monogramed card I made for my cousin Amber. The card base is white with a layer of DCWV textured paper. I love that paper because it has a white core and the texture adds so much to a card.

The scalloped frame is made with my new Sizzix die that I got for 40% off at Jo's this weekend. The chipboard is from the DCWV pack that was also 40% off. Yes, you can buy chipboard already covered with textured paper. Love it!

The pattern paper matches the DCWV papers perfectly. Every color in my spring pack of solid textured papers match every color in the pattern paper. Lots of possibilites there.

I used my SU scallop punch for the monogram. The monogram was stamped with my new Just Rite DIY Monogram Kit. I love this kit because you can change the monogram and personalize anything. There are two sets and this one comes with 3 interchangeable borders and the entire alphabet and it is self-inking. Oh and the ink tray came empty so I could fill it with the ink of my choice. This one I filled with SU Chocolate Chip ink. I also have the larger monogram set that comes in the box with two alphabets and 4 interchangable rings. Lots of possibilities here.

Geesh this post is turning into an infomercial. I need to get paid for all of these product endorsements

See you on the blog!

Fabulous

This card is totally inspired by Amy at Tsuruta Designs. She has a chandelier stamp and I happen to have a Sizzlet die of a chandelier. It was only a matter of time before I found the perfect sentiment to go with it.

**Stampin Stuff** The ingredients are obvious but I'll post it anyway so I have some verbiage on this post. The card base is black and with a layer of white. The chandelier is a Sizzlet die with black paper and the sentiment is from Bubble Queen and it is stamped in versafine black...I use nothing else for my black ink. Love it.

Oh and this is a 4x4 card. I love that size and the simplicity and elegance of this card. I think I am giong to make it into a birthday card and inside it will read...and 29 again! LOL....I am so funny I crack myself up. Ha!

Sarah and I spent the day stampin and hanging out. Love days like this....nothing to do but get creative oh and do some laundry.....yeah how could I ever forget that fun part of my life.

I went shopping way toooooo much this weekend. I totally have a dose of Spring Fever coming on and Spring is no where near the Chicago area. More snow is called for tomorrow but the malls are full of spring colors and the most awesome SHOES!!! I can't wait to get some new shoes and a pedicure too.

Ok see ya on the blog!

Sunday PMS Check

I am going to do my PMS check early so I can come back later with some stampin. I did a little shopping at Jo's Friday night and got some goodies to play with. I have been itching to do some creative stuff but.....laundry first. Yikes.

**PMS Check**

• Physical Wellness- Last week I made the bold statement that I was happy with my body just as is.....yeah....I should have refrained from that statement after the Girl Scout cookies arrived. LOL....no really I am ok with being me just the way I am need to put more focus on what I love about me rather than what I don't like about me.
• Mental Wellness- Procrastination is my enemy. Today I am going to complete a project that has been driving me nuts. If I just do it I won't think about it DAILY!!! What the hell is up with that.
• Spiritual Wellness- we went to mass last night and the Gospel was the story of Jesus giving a blind man sight. In retrospect, we are all blind to some degree and opening your eyes is deeply connected to opening your heart and mind. Of course, I am reading the Oprah book choice A New Earth which is focused on being more conscience and recognizing your ego....it's an awakening process.....the blind shall see. It's a hard read for me and I find myself reading things repeatedly but I do get it....I think. Anyone else readig it? Love to hear your comments.

Be back later with some stampin stuff. Oh and there is a little video of Michael Buble. I read that he will be in Milwaukee in April......maybe I'll get to go again. Twice in one year. {Big Sighs}