New Year!!!!! 1-2-14
I would like to set at least one or two goals for 2014:
1. spend less time on the computer
2. write on this blog
3. keep the daily things caught up
4. Finish...things started
I think that will be my one little word...FINISH!
It has been snowing here just a little. They are saying it will get down in the teens tonight.By Monday the low will be 4 crazy. It has not been that cold here since 1996. I just really dislike winter.
Part of the crew will be here in a few to help eat up all the left over food from yesterday.
Blackeyed Peas with hog jowl, meatloaf, cabbage, potatoes, mack and cheese, biscuits, cornbread and Banana Pudding (none was left).
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Before pictures of bedroom.
This is half of my bedroom furniture in Belle's room.
Ceiling painted
Belle did a great job painting closets.
Larry looks like he is having fun!
Ready for flooring.
Starting the flooring.
Before of the vanity.
We have finished this room. I have not hung pictures yet. I do have most of the bedding.
The vanity has been repainted. Larry is back in Chicago but he will be back home this Friday. We hope he will not be going back. After pictures to come.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
OK I'm going to try this one more time!!!!!! I'll post some before and afters of my mess and some of my chalk paint finds.
We have had a crazy summer and made several changes.
I'll get started with the pictures later cause now I have to hit the road and get my errands run.
Have a great day ladies and I will be back.
We have had a crazy summer and made several changes.
I'll get started with the pictures later cause now I have to hit the road and get my errands run.
Have a great day ladies and I will be back.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Lisa Marie Presley Launches Her New Exhibit - Video Gallery
Lisa Marie Presley Launches Her New Exhibit - Video Gallery
This is a little video that they made while we were at Graceland. Watch to very end and you will see The Boy!
This is a little video that they made while we were at Graceland. Watch to very end and you will see The Boy!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
THE BOY!
He was born on May 18th. Weight: 7 lbs 4 ozs 21 inches long. Turner Lee Crossland
He is so darn cute. I can't wait to get my hands our new little buddy. I have held him but there is always someone waiting for their turn. Here are a few pictures of him and Belle plus one of him and Mother.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Spring
Things are really crazy around here:
Mom is getting better but still having to do alot for her
Waiting for the boy
Lots of dancing (Belle)
Thinking about flooring and paint
Getting pool open
Larry working 10 or more hours everyday
Yesterday April 20:
Belle had a dentist appt. in Hermitage at 9:00. Ater that we had to make our stop at Steak and Shake. Had to run in JoAnns for some pillow binding. 
This is what we came out with: Frog Welcome for MomMom and two things for the colored Easter egg. They just some how jumped in my cart. I did get 3 new magazines.
Back to school for Belle. I came home and found these Vidalia onions. That is sure sign of spring. We love them I think we ate about 30 lbs of them last year.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Here are a few of our HolidayPictures
White Christmas!
I can't believe I really made these.
Belle is checking out the first two potholders she made.
Stevie Beth gave Belle a Potholder kit for Christmas. On New Year's Day everybody had to try their hand at making one. This is Vicky making a orange and white one.
This is Mother on New Year's Day. She said she was to full to eat banana pudding so she put is in this ramekin.
Playing dress up with the dogs.
Belle loves getting the dogs dressed up in their Christmas outfits for a picture under the tree.
I can not believe how grown up she looks in this picture.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy 2011
I can't believe 2010 is over it was a crazy year for me but that is all in the past and I plan to make the year the best ever.
My one little word for the year is FOCUS. I plan to focus on several things this year and I hope to share them here. For one I plan to focus on this blog more! (LOL)
We had a great today. We always eat at Mothers on New Year's Day but since she is living here now everyone ate our house. She even did lots of the cooking.
Meatloaf
Black eyed Peas
Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
Cold Slaw
Banana Pudding
After lunch Stevie had a lesson from Belle on how to make potholder. Several of us made or received a potholder.
We had a great afternoon. Mother enjoyed us being altogether.
I will download a few pictures tomorrow.
Creative Hugs
My one little word for the year is FOCUS. I plan to focus on several things this year and I hope to share them here. For one I plan to focus on this blog more! (LOL)
We had a great today. We always eat at Mothers on New Year's Day but since she is living here now everyone ate our house. She even did lots of the cooking.
Meatloaf
Black eyed Peas
Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
Cold Slaw
Banana Pudding
After lunch Stevie had a lesson from Belle on how to make potholder. Several of us made or received a potholder.
We had a great afternoon. Mother enjoyed us being altogether.
I will download a few pictures tomorrow.
Creative Hugs
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Belle's Halloween Shirt
Just wanted to share this cute shirt I made for Belle to wear too school tomorrow. She thought I had bought it.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Holi-daz Crop
Nov. 12 & 13
Hosted by: Lola Fields
Where: Woodman of the World
101 Dry Creek Rd Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Time: Friday Nov. 12th 4:00 until 11:00
Saturday Nov. 13th 9:30 until 9:00
Fee: $25 Mail checks to Lola Fields 1375 Dividing Ridge Rd Goodlettsville, TN 37072 I would like to have your checks by Oct. 31st
A portion of the fee will be donated to Huntington’s disease. http://www.facebook.com/l/abfdeDXd9TqY9vK_iqe0QQh2o9g;www.hdsa.org
My oldest daughter has a friend that has this disease and we wanted do something that could help her.
We will be serving food on Sat. We will have the menu worked out soon.
Goodie Bags will be provided plus some door prizes.
The Altered Page will have product for purchase.
I will be adding information in the next week. You can also get this information by following my blog: www.loladsstudio.blogspot.com/
Something else exciting I’m doing is a web show using the Silhouette.
http://www.ustream.tv/user/LFields6224
I am very excited about this crop and hope to see lots of my old scrapbook buddies.
101 Dry Creek Rd Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Time: Friday Nov. 12th 4:00 until 11:00
Saturday Nov. 13th 9:30 until 9:00
Fee: $25 Mail checks to Lola Fields 1375 Dividing Ridge Rd Goodlettsville, TN 37072 I would like to have your checks by Oct. 31st
A portion of the fee will be donated to Huntington’s disease. http://www.facebook.com/l/abfdeDXd9TqY9vK_iqe0QQh2o9g;www.hdsa.org
My oldest daughter has a friend that has this disease and we wanted do something that could help her.
We will be serving food on Sat. We will have the menu worked out soon.
Goodie Bags will be provided plus some door prizes.
The Altered Page will have product for purchase.
I will be adding information in the next week. You can also get this information by following my blog: www.loladsstudio.blogspot.com/
Something else exciting I’m doing is a web show using the Silhouette.
http://www.ustream.tv/user/LFields6224
I am very excited about this crop and hope to see lots of my old scrapbook buddies.
Friday, October 8, 2010
I love to create
I had a great day yesterday. I played in the Studio all day. This is what I created Mr. Peabody.
I think he is just too cute. What do you think?
Well, I'm not playing today. I'm going to clean a little and get the other Halloween decorations out. We having a bonfire in the pit and roasting hot dogs and making smore's
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
I am always on the look-out for things that I think would be helpful in this wonderful hobby of ours. When I found this article I wanted to share it with you. Hope this helps the next time you buy Adhesive.
Adhesive Review: The Good, The Bad and The Tacky
By Molly McCarthy
In need of a new adhesive that holds your paper and photos together on your next layout? Scrapbook Update has tested eight everyday-use adhesives and is reporting back on the good, the bad and the tacky!
The good news is that adhesives have improved tremendously over the years. The eight adhesives tested did a commendable job adhering paper-to-paper and paper-to-photo. They were tested on both flat and textured cardstock (i.e. Bazzill) and all held items together, though some did a better job than others on the textured cardstock. The best application for all of these adhesives is on flat cardstock or photos but it’s nice to know that the industry has tried to address one of paper crafters’ biggest complaints regarding adhesive’s tackiness and the ever-popular textured cardstock lines.
If all of the adhesives worked in a straight line on flat cardstock, then what is there left to talk about? For this review, I added three other factors that are useful in an everyday adhesive. These included the ability to move around curved shapes, ability to remove stray adhesive, and the ability to reposition an item once it was adhered down.
Best Overall AdhesiveScotch Adhesive Dot Roller (49 feet)This is the best overall adhesive for day-to-day use. It goes on smoothly and evenly, and it goes around curves with ease. Because of its tiny dots, it’s easy to remove stray adhesive and it’s forgiving enough to rearrange paper or photos on the page. The dots stay put, making it easy to reapply paper/photo. It also gets high marks for a dispenser that has been created using 65% recycled material.
Best Around CurvesAmerican Crafts – This to That Dots (32 feet)This adhesive has the tiniest adhesive dots. Because of the thin line and the tiny dots this adhesive can go around a curve like Mario Andretti at the Indy 500 and not lose any of its adhesive. It’s ergonomic design makes it easy to tell the correct way to hold it. The protective cap is not attached, though, so I worry about misplacing it while working.
Easiest to RemoveTombow Mono Adhesive DOTS (49 feet)Tombow DOTS were the easiest to remove with a gum eraser or a finger. This works well when you get a bit crazy with the adhesive.
Most Tacky3L Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner (33 feet)This adhesive wins hands down on tackiness (the good kind). If you have two items that you never want to be separated, then this is the adhesive for you! The E-Z Runner holds two items together like they are in a vise.
Most Innovative DesignMartha Stewart Crafts Tab and Roll (32.8 feet)The Tab and Roll adhesive is designed to be two adhesives in one. When in stamp mode, you will get a small tab of adhesive – which is great for those who want to conserve their glue. It can then be switched to a roller mode for longer adhesive strips. In either mode, it works best on flat paper on a flat surface. The bulky cartridge makes it difficult to keep the unit flat when in roller mode, so some adhesive dots don’t adhere correctly. It’s also unfortunate that adhesive is wasted when switching between the tab and roller modes. Keep trying Martha!
Most Difficult to FindKokuyo Dotliner (52.5 feet)Last year when Kokuyo announced it was discontinuing its American distribution of the popular Dotliner, scrapbookers began to stockpile this beloved adhesive. While it can be found on several specialty online sites in its Japanese packaging, it’s not sold in mass distribution as it used to be. For those who love this adhesive, the Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller is almost the twin sister of the Kokuyo brand. It works and functions pretty much exactly like the Kokuyo. Note: Don’t confuse the Kokuyo Dotliner with the Dotliner POWER. They are completely different adhesives.
Widest AdhesiveKokuyo Dotliner POWER (32 feet)At 10mm, this adhesive is the widest I tested. It is super tacky and will hold your project together tightly. It works best in a straight line. The adhesive case is huge and difficult to hold, not to mention difficult to find at your local scrapbook store. A good substitute is the Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner. It’s not as wide but it definitely has the tackiness to hold a project together.
Quietest AdhesiveThe Duck (27 feet)If you’re working in “stealth” mode late at night, the Duck will adhere your items with quiet ease. They’ve changed the adhesives’ shape from dots to lines so it’s no longer possible to erase stray adhesive, but if you’re working into the wee hours and don’t want to wake your family this is a good choice.
Adhesive Review: The Good, The Bad and The Tacky
By Molly McCarthy
In need of a new adhesive that holds your paper and photos together on your next layout? Scrapbook Update has tested eight everyday-use adhesives and is reporting back on the good, the bad and the tacky!
The good news is that adhesives have improved tremendously over the years. The eight adhesives tested did a commendable job adhering paper-to-paper and paper-to-photo. They were tested on both flat and textured cardstock (i.e. Bazzill) and all held items together, though some did a better job than others on the textured cardstock. The best application for all of these adhesives is on flat cardstock or photos but it’s nice to know that the industry has tried to address one of paper crafters’ biggest complaints regarding adhesive’s tackiness and the ever-popular textured cardstock lines.
If all of the adhesives worked in a straight line on flat cardstock, then what is there left to talk about? For this review, I added three other factors that are useful in an everyday adhesive. These included the ability to move around curved shapes, ability to remove stray adhesive, and the ability to reposition an item once it was adhered down.
Best Overall AdhesiveScotch Adhesive Dot Roller (49 feet)This is the best overall adhesive for day-to-day use. It goes on smoothly and evenly, and it goes around curves with ease. Because of its tiny dots, it’s easy to remove stray adhesive and it’s forgiving enough to rearrange paper or photos on the page. The dots stay put, making it easy to reapply paper/photo. It also gets high marks for a dispenser that has been created using 65% recycled material.
Best Around CurvesAmerican Crafts – This to That Dots (32 feet)This adhesive has the tiniest adhesive dots. Because of the thin line and the tiny dots this adhesive can go around a curve like Mario Andretti at the Indy 500 and not lose any of its adhesive. It’s ergonomic design makes it easy to tell the correct way to hold it. The protective cap is not attached, though, so I worry about misplacing it while working.
Easiest to RemoveTombow Mono Adhesive DOTS (49 feet)Tombow DOTS were the easiest to remove with a gum eraser or a finger. This works well when you get a bit crazy with the adhesive.
Most Tacky3L Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner (33 feet)This adhesive wins hands down on tackiness (the good kind). If you have two items that you never want to be separated, then this is the adhesive for you! The E-Z Runner holds two items together like they are in a vise.
Most Innovative DesignMartha Stewart Crafts Tab and Roll (32.8 feet)The Tab and Roll adhesive is designed to be two adhesives in one. When in stamp mode, you will get a small tab of adhesive – which is great for those who want to conserve their glue. It can then be switched to a roller mode for longer adhesive strips. In either mode, it works best on flat paper on a flat surface. The bulky cartridge makes it difficult to keep the unit flat when in roller mode, so some adhesive dots don’t adhere correctly. It’s also unfortunate that adhesive is wasted when switching between the tab and roller modes. Keep trying Martha!
Most Difficult to FindKokuyo Dotliner (52.5 feet)Last year when Kokuyo announced it was discontinuing its American distribution of the popular Dotliner, scrapbookers began to stockpile this beloved adhesive. While it can be found on several specialty online sites in its Japanese packaging, it’s not sold in mass distribution as it used to be. For those who love this adhesive, the Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller is almost the twin sister of the Kokuyo brand. It works and functions pretty much exactly like the Kokuyo. Note: Don’t confuse the Kokuyo Dotliner with the Dotliner POWER. They are completely different adhesives.
Widest AdhesiveKokuyo Dotliner POWER (32 feet)At 10mm, this adhesive is the widest I tested. It is super tacky and will hold your project together tightly. It works best in a straight line. The adhesive case is huge and difficult to hold, not to mention difficult to find at your local scrapbook store. A good substitute is the Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner. It’s not as wide but it definitely has the tackiness to hold a project together.
Quietest AdhesiveThe Duck (27 feet)If you’re working in “stealth” mode late at night, the Duck will adhere your items with quiet ease. They’ve changed the adhesives’ shape from dots to lines so it’s no longer possible to erase stray adhesive, but if you’re working into the wee hours and don’t want to wake your family this is a good choice.
Friday, September 24, 2010
I've been thinking about writing this first post for awhile.
I have been gone from Scrappuccino for all most 6 months so I feel like it is time to start doing my own thing so I'm starting here.
First I would like to say....that I loved being at Scrappuccino and getting to know each and everyone of you. It has been my life for 5 years. I did my very best to make it work! As you know there was two of us and that was just not working out. It is very hard for two women to be together all the time we both had very different opinions. One of us had to go and and I'm sorry to say that it had to be me. Kathy owned the building & had put lots of money in to the store. Me only my time, heart and soul. This is in the past and I plan to move on. I love y'all and this is only the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
I have enjoyed being home this summer spending time with my family and getting my house back in order. I have spent lots of time with my Mother I know that this has been good for both of us.
I hope to be posting several times a week.
First I would like to say....that I loved being at Scrappuccino and getting to know each and everyone of you. It has been my life for 5 years. I did my very best to make it work! As you know there was two of us and that was just not working out. It is very hard for two women to be together all the time we both had very different opinions. One of us had to go and and I'm sorry to say that it had to be me. Kathy owned the building & had put lots of money in to the store. Me only my time, heart and soul. This is in the past and I plan to move on. I love y'all and this is only the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
I have enjoyed being home this summer spending time with my family and getting my house back in order. I have spent lots of time with my Mother I know that this has been good for both of us.
I hope to be posting several times a week.
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