Craftymumz Creations: 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

THANKFUL FOR GOOD HEALTH GIVEAWAY

The World According to EggFace

is having a wonderful giveaway and I just

had to share!! Plus this is another chance

for me to win it! I AM SO EXCITED

about this particular opportunity!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the

things we are thankful for. One of the things

I am so thankful for is having

weight loss surgery.

Celebrate Bariatric Supplements are developed

specifically with bariatric surgery patients

altered guts in mind, they understand our

unique post-op nutritional needs.

So in honor of being Thankful for Good Health...

It's GIVEAWAY time!

Thank you to Eggface for this chance to win

this wonderful basket of life maintenance!

Smuggles

RhondaSue

Sunday, October 17, 2010

NEW CLUB AT CREATE WITH TLC

The theme will include sentiments

for MEN (different occasions

but for a male) ..... MUSIC

(word art for different occasions

with the theme of music running

through them).....MERRIMENT

(will include a request for more

Christmas goodies and just

general merriment)

CREATE WITH TLC Blog

CREATE WITH TLC Store

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

CHEESY HASH BROWNS CASSEROLE

QP Created and shared by:

Michelle McCoy at Crafty Scraps
http://craftyscraps.blogspot.com/

Recipe from: A. Schultz

Recipe Page completed by:
RhondaSue at
http://craftymumzcreations.blogspot.com/

PERSONAL USE ONLY

Zip file includes both 100 and 300 DPI

JPG files as well as credit/tou file.

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SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

Elements used are from

http://alyssas-scrapsnsuch.blogspot.com/

and some misc tubes I received

from various yahoo groups

Zip file includes 100DPI and

300DPI JPG files + Credit info

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Smuggles,

RhondaSue

Monday, October 11, 2010

NET CARBS vs TOTAL CARBS???

I am confused!!

I NEED HELP figuring out

NET CARBS...

I have a product (to remain annonymous for now) that says TOTAL CARB 22g, dietary fiber 10g, sugars 1g, and sugar alcohols 0g. PROTEIN 18g. On the front it says NET CARBs are only 1g. I thought net carbs was total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols...I must be wrong because the net carb count on this doesn't make sense then. Can someone please educate me on the correct way to figure this out... THANKS in advance!

Okay...I've had a few folks ask me to share the label with them in order for them to help me. So this is what the two products are that I currently have. I have two other products from this company but have not eaten them yet. I really want to figure out the correct way to figure this out before I eat much more of this stuff................

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Create With TLC FREEBIES

I have been friends with Paulette over at Create with TLC for over 10 years... might even be close to 15 years or more by now...I have lost track! I really have to share with you more of the goodies that she makes and shares! She offers freebies as well as purchasable sets through her blog and store. This is a quote directly from her blog posts that truly says it all:

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My goal with my word art is to
do something different than all the
word art that is out there.....

expand my choices and expand
your choices. Help you create cards and
pages that aren't out there either.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

She makes wordart, digistamps, paper
packs, elements, embellishments,
and even offers clubs that you can sign
up for to receive even more goodies!
You will never ever be disappointed
with any of the quality or quantity
you will get from Paulette!
Jump over there and check it all out!
And please please please leave some
love if you do download anything
so she can continue to

create and share with all of us!

And here are some previews of the
most recent offerings from Paulette at
CREATE WITH TLC

Thursday, September 16, 2010

CHOOSE TO PRAY BOOKMARK FREEBIE PRINTABLE

I used both wordart and digistamp by

Paulette at Create with TLC

to create this bookmark.

There is a visual of it as well as the

downloadable JPG file for your

personal use.

Digistamp is HERE

Just right click on the above image and

tell it to open in a new tab.

Then save it to your computer.

REMEMBER: PERSONAL USE ONLY

Smuggles,

RhondaSue

Friday, September 10, 2010

BLESSINGS ABOUND despite setbacks!

Hello and hugs to everyone! This has been an amazing time in my life. I never expected things to go the way they have, but I do believe GOD IS GOOD and all will be good in the end! My girlfriend's favorite phrase for me lately is "This too shall pass!"

I had my gastric bypass surgery on August 18th. I was released and sent home on August 22nd. I have to admit it was difficult at first. The thought of trying to swallow anything was not fun, but finally was able to get into the swing of things and was doing so well! Then, a huge speed bump hit me! A severe case of gastroenteritis! My stomach was so nauseous ~ I couldn't hardly lift my head off the pillow! The diarrhea was unending and relentless despite the fact that I literally was only living on the few sips of water I managed to swallow! I had a doctor appt to get the staples removed and that happened to be the 4th day of all of this. He sent me to a GI Doctor. This doctor suggested I go through the emergency room, get admitted and receive IV Fluids for the next 24 hours and I would be a whole new person! I could only dream it be that easy! But, not for me! I was finally admitted and in my room late that day. The next two days were so miserable that I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy (if I had any!) The vomitting had started and smells of any kind were so horrible that I couldn't even handle someone walking down the hall with perfume on! But Sunday finally hit ... 5th day of this hospital stay ... and I felt like a whole new person! I was sent home that night and told "things will get better slowly but surely!".

Today I am still struggling to gain strength and drive, but I am slowly getting there. INCH BY INCH IT IS A CINCH! That is my new motto! I must do things calculated and planned as well as slow for safety. I am still under lifting restrictions and need to sleep in an elevated position for a few more weeks. But all in all, every day is a bit better and I accomplish a bit more than the day before. I am now driving again... that was a huge accomplishment, in my opinion!

I really want to thank all of you that have said prayers, sent notes, and shown support and encouragement! I covet every one of them so much! GOD IS GOOD and prayer/faith in numbers causes miracles! THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!

SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Just Letting You Know

I really have been "torn" on whether or not to bring this up on my blog. However, I have decided that I really should just so that those of you that follow me don't think I've thrown in the towel or fallen off the face of the earth.

I am having surgery this month. It is scheduled for August 18th. Since my father-in-law lives with us and we take care of him, I am having some apprehensive feelings about this whole thing because I am going to be basically "out of commission" for anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks after the surgery. That leaves quite a load of responsibility on my husband and youngest daughter. After that 2 - 8 week time period, I still have a lot of adjustments and life changes going on. The surgery I'm having is an RNY. So it is major surgery and major changes!

I will pop in from time to time to update, but there won't be many creations to share for at least a month. Bear with me and know that I am not quitting the computer crafting ... it is my sanity! I just need to take a leave of absence for a short time. I appreciate your understanding and any prayers for healing and such are appreciated! Thank you!!

SMUGGLES to you all
RhondaSue

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

COLORING CHALLENGE

Paulette at Create with TLC

has posted a coloring contest...

Use the image as seen in the

preview and simply COLOR!

I did mine digitally...

This was fun!

Monday, July 26, 2010

NEW TLC CLUB COMING...

Don't miss out on this club!

Paulette never lets us down...

she always provides so many

wonderful images to

work/play with!

CREATE WITH TLC

Saturday, July 10, 2010

BRIDAL SHOWER FAVORS

I have been busy busy busy trying to get

some Bridal Shower Favors done for some

very close family friends. Their son is

getting married in December, however,

because of school, work and life issues,

it is tricky getting everything arranged
and accomplished since he lives in
Illinois, but is getting married in Florida
and his bride-to-be has been living
in another state and soon to be
back in Florida (I believe)...

At any rate, the mom of the groom has

asked if I wanted to help with the shower

and I jumped at it! Their son is 7 weeks

older exactly than our oldest is. Our son

and their son grew up playing together!
So, their son calls us Aunt and Uncle
and vice-versa! We are really blessed
to have such great friends in our lives!
We love them all dearly and would do
ANYTHING for them!

I am honored to be able to help
out with the wedding too...
It is a great feeling to know the kids
want us involved with their

wedding plans!

Here is a picture of all of the favors I
have made. Some are going to be
used at the Rehearsal Dinner and
some at the Bridal Shower ...
but there will maybe be more

to come too...
this is just what I've gotten

done as of today!

This is a preview of the item
#2 above...

the candle favor

This is the poem card inside the box.

You can click on it to have it open

full size to read and save for your

personal use if you'd like.

Here is the rolled candy.

These are Breathsavers/MINTS.

Again, you can click to open the label

and save to your own computer for

personal use if you'd like.

The one I used was personalized

with the Bride and Groom names.

The one you will get if you want

is NOT personallized.

SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

HOW TO COLOR PASTA

Today is NATIONAL MACARONI DAY...

Who knew?? Not me... wow............

Look what I found over at
SKIP TO MY LOU

How fun does this look?
My daughter would have had so much
fun with this years ago...
wonder if I could talk a 12 year old into

doing this for her 13th Birthday Party
next month! ... Don't think so,
but it would be fun!

Smuggles,

RhondaSue

CREATE WITH TLC...amazing freebies!!!

RUN....

DO NOT STOP...

do not walk...

do not pass go...

GET OVER TO

CREATE WITH TLC

and see some amazing freebies as well

as links to her store for some more fantastic

art/creations!

NEW FREEBIE FOR EVERY NEW MEMBER

Paulette at CREATE w TLC

is offering a new freebie for

every single new member up to

400!!!!!!!

Come on everyone!

She has some fabulous goodies!

You won't regret signing in as

a member over there....

CHECK IT OUT!

CREATE WITH TLC

Smuggles,

RhondaSue

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

FREE PATRIOTIC SET BY CUPCAKE SPRINKLES

I love this set so much I had to

share it here and send ya'll on

over to

CUPCAKE SPRINKLES

to snag it up for your holiday fun!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

SUMMER THEME CANDY BAR WRAPPER

This is a hershey candy bar wrapper

printable for you to enjoy...

CREDITS:

Donna's Digital Designs

Layered frame plus papers

You're Way Cool

and

Summer Word Art

by Paulette at Create with TLC

Template and Layout

CraftymumzCreations

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Smuggles,

RhondaSue

EARLY WORM ... PIZZA GREETING CARD PRINTABLE FREEBIE

I enjoyed creating this card!

I wanted to use "pizza" colors

so the colors are pretty vivid!

Credits for elements used:

WILLIE WORM
Laurie at Doodle Pantry

He was a limited time freebie and will

be in the store June 26. The link

above shows a tutorial on how you

can color him. It is a great tutorial

that can be used for other images too!

BOTH WA:
Paulette at Create with TLC

Paulette has some amazing word art

freebies as well as digi-stamps.
She is in three store locations as well,

all linked on her blog.
Don't miss out on her creativity!

PIZZA:
misc element from yahoo group shares

TEMPLATE & LAYOUT:

RhondaSue at

CraftymumzCreations

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Smuggles,

RhondaSue

Saturday, June 19, 2010

FATHERS DAY CARD PRINTABLE FREEBIES

The previews here are reduced in size by 50%.

Downloads are JPG files.

These are Legal Sized cards all free for your use.

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SMUGGLES,

RhondaSue

Thursday, June 10, 2010

PATRIOTIC NAPKIN HOLDER PRINTABLE FREEBIE

Template and Elements by:
Create with TLC

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Hugs

RhondaSue

PATRIOTIC HERSHEY BAR WRAPPER PRINTABLE FREEBIE

Template and Elements by:

CREATE WITH TLC

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HUGS
RhondaSue

PATRIOTIC DOOR HANGER PRINTABLE FREEBIE

Template and Elements from:

CREATE WITH TLC

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Hugs

RhondaSue

Thursday, June 3, 2010

SYMPATHY/MEMORIAL CARD project

I had taken many pictures of my family

when we were all together for my
Grandma's funeral in October 2009.
I finally got them developed!
I am putting them together into

those $1.00 books you can pick up at

Walmart. But even though the cover
was a pretty pink flower (pink was
one of Grandma's favorite colors),
it wasn't what I felt was appropriate
for the cover of these pictures.

So, I took the memorial card that was
at the funeral home and scanned them
into my computer. I made a cover
and inside cover of two of the panels
in the card. The back cover insert is
the personal information

(birthdate and deathdate) that I won't
be sharing here, but it is included
in my finished projects.
These books are being made as

gifts of love for my mom and her four

siblings... all 5 children to my
Grandma! A couple of them
requested copies of the photos,
but to just sent photos seemed so

impersonal to me. So I'm putting
together a special gift for each
of them by doing this.

You may click on these pictures to open
them larger and save them for your
own project if you'd like...
These are both sized to be in the cover
of a photo album that holds 4x6 photos.

NOTE: this is larger by a tad bit than
the 4x6 pockets for the photos...