Suddenly Artistic

2011-05-02T07:34:00.003-04:00

for today...

outside my window... gorgeous sunshine!
i am thinking... may already? where did april go?
i am thankful for... e-mail to stay connected with friends and not having to wait for the mailman.
i am wearing... white jeans and a new white and gray tee.
i am going... to finish cleaning up the office this week.
i am currently reading... silent in the moor by deanna raybourn
i am hoping... my son makes good choices...
on my mind... my niece coming to visit in a few days.
pondering these words... "never regret. if it's good, it's great. if it's bad, it's experience" -v. holt-
from the kitchen... slices of toast with raspberry jam and a big mug of coffee.
around the house... pretty much in order after a bbq weekend.
one of my favorite things... homemade frozen margaritas made by my husband.
i'm creating... frames and more masks.
a few plans for the rest of the week... buy may birthday presents & mother's day gift for mom.
from my lens:

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

my latest layouts:
(click on images for list of credits)

here's what i have for you today:

grungy masks vol.1

download here

some of the latest products at o'scraps which i like:

thanks for dropping by to take a look. have a super fabulous week!

2011-03-28T10:44:00.000-04:00

for today...

outside my window... 89°f and muggy- feeling like summer already!

i am thinking... a little over two months of school left.

i am thankful for... my dogs - constant friends and companions.

i am wearing... shorts, tank top, walking shoes, cap & ipod.

i am going... stick to my walking routine.

i am currently reading... the 9th judgement by james patterson

i am hoping... gustavo finishes school with good grades.

on my mind... having my son away for 5 weeks during the summer months. :(

pondering these words... "we can't plan life. all we can do is be available for it" -l.hill-

from the kitchen... coffee from my new coffee maker.

around the house... my dogs watching the squirrels out in the yard.

one of my favorite things... wednesdays when i get to watch 'survivor', 'modern family' and 'american idol' together with my son.

i'm creating... new word art.

a few plans for the rest of the week... get at least 2 things done from the to-do list!

from my lens:

love to listen to my son play the guitar...

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

my latest layouts:
(click on images for list of credits)

a new word art freebie: documenting today

download here

again, many thanks to you all for your kind emails, concerns about my health and good wishes.
i have nothing but love for my blog readers and really appreciate your comments, photos, stories and inspiration.
it's nice to get to know something about you & the emails and comments always make my day! keep them coming!

have a fantastic week touched with sunshine and happiness!

2011-03-07T08:13:00.000-05:00

for today...

outside my window... sunny and blue skies once again!

i am thinking... spring recess is around the corner.

i am thankful for... for a fun weekend with family.

i am wearing... shorts, t-shirt, cap, walking shoes. (going for a walk soon)

i am going... slightly crazy with so many things to do.

i am currently reading... art at the speed of light by pam carriker

i am hoping... to embrace change as it comes.

on my mind... i should stop obsessing, worrying & over-analysing everything and remembering more that the universe never lets me down.

pondering these words... 'all the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. -h.ellis-

from the kitchen... the lingering smell of coffee.

around the house... listening to the foo-fighters.

one of my favorite things... 'envy me' perfume by gucci

i'm creating... some digital layouts.

a few plans for the rest of the week... make plans for spring recess, call cable company, edit photos...

from my lens:

some really gorgeous days here in miami...

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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a couple of layouts from last week:

i had a lot of fun creating these templates- hope you like them too.

hello spring templates:

download all 4 .psd files here.

have a fabulous week everyone!

2011-02-28T08:25:00.000-05:00

for today...

outside my window... a glorious february morning with blue skies and warm temperatures.

i am thinking... where did february go?

i am thankful for... being able to afford healthcare.

i am wearing... navy yoga pants, white tee and flip-flops.

i am going... to go for a long walk...

i am currently reading... drums of autumn by diana gabaldon

i am hoping... my lab tests and scan will come back with good news.

on my mind... love having plans but also having some down time!

pondering these words... 'obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal' -h.ford-

from the kitchen... oatmeal with fat free milk, dried cherries and almonds.

around the house... things need to be picked up.... as usual after a weekend.

one of my favorite things... florida winters... so lucky to live here.

i'm creating... a calendar for mom.

a few plans for the rest of the week... pay bills, run errands, go for more lab work, walk and take pictures!

from my lens:

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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hello everyone! i've been a stranger to my blog lately, haven't posted, created or share anything with you guys. i guess i have been a bit depressed (?) and not feeling 100% ok health wise. hopefully i'll start feeling better soon and i can resume my routine.

here's my february assignment for the 'one little word' workshop:

another one of my pages was published in the april 2011 issue of somerset digital studio. yay!!

some of the pages created since i was here last:

and yes! a new freebie too!

hope you like it!

moments word art:

download here.

take care and have a fabulous week!

2011-01-25T09:19:00.000-05:00

for today...

outside my window...a few clouds and light rain.

i am thinking... how warm the weather was all during the past week.

i am thankful for... every day.

i am wearing... my usual... jeans, t-shirt and flats.

i am going... to definitely start walking and exercising this week... for sure!

i am currently reading... 'winter sea' by susana kearsley and re-reading 'voyager' by diana gabaldon.

i am hoping... my husband does not travel too often this year.

on my mind... my 'little word' for this year... release.

pondering these words... 'when it's dark enough, you can see the stars' -c.a. beard-

from the kitchen... oatmeal with dried cherries, cranberries and almonds.

around the house... back to the old routine and therefore all is quiet.

one of my favorite things... an unplanned day to do whatever i want.

i'm creating... a photo book.

a few plans for the rest of the week... i for sure have more than a few! talk to college advisor, sat tutoring for my son, grocery shopping, start getting together all papers for tax day, doctor's appointment, take car for service....etc...etc....

from my lens:

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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sorry i've been a terrible blogger i was supposed to post this yesterday but life does get in the way sometimes and time just seems to have been flying by with so many things on my plate right now... but i promise, i've been a better mom and wife because of this... ;)

i guess one major event in our lives this year will be helping my son with the college process....he is on 11th grade (seems that it was only yesterday that i was driving him to kindergarten... *sigh*)

and believe or not, he has to start it soon which means filling applications from his choice of schools, taking required tests, getting letters of recommendations, finishing his social work hours, visit to schools, ...etc....etc... which means i have to help a lot to make sure he's doing all that is necessary...

he's decided to go to music school.... and i often wonder if a 16 year old really knows what he wants to do for the rest of his life.... i'm crossing my fingers he makes good decisions.

anyway, that's one of the things on my mind right now besides all the other things i want or have to do too. i did manage to create a few layouts and i'm happy with the results. take a look:

i have no idea what it's happening to blogger but i just could not link my images to my gallery for list of credits. if interested please visit my gallery at o'scraps.

ninascraps is back with a kit perfect for valentine's day layouts and/or cards:

and with valentine's day only a few weeks away i created a new word art freebie for you to use on your cards or layouts. i do hope you enjoy it and would love to see how you use it, leave a link or send me an e-mail and i might even feature your project here.

love word art

download here.

have a fabulous and creative week!

2011-01-10T19:14:00.000-05:00

for today... jan 10, 2011

outside my window...already dark outside but clear skies and cool temperatures.

i am thinking... way too much as always!

i am thankful for... the company of books during a weekend by myself.

i am wearing... blue jeans, white long sleeve tee & gray all stars

i am going... to start walking and exercising again this week.

i am currently reading... 'winter sea' by susana kearsley.

i am hoping... i can accomplish lots of new projects this year - one at a time...

on my mind... my son studies.

pondering these words... ' courage does not always roar. sometimes is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying,'i will try again tomorrow' -anonymous-

from the kitchen... roasted chicken with potatoes and other veggies.

around the house... no more christmas decorations around!

one of my favorite things... to walk around barefoot in my house.

i'm creating... memories.

a few plans for the rest of the week... start working on a very long to-do list! yikes!

from my lens:

restless night

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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remember my last post? about the one word resolution? well, my dear friend helen found a fabulous project for us to participate in this year: one little word, an online class taught by ali edwards with a once a month assignment including some great creative prompts.

the purpose is to make something more tangible with your chosen word and a way to keep it on your mind throughout the year. wonderful idea, isn't it? for more info you can visit the big picture classes blog.

check out my cover page:

and my january prompt card page:

i felt like working on something i haven't done in a while so for this week's freebie i have a layered template:

template #14:

download here.

stay safe and have a fantastic week!

A one word resolution

2011-01-03T08:42:00.002-05:00

for today... jan 3, 2011

outside my window... an overcast sky but glad to see gorgeous palm trees again!!

i am thinking... how hard it was to wake up early today!!

i am thankful for... such a wonderful trip and being back home safely.

i am wearing... my favorite comfy navy pants and a white buddha t-shirt

i am going... to enjoy being home today.

i am currently reading... 'winter sea' by susana kearsley.

i am hoping... to scrap and catch up on my blogs!

on my mind... my new year's resolution.

pondering these words... 'you leave all habits behind by starting out with the thought, i release the need for this in my life' -w. dyer

from the kitchen... my favorite coffee and a couple of toast with raspberry jam.

around the house... piles of winter clothes waiting to be washed.

one of my favorite things... my dad's characteristics so evident in my son.

i'm creating... this blog post.

a few plans for the rest of the week... scrap, grocery shopping, take down christmas tree, take winter coats to the cleaners, laundry and more laundry.

from my lens: thought i show you a few of the photos from my trip

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hi! hope you had a wonderful new year's celebration and a-not-to-hectic holiday season. hope that 2011 is to a great start for all of you. my ski vacation was fun and full of snow!!! the guys had a terrific time skiing and my sister in law and i got to do a bit of shopping, much relaxing and some catching up with golden globes nominated movies!

i don't know about you, but i have always like making new year's resolutions since i find they make me focus on things i really want to do and/or achieve and it is a way to mark the beginning of the year and the changes that it symbolizes.

talking about it over dinner some nights ago, i decided to pick only one word to guide me into action throughout the year, one word to inspire me in a bigger way, one word which resonates with me and keep me focus. but it had to be only one word - one to set the tone for the new year.

after giving it a bit of thought and pondering on some words that inspire me, i decided to pick: release.

this word might imply the release of fear, control, stress, clutter, doubts, worries, judgment about my own self, toxic relationships, bad habits....etc.

having this more broader word will allow me the opportunity to release and let go on a more extensive way and not so limited as if, for example, i would have chosen the resolution to only release stress.
one big word I can carry with me all year long and which has the power to relate to different areas of my life.

if you would pick one word, what would your word be?

here's my page to document my 2011 resolution:

this gorgeous non-photo page by my dear friend helen:

and a freebie to help you pick a word and create a new year's resolution layout.

'set the tone' word art

download here

please feel free to share your word here or if you want me to add extra words to another set of word art, let me know!

happy new year!!! wishing it is filled with new hope, new joy and wonderful new beginnings!!!

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2010-12-27T12:53:00.000-05:00

for today... dec 27, 2010

outside my window... snow, snow and more snow!

i am thinking... would love to go to the movie theater.

i am thankful for... safe plane trips!

i am wearing... black jeans, black turtleneck, gray sweater, scarf and uggs.

i am remembering... so many nice phone calls from christmas day.

i am going... shopping & sightseeing today.

i am currently reading... winter sea by susanna kearsley

i am hoping... boys return safe from skiing today.

on my mind... my doggies back home.

pondering these words... 'once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen' -emerson-

from the kitchen... no cooking while on vacation! ...ready to go out for breakfast.

around the hotel... tv is on... otherwise all quiet.

one of my favorite things... hot cocoa topped with marshmallows.

i'm creating... joy!

a few plans for the rest of the week... take photos, relax and enjoy my vacation.

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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hi everybody! just a quick post today from the beautiful ski resort at deer valley, utah.

i'm having a fabulous time, sightseeing, relaxing and probably eating a bit too much too! hope you had a wonderful christmas and are enjoying the holiday season.

here's some word art i managed to finish the night before my trip.

repeated lines: "reflections and resolutions"

enjoy!

download here.

have a fabulous week, best wishes for a prosperous new year and may all your seasons be bright!

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2010-12-13T07:45:00.011-05:00

for today... dec.13

outside my window... crisp cool temperatures and wonderful blue skies

i am thinking... only 12 days till christmas.

i am thankful for... good memories and happy moments.

i am wearing... my ever so soft pj's and crocs.

i am remembering... christmases past.

i am going... on my ski trip this coming saturday.

i am currently reading... january's issue of oprah's magazine

i am hoping... for plenty of snow at the ski resort.

on my mind... my family back home in el salvador.

pondering these words... "luck is believing you're lucky" -t. williams-

from the kitchen... coffee... too early for anything else.

around the house... christmas decorations all in place.

one of my favorite things... spending quiet weekends at home.

i'm creating... a list of new word art ideas.

a few plans for the rest of the week... hair cut, finish wrapping christmas presents, get dog food, pack bags, post office...

one picture to share...

rufus (1999-2010)

i'll miss you faithful friend.

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from the digi-scrapping world:

check out these 2 wonderful christmas kits from o'scraps:

sue cumming's 52 inspirations {2010}

sue's store

ho.ho.ho by ninascraps:

nina's store

my pages from last week:

and yes, i do have a freebie this week! not word art as usual but some frames.

hope you like them.

mini postage stamp frames:

download here.

i'll be leaving for my trip this saturday but will have a little something for you next week too so don't forget to stop by to grab a new freebie.

take care, stay safe and have an awesome week!

2010-11-30T17:14:00.001-05:00

for today...nov 30! can you believe it?

outside my window... gorgeous afternoon with comfortable weather.

i am thinking... christmas.

i am thankful for... things that make me laugh out loud.

i am wearing... jeans, white t-shirt and red all stars.

i am remembering... the long talks with my sister.

i am going... to catch up on my christmas shopping this week.

i am currently reading... re-reading 'dragonfly in amber' by d.gabaldon.

i am hoping... to finish some small remodeling project to my breakfast nook.

on my mind... christmas songs.

noticing that... it is going to be a busier week of what i had thought.

pondering these words... 'let what you love, be what you do' rumi

from the kitchen... chicken tacos for dinner tonight!

around the house... christmas ornaments still in boxes.

one of my favorite things... a quiet house and some creative time.

i'm creating... photo albums.

a few plans for the rest of the week... scrap, put up christmas tree, movie on friday, shopping and more shopping.

one picture to share...

wild natural swamps near sanford - taken from airboat

hi everyone!
i couldn't make here on monday but did not want the week to go by without a new post.
i had the most wonderful time visiting my sister and getting to spend time with my mom.
we had a traditional thanksgiving dinner but with the turkey prepared in salvadoran style. the salvadoran version of roast turkey has a wide variety of spices, tomatoes, prunes and raisins that are roasted along with the turkey in the roasting pan. this tasty mixture is then simmered and served as a rich sauce to accompany the turkey. yum!
and yes, we had plenty of leftovers which we ate as turkey sandwiches with some sauce poured over them.

hope you had a great thanksgiving holiday and are having a great start of the holiday season.
christmas isn't very far away and therefore i got a lot of things to be done.
i didn't have time to scrap while away but i did managed to create a freebie! hope you enjoy it.

christmas stamps

download here

ok, i'm off to walk my doggies and hopefully come back later to my little studio and fill it with pixels and some happy tunes!

happy tuesday and a fabulous week to you all!

2010-11-22T07:57:00.000-05:00

for today...

outside my window... overcast skies but wonderful cool temperatures.

i am thinking... thanksgiving.

i am thankful for... having my mom here for a few days.

I am wearing... jeans, black long sleeve t-shirt & red all stars.

i am remembering... to take camera with me at all times - keep missing great shots!

I am going... to go and spend thanksgiving weekend in orlando.

i am currently reading... still on 'dragonfly in amber' by diana gabaldon.

i am hoping... to have a fabulous time at my sister's.

on my mind... so many things to do from now until christmas.

noticing that... change is most definitively the only certain thing in life.

pondering these words... the ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. - h. hofmann-

from the kitchen... scrambled eggs with goat cheese and shallots over a thick slice of bread.

around the house... the smell of christmas from some decorative fragrance potpourri.

one of my favorite things... special dates and get togethers.

i'm creating... new layouts - no restrictions.

a few plans for the rest of the week... buy presents for my sister and her family in orlando, wrap gifts, pack my bags and leave thing tidy here at home.

one picture to share...

love my pink all-stars

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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from the didi-scrapping world:

a gorgeous new collaboration kit by taylormade designs & biograffiti

my pages from last week:

i am super busy running around trying to accomplish a bunch of things before my weekend trip to orlando but also enjoying having my mom here for a visit.

some changes also going on in my life right now regarding scrapping duties but feeling relaxed after having struggled with the decision for a while.

hope you all have a very wonderful thanksgiving holiday!

stay safe.

For today...

2010-11-15T07:58:00.000-05:00

FOR TODAY... nov 15, 2020

outside my window... bright sunshine and cooler temperatures! i'm happy!

i am thinking... i've done a lot of blog hopping this week.

i am thankful for... across the miles friends.

I am wearing... an extra lb. from all i ate yesterday!!

I am going to... get ideas for the Christmas tree.

i am currently reading... re-reading 'dragonfly in amber' by diana gabaldon

i am hoping... my mom gets to visit me this month.

on my mind... the holidays.

noticing that... life is so much sweeter when you take time to stop and smell the roses!

pondering these words... ' when i am anxious it is because i am living in the future. when i am depressed it is because i am living in the past. -unknown-

from the kitchen... a big, big mug of hot vanilla coffee and a toasted english muffin with raspberry jam.

around the house... after any weekend some serious cleaning is in order.

one of my favorite things... jokes among friends that have lasted for years!

a few plans for the rest of the week... plant the new pansies, grocery shopping, exercise ...and scrap of course!

one picture to share...

you can join the simple woman's daybook where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

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hello everyone!

you probably noticed that i started the opening of the post with the 'snippets of life' once again. yes! they're back! i have missed writing the list. i find it makes me pay attention to the thoughts going through my mind, to be thankful for my daily blessings and to enjoy the little things!

anyway, hope you had a wonderful weekend. can you believe only 2 weeks 'till thanksgiving? before we know it christmas and the new year will be here!!!

i got a new freebie for you. some thanksgiving tags to use with either your fall/autumn or thanksgiving layouts.

download here

i love sandrine's page with this new freebie:

last week pages:

thanks for stopping by once again. have a wonderful and creative week!

Happy iDSD 2010!!

2010-11-05T18:07:00.003-04:00

choo choo!!
welcome to my stop on the mscraps blog train!!

i am sure you'll love all the gorgeous freebies the fabulous designers and the mscraps creative team have created just for you in order to celebrate international digital scrapbooking day!

here's my contribution:

download here

please keep in mind that we are all on different time zones so our posts may not all be available at the same time. if you don't see the next freebie up on the designer's/ct's blogs, just check a little later to grab it up!

if you are wondering where to head next...... head over to patti's blog to get your next freebie!

if you just stumbled into my blog right now, are lost or stuck, the first stop of the blog train is at the mscraps forum here where you can also find the full list of 'stations'.

and of course...some pages from this week:

thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy all the gifts from the blog train and please remember to leave all designers some love!
have fun!

Sale!!!!

2010-11-04T17:01:00.000-04:00

ready to go shopping?

sue cummings is retiring some products and you can save up to 80% off the original prices!

check it out:

click on images to go to the store

ninascraps designs is also having a wonderful sale:

her latest kit:

stop by o'scraps join the chat, participate in some fun games, get freebies and pick up some wonderful goodies too!!!

o'scraps store

hope you can join the fun!

Sale!!!!

2010-11-02T17:54:00.000-04:00

idsd sale at mscraps!

{international} digital scrapbooking day is this saturday but mscraps is starting the celebration early with a fabulous sale!!!

the whole store is 30% off from nov 3rd until nov 7th!

click on image to go to mscraps store

some of my pages from this week:

happy shopping!!