Suzy's Crafts

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Stepping Stones! Happy Birthday Ethan!!

Welcome! You should have come from Shawnee and if not, please start back at Melissa so you don't miss any of the fabulous projects and stories.

This blog hop is for Ethan. Ethan has been through so much in his 3 years that it is only fitting that we wish him a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I was lucky to meet Ethan and Melissa during a very low and difficult time in theirs lives. It was last year, the day after Christmas, that Ethan was transferred to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and put on a ventilator. I had spoke with Melissa through crafting and when I found out she was so close by and going through such a trying time, I went down to the hospital to see if there was anything I could do.

Through many sleepless nights spent worrying, crying and just sitting in the hospital room, we became fast friends. Melissa is such a strong and wonderful woman.

Although my first meeting with Ethan was him on a ventilator it was not until over a month later that I really got to meet and see the real Ethan. Watching him progress from that little boy so sick and helpless laying in the hospital bed, to playing and running in my backyard chasing my girls, was so beautiful and wonderful.

Melissa and Ethan have gone home, but it was a bittersweet day. Happy for them to go home, but they had become such a part of our family, we all miss them so much.Luckily they are not too far away and we keep in touch via phone and fb. I just love hearing Ethan saying hello and I love you on the phone. It is so special.

So here is to you big guy! I love you too and hope you have the best birthday after and many many many more to come!

We do have a few Generous Sponsors for you all today!

CREATIVEKUTS ...5 WINNERS WILL RECIEVE $5.00 In free files!

Sherri Baldy Stamps- Is giving away 3 Digi Stamps

Monica Scrapstreasures- Giving away 6 flowers and Ribbons

In order To be eligible to WIN you Must Comment on EVERYONES BLOGS and FOLLOW ALL THREE SPONSOR's BLOG and please THANK THEM!

Melissa Pinter http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Haidee - http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com

Shelly - http://myscrapandstamphouse.blogspot.com

Scrappin Madge - http://www.thescrappinlounge.com

Madison -  http://ifeeltheloveproject.blogspot.com/

CallyAnn - http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com

Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

Sue-Ann- http://Suzyssimplecrafts.blogspot.com

Friday, November 9, 2012

Thanks for stopping by the Autumn Blessings Blog Hop. You should have come from Tricia if not, please jump back to Lisa so you don't miss any of the fabulous projects along the way.

I am so excited to be a part of this Hop with this wonderful group of ladies. A big Thank you goes to Lisa for putting this together. :)

This is the time of year where everything seems to get so chaotic and everyone is rushing here and there to make sure you have the perfect Holiday season. You start out so excited but by the time you are done and the Holidays arrive, you are so exhausted, stressed and are glad its over.

I am truly blessed to have a wonderful family. My children are by no means perfect and they drive me crazy many times...okay, more often than not. :) But this is the time of year they all gather to go to the Halloween Fest at the local amusement park, Pumpkin Patch, Thanksgiving or even Black Friday Shopping. These are our yearly traditions they expect and love.

Now as they grow, they bring their significant others and children. Its funny when we show up at the pumpkin patch with a group of 10-15 and only 2 or 3 are children, because even their friends, my "other" children come to be part of our family traditions. But I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I love them all and with the recent unexpected loss of a loved one, it reminds me how much I am truly blessed and during the next few weeks and months, I'm going to remember to stop and enjoy these blessings as time they passes so quickly. I'll also hug them each a little tighter because you just never know what tomorrow might bring.

So for my project I have made a mini book that highlights one of our Fall excursions to a local amusement park. I hope to make more of these little memory books to keep the memories close at hand after the holidays have passed and I am stressed out. :)

For my Project, I used

Best Creations Hello Fall 6X6 paper

Assorted Stickles

Zutter Bind it all Book Covers

Various Buttons, brads, flowers, ribbon and embellishments from my stash.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Now head on over to the fabulous Melissa to see what wonderful project she has created!

And if you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up.

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

3. Maria ~ http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com/

4. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

5. Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

6. Christine- http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

7. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com/

8. LLuvia http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/

9. Pam http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/

10. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

11. Paula http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/

12. Pam (Mama LoveBug) - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

13. Rebecca~ http://blog.scrapprincess.com/

14. Tricia http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

15. Suzy's Crafts - http://suzyssimplecrafts.blogspot.com/ ->

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16. Melissa http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/ ->

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

"UnBOOlievable" Blog Hop 10/27

I am super excited to be a part of this Hop!! First things first, to make sure you are in the right place, you should have come from Tricia. If not, please start at Lisa's page so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

I know I have been a major slacker on my blog recently. Due to some medical issues, I have been MIA. But things are looking up and I am so thrilled to be a part of this Blog Hop with a great group of ladies :). I'm so glad you have been hopping with us and had a chance to see all the beautiful projects. Please sit back and just enjoy yourselves.

Halloween is the 2nd biggest decorating holiday at our house. (Christmas is the first) My husband loves doing woodwork and makes beautiful decorations for our yard. He sets everything up the first weekend of October and it takes the entire day. Also, every year, he removes an item and adds something new he has made. Families come every year to get their pictures taken. It is a fun and friendly family atmosphere.

The pictures below were taken during daylight hours, but at night, there are spotlights to highlight the monsters. Some of them light up, some have moving parts and then there are always the bubble fog machines that the kids love to pop the bubbles and see the smoke.

The eyes in this monster glow.

This teeter totter actually moves up and down.

Don't miss the Headless Horseman towards the back!

And here is my project. A Halloween layout with my two granddaughters standing in front of the big Green monster. I used the Cricut Celebrate with a Flourish Cart on this project. This is one of my favorite carts. :) Then added some cute cut outs my friend Kat gave me over a year ago!! Added a little bling and some fabric monsters and voila! I am happy happy with my project and had a lot of fun making it.