Monday Musings

Musings on a Monday brought to you by Regina Brett:

• If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
• Envy is a waste of time.  You already have all you need.
• The best is yet to come....

This is Holly's 7th birthday party - the chocolate lab is Humprhey, and the Retriever is Samba.  And yes, that's a doggy birthday cake iced with Peanut Butter & doggy popcorn!!  Yes, we've gone mad!
 
Have a happy day!

 

Karen

Regina Brett

I haven't posted any of Regina Bretts Life Lessons for a while, so here's some food for thought on a Friday:

• Your children get only one childhood.

........But that doesn't mean they get off doing the chores!!! (that/s me, not Regina Brett!)

• All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

........your friends, your family, your pet, chocolate!!

• Get outside everyday.  Miracles are waiting everywhere.

....ah, this is one I truly believe.   Look on the bright side, and miracles & good things will find you.

Holly wearing Lana's school hat.  And not overly impressed by it!

I  like all of these.    Hope you do too.

Happy Friday.
Karen

Relax......

This picture was taken when we visited Wildlife World over the summer.   It just popped up on my screen saver and it's so cute I had to share.

I thought it might be appropriate to add some more from Regina Brett while I'm here:

• Believe in miracles
• Don't audit life.  Show up and make the most of it now.
• Growing old beats the alternative..........dying young.

Happy Friday!
Karen

Thoughts for the Day

As the weeks slide on by, don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.

Here's Regina Brett:

• What other people think of you is none of your business.
• Time heals almost everything.  Give time time.
• However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Enjoy your week!

Thursday's Thoughts

As we move through our days - I should say fly through! - here's something deep and meaningful to consider from Regina Brett.....

• Frame every so-called disaster with these words, "In five years, will this matter?"
• Always choose life.
• Forgive everyone everything.

Ummm, tricky, but it gets ya thinkin'

Karen

Wear Purple

Regina Brett's life's lessons for today:

• Over prepare, then go with the flow.
• Be eccentric now.  Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
• No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

Holly, being eccentric in a skateboard helmet!

My life's lesson for today......craft!  You'll be glad you did!

Karen

Thoughts for the Day

Here's Regina's Brett's next life's lessons:

• It's never too late to have a happy childhood.  But the second one is up to you and no one else.
• When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
• Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save it for a special occasion.  Today is special.

Happy pondering!

Karen

Thoughts for the Day

While you're going about your business today, consider Regina Brett's perspective on the world:

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  Take a deep breath.  It calms the mind.
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  Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
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  Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

And have a super day!

Karen

Words of Wisdom

I realised that we haven't heard from Regina Brett lately, so here's another 3 of her life's lessons.

• Don't compare your life to others.  You have no idea what their journey is all about.
• If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
• Everything can change in the blink of an eye.  But don't worry, God never blinks.

Now, back to what I'm up to.   I haven't been blogging because I've been crafting!   I've actually had some birthdays, and of course, Mothers Day, so I've been quite busy making cards but also, I found myself with some "extra" time (not really, I just didn't do any cleaning!), so I made some gorgeous presents.   I'm thinking of a new angle to my business that may incorporate some of my ideas, but it's early days so I'll get to that another time.

Just to add some colour, here's a picture I made for my nephew's bedroom.   I haven't actually seen his room which was recently redecorated but my sister-in-law sent a pic and I did the best I could.  Let me know what you think.  I love comments!

I've used the Just Jawing stamp set with Night of Navy ink, Certainly Celery & Brocade Blue.   The top hat is made with the square & word window punches.  For the background, I wanted to recreate the quilt cover so I used Kraft cardstock and dropped blobs of watered down reinker from a great height out of my aqua painter.   On reflection, I wish I'd changed the white mount to a black one because it probably would be more dramatic in the frame.  But it's not a bad effort.   Oh, and I've used Build-a-Brads with certainly celery cardstock that I'd stamped with the old Canvas background stamp - sadly no longer available :-((

I'll be back with more in the next day or two.

Karen

Chocolate

Thought it was time to continue with Regina Brett's wise words, so here's the next 3 life lessons:

• When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
• Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
• It's ok to let your children see you cry.

The first point, made me realise that chocolate is never far from my world (actually, I'm off sweets for 3 weeks, Doctor's orders).  Basically, I'm in a lotta trouble - how will I control my chocolate urge?  I can always opt for the kind that doesn't put weight on, or give me pimples!

Yum!  You've got to admit, it really is a lovely colour.  And all the options, with felt flower accents (Flower Fusion) and ribbon in taffeta or grosgrain, it's so easy to plan your projects when you have such a wonderful array of goodies to feed your cravings!

That said, I think I'll go make something with Chocolate! 

Happy Stampin' crafters!

Karen

Sunday brings Regina Brett

It's Sunday.   This is my day to sleep in!   Ooohhh I looovvve it!   But since you can never have enough of a good thing, here's a few more pearls from Regina Brett:

• Cry with someone.  It's more healing than crying alone.
• It's ok to get angry with God.  He can take it.
• Save for retirement, starting with your first paycheck.

Well, I hope you're not crying today, and I hope you're not angry either.  And if you're about to receive your first paycheck, lucky you, you should be smiling!

Happy, happy, happy Sunday.  Be good to yourself!

Karen

 

It's Hollys day to sleep in too. 

More Regina Brett

Yes, I'm still here!  Just got a little caught up with the old car blowing up and buying the new one!   Anyway, I will post next weeks projects very soon.

Meantime, here's a couple more of Regina Bretts pearls of wisdom:

1. Your job won't take care of you when you're sick.  Your friends and parents will.  Stay in touch.
2. Pay off your credit cards every month.
3. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.

Interestingly, how many of us overlook our relationships when things are busy at work?   I feel very stongly about having a good work/life balance.   No one will remember the long hours you put in at work except for those that really miss you while you're gone - that's right, friends & family.  

Don't overdo it!  And have a great day.

Karen

Other than stamping...

I received an email today from a good friend which included a column written by author and columnist Regina Brett.    I love her "life lessons" so I thought I'd share some of them occasionally.
Here's the first few:
1.  Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2.  When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3.  Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Quite thought provoking, don't you think?   I'm sticking the list on the wall of my studio where I can reflect on it daily.  Saves me a fortune on therapy!!!!   And a few holes in walls.....joking, I don't really punch the walls, just my paper.....hahaha!

Enjoy the rest of your day, wherever you are, whatever you're doing.

Karen