Livin the Surreal Life Baby!!!

this is probably PHOTO OVERLOAD..

more PICS than anyone cares to see..

but i love them.. so love them with me or leave!! hahaha

My dad and his cake

The 'candle blower outer'

Lil MISS THANG and her SHADES...

My baby girl

Jessi is ready to fish and land a BIG ONE with her Barbie pole!

Chloe and Katelyn testing out the canoe.

Yep! this will work.. Now to get it in the lake...

The coolest thing ever!!

a REAL LIFE ICE CREAM TRUCK stopped by..

with calliope music and everything.. the kids all got TREATS.

YUM YUM!!! ice cream treats are FUN!!

A different version of GOING GREEN....

Chocolate covered SWEETNESS.

Rub a dub dub.. 4 kids in a tub.. or a boat!

Trever and I trying to take a pic as he is DRIVING... LOL!

We headed in to our favorite summer hang out.. Melvins...

to meet up with a BUNCH of our friends..

boo.. no pics with alot of them...

i shouldn't have brought such an itty bitty purse

and i would have had room for my camera.

My BAD!!! there's always next time!
Luckily Susan shared a few with me!

Susan and Ashley.... chicks on the loose @ Melvins

My girl Nikki.. had SO much fun chattin with her ...

just love this one. she is a DOLL.

Love these Babes.. Susie Q and Karen

Good Times... Susan, Courtney & Me

so glad we ran into Court and Rachael...

it was fun catchin up and chit chattin!!

ENJOY YOUR SUNDAY..

REMEMBER TO RELAX

AND HAVE SOME FUN!!!

Once Upon a Time...

there was a girl.

and this girl LOVED stamping and scrapping..

so... she made a card.

a shiny warm romantical kind of card..

and it was for a challenge..

and this challenge was found

over on a place that she also loved to frequent..

Splitcoast Stampers {where all the cool kids go!}

anyways.. back to the story....

as much as the girl loved stamping and scrapping..

there was something she loved even MORE..

and this was her dear old DAD..

and this was the day that her daddy was celebrating his birthday..

and not just any birthday...

but his 82ND birthday... so

... there really was no choice in the matter..

the girl wanted to leave the stamping and scrapping behind

and spend the whole day with her very favorite father

and make sure that he had a MAGICAL day!

THE END.

ONCE UPON A TIME

{IC143}
Stamps: Sentiment by Unity Stamp Co.
Paper: DCWV
Ink: Brilliance- Coffee Bean
Accessories: Gold embossing powder, Brads,

eyelets, Vintage gold thread, ribbon- Offray, Old key

GIRL FROM ABOVE STORY.

Pictured with the

BEST DAD IN THE WORLD.

Its a whole new HAIR DO!!

here's my NEW HAIR!

thanks to the Fabulous Robyn Logan from

ROBYN'S NEST

she made it all FRESH AND FUN FOR FALL...

and straight. and colorful. and bangs.

WOO HOO! its been a long time comin..

but Mama's got SASSY hair now kids! ;)

Third Times a CHARM!! HIP HOP!!!

Welcome back to another addition of

UNITY'S HIP HOP THURSDAY!!!

Once again, Angela is offering

a TON of specials and deals...

all for her Unity Lovin Peeps!

HERE is the LOW DOWN!

ONE PENNY for Trifle Sentiments with orders OVER $20.00

{before shipping} ONE SET PER ORDER!

SINGLES.... ONE DAY ONLY!

Present from "It's a Party" - 4.00

Dazzling Departure Butterfly from Butterfly Beauty-2.50

Cheery Santa from Holiday Cheer - $4.00

Vintage Emblems from Vintage Blue Bells - 2.50

Slim Vase from Bouquet of Blessings - 3.00

NEW RELEASE is "Sweet ZZZ's" by Jessica Rose.

YOU ROCK!

{SC191}

This card was made for Roxie's Wednesday Sketch Challenge

Recipe: Paper- Colorbok cardstock, Glitz Design, Misc. black scraps

Stamps- Love is Toxic, Distressed Dots

Ink- Brilliance Pearlescent Orchid & Versa Magic- Midnight Black

Misc- Embossing glitter, frosting- Glitz Design, Brads,

Gem- Walmart, Sewing machine, foam mounting tape

FRIENDLY TREE

{IC142}

This card was made for the Saturday Inspiration Challenge

hosted by SmilynStef featuring Marimekko Umbrellas

Recipe: Paper- Recycled cardstock by K & Co, Crate Paper, KI Lace

Stamps-

Ink- Versa Magic- Ocean Depth, Memories- Brown

Misc- Ribbon-Offray, Gems- Walmart,

Sewing machine- zig zag, foam mounting tape

If you are placing your FIRST ORDER

with Unity Stamp Company

you get a FREE "So & So Loves...." SINGLE

Just write FIRST ORDER in the discount area at the bottom of the page when you order!

As an ADDED BONUS just this week, every order TODAY will receive one of our MYSTERY SURPRISE Stamps..Just our way of SAYING THANK YOU for continued support of Unity!

NOW HOP ON OVER TO CHECK OUT

THE ONE AND ONLY

FABULOUS QUEEN OF FIRST GRADE..

{and one of MY BFF's}

MISS JEN ERICKSON!!

HAPPY HIP HOP DAY!

DRUMROLL.....

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who commented.

You MADE MY DAY with your sweet words!

Stop by any time to see what I'm up to!

and the WINNER IS....

Harley Dee...

CONGRATS GIRL!!

You WIN LITTLE MONSTERS!!!

you can email Angela with your mailing info to claim your prize..

angela@unitystampco.com

put Brooke's Blog Candy Winner in the subject line!

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Harley Dee said... {23rd comment!}
Fantastic mini!!! It's just too cute! I'm totally scraplifting it, if you don't mind :D

heard it thru the grapevine...

that there just might be a little PRIZE over here in WHATEVA-LAND!!!

My turn over at Unity Stamp Company's BLOG

to be in the spot light for a day..

and since Angela is SO generous and sweet...

she is letting me give away some BLOG CANDY!

be sure to leave me a comment and i'll put your name in the drawing for

{LITTLE MONSTERS}

this kit is SO CUTE!

Check out the slide show above to see the mini book i made.

That is just ONE idea... you could do a lot of FUN Halloween projects with it!

Here are a couple little cards to share with you!

FRIENDS FOR LIFE

Created for Design Team Tuesday feature

I used the August Kit of the Month

{REMEMBER HAPPINESS}

stamped and glitter embossed

the butterfly, sentiment and brads.

Simply layered it all up and

popped up the little butterfly

with some foam mounting tape.

Recipe: Paper- Crate paper

Ink- Memories- Brown

Misc.- Embossing glitter, brown glitter, brads

LOVE WAS NEVER PROMISED...

Created for Design Team Tuesday Feature

once again.. I used the August Kit of the Month, Remember Happiness.

Stamped and glitter embossed the sentiment. Stamped it again on red and cut out the heart. Popped it up with some foam mounting tape. Added brads to the corners. Layered it all up... and done! Super EASY.

Recipe: Paper- Misc cardstock scraps, DCWV, Ink- Craft Smart- Chocolate Brown, Misc- Embossing Glitter, Foam Mounting Tape, Brads

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!

I HOPE YOU HAVE A TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!!

GOOD TIMES!

Had a nice relaxing weekend..

not much going on..

home scrapbooking and stamping most of the weekend.

Saturday night we did head over to

Derek & Ellie's little get together

to celebrate their 1st anniversary.

Congrats to them.. and I'm so glad they found each other!

Love them both!!

Good Times... Susan and I

Some of my Girls.. Me with Ashley, Susan & Eryn

Three Amigos.. Me, Ellie and Susan

Trever and I.... not a good pic.. but the only one decent enough!

GOOD TIMES!

{SBSC154}

Scrapbook Sketch Challenge hosted by Sally.

Recipe: Paper- Jenni Bowlin, Crate Paper, Misc. cardstock

Stamps- Good Times by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink- Versa Magic- Midnight black, Dauber Duo- Fresh Green

Misc.- Prisma color pencils, Frosting- Glitz Design, Glitter

CIRCLE OF SUMMER

{IFC04}
Scrapbook Inspiration Challenge hosted by Jennipher.

Choose a layout made by Becky and scraplift.
Becky's Layout

Recipe- Paper- K & Co. Recycled cardstock

Stamps- Sentiments O Simple- Unity Stamp Co.

Ink- Versa Magic- Midnight Black, Cloud White
Misc.- Chipboard sticker, Sewing machine

HOPE YOU HAD A FAB WEEKEND!!!!!!

Hip Hop X 2...

HIP HOP THURSDAY... TAKE TWO!!

We are back again for another FUN filled day of

exciting deals... amazing projects... fabulous give aways

and so much more!! HIP HOP!!!

TOXIC TEAL

This card was made with one of my all time favorite kits.. LOVE IS TOXIC...

I {LOVE} everything about it.. supa cute!

DREAMY PINK

This card features the gorgeous

DREAM TREE

from the retired July Kit of the Month..Growing in Unity..

but guess what???

You can get this TREE and this TREE ALONE as a SINGLE for $5!!

There are 2 other FABULOUS singles that you can pick from as well...

Love Builds A Home ($5 what a DEAL!)

Worn Vintage Clock (for only a *PENNY* with purchase)

DISCOVER

" That beautiful season the Summer! Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape lay as if new, created in all the freshness of childhood. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"

This 12X12 layout was created with the August Kit of the Month.. REMEMBER HAPPINESS for the Scrapbook Inspiration Found Challenge hosted by Jessica over on SCS. The {IFC03}challenge was to SCRAPLIFT a layout from Jennie {elliesmom}

Here is Jennie's layout.. LISTEN

10% OFF UNITY ORDERS ALL DAY LONG...

you are definitely going to want to

HOP on over to

MAREN's BLOG

to finish your journey

and have a chance at

winning some BLOG CANDY!!!

a day at the beach...

thats where i'm hoping to go today...

its still dark out so i can't tell

what today's weather will hold in store..

but if its sunny.. we will be BEACHIN it!!!

there aren't that many days of summer left to enjoy,

so i will take each one that comes my way

and make the most of it!

and speaking of BEACH..

that is the focus of this layout that i did!

i played along with Sally's Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

over on Splitcoast.. {SBSC153} Check it out!

This was so fun to make!

The little doll in the photos is my daughter, Chloe..

on various vacations just enjoying the beach that she is at.

Definitely a girl after my own heart...

she loves the lake and the ocean! Layout Recipe:

Paper- Jenni Bowlin, Bo Bunny, Paperbilities, Misc scraps

Stamps- Beach Day by Unity Stamp Co. various sentiments by USC
Ink- Midnight Black, Cloud White, Red Magic-Versa Magic

Other- Ribbon- Offray, Misc. embellishments

Next up... My friend LINSEY nominated me for this award!

Thanks Girl! what an honor.. you are such a SWEETIE!
I'm not sure if I even HAVE 4 dedicated follwers of my blog.. LOL and

I have no idea about one being from another part of the world.. so I'm

just going with 5 GREAT ladies that I {HEART}!

Don't worry girls.. you don't have to pass this along if you don't have time,

but I just want you to know you are awesome friends!!

To pass on this award, these are the rules that must be followed:

1. Only five people allowed.

2. Four have to be dedicated followers of your blog

3. One has to be someone new or recently new to your blog

and live in another part of the world.

4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.

So here are the FAB FIVE of my choice:

1. ANGELA

2. SUSAN

3. KAREN

4. AJ

5. JEN

Enjoy a little AMERICAN PIE on me..

what a CLASSIC!

i love this song.

TUNE IN TOMORROW

FOR UNITY'S

HIP HOP THURSDAY

THE FUN STARTS

OVER AT SPLITCOAST!!!

IT IS GOING TO BE

SENSATIONAL!!!!

MaUi TaCoS or BuSt!!!!!!!!!!

Once again.. week in review..

a few happenings that took place this week...

sit back... relax and ENJOY!! :) This card I whipped up just for fun with the Unity

August Kit of the Month.. Remember Happiness

you can get your own RIGHT HERE!!

This little wooden tag is what I came up with for the Friday Limited Supply Challenge that Jeanne is hosting on SCS.. {LSC181} if you want to play along!

Stamps: Bitty Christmas Tags by Unity Stamp Co BUY YOUR OWN HERE!!
Paper: Bazill
Ink: Craft Smart- Chocolate Brown
Accessories: Wooden tag, glitter, mounting foam tape, tiny buttons, ribbon- Offray, Vintage crocheted lace

Isn't she PRECIOUS!??

hello.. what a DOLL... this is RAE..

gorgeous little daughter of our friends Derek & Ellie..

she couldn't be any sweeter!

We took her with to the beach.. and this is what she did the WHOLE time!

My GIRL.... Ellie... one of the sweetest friends i have. love this chick to pieces.

we took the kids to the lake for some swimming while we sunned and chatted. it was wonderful!!

Check out these handsome dudes!! Brody & Ian... having a snack.. they took a break from playing GUYS {action figures} to eat. :) too cute!

Another Saturday night.. and the only thing that was on my mind was...

MAUI TACOS!!!

I couldn't accept any other dinner besides the scruptiousness of rare seared AHI TUNA... some sesame crackers.. wasabi sauce... ginger dressing.. fresh avacado...black olives and tomatoes.. topped off by an absolute vodka cooler with a lime {my official drink of the summer}.

i'm telling you.. this is the BEST!!! and found at one of our favorite local hang outs..

MELVINS ON THE LAKE..

so of course we HAD to go.. and met up with our friends to share in the fun!

Only the COOLEST GIRLS you'll ever meet!!!

Me, SUSAN, SABRINA & ANGELA

what else... yes the TUNAGE {is that even a word?? it is now!} for the week is

KID ROCK.. ROCK N ROLL JESUS...

I just got this cd and I have been KICKIN it to some seriously GREAT songs!!

{this cd is in NO WAY appropriate for children... but definitely perfect for ROCKER CHICKS!!}

That pretty much sums it up........... HAPPY SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!