Do you want a free template? do you want to win a $5 GC?? You have till midnight tomorrow (Feb 1st) to play!

come on in to our challenge, grab a freebie template, scrap up a layout and you could win a GC for $5 from a FPD designer.

how easy peasy is that?!?

get your hiney in there!!

http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18689#post18689

this week's template

tagged.

I was tagged a lot lately...so I will answer them this morning ;)

this one was by crystal,valorie, julie, on facebook (will answer there too)



1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

my mom had a teddy bear she named tracy michelle. she said if she had a daughter, she would name her that.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

last week.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

yup

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

turkey sliced thin

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

three stepdaughters....breanna, jennifer and kristen. two boys. chase and hayden

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

I would.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?

ummmmm. yeah ;)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

only to save someone I loved. other than that, no way

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

kashi crunch

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

when I wear tennies...yes.

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

peanut butter and choc from Baskin Robin

13. WHERE WERE U BORN?

Nebraska

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

If they look happy

15. RED OR PINK?

Red

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

right now, Physically...my weight. mentally...the change in me. I like the old me a lot better lol

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

the strand family. :(

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?

sure

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

still in my jammies

20. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

i guess hawaii

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

the news

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

electric blue

23. FAVORITE SMELL?

my yummy bath salt scrub from bath and body

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

my mommy....at least two times a day.

25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

the kids playing anything. also like basketball. my poor sacramento kings

26. HAIR COLOR?

chestnutty brown

27. EYE COLOR?

Dark brown

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

No

29. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

hmmmmm. I can make most people feel at ease...I think that is pretty cool. I am good with kids.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

I love mexican food. mr pickles hot T (turkey, cranberry, pepperjack cheese) on dutch crunch bread. yummm

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
scary

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

the boys are into the star wars triology

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

black

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?

FALLLLLLLLL

35. HUGS OR KISSES?

I love to hug hug hugggg (though the boys say I am always kissing on them)

36. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
I have no idea

37. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?


38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Just finished two girls in blue. reading a million little pieces and need to start revolutionary road for book club.

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

nada

40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?

nothing. watched star wars ;)

41. FAVORITE SOUND(S)?

tobee (my grandson) has the most infectious cute laugh. My boys playing. Chase reading. Music. my friends around a table talking. kids laughing or playing. someone reading poetry.

42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

hmmmm. tough one. depends on the time. just got the beatles greatest hits so guess them...though a month ago I got a rolling stones one.

43. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Anyone who chooses to reply

44. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?

a gal I taught aerobics too heard me say I was single...didn't know her at all. she had a friend. hounded me till I agreed to go on a blind date with him (never did that). we met and it was history from there.



now from robin,amy,jess,amy knepper,

25 random things about me


1. I am a walking contradiction. I am logical yet very emotional. I a lonely but don't reach out. I am wanting to have a clean uncluttered life...but yeah, not. I am like this about so many things it is actually quite comical.

2. I am ALWAYS hot. I don't wear a jacket until most people are Popsicles.

3. I want to learn to paint and to play the piano or guitar

4. I used to be very into fitness. even taught classes. go figure ;)

5. I cannot live without my Diet Pepsi. I've tried but I'm a miserable human being without it. me too me too. I prefer diet pepsi...but will settle for any of the diet sodas (not the clears)

6. I like to be in control. to a fault

7. I used to write.

8. I loveeee to make up recipes. love to cook.

9. I love the beach. I feel so at peace and centered there.

10. I long to have a best friend to do stuff with and hang with here. Misssy....where are you. let's walk to the park...it will be gorgeous here today. remember when we could do that. now you are so far awayyyyy

11. I am lucky that I have so many people who love me...faults and all

12. I get motion sickness VERY easy. swinging, jumping on the trampoline etc

13. As much as I love scrapping...I sometimes wonder if it was not a good thing I found it. I used to do more outside the house. Kept a cleaner house and yard. hmmmmm. but I don't know if I could ever give it all the way up.

14. I hate to clean, do laundry, and cook. I do it because I have to but I'm not good at it and would give half my paycheck up to have someone else to it for me. me toooooooo,l ol.

15. my mom and I are like sisters

16. my dad was my stepdad and he adopted me. I forget that I was not born to him. I am so much like him.

17. I love board games

18. I am not good at video games...though I never try to play them. I think I will have to learn as the boys get older...though we don't let them play them much.

19. I always wished for a sibling...especially a sister (that liked me,lol)

20. I used to be sad that I would never have a little girl (I got the girls when they were older and they weren't here all the time). But now I am happy I have two boys. they are great friends, I am so a rough and tumble kind of girl and we are so happy. (though...the barbie aisle and cute clothes and thoughts of weddings and proms and stuff makes me a little....melancholy sometimes).

21. I can get obsessive. I will pick something up and want to do it and do it and do it...then bang. done. on to something else. this hobby is the one I have stuck with for the longest.

22. I don't like heights. ladders, ferris wheels, ski lifts....ackkkk I sweat thinking about them

23. I am terrified of flying. and my hubby wants to finish getting his small plane license. yeah. have fun with that buddy lol.

24. I am way overprotective of my kids. I don't like anyone to take them anywhere. I don't like other people driving them. I even get weird when it is my hubby. It so freaks me out.

25. I have a very addictive personality. I know I eat, shop (well when I had money,lol), drink etc for reasons I should probably get in counseling and figure out.

ok. nough bout that. now to figure out who to tag.

hi people...hope you are all good. phew. it has been a roller coaster here...sorry I haven't been around. I have been dealing with severe allergies to something (huge hives and breathing problems) or it is my body reacting to being sick for so long. it is almost comical actually,lol. my boys think I look cool. I am NOT taking pictures. ;)

my new templates only $1 for today!! also...last couple days for my clearance items..then they are gone gone gone!

click here to go to store.




a few of the clearance items. .75 to $1.50








some layouts I have been working on

using baers garten's mr and mrs fall kit


using traci murphy's love plus one kit


using miss tina's dream land kit


and a new template freebie...I like this one...based off the dream land layout up above



click here to download....leave me a hi or howdy if you will. no sharing, claiming, selling, etc.

mawah

Man...I am on FIRE with scrapping,lol. I sure have loved doing it again! wohoooo

so.....gots to show them off, giggle.


This one is using my fellow fpd designer Laura Bratcher's awesome Playtime kit...it is so freaking cute and easy to use. And she has an offer for ppl who read my blog onlyyyyyy! Use code Playground and receive 40% off of your order...anything in her store! and she has some awesomeeeeee schtuff in there! It is good through the 31st...but only good one time per customer.

How sweet is that? Thanks Laura.

here is the awesome kit.



and you here is my layout




and these are using Ira aka baers garten's new Cherish Kit at Scrapbook Graphics

hi and howdy kidlets. me again.

first...notice my blog makeover? I used Krystal Harltey and the Graffiti Chicks. Sooo cute and only one dollar through tomorrow night.

image is linked




sickie mom. yup. I had a relapse. same thing....right down to the pink eye. sigh, lol. hubby has been out of town too so that doubles up the duty.

I have been just hanging low...scrapping *gasp* I knowwww, designing and doing the normal thing.

I have to go upload all my 365 pics on my other blog, so I will get to the point.


Here are some pages I have scrapped....click here for credits.







Here is what I have up in the store for One dollar Till 11pm PST 1-23-09




click here to go to store


Here is a little goodie I created for ya....a goodie bag topper. I let the boys dip pretzel sticks in chocolate and sprinkles and we put them in ziplock bags and give them out.




click here to download...no sharing or selling etc. say a little hi if you will...makes me smile.

also....there is still time to grab this template I gave for the project 52 challenge at fpd. and enter to win a GC from a friend of mine...she is listed in this post ;)



hugs and happy scrapping my kiddos.

Hi, gals!!!

Have you been toying with the idea of playing in project 365....but you petered out last year? or you just don't want the commitment? Well...guess what. Val and I are running We bring to you the Project 52!!!

It is less commitment with the same amount of fun.

Each Monday you will get a new template from me (and sometimes another FPD designer). You then take your pic, and use the template to scrap it.

Sounds good? Want moreeee?

Well... Every week we will do a random draw and one weekly winner will be chosen for a $5 GC to a FPD designer.

And every third month, we will pick a random LO and the creator will win a $10 GC of a FPD designer.

and at the very end....there will be a grand prize drawing....for ppl who don't miss one week. a bag of coupons! woohooo

wanna see the template I will be giving out Monday to the players?



come on over and sign up! it will be funnnnnnnn! click here to go to the challenge

Hi there friends and family. It is another dreary day here in Yuba City. Lots of clouds and mist.

I will be back later with updates, pictures and more....but I have to get dressed and run out to the preschool to see what needs to be done before they all come back on Monday. Hayden is so ready to go back.

But...i wanted to get the dollar deals posted for you scrappers and get you a little freebie. ;)

Thursdays are dollar days and fpd. come on by and see what all the girls have for you. some great goodies. click here to go to the dollar spot
Here are just some of mine.







and here is a little something something for you. I hope you like it.


click here to download

and remember...a little hi might just make someone's day brighter.


have a great morning...will be back later with my 365 pics, and other news.

hugs and happy scrapping!

good morning. Just a quickie this morning....then off to take some pics, take a shower, and get ready for my babies to come home. Holy moly I miss them. I am not all the way better (but much improved...thanks for the thoughts, prayers and well wishes xoxo), but I will be careful not to pass it to them...promise mom ;) I cannot remember the last time they were away from me for three days. I think I drove them crazy yesterday with my calling,giggle.

First...I am having a stock up sale...save 50% off any order over 5.00 in my store at Funky Playground Designs. For two days. Your chance to grab what you are missing. Some will be retiring soon.

use coupon TBStockup good until Jan 7th!



already on sale for $2



priced at $2




priced at $1







oh and guess what?? Funky Playground has open forums now!! Challenges and chitty chat...fun huh? I will be there chatting away, so come on by and play with us.

and...as a little thank you, happy new year, hope you are good pressie...a little something out of my vault.



click picture to get a larger image and see details.

as usual....don't share, sell, claim, print/crumple/throw, write me hate mail on, wrap your raw meat in to freeze, paper train your new puppy on, put under your oil pan during maintenance of car, wipe your ever-running nose etc.

click here to download...leave me a hi if you will!

I Give. I Give. I GIVEEEEEEEEEEEe. Seriously folks. I tend to be a tad on the dramatic side. Prone to silly over exaggerations. But. Nope. Not this time. I have been WAY sick for almost a full week. I mean sicker than I remember being in forever. And it keeps getting worse instead of better.

I had a weird feeling yesterday feeling...but just thought it was part of the over congested feeling I have...that NOTHING is helping.

And woke up not long after falling asleep...with my eyes glued shut. You guessed it. PINK EYE! In BOTH eyes. BAD. WTH! This is so not cool. I have only had it once before...and this time is like Four times worse. And I am not going in cause the research I did says that since it is probably tied into the virus I have....the meds wouldn't work. Says that it only works on the bacterial kind of P.E....not viral. And I don't have the money to go to urgent care for shits and giggles...I have to make sureeee I really need to go. Which might me soon if I keep coughing up a lung.

So. whine and cheese.....bring the crackers.

My momma did whisk the boys away for hte weekend to let me rest...man I hope they don't have it lurking in their little bodies....and spreading to my aunt and mom.

I am getting some scrapping done! I am so stoked about that. And some new templates in the store.

And some feet up in front of the fire, hubby checking on me from a far every once in awhile (funny side note here...he is normally the kind who kisses on me and the boys even if we are sick...the kind of I aint skeered kind of man....the I don't get sick bring it on man....but he is so keeping his distance. Blowing me kisses...wrapping his hands in saran wrap before he rubs my back. j/k. I brought it to his attention. His eyes got big and said...babe...this one scares the crap out of me. You have never been this sick. bwahhahaha). Watching some mindless tv.

Haven't started my health plans really...except drinking the water...but hey. can't work out darn it. and chocolate makes me feel better.

here are the layouts I have finished (almost done with two others)

Me and Miss (on their visit in Nov). Boy I look preggo lol.

I used A Good Life mini kit by Valorie Brown. The fawn, mushroom and staple from Corina's Totally eclectic kit. All available at Funky Playground Designs.





Chase in Nov on his 7th bday. love how his soccer number was 7 lol!

I used the fabulous tomboy kit by valorie brown from fpd

and traci murphy's drop shadow actions, also at FPD

my template from trios set two




and my kids and their cousins throwing olives at each other during our Thanksgiving celebration...until I found out and put a stop to it (after I took pics,lol)

I used Wildflower and Tomboy kits by Valorie Brown at Funkyplayground Designs




Here are my newest releases (all a dollar till Monday)And all are ok for commercial use (templates for quick pages and albums) and scrap for hire.





click here to go to store.

ok chicklets...going to go finish my layouts....feels so good to scrap again! ahhhh

hugs and happy scrapping!

xoxox
tracy

Kapowwwwwwwwww! Here I am 2009. Coughing wheezing and shuffling...but DAMN it all. I am here. I made it through. Hubby and I high-fived and kissed at midnight. It was one battered end to my year....those last few months. We still are not sure what will happen...if we will have a job...if we can stay here...if we will have to relocate...but I feel positive.

Something about the first time you open your eyes on that first day of a new year. You somehow can't help but have hope. That you can forget or at least learn from all that went wrong the year before. That this year will be a GREAT year...maybe even THE year. That this is the year you will finally make and keep a resolution. And you can revel in all the pure silky goodness of the previous years' triumphs, snuggles, get togethers w/friends, snow angels, feeling so good it hurts, pool splash fights, mud on noses, best cookies ever, candlelight, rain rain rain, stretching cats, hugs from hubby/parent/friend/kid, great books, uncontrolled giggling, doors held open (literally and figuratively), chocolate,fave lotions, Christmas lights, child's singing, eyelashes against cheeks, sunsets, brisk mornings, board game nights,sing a longs in the car, bubble mohawks, the ocean, swinging, fresh sheets, neck nuzzling, unexpected card, an ah-ha moment, hand made blankets, forgiveness, corny knock knock jokes, unconditional love, crying from happiness, lose pants, handpicked flowers, bursting pinatas, campfires, walking hand in hand, smiling strangers, ice cold diet soda...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I made a few "resolutions"...what the heck...something might catch ;)

health. lose weight (not a specific number...just get some off). exercise. some. each day. Get rid of some not so healthy habits.

Breathe. deeply. relax. focus. before I talk (criticize, gossip, give advice etc).

Laugh. More. Loudly. Like I used to. With family. With friends. at myself.

Learn. From mistakes. don't repeat. maybe take a class? read more than for my book club.

Cultivate. Friendships. A garden. My children. To plow, seed, grow, weed and reap all that life has to offer me.

yes. I am ready. Bring on 40 next month. I ain't skeered!

I am also joining in on the Project 365. Take a pic each day. Not doing a real theme. Just going with it.

Here is my first pic for the year and for the project. It represents so many things to me. Want to read about what? Click here to go to my 365 blog.



And. It has been oh so long since a freebie template graced the pages. Like over a month and a half. yikes.

so. here is one ...and it is geared to the 365 players (though not only for). Hope someone can use it.




click here to download (send your friends....don't just give them the link....make them look at my pics too, hehehe)

so....may your heart be full and happy this year. find peace with in. find something to make you smile each day.

hugs and happy scrapping
tracy