Quiz Time - Which Movie Star Are You?

Just got this in an email.  I love doing these little quizzes.  Why couldn't school have had more fun quizzes like these ones?  I mean, really who needs to learn x & y graphing when you can learn which movie star you are more like?

So, take the quiz if you like, and if you really like, share your answer in the comments section.  I got Debbie Reynolds who is in one of my all-time favorite movies - Singin' In the Rain.  And is the mother of none other than Princess Lea from Star Wars.  She's just such a cutie.

Here's some fun just for the girls... DON'T read ahead, please, or it'll spoil the fun.

Ladies Only ... Which Movie Star Are You? This is kind of fun!
Ever wonder which movie star you are most like?
Well, a team of researchers got together and analyzed the personalities of movie stars.
The gathered info has been incorporated into this quiz.
There are only 10 questions so it doesn't take long.

Number your paper from 1 to 10, then answer each question with the choice that most describes you at this point in your life , and then add up the points that correspond with your answers.

Don' t look ahead or you will ruin the fun!
1. Which describes your perfect date?
A) Candlelight dinner for two
B) Amusement Park
C) Roller blading in the park
D) Rock Concert
E) Have dinner & see a movie
F) Dinner at home with a loved one

2. What is your favorite type of music?
A) Rock and Roll
B) Alternative
C) Soft Rock
D) Classical
E) Christian
F) Jazz

3. What is your favorite type of movie?
A) Comedy
B) Horror
C) Musical
D) Romance
E) Documentary
F ) Mystery

4. Which of the following jobs would you choose if you were given only these choices?
A) Waiter/Waitress
B) Sports Player
C) Teacher
D) Policeman
E) Bartender
F) Business person

5. Which would you rather do if you had an hour to waste?
A) Work out
B) Make out
C) Watch TV
D) Listen to the radio
E) Sleep
F) Read

6. Of the following colors, which do you like best?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Sky blue
D) Teal
E) Gold
F) Red

7. Which one of the following would you like to eat right now?
A) Ice cream
B) Pizza
C ) Sushi
D) Pasta
E) Salad
F) Lobster Tail

8. Which is your favorite holiday?
A) Halloween
B) Christmas
C) New Year's
D) Valentine's Day
E) Thanksgiving
F) Fourth of July

9.If you could go to any of the following places, which would it be?
A) Reno
B) Spain
C) Las Vegas
D) Hawaii
E) Hollywood
F) British Columbia

10. Of the following, who would you rather spend time with?
A) Someone who is smart
B) Someone with good looks
C) Someone who is a party animal
D) Someone who has fun all the time
E) Someone who is very emotional
F) Someone who is fun to be with

Now total up your points on each question:
1 a-4; b-2; c-5; d-1; e-3; f-6
2. A-2; b-1; c-4; d-5; e-3; f-6
3. A-2; b-1; c-3; d-4; e-5; f-6
4.. A-4; b-5; c-3; d-2; e-1; f-6
5. A-5; b-4; c-2; d-1; e-3; f-6
6. A-1; b-5; c-3; d-2; e-4; f-6
7. A-3; b-2; c-1; d-4; e-5; f-6
8. A-1; b-3; c-2; d-4; e-5; f -6
9. A-4; b-5; c-1; d-4; e-3; f-6
10. A-5; b-2; c-1; d-3; e-4; f-6
NOW . Take your total and find out which Movie Star you are:
(10-17 points) You are MADONNA:
You are wild and crazy and you know it. You know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes. You know what you are doing though, and are much in control of your own life . People don't always see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you should do away with your beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can lead to hurting yourself and others.
(18-26 points) You are DORIS DAY:
You are fun, friendly, and popular! You are a real crowd pleaser. You have probably been out on the town your share of times, yet you come home with the values that your mother taught you. Marriage and children are very important to you, but only after you have fun. Don't let the people you please influence you to stray.
(27-34 points) You are DEBBIE REYNOLDS:
You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a best friend that no one takes the chance of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have your own feelings hurt. Life is a breeze. You are witty, and calm most of the time. Just keep clear of back stabbers, and you are worry-free.
(35-42 points) You are GRACE KELLY:
You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments and are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing.
(43-50 points) You are KATHERINE HEPBURN:
You are smart, a real thinker. Every situation is approached with a plan. You are very healthy in mind and body. You don't take crap from anyone. You have only a couple of individuals that you consider 'real friends'. You teach strong family values. Keep your feet planted in them, but don't overlook a bad situation when it does happen.

(51-60 points) You are ELIZABETH TAYLOR:
Everyone is in awe of you. You know what you want and how to get it. You have more friends than you know what to do with. Your word is your bond. Everyone knows when you say something it is money in the bank. You attract the opposite sex. Your intelligence overwhelms most. Your memory is the next thing to photographic. Everyone admires you because you are so considerate and lovable. You know how to enjoy life and treat people right.

Favorite Find - For Hair

It's Favorite Find Time!  Are you ready?

This is a product that I read about a few months ago, tried and have been using it ever since.  It's Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner.

And I love it!

Why is that you ask?

Well, first of all, the bottle design is ingenious!  The conditioner comes out of the bottom of the bottle just by giving it a light squeeze.  There is no top to pop off and put back on - after you have conditioner in your hand.  Just lightly squeeze and then place it back on the shelf!  EASY!

But really, I like it for how soft and manageable it makes my hair.  Great stuff.  And it smells really yummy too.  Just a little bit does a lot of work.  And the price ain't all that bad either.  Give it a try and see what you think . . .



Music Monday - Wrong in the Right Ways

I am so in love with the new song by Pink.  I've enjoyed her music over the years, but man this song is just plain fun!  I mean you cannot help tapping your toe to the beat, not to mention the desire to just start singing along.  I think that the lyric - "Raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways" is destined to become a favorite for years to come.  And really, that sums up Pink - she tends to not take herself to seriously and laugh at all the "stupidity" of celebrities.  This is a great rebellious song.  Enjoy listening to it on the Music Monday pick of the week section to the right.

And, I must apologize for missing updating Music Monday last week - I kept waiting for my brother Kelly to give me a hard time about it.  He seems to enjoy seeing which song I have singled out for the pick of the week.  But, he also knew - as I'm pretty sure most of you out there did not - I was sick last week with a winter cold that wiped me out pretty good.  So, I'm sorry for the delay and hopefully you didn't mind having such a great song as 100 years on for two weeks instead of one.

And Another One Goes Down

Or at least off the list!  Woohoo!  It feels so good to be taking things off that "To Make" list I started the other day. 

Today, it was making these really fun home decor items.  And please don't hate me, but I cannot share them yet.  I'm giving them to my family this year for their Christmas gifts.  And since I do have some family members as readers, I just cannot bring myself to share them with you.  I will however share it before the holidays are over! 

I "borrowed" the idea from Diana, who "borrowed" the idea from Tiffany, I think?  I'm hoping I got the name right.  Sorry if I did not.  And, I have to tell you, it was so much easier to make than I thought it might be.  I completed five projects tonight in less than an hour.  And the best part, I was able to work on it at the kitchen table with the rest of the family there as well.  So, I wasn't holed up in my craft room working away.  It was nice.

And since I cannot share that project, I thought I would share some pieces of another holiday project I've been working on this month.



 Round and Round



The Face

I also have a website for my photography work and this year have vowed to create and present holiday themed images during December.  I have been having a really great time shooting and working on these images, and thought you might enjoy seeing what else I do with my time.  If you like what you see, visit my photosite and sign up for the daily photo email.

Well, this girl is going to bed to get some reading before it's lights out.  Feeling pretty tired from all the fun work today - and really, I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings - and how many more items I get to cross off that list!

I Got To Remove One From My List!

And boy did that feel good!!!  But then my OCD kicked in and feels the need to fill the empty spot from where I removed the Idea Book from my list that I showed you yesterday.  When will it ever end?  At least it's an ongoing list of fun things to do - and not something terrible like clean the toilet.





Okay, okay, so I found a moment of time this evening after dinner and was able to finally sprinkle on some glitter.  Let me back up just a little bit.

I found an old sketch book that was practically new.  I took a computer art class many years ago.  The very first thing that the instructor had us do was get a sketch book and "carry it with us to be sketching all the time".  Well, I bought the book and I think I attempted to sketch a few things before I said forget this and promptly dropped the class.  You see, I cannot for the life of me sketch anything!  I have never really understood the need for sketching when you are dealing the photography.  I mean I'm not going to go out and sketch a shot I would like to take before I take it.  That would be a little strange.

I have decided to put this book to good use.  I collect images.  I always have.  I collect them and use them for inspiration.  Now, I have a home for those little images that I cut out of magazines.  You know a pair of shoes that I like, or color combinations that look good, or soft lighting that I would like to try in a photograph someday.  Now, they will all go in my brand new Idea Book.  Yeah!

And, this project used several items from my newly reformed hoarding ways.  Two birds with one stone . . . or some such thing.

It has already taken up residence on top of a file cabinet next to my desktop file organizer.  I love it and cannot wait to start putting in some great ideas.

I Am A . . . Hoarder?

Have you ever watched any of those shows on hoarders?  Wow, they kind of freak me out.  And, I'm sorry to say, but I am a bit of a hoarder.

Okay, okay nothing at all like those people.  But, I do tend to hold onto things and "save" them for just the right project.  So, they sit and do not get used at all.  And really, what is the point of that?

For example, I have so many pieces of beautiful decorative paper that has been sitting in a pile, not getting used because I do not want to "use it all up".  Because if I did that, I may never be able to find another piece of paper for another project some other day.  Give me a break.  There are companies out there specifically coming up with new products every day.  And so no, I may not ever find that particular piece of paper again, but I'm pretty sure I will find many more that I love just as much.

So, I have decided it is time to get to work and start using up all that stuff that I've been saving for just the right moment.  They are getting used - as they should!

I  have so many projects that I would like to get made for the holidays.  I'm not sure if all of them will get made this year or not, but I'm going to give it my best.  So, I made up a list on my dry erase board that is posted right above my computer monitor where I will see it every single day.  That should be some great motivation, don't you think.  Let's get crafting!!!

A portion of what I'd like to do.  Some things I
could not add on here - it would spoil the gift
for family members.

A sneak peak at another organizational project I've
been piecing together for weeks now.  I work on
it between projects.  Tonight it got worked on
while I was playing a computer game with my son.

Finally

So sorry I've been a little absent.  UGH!  I got the winter cold that has been going around here for a bit.  Funny thing is, I don't really go around people that much.  Or at least that is what I thought.  I mean I work at home.  And then my husband pointed out to me that I do go shopping on Black Friday, and went to a movie that same afternoon, and then to another movie the next day.  But, wait before the movie, we had dinner at Johnny Rockets - where it was pretty packed.  So, okay I guess I have been around people.  And really does it matter?  Not really, not at all.  All that matters is, I think it's been at least two hours since I felt the need to blow my nose.  PROGRESS!!!

So, I haven't felt up to working on very many of the projects that I do need to get done before Christmas.  Like my cards - that I still need to shoot a photo for, the presents that I am giving my family and a present that I am making for my son, to mention a few.  And that means, there should be lots to share over the next few weeks.  And then it's on to, or back to, however you would like to look at it, the projects that are not holiday related at all. 

In the meantime, enjoy this absolutely gorgeous card made by Becky Roberts.

A LIttle Ribbon Fun

Hello everyone!  How are you doing out there?  Has it been as cold in your neck of the woods as it has here?  I hope not, unless you like that sort of thing and then you can have ours too. 

I just have not been able to get warm over the past couple days and woke up in the middle of the night last night with a wonderful winter cold.  Nice.  Oh well, what can you do?  Stay warm - which requires lots of cuddling with my dogs - and taking it easy. 

Tonight I thought I would share some photos I took of this beautiful black lace in Stampin' Up!'s 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog.  Isn't it fun?

BRRRRR!!!

Normally this cute little snowman is as close as you will get me to snow, or even cold weather.  And for me cold weather is anything below 80 degrees.  Well, today it was well below 80 degrees here.  What a windy and cold day.  So, if I have to endure the cold here, I might as well enjoy looking at this totally cute snowman.  Don't you think?

This card was created by Jamie S.  Thanks for sharing such a cutie with us!  Card is using the stamp set - A Cute Christmas and Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper - all from Stampin' Up!

100 Years - Music Monday

So, I spent some time in my car this long weekend doing a bit of driving.  That is when I spend most of my time listening to music.  As much as I love music and am completely inspired by it, it's not on at home all that much.  My "day" job keeps my ears occupied and unable to listen to what I would like to.  And then when the family is home, the music just doesn't really get put on very often.  So, when I drive, it is on all the time.  It's like my little sanctuary on wheels.  I love it. 

While driving during this past weekend, a favorite song came on.  You know, I love those songs that just blow you away - that give you goosebumps.  And that can give you those goosebumps time and time again.  Well, this is one of those songs.  And, even better, it really makes you think.  And I love that.

This weeks Music Monday pick is 100 Years by Five for Fighting.  Enjoy.

And after you have listened to this weeks pic at the right under the Monday Music Pick of the Week section, enjoy this card created by my good friend Amy Smith.  I love the color combination - beautiful.  Thanks Amy for sharing this with me.

Happy Thanksgiving

On this evening, before we celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for your support and for coming here to see what I am up to.  I appreciate the visits and the comments and am glad we have this experience to share.   Thank you.

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The Countdown to Turkey (and Ham) Is On

Can you believe it's just a few more days until we are enjoying our Thanksgiving Day?  Hopefully you all have plans to share this day with loved ones in whatever traditional activities you enjoy. 

I'm sorry to say that at this point, I am unable to add pictures to my post.  I was already to share another fall type card with you.  I guess it will have to wait until tomorrow.  Sorry.  Check back again tomorrow for more creations.

Fall Foliage and Some Great Offers

We don't get much of that here, where I live.  The changing of the fall leaves.  I do miss seeing those amazing colors in the trees, but I do not miss what follows that - snow.  Brrr!  Makes me cold just thinking about it.  I guess it's a good thing that I can stamp fall foliage to get those beautiful colors.

This is a card that I received in a swap.  And because the card is not labeled, and my memory is not what it used to be, I cannot give credit to the wonderful stamper that created this card.  Sorry.  If you know who this card is by - please let me know so that I can give it a name!

I love the colors in this card!

Stamp Set:  French Foliage
Paper:  Peach Parfait card stock, Autumn Spice DSP, Concord Crush, Old Olive
Ink:  Concord Crush, Old Olive, Peach Parfait
Accessories:  Concord Crush, 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch

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A Free Music Monday

The other morning, I was listening to my favorite morning radio show.  Johnjay and Rich.  I don't get to listen to them very often between getting as much work done in the early morning hours and getting my son ready for school, there just isn't time to listen.  Plus, now that I think about it, we don't even have just a regular radio anywhere in the house.  Strange.  We have lots of music options but they all use either CD's or iPod's.  There are two places I do listen to the radio - my car and very, very rarely on my computer. 

Anyway they do this bit called remember the time where they "mush" together ("mush" is their term for it, not mine) songs, movie and TV clips all together and a contestant has to guess what year it all happened.  Some of them are so easy, but most times it's pretty hard.

The other day, they did the year 1991 and a favorite song of mine, that I have not listened to in quite awhile was on it.  So, I immediately came home and played the song all the way through - a couple times - and knew right then and there that would be the pick for Music Monday.

The song is Freedom by George Michael. He had some really great hits in the late 80's early 90's after going solo.  And whatever your view on him and his personal life . . . the boy can sing.  So, be sure to click on the song in the Music Monday section to the right of the post.  And remember you have until next Monday to listen to it before it will be replaced with the next Music Monday pick.



Freedom (Cd Cover Artwork) by George Michael



Now, wait just a minute, we've already seen this before . . .

You're right you have.  This was featured a little bit ago.  A fun project to make.  And now it is time to put it to use.  But, first, I have to organize some things.  OH NO!  Do I really have to?

Well, yeah I do.  You see, there are three specific areas of my life that are going into that file organizer.  My creative endeavors - stamping and paper crafting; my photography bits & pieces - customer info, wonderful locations to photograph and visually inspiring items I have collected from magazines and books and cards and anywhere that I find visual stimulation (which is pretty much the entire world);  and then items that I would like to try out - cosmetic items, websites to visit and the like.  So far that is the beginning of the breakdown that I have come up with. 

I have been collecting papers, and more papers and more papers with ideas, and images and directions and all sorts of things that I desperately need to get organized.  And now, they have a place to call home.  Or at least very, very soon they will. 

As I sit here tonight, I have three piles of papers to sort through.  And those three piles have already been sorted once.  I have some really cute file folders that are just ready to be labeled, stuffed and put in the organizer. 

If only my eyelids could stay open just a little bit longer.  That will have to wait for another night.  Instead, I think I'm going to try to read one chapter in my book before calling it a night.

Goodnight everyone!

A Little Over A Week

And we will be eating Turkey ( and hopefully ham - since it's more of a favorite of mine than Turkey).  Where on earth did this month go too?  And before we know it, we will be eating Turkey & Ham for Christmas!  Yikes!  Good thing I've already started my Christmas shopping, have you?  One of my hiding places is already full.

But before, I get ahead of myself, let's take a look at a wonderful Thanksgiving Card.  This was stamped by Jane Tellier.  Thanks for sharing such wonderful talent Jane!  Love the card!

Stamps:  Day of Gratitude
Card Stock: Confetti White, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Autumn Spice DSP
Ink:  Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Accessories:  Pinking Hearts Punch, brads, dimensionals

A Magical Music Monday

It is only natural that I am dedicating this Music Monday to Harry Potter.  For a couple of reasons.  First of all, I just spent the last four days enjoying the marathon on ABC Family channel showing the first five movies.  I didn't watch them all in a row - and some of them I didn't even get to watch the entire movie of.  But that's okay, because I have seen them all before - many, many times.  And love them just as much this weekend as I did the first time watching them.  The newest installment hits the theaters this coming Friday and I know that is reason for the marathon.  I don't mind it one little bit.

Another reason for this choice - the original score for the Harry Potter movie is written by a man that has composed just about every memorable musical score for movies - at least in my opinion.  I have been a fan of his since I was a young child.  I am speaking of John Williams.  He has this amazing talent for writing music that helps to define certain characters or moments in those movies.  And every time you hear that particular grouping of notes, you are transformed to that moment or to remember that character.

If you are not familiar with his work - well I should say, if you don't think you are familiar with his work, let me give you some examples.  There are many more than this, I am naming the ones that were moments in my lifetime.

• Jaws (1975)
• Star Wars entire series
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
• Superman (1978)
• The entire Indian Jones Series
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
• Presumed Innocent
• Home Alone
• Jurassic Park
• Harry Potter 1, 2 and 3
• The Terminal
• The 1984 Summer Olympics

Just to mention a few.  Amazing body of works he has.  And, he tends to use some pretty unique instruments as main instruments - including one of my favorites, the French Horn.  Be sure to give a listen to Hedwig's Flight by John Williams on the Music Monday Pick of the Week area to the right before next Monday when it will be changed to another selection.




Coke & Books

 This photo was taken as an assignment for a photo class.  We had to work on a self portrait project.  Well, I do not like having my picture taken, so came up with an idea of placing a coke bottle in different situations in place of me.  This photo was taken to represent a favorite hobby of mine - reading.  And those are my Harry Potter books in the background.  At the time we were only up to number five - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

And on to the rest of the project

Here is the whole purpose of this two part project, my new desktop file folder sorter (thingie).

The finished project.

I finally found a home for my M.  Do you remember this?
I made it at the distressing class and have been waiting for just
the right piece to add it to.  Well here it is.  Love it!

An M with a knot.  How can you go wrong?

Gotta add some bling - pearls, chunky glitter and rhinestones
on buttons the perfect touch!

I just had to sneak in some purple!  Love it with these
wonderful metal accents.

Both finished projects.

And for the smaller piece first

I can't wait to share these finished projects with you.  But, first I must talk.  Because that is who I am.  A talker. 

I've been looking for a way to organize some of my officey type items.  You know file folders and such.  I am in big need of organization.  That is not my strong suit at all.  I've decided that something that would really help me would be a stand, of sorts, to sit on my desk and hold some key file folders.  You know keep everything in one place but do it very stylishly.  I've been looking for months and nothing was really appealing to me - in my budget.  It's really hard to find anything other than those black plastic containers, silver mesh or faux leather.  And to me all of these say snoozeville. 

And then finally, I saw the one I wanted to get.  I mean it wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it was a good start.  A teal colored desktop file sorter!  I was out shopping for Halloween supplies and there it was - and on clearance no less!  It was my lucky day.  And then a few days later, I saw the cutest matching pencil holder - and it was on clearance also.  I must be doing something right!

Now, teal is not the first color of choice, but I knew that I could make it work.  All it needed was some Designer Paper and some embellishments and we would be in business.

I redid the pencil holder first.  It was smaller and easier to work with.  Whenever I am creating like this, I pull out all the supplies that I might possibly want to use on the project.  Set them all on my desk and then just start mixing and matching until I get it just right.  What do you think?  I absolutely love it!

Add a flower, a stamped tag, some bling and you are good to go!

I am loving the idea of adding Rhinestone or Pearl Jewels to
buttons.  It really jazzes them up.

A little personalized tag of black glitter attached with
black Shimmer Brads.

This was super fun to make.  After I completed the pencil cup, I was so ready to get going on the file folder organizer, but ran out of time for stamping.  That was the hardest part - waiting until the next day to get to work on it.

And because I took tons of pictures - well would you expect anything else?  - I'm going to share the rest of it tomorrow.

I hope you took some time to find some creativity in your day today!  See you tomorrow.

What Do You Get When . . .

Question for the night:

What do you get when you add this . . .

And this . . .

With a little bit of this?

You get a whole lot of fun.  And a couple of projects that I will be sharing with you tomorrow.  I need more daylight to photograph the larger project properly so that you can really see what it is.  So, sorry, but you will just need to wait a bit longer.  Can you make it?