Rejuvenation

All I can say is, here I am......On the edge of a total melt down, I took a well needed break and I must say, it was worth it. I have been non-stop since I have been home. Here are some great spring projects I created for my Card's Plus Club this month. First, is a treasure box...for that someone special this spring, it can be used for Easter, Mother's Day or any occasion. Supplies used are CTMH unless specified.

First, the the wood box is from my local dollar store, just when I think I've seen everything they have, they surprise me again. This is a wood box with a magnet too keep the lid closed for a buck!

Heartfelt Treasures Stamp Set
Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet
Sophia Stamp Set
Cocoa Ink
Olive Ink
Goldrush Ink
Honey Ink
Crystal Blue Ink
Smoothie Ink



Next.....this really cute Easter Card. While I was sitting at the Beach Bar in Hawaii, I noticed these really cute coasters in the shape of an Easter Egg, so I took about 20 0f them. My friend Chris is a bartender there, and of course I asked first......


even on vacation, my mind was working.....There's just something about easel cards, I love them and there are so easy to make.

Picture This Stamp Set (exclusive to consultants, Convention 2010)
Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet
Olive Ink
Chocolate Ink
Cocoa Ink
Chocolate Marker
CTMH ribbon


and......my Cricut machine and a flower punch. I also used this really cute chocolate bunny stamp from Stampin Up and some other Easter wood stamps I had on hand.


Now, I made a third project, but I can't show you...why? you ask....well I'm attending Convention for CTMH this year and I've decided to enter the Contest for the scrapbook layout. This month's project for my gals used an idea that I used for my contest entry and I'm not going to share until after convention. As it gets closer to convention, I'll share my journey and maybe some sneak peak pics.

Aloha and Happy Spring!!!!!!

So here I am back home in Florida. My trip was 11 days and the internet at the hotel only worked for the first few days that I was there. I had this whole plan of a step by step journey, now being home since last Tuesday, I look back at my pictures and its as if I was never there, back into the groove......Here are just a few of the things I miss the most about Hawaii....First, this palm tree was the view I had as I laid on the beach every day. I am so tan, now I just have to keep it up for the rest of the year.


Next, the rainbows everyday. Rain comes and goes in Hawaii for just a few minutes and then its gone, but the magic appears immediately, rainbows everywhere and every day!!!! Just beautiful.


Fun and friends. Good friends from around the world and new friends too. Too much fun.

The flowers, oh my, you could never imagine the flowers, the mixture of sweetness and the sea will take your breath away. On every corner, every store, restaurant, sidewalk and every where you look you see fresh wonderful flowers and smell these amazing fresh smells of sweetness and the sea mixed together. Its very rejuvenating.


Oh, my, my I gained at least 6 pounds. I traveled 6 thousand miles for the Eggs Benedict at the Hula Grill and the cheese cake and desserts from Safeway Foods!!!!!!

Hawaii I miss you, see you soon.

Yesterday my friend Kerry wanted to go snorkeling and invited me along. Now when I come to Hawaii with my husband he's totally not into the adventurous side of the island, especially if it involves being part of the food chain in the Pacific Ocean. Well, I must admit I was a little apprehensive, but I gave in because I am the adventurous type. With a 40 minute bus ride to Northeastern side of the island, we jumped aboard the Pacific Passion with Captain Jay for an afternoon of snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching. First, we dove and watched several different species of fish near the North Shore, then it was off for a dive for some turtle watching. Amazing how these creatures move in the water and their curiosity is wonderful, they come right up to you. No pictures to show of these dives since I used a underwater disposable camera. While watching for whales we did see a mother Alaskan humpback whale and her newborn calf, she was keeping her baby afloat in the water.

Aloha my fellow bloggers, this is a 2 part post. First just look at this view from the hotel. This is so perfect that its hard to leave the room at all.

I have coffee in the mornings with friends at the hotel across the street in the picture above, we also go to the beach at this hotel. The Moana, also known as the "First Lady" is one of the oldest hotels in Oahu. The food, decor and staff are top notch, first class indeed.


What a view of the coastline. Yesterday was the Honolulu Festival and the BIG Parade. So many people, we decided to watch the parade from the lanai.




Aloha......

Peaceful Mornings

This morning I left my room about thirty minutes earlier than usual and walked around while I drank my 100% KONA coffee. Once I arrived at the in Hotel where I meet my friends from around the world, I sat and watched the surfers and in the distance there were 3 whales playing. What a way to wake up in the morning with a real coffee high and a view of heaven. Just look at Diamond Head in the distance. The sounds of the waves and doves in the background make this the most peaceful way I know how to enjoy a morning. The coffee was so, so good this morning I went and got another one......WOW.....oh thank heaven for caffeine.