I've been a little busy...

Baking a little baby boy!!!

... we call him Blinky because his heart blinks on the ultrasound screen ;)  I'm finally feeling more like myself and FINALLY inspired enough to scrapbook the last TWO years of my now 4 year old daughter's life!  Sheesh!  Anyway, I plan to keep it simple, and git'er'done... I haven't unpacked not one of my 14 boxes from my craft cockpit yet :(  Sooon.. I'll be on maternity leave and I can focus more ;)

All the best my friends,
~ NikkiNix

Sad and glad news...

It's my own fault... Sad news is that I'm going to postpone my blog candy until I can get some fun original craftiness going on in my blog... Probably in spring, TBD.

Glad news is that I've finally gotten a teaching contract until June - yay! Between a split grade, report cards in kids I don't know and setting up my systems without freaking the kids out... Reading level tests all while being only part time, I'm so grateful that it's been increased to full time!!! I'm living a great life!!

I'm so looking forward to the next few months with these kids because I believe...

Clutter Buster Game!

I couldn't resist sharing this with you all... Sooo darned cute!

Gosh I love my Mary Kay products...







OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

Almost home...

After a wonderful family vacation, well begin our journey home tomorrow, but not without some wonderful memories :)

Cool Fonts

Ooh, I've always loved some of these fonts, now I know their names! Click the picture.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year me BBFFs, may this year fill your pockets with wealth, your body with health, and your hearts with joy overflowing!

Chalkboard Art

OOOh, how cute is this!  

I found this idea and tutorial here.

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

A gift or shipping box tree

Here's the tutorial

Happy holidays!!

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

Colouring STAMPS with Copic Markers

This is one of my quick and dirty cardmaking techniques.  Enjoy the tutorial.

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

Decking the halls

This was wayyy too cute not to share :)

Thanks imgfave!

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

Wacky Wrap

Oh, perfect for the holidays, and cuuuute! Thanks BHG!

Gift Wrap Ideas

How cool are these gift wrap ideas 

from apartment therapy!!

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix

DIY Gift Bags

This is an awesome tutorial on how to make gift bags, so perfect for the holiday season :). 

Thanks to Hello Sandwich for this handy dandy tutorial :)

OOOhhh I am sooo excited to share my new blog makeover with you that I had to share the love.  I've partnered with my blog designer Shabby Vanity to offer you a free blinky!!  But not just one of you TWO of you!!

I'm so excited, and it's as easy as 1,2,3... here's your end of the deal...

On the same date:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Post about my blog makeover on your blog and use my cute blinky on your blog post or sidebar
3. Become a friend of this new blog!

But wait!  You can repeat #1 and #2 once per day and then your chances of the random generator choosing you will increase - woot woot!!  And it gets even better... I'm also offering TWO MORE BBFFs a chance to win Bunches by Mo Manning (or any image of your choice from her store).

Ahhh, what a sweet day it will be on Valentines Day morning when I choose YOU to win one of these FOUR prizes :)

Good Luck :)
~ NikkiNix