Happy New Year Everyone!

I just cannot believe how this year has just flown by. It's been a big year for our family. There have been many happy smiles and tears of sadness shed. There have been new relationships, friendships. There have been losses of loved ones. There have been new beginnings, some things in limbo and some things that just come to an end. We have had to say goodbye to our dear Abuelito Gonzalo, Tío Ramon and a family friend may you rest in peace, we think about you every day.
I would like to take a moment to thank all of my new and continued friendships found right here in Blogger World. There are some special BFF's, I would like to share with everyone how much I love them and don't know what I would do without you guys. You’re awesome listeners, sharers, inspirational and you totally rock! You ladies know who you are and I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Have a Happy New Year filled with cheer and prosperity and most importantly stay healthy.

Hugs

Winter Wonderland Mini Album

Christmas Cards

Happy Saturday Everyone!Just coming by to share most of my Holiday cards.I've been wanting to post them for a week now but, Oh my gosh I've been busy...Shopping, work, the kids,gingerbread house making, baking, and Christmas parties WoWsies it's been crazy!!!So sit back, relax, take a look and enjoy!

Vintage Christmas Banners

I've been tucked away in my studio working on all of my Holiday projects. Here are a couple of Vintage Christmas Banners that I came up with. Enjoy and Happy Holidays.

Fall Mini Album

In the spirit of Thanksgiving week I thought I would share some of the things that I’m thankful for:
My Children
My Family

My Health
My Parents
My Friends
My Creativity

Fulfilling my dreams this year
Traveling to foreign countries
Standing on the tops of mountains
Being able to laugh
Accomplishing goals
Being a nice person
Knowing when to quit
Being debt-free
Being financially secure
Being able to work for myself
Being an American
The seasons
Sunshine
And so on and on, I can make it longer!
But, I won’t… Lol

So tag you’re it! What are you thankful for?

Autumn Mini Kit

Get it at my Etsy

Micheals, Peachy Cheap and Target Haul

Vintage Mini Kit

All 4 kits are now sold out. Thank you

Halloween Mini Album

Blog Candy Winners

Congratulations and thank you to all of my subscribers.

Blog Candy... Just Because!

Welcome to my first Blog Candy. I'm so excited to give all of these wonderful prizes away just because. All of the rules are bellow. Have fun and good luck.

1.) Become a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post.

2.) Subscribe to my YouTube channel (icarrillodesigns) and leave a comment.

3.) Mention my blog, YouTube channel, or blog candy on your blog and include a link to http://www.ivettcarrillo.blogspot.com/

If you do all 3, you get entered in the drawing 3 times with a greater chance of winning the blog candy! It really is that simple! If you are already a follower on my blog and /or are subscribed to my YouTube channel, you are automatically entered in the drawing 3x if you complete #3 above (otherwise, you are entered only twice.)

After I announce the winner. I will ask that person to email me their mailing address so I can ship the Blog Candy out.

Thanks for playing along and good luck to all you scrappers, bloggers and YouTubers out there!

So I’ve been offline for a while

For this blog entry, I want to talk about a subject that has nothing to do with scrapbooking or card making. I’ve been gone first for lovely vacations with family, then because of the worst, and I’m still feeling pretty sad these days…

I write about things, objects, people, experiences that inspire me. Well my Father-in-law or Dad as I called him inspired me. Unfortunately we lost him at the very young age of 67 due to a horrible car accident, and will be missed. This was crushing news to all of us especially my children. He was an amazing person with so much enthusiasm and energy, a great outdoorsman and a fabulous hunter. I even have one of his trophies in my den.

I’m so glad my kids especially the boys got to experience their granddad this past summer. They went on hunting trips and fishing trips all summer long with him and can’t stop telling the wonderful stories about their grandpa and it brings tears to my eyes. My daughter made a “goodbye” card for him and enclosed was this beautiful passage:

I have many fond memories of you Grandpa. I look forward to seeing you again "soon" (at least in the eternal timeframe!) and giving you a big hug!

We were SO lucky to have him in our lives and for me it was an honor to know such an incredible individual. He was always warm to me and I have many fond memories of him as well, Dad you will be dearly missed but your memories will forever live in our hearts.

The, “I’m back from vacation but oh so tired” post!

Not to be counted as an actual post, obviously. Just a note, a memo if you will, to say that I’m now back from my long and much needed vacation. I traveled to Mexico and have tons of pictures to share with you. Traveling for about 34 days has its consequences, but all is good for me. I have to say that I enjoyed myself and am ready to get back in gear. Will write more once I catch up with tons of emails, mail, photo uploading, maybe some cleaning lol and some sleep. (Note I also need to schedule time to respond to e-mails)

In the mean time some photos:

Wow I wanna go back now!

ATC Cards

Just a reminder ATC Cards are due today. BTW I was so impressed by the fabulous work you all have done on the cards. I have had video camera trouble and this is why I haven't posted a video with April and May's ATC's I should be able to get one up shortly though. Take care and I can't wait to see what you all came up with this month.
Hugs