This week, I do have many things on my desk that I am working on for various swaps and challenges! Some are actually through, I stunned myself, but none I can really share right now because I am a creature of habit and like a certain order of things and how to do it! YES, OCD would be the disease that I have, but there you have it! All revealed in good time!
One of the challenges that I HAVE NOT started on which is lying in wait is my Pick A Stick Journal Challenge for September! I have my prompts, my journal and...........nope....NO ideas yet! LOLOL As full proof, take a gander at the photo below!!!! LOLOL
Let me share another thing on my desk that I received in the mail on Monday...yipeeee! I love getting mail, don't you? As a part of the Pick A Stick Challenge over on the Facebook Group of it's same name, I won a prize due to the fact that I entered my journal and ATC! I didn't win the overall prize, but I was so stoked to win an ATC from sweet Sheri Whitfield, one of the Fab Four Moderators! :) If you want to join along each month and have your own chance to win, hop on over to the group and ask for an invite! :) Sheri sent me this CUTE, CUTE ATC based on last month's prompts in this beautiful card! Sheri's a card maker at heart, so I was super excited to get one of her cards! Thanks so much for the opportunity and the prize Sheri!: )
All that said, if anyone knows a REALLY GOOD glue gun that I can purchase that doesn't make this huge mess every time you use it, PLEASE, PLEASE share with me. I don't want to spend a whole lot, but I am willing to spend a bit more if it's good and will last me for years! Phew, glad I got that off my chest! LOLOL
Well my friends, have a MOST BLESSED Wednesday and rest of the week! Not sure if I will have any finished product to post this week, we shall see! I am looking forward to my weekend, whereby I will be having a girls weekend (which simply means me and my bestie and my daughter and her bestie) in HOTLANTA! Going to go visit my old stomping ground and maybe a show and some good foodies! Yippee for me! My daughter's bestie's mom is my bestie, so it makes it all cozy for us four to do things together, isn't that great? Hope you have great plans as well!
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Hi Felicia, isn't that the worst, you do your research, and it still turns out to be awful. Hard to make a recommendation, as the products may not be available where you are.Hope you get it sorted, maybe sometimes it's worth trying a cheapie one, at least it's not much loss if it's rubbish. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #9 xxx
ReplyDeleteToo right Shaz! I think I will be going back to the cheapo one! Thanks for stopping in! :) Blessings
DeleteHELP, LOL! That must be a serious case of white page syndrome! Just splash some paint on it randomly and it will take care of itself, promise! Love Sheri's card and that ATC is beyond adorable! Have fun with the girlies - sounds like in for a wild ride! I bet your other daughter is a bit jealous, am I right? Or maybe she's happy to have her daddy to herself for the weekend!
ReplyDeleteBoy, you were spot on with the "girlie" trip! My oldest is none to happy! LOL But the invite was from my bestie and her daughter for her daughter's birthday, so the invite wasn't for older sister too. Hard for her to understand that! She did put the fear of God into her Pop that he better spend time with her! LOLOLOL We will see how that goes! I do look forward to out little out of town trip though! We four have fun when we are together and I know it will be things my daughter remembers in years to come!
DeleteHey, the white page syndrome is real!!! LOLOL I know thoughts will come but I usually have to do exactly what you said, just start slapping the paint on and then it comes to me...you know...if you build it, they will come! LOLOL Blessings to you my wonderful friend....hugs to Oreo!:)
Just grab soe paint and dab it on and then see what you can make of it...soon it'll be "no more white page syndrome"!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit - you neeeed those Seth Apter paints - they're great!!
Happy WOYWW
Caz #36
Thanks Caz, that's EXACTLY what I did and yep, it did turn out alright! I am hoping Santa has seen me this year and those paints will be in the Christmas stocking! LOL Thanks for stopping by!: ) Blessings
DeleteOh my goodness that glue gun is crazy! Well, my glue gun is still going strong, wherever it is, because I can't find it! Now that is crazy. I don't know what I did with it. So I picked up a small one at Target, and I actually love that little thing. It's great. It came with regular clear glue sticks and some sparkle ones. Fun. I'm sure those blank pages will be beautiful in no time. Aww...and thank you for visiting my dollhouse! I did such a big post about it back then, so it's fun to share. I'm going to post that recipe too. Happy Wednesday! Sandy Leigh #44
ReplyDeleteToo funny about your glue gun! I keep mine out on my desk top all the time, because I believe I would be the same as you, out of sight, out of mind and then.....never to be found!LOLOL Eeewwwhhh, sparkle glue sticks, YUM! I will have to try those, haven't seen any in my "small" town, maybe at the big box store. Can't wait to see your recipe!! Blessings and thanks for stopping by!: )
DeleteWhat a shame re your glue gun!!! Mine is great - can't remember name of it at moment- and can't get to it. Will pop it on later. Thanks for the visit. Anne x #17
ReplyDeleteAnne, c'est la vie on that blasted glue gun! I will PREVAIL!! LOLOL I'll invest next time and maybe I won't be down this same road again! Thanks for popping in! Blessings
DeleteOh my word. What a mess and a waste. I hate wasting stuff, but that would be impossible to use.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and your kind words. It is an amazing thing to know John is safe in the hands of Almighty God. He was so very ready to be called to his home in heaven. Just exhausted with the effort every time he took a breath.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #2
Margaret, thanks so much for taking the time to visit me, I am sure you have other things on your mind! I think as believers, that is our very comfort, KNOWING they are in His arms, that's how we carry on! I am so thankful for the Father's mercy in times such as John's! He knew your need as well, to see John healed and where better than in the Father's presence! Blessings, blessings in this next journey of your life! Say a prayer for me and that blasted glue gun, it could get ugly! LOLOL God bless you.
DeleteI love the energy of your post! I hope you get some inspiration soon for your pages. Happy WOYWW. Elaine No. 20
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! The inspiration did come last night and it just flew out of my hands! I love when it happens like that, especially after I sat there and stared at those pages thinking, what do I do? Thanks for stopping in! Blessings
DeleteHi Felicia, there is only one Glue gun in my eyes that is really good and that's the Dremel Hobby 930 Dual Temperature Glue Gun 7mm Glue Sticks 240v. I have had other guns and been utterly disappointed with them but this is brilliant and never lets me down. Dremel make products specifically for crafters so they know what's needed and this one has two heat settings which is brilliant. Hope that might be helpful. Happy woyww, Angela x 19
ReplyDeleteAngela, thanks for the tip, I will DEFINITELY check it out! When you have someone that has used it give a testimony it's always better! Thanks for taking the time to come by! Blessings
DeleteHi Felicia! thanks for your visit earlier. Bums on the glue gun. I would send a note to them with this picture. Maybe there's something wrong with the gun. Hmmm HELP.... I with Zsuzsa. slap some paint on there and see what comes through. Look forward to seeing how this comes out. Creative Blessings! Kelly
ReplyDeleteKelly, RIGHT!!!!??? I think I need to do that as well! LOL on my journal sign! I did take hers and others' advice and just slapped it on and it went great! I will share soon! Thanks for coming by and many blessings! :)
DeleteSorry about your glue gun experience. Such cute cards - congrats on your win.
ReplyDeleteApril #33
Thank you so much April and thanks for stopping in!: ) Blessings
DeleteThat's beyond annoying with the glue gun! I only have a little cheapie one which I must admit I've never really used. (But my mother used to use hers on everything!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words on my post. I'm a bit behind with the Pick a Stick challenges. My first commitment is for my Wanderlust course :)
Yep, just spray some mist or paint on that those blank pages :)
Have a good week.
Right? BEYOND!!! I have had some suggestions on here to a few I am going to check out, but if those don't fly, I'm with you, it's back to the old cheapo one.....it was the best one I ever had! There are so many out there doing the Wanderlust course, I feel like I've missed out!!! LOL What am I saying, I already have too much on my plate! I get it though, but come round to Pick a Stick when you can, we'd love to see you!: ) Blessings
DeleteHello Felicia. Oh I do hear you about that glue gun but the bad thing is I replaced it with another one of the same kind due to the fine tip it has but the last one I had I had to unplug it every 5 minutes due to the smoking and extreme heat. Yes I agree I should of saved my money and bought the one I really wanted. Congrats on winning the card is beautiful and I love the ATC. Hopefully you break free from white page soon, have a wonderful week Hugs ~Anne L#5
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne and thanks for stopping in as well! I'm not out of the woods on the glue gun yet, but I will get there....this one's in the bin!!!!! My journal spread did have an explosion and I am almost done with it! It turned out great! Hope to share soon! Thanks again, and blessings to you!
DeleteI love the word help. I should pretty much use that before I start everything, lol. Love your creations, dumb glue gun, I found the cheap and nasties are not so bad. When they die you can just chuck them in the bin, and no need for the burial costs. I burn myself constantly so don't use them much. Have a great week, blessings Hilde
ReplyDeleteTrust me I DO USE THAT WORD EVERY TIME I start! LOL And any body who knows me know I TOTALLY need help! LOLOL I thought it was funny, especially after I saw the picture! LOL That gun is in the bin girl! Too cute on your burial cost comment! LOLOL Thanks for stopping in and have a great week! Blessings
DeleteThank you for your visit to my blog,
ReplyDeleteI am sure your journal will turn out great in the end
Lilian B #26
Thanks Lilian and blessings to you!:)
DeleteHi thanks for calling by at mine yesterday. My glue gun is a Bostik one and it does all I need without the mess. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Annie x #16
Annie, thanks for the tip, I will definitely be checking out that gun along with some other suggestions here! I'm hoping I will be able to find it at one of the big box stores so I can use my coupon!!! Thanks for stopping in! Blessings
DeleteI have a "Sullivans" glue gun, never heard of them and I probably bought it cheaply but it works every time. Just paint those glue blobs and use them for your art. Looks like others have made some great suggestions about other types of guns.
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Sandra, thanks for the tip, I am going to check out all the tips you sweet ladies have left me! I have just got to do something soon, I can't be without my glue gun....you know how that is! LOL And....thanks for the glue blob tip....I never thought about doing that! GREAT idea! LOL Thanks for stopping in and many blessings to you!:)
DeleteSorry to hear about your glue gun. Did you write to the manufacturer? I've have mine for so long I don't know what brand it is. I love your prizes! I wish I could give you some inspiration for your book, but I'm sure it will come to you!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
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Chris P#34
Congrats on your prize winning; it is a cute ATC. I'll be sharing my finished ATCs next week. I bought a surebonder dual temp glue gun from amazon, I think, last year. It's been great. No globby mess. Hugs, LisaDV#37
ReplyDeleteWow that is one CRAP gun for sure What a waste of glue and adorable card and ATC you got there so cute is that doggie
ReplyDeleteHappy late WOYWW hugs Nikki