Thank you ♥

Thank you my dear friends for your love and your support during this difficult time.

I received the loveliest cards and presents ....

Thanks so much to Bibi, Ira and Rosie!

This came all the way across the pond from my friend Vickie!

Take a closer look at this beauty:

..... and Gabriele, my buddy at Rubber Dance Stamps painted this awesome picture for me. She didn't give it to me, but had me on her mind creating it, that's something, isn't it, love it and her! .... and you all!

Welcome Home ♥

Welcome Home ..... from different points of view ♥

When we came home from the hospital last night, Cookie, the *CAT*-cat (On the carpet in the hallway) threw herself on the back over and over again: “HOORAY …. Mom’s home!”

Emmy, the *QUEEN*-*LADY*-DIVA*-*LEADER of the HOUSEHOLD*-cat (On a bench in front of the chimney) barely glanced at me: “This will cost you!”

I’m so glad to be home ¿

Shhhh ......

I have to tell you a secret. DH left for a week to work abroad, so I took the opportunity to get me a bundle of joy ♥

Care to see?

It's over already .....

On Saturday Emma attacked her on the stairs to the basement and wouldn't let her come back up again. On Sunday morning she literally hit her several times and wouldn't let her out from under the chimney.

The poor little thing only came to me when Emmy was gone and she wasn't gone much. It was like she knew something was stealing my attention from her. I could've lived with some hissing etc. but not with this deliberately attacking Lena. I was afraid she would get hurt seriously.

Yesterday I had to call Lena's "parents" to come and get her. I just couldn't take the responsibility to look after her properly.

We will definitely never think about a third cat again, not with Emma.

Some "Must Haves" and my prize ;)

I just had to have the hastags .... well, the other items jumped into my cart .... unnoticed ;)

... and this is what I received from Rachel Greig for my publication in the latest issue of Take Ten! Aren't they beautiful?

Tim Holtz at the Paperworld ...

I had an awesome time watching Tim for almost 3 hours at the PI booth. Don't you all love that very concentrated look on my face .... lol

Isn't it just awesome? 

A background Tim created in less than 5 minutes ..... 

I'm not into AAI at all, so I sold my whole stash to a friend ... *wink* Rosie, now I will have to get some new stuff and some applicators ;)

My recent publication .....

..... in Stampers' Sampler Spring 2014

*HANG IN THERE!*

Design Team Call! ~ Spring/Summer 2014

We are a wonderful group of crafters at 1-2-3 GET SCRAPPY.

 For the next term we look for some new faces to join us on the team.

Please visit the challenge blog to see all about it. 

International applicants are welcome! ..... I can tell ;)

This will be mine .....

.... for the next 4 - 6 weeks :(

Any volunteers to create my Christmas cards?

I am fuming!!!!!!!

I booked a WS with Tim Holtz here in Germany together with a friend for the weekend of August,31,2013. 

The WS was cancelled due to some regulations Ranger didn't meet yet. Ok, I understand that. There are some issues.

But, deep in my heart it didn't sound right to me so I asked Mario directly what was on the schedule for Tim. Can you believe it, he didn't even KNOW about any trip to Germany, no invitation, no plan, no nothing ....

 I could kill!

1-2-3 GET SCRAPPY! .....

Well, what can I say? I am thrilled? I am excited? I am overwhelmed?

Let's put it in a nutshell: I am happy!

Melina has started a new challenge blog "1-2-3 GET SCRAPPY!"
and I'm a proud member of the team. We will have monthly challenges and lots of prizes to win, so just hop on over and see what's in for you!

Please make sure to visit the blogs of our team members, some stunning work to see within our international group of artist!

Design Team blogs

* Melina ~ http://me-craftyscrapper.blogspot.com

* Lynne ~ http://www.mymadkow.typepad.com

* Elizabeth (Lizzie) ~ www.snowboarderchic.blogspot.com

* Pat ~ http://ascrappinnana.blogspot.com/

* Ashley ~  http://scrapbookmylife.blogspot.com/

* Raechelle ~ http://raebellus.blogspot.com/

* Brenshevia ~ http://brensheviapapermemories.blogspot.com/

* Bel ~ http://belwoods.blogspot.com.au

* Heidi ~ http://heidi-myscrappingworld.blogspot.co.nz/

* Elina ~ www.artsandcraftswithlove.com

* Diana ~ http://dianasscrapbookingblog.wordpress.com/

* Majo ~ http://majos-art.blogspot.de/ - Well, you know me ;)

TURTLE SOUP - JOIN IN THE FUN!

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME EVERYONE TO JOIN US.
http://www.turtlesoup.scrappingturtle.com/index.php
WE ARE SO GLAD TO BE STARTING MONDAY AT THE TURTLE SOUP.. THE FORUM IS COMING ALIVE. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. BELOW IS A CONDENSED LIST OF WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED EVERY MONTH FOR YOU.

DAILY CHALLENGES

Sunday Cards (anything goes)
Monday Sketch (1 layout, 2 cards or 2 tags or 2 ATC's)
Tuesday TTT (tools, techniques, tips) (copics, digital etc)
Wednesday Stash ( use up your stash)
Thursday Scraplift (members from our gallery)
Friday Inspiration (pinterest, ads, photos, colour, quotes, etc)
Saturday All Sorts (labels, flags, tags, party favours, ATC's etc)
EXCEPTION the first Saturday of every month will be PROJECT 12 with Lisa Moen

Challenges will be posted daily up to the 3rd Friday of the month.

When ever possible in all the challenges and the mini crop - you will be allowed to make a choice to make either 1 layout, 2 cards or 2 tags or 2 ATC's.
Some projects won't allow this so watch for instructions when posted.

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MINI CROP EVERY 3RD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

On the 3rd Friday of every month we will have a Mini Crop which will be themed, have at least 7 challenges all posted that day and you have the entire whole week to play along ending at midnight EST the following Saturday.

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 NO challenges will post the rest of the month. This time will be used to catch up and finish the months challenges.
Play a lot or only join in on only the things that interest you.. but you have the choice about how much you play along with.... but with lots of options. 

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THIS IS YOU THE MEMBERS HOME AWAY FROM HOME. WE WANT TO MAKE IT THE BEST EVER AND WITH US AND YOU WORKING TOGETHER WE HOPE TO INSPIRE EACH OTHER AND CREATE TO SHARE NEW IDEAS AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST HAVE SOME FUN.

Scrapping Turtle ... Turtle Soup is on and ready!

We're back! The forum is up and running and the Design Team is in place! Please stop by the forum and re-introduce yourself or register to join the fun.  

See the Design Team reveal on July 1st!

Share something about yourself!

Meet the Design Team

If you're looking for a place to hang out with crafting friends, visit Turtle Soup!

Announcement ....

Starting May,14th I will be designing for Cardabilities. 

I'm all excited to be part of this wonderful team!

Please hop on over to the talented crafters!

Monica Lopez-Venezuela

Tatiana Yemelyanenko-Ukraine-returning

Majo Wybranietz-Germany

Ganna Gruden-Ukraine

Damaris Velazques-U.S.A

Veronika Galenko-Ukraine-returning

Agnieszka-Wolnicka-Pawlik-Poland

June Houck-U.S.A-returning

Anita Mulcahey-U.S.A

Olga Ishenko-Ukraine

Adriana Bolzon-Austrailia

Nicole Doiron-Canada-returning

Betty J-Germany

Marcie Sharp-Canada-returning

Be sure and check back June 15th for a new sketch 
and new reveal with these Designers!

A new *job* ..... :)

I am beyond thrilled to share that I was asked to join the *TWISTED TUESDAYS CHALLENGE* design team!! 

I'm very excited and look forward to new challenges on the team! 

Check it out: http://twistedtuesdaychallenges.blogspot.de/

Retailer for 3rd Eye Stamps!

As of today I am the only retailer here in Germany for the beautiful 

3rd Eye Stamps.

Whether you use them on layouts, cards, tags, ATC's or your Mixed Media projects, you will always find the appropriate design for your needs, some even in 2 different sizes.

Here are some samples ....

Tonight we will have a reveal of brand new stamps, so stay tuned! 

..... or just hop on over to the shop:

I'm still out ....

.... of my normal life. This cold has hit me real hard. I'm running a temperature and my throat is so sore that I can't even speak. Good thing DH is abroad, so I kind of "speak" with the kittens by sign language, works great :)

See you all around in a few days!

She never ceases to amaze me ....

... please take a look at the wonderful card she made for me! 

I am so tickled about the beautiful paper and the stickers she has sent me. 

Thanks so much Ira, love you!

Speak up .....

..... I can't hear you!

Some impressions on my run ...

The weather is very bad, but I still found some nature worth taking a picture on my run this week ..... I just love it when the sun comes up so very slowly through the fog.

You all have a good weekend!

I have made a decision ....

I’ve decided to make my blog a ‘No-Awards Please’ blog.

 
For me, your visits and friendship are the best awards and rewards that you all bless me with.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Also, I have so many wonderful blogging buddies and I visit so many wonderful blogs that I can no longer choose who to pass the awards to.

You all deserve awards for your support & friendship and your blogs of wonderful photos & interesting & fun content.

Thank you all for your friendship and encouragement. I look forward to more years to come visiting and enjoying your blogs.

I hope you all understand and will continue to visit & be my blogging buddies.

Thanks so much,

Majo