Challenge #39

I am entering this into More Than Favors color Challenge:Teal, Brown, Pink and Cream.  The sentimet is  Scrappy Mom's (love those stamps!) The cut is from Simply Charmed and the brad is from the Eyelet Outlet. They have the best selection of inexpensive brads and the shipping is very low and totally fast! http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-39-color-challenge.html

I love Peachy Keen Stamps!

I tried out my new Peachy Keen Stamps that I won from Emma at My Creative Time and they are AWESOME!  They stamp awesome and look how stinkin cute these faces are!! I am soooo going to be using these ALL the time! Emma Rocks and so does Peachy Keen Stamps.  Get out there and get some!! I am actually entering my first project into a Peachy Keens challenge!  http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/05/lets-face-it-friday-designers-choice.html
   The paper is Provo Craft, the sentiment is from Scrappy Mom's and the cut is from Simply Charmed!

Lucky Me!!

I just realized I have not posted in a while!!  I have not been able to use my buddy, the cricut, for a few days, its been so busy at home and work!  BUT, I have had a great week of winning things! FIRST, I won SCAL 2 from SVG Cuts!! whoo hoo! Ok, I have no clue how to actually use SCAL 2 but I am going to give it a whirl!! THEN, I won Peachy Keen Stamps, Everyday Character faces from Emma at My Creative Time! I loved the look of the Peachy keen stamps so I totally cannot wait to use them.  I also want to order some of Emmas stamps because they look awesome. Have you seen her blog and her line of stamps?? She is one creative chick and her stamps look so fun! Check her out at  http://www.creativetimeforme.com/.  FINALLY, I won a set of stamps from Pink By Design! Sarah and Mr. Cricut started a message board and she has great stamps too! I had bought one set and then won a set the other day but it will be a set she chooses! yeaaa!  http://pinkbydesignstamps.com/  Join her message board to see her awesome projects,products, and to meet some great people!
 Oh, and I am getting my project ready for Bug Bites blog hop starting this weekend!  Team Grillin goes from May 28-30 and Team Chillin will be from June 4th-6th!  I will be on the Chillin team and will be hoppin on June 4th!  I have some blog candy too for the hop so don't miss it!  http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/



 

I Wheelie Miss you!

I am entering this into September Ninths Tacky Tuesday Challenge #6-  which is Cars and using either the word "wheel" or "roll".  I found this paper in my stash and since it had so much going on, I only added the truck, some buttons, and my sentiment(had to type that up on the computer since I didn't have the right stamp!) 

BFF

I haven't used one of my newer cartridges, Once Upon a Princess very much but wanted to make a little thank you card for one of my BFF's who is going to watch my son while we go to our oldest sons high school graduation!!   OMG !  The oldest is off to college!!!  Four yrs ago Kim convinced my husband who had just turned 50 that I, at 36 ,needed a baby and BAM we had Liam!  She was even in the delivery room with us! When I say she has seen everything, I mean she has seen EVERYTHING!!  LOL She truly is my BFF!!  So, thanks Kim for giving up your night to watch Doodie since he is not allowed in to the graduation.
 I am entering this into the Scrappy Moms Challenge-Once Upon a Princess http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2011/05/terrific-tuesday-challenge-once-upon.html.  I can't wait until I get the new stamps I just ordered last night from Scrappy Mom's (The Charmed Life)!!!  I have one set that I love and I am sure I won't be disappointed by the new set!  Be sure to check them out!!
 I am also entering the More Than Favors Challenge #38 Anything Goes! 

http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-38-anything-goes.html

Sparkly fruit?

Here is my entry for Cardz TV NSD challenge-make a project with fruit in it! http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/05/national-scrapbooking-day-challenge.html

 I am also linking this up to the Patches of Pink link-up Party http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/05/princess-birthday-card-and-link-up.html

 I love sparkle farkle and this paper is sooo bright!!!

Buzzy Bee Designs Giveaway!

Buzzy bee Designs is giving away some fantastic blog candy if you can help her reach her birthday goal of 300 followers!  She is so close! Head on over to her site and wish her a happy birthday but more importantly, check out her awesome work!! http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-candywhat-i-what-for-my-birthday.htm

Happy Mother's Day!

My husband told me I could get the Expression for Mother's day.  Ok, when he told me I could get the Expression I thought he meant the Pink one so I went to Michael's and got it.  When I got home, he said I thought you were getting the green one! AHHH he meant the E2!  OMG!! Oh well!  I had already opened it and got it all set for its big debut today and am not good at waiting for a new one so it's staying!! I hadn't even figured out my Cricut yet and now I am trying to figure out all the different settings on the Expression!!  I had a great day though with the fam and then I got to work on the MPS challenges uninterrupted for a few hours.  I hope you all enjoyed your day!

MPS Challenge #10-Pet

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-10.html

MPS Challenge #8-Summer Time Theme

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-8.html

MPS Challenge#2- Use Kraft Cardstock

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-2.html

Mother's day!

This is the Mother's Day card I made for my mother in law! She is going to spend the night with us and have breakfast with us since the little dude is sick and we can't go out!  "Nanny" will be going back up north in a few weeks so I am glad she will be with us to celebrate.  Without her, I wouldn't have my awesome husband so I really am so grateful for her!!  I am linking this to the Patches of Pink Link up Party.  http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/05/spring-challenge-dt-post-and-link-up.html

Happy Scrapping!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day! Or as I call it, an excuse to craft all day! lol  Apparently my son missed the memo that it was mommy's weekend as it is NSD AND Mother's day and he is sporting a fever! UGH!  Good thing his daddy is so awesome, he is taking care of both of us!
I am entering this into So Saturday Challenge #9 which is to use embossing.  I am still experimenting with my Cuttlebug and really need to use it more! I also used my I-Rock which I love!  Have a great Day! be sure to check out Card Creations and More by C  as Christina makes the most beautiful cards. I just love looking at her creations!!  http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-saturday-challenge-9-embossing.html

Appreciate the Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week of May.  I love this week!  I am not a teacher but I believe in thanking the teachers who take care of my son all day and teaching him things that I know I would just not be able to.   Each day of the week I give a little treat to his teacher.  The first day I baked bread and gave that and an apple to her. After all, breakfast is the most meal of the day!! lol   Tuesday I gave her a cup with a packet of instant Latte mix and put a tag on that says, "Thanks a Latte!" and included a straw.  Today it was a pudding cup that said, Thanks for "puddin" up with me!  Tomorrow I am giving her this little pack of watermelon gum with a treat topper that says, "You're one in a melon!"  Friday will be a bouquet of flowers.  Be sure to thank your teachers this week!  I am linking this up to http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2011/05/teacher-appreciation-ideas-link-party.html

Awesome Giveaway at Sherri Scraps with Passion!

Have you been to the Sherri Scraps with Passion blog?  She started her blog around the time I did and I have been following her work, its pretty great!! She is having a giveaway to her followers(did I mention I follow?? lol!) It is a very generous offering but even more important than the blog candy is her creativity! Check it out!  http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/2011/04/special-giveawaycheck-it-out.html

gotta love the kicks!

My sister is a P.E. Teacher and she and her 9 yr old daughter came to Florida for Spring Break. My 4 yr old had a great time with his cousin and we miss them already! So, when I saw this challenge at Scrappy Mom's where the Paisley Cartridge had to be used, it was perfect timing!  I had wanted to send a card with some pictures I took of the kids at the beach and this gym shoe screams Babe! (my sisters name) so I will include them in here.(I have to print them off the phone! ugh!)  I used my Scrappy Mom's Simple Sentiments stamps which I love!, twine I ordered from a seller on Etsy, ribbon from Michaels, my Cuttlebug swiss dots folder, and Cricut orange patterned paper.   http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2011/04/terrific-tuesday-challenge-paisley.html

It's a boy!

I made this little card for a friend of mine who is having a boy in June.  I love this little baby carriage from Simply Charmed!  I used my Cuttlebug for the background, the paper is recollections, the stamp is from Scrappy Mom's Simple Sentiments and the "It's a Boy" ribbon is from Michaels.  I am entering this into My Craft Spot Bundle of Joy Challenge #5. http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2011/04/monday-challenge-5-bundle-of-joy.html

Everyday Cricut giveaway!

The girls at Everyday Cricuit are having a giveaway April 25, 2011.  The Grand Prize?  A Cricut Anniversary Expression 2!!  Whoo hoo!!  How kickin is that??  Thanks Joy and Melanie for the chance!  Go check out their blog, I have been following them since I first got my cricut a few months ago and their site is awesome!(and I am not just saying that because they have a giveaway! lol!) good luck to everyone!

Sweet Chick!

The last of the Easter cards! This one will go to Nanny who is watching the little man tomorrow while daddy and I go out(totally biting my nails, I have separation anxiety and she has NEVER watched our 4 yr old-yikes!) I am entering this sweet little chick into the Fantabulous Cricuit Challenge #56  http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/04/challenge-me-monday-56.html  and to Patches of Pink Easter link up party- http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/04/spring-and-easter-link-up-party.html 

Happy Anniversary Mr!!

Tomorrow is our 7 year wedding anniversary! whoo hoo!! I have a great husband who is an awesome father to our children.  We have one son together and I am "Schmom" to his two other children by his first marriage. We all get along great and I am very lucky to have them all. I got this paper from Bo Bunny(I won it, even better!!) I knew I had to use it for his card.  I love the phrases on it, totally sweet stuff...(love of my life, etc...)So, I didnt really want add much to it but I added the little unicorn because I just thought that it was really simple but beautiful.  Happy Anniversary, Mr!!
I am entering this into the Patches of Pink Spring link up party http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/04/spring-and-easter-link-up-party.html and Craft Junkie Toos' linky  party.  http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/04/spring-and-easter-link-up-party.html!

Tacky Tuesday Challenge

Ok, enough already! This is the last challenge(well, until at least Monday!)I am just trying to catch up on some card making and had some spare time to do that tonight.  So, this lil cow is for the Tacky Tuesday Challenge on FB.  Moo or Udder had to be used.  Create a Critter cartridge was used along with an Inkadinkado Stamp(I only used the sentiment and not from the cow on the stamp).  Ok, NOW I am off to bed!

Paper Playtime Challenge #43-weather

I got the cutest little flower stamp from my friend at work and just love how it stamps! It almost looks drawn on, too cool! So, I  made this little "greetings" card using that stamp and another stamp she bought me that are like background stamps. They are made by Inkadinkado but had no name on it. I stamped the umbrella from the Paisley cartridge with the background stamps.  I found this adorable little snail brad from a scrapbook store near me, he is so stinking cute! I love the purple because its not something I use all the time.  I am entering this into the Paper Playtime Challenge #43.  http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2011/04/ch-43-weather.html

Easter Bunny!

I am entering this little bunny card into the Creative Sisters Monday Challenge http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/creative-sisters-monday-challenge-5.html and Patches of Pink Easter Card link up party http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/04/easter-card-link-party-and-challenge.html.  I used the bunny from Birthday Bash, a rubber stamp I got at Michaels,an Action Wobble(seriously, go get some of these!), a lil bling for the earrings for my girl and a little cupcake brad to go with this great paper I got that had a pretty cake on it.  Easter=cupcakes and cake!

Easter Egg Hunt

Today we had an Easter Egg Hunt at the house with about 10 of Liam's 4 yr old friends!  We hid about 140 eggs out in the backyard(4 kids didn't show so that meant more eggs for the ones that did!)!  We are on an acre and the eggs were scattered everywhere so it was really fun!  We snacked on PB&J on rainbow bread-how cool is that?, chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles, cupcakes made with my new baby cupcake maker(its a really cool little maker, it takes 4 minutes for 8 cupcakes!!),carrots, fruit and chips!  I wanted to make more decorations but got so busy I only got to add the little bunnies and chicks I made with the Cricut.  The kids had a blast!  They played with all the toys outside and had a field day with all of the toys inside too!  I was so busy I didn't take pictures of all the kids running like crazy for the eggs or playing in the yard-ahhh!!!!  Oh well, there is always next year since we do it every year! Each little one took home all their filled eggs(they had candy, rubber bandz, erasers etc inside)and a chocolate covered rice krispie bunny on a stick.(well, it was "supposed" to look like one anway!) I got that idea from those crafty ladies at Eighteen25. Now, I am off to relax now that all the little snot rockets are out of the house! lol

Patches of Pink is having an Easter Link Up party so I thought the pink feather boa project and rice krispie treats would qualify! http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/04/easter-card-link-party-and-challenge.html

Have a great Saturday!

I

MOOOOO!

This week I was asked to make 12 baby shower invites for a friend at work.  She is having a boy and the shower is farm themed.  I love the cow and barn from Create a Critter!!  I used some twine for the barn doors, a bit of red stickles for the heart,my grass punch from Fiskars, Recollections paper,(I used blue paper behind yellow because they were doing primary colors) red plaid ribbon(which I love!) and a gold brad for the hinge.  I typed up the invites because the stamp I wanted to use just didn't look good!!  This was the first time I was asked to make something so I hope the guests like them!!!  I am linking this up to Craft Junkie Too's Linky Party. http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2011/04/tgif-linky-party-41511-feature-me.html

Spring!

I made this card for my sister.  I used the bunny from Birthday Bash, a Fiskars grass punch, a bee brad with some bling trailing it and an Action Wobble.  If you have not seen or used an Action Wobble, you have to! They are a scream!  If you tap the bunny it goes boing! and wags back and forth-totally cool!  I got mine from Julie of Ready Set Stamp(she rocks!).  I just got a Cuttlebug and am loving it so I had to try it out on this project!
 I am entering this into two challenges: Celebrate the Occassion Challenge #9: something Spring and/or Easter using a punch. http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/2011/04/challenge-9.html
and at Card Creations & More by C So Saturday Challenge #7: anything Spring.   http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/2011/04/so-saturday-challenge-7-anything-spring.html
Been busy making b-day items for mom's 80th and baby shower invites for a friend.  I will try to post those tomorrow!

 

    

 

I made this Easter table arrangement for my sister who is hosting my mom's 80th b-day party! It took a long time to make,(there a zillion flowers on there!) but I think it turned out pretty cute!  It was made using a styrofoam ball, bread crumb container, a chopstick wrapped in yellow ribbon and mostly scrap paper I found while organizing my scrap drawer!  I am entering this into the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #53 looks like spring.  Check it out at:

http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-me-monday-53.html and for a challenge at Scrapbookaholic .     http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/2011/03/scrapbookaholic-by-abby-challenge-2.html.  Patches of Pink is having a link up party, check it out at http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/03/link-up-party-time-lets-see-your.html and so is Craft Junkie too

http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2011/04/tgif-linky-party-4111.html

Cricut Cardz Challenge #67

Cricut Cardz Challenge #67 is to use the colors, green, white and pink. http://cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/cricut-cardz-challenge-67.html  I used lime, hot pink and white.  Now that I look at the picture, I can see the colors look pretty light but they are really bright. Darn!  I really just have to get a new camera! ugh!  Little man was sick today and for the first time in like 3 yrs he feel alseep on the couch for a nap! Well, I thought I would get in a little crafting but he kept teetering towards the edge so I had to *sigh!* fall asleep with him so he wouldn't fall off. What's a mother to do? (besides dad fell asleep upstairs where my craft table is so I couldn't wake him too! lol) Now he is up but still veggin on the  couch so I am going to sit here with him and try to teach myself to quill.  It looks so cool and I would love to make some pretty flowers for spring. I get distracted easily so we will see how this goes! Have a great weekend!

Manly challenge and anything goes!

The Wacky Wednesday Challenge at More Than Favors was to make a manly card.  I used the zebra from my new Paisley cartridge and used My Pink Stamper Punnylicious stamps.  I used a tip from the Fantabulous Cricut and covered the 's on "what's " and just used what up? to make it more like guy talk! hee hee hee....sorry guys!
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/03/wacky-wednesday-31-manly-challenge.html  .  I also am entering this into the Paper Cutz Challenge #83 which is make any project using any theme. http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-cutz-challenge-83.html

Bunny Challenge

I made this card for the Cardz Tv Challenge, Bunny Week.  I used the cute lil bunny from Birthday Bash(I have been making a lot of those lil bunnies!) The inside is stamped, Happy Easter.  I am still getting used to my Cricut and the different cuts don't always come out the way I want! I need to experiment more with paper and not be so afraid.  But, I really need to take a class.  I do love watching Made By Momo's videos http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/  and Marys videos at Cardz Tv because she takes the time to show and explain things and even has the pages in the books from where she gets the cut! love it! (those books really do need to give better instruction for the first time user!)I tried cutting my background at 5" and it wouldn't work? ahh well, I will keep on trying! Thanks Mary for all the great videos, keep them coming! You can see her videos on Youtube and also on her blog-http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/03/bunny-week-challenge-giveaway.html 

Card Cupids Challenge

This weeks Card Cupids challenge is a Spring Inspired Card.  The little ribbon says "quack" so I made this little sentiment on the computer and used the duck from Create a Critter.  Be sure to check out Card Cupids and to send them some cards for the children at  http://www.cardcupids.org/blog/?p=869.  This simple little one will be going into the mail along with a few others to them. Their sponsor this week for the challenge is Scrappy Mom's Stamps.  I have one set and they are great!!  Check out http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/ and show her some love by ordering a set or two!

Birthday Bash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Tacky Tuesday: Use the Bunny from Birthday Bash and the word "hop".  You can check out the challenge on FaceBook and then the challenge at Flaunt it Friday: Use the Bunny and Present from Birthday Bash. http://flauntitfridays.blogspot.com/
 

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! This is what my son Liam had this morning for breakfast!  I can't take the credit for the topper, the girls at http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-so-lucky.html made these.  They have the cutest site ever!!  It is their blog birthday week so head on over and tell them Happy Birthday!

Yum, chocolate covered Shamrock sprinkled marsmallow pops!! Liam and I made these for his day care class! He put the sticks in and I dipped! Not as glamorous as I would have wanted as I did them fairly quickly while making dinner but I am sure the 4 yr olds are not complaining!

Fantabulous Cricut: Challenge Me Monday #51

The challenge at Fantabulous Cricut is "Hip to be Square" green and gold.  I really love the challenges and tips at Fantabulous Cricut! Be sure to check them out at http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-me-monday-51.html. 

Win a EK Success Border Punch!

Who couldn't use a new punch? I, for one could, since I only have one!!  lol Janice at http://www.cricutology.blogspot.com/ is giving one away to a lucky follower! Check out her site, she has some adorable layouts and cards. She even has an Etsy shop!!

This is For K Andrew's Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky

This is for a challenge at Getting Cricky.  Check out the site at http://www.gettingcricky.com/.  She has some beautiful projects there, fun challenges and great giveaways!  Become a follower, you won't be disappointed!  She is  on the move but still doing what she loves, how cool is that???  I will be sending this card to my friends wife.  She had a brain tumor removed(completely, yeah!!) on Friday and while she has some other obstacles to overcome, I think this card says it all!!                           

Pinkalicious Blog Hop

Robyn at My Pink Stamper's Pinkalicious Blog hop theme was Spring.  I used my new cartridge,Once Upon a Princess.  It is the cutest cartridge.

Card Cupids Rock!

I made this for my sister Babe.  Her b-day was on the 6th of March.  I entered this in to the Cupcake Challenge at Let's Cricut.  I am reading the sentiment and realize that I have some cards I really need to do to send to Card Cupids.  If you haven't checked out their blog, you seriously should.  It is a fantastic blog!  They donate cards to sick and disadvantaged children.  I sent them 2 last week and really need to send them about a dozen more.  All of us sitting at our Cricuts definately need to be making some cards for these kids!  I don't know If I buy into those emails requesting me to send sick Johnny a zillion cards because he wants a zillion cards because you find out most of those are hoaxes!  Why shouldn't each child get at least one card instead of one getting a million for himself??  I like how the children Card Cupids pick kind of get a surprise card, they don't "expect" it. They donate care packages too! How kickin is that?  So, when you are sitting at your Cricut, whip up an extra one for the kiddos at Card Cupids or just donate of your challenge cards! (they have challenges too on their site http://www.cardcupids.org/blog/  ) I know I will!  Have a great weekend!

Good Morning!

The Paper Varietys Challenge is to make a card or layout with a get well theme http://thepapervariety.blogspot.com/2011/03/get-well-soon.html  and for the More than Favors Wacky Wednesday #29 Color Challenge the colors were purple, yellow and green.  The background paper is a deep purple and so is the flower(though the flower looks pink and the paper looks brown!).  http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/03/wacky-wednesday.html  Check out both of their sites, they have some beautiful cards and layouts! 

How fun is this?

My brother is totally into recycling and re-purposing and so thought I would surprise him by making something with a recycled strawberry carton! (ok, I am not giving him the basket, just showing him that I can make something!) I am having an Easter Egg Hunt at my house again this year and thought the little girls would find these kind of fun to put their found eggs in!  I used fabric stiffner on the rbbon handle and added some cuts from Simply Charmed.  Add some sparkle farkle eggs, a few flowers, grass inside and ta da, egg basket!  I am entering this into Craft Junkie Too's Bring it on Spring challenge http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2011/03/bring-it-on-spring-crafty-designers.html , Crazy About Cricut's "green project" http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/and The Creative Sisters Monday Challenge#3, Think Spring!http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/creative-sisters-monday-challenge-3.html 

Crafting with Christina: St. Patty's theme Challenge #18

Ok, so this is my first scrapbook layout since getting my cricut.  I usually just whip on some stickers and use my sharpies for my pages! Now, I can use my cricut!! I put some green bling on some of the clovers and used the required elements:buttons, leaf, green, and pot of gold. 

Wacky Wednesday #28-Zoo Challenge

More Than favors Wacky Wednesdays challenge is Zoo themed .  I LOVE monkeys! I always ask my husband, "Can we get a monkey??" He always says "NO!" Whatev!  I call everyone at work monkey, I don't know why,I just do.  So, my good bud Stacy(monkey girl)is out of work and kind of in the dumps so I thought I would send her a little card letting her know that even though it seems like everyone is against her, I still am bananas for her!! So to Stac, cheer up monkey girl!! I had to whip this one up fairly quickly since we were out late getting light up shoes for the little man and running shoes for the big man!(mama doesn't like to exercise so she didn't get any! lol). I used my favorite Create a Critter Cartridge, my awesome stamps from The Pink Stamper(I love her!) and of course some sparkle farkle! (ok, smack me now I cannot stop using glitter glue.  I love whoever invented glitter glue, stickles, dollar store glitter glue etc... just love that sparkle farkle it cheers me right up!) 

Fantabulous Cricut Cartridge Challenge #49

The challenge was to make a Shaped card! I made a crown for my sister, Laura.  Her birthday is March 21st and she definately is a princess(well,she thinks she is anway! lol) .  Happy Birthday Laura!!http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-me-monday-49.html