I would say “woman” but that makes me FEEL and sound old. I don’t FEEL like a woman, I feel like a girl. Young, and full of energy, ready to take on the world 😀 So I am going with girl. I swear Im still 23. Don’t know how these last 7 years got added to my age, I must have missed that in the memory portion of my brain. Im stickin with 23. No wrinkles yet, but Im not fooling myself, I know Im really 30, but I can pretend to be 23 every once in a while can’t I?
I hate when people call me Ma’am! OMW! I want to screech when I hear that. I don’t even like when my children’s friends call me Mrs. Meader. I always say just call me Lauren! I know its a sign of “respect” but I am really not that formal, and it kills me to hear a little kid make me feel so old! LOL!
My point to this was I got to stamp yesterday!!! I made 7 creations 😀 Sadly for you, they are all for a release in 2 weeks! LOL! But they really sparked my mojo 😀 Granted the house went to H-E-double hockey sticks, but I really needed it. Now I know why I get cranky if I don’t get to stamp. All mess stress stamped out, onto card creations 😀 LOVE THAT!
Many have asked about Moo-Moo, my cat. He is still hanging in there. Pee is only pale tea color. I found another spot that was just pee, no blood. Not sure if that was him or my other cat (we have 3!) Lily, being territorial! Lets just say Im happy I have a carpet cleaner with all this pee stuff going on. GROSS! So I am hoping Moo-Moo is getting better, and that by the end of the 3 weeks I can figure out whats up with him, and get more testing done.
Another thing I have been getting asked about is my “healthy” lifestyle and exercising. I haven’t chatted about it, so you are wondering if I fell off the wagon. The answer is NO! I haven’t stopped. I am going string and enjoying every second. YES! I am still eatting healthy and exercising almost every day!! Now its a bit harder to work out as I have 2+ additional people to kick out of my living room for an hour, but I am keeping up with that. Im feeling great, and have lost well over 25lbs now! (Don’t own a scale but did check myself the other day at the kids doctors appointment! LOL!) Better yet, Im in SHAPE. I didn’t want to just be skinny, I wanted to be toned, and healthy, so its going really well. Like stamping, exercising is part of my daily routine. I feel awful now if I don’t get to do it.
Now you are wondering WHY I am babbling about that, well it has to do with yet another gift item!
Green Tea to Go!
I was excited to create this project. I think it will be well received.
I got some Chatterbox paper, which happened to PERFECTLY match my Green Tea to Go! packets.
The coolest thing for me was being able to personalize my tag/tags! That way someone isn’t wondering WHAT it is, and it makes it a nice way to present the gift.
I picked a border frame that I thought matched my paper. I used my markers to color it 2 colors, olive and pumpkin, to match. The border is from the Special Ocassions set. I think it looks cool colored in 2 colors like that.
I used JustRite Stampers Times New Roman Font for the “TEA” portion of my tag. I spelled out the “GREEN” using my FAVORITE small letters set. Stamped under the GREEN TEA sentiment is a tea cup from a fave coffee set of mine-Coffee Break by Gel-a-tins. I think its a nice little touch when you understamp something. It takes up some of the stark WHITE color that can occur. I have done this technique with just about every personalized set I create! LOL!
OK this box-ket was made because……………..
One of my children’s teachers was asking me about how I lost so much weight in such a short time. Its only been 10 weeks, and its been a huge transformation, to me. A big part is drinking water. Like a previous post where I used my Music Makeover template to package these for a friend, I made yet another holder. I read that Green Tea is great for aiding in losing weight. Im not a professional, but do think its been a little helpful to me. Anyway I figured to go with her water, she could try some Green Tea packets, and see how she likes it.
Top view of the tubes
I had to stamp my tube toppers! Aren’t they cute?
I modified byBox-ket idea, to fit these 4 test tubes. Now before I get 100 emails asking about them, I got them at Michaels. They are from Martha Stewart. I have no idea if they are getting more in, as I bought a ton when they first came out. So its just one of those things you have to keep your eyes peeled for. I wish I had more for you. I wish Martha herself, would send me some more! LOL!
There are different tubes—> found here A source my friend Tracey gave me.
I don’t own any currently, but have in the past, from Impress Rubber Stamps. and they are nice. Not the same, but will work on this project as well as myFor KeepSake! tube holder I made HERE!
See the close up view?
You can’t say that is not cute! I would never be able to BUY enough tag sets for all the things I possibly want to package up-KWIM?
FYI-I buy a lot of my JustRite stuff from HERE, as well. Dont miss your chance to apply for the ATS Design Team!! All the details here! If you DON’T apply you definitely WON’T make it, so what do YOU have to lose? Go for it!!
Non-stampers are truly floored when they realize you created this stuff. REALLY FLOORED! If they knew how easy it was, they would be shocked. I just let them THINK it took forever 😀
So that is it. Be sure to check back as my Papertrey Ink Newsletter project goes LIVE tonight! Another GREAT gift idea for the holidays 😀 You know how much I LOVE sharing my own tips for quick, inexpensive, and EASY treat holders. This will be another must do!
Im off and running. I have a million appointments to take my brothers girlfriend to. Before you know it my niece will be in the world.
CRAZY!
Thank you for checking in here 😀
Later
29 Responses for "Ahhhh….I feel like a new girl!"
Hey Lauren!
GREAT gift idea! I just picked up three packs of these last week…would have bought more but that was all that was left…lol
Love the idea of the green tea gift for her! She’ll love it!
Have a FAB day girl!
Glad you got some “My Time” in….makes for a healthy mind too doesn’t it???
Keep up the good work on your diet and hope moo-moo continues to improve :~)
Loved the project…thanks for sharing :~)
Awesome! I need to expand my Just-rite collection…I don’t think I’ll EVER have enough 😉
Glad you got some time in – that’s GREAT! Could it be the new Pink Cat stuff that you were working on??? mmmm can’t wait to find out.
Have a great day!!!
Im glad you got some time for yourself. I was just getting ready to send you an email asking if you needed to be rescued for an afternoon. Cant wait to see what you came up with. Enjoy the sunshine 🙂
-Molly B
I only have 2.8 seconds but I wanted to say hi – love the project – and give you a hug!
{{HUGS}}
Congrats on the working out! Please post a before and after picture so we can all cheer with you and see that great body you have worked hard to get 🙂
I agree..i hate being called Ma’am. Or Mrs.__________(last name). That makes me think of my MIL-and I don’t want to be like her. so…I get kids and others to say Mrs.Jules. That way it is still being respectful.
I love the tube box. very cute.
Another fab gift idea Lauren.
May you be blessed with at least 20 more years of feeling and looking like a 23 year old!!!
Thanks for sharing!
This is such an awesome and inspiring gift. I’m going to have to try this for christmas. You totally ROCK!
Glad to hear you’ve been sticking to your healthy lifestyle Lauren. You are setting such a good example for your kids. I never doubted you though!
This is really a fantastic way to present such a nice gift. You are so thoughtful!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating as well as your Papertrey project!
awsome project..as usual!
Another wonderful gift I love your papers. Congrats on sticking to your healthy life style and your terrific weight loss. Ann Lind
Wow! Lauren, you amaze me with your absolutely wonderful creations and how you manage to do all you do for family, friends and taking care of yourself! Incredible! The only problem is many of your creations inspire me to spend more money on stamps, etc. so I can duplicate what you’ve done. LOL. BTW, you’re still a kid to me…30 is a baby to me!
What a joy your blog is to read . Just love what you did “Green Tea” thingies …must do for me. Tx again for sharing.
Another awesome Lauren creation!!! Love the colors,.
Congrats! What a great happy entry today. I love the gift pack. Thanks for all the details and the close ups. I hope your week continues to be grat.
And if i could lose 25 lbs in 10 weeks by drinking water I tell you, I will drink it until the cows come home.
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Too funny!!! I had to chuckle when you said that everything you created was for DT stuff. This hasn’t been a good week for a lot of stampers for one reason or another I guess.
Hope your cat continues to get better. I had to go through the stress of a sick cat but we ended up having to put mine down. 🙁
Nice gift set. I love it. I wish I had some more time in the craft room to make up some cute stuff like this.
Hi Lauren! Cool project! Congratulations on your weigh loss that is awesome! Now I need to lose 10-15 lbs and I am a runner (who took a 6 month brak 🙁 and now is back into running….what kind of healthy eating are you doing? Salads, sushi??? Tell me tell me!!!! 😉 Have a great week!
CUTE box and I’m glad you got some My Time.
Congrats on all your hard work – that’s awesome! You go girl!! Glad your cat is hanging in there too.
Regards,
Meredith
Congratulations on your weight loss, Lauren. I’m sure it was more than green tea and water – it was a lot of exercising too? You have one of the most beautiful blogs – even the comments have a floral design – I don’t know how you do it, but keep on creating!
oh I love it! I just have one question, and i think if you ever have time (what’s the chance?) it would make a great post. and the question is….What is your average day like? From what time you wake up in the morning and what you do hour by hour, because you really seem like you have SO much time because you get so much done. Now Im no ninny, cause I know you have kids and a life and now your bro and his girl have moved in, so I know you dont have time, but you still manage to do so much! What is your secret??
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Hi Lauren….I’m with the above poster! I’d love to know how you fit everything you do into 24 hours!Does your state have 36 hour days or something? LOL.. I seem to get half the amount of stuff done you do in one day. What’s a typical day for you like? Well done on the weight loss, 25lbs is a huge amount! have a great weekend, Steph in the UK. PS. Big hugs to moo moo
Hey Lauren,
I love this gift Idea! My neighbor and I were just talking about you last night. Can you believe you are in daily converstions out there??? LOL
Anyway we have both been blogging a little over a month now, and been looking at lots of blogs and we agreed that we would keep coming back to your always because you share so many different things. Gift ideas, cards, party ideas, home decor all sorts of stuff. Many of the more known bloggers just have cards. Where I love to see a Card that is super layered up, I truly enjoy yours more, because they just seem more doable on a daily basis!
I love your stuff, I love doing your Saturday Challenge every week, and I am excited each day to see what you have to share, and how well you are doing with Diet and Exorcise, and your new line of templates, and all the family news, and I loved the picture of Alexa on the one gals blog that made the 2 way picture of you with Alexa and Amber as a baby, and you with your girls now!
Lauren you are just Awesome!
Heather Schlatter
You always have such great ideas! Love this one!!
Congratulations on living your healthy lifestyle, Lauren!! Wooo hooo!! I love your test tubes too!! Such a wonderful idea, and fantastic gift too!!
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