tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89117654378716401212024-03-05T22:13:43.884-06:00Little SicilyRandom thoughts, hopes, and dreams of a intelligent, quirky, and fun girl...Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-67878043770916549072011-07-21T23:10:00.002-05:002011-07-21T23:13:47.278-05:00New BlogHello to all! I have started a new blog solely for my business, DB Custom Creations. Please check out Make it or Break it: The Diary of an Entrepreneur and follow me!Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-87235640302994908572011-06-27T12:38:00.001-05:002011-06-27T12:43:19.531-05:00Make a WishDisney Happy Birthday Greeting Card; Perfect for the little princess in your life!5 by 6.5 inchesThe front of the white card features turquoise and orange (glitter) card stock. A "Make a Wish" card stock sticker in orange and pink placed on the top center.It has a Jasmine character chip board sticker in the center. 2 pink glitter card stock stickers on the bottom corners. Colors: White, turquoiseProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-74371007353094715152011-04-21T11:26:00.000-05:002011-04-21T11:27:19.476-05:00Quote of the DayWe are made to MixProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-29705752989365920552011-04-14T20:37:00.004-05:002011-04-14T20:48:38.620-05:00Congrats!My sister has had her house on the market for the past two years. She was stuck in a house that she purchased with her ex husband, and finally, her house has sold. Closing day is April 21st. I wish her luck on her new journeys, and hope that she never looks back!5 by 6.5 inchesWhite card with yellow card stock.Patterned paper with multi colored houses.A die cut of a yellow house , brown card Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-89345164662090316092011-04-13T21:42:00.003-05:002011-04-13T22:00:23.380-05:00Chicago Bulls # 1 in the league!?!The Bulls have won 62 games this season, they were not expected to do so well this season. Thanks to the MVP (D Rose) and the excellent coaching of the coach of the year (Coach T). I'm so proud of the Bulls. I have watched almost all of the games this season and they have all been great to watch. Yea Bulls!!! I can't wait to see what the playoffs bring!In celebration the the Bulls...I will Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-36858100543847289252011-04-12T18:05:00.002-05:002011-04-12T18:09:27.161-05:00Happy Bunny EarsEaster Sunday is April 24th!White card measures 6.5" by 5"Light blue bunny patterned paper with a semi gloss finish.Happy Easter die cut in hot pink. E in Easter has bunny ears.Yellow and hot pink polka dot ribbon tied at the bottom of the card.Blank InsideCan be purchased HERE for $3.00.In other news, today was my first outdoor run of the season. I was able to complete my 3 miles...day 2 of Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-81781805680486368562011-04-11T20:23:00.004-05:002011-04-11T20:36:14.689-05:00A little inspiration neededToday I decided that I am going to begin to train for a half marathon. This is not really my idea, but a few encouraging words from good friends made me believe that I can do it! The last time I ran 13 miles...ummm never- well maybe back in high school. I'm going to try for a pace of 12 min miles...that I believe is doable....So, today was my first day of training...it was strength and Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-8777249715083817332011-04-10T20:35:00.004-05:002011-04-10T20:43:43.683-05:00Chicago White Sox Win!!!I was at the Sox game today, in a nice box seat (the perks of my job)! It was a wonderful day in the City...so sunny and warm. Love Chicago in the spring/summer! Though I was watching the Bulls game for several innings (sorry Sox, but I love the Bulls). White Sox Birthday cards are the perfect card for a Chicago White Sox Fan!!!Happy Birthday to all the Chicago White Sox Fans!!!White card Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-72719044060954917032011-04-09T16:05:00.004-05:002011-04-09T16:16:01.132-05:00Bulls # 1 in the East!Chicago Bulls Gift Tag Measures 2.5" by 4.5"Black card stock with Chicago Bulls paper, with a felt jersey sticker.Back of the tag has white card stock with To: and From: stamped in black ink.White StringCan be purchased HERE for $2.00Bulls Birthday and Father's Day cards are also available.Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-52318062347827225822011-04-09T15:48:00.005-05:002011-04-09T16:04:58.386-05:00Craft Show # 2Today was my second craft show, it was at Bridgeway of Bensenville, which is a retirement community. Once again, I don't think that I chose the correct venue for my cards. I only sold 4 cards...didn't even make the cost of my table. Many of the residents no longer could read or write well, so the are "excused" from buying greeting cards. Another woman told me straight out, why should I pay Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-44987432853206155162011-04-08T09:07:00.004-05:002011-04-08T09:16:50.753-05:00Happy Easter ChickEaster Sunday falls on April 24th this year...Card measures 4" by 5.5"White card stock, with a black stamped chick, coming out of a half cracked egg. Colored in with stamp makers. Happy Easter is stamped underneath the baby chick.At the bottom of the card, color coordinating ribbon is laid across.Sold HERE for only $1.50Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-35390538219664077342011-04-07T12:06:00.004-05:002011-04-07T14:19:05.029-05:00Start of Something New!The last couple weeks in my life, I have started to do things that I haven't done ever, or some in a long time. Change is good. I Know that there is good in all things! In keeping with starting new things, I plan on featuring a new card that I that I have made on a daily basis....we shall see how long this last!Card # 1: Happy Mother's Day.Mother's Day falls on May 8, 2011This card is made on Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-1903649301677094312011-03-24T08:10:00.002-05:002011-03-24T08:14:21.058-05:00Saturday MorningsHave you ever come across this blog? Staurday Mornings is a great blog to follow if you like handmade goods. There are tons of featured artists, and you cold even be featured on the blog...check it out!Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-58102497523631608162011-03-21T21:33:00.001-05:002011-03-21T21:36:54.378-05:00Spring has sprung!Good bye winter....hope not to feel your wrath until 2012.Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-26503633528732785492011-03-19T18:48:00.005-05:002011-03-21T09:19:56.199-05:00My first craft show!My first craft show was on Saturday! Here is what my setup looked like. It was a good first experience, I just wish that more customers would have come through. My next show is in April, I'm hoping it will be better than the first!My dad built the free standing card stand; I think that he did an amazing job with it. I love it, especially the little shelf that I was able to use for my frames. Lu Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-10583536771997508622011-02-24T12:16:00.002-06:002011-02-24T12:23:44.082-06:00Life CheckIt amazes me how time passes without even knowing what happened to it. I remember being in 4th grade sitting on the deck at my parents house, wishing to be in 8th grade. Those 4 years took what seemed to be a life time. 4 years can pass now and it will seem like 1!February 2011 already! I never thought that I would be where I am today – I guess I never really thought about it though. I neverProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-33143699107244599852011-02-05T18:07:00.006-06:002011-02-05T18:41:47.246-06:00Go Wild!I spent the whole day working on an order for Go Wild Birthday Invitations. The party is at a indoor jungle themed amusement park for kids. I have never created any jungle themed cards or invites before, so coming up with ideas was a challenge for me. I spent about 2 hours wondering around Michaels looking for ideas. I didn't find anything that really screamed jungle to me. It was the most Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-44439601279615987922011-02-03T19:30:00.002-06:002011-02-03T19:33:36.779-06:006 Months TodayLove you lots Mr. Lu!Need more details on the Love Birds card? Click HEREProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-53018377069207802412011-02-01T13:47:00.003-06:002011-02-01T13:57:05.389-06:00Love is in the Air!February, the month of love! I can't believe that it is already February. The count down to Valentines day has begun! I'm especially excited, since I will be going to the Smokey Mountains with Lu. Our first trip! I'm very excited...I plan on zip lining through the smokies. We are staying in a small cabin in the mountains...there will be both an outdoor and indoor hot tub. I love outdoor hotProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-14885086818768749162011-01-27T12:44:00.003-06:002011-01-27T12:53:11.975-06:00Snow, snow, go away!I'm ready for: I so sick of the dull, gary skys. The bitter cold air whipping against my face. Bareness all around. Makes me sad and sluggish...Please come soon dear Spring!See DB Custom Creations for details on purchasing this and other springtime cards.Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-42438214246134357592011-01-26T17:23:00.005-06:002011-01-26T17:40:11.466-06:00Book Mark Anyone?In light of Valentine's Day appraoching, I decided to make a love themed book mark. This is the first one that I have ever made, and I'm very happy with it! I think that it is so fun and cute! It's perfect for a inexpensive gift to yourself, or maybe as an add on gift for someone else - it'd go perfect with a new book!I love all things that are girly, and looking at this just makes me smile. Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-90580337278288029202011-01-20T20:21:00.007-06:002011-01-21T08:12:53.005-06:00Halftime BreakBulls 44 Dallas 35I have been obsessed with watching the Bulls this while season. D Rose for MVP. I have turned into a NBA infomercial! It brings me back to the good old days of the Jordan days, I used to watch them all the time back in the day too. I remember my girlfriends and I watching playoff games in mt basement and jumping in the pool during half time. No swimming now, in this -2 Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-16330682654996569572011-01-07T10:40:00.005-06:002011-01-07T10:51:12.858-06:00Week One of 2011One week into 2011 already- HOLY CRAP! Time goes by so fast! The week, the year, the decade has gone really well for me thus far. 2011 is going to be a great year, I'm going to make sure of that. I feel happy and blessed to have such wonderful friends and family and to have Lu in my life. I love you all! Thank you for all the love and support I receive from you all! *2011 card can be Progressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-15956045541623229452010-12-09T14:27:00.004-06:002010-12-09T14:33:49.870-06:00Create a great Day!I just heard this on an voicemail message. I think that is the best saying ever; since I love to create on a daliy basis! This was my creation from last night! Hey Cupcake Valentine's Day Card.This and my other creations can be viewed/purchased HEREProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911765437871640121.post-45459169513672782902010-12-09T08:23:00.003-06:002010-12-09T08:27:32.544-06:00The Coffee CozyI just bought this knit coffee cozy off of etsy; I'm loving it! It is so cute and stylish, and only cost $8.00. Who ever said it wasn't easy being green? It can be purchashed HEREProgressive Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709859435078949570noreply@blogger.com0