More Christmas cards.

Here are a couple that I designed last yr. but never had the time to assemble them, so I will be using them this yr. Will save me some time...since Christmas is just around the corner and I still have about 40 to go. Then 2009 calendars and hopefully will find time to make some gifts.

Stamping time.

Well, we are on NO overtime again....we'll see how long that lasts. So I found some time to stamp and put together more Christmas cards tonight...I have a total of 75 completed and about 40 to go...then I can start on the 2009 calendars and maybe some gifts.

The weekend.

I had to work saturday and then I went to Mom & Dad's old house to help sort and clean up what was left there. Going back again this morning to load up and take it all to Goodwill. Hopefully this will be the last of it,,,and hope it sells soon. Anyone want to buy a nice manufactured home in a nice park. Corner lot and across from the community center (extra parking).

Anyways...no stamping this weekend...unless I get out there tonight.

"Australia"

This was an awesome movie,,so if you get a chance to see it...you'll love it too. Hugh Jackman is so rugged and handsome, took my breath away!

Friday

No stamping today....I did finish a book I was reading though. The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks...it was so good it made me cry. I was pretty lazy today....maybe tomorrow some stamping will get done.

Going to see Australia with my friend tomorrow,,can't wait to see it. Hugh Jackman is sure a hottie. The previews look really good.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends.

Wednesday

I was pretty productive today...spent the day at my friend Danielle's house stamping most of the day. It was great fun! Can't wait to do it again.

Tuesday

Well today was my first of vacation....did alot of running around. School conferences, Tanner got a haircut, shopping adventure at Wal-Mart & Staples. Ran into my sister Judy at Wal-mart,,,was nice to see her. No stamping at all today :( but tomorrow should be an all dayer! I've still got to pack my totes for that too. I'm making dinner right now, so hopefully when I'm done...I'll find some time to get my stuff together.

6 days of vacation!

I'm so thankful that I have 6 days off...work has been crazy and I want to do whatever I want. Stamping lots is on my list of things I want to do.

Saturday

I'm hoping to get some stamping done this afternoon. Right now...my son and I are working around the house...bedding, laundry, floors, bathroom and soon will make a trip to Goodwill. I didn't have to work today...so stamping for sure tomorrow. I work on Monday, then I'm taking 2 days vacation and 2 days for Holiday,,,so I'll have 6 days off,,,I can't wait.

Christmas Cards

Here are my creations for today. Again case'd from SCS. There are so many talented people there, it's amazing the ideas I get from them. Thank you SCS.

Stamps: SU Holiday Tag Team, SU Many Merry Messages
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink
Inks: SU Purely Pomegranate, Old Olive
Access.: SU Purely Pomegranate Ribbon
Technique: Paper Piercing

Stamps: SU Hung Up On The Holidays, Short & Sweet
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green
Inks: SU Garden Green, Real Red, Pacific Point

Stamps: SU Hung Up On The Holidays, Short & Sweet
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green
Inks: SU Garden Green, Real Red, Pacific Point

The weekend is finally here...

Well, the weekend is finally here and I have to work tomorrow... :( The OT will be nice though for Christmas. I have a wedding to go to in the afternoon,,,that will be the highlight of the day. Hopefully the morning will fly by at work. I hope to get lots of stamping done on Sunday, so look for some new posts then.

Have a great weekend.

Christmas Cards

I enjoy getting off work after only 8 1/2 hrs...gives me some time in the evenings to create more Christmas cards. Here is my 4th design. Totally CASE'd from SCS. I get the best ideas from that great webiste. It's my home away from home. This card has quite of bit of cutting to it,,,but I think it's super cute. I think I cut enough DP for 24 cards. Just need to assemble them.

Stamps: SU Merry
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green, Real Red, Non SU DP
Inks: SU Real Red, Garden Green
Access.: Snowflake brad, Gold Cording, Circle punch

Christmas Cards

I found some time after dinner to design another Christmas card. I love these colors together. Was inspired by a SCS member. Love that website.

Stamps: SU Festive Four, SU Merry, SU Wishes Awash
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Purely Pomegranate, Mellow Moss
Inks: SU Purely Pomegranate, Mellow Moss, Basic Black, Rose Red, Only Orange
Access.: SU Black Gingham ribbon, SU Square Punch

Wedding Card

Here is the wedding card I made for the wedding that I have next weekend. It matches the candle that I made for there gift.

Stamps: SU Watercolor Garden, SU To have and to hold
Inside Verse: SU God's Blessings
CS: SU W. White, SU Ballet Blue
Inks: SU Brilliant Blue, Ballet Blue, CTMH Sunkiss yellow

Christmas Cards

Just as I promised here are the 2 Christmas cards that I cased from SCS. I love them.
Stamps: SU Season of Joy, SU Whimsical Alpha. Upper, SU Background Basics
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Real Red, DP Dashing (retired)
Inks: SU Mellow Moss, SU Real Red
Access.: Non SU Ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamps: SU Peaceful Wishes, SU Season of Joy, SU Hung Up on the Holidays
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, CTMH Pansy Purple
Inks: CTMH Pansy Purple, SU Old Olive, SU Going Gray
Technique: Paper Piercing

Christmas Cards

I designed 2 Christmas cards today..I don't have them scanned yet, but hopefully before the end of the night I'll get them posted. I made several of each but they are not assemblied yet. Will be a good craft project when I go stamping at a friends.

Candles

Here is another candle that I made today,,it's of a wedding invitation and keepsake gift from the Bride's Mother. It will go nicely with the wedding candle that I made for her.

Candles

Today was my day to make candles for 2 weddings and 1 baby. I think they turned out really good. Some are for gifts and some were ordered. I love making these,,they are great keepsakes.

Birthday Cards.

I needed a couple easy and quick birthday cards for work. Can't get any easier than this.

Stamps: Happy Everything

CS: DP from JoAnn's, SU WWhite, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Inks: SU Certainly Celery

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I made this card for my niece's birthday and she plays volleyball. It was simple and quick.

Stamps: SU Have a Ball, SU Hugs & Wishes

CS: SU WWhite, Mauve Mist

Inks: CTMH Heather

Accessories: Dimensionals

Technique: sponging, tearing, pop dots

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I made this birthday card for a friend who I haven't seen in a long and thought I'd surprise her with a card .

Stamps: SU Crazy for Cupcakes

CS: SU WWhite, Sweet Always DP, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: SU Chocolate Chip, Positively Pink, SU Markers

Accessories: SU Oval Punch, SU Designer Label Punch, Crystal Effects on the cherries

Thanksgiving Card!

Here is my 2008 Thanksgiving card. It's been quiet a few years since I made Thanksgiving cards so I thought maybe I should start making them again.

Stamps: SU Autumn Harvest, CTMH saying

Paper: SU Sweet Always DP, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: SU Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: CM Circle Cutters, Marvy Giga Scallop Punch, SU Tangerine Tango Ribbon

I love this DP and I think this card turned out really cute.

Some pictures from my Mom's 80th birthday party!

There was a great turn out for Mom's 80th birthday party. I think she really enjoyed seeing everyone and visiting. She looked beautiful.

Here are just a few pictures that I took.

Happy 80th Birthday MOM!!

Happy 80th Birthday Mom!! See you at your party tomorrow.

My Mom's 80th Birthday...

My Mom's 80th birthday is next Saturday. Her party is on Sunday. I took her shopping today for a new outfit...and we lucked out with 3 new tops and a pair of pants to go with all of them. She looked very nice in all of them, so I couldn't make her choose just one,,I bought her all them. She'll be the best looking lady at her party. My sister was going to go with, but she came down with the flu or food poisoning....she was not up for leaving her house. But we got the job done and all is well.

When I got home,,,the boys were watching Final Destination III, after had watched I & II. Must of been a marathon on TNT. It was too gory for me to watch. After that we watched Ironman...it was really good.

Well, it's time for me to head off to bed,,,5:10 a.m. comes too early.

Yesterday was a busy day....laundry and bedding. I took Tanner to the football game where his dad was working security. I went to my MIL's to help her with computer stuff. I made a beef stew in the crockpot which made the house smell so good. I did find a few hours to be in my craft room,,but only made 2 cards, I've not scanned them yet, maybe today. I'm meeting my older sister and my Mom to go shopping for her 80th birthday outfit...hope we find something nice for her.

My girlfriend just sent me this sinful Chocolate Cake recipe that I thought I'd share.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!

Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

Enjoy!

New baby!!

My girlfriend's daughter had her baby today. Kyle Aaron was born this afternoon. He is adorable. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. 21" long. I stopped by after work and visited them at the hospital. Mommy and baby are doing well, Mommy is just really tired. Daddy is very proud. Cody will be a good big brother. And hopefully Mommy's lil helper.

Congratulations Nicole & Kenny and Cody too!!

More cards...

Well, it's Sunday and the weekend is just about over. Time sure flies on days off. I have some vacation days in Nov. and Dec. so I can't wait till then. I hope to get started on my Christmas cards then if not before. I've got about 150 to make. I try to have extras to sell to family and friends.

My Mom's 80th Birthday is in a couple weeks,,,so the family is planning the big party. I had a nice visit with my parents yesterday. The boys had a football game at Linfield, Marty had to work security.

My girlfriend at work,,her daughter will be induced tomorrow morning around 7 a.m., so we should have a baby to love and spoil tomorrow hopefully. His name will be Kyle. And his big brother is Cody. Another baby to love, I can't wait to hold him.

Time for bed. Another long week ahead.