Inking in RED ... I love RED!

Relax with some Tea

2012-02-11T08:58:00.000-05:00

Here is my card today for two challenges....the IC at SCS, and Speedy Fox and Friends #94, a shaped card.

This little card is a 2 and 3/4" square that will be used to go along with a gift. IRL it is just so sweet!!

It's stamped in black, and marker colored with green and pink, another sneak peek of MFP's new images that you can see here on Tuesday.

We have snow. Not much, just a sprinkling. We somehow thought we might get out of this winter scott-free, but I guess that was way too much to hope for. Have a great weekend!!

Rainbow Bear

2012-02-10T10:24:00.000-05:00

I think you can probably tell that I like this bear. This is the second day I've used it as a sneak peek for the sets coming out next Tuesday. Please come here for the MFP Blog Hop.

This card is a combination of the two challenges today, QFTD for JenMarie, and the F4A, rainbow.

Not much planned today except for the hairdresser for Mom. If DH comes home and suggests we go out to lunch, we would certainly be ready. I used to love my grandmother's response when she was asked to do something.......it seems like she threw the phone at the wall and was outside before it hung up. She said she had "her GADDING britches on!". And she always did....ready for anything. So are we.

Have a great day. Hugs to you all.

CCEE #1206 Favorite Sketch and Brads

2012-02-09T00:01:00.002-05:00

This week, Shirley chose to ask us to use our favorite sketch, and to embellish it with brads.

I LOVE this cat, called the "King Of Siam". It's a digi stamp from Just Inklined called King of Siam - thanks for telling me where I got it, Kathy!! I am very remiss at saving the right kind of information!!!

Of course I had to use RED in addition to the painted image......a RED cat just didn't work for me.

I used the cb for the heart and dot bg and nesties, and the out of the box technique for the cat's tail. The flowers are primas, and are backed with punched leaves.

Please join us, and link your card here. See you next Thursday!

Howl on your Birthday

2012-02-08T09:32:00.000-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of North American Woods, a new set that will be released in a Blog Hop next Tuesday. Mark's Finest Papers - a Heinrich Co. has three more sets to show you. Be sure to come here and see them all.

I used only the wolf and one sentiment from this set, and I think it makes a wonderful card for a man. I used a yellow marker for those eyes, and the sketch challenge from SCS for today.

Last night was the 6th grade concert for DGS Tommy, and his trombone. He (and the rest of them) have only been playing since October. DD sent a video via Facebook, and the playing is...well...pretty interesting! My Dad played the trombone all his life, and was fabulous, so Tommy has a ways to go, but he is really enjoying it. That's all we hope for.

Have a fun day.

Sneak Peek - Relax A Bit

2012-02-07T09:33:00.000-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of a new set that will be released next Tuesday in a Blog Hop for MFP. This is one of four new ones, and this is called Relax A Bit. Fab images for a stressed friend, to cheer someone up, or just a get well. Hope you like it, and that you will join me here, along with the DT for the HOP.

Irish Hearts

2012-02-06T09:07:00.000-05:00

Today I combined the two challenges at SCS......CAS, hearts, and TLC, make your own stripes.

I punched out hearts from the striped paper I made, using two dp's from Michael's, and adding a flourish from ODBD.

The single word is from MFP's set, Winter Crocus.

We are not happy that our Patriots didn't win, but there's always next year, right? Congrats to Eli.

Hugs to you all. Have a great day.

Rose for Darcie

2012-02-05T11:23:00.001-05:00

I thought you might have been missing RED. I know I was.

This card is a case of Darcie1, our Featured Stamper at SCS today. I used MFP's Love Remains for the rose, and sparkle paper.

I just got back from the grocery store, made my card in Darcie's honor, and will shortly get to work in the kitchen, getting things ready for the Super Bowl. If you're not rooting for the Patriots, you are definitely NOT my friend........but that's just for today.

Have a wonderful and fun filled day, cross your fingers and toes for a Patriot win, and see you tomorrow.

Ferns and Speedy Challenge #93

2012-02-04T09:38:00.000-05:00

This is the card I made for the Inspiration Challenge at SCS. The site is Charleston Gardens, and I chose a fern rug.

This is also for the Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #93, use a spray. The background is done by spraying alcohol and inks, in this case celery and olive. Then the stamps are inked and added. This is the first time I have used the label, and forgot how hard it is to take the paper out without first using waxed paper!! A learning experience to be sure.

Have a great day, and start crossing fingers and toes for our Patriots to win the Super Bowl tomorrow. We are already gearing up!!

Spring Chicks and Daisies

2012-02-03T09:19:00.001-05:00

This is a card combining the two challenges this morning........Free4All (joke) and QFTD, casing a card by Brat (Terri).

Terri's card is behind mine so you can see what I changed. Joke? I'm not so sure this is a joke......it will go as an Easter card to Mary, who has been my friend for 40+ years. Her favorite color is orange. We are CERTAINLY NO SPRING CHICKS!! This will make her laugh!

Have a fun day today. DH is gone to meetings and is the Starter for a big Track and Field meet , so we girls (?) are on our own. See you tomorrow.

After I posted this card, I found another I loved. Here it is:

Thanks for looking!

CCEE#1205 Snowman and Scallops

2012-02-02T00:01:00.001-05:00

Shirley is our hostess all this month. Her choice of theme is Snowman and Scallops.

My snowman is cuttlebug embossed, with punching all the way around, and sponging in pale blue. The scallop at the bottom is one of my favorites from EKSuccess, highlighted with little pearls

The pale blue organdy ribbon has a tiny flower with a pearl in the center.

Please join us in the challenge this week and every week on Thursday, and link your card here.

Sending Happy Thoughts

2012-02-01T09:07:00.000-05:00

What a great sketch we had to work with today!! I love it, and will do more!!

This pansy is from a new set at MFP - Sending Happy Thoughts.

Nothing new to report. We are all well, sang HB to DS yesterday.....loud and off key....... perfect, he said.

Have a great day today....we are out to lunch....um.......meaning we are going out for lunch. We are also a little nutty, so I guess that works too. Seeya!

Our FS is Shirley!!!

2012-01-29T10:19:00.000-05:00

Congratulations are in order for Shirley (wannabcre8tive), my fellow CCEE team member!!

Shirley has a fabulous gallery.......and I say that because a lot of her cards are black and RED. What could be better???????

I cased a card of hers that featured the Eiffel Tower, keeping the colors and layout, but changing the image to MFP's retired set, Welcome Home.

Mom and I are "batching" it today. DH is in Providence RI, officiating at a Track and Field Meet. He'll be gone all day. Needless to say, we'll be in the addic...ahem....craft room for a bit, then DS and family will descen...ahem.....visit.

Have a fun rest of the weekend. Hugs to you all!

Turquoise Inspired Love

2012-01-28T09:32:00.000-05:00

Can you tell I love this new set from MFP, "Love Remains"?????

This card is for the Inspiration Challenge at SCS, and the Vera Bradley napkin that inspired it is there for you to compare.

It's also for Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #92, to use at least 4 layers.

Today we celebrate our youngest grandson John as he turns 11. Time flies!! After visiting and presents, we'll go to Tom and Cheryl's, as usual, for dinner and cards. A fun day planned. Have a good one.

Chocolate Rose

2012-01-27T09:26:00.000-05:00

For two challenges today, the Free 4 All and QFTD.

The colors for the Free 4 All are chocolate and kraft in honor of National Chocolate Cake Day. There's a day for everything, and it's hard to think of a better one to celebrate!! I'm sure by now you're sick of seeing RED, so this is a nice change. The colors are really pretty together, don't you think?

Our Queen today is Toni, one of my Partners in Crime...ahem.... Partners in Craft!! Her gallery is just full of beautiful cards. I cased one with pink sweet peas, and changed very little.

Rain today, and it's very dark. Our accountant and his wife (also an acct.) are coming this morning, and we always go out to eat at our favorite Gin Mill (LOL), then come back and talk $.

Have a great day. Hugs to you all!

CCEE #1204 Australia Day

2012-01-26T00:01:00.001-05:00

Frances told us that she is celebrating Australia Day. Our theme is to use their colors (green and gold), beaches (for their gorgeous beaches), thongs (shoes, not unmentionables), or an animal found only there.

Obviously I chose the kangaroo. I made a gatefold card, with ribbon, heart brads, and googlie eyes. I think this will be perfect for one of my grands.

Please join us this week, and be sure to link your card here. See you again for another challenge next Thursday.

A Valentine, I guess

2012-01-25T09:35:00.000-05:00

This didn't start out as a Valentine......but with the punches and the RED, I guess it became one. Now I have to go count and see how close to the 40 I intend to send I really am.

A quiet day today.....starting off with a headache, so I think we'll have some kind of weather change.

Have a wonderful day.

A Single Bud

2012-01-24T08:41:00.000-05:00

The color challenge today has my favorites, RED and black, with a little green thrown in.

The dessert feature was to use two different embossing folders. They show up really well against the black, don't they?

This is all for today. We are off to Mom's, packing up stuff. Lots of stuff to pack!!!

Have a fun day. See you tomorrow.

Be Well for 2 challenges

2012-01-23T09:30:00.000-05:00

For both the TLC and CAS today. Great colors, and inspired by Belleek.

I always need get well cards. In fact, DD told me this morning her DH was home sick in bed. This card will NOT go to Tom. I'm sure I have something more masculine for him!!!

This morning we watched the sports channel, since the talk was all about the football games yesterday. We are really happy the Patriots won, and not so sure we are all that glad about the Giants and Eli.

In two weeks, watching the Super Bowl will be a stressful time for us. We will eat and drink, yell and scream, and are hoping against hope for our guys to perform better than they did yesterday. Fingers, eyes, and everything else crossed!!!!!!!

Have a great day. Have fun. Hugs to you all.

Valentine Bud for Kim

2012-01-22T11:36:00.000-05:00

Our very own MFPDT gal, Kim Hahn (Luv Flowers) is the Featured Stamper on SCS today!! Yay Kim!!

Kim has a wonderful gallery, just full of beautiful cards. I cased one of them, changing the theme to Valentine's Day, and of course the color had to be RED.

Today has already been busy. DH and I went grocery shopping this morning, I repackaged all the meat, made chili in my crockpot, and for the rest of the day we'll be watching football. Go Patriots!

Dinosaur Birthday

2012-01-21T09:32:00.000-05:00

Our Inspiration site today is Land Of Nod, where you can find all sorts of items for children - from bedding to toys.

I chose a dinosaur. I had to make a birthday card for a person who is turning 70 shortly. It will only say Happy Birthday inside. No use rubbing it in more than that. He will get it.

To those of you who came here this week to check out the MFP Blog Hop, thanks. I hope you enjoyed seeing the new images, and what can be done with them.

We are having snow this morning. Third time in a week. It hasn't been winter here until now, and next week there will be more, followed by 50 degrees. Weird.

We'll be inside all weekend, watching the snow, and then the football games. If you can, root for the Patriots with us. Hugs.

Blog Hop Last Day - You Are Cherished

2012-01-20T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Here's my sample. I hope you enjoyed our four day Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Day 3 - Sending Happy Thoughts

2012-01-19T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Here's my sample usiing the beautiful pansy. See you tomorrow for the last day!

CCEE 1203 Chinese New Year

2012-01-19T00:00:00.002-05:00

Frances Byrne continues to be our hostess this month, and her theme is Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon. Our alternative was to use the animal for the year we were born. Since mine is the Monkey, and all my monkey stamps are tiresome, I decided to use a Dragon, and found a FABulous one!! Here's my card for this week's challenge. The background is gold, so taking a good photo of it was out of the question. Believe me, it's there.

Please go to our BLOG and see what the rest of the team has done with this theme, and check back next week on Thursday again! Bye!

Blog Hop Day 2 - Cowgirls Rule

2012-01-18T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Here are my samples. I hope you like them!

Blog Hop Day 1 - Love Remains

2012-01-17T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Here are my samples for you today..........I hope you like them!!

Valentine Kitty

2012-01-16T09:22:00.000-05:00

For two challenges today.

Got a big mess in my craft room..........off to clean!!

DH is having a conference call shortly, so this is it for Mom and me today.

We are still basking in the Patriots win, had a great weekend.

Have a good one.

Gold Rose

2012-01-14T09:39:00.000-05:00

The inspiration challenge today took us to Polyvor, an interesting clothing, jewelry, and art site. I chose a gold and black piece of artwork to inspire me.

This is a sneak peek of "Love Remains", a new set from MFP - A Heinrich Co. It's one of four sets that will be released in a blog hop on Tuesday. I hope you'll come here to see the samples I've made.

This afternoon we'll be camped out in front of the TV to watch football. I know I can't ask those of you in Colorado to root for our Patriots! We both hope to win, of course.

Have a great day. Hugs to you all.

Casing Judy

2012-01-13T09:44:00.000-05:00

This card is in honor of JDK, Judy, our QFTD at SCS. I cased a beautiful card of hers, and I hope she likes what I did. It's also for the Free 4 All, a warm/cold Valentine.

I used a new set from MFP - A Heinrich Co that will release next Tuesday in a Blog Hop. Join me here for "Love Remains", and three other new sets.

Off to see our Financial Advisor this AM - DH turns 70 on Valentine's Day, so we gotta get some affairs in order. Mom goes to the hairdresser this afternoon, and those are the plans.

Have a great day. Hugs to you all.

My First CCEE Post!

2012-01-12T00:00:00.004-05:00

Imagine my surprise and excitement when I was asked to join the CCEE Challenge!! The ladies who do this one are FABULOUS!!!

The first one for me uses a sketch:

..... and here is the card I made with it:

It should be no surprise I used my favorite colors combination. Another Valentine to add to my stash!

In the weeks to come, please come here on Thursdays for the weekly CCEE challenge, and be sure to check out all the cards from the design team HERE.

Peeking Pansy

2012-01-11T09:42:00.000-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of a new set that will be introduced next week on Thursday with a BLOG HOP. Please come here to see the new MFP images!

This from the set called "Sending Happy Thoughts". It's also for the sketch challenge on SCS today. I flipped it so the buttons would be on the side, but felt the corner was a little empty, so I added a die cut and gem. If you hate it, please tell me. I just wasn't sure.

It's a beautiful day. Sun is shining, and we have no set plans. Back to the addict....ahem......craft room. Hugs to you all.

Color Challenge and a Sneak Peek!

2012-01-10T10:02:00.000-05:00

Do you have any idea how happy I am when the Color Challenge involves RED????? In addition, we were to use pink and blue. Check! The dessert for today was flowers, and if you look VERY closely, there are flowers in the wallpaper.

I was delighted to be able to use the window die that arrived yesterday. I saw so many beautiful cards in the gallery using it, I just had to send for one. This group is so enabling!! We end up making each other spend money....... but boy! do we have fun!

The word LOVE is from a new set from MFP - A Heinrich Co. that will be released next week, along with other sets. This one is called Love Remains, and has some really pretty heart images. Be sure to look here for the BLOG HOP starting next Tuesday.

Have a wonderful day. Mom and I are crafting..... no jobs for us other than having fun. Have fun too.

Combined CAS and TLC for Monday

2012-01-09T13:15:00.000-05:00

Here's a simple little card for today. I used a Die Cut (heart) for the CAS, and stamping in the die and stamping the sentiment over the image for the TLC. Easy peasy!

Busy day today...... chiropractor, haircut, lunch out, and it's only 1 PM. Mom and I made two cards this AM, this one, and one for a new challenge, the CCEE.

Yesterday I was asked to join the group, and I was so delighted to join in! I made me first challenge card, and preposted it on their BLOG and mine. It's due to come out on the 12th, so be sure to be here to see it. I think it's one of my best cards to date!!

Have a great day, see you later in the week.

Valentine Clock

2012-01-07T10:14:00.003-05:00

Here's my card for today. It does dual duty......... for the IC3318 at SCS and for Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge using brads or eyelets at MFP.

Still in the Valentine mode, Mom and I made this almost entirely with the cb - Sizzix, Bosscut, and Provocraft parts. The only stamping was the face of the clock (Magenta), and the words (M's).

The little cherub is a teeny punch from M's too. I think it makes a great addition, if a small one.

DS and family coming this afternoon for Football, dinner, and cards. He is healing up from his hip surgery, and will go to school on Monday. I'm sure he'll be glad to go. He's been so bored!

Have a great weekend, and be sure to join Speedy the Fox's Challenge.

Two for Queen Wendy

2012-01-06T12:52:00.000-05:00

Our Queen for the Day is Wendy Weixler, who surely deserves to be honored for her beautiful cards, and fabulous layouts.

I combined the challenge with the F4A which said:
Use a 3-D flower
A gem or gems
Embossing Folder
Die Cut/Punch
And DP or patterned paper.

This one fits all the categories. I made this second. Look below, and you'll see the first one I made.

Here is the one I made, totally forgetting to add the designer paper. I love it, but I was afraid the challenge police would be after me.

After this card, I took Mom to the hairdresser, then we met DH for lunch. When we got back I made the first to satisfy all the original requirements.

Truth be told, it gave me a chance to case another of Wendy's wonderful cards. I hope you like them both. (I sure hope she does too!)

Yellow Crocus

2012-01-04T09:55:00.000-05:00

I love this set, Winter Crocus, from MFP - A Heinrich Co. It really works in all colors. You may think I've gone crazy with two yellow cards in a row, but if you check out my gallery, you'll see I did two RED cards that I didn't post here.

I think maybe WINTER has arrived. Frost today, and bitter. Mom and I ventured out to Michael's and Joanne's yesterday, and it was windy, but not as cold as today. We had money, and gift cards, but came home with nothing. Either everything was picked over, or we just have too much. No, everything was picked over.........we couldn't possibly, well, you know.

Have a great day today, and stay warm.

Lemonade in the Future

2012-01-02T11:54:00.000-05:00

This card is a future beverage, lemonade, if I stop feeling lazy! The challenges this morning were to make a card with a beverage (for the CAS) and the inspiration for the TLC was WET. I guess this will pass muster.

Spent all of yesterday in front of the tv watching football........today will be the same. Just got back from the Chiropractor, for an alignment of that rib. Doesn't feel better yet, but it was just done.

I think I'll pass on the lemonade after all, and go straight to wine!! Have a good one!

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T15:05:00.002-05:00

Loving Tree

2011-12-31T09:34:00.001-05:00

The Inspiration challenge came from a site called Embroidery Everywhere. I chose a wonderful tree with leaves, but as you can see, I traded the leaves for hearts.

The image is a retired set from TAC, and just begged for some hearts to make it a Valentine.

Mom and I are well on our way to half of our February cards. This is my favorite time of year - NOT the winter, of course, but making so many cards in my favorite color!!

I really liked the IC site, and went back and made another card. This time in orange, a color I seldom use. It happens to be my BFF's favorite, though, so she will get this sooner or later.

Tonight is New Year's Eve, and we will be doing a little celebrating with Mom and friends by going to an early buffet, playing cards, and hoping to stay awake until 10. We have some Asti in the fridge, and that will be it. This year had flown. Make it a safe night for yourself, and see you in 2012!!

Little RED Dress

2011-12-30T09:22:00.000-05:00

For a double challenge today.......QFTD and F4A.

Our Queen, Jen, is the hostess for the CAS every week, so of course I had to make a CAS card.

The Free 4 All is to make a card with a party dress, and you would expect me to wear RED, right? Hence this beautiful paper pieced couture item!!

We celebrate New Year's Eve with the same couple every year. We eat here, or go out to eat (which we will do this year), then play cards until we get tired (which is about 9 o'clock!), have a quick glass of Asti Spumonte, and say good bye. Our carousing days are long over!! Hope you have fun plans wherever you are.

Geraniums

2011-12-29T10:16:00.001-05:00

The challenge today at SCS was to use beads. I seldom use any kind of bead, even though I have a lot of different kinds. This was a good challenge for me. My micro-beads had been languishing in a drawer forever. Here they are on the pot of geraniums.

The image is one that encourages the use of tiny flower punches. Here's another thing I don't do very often. The image is two years old, and has never seen ink until today.

I'm still dealing with a sore muscle under my ribs, so I'm taking it easy for the rest of the day. Hope you are all fine, and enjoying a respite from work! Hugs to all.

Tuesday Challenges

2011-12-27T10:33:00.000-05:00

Above is the card for the Color Challenge........two shades of blue. Simple and easy!
Below is the Teapot challenge, and the inspiration was a leopard teapot that was shaped like a purse. We paper pieced the image, I hope you can see the different layers.

I pulled a muscle in my ribcage, doing something I shouldn't have been doing, and I'm really sore. I'm having trouble breathing, and sleeping is tough. This too shall pass! Have a great day!

Christmas Thank You Cards

2011-12-26T09:01:00.000-05:00

The challenge at SCS this morning was to make easy thank you cards for Boxing Day. These will go to family who thought enough of us to give us just what would make us smile! They could easily be reproduced if we had to send out LOTS! Hope your day yesterday was as fun as ours was!

Christmas is Over!

2011-12-25T15:21:00.000-05:00

Everyone has gone home. Here are the pictures of the whole family!!!

All the girls:

All the guys (minus David, who is sick.Boo!)

All the Grands and Great Gramma

Tommy in his "Fedora"

Oh those teen girls!

Nate in his Christmas pajamas

Sarah and Amy

And Handsome DH

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T09:54:00.000-05:00

Today is Christmas! It came so fast!!!

We are waiting for the family to arrive. Mom and I had time to do a card today for the Featured Stamper, Iwona Palamountain. Her gallery is filled with beautiful layouts, and fabulous embellishments!

Changing the theme, we made Valentine cards, as all the Christmas cards went out the first of the month.

Below is the Valentine we made yesterday.........can you tell I love making these cards??

Have a happy day. See you tomorrow.

Valentine for Barbara

2011-12-23T09:59:00.000-05:00

Today our QFTD is Barbara Dwyer. She makes beautiful cards, and casing her is a delight. I saved a bunch of them to case at a later date.

I changed the theme of her card to a Valentine. Mom and I are in full swing with RED cards.......and you just know how much I love making them!!

Rain last night and today didn't keep DH and me from enjoying the hot tub. We were talking about how much fun it will be when it snows, but HE is not ready for having to shovel out the tub!! Not my job!

Have a great day. We are ready for Christmas....all the food is here except for what DGD Erin and DSIL Tom are bringing. Hope you are ready too. Hugs to you all. Be safe and happy!

Bear and Balloons

2011-12-22T09:38:00.000-05:00

Moving on with valentines, this is a digital image from Sliekje, who gives away at least one of her digi drawings every week. Mom and I are one card closer to having February cards done.

DS Paul is having hip surgery today......cross your fingers it goes well. He's tired of having his surgeon virtually LIVE with him, although the meds are GOOD! (I'll have what he's having! LOL!) DH is taking him to the hospital while DDIL teaches. They came last night with DGS Jake, as they won't be coming for Christmas. We all hope this surgery will be the last, and that Paul will have relief, FINALLY!

Have a great day. Our shopping and wrapping is done. Hope you're not out there with the last minute crazies. Hugs to you all.

Think Pink

2011-12-21T10:10:00.000-05:00

On the phone with DD today, she asked what the sketch was, and what I had used as a panel image. When I told her pink crocuses, she laughed, and said she thought I was trying to skip Winter entirely. Works for me!!

The last Christmas gift arrived yesterday and is wrapped, so I guess we are ready. We will celebrate tonight with DS Paul, Debbie, and grandson Jake. Paul is having hip surgery tomorrow, so will be unable to be here, of course. Since it's also Hannukah, Jake will be glad to get his C/H gift early, and not have to wait. I think Debbie and Jake may pop in on Christmas, to deliver Cousin gifts, and receive as well.

We are apparently NOT going to have a white Christmas after all, and I am so glad, although the snow is always beautiful. This way, we can all be together without the worry of bad driving. Hope you are hunkered down for your own holiday, and that it will be wonderful. Hugs to you all.

Gingerbread Hello

2011-12-20T09:49:00.000-05:00

This card was made for two challenges today at SCS. One was the color challenge, the other was Teapot Tuesday (theme: gingerbread).

Mom and I got really smart and combined them in an easy CAS card. We thought with the "Hello" we could use it for practically any reason. The little teeny weeny punch of the guy has outstretched arms that could be a welcome or a hug.

On to other things........

We have decided to revamp our plans for Christmas dinner. I am too tired to do all the Swedish cooking this year, and Paul and his family will not be with us as he is having hip surgery on the 22nd. Chicken will be fine.

Mom and I are off for a little pampering. We are REALLY in need of pedicures. Last night we became Pinkless and Blueless. Wonder what funny colors we will deal with today??

Hope you're planning a fun day too. See you soon.

Valentines

2011-12-19T13:31:00.001-05:00

Today was the day to start making valentine cards. Enough with the Winter and Christmas. When you make LOTS of them, you get tired of the same old images and colors. The challenges today were to make a shaker card and to follow the sketch for a Clean and Simple Card. I hope you like them. I'm so happpy to be using my RED again (without gold and green!) Have a great day!

Inspiration Challenge - West End

2011-12-17T11:14:00.001-05:00

These cards were inspired by recycled items for sale at West End. There were beautiful ceramic pots in different colors holding white tulips, and pinecone Christmas tree ornaments. I think you can figure out which is which.

Today DD and DSIL will be here with the grands. Apparently Tommy and John got VERY short haircuts, and their mother is in the doghouse for it! DGD Erin still has her long hair, so mom has at least one person on her side!! We haven't seen them all for a while, I guess since Thanksgiving, so this is a treat for us. They will be here for Christmas, as well as eldest DS and family. Middle son Paul is having hip surgery on the 22nd (again), so will not be here, but we hope to see Debbie, and son Jake for a small part of the day.

We are invited out for lunch today, and will watch some football until family arrives. Just a fun day for us. Hope you are having a fun day too! Hhugs to you all.

Dried Winter Flowers

2011-12-16T09:58:00.000-05:00

This card is a case of Christine's (whim6915), our QFTD. It's also for the Free for All, to make a card of winter flowers. In my garden, everything is dead, of course. The only blooms there are are dried blooms that never got cleaned up for Fall and Winter! Hence the dried arrangment done in gold embossing.

Have a great day. Thanks to those of you who joined me for the Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Day 3 - New Pines

2011-12-15T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.
Here is the DT. Check out their samples using this new set, New pines:

Lois
Vicky
Anne - That's me!
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Here's my sample:

Here are two I made as Sneak Peeks and posted:

Thanks for joining us, and good luck to you all!

Blog Hop Day 2 - Pussy Willows and Ice and Snow

2011-12-14T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Lois
Vicky
Anne - That's me!
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Here are my samples of PussyWillows

This one was posted as a Sneak Peek:

And this one is an outrageous case of a card by Linda Bullard. Linda, I couldn't help myself!!!

Here are some samples of Ice and Snow:

Please join us again tomorrow for our LAST day!

Blog Hop Day 1 - Pucker Up

2011-12-13T00:01:00.005-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Below are the members of the DT - please check out what they have done, and then see mine below theirs!

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers

Here's my sample of Pucker Up for the Blog Hop. Under it is one I made as a Sneak Peek!

Please join us again tomorrow!

Two Blue! - and a Brick Theme

2011-12-12T09:45:00.000-05:00

These cards use MFP - A Heinrich Co. images. The doorway has icicles from Ice and Snow, which will be released toomorrow. Please join me here for the BLOG HOP>

The butterfly card was an additional card in honor of Peggy McCurry, our FS, using Brick Wall.

The doorway uses the T.H. ef, Bricks, so I guess they both are brick related.

Pats won yesterday, but it wasn't pretty! Cross your fingers for next week against the Broncos!, and have a great day today...............13 days to Christmas.

For Peggy McCurry, our FS!

2011-12-11T10:32:00.000-05:00

My Paper Doll friend, Peggy, is this week's Featured Stamper. Yay!! I cased a card of hers done in shades of brown, changing the colors to orange (which I seldom use), and adding a ribbon and bow. Mom and I are happy with how it came out.

Patriots today.......see you tomorrow!

Peace Dove

2011-12-10T09:44:00.000-05:00

You know of course we are done with Christmas cards, and they have all been sent out, but I have had this idea in my head for a while, and only got to it today. As I was looking at the site for the Inspiration Challenge, I saw a white dove, so it had to be made. And of course you also know it had to have a RED background. How else could you really see the doves??????

This will be in my Christmas card stash for next year. Never too early to start!! Have a great day.

A Thankyou and a challenge combo

2011-12-09T10:20:00.000-05:00

This card was made for the QFTD and F4A challenges at SCS. When it was done, Mom and I decided it would be a great Thankyou card for her neighbors who sent some gorgeous Christmas Cactus plants, that are just FULL of blossoms. They will be bursting into bloom shortly, and will really add some sparkle to the holidays to come.

Hairdresser this AM for Mom, and then a Shingles shot. She's doing really well, but never needs to get the darn shingles again!!! Have a great day, from both of us!

Enjoy Your Day

2011-12-08T10:21:00.000-05:00

Mom and I made a generic card this morning using the challenge on SCS to stencil. That's something we haven't done in a VERY long time! We used a negative of a die cut, sponged, and added the butterfly from MFP's "I'd Pick You".

The rain is over, but the wind still howls. Guess we're in for the day. I gather we will be spending MORE time in the craft room! Have a good one too.

Sneak Peek- PussyWillows

2011-12-07T10:33:00.001-05:00

There will be a BLOG HOP here next week on Tuesday through Thursday. New releases will be featured. Be sure to come! This is one of the new sets, and I think you're gonna love them!

Rain, raiin all day, but better than SNOW!! Have a good one!

Sneak Peek of New Pines and Wild Santa

2011-12-06T09:05:00.001-05:00

My card for the CC today uses the new set, New Pines, that will be released next week by Mark's Finest Papers - A Heinrich Co. I needed one extra card for a friend who lost her husband of 50 years last month. Inside it says "Peace". I think that says it all.

The teapot challenge today involved a Santa teapot with Leopard trim on his suit. I went one better, and gave him whole suit of it!! This will hold a check for one of the older Grands. The word Wild came from Big Cats, and the Santa from Snowball?, both MFP.

Thanks for looking.

Birthday Bear and Butterfly - buttons!

2011-12-05T09:25:00.001-05:00

Today I combined two challenges, the CAS (twine) and TLC (buttons). Simple easy card, after a busy weekend. We saw friends who came here for dinner and cards, and DD and DGD after her Irish Dance competition where she got a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!!

Edit: Added a second button card, using MFP's "I'd Pick You Mini Stamp Set".

Have a fun day. We are off to the Dr. for a checkup this afternoon for Mom, and football again tonight! I'll catch up with you during the in-betweens!

Kudos!

2011-12-02T10:52:00.000-05:00

Today was a aday of casing other stamper's cards. The tag is a case of Lois (Clownmom), using her card to make a tag.

Below is a case of Wendy (our Queen For The Day), keeping her tree theme, but making a sympathy card. I hope both of you girls like what I did!!

That's it for me. Have a fun day!

Lemon Sneak Peek

2011-12-01T10:25:00.000-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of a new set from Mark's Finest Papers - a Heinrich Co. It's called "Pucker Up", and will be released this month in a Blgo Hop. It was made for the WT challenge to use the Faux Letterpress technique, which I never do..........I make a terrible mess.

Have a nice day today..enjoy the nice weather while it lasts!

New Year Baby

2011-11-30T10:18:00.000-05:00

Christmas cards are done and will go in the mail today. Hooray!! Mom and I need just a few New Year's cards, and we won't make the mistake of duplicating this one!

It was a lot of work...finding the image on the computer, printing it out in two colors, cutting the baby, markering all the confetti and streamers, using the sketch challenge at SCS,.........just NOT fun! At least this is done!

We are enjoying some really pleasant weather..in the 60's in November! Makes me fearful for what the winter is going to bring us later! Presents are being ordered for the Grands, and are starting to arrive. So much easier than going shopping, which I HATE!!

Have a great day....hugs to you all.

MFP's Speedy TV Challenge - Favorite Layout

2011-11-29T18:45:00.000-05:00

Here's the card I made for Saturday's Speedy TV Challenge........use your favorite layout. I love simple layouts that show off the image. This one is a retired set from MFP - A Heinrich Co. called Poppies, Poppies Poppies. Please join us this week and every week for a fun challenge.

Guy Cards today!

2011-11-29T10:47:00.000-05:00

The top card here will go to one of our January birthday men. It was made for the color challenge, white, kraft, and green. The blue card is for a twelve year-old boy who just lost his mother to cancer, our destination for the Teapot Challenge. The boy is named Hunter, and loves anything Harry Potter, hence the glasses and owl.

Waiting for the rain today.......it's dark and dismal. Guess we'll hunker down and do some serious reading! Have a good day.

CAS and Tags

2011-11-28T10:55:00.000-05:00

These were made for the challenges today...all easy to figure out. Have a great day.

Still a Winter Theme

2011-11-27T09:46:00.000-05:00

This is my card for the Featured Stamper at SCS today. I cased a blue card, but of course I had to make it RED. Almost done with Christmas cards........which is great, because they will go out the end of this week.

Today is Mom's birthday, and DH said to me "today she's older than old." I told him I would wait for him some other place. Actually, he told her she's merely MORE VINTAGE!! Which she is!

If you missed the family Thanksgiving picture, it's below. You can see Mom there. I am not in RED!!!
Have a great day!

Inspired by Baby Bedding.....And a Thanksgiving picture of the family

2011-11-26T09:23:00.000-05:00

These colors were part of the "Meadow" collection at Glenna Jean, our inspiration site today. still making Christmas cards as you can see.

Now for the family:

In the front, DGD Erin. From L to R around the table,
Mom, Debbie, Tommy, tom, Jay, me, John, Paul, Jake. Amy is the camera person.

I think you can get a bigger picture by clicking on it.

Black and White for Black Friday!

2011-11-25T09:47:00.000-05:00

If it hadn't been for the challenge this morning, I never would have made a black Christmas card. The white tones it down a little, and of course I had to add some RED. I love the ornament punch, and since it really only works for this season, I'm trying to get it in as often as I can.

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. We had pie for breakfast. How cool is that?????? Have a great day all.

MFP Blog Hop - What A Fox

2011-11-23T00:09:00.000-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day! We will announce all three winners on Thanksgiving Day. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

Here's a sample of this wonderful set:

Here's the DT - Check them out!!
Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop - A Trip To Lancaster

2011-11-22T00:05:00.000-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Here's the DT - check out their samples too!

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

MFP Blog Hop - Peaceful Nuthatch

2011-11-21T00:11:00.000-05:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

HEre's the DT to check out:

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

Hurry Santa!

2011-11-20T10:06:00.000-05:00

Our FS today is Tenia Sanders-Nelson. Congratulations, t.-, you are so deserving of being honored this week. Your CAS gallery is fabulous, and your colors are so smart!!

I cased a CAS card in my favorite colors, making one that will easily go to little ones only a year old. Nothing to hurt fingers or mouths, which everything goes into at this age!!!

Have a great day, everyone! And enjoy, t.!!

Snowflake on lime and blue

2011-11-19T09:38:00.000-05:00

The Inspiration Challenge today used a site called Singing Cat Studio, where there was a beautiful selection of one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. I chose a pendant in these colors, that had a large white flower in the center. I layered a number of different snowflakes to replace that flower...still working on my Christmas cards. I hope you like it. Have a nice day!

RED Barn

2011-11-18T10:07:00.000-05:00

Today's challenge at SCS was to use pixels.....hence all the squares on which I stamped the barn from A Trip To Lancaster. This is a new set from MFP - A Heinrich Co. It's part of Amish-looking images and sayings...fun!

Nice sunny day today. DH is gone to meetings, so Mom and I will make our favorite lunch, macaroni and tomatoes, with scads of BUTTER. So delish. Hope you're having something today that is comfort food too! See you tomorrow!

Snow in the Forest

2011-11-17T09:53:00.000-05:00

The challenge today was to make a card based on "Baby, it's COLD outside!" I think this looks cold....even though I'm not ready to think of winter. We are having a bit of Indian Summer, with short sleeve weather! It will be cold soon enough, and surely for LONG enough! Have a great day.

Have Yourself......

2011-11-16T09:38:00.000-05:00

For the sketch challenge this morning. I'm getting pretty close to having all my Christmas cards done! YAY!

Have a great day, hugs to you all.

For Nate and Will

2011-11-15T09:28:00.000-05:00

There are twins named Nate and Will who will be celebrating their 6th birthday on the 19th. Their mom just died of breast cancer. They are the Teapot Tuesday little people who will be receiving cards from the group. Please contact me if you would like to send them cards too.
I combined their cards with the Color Challenge on SCS today......green, blue, cameo.

Have a great day. Hugs to you all!

CAS Party!

2011-11-14T09:28:00.001-05:00

A clean and simple card should take only a few minutes, and this one did. The cupcake frosting is paper pieced, and the rest.....punched, markered, and beribboned. Easy peasy!

Off to the Dentist, grocery, then no plans for the rest of the day. Make it a good one!

Back from the dentist.......I got a new RED toothbrush, and even two RED rubber bracelets...........a tooth and a toothbrush. I have the "funnest" dentist (and the cutest!) in New England!!

FS249, Anne Harada!! YAY!

2011-11-13T09:40:00.000-05:00

My sweet friend in Ft. Worth TX, Anne Harada, is the the Featured Stamper today at SCS. Finally!! She is a fabulous and creative paper crafter, and an all-around wonderful friend!! She has a beautiful collection of cards and projects in her gallery, and always says the nicest things. She is the very first person I "met" as a cyber pal! Congratulations, Anne.

I changed the theme and only used punches, except for a little sentiment, for this Christmas card case. I hope she likes it, and you do too. Have a great day.

Inspired by Color

2011-11-12T09:51:00.000-05:00

Surprise..........inspired by Vanilla and Peach! I hope you can see the difference in colors...hard to photograph. This card has no stamping, but uses my two favorite techniques, dry embossing, and punching. It also involves my favorite embellishment, ribbon. This birthday card will go to my cousin in Texas, who is seven months younger than I am. Thanks for looking, have a great weekend.

Roly Poly for Karen

2011-11-11T09:20:00.000-05:00

Don't you just love making Christmas cards........you can use RED all the time!! This card is for the Free 4 All Challenge (use your fav embellishment - mine is ribbon!), and for the QFTD, Karen Barber.

I kept Karen's layout and signature ribbon, but changed the colors and theme.

Today, if Mom feels well enough, we'll go for a short ride in the car to Michael's.......she would like to have a scrapbook of the Get Well cards she has received from you wonderful gals!!!

The leaves are really falling now. We have lots of Fall birthdays, so those will go out today, and in a few days, those for Thanksgiving as well. Time flies! Have a great day.

Layered Santa

2011-11-10T12:13:00.000-05:00

The challenge today is to use the blank space to add a 3-D embellishment. I made a many layered Santa with my new Martha Stewart Santa Face Punch. There are 4 white layers, each separated by teeny tiny dimensionals, then a pink layer, a RED layer, then white again. The sentiment is a really old SU one, but since I separate the words from the images, I have no idea which set it comes from. The border is an EKSuccess punch. The only face I added was a markered smiling set of eyes, and a RED nose. I hope you can see how layered this is.

We are having a really dark and rainy day, and the leaves are falling FAST. Can't believe the year is flying by so quickly. I had a conversation with 3 of my grands this morning regarding a big gift for each of them for Christmas. Wow!!

Have a great day. Hugs to you all.

Jolly Santa (Thanks to Joanne - jojot)

2011-11-09T09:46:00.000-05:00

The sketch challenge at SCS today used one by my sweet friend Joanne (jojot).......how clever of Roxie to use it!! How amazing Joanne's layouts always are. Hugs to you, GF!!

I never share stories of Grands, but DD told me this morning:

DGS John lost another tooth, this one with a filling in it. He asked if the Tooth Fairy gave more money for fillings. After a brief discussion, he told my DD that the Tooth Fairy's house was made of TEETH! Silly Boy!!

Have a great day. I started out with a headache, but Mom is better..........so I guess it's a YAY day!

A Two-for Tuesday

2011-11-08T10:17:00.000-05:00

I din't plan this, but I guess this ended up an animal day! Above is the Teapot Challenge, to use cats and bling. I think you could call the heart pin bling, and the ribbon has a metallic thread in it.

Below is the Color Challenge....kraft, orange, turquoise. A tough combination! I used a new set that will be released later this month by MFP called What A Fox. The orange just called for this set.

Nice sunny day.......we'll be kicking back and enjoying the Fall, that finally seems to be here. Have a good one too!

Snow, Snow, Snowman

2011-11-07T09:02:00.000-05:00

What an easy way to combine challenges today! The CAS was a sketch, and the TLC was to use NO stamps. I spent five minutes with my cb, and here's another card for my holiday stash!

Off to the grocery store and drug store. Have a nice day!

FS - Wacky Woman

2011-11-06T10:13:00.000-05:00

Karen, our Featured Stamper at SCS is known as "1 Wacky Woman". What a gal after my own heart!! I consider myself a wacky woman too! I was delighted to browse her gallery. There are lots of really fun and funny cards, and I felt it only proper that I make a fun card too. I hope you like it.

We spent the day in front of the TV watching football, and we'll be doing that again today. I have plans for Buffalo chicken wings, tacos, and other snacky type foods for dinner, since we'll be watching the Patriots. Cross your fingers. The defense hasn't been all that good this year, and a win after last week's fiasco would be welcome. Enjoy your weekend!

Golden Deer

2011-11-05T09:46:00.000-04:00

The Inspiration Challenge had wonderful RED wallpaper with golden deer heads on it. In a room, I think it would be AWFUL!, but translated to a Christmas card done in a CAS style, I think it works. Hope you like it.

Lazy day today, after a busy afternoon and evening. DS and family brought steak for the grill, and we played cards for an hour after dinner. Wonderful to have them come, wonderful to have them go home. Today we will camp out in front of the TV to watch college football and snack. Hope you're having an easy day too.

Tiny Treat box and Queen Vicky!

2011-11-04T13:22:00.000-04:00

Above is the treat box I made for the Free4All challenge........it's only 2" square, just enough room for a Hershey's Kiss!

Below is the card I made for Vicky Gould, our Queen For The Day. I cased a masculine birthday card she made, making it a Christmas card instead. The tall thin trees stamp is from Just In Fun, and the little does are Stampscapes. Another addition to my Holiday stash.

Have a wonderful day. Thanks for visiting.

Happy Day

2011-11-03T09:23:00.000-04:00

Our challenge at SCS today was to use newspaper. I folded a little paper airplane to use with the mouse from Eat Cake Graphics, and also stamped my favorite SU set, Lovely As A Tree. I was lucky to have a piece of newspaper, as DH LOVES to take trips to our dump....er.....Sanitary Landfill.
Mom sat with me while I made this CAS card. She's still not ready to try her hand at crafting. I think her Shingles are gradually going away........if only the PAIN would.

To those of you who have sent her cards, a big HUG and THANKS from both of us. They have really lifted her spirits. Have a great day.

RED and white for Christmas

2011-11-02T10:23:00.000-04:00

What a simple sketch today! I wish I could tell you this took ten minutes, but I think it took maybe an hour! I kept changing my mind about layers, colors, embossing folders, etc. The ribbon isn't even a perfect match, and you'd think with all the ribbon I have, something would be just right, but NO!

I woke early with a migraine this morning. Coffee and fiorinial with codeine have taken the edge off, but I'm gonna have it for the day. I hate days like this when I function at 70 %!

Mom had a bad night, lots of pain. The Visiting Nurse comes today. We'll be so glad when Mom is herself again.

Have a good day yourself. See you tomorrow with, I hope, better news.

Combining Challenges

2011-11-01T09:53:00.000-04:00

This card was made for both the color challenge and for Teapot Tuesday. The colors are artichoke, mustard and burgundy, and the dessert is birds. The teapot challenge was to use mosaic, and I could even find the mosaic I made from scraps of rubber (eons ago!). This will go to someone who needs some cheering up. I think this will work.

Have a great day!!

Two for Monday

2011-10-31T12:21:00.001-04:00

Above is the card I made for the TLC......Telescoping image. It might have been easier to make if I had read the directions.........that really shows you what I am like. Full speed ahead. Duh!

Below is my CAS in Brown, Ivory and RED. Guess how happy that made me!!!! I am slowly building up my stash of Christmas cards. Started late, but I'm gathering steam as I go! Have a great day!!

Pink for Michelle

2011-10-30T10:06:00.000-04:00

Our Featured Stamper at SCS today is Michelle, who has a beautiful and varied gallery from which to choose. This is the card I made in her honor.
We got snow last night and this morning, but not the many inches we expected. YAY! We have a number of large branches down, and one barely missed my car, but all in all, things are fine. Mom is better today, the Patriots are playing, and I think I'll make a beef stew to have in this sudden snap of cold weather.

Have a great Sunday, hugs to you all, and ssee you tomorrow.

Tall Santa

2011-10-29T09:32:00.000-04:00

Don't you think it's about time I made a card in a real, true RED? This fun Santa is one I will make again......isn't he merry with his RED nose???

This card is for the Inspiration Challenge which comes from the Blue Carrot Shop. For the info, please go to my gallery at SCS......the link is on my sidebar.

Snow coming today. We are SO NOT READY!! What an awful year.......the seasons have been short, and totally out of sync (or maybe it's just us!!)

Mom is gradually getting better. Thanks to those of you who have been sending cards. Have a great weekend.

Triangle Flap Fold

2011-10-28T10:29:00.000-04:00

Here's the card I made this morning for two challenges, the Free For All and the QFTD, Julie. this fold is really easy, and I was glad to make another one.

I used a marker to take just a bit of the bg of this wonderful image from Mark's Finest Papers. The set is Christmas In The Country.

StampinB's Challenge and a 12 Days of Christmas reminder

2011-10-27T00:01:00.000-04:00

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers Blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

This week Brenda gave us the challenge: to make a GATEFOLD card using the letter "P".

Here is my card, using a Polar Bear cub.

This view shows the card open with the message inside
saying :

"Wishing you a Merry Christmas"

Below is the way the card will look
when it's taken out of the envelope.

The only way I could keep it together and
take a photo, was to hold it in my hand.
Please ignore those awful nails, and the 'age'
spots. After all, I am old. My Mom says
we are VINTAGE.

I hope you can see the cute little face on the Polar bear, and the snowflake on the tip of his nose. I think he is really cute. He comes from the set called "A Time To Chill" from Mark's Finest Papers. The bg is torn paper, sponged in blue. Please join us next Thursday for another challenge from the StampinB's!!!

Creative Belli Challenge - 1-2-3-4! and a SC Christmas card

2011-10-26T00:01:00.003-04:00

Welcome to another in the bi-weekly Creative Belli Challenges. This week our theme is 1-2-3-4. I used one bird, two brads, 3 layers, and 4 images of leaves. Remember, our motto is to use what we already have in our stash, not go out and get something new to participate!

Please add your card or project HERE so we can enjoy it too. See you in two weeks with another fun idea!

For the SC today, here is my card: