Snowglobe

WOW...I am finally back on. We live just far enough off the main beat that we have to use DSL to access the internet. I feel like I am living in the early days of internet. It takes FOREVER to get logged on and if you are lucky enough to get logged on in the early evening hours, you have to hurry because most likely you will get kicked off. So...I am going to rush through posting this and hope I can get it on before I get kicked off. This is the reason I do not get to add to my blog as much as I would like....anyway back to the reason I am here.

I love making Christmas cards. This was an absolutely 'delightful' card to design and make. The stamp is a snowglobe from Stampin' Up (duh). It looks like it may be complicated to make but quite the opposite. I hope you enjoy it. In the near future I hope to include some tutorials on cards or projects I make. I will have to see how the DSL thing goes because I may have to do each step one by one into a draft and post as I am able to stay connected. OR...I could do it when I get up at 4:30 a.m.. But it would be worth it. I would also like to think about offering classes or get togethers to teach techniques. But that is for another day.

Thanx for stopping by...I must hurry and end so I can get this posted before it kicks me off.

Christmas Greetings

Isn't this a beautiful card...if I must say so. I used Stampin' Up products (duh) to create with and it turned out so nicely. This just may be my 'sender out' Christmas card for the year. It was a quick and relatively easy card to create; plus you can add embellishments in several different ways. But you would not want to overdo in the embellishments because it is so beautiful all by itself. I added a little color and WAA LAA....love it!!! Thanx for stopping by.

Our little 'Jack'-O-Lantern

Isn't this the cutest picture. This is Jack who we used to live next door to. Jack is our little 'adopted' grandson. We have known him since he was a gleam in his parents' eyes. Jack is posing in his Halloween costume for this year. We all had bet he would not keep his hat (stem) on for treating but Mom said he actually did...good job Jack!! Jack is 'all boy' and you can just see that little bit of mischief in his eyes. My husband and I just love to spoil him like one of our own. I just had to share this picture.

I am Thanksgiving

I am sorry for the delay between postings but we are finally getting up and going. Somehow I ran out of time for making Thanksgiving cards but I promise to post one later on. Besides every day is for giving thanks...eh? As I always say...so many card ideas...so little time.

I did find this beautiful poem that I hope will suffice for this wonderful day of thanks. It was written by The Richards Group in Dallas, TX.

I am Thanksgiving..
A respite from worries.
A recognition of well being.
A reflection on what's truly important.

I am Thanksgiving..
I am a proud history remembered.
The courage of our founders.
The foresight of our fathers.
The spirit of our families.
I am a reminder that we owe our present to our past.
And I am a committment to repay that debt with gratitude.

I am Thanksgiving..
I am more than a holiday.
I am a gathering of memories.
A reunion of reasons to celebrate.
I am stories passed around the table.
Extra helpings of contentment.
A feast for the soul.

I am Thanksgiving..
I am perspective.
A moment to take stock.
To look back with genuine appreciation.
And look forward with bountiful optimism.
I am trouble forgotten.
Blessings counted.
Life cherished.
I am freedom celebrated.
I am love shared.
I am thanks given.

I am Thanksgiving.

Winter Fun

OMGosh it is the best time of the year already....the Christmas season. Even while my computer was down, I was making cards. I had so much fun making this card. It is one that is time consuming because it takes about five different steps to complete it. I started out with a brayer technique, followed by a masking/stamping technique and onto a shadow technique. I love how it turned out. Thanx Michelle for the brayering idea. I hope you enjoy viewing this card as much as I do. Until we meet again...

Excused Absence

Plz forgive the delay between postings...my computer decided to take a L-O-N-G nap and we had to purchase a new one. Therefore...we are just getting up and going and you should see a new posting in the near future. UGH...technology! It seems they make computers as 'throw aways' every two years. In the meantime, I have been developing some new cards and Christmas is right around the corner. YAY!!

Witchy Boo

Happy Halloween to all my 'witchy' friends. This is another Halloween 'trick'. I saw the idea on the blog of Patti Lee. But like any artist I put a little of my own spin to it. So many card ideas...so little time.

If you ever view a item on my blog and would like to know how to make it, please leave me a comment and I will help you out. I would also be up to giving a class or two on technique.

Thanx for stopping by for a 'peek'. Keep checking back to see what is new. I have some great ideas for Christmas...yes it is right around the corner. I cannot believe it is almost November. Take care!!

Spooky

Isn't she 'Spooky'? Yep...Halloween is just a few 'days' away. I made this cute little bag that will hold your treats for gift giving. I used the Sizzix Fancy Favor die along with the Big Shot system. To make the masked kitty I used several of the Stampin' Up punches (luuuuv them) and the Wicked Cool stamp set also a Stampin' Up product. So much fun to make. You could use your imagination and actually dress up the front with just about anything. Hope you enjoyed viewing this latest project. Thanx for stopping by for this 'treat'. :-))

Happy Anniversary

It is our 19th anniversary so I wanted to make a special card for my husband. Because my husband loves fishing, I thought I would incorporate the number of years we had been married..lol. I cased this card from Michelle Zindorf 'the Queen of brayer technique'. Her link is posted on my page. It was so much fun to make. I love using the brayer technique. When you use this technique it is a one of a kind card because there is really no way to make the cards the same even if you use the same idea. Hope you enjoy this card. Thanx for taking the time to stop by.

School Days

Isn't she just the cutest teacher..looks very smart! I made two cards like this one to give to my daughters who are teachers. It is a kind of 'welcome back to class' card for them. They are both so excited for this new year because they have the best bunch of students.

The little owl is a new punch from Stampin' Up. I swear I should sell Stampin' Up products because I own so much of their product. I love their line of stamps and supplies. Plus they have great demonstrators who come up with the best ideas. No doubt they get alot of ideas from the great product line incentives parties they are invited to.

Nonetheless, I love crafting when I have the time or should I say...make the time for fun! This idea is from Paper Punch Addiction blog.

Birthdays R Fun!!

What a fun card this was to make. I had made it several months ago and just located the picture of it. I had fun with all the colors. Creativity is such a stress release. I should have stacked it a little more to have it stand out. But as with anything, you are always learning.

It was fun nonetheless. The fun thing about card making, you can make it very elaborate or keep it simple.

You Rock!!

Isn't this card sooo cute. I made it for my grandson's birthday. The original idea was viewed from one of my favorite 'outlets' at dawnsstampingthoughts. Her link is available on my page. The stamp set is a retired set from Stampin Up ( of course).
I view a ton (well maybe not a ton-but quite a few) of blogs for creative ideas. Unfortunately, most of them are not located in the state of Oregon. Oregon always seems to be a step behind everyone else in everything. I hope to see more from our 'gals' in Oregon soon. Thanx for stopping by...have a gr8 day!

Summer Time

This is a cute card I had made for my Father-in-Law for Father's Day. I think it would work as a wonderful Summertime card, also. It was so fun to make. You can also incorprate "Mom" in there to the side. I will make a version with her in the scene at a later posting. The man was made using Stampin Up punches and the stamp set is the 'And Many Mower' from Stampin Up. I love the punch art cards. I am not sure where I saw this idea so I will not give credit to them, in case I mention the wrong blog.

Getting A Grip

Wow...I cannot believe I am actually on my second post. I am reading a book about how to set up and begin blogging. It is a great book that gives a detailed walk through of everything you need to know about blogging and how to set up a blog. I believe this is going to be great fun!

NEW AT THIS

I am so amazed at the beautiful card design blogs out there. I hope to be able to add flair and inspiration when I figure out how to actually blog. I know this is the new 'thing' for the twenty and thirty somethings and I really hope to get a grip on it. I do not want to be left behind in the dust. They say if you 'do not use it-you lose it' and I do not need to lose any more...lol