Christmas Tree, as promised!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our family all met at my sisters, with me cooking the turkey for the 1st time! Yikes! It turned out great and we had enough food to feed an army. The kids have been out of school this week, so, we got the Christmas stuff out on Tuesday. I said I would post pictures of my tree, so here it is! Hope to get some stamping done later.

And here is a close up of the top, which is not through, I have to get some ting ting, but, wanted to go ahead and post a picture. It's different and we love it.Thanks for coming by to visit!

Can't wait for Christmas!

I can't wait to get my tree out! I am later than usual. I have a safari theme tree, and I made this ornament to add to it this year.

There is a great tutorial on SCS for how to do this.

I used Zoofari and a snow writer to make the zebra white. Added feathers and some bows, and here you are!

I love how it turned out. Will post picture of tree later.

Thanks!

Origami Box

Made this box with some paper I bought at Hobby Lobby. It is very hard to do with cardstock - since it is so thick. Here is a video tutorial that I followed:

http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/2007/10/tutorial-origami-box.html

It's a great visual for those of us who need it.

Sketch Challenge

This was done for the sketch challenge found here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298905

I colored it in with markers, and used a paper clip for the hanger. Ribbon is wired which helps it keep it's shape. I love brown with blue, pink and green. Not traditional christmas colors, but, I like it.

Recent Cards that I Have Made

Here are some pics of recent cards that I have done. I don't always have time to post, but I try to make time to stamp. The bow was made using DSP from last year, and the tutorial is on SplitCoastStampers.com. Here is the link: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/paperbow.php

Stalker Challenge

I did this card for the Stalker Challenge over on Splitcoaststampers.com. I have been a lurker if you wanna call it that for a while, and love doing the challenges. I love getting comments on my cards, so have challenged myself to make more comments to others. The challenge was to make a Thank You card to have on hand for use in a hurry. I need to have more on hand, so, the challenge came as a blessing. I made it using my favorite colors right now....more mustard, ruby red, and for a twist used wild wasabi. I am pleased with how it turned out. Made fake brads (just holes punched to show cardstock underneath) according to Faith (Markies Mom). Added ribbon "leaves". Thanks for looking.

I'm Back!

We spent the weekend in sunny Florida. We had a blast. It was cool, but it didn't stop the kids and the hubby from getting in the water. Hopefully now, I can get back started on some stampin'. Here is a photo of the sunset the first night we were there:

It was beautiful. We went walking on the beach and we went crabbing. Caught a few sand crabs, and the kids thought that was cool. It was a bit windy, and Cheyenne (my 6 yr. old) said, it's not as I had imagined." I asked her what she had imagined and she said "not so many waves". The water was pretty rough the first day we were there. We had a wonderful time.

I am having to go no post for a few days, will update later....Thanks for understanding.

Box Template and instructions

I hope these make sense. You can make this box any size you wish, and any depth you wish. If you would like it to be a 5 inch box that is 1 inch deep, you would need to cut a piece of cardstock 7 x 7. Score each side at 1 inch. The top you need to add 1/8". So, your cardstock would be 7 1/8 x 7 1/8. Score at 1 inch. Cut the scored folds on opposite ends to make flaps that you fold in and adhere. Use a circle punch to punch a half circle for easy gripping. If you want the box to be 6 inches wide and 1 inch deep, You would need to cut your cardstock 8 x 8. Score at 1" on all sides. Make top 1/8" bigger. Make sense? I want to make sure I give credit where it is due, and Terri sent me this wonderful box in a swap, so, Terri, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Cut on solid lines and score on dashed lines. Hope this helps everyone~~~

5 x 7 wood frame

This was made from a 5 x 7 wood rectangle frame. This is my darling daughter last year at Halloween time. Cheyenne was a ballerina. I used mostly the Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper along with some black cardstock. The Carved and Candlelit Stamp Set is one of my favs.

2 Days in a Row!

Yah! I have posted 2 days in a row. This card was done for the card sketch challenge on SCS. Go there and check it out, and then post your card! I also tried to use colors I normally don't use, so, I got out my dusty ol' color coach and picked Almost Amethyst. Of course, the coordinating colors would have one of my very favorite colors in it - Pumpkin Pie! Oh well. I would never have put these colors together, so, that is what counts! I get in a rut and only use the colors that I really like, and while cleaning my cardstock station (such as it is...) the other day, I noticed I have lots of certain colors and almost none of others, so therefore, I challenged myself to begin to use the other stuff! Here is my card:

Okay, they are having trouble with picture uploading and are currently working on that. I will post it later.

Second Pink Upload

Also for the Pink Color Challenge. This box was made from this tutorial:

http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/2007/09/fun-little-box-to-make.html

Go check out the great instructions. And make one then post back to her blog!

Enjoy!

Color Me Pink

Done for the color challenge on SCS. Today was pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Here is my take on the challenge. Stamps: Background Sampler, Everyday Flex Phrases, In the Spotlight

Ink: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, More Mustard, So Saffron

Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, DS Paper

Accessories: 5 petal punch, Scallop Punch, Word Slit Punch,

Pop Dots, Ribbon, eyelets

Thanks for looking!

Blog Time!

I admire those of you who have time to post daily. I can't seem to find enough hours in the day for all I wish to do. I can't believe that I haven't blogged since the 8th!!!! I am sorry for all who check daily and find nothing. I will try to do better! I did get to go spend my birthday money and I got a cuttlebug, finally!!! I have only made one card with it, and hope to use it again today for the color challenge on SCS. The color is pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Such a worthy cause and a great reminder to all of the women. Here is my first card with the cuttlebug:

Stamps: Zoofari, Everyday Flex Phrases

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Barely Banana

Accessories: Red Ric Rac

I hope to post another one later today using the color challenge. Thanks for looking!

Acetate Challenge

I made this card for the Try a New Technique Challenge on SCS. This was a lot of fun to do, and since I bought a box full of acetate, I will be making more. Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Lots of cakes to make this weekend, and I won't be taking on so many ever again! Brown came today and brought my halloween stamps, so, I can't wait to get started. Hope you all have a great week!

If you have time, try out this techinque! Here is the link to the tutorial:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/acetatecard.php

It's My Birthday!

Hi Everyone! I have gotten to take it real easy today since it's my birthday, and I spent most of the day with my stamps. Or my cardstock. I got that all organized, and actually had time to do a little stamping. I have enjoyed my day, and actually got the tutorial finished that I was trying to get done. So, I am going to try to post it.

This is for a Halloween box that I did. If there are other tutorials out there for the same box, I apologize for reposting, I haven't seen them, and came up with these directions. Hope they make sense to everyone.

1. Stamp 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock all over with background stamp of choice. Then score paper at
2 1/2" , 4 1/2", 6 1/2", 8 1/2" and 10 1/2". Then score long sides at 1/2" and 2 1/2". I marked them so you could see them.

2. Cut sides at 1 1/2 " up to the second panel on one end. Make sure your uncut second panel is on the same end.

3.Cut sides up to the center lines.

4. Cut tabs at an angle, all except for the second panels.

5. Make all folds. Cut off small tabs on all 4 corners.

6. Put adhesive on 1st and 3rd panels on stamped side close to fold of flap. Fold in and adhere.

7. Adhere 1/2" flaps to inside of box.

8. Adhere 1/2" piece & flaps to lid.

9. Fold in to lid flap.

10.. Fold lid inside box and decorate.

11. My finished box:

12. Side view:

Finally time to stamp!

I took a little time this evening to sit at my desk and stamp. I tried to go with the color challenge today, but, I don't have Blue Bayou so, I substituted Bordering Blue. Then I realized I don't have River Rock Card stock, either. So, I had to use creamy caramel. I like the way it came out, but it didn't fit the challenge, so I didn't post it there. I am working on a box tutorial, and hope to have it done soon. I am making it for halloween. Hope everyones week is going great.

Way too Busy!

I can't believe it has been almost a week since I have had time to update. And, I still have had NO TIME to stamp. I made my SU! order Sunday night, but, no time to lay. I did get the wedding cake done that I had to make. My son had a birthday, and we served dinner on the grounds at church on Sunday. Darling son has come down with a cold and feels miserable! So, he is home from school, which means taking care of him all day. Oh well.....I will update more later. Check back soon.

Surprise Spider Lily

I guess that is what you call this, or so someone told me. I really got a surprise, because, I didn't even know I had this in my flower bed. Normally I have a lot of iris-es (LOL), but had to thin them out to repair some termite damage. They have not grown back in yet, and lo and behold - Surprise! I have spider lillies in my flower bed. I think the are gorgeous and will have to keep the iris' thinned there so they have a chance to shine.

Sunday is Church Day

We have Sunday School at 10, get home and eat lunch, I actually got to take a nap this past Sunday, (a very rare occurance), then we have to be back at 4:30 for choir practice, church starts at 6 pm, and we get home in time to go to bed. So, needless to say, Sundays will be a no posting day.

Monday - I had an IEP meeting at the school regarding my son, so, that took up the better part of the morning. It was my mother in law's birthday and she needed me to work her cake supply store so that she could get her license renewed. Then the evening we took her to Red Lobster. Got home in time to get kids bathed and in the bed.

Tuesday - I had errands to run that I didn't get done on Monday. So, I got supper in the oven and tried to work on the color challenge for SCS which is found here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288630

I really like these colors together. I would never have put these together by myself, which is why I love the challenges. Here is the card I came up with:

(I left the salutation spot blank, because I'm not sure what I will use it for).

No Time to Stamp

I am so sorry, there's been no time to blog. I took my son to the eye doctor on Thursday - he has to get stronger glasses, and that took up 1/2 the day. But the time you get housework done and supper cooked - well there wasn't much time left. Plus, we had a Ladies Devotional Dinner and Secret Pal Revealing on Thursday night.

Friday was spent sewing a jumper for my sister - she was going to a baby shower, and she wanted a little sleeveless jumper for that. Plus she needed her curtains cut off, so, that took up most of the day on Friday. I got to finish a book that I wanted to finish that evening.

And so here it is Saturday and I had joined a swap on SU-Girlfriends, so I worked on those today in order to get them in the mail. I won't post a picture yet, in case some of the recipents just happen to read this blog. After the swap is made, I will try to post a pic then. So, I will post an old card on todays post. This card was done as an inspiration challenge on SCS. I used the shaving cream technique. I loved the way this came out, and only have the picture, I gave this card to a friend of mine on her birthday. I love the different patterns. And the WISH on the circle. It was punched on the white in black and then punched on the black in white. I then matched up the lines. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Tuesdays Color Challenge

It seems I am running a day behind, but, I do a lot of my "playing" when the kids are finally in bed. And it seems that I am going to find it easier to post the next day. Hope this doesn't confuse anyone. Is it just me, or is there a lot of sickness going around? A week ago, my youngest had strep throat, then the middle one caught it a week later (Monday), now the oldest has had a night of sickness.....I have got to disinfect my house or somethin'! Oh well. I made this card for the color challenge on splitcoaststampers. There is also a very brave girl battling cancer who would like to receive cards from every state. If you have time, or could make time, read her story here - http://createdbycourtney.blogspot.com/ - and then try to get involved. It seems so little to ask. Thanks everyone, I hope you have a blessed day.

Yesterdays Challenge

Yesterdays Try A New Tecnique Challenge on Splitcoaststampers was to make a Jenn Box. This is what I came up with. I love this set and hate that SU! discontinued it. However I still use it quite frequently. There is a tutorial on how to make the box here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/25710box.php

I stamped the box with the gumball stamp using Real Red, Summer Sun, Glorious Green, Pumpkin Pie and Elegant Eggplant. Then I stamped the GB machine on white and colored it using the stamp pads and an aqua painter. I cut it out and adhered it to the box.

I cut it at the line of the globe part and the bottom, and glued the top to the flap of the box and the bottom directly lined up under it. I used the 1/2" circle punch and punched some circles out of the coordinating card stock and used pop dots for depth. Very easy except for the masking of the gb's in the globe part. That was a little tricky.

1st Day of Blogging!

I am so excited! Hopefully this will be the first of many postings. Please be patient while I learn how all of this works.