weak start to my week long celebration...

Well, it has been a weak start to my week long celebration.  It's Wednesday; and this is my second posting.  I was hoping today's posting would be my fourth, but it is what it is.  I'm going to have to make up for lost time.... 

All the cards I've created for this week are being sent to my Oregonian Peep as part of her birthday gift from me; as many of you know, she's a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  My card designs vary from her designs, so I thought it would be cool to send her some of the cards I've created.  This way she's able to add them to her collection for card parties and such.  I hope she will like them!!

RECIPE (supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: A Cute Christmas
Ink: Baja Breeze

Cardstock: Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Paper, Baja Breeze and Blushing Bride Cardstock

That Little Something: Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

That Little Helper: Sewing machine

Kicking off a week long celebration...

Hello everyone! Today kicks off a week long celebration of my best friend's (Oregonian peep) birthday! She has been my friend since I was a sophomore (and she was a freshman) in high school. I am so thankful for her! I couldn't get a card done for this posting, but she'll have a whole weeks posting devoted to her.  I know she'll cut me some slack...(I hope).


Oh, I thought it would be cute to include a picture of her, so here it is:


Okay, the real story, I wanted to include a picture of her when she was younger, but the stupid printer/scanner pooped out on me.  As a result, I needed to find a quick replacement image...and the angel image is what I found.  It represents how much she means to me!  And here's the poem to go with it:


What is a Friend?


What is a friend? I will tell you
It is a person with whom you dare
to be yourself.  Your soul can be naked
with him. He seems to ask of you
to put on nothing, only to be what you
are.  He does not want you to be
better or worse.  What you are with 
him, you feel as a prisoner feels
who has been declared innocent.  You
do not have to be on your guard.
You can say what you think, so long as it
is genuinely you. He understand
those contradictions in your nature that
lead others to misjudge you.
With him you breathe freely. You can
avow your little vanities and envies
and hates and vicious sparks, you mean-
nesses and absurdities and, in opening
them up to him, they are lost, dissolved on
the white ocean of his loyalty.


He understands. You do not have to be
careful. You can abuse him,
neglect him, tolerate him. Best of all,
you can keep still with him. It
makes no matter. He likes you - he is
like fire that purges to the bone.
He understands. He understands.
You can weep with him, sin with him,
laugh with him, pray with him.
Through it all - and underneath - he sees,
knows and loves you.  A friend?
What is a friend? Just one, I repeat,
with whom you dare to be yourself.


--C. Raymond Beran

Mojo on a Tuesday...

Good Evening, I created this card for a friend who has a fractured jaw which has resulted in his jaw being wired shut. Hope he likes it...Get well soon!

RECIPE (supplies used by Stampin' Up! unless noted)

Stamp Set: Stampin' Around Jumbo Texture, French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Versamagic (Hint of Pesto), Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink (Antique Linen) 

Cardstock: SU! Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla cardstock, and To The Nines Specialty Paper

That Little Something: Twine, Photo Corner Punch

That Little Helper: Nestabilities, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" pouch

Not always the brightest star...

Yep, the not-so-bright star, that's me!  So I will admit I was very excited to hear my Oregonian peep was hosting the Ways To Use It Challenge on SCS for last week.  Perhaps I was too excited because I misread the DIRECTIONS and didn't figure it out until I had finished designing the card.


So here's my story...
I read the instructions, clearly, stating to use VERSAMARK! Yep, OKAY I can do that, right? All I need is get some Versamark inks?!  So I went shopping at my local craft store to get some Versamark inks.  The packaging says VersaMagic Chalk Inks; yep, that's what I need...nope because for some reason, I had it my head the two mediums were the same.


So basically, I've just designed a card with my own directions and then camouflage the whole ordeal by linking it to the challenge.  So enjoy, the card...and sorry my {favorite} Oregonian peep!

RECIPE (supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: Teahouse background stamp
Ink: Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink-Antique Linen and Versamagic Aloe Vera

Cardstock: Graphics 45 Le' Romantique designer paper; Sage Shadow, Groovy Guava and Very Vanilla Cardstock

That Little Something: Pretty Button, Groovy Gauva ribbon

That Little Helper: Nothing special

So long Tim's cast of 5 weeks...

Yep, today is the day! My hubby's cast of 5 LONG weeks will be removed! Although he dreads he will have another cast put on until the two bolts in his foot is taken out.  He is still have happy for the little things and looking forward to walking on his own two feet!

Here's my card for the Splitcoaststamper's Sketch Challenge; I love how this card turned out.  The stamp sets are perfect and colors worked well together.  Some day soon you might find this card on Esty.com...it's in the works.

 Thanks for visiting my blog!  Have a great day!

RECIPE (supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: Morning Cup and Favorite Thoughts
Ink: Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink- Peeled Paint

Cardstock: Designer paper from my Oregonian peep; Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla Cardstock

That Little Something: Felt looking flower brad

That Little Helper: Nothing special

getting the mojo juices flowing...

It has been some time since i've last posting anything; life has been extremely busy for me and my craft room has not been the source of inspiration for me. 

As a result, in the last couple days, my craft room has seen an overall.  I got some book shelves to assist in organization which freed me up to get rid of some bulky items like a table and such.  I'll share some pics later this week.  I feel like I can breath in the room; here's my first creation since transformation.  I participated in Mojo Monday 152 sketch challenge:


 Feels great to be able to post on my blog; thank you for visiting!

RECIPE (supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: Elements of Style
Ink: Retired Taken with Teal

Cardstock: Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper, Taken with Teal and Very Vanilla Cardstock

That Little Something: Vanilla Ribbon

That Little Helper: Scallop Punch and Nestabilites

Time, Time, Time

I try to get things done in a timely manner.  However, in most cases, life gets in the way. For instance, my hubby had foot surgery last friday...and as you will see is not as mobile as he used to be.  It has been interesting around the house...I've been doing all of my household duties as well as his outside duties...oh and add a 40 hour job into the mix. Thankfully, we have three great neighbor kids (and a couple family members) who are starting to help us me with the outside duties.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
  
I hoping you'll understand if some of my postings are a "little" late...


Here's my card created for the Splitcoaststampers.com Sketch Challenge 287:


Recipe (all supplies are SU! unless otherwise noted)

Stamp Set: Puns of the Past
Ink: Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink (Antique Linen) and So Saffron 

Cardstock: Sweet Peas DP Pack, SU! Whisper White and Kraft

That Little Something: Button and DMC Floss

That Little Helper: Sewing Machine

Hey, Oregonian peep...

Hey, Oregonian peep...what do you think?  

To my beloved friend, this card is for you...

“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”

You are my friend...I love you!!

RECIPE 

Stamp Set: TJ Designs A Walk Through Wonderland and Alice In Wonderland
Ink: Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink (Walnut Stain) and Memento Tuxedo Black 

Cardstock: Basic Grey's Indian Summer Designer Paper Series, SU! Very Vanilla, and Brown Cardstock

That Little Something: Nothing...can you believe it? Opps, I forgot to include SU! Brown and Yellow Smooch Spritz

That Little Helper: Sewing Machine and Nestabilities

In life you meet people...

(I texted this quote to this individual who needs a little encouragement...)
Life is the Art of Drawing, without an Eraser.   -John W. Gardner


I created a card of this quote for the Mojo Monday Challenge: I love inspirational quotes; they lift the soul when you don't think anything is possible.  Enjoy the card...

RECIPE (SU! supplies used unless noted)

Stamp Set: TIm Holtz's Purely Random Stamp Set
Ink: SU! Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red, Tim Holtz's Distressed Ink (Frayed Burlap) and Memento Tuxedo Black 

Cardstock: Basic Grey's Boxer Designer Paper Series, SU! Night of Navy,Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla

That Little Something: Button, Choc. Chip Satin Ribbon, Riding Hood Red Ribbon, a stamp for the Graphic 45 collection, SU! Silver Foil Smooch Spritz and SU! Linen Thread

That Little Helper: Sewing Machine