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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Pop of red...
Friday, November 27, 2009
Little more Christmas...
Did you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving? (...American freinds!) We sure did! Fun family, great food, it rocks. However...I am now telling myself I am not actually sick....darnit.
But since I've been away a few days, here's some more cards we did at the Christmas card class, incase you need some ideas!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Disconnected Events
Saturday I participated in a holiday shopping event held by a neighbor. She contacted her home-business friends and hosted this huge event. I had catalogs, order forms and gift certificates available, but also had most of my stash of cards, a few retired stamp sets, old Idea Books, and a few other 3-D type projects for sale.
In order to sell cards and items that use Stampin' Up! images, you have to acknowledge their art. (Most, if not all stamp companies have what is called an Angel Policy, that allows you to sell their images.) I have two stamp sets that let me do this- one is retired, but still works! -and the other is this:
Only the top three count for the Angel Policy, because those top three include the "Copyright Stampin' Up!" phrase at the bottom! See? ...and you can also see that I took some time to sign some of my cards too! haha!
In a completely unrelated event, earlier this week I helped the 8-11 year old girls from my church make the following thank you cards. Their group had some oooold scrapbooking paper, but trimming it down (and cutting out some images) made it less overwhelming. *grin* And I supplied the card bases and stamps.
The girls were so funny...one girl pressed down and rocked on her stamp for a good 60-90 seconds because her friend's 'thank you' didn't show up all the way. Another jumped up and down while pressing the stamp onto her card (for "enough" pressure) insisting to her friend that "she already knew all about stamps." The best part tho was how excited they were to "make THREE cards! Wow, that's a lot." LOL!
As for me, I learned that the girls are exactly the same as the boys of the same age- since I'm a cub scout leader. haha!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Birthday Sketches!
So exciting- I got to play with MORE sketches! :) I missed them! It really does make card making so quick for me! This first card is already in the mail, so that is another YEAY for me! haha!
Anyway, I used Julee's Mojo Monday sketch for this:
Supplies:
Stamps: Of the Earth, Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel Ink: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede & Crushed Curry Paper: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry & Whisper White card stocks Accessories: Soft Suede polka dot ribbon, Stamping Sponge
And the OCC sketch for this:
Supplies:
Stamps: Of The Earth, Upsy Daisy Ink: Basic Gray, Bashful Blue Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White Accessories: Big Shot & Top Note Die, retired ribbonFriday, November 20, 2009
Little tags!
Supplies: Stamps: Berry Christmas Ink: Real Red, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Soft Suede Paper: Real Red textured card stock, Bashful Blue & Whisper White card stocks Accessories: Real Red polka-dot ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Silver Brads, Big Shot & die
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Autumn Sketches!
Hooray!!! I got to play with TWO sketches this morning!!! And I got to use new toys! (new stamp set, new wheel, new paper, and my newest ink pad!) Autumn is pretty much over around here, but its my favorite season and I haven't created much about it yet. So since I had time- this is what I did!
First up, I used Beate's weekend sketch #106 and made this...
Supplies: Stamps: Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard Paper: More Mustard & Whisper White card stock, Autumn Traditions DP Accessories: Soft Suede Polka dot ribbon
Then I used Jen's Saturday Sketch For You To Try and made this....
Supplies: Stamps: Of The Earth Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede Paper: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Whisper White card stocks, Autumn Traditions DP Accessories: Clear Buttons, Linen Thread, Mini Glue DotsTuesday, November 17, 2009
The rest of the calendar...
Monday, November 16, 2009
A Calendar
August: Stamps: Scene in a Garden (retired) September: Stamps: God's Beauty (retired) October: Stamps: Haunting Halloween (retired), Hey Ghoul Friend (retired), Bitty Boos (retired) November: Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes December: Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Christmas Card Class
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veteran's Day!
There's been a lot of online chatter about thankfulness. I love it.
Today, I am * very * thankful to my father in law, my grandfathers, my uncle, my nephew, other family, friends and perfect strangers for their courage and willingness to fight for our country and help bring freedom to people everywhere.
Here is a neat email I got that I wanted to share...since I can't put my own thoughts into words.
THE FINAL INSPECTION The Army Soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?'The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burdens well.Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.' ~Author Unknown~
Monday, November 9, 2009
December Daily!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Easiest Ever
Thursday, November 5, 2009
A Sketch!
Its been a really long time since I played in any of my weekly challenges I love... Tons going on, plus prepping for my Christmas Card classes. So I thought I'd change gears and use this fun new hostess set I got!
This card is BASED on Beate's sketch... LOL. the lines of paper are supposed to go the whole length of the card...and my circle is HUGE to fit the words on it. haha...
Supplies:
Stamps: Of the Earth Ink: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede & Always Artichoke Markers Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Melon Mambo