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Monday, November 30, 2009

Let It Snow

Good Morning Everyone! For those of you that went shopping on Black Friday, I'm happy you survived and are able to visit with me today! I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and a beautiful weekend! Today's card is yet another card for my daughter in laws set...(I'm just about finished with the set)...I love these topper cards, they are SO quick and easy and require minimal embellishment. I have received several emails asking if they fit in a regular A2 envelope. The base card is 4.25 inch square. After the base is completed, I add the top that is cut with a scallop Nestibility to the base to measure 5.5 which fits perfectly into a A2 envelope. I am seriously thinking of making topper cards for the cards I will be making for my family and friends---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Penny Black

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland

Punches: Small Marvy Snowflake

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flat Back Pearls, Rain Dots, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by! Just a reminder the drawing for the Visa gift cards for the Blog Candy offering for my Followers is tomorrow. If you are interested, you must be a follower AND post a comment under the posting titled Blog Candy at the top of this page before midnight EDT tonight.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Holiday Wishes

Good Morning...Happy Black Friday. I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Ours was really good. It was nice to spend the day with friends. My husband won a $1,400 jackpot on the gambling cruise which was more than enough to cover my losses. Between the both of us, we came home with $375 more than we started with. I know I'm later than usual posting my card but it felt so good to sleep in. Here is today's card, it is of course for my daughter in laws set and while it's not one of my favorites that I've done, I'm sure she will have 1 or 2 people in her office that are not her favorites...lol---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Penny Black

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Cuttlebug: Tree Top 3x3 Combo Set

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Silver Flat Back Pearls, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, for all of you that are going or have already been out shopping for bargains, I hope you have fun, as for me...I think I'll stay home and shop from the comfort of my home on the Internet. Have a great day, hope to see you on Monday!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Just a couple of quick posts while my husband is still fast asleep. These are for my daughter in laws set. This first one is similar to one that I did a while ago. When she seen it, she fell in love with the image so without duplicating it I wanted to use the image on one that I was making for her set---

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: A2-Topper
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Penny Black, Cutting Cafe-All About Christmas
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Babyface Alphabet Tag/Tree Top 3x3 Combo Set
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flowersoft, Silver Flat Back Pearls, Craft Yarn, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

This next one, I wasn't sure about it at first. I was afraid there wasn't going to be enough color in it but I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. The white specks on the manger is flashback from the glitter---

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size:
A2-Topper
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Stampendous
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Babyface Alphabet Tag
Font: Computer Generated-Credit Valley
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Gel Pen, Craft Yarn, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. I wish everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. We won't be having a traditional Thanksgiving gathering, in fact, I won't be cooking at all (no surprise!) The only family we have here is my youngest son, his wife and grandson and since she has a HUGE family and they make the rounds I just can't see putting them through another meal. We are going to go on a gambling cruise with our good friends Gigi and Eduardo and have the kids over tonight for pumpkin pie.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Some Of My Best Friends Are Flakes

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday! Here is another card that I've done for my daughter in law's set. I mixed the digital stamps, the circle wording is from The Cutting Cafe and the snowman image is Mo's Digital Pencil---


Here is the recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe-Christmas All Around, Mo's Digital Pencil

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Cuttlebug: Snowflake Embossing Folder, Babyface Alphabet Die (tag)

Font: Computer Generated-Girls Are Wierd

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Rain Dots, Craft Yarn, Black Flat Back Pearls

That's it for today! If I don't get a chance to post anything tomorrow have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day!

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Important Information About Questions AND Blog Candy Drawing

Hi there...it's me again...I want to address a few situations that have come up! The more I looked at the Merry Christmouse that I posted this morning the more I didn't like it. I tried to pry the holly flat backs off and ended up ripping the paper so I had to redo it. I replaced the holly with heart buttons and edited the picture and the recipe.

The second situation is, I'm getting a lot of emails and comments with questions and have no way to respond. Please, if you have a question, it's very important that you leave me your email. I love to share what knowledge I have with you so PLEASE help me out by leaving me a way to reach you.

The third situation is the Visa gift cards that I'm offering as Blog Candy. I have noticed there are several comments to the posting but they don't appear to be followers. This is an offering for the support and encouragement for my followers ONLY. If this is an oversight and you want to be eligible for the drawing, please check to be sure you are following me, not only in your mind but on my blog as well. I will delete the comments that are not listed on my followers list. I also have noticed that I have many new followers that have not commented on the Blog Candy posting so please be sure you have done both...signed up as a follower AND commented on the Blog Candy posting at the top of this page. I want this to be fun but also want to be fair to everyone! Have a great day!

Merry Christmouse

Good Morning Everyone! I am SO happy you stopped by to visit. For those of you that are new to my blog, I am working on a set of Christmas cards to give to my daughter in law to give her co-workers. There are 22-24 people in her office so along with my own Christmas cards, it is quite an undertaking. I've have to rethink this whole thing. I'm still going to make the cards for her but I have decided to do ALL topper cards in all the same simple style. As I'm making one, I will be making 2 of the same card, so she will have 24 cards but 12 different images. This will work better for me since I was pulling my hair out trying to decide what image would go best with what paper etc. So the next time you see me...I'll only be half bald...LOL! Without further delay here is today's card--- Here is the recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Stampavie

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flowersoft, Gel Pen, Heart Buttons, Craft Yarn, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots


Thanks for stopping by...I hope to see you tomorrow. Have a great day!

Monday, November 23, 2009

This Is THE Last Of My Thanksgiving Cards For The Year!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. Here are a few more Thanksgiving cards that I waited to post until the recipients had a chance to receive them. This 1st one is for our good friends Kathi and Bob. You remember them, they are the Disney enthusiasts that have a room in their home with nothing but Disney. Kathi, if you are looking in today, I hope you like it and would really like to hear from you, so please leave a comment. If you don't know how, it's EASY...You don't need a blogger account to leave a comment. All you have to do is click comment at the end of each posting and a box will open, write your comment then where is says "choose an identity" click the circle that says "name/URL" a box will open then type in your name then click "publish your comment" that's it!
Here is the recipe---
Card Size:
A2
Stamps/Image: Disney Clip Art
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Fall Leaves Die Set,Butterfly Embossing Combo (texture on acorn) Cricut:Doodlecharm Cartridge (acorn)
Punches: EK Dotted Scallop Border, EK Fern, Martha Stewart Branch
Font: Computer Generated-Waltograph
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Craft Ink, Eyelet, GoldFlat Back Pearls

These next 2 are for our good friends Gigi and Eduardo. They were the couple that stayed with me at the hospital while my husband was having his back surgery. I usually make 2 for them, one serious and 1 for fun.
Here is the recipe---
Card Size:
A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Maple Leaf 3 x 3 Combo
Punches: EK Arrow Border, EK Scallop Corner, EK Fern, Martha Stewart Branch
Font: Computer Generated-Credit Valley
Accessories: Ribbon, Craft Ink, Eyelet, Gold Flat Back Pearls
And the LAST Thanksgiving card that you'll see here on my blog until next year...sorry about the flashback from the metallic paper---
Here is the recipe---
Card Size:
A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Nestabilities: Oval/Scallop
Font: Computer Generated-Doodle Print, Cocktail
Accessories: Ribbon, Foam Pop Dots
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you again tomorrow. Enjoy your day!

Friday, November 20, 2009

'Tis The Season

Happy Friday! Are you looking forward to the weekend as much as I am? Here another quick and easy card for my daughter in law's set featuring The Cutting Cafe's Fancy Holiday Season Printable Stamps. Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe-Fancy Holiday Season
Cuttlebug: Holly Wreath 3x3 Combo, Textile Texture Embossing folder
Accessories: Ribbon, Flat Back Gems, Foam Pop Dots

It just doesn't much easier than this!
That's it for today...see you on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Merry Kissmas

Good Morning. Thanks for stopping by. Here is another card I did for my daughter in law's card set. I was hoping to be able to give them to her on Thanksgiving day but since I have gotten such a late start, that isn't going to happen. She doesn't know that I'm working on them so if not this Christmas...there is always next Christmas...LOL! I'm keeping them kind of simple so I hope to have them done by the 1st weekend in December...I'm going to give it my best shot---Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2-Topper
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Stampavie
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Babyface Alphabet Tag/Tree Top 3x3 Combo Set
Font: Computer Generated-Santa's Sleigh
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Silver Flat Back Pearls, Glossy Accent, Craft Yarn,Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's all I have for today. Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Edit For The Free Cutting Cafe Christmas Daily File

Just a quick posting to let you all know of an edit I did concerning the free printable stamp set that Regina at The Cutting Cafe was offering. Due to the overwhelming response to receive The Christmas Daily file, she has set up a direct link for all of you that would like to have the file....click on the link below:
link: CHRISTMAS DAILY
this download link will be available until midnight 11/19/09. For those of you that have emailed her and haven't recieved the file yet please use the above link to request the file.

A Merry Little Christmas To You

Good Morning Everyone! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a great week. I'd love to hear from you, so please take a moment to say hello! This is the 1st of a 22 or 24 Christmas cards set that I will be making for my daughter in law to give her coworkers. This card features The Cutting Cafe mittens from The Christmas All Around Set. I know Regina went to great pains to put the cute little snowflakes on the mittens but I had to cover them up :( . I recolored them and it looked like it would match the paper. I didn't realize it didn't until I got ready to put the card together. I guess my eyes are a little foggy this morning...sorry Regina! Rather than trash it I covered the snowflakes with the star from the Cuttlebug Treetop 3 x 3 Combo Set, and that by itself would have been OK but you could still see some of the outline so I layered the star onto a small circle. Not real pleased with it but it is better than trashing it. Anyway...here it is---Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe-Christmas All Around, Christmas Circles Set 2
Cuttlebug: Snowflake Die, Treetop 3 x 3 Combo Set, Swiss Dot Embossing Folder
Nestabilities: Circle, Scallop
Punches: EK Diamond Scallop Edge
Accessories: Ribbon, Craft Yarn, Flat Back Pearls, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day and I will see you next time!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas...It's The Best Time Of The Year

I'm back as promised...I hope everyone takes advantage of Regina's FREEBIE over at The Cutting Cafe. The Christmas Daily Printable Stamp Set has endless possibilities! What a generous way for Regina to show her appreciation. Here is today's card, real quick and easy---
Card Size: A2
MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Mo's Digital Pencil
Nestabilities: Circle
Punches: Fiskars Threading Water Border
Font: Computer Generated-Santa'sSleigh
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flat Back Holly

That's it for today...Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow...Enjoy your day!

Cutting Cafe Printable Stamp Set...FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Good Morning All! For a limited time, Regina over at The Cutting Cafe is giving away a HUGE Christmas file called Christmas Daily. You heard me right, she is GIVING it away...it's FREE to show her appreciation to her customers. To receive this set, all you have to do is click here to access the file for download. This set will be free until midnight Thursday (Nov. 19th 2009)....Pacific Time..at this price, it won't last long so you have to act fast. See The Cutting Cafe for more details!
I'll be back a little later with today's card...see you then!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Whew...My Last 2 Thanksgiving Cards---

Good Morning everyone. What an exciting weekend. First the Cutting Cafe Give Away then the posting for my Blog Candy and most important...I am DONE with my Thanksgiving cards! They are all signed and sealed just waiting to be taken to the post office! Since I don't finish the cards inside until I'm ready to send them, this was quite a chore. I really ought to take a lesson from my good blogger friend Lillie, when she makes a card, she completes it, inside and out! I'll probably never be that disciplined or organized though. This 1st one is for my middle granddaughter, Chloe. It is just like the card I made for my oldest granddaughter last week. I usually do them the same, so there are no hurt feelings and they can't say that I have a favorite. You know how little girls are! The only difference is the colors and instead of the female turkey, I used the male turkey image for this one---
Here is the recipe in case you missed it---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots, Babyface Alphabet Die (tag)
Nestabilities: Oval/Scallop, Circle
Punches: EK Arrow Border
Font: Computer Generated-Peggy Font
Accessories: Ribbon, Foam Pop Dots (lots and lots of pop dots)

This next one is for my Father in law. We always send him 2, one serious one and one just for fun--- Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Distressed Spripe Embossing Folder
Font: Computer Generated-Cocktail
Accessories: Ribbon, Brads, Eyelet, Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by...Enjoy your day!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Blog Candy

THIS POSTING WILL STAY ON TOP
UNTIL THE DRAWING
TO BE HELD 12/1
SEE POSTING FOR DETAILS.
GOOD LUCK!!!
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MOST CURRENT POSTINGS!

As I mentioned earlier in the month, I have reached 100+ followers. With the untimely death of my sister in law and The Cutting Cafe Give Away, I haven't been able to give my followers the attention they deserve. All of you who visit my blog regularly have been so supportive and encouraging, I just can't thank you enough for your continued visits. With that being said, I think it's time for me to show my appreciation with some Blog Candy! I wasn't really sure what to do, I toyed with the idea of getting a bunch of "stuff" but we all have different crafting styles. On November 4th, I posted the question "What Would YOU Rather Have" and the majority said they would rather have a Visa gift card. So that is what it will be. I've purchased Visa gift cards in USD that will be given away December 1st. The prizes probably aren't as large as other blogs but I wanted to spread the joy so there will be 3 winners. The Grand Prize winner of $50, and the 2nd and 3rd place winner of $25 each. The winners will be chosen using random.org and announced that morning. The Blog Candy is open to my followers ONLY (after all it IS in appreciation of my followers). All you have do to be a follower on my blog is to click the "follow" button above this posting and follow the instructions...it's just THAT easy. Then leave a comment here on this posting (you MUST leave a comment as well as being a follower) between now and midnight EST November 30th. Thanks for your continued support and GOOD LUCK!!!

The Winner For The Cutting Cafe Give Away Is...

Good Morning Everyone! This is the moment you have been waiting for! The Winner for The Cutting Cafe Give Away has been selected using Ramdon.org and the winner of the Bulbs For The Tree and Fancy Holiday Season is...Drum Roll Please...#50-Jan Farnworth. Congratulations Jan, please send your email address to me at knmic1012@aol.com to claim your prize!Thanks for playing along! I wish you ALL could be winners. Those of you that weren't lucky enough to have your name drawn, please check back often, Regina offers Give Aways all the time, so I'm sure there will be another one real soon! I'll be back a little later in the day to make the announcement for my blog candy for my followers, so be sure to check back!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Cutting Cafe Give Away!

THIS POSTING WILL STAY ON TOP UNTIL THE DRAWING 11/15


SEE POSTING FOR DETAILS...GOOD LUCK!


PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MOST CURRENT POSTINGS!


Woo Hoo...It's that time again...Another Cutting Cafe Give Away! Up for grabs is The Bulbs For The Tree AND The Fancy Holiday Season Printable Stamp Sets. The Bulbs For The Tree Set features 16 fabulous images and The Fancy Holiday Season Set features 10 holiday greetings (the font is absolutely GORGOUS) and they can both be yours just in time for your holiday card making! All you have to do to be eligible to win these sets is leave a comment here on my blog for a drawing to be held November 15th. The winner will be chosen using random.org and announced that morning. To increase your chances of winning, be sure to check out the other Design Team Members blogs (listed on the sidebar to the right) to see if they are participating in the give away. Regina will be announcing the give away on the Cutting Cafe web site November 12th, along with all the Design Team Members creations...so be sure to check it out!Here is the recipe for this card---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe-Bulbs For The Tree, Fancy Holiday Season
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots, Textile
Nestabilities: Oval/Scallop
Accessories: Metallic Cord, Gold Flat Back Pearls, Opaque Paint Marker

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget, to be eligible for The Cutting Cafe Give Away, you must leave a comment on the posting before November 15th. Good Luck and have a fabulous day!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Bountiful Blessings

Happy Friday Everyone! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit. Well, after this, just 1 more Thanksgiving card to go...thank goodness! This has been a tough go, I just haven't been able to get into the Thanksgiving cards. I probably should have finished my Thanksgiving cards before I started on my Christmas cards. Anyway, here is today's card. I used the Pilgrim clip art but instead of gluing it down, I made a tag and attached it to the card with an eyelet.

Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots
Nestabilities: Circle/scallop, Oval
Punches: EK Arrow Border
Font: Computer Generated-AltastGreeting
Accessories: Ribbon, Eyelet,Craft Yarn, Brads

That's it for today...For those of you that posted a comment for the Cutting Cafe Give Away, I will be drawing the winner and posting it early Sunday morning so be sure you check back! Except for the drawing, I will see you Monday at which time I will be posting the blog candy for my followers! Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thinking Of You At Thanksgiving With Love

Good Morning...How is everyone? I hope you're having a good week. Before it slips my mind, let me remind you, if you haven't already left a comment and want to be elegible for the Cutting Cafe Give Away, you need to do it before midnight EDT 11/14 for the drawing the morning of 11/15. I've placed the printable stamp up for grabs at the top of my postings. Today is the day that Regina has posted all of the Design Team Members that are participating in the Give Away. You'll want to head over to the Cutting Cafe to see all the the fabulous projects made with the printable stamps and templates. Be sure to visit the other Design Team Members and post your comments on their blogs. There are some really awesome creations!
Now on to today's card! This is for my oldest granddaughter, Kalyi. There is a story that goes along with it but I won't bore you with the details. Let's just say, it started out to be for my middle granddaughter Chloe BUT because I used blue to match the turkey pilgrims dress, I decided to make it for Kayli. I'm starting to ramble now so here are the details---
Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Pilgrim Clip Art
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots, Babyface Alphabet Die (tag)
Nestabilities: Oval/Scallop, Circle
Punches: EK Arrow Border
Font: Computer Generated-Peggy Font
Accessories: Ribbon, Foam Pop Dots (lots and lots of pop dots)

That's it for today...Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Merry Christmas

Good Morning! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit. I want to thank everyone for their warm thoughts and prayers for me and my family through the passing of my sister in law. Although I still have 1 or 2 more Thanksgiving cards to do, I wanted to do something kind of simple and whimsical this morning so here is today's card---

Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2-Topper
MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Stampavie, Cutting Cafe "All About Christmas"
Cuttlebug: Snowflake Embossing Folder, Treetop 3 x 3 combo set
Babyface Alphabet Tag
Nestabilities: Circle/Scallop
Accessories: Flowersoft, Fun Flock, Ribbon, Glitter, Flat Back Pearls, Craft Yarn
Foam Pop Dots, Score Tape

Again, thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you again tomorrow. Enjoy your day!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Good Morning Everyone. No card to post today. There has been a death in the family and even I have my priorities. My sister in law passed away last Monday after an almost 3 year battle with cancer, the second time around. She had breast cancer 8 years ago and had been clean but when she went for her 5 year check up, they discovered the cancer was back but attached itself on the bone on her back. She had been back and forth between the hospital and nursing home since Christmas Eve of 2006. It has been a very grueling 3 years for her and her family, she fought long and hard and is in a far better place now. I will be out of town for the services but hope to be back in the swing of things by Wednesday. Thanks for stopping back, enjoy your day!

Friday, November 6, 2009

Happy Birthday To A Wonderful Mother

Good Morning and Happy Friday! My mom's birthday is Sunday, here is the card that I made for her. Before I go into the details on the makings of the card, I want to thank everyone that has left a comment for the Cutting Cafe Give Away. Good Luck to all! Because I can't walk and chew gum at the same time, I am going to delay my blog candy for reaching 100 followers until after the drawing for the Give Away on November 15th. I have decided to do a Visa gift card and will make an announcement Monday November 16th. If you haven't signed up to be a follower, what are you waiting for?
Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Cuttlebug: Vintage Die (corners)
Nestabilities: Circle/scallop
Punches: Martha Stewart 3 Butterfly, Martha Stewart Branch, EK Fern
Font: Computer generated-Batang, Vivaldi
Accessories: Ribbon, Flat Back Pearls, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

BLOG CANDY...Tell Me What You'd Rather Have!

Woo Hoo...I've now gone over 100 followers and that means Blog Candy! Before I make a decision as to what to offer, I like YOUR opinion. What would you rather have, a bunch of "stuff" OR would you rather have a gift card to either your favorite craft store OR a Visa gift card? I'll leave it open for a few days but want to do a posting soon, so please comment with your preference! This posting will stay on top for a few days until I get enough comments to make a decision. If you haven't already, sign up to be a follower so you will be eligible for the blog candy!

Thanksgiving Boo

Good Morning everyone! Here is another Thanksgiving card, this one is for my youngest granddaughter, Bella. No holiday would be complete without Go Kreate's Boo On His Bums! Just 2 more Thanksgiving cards to go, then I can go back to my Christmas cards!! This card features The Cutting Cafe Printable Stamps.


Here is the recipe---

Card Size: A2
Digital Stamps: Cutting Cafe Autumn Days
Image: Go Kreate-Boo on His Bums
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots, Babyface Alphabet Die (tag)

Punches-EK Dotted Scallop Edge Punch
Nestabilities: Circle/scallop
Quick Kutz: Witch's Hat (For The Buckle On The Hat)
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Gobble Til You Wobble

Good Morning Everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear from you, so please take a moment to say hello! Yesterday as I was making ANOTHER Christmas card, I suddenly realized that I don't have all of my Thanksgiving cards done yet. I received an email from Lillie last night, and she remarked how I had all of my Christmas cards done by Halloween...LOL. Well the truth of the matter is, I'd rather be doing Christmas cards but better get cracking on the Thanksgiving cards since they will have to be mailed in about 2 weeks. This one is for my 3 year old grandson. I used the turkey from the Pilgrim clip art that I used last week. For those of you that may be new to my blog, or missed the posting last week, I had done a card using free colored clip art that I found on line. Isn't it great when you can put a card together with freebies? The image comes in the form of colored clip art, much like the decoupage images that are so popular. When I seen the image I saved it to a word document but didn't save the web site (I can't believe I did that) so I'm not able to give you the link to the web site BUT if you would like a copy of the image just leave me a comment here on my blog with your email address and I will gladly send it to you. Here is the card and the recipe---


Card Size: A2
Stamps/Image: Free Colored Clip Art
Cuttlebug: Argyle Embossing Folder
Nestabilities: Oval/Scallop
Punches: EK Corner Punch
Font: Computer Generated-Doodle Print, Cocktail
Accessories: Gold Flat Back Pearls, Foam Pop Dots (lots and lots of pop dots!)

Thanks for stopping by...enjoy your day!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Blog Awards

Hello Again...I have been such a bad blogger! I have been so busy the last week or so that I haven't had a chance to catch up on the blog awards that have been so graciously given to me. This 1st one was given to me by Kaye, Sandy and Wanda. These ladies are so talented and truly an inspiration. Please check out their blogs by clicking on their names to see for yourself why I've listed them on my favorite blog list! This is the 1st chance I've had to respond to them. I'm going to cheat alittle bit, since it's the same award, I'm going to combine it into one. The rules are this: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word---
1. Where is your cell phone? craftroom
2. Your hair? brown
3. Your mother? short
4. Your father? passed
5. Your favorite food? hamburgers
6. Your dream last night? no
7. Your favorite drink? mocha
8. Your dream/goal? hummmm
9. What room are you in? craftroom
10. Your hobby? cardmaking
11. Your fear? claustrophobia
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? NC
13. Where were you last night? here
14. Something that you aren't? organized
15. Muffins? cranberry
16. Wish list item? Pazzle
17. Where did you grow up? Ohio
18. Last thing you did? dinner
19. What are you wearing? tshirt
20. Your TV? SVU
21. Your Pets? dogs
22. Friends? many
23. Your life? rewarding
24. Your mood? happy
25. Missing Someone? brother
26. vehicle? Prius
27. Something your not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Macy's
29. Your favorite color? PINK
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? dunno
32. Your best friend? husband
33. One place that I go to over and over? Gatlinberg
34. Facebook? No
35. Favorite place to eat? DelFriscos

Whew...that was tough...Now, I'm to pass it along to 5 others---
If you get a chance, check out these ladies blogs, you'll be glad you did. Tell them Kelly sent you!
I received this 2nd award from Olga last week while I cleaning my craftroom and didn't have a chance thank her properly. Thank you Olga for thinking of me! Take a moment to check out her blog, she is awesome! And here is the 5 people I'm going to pass it to---1.Dee Dee

All in all it was pretty hard to pick 10 blogs to pass them along to, there are SO many talented people out there in the craftworld, I love them all!

Happy Holly Days

Good Morning Everyone and Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend and a Happy Halloween! I'm having a tough time getting used to the time change. I'm a morning person, but really 3AM is even too early for me! Today's card is quick and easy but the picture is kind of washed out. The metallic background layer looks silver but it is really gold. Now, without further ado---
Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: A2
Spellbinders: Holly & Ornament
Punches: EK Arrow Border
Font: Computer Generated-Pristina
Accessories: Ribbon, Gold Flat Back Pearls, Craft Yarn Button, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by! I'm a bit pressed for time this morning, so to all those that I usually leave comments, I'll stop by your blog this evening. Have a great day!
Just in the time that I posted this card, a visitor had decided to follow my blog (Thanks Emma!). That makes 99 now, as soon as I reach 100, I will be offering some blog candy. How does a Visa gift card sound? Details will follow, but make sure you are a follower to be eligible!