A Few More Valentine's Day Cards

Good Morning Everyone! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a good week! Here's a couple Valentine's Day cards I did yesterday but I didn't have a chance to post them. I'm just about done with this years Valentine collection. All I have to do is finish off the inside and they will be ready to mailed. How I wish I could be more like my good blogger friend Lillie. She finishes the inside as she is making the card, but no matter how hard I try, I just can't do it! This first one is for my father in law and yeah, I know I got a little carried away with the rain dots but he loves them so if you scraplift this card, you may want to consider using less...lol! I used The Cutting Cafe Valentine Family and Friends printable stamp for the sentiment and the monkey is from Bugaboo Stamps that I added Dad We Love You to the heart using Cupid de Locke font---
Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMSStamps
Image: Bugaboo Stamps-Monkey Love-Big Heart
Nestibilities: Heart/Scallop, Oval/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo, Hearts 2x2 Die Set
Punch: Martha Stewart Doily Hearts Border (with the hearts covered)
Sentiment: Cutting Cafe-Valentine Family and Friends,
Font: Computer Generated-Cupid de Locke (inside the heart)
Accessories: Ribbon, Rain Hearts, Rain Dots, Foam Pop Dots


This next one is for my son and daughter in law that lives in Tennessee and is quite simple, it doesn't need a lot of explaining---Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Nestibilities: Heart/Scallop
Punch: Stampin Up Scallop Punch
Sentiment: Cutting Cafe-All About Valentine's Day
Font: Computer Generated-Cupid de Locke (inside the heart)
Accessories: Craft Yarn, Metal Hearts,Foam Pop Dots


And the last one is for my youngest granddaughter Bella and it's pretty much the same as I made for my other granddaughters except I used a different image and punch---Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps Image: Michael's Dollar Bin Stamp
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punch: Martha Stewart Doily Hearts Border, Fiskars Small Tag
Font: Computer Generated-Peggy Font
Accessories: Glitter, Heart Brad, Foam Pop Dots


That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, I'd love to hear from you so please take a moment to leave me a comment. I'll see you next time...enjoy your day!

To My Special Friend

Good Morning...Happy Groundhog Day! I'm sure most of the nation is ready for spring! Here is a card I made for my good friend Gigi for Valentine's Day, using The Cutting Cafe Happy Valentine's Huge Word Circle printable stamp set (To My Special Friend) and the All About Valentine's Day set (Happy Valentine's Day) for the sentiments. This is my second attempt at a tear bear and while I still have a long way to go, I'm OK with the way it turned out.
Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Paper Piecing: Mulberry Torn Paper
Nestabilities: Heart/Scallop, Tag
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punches: Marvy Small Paw (eyes and pads of feet), Fiskars Heart Corner Punch (nose and feet)
Sentiment: Cutting Cafe-Happy Valentine's Huge Word Circle, All About Valentine's Day
Accessories: Ribbon, Chalk, Gel Pen, Foam Pop Dots, Charm, Flat Back Pearls

Wishing You A Speedy Recovery

Good Morning Everyone. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I know I was suppose to finish up my Valentine cards today but my sister in law will be having surgery on her knee on Wednesday, here is the card I will send her. I'm not sure what is wrong with my camera, it's a bit darker than what it is in real life. The image is from Dustin Pike which I got awhile ago but when I went to get the link, I wasn't able to find the image. Several month ago he retired many of his images and this must have been one of them. You can still have fun by visiting his site, his images are so whimsical and has many freebies.
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
Stamp/Image: Dustin Pike
Nestibilities: Circle Scallop
Cuttlebug: With Gratitude Card Making Combo
Punches: Martha Stewart Doily Hearts Border Punch (yellow lacy edging-hearts are covered)
Sentiment: Computer Generated-Juice ITC Font
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Heart Buttons, Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for taking the time to visit with me today, I hope to finish up the last few Valentine cards in the next few days, so be sure to check back. Enjoy your day!

Some BUNNY Loves You

Good Morning...Happy Friday! Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit and as always...comments are welcomed! If this is your first time here, I'd love to hear from you and if you've been here before, welcome back, I'd love to hear from you too. For those of you who leave comments faithfully, thank you so much, I really appreciate it, your comments are such an inspiration to me. I have 2 or 3 more Valentine's Day cards to make but I was getting burned out with them so I thought I'd take a little break from them and do an Easter card today.
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
Stamp/Image: Peachy Keen
Sentiment: Cutting Cafe-Easter Sentiments
Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop (with the bottom cut off)
Cuttlebug: Vintage Corners, Snowflake Embossing folder (for eggs)
Cricut: Plantin Schoolbook (grass), Doodlecharms (eggs)
Accessories: Glitter, Ribbon, Rainheart, Flat Back Pearls, Gel Pen

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by. I hope to be back in the Valentine's Day mode by Monday so I can finish them up since they will have to be mailed no later than next Thursday or Friday so be sure to stop back. Have a great weekend and hope to see you on Monday!

Just Flying By To Say...Hello

Good Morning! I hope you are having a great week...only one more day til the weekend! I don't know about you but I'm READY! I need a vacation from my vacation...LOL! Isn't that the way it always is? Here is a quick little card I'm sending to a friend that I haven't heard from in a while. It's an Angel's Landing Digital Stamp called Button Bugs but I made the image too small to put buttons so I ended up using flat back pearls.
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Stamp/Image: Angel's Landing Digital Stamps -Button Bugs
Nestibilities: Square
Sizzix: Dots & Flowers Set, Flourish from Frame, Heart w/Flowers
Punches: Fiskars Wisdom of Pearls Corner, Fiskars Threading Water Edge
Accessories: ScorPal, Flat Back Pearls, Glitter, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, be sure to stop back tomorrow, my mind is thinking Easter and St Patrick's Day so I had asked Regina for some files and they were in my email when I signed on this morning. I'm not sure what I'll be doing with them but I'll do something! Have a great day and I hope to see you tomorrow, til then...Happy Crafting!

Happy Valentine's Day

Good Morning Everyone! My gosh, it's good to be back home. We had a wonderful trip but no matter how nice it was, it's always great to be back home to sleep in your own bed. I've missed everyone terribly! Today's card features those lovable Love Birds along with the sentiment from The All About Valentine's Day Printable Stamps from The Cutting Cafe. I'm not real happy with the way the picture turned out, it's a bit darker than what it is in real life, and as usual, I can't take a straight picture...LOL! Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Stamp/Image: Cutting Cafe-All About Valentine's Day
Nestibilities: Heart/ScallopHeart, Ribbon Tag
Cuttlebug: HSN Romance Collection
Sentiment: Cutting Cafe-All About Valentine's Day
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. I'm going to try to visit my favorite blogs this morning but if I don't get a chance to visit you, I'll be back through out the day to see what you've been up to. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

I'm Going To Be The Grandma Of TWINS!

I'm still in a state of shock! Last night we got together with both of my sons and their families. It was so nice to have everyone together. I have really missed that since my oldest son has moved away. It has been 3 years now but seems a lot longer. As we were finishing up with dinner, my 3 year old grandson made the announcement that his mommy was going to have 2 babies! I knew that my son and daughter in law were going to be trying to have another baby but I thought he was referring to himself as one of the babies! When she asked if we understood what he was saying, I said that I thought so, that she was going to have another baby. My grandson set us straight by saying that she had 2 babies in her belly. They wanted to wait until we had gotten home to make the announcement so everyone was told at the same time but because you can't tell a 3 year old to keep a secret, we were the first to know. I am thrilled but still in a state of shock! They will be leaving to go back to Orlando this morning and we will be leaving tomorrow. We have had a a wonderful trip and will be taking our time going back making a few stops along the way. I am hopeful to be back crafting by mid week so be sure to stop back.

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

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! We are having a BLAST! We are in the tiny town of Mayberry, within the city of Mount Airy, NC for those of you that are old enough to remember Andy Griffith...what a quaint little town where the people are SO friendly! With the exception of yesterday, we have had BEAUTIFUL weather. We will be traveling north to pop in on my father-in-law to take him to lunch at the ever famous Macado's in Galax, VA. Sorry Olga, we are just passing through, we will catch up with you next time! Then it's off to Gatlinburg, TN where we will team up with our good friends Kathi and Bob until Thursday. The night before we left Orlando, we had dinner with my youngest son, he has managed to get a few days off and will be visiting my oldest son who lives in Dandridge, TN (just between Knoxville and Gatlinbug, TN) so we will be meeting up with them as well...How cool is that? I am sure I've told you more than you care to know so without further ado...the winner of the Cutting Cafe Give Away is - - - - -
#21---Shelley Evetts! Congratulations Shelley, if you will send your email address to me at knmic1012@aol.com I will get the Cutting Cafe Valentine Big Stuff Printable Stamp right out to you! I know the postings for the "give away" shows 55 comments but someone added a comment AFTER I did the drawing. Thanks so much to everyone that has played along, it has been so much fun!

Thanks for stopping by today, we should be back in Orlando sometime next week so I will resume regular postings then. I'm going to ATTEMPT to visit my favorite blogs this morning while my husband is snoring up a storm but the Internet connection here is VERY slow and may not get to everyone, so if I don't get a chance to visit, I will when we get home. Until then... Happy Crafting...enjoy your day!

Happy Valentine's Day-cutting Cafe Give Away

Good Morning and Woo Hoo we have had a change in plans, we WILL have Internet service 1/18 so........I WILL be able to participate in The Cutting Cafe Give Away after all! If you want a chance to win this Valentine Big Stuff Printable Stamp Set from The Cutting Cafe, all you have to do is leave me a comment here on my blog before midnight 1/17 for a drawing to be held the morning of 1/18. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. Although I appreciate those of you that in the past have left comments by signing my guestbook, there is NO way I can put your name into the drawing! You MUST leave a comment here on my blog! The set features 20 assorted sayings and are all in this GORGEOUS font. This card was really quick and easy but I wasn't happy with the bow but because I'm really pressed for time, I didn't have time to fool with it but will go back, time permitting to fix it.
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Stamp/Image: Cutting Cafe-Valentine Big Stuff
Nestibilities: Heart/Scallop
Punch: Martha Stewart Doily Hearts Border
Accessories: Ribbon, Foam Pop Dots

It just doesn't get any easier than this!

That's it for today, this will be the last card I post until we get back from our trip to Gatlinberg somewhere around 1/25 or 1/26. For those of you that will be entering The Cutting Cafe Give Away make sure you check back the morning of 1/18 as I will announce the winner then and will need your email address to send you the file...Good Luck and have a great day! I will TRY to get back a little later to take a peek at all my favorite blogs and leave comments before we leave but if I don't, be assured I will catch up when we get back!

Have A Tea-rific Valentine Birthday

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Wednesday to you. Thanks for stopping by. Today's card is for my sister-in-law whose birthday is on Valentines Day and is a quickie. She collect teapots so I thought this image would be great for her. I'm still not feeling well and have SO much to do to get ready for our trip at the end of the week. I really don't have time for crafting much less time to not feel well. I went to the doctor yesterday which is something I try to avoid, but because I spent the last 3 days coughing uncontrollably I thought I'd better. He gave me an antibiotic, a steroid pack and a very strong cough syrup that makes me loopy. And you thought it was just my normal state of mind...LOL!
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Stamp/Image: Art4Craft Clip Art
Nestibilities: Petite Oval/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dot
Punch: Martha Stewart Doily Hearts Border Punch , Spellbinder Tag
Font: Computer Generated-Dotum
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter (a tiny bit on the flowers on the teapot and cup),Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, I'm off to through a load of laundry in the washer before we take the dogs to the groomer...I can't say for sure if I'll be back tomorrow but I'd like to get a few more cards done before our trip. Enjoy your day!

Hugs and Kisses For Kenny

Good Morning Everyone. I hope you had a great weekend! Me? Along with below freezing temperatures for days and days which we are not used to, I'm a bit under the weather so today's posting will be short and sweet. Here is a Valentine that I made for my grandson using The Cutting Cafe Valentine Long Phrases and a freebie that I had gotten last week at Bugaboo Stamps (sorry guys, I checked this morning and it is no long available as a freebie). You have got to check out Bugaboo...it's a new digital stamp site and Jodie has some really cute images.
Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe, Bugaboo
Nestibilities: Heart/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punch: Martha Stewart Looped Heart Edge Punch, Fiskars Small Tag
Font: Cutting Cafe Valentine Long Phrases, Computer Generated-Dotum (tag)
Accessories: Ribbon, Rain Hearts, Brad, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, but while I'm thinking about it, be sure to check out the Cutting Cafe 1/15. Regina is doing another "give away" and everyone that is participating with their awesome creations will be posted then. I will not be participating this time as we will be out of town with no Internet access until after the drawing. Have a great day and I will see you when I see you!

Valentine Cards For Kayli and Chloe

Good Morning Everyone. I'm so happy you stopped by. I noticed I have a few new followers, I tried to send you a message to thank you but I don't know how to use the friend connect feature of Blogger, and if you have a blog, it wasn't listed so I have no way to reach you. If you would leave me a comment, hopefully I can reciprocate by visiting your blog, if you have one.

Here are a couple of Valentine cards I did for my granddaughters. For those of you that are new to my blog, I try to do them the same so neither one will feel like hers is better than the other or that I have a favorite...you know how girls are. This first one is for Kayli, when I saw this image, I thought it was perfect. She had bought a sewing machine with the money we had sent her for Christmas--Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
StampsImage: Britches and Bloomers Clip Art By Sunshine Graphics
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punch: Martha Stewart Looped Heart Edge Punch, Fiskars Small Tag
Font: Computer Generated-Peggy Font
Accessories: Glitter, Silver Gel Pen, Heart Brad, Foam Pop Dots

This Next one is for Chloe---

Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT-Prismacolor/OMS
StampsImage: High Hopes

Nestibilities: Petite Oval/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punch: Martha Stewart Looped Heart Edge Punch, Fiskars Small Tag
Font: Computer Generated-Peggy Font
Accessories: Glitter, Heart Brad, Foam Pop Dots

That is it for today...I may be MIA for a few days. I will be watching my grandson today, tomorrow, and a few days next week. He is a VERY busy 3 year old and I have to stay one step ahead of him and I'm not as young as I used to be! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

In My Heart Always

Good Morning Everyone...I hope you are having a great day. I am so happy you stopped by! Come on in...Take a look around and don't forget if you see something that you like, please take a moment to leave me a comment! For all of you that have have been kind enough to leave comments, thank you so much, you have no idea what they mean to me. Your comments are really a source of inspiration to me!

The other day while I was cleaning up my craftroom, I had come across some mulberry paper that I had gotten ages ago and thought I'd use it to make this little bear. I haven't done anything with The Cutting Cafe Printable stamps since before Christmas so I thought I'd do something with the new files before Regina fires me...LOL! I used the Valentine Long Phrases for this card. The set has 10 assorted phrases and great for cards, scrapbook pages and more! If you haven't been to The Cutting Cafe lately, you are in for a real treat! Regina has been as busy as she can be coming up with some really awesome stamps for Valentine's Day! I have been making cards for a little over a year now but it was Valentine's Day that really started my journey, I have gone full circle through all the holidays and I have to say without a doubt, Valentine's Day is my favorite! This is my first Tear Bear and I hope to get more creative as time allows. Here is the recipe---Card Size: A2
Paper Piecing: Mulberry Torn Paper
Image: Bear Head with Paws
Nestabilities: Heart/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Love Language Card Making Combo
Punches: Fiskars Threading Water Edge, Fiskars Corner Heart Punch (background hearts)Sentiment: Cutting Cafe Valentine Long Phrases
Accessories: Ribbon, Chalk, Gel Pen, Foam Pop Dots

I used various punches for the bears face including the ovals from The Marvy Small Paw, the center of The Marvy Medium Flora for the eyes, Go Kreate Boo Bear for the nose and circle left over from the Fiskars Threading Water Edge punch for the mouth.

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

Whoo Thanks You...We Do!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you had a great New Year weekend! We had a wonderful weekend but especially great New Year's Day. We were invited to my sister-in-laws for a traditional New Year's dinner...anytime I can get away with not cooking is great BUT it was exceptional! We ate SO much, we didn't dare get on the scale Saturday morning! Here is a little thank you card I made for them. The picture doesn't show the true colors, the paper and owls are really much bolder in real life. I also used clear embossing powder on the eyes and pop dotted them but you can't really tell that either. I know if Kathi is looking in, she is going to say...Why don't you use your Canon SLR instead of that dinosaur of a camera that I use? Well Kathi...I'm waiting for you to give me lessons on how to use it...LOL!
Here's the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Stampavie
Nestabilities: Pettiite Oval/Scallop
Punches: Fiskars Threading Water Border
Font: Computer generated-Peach Fuzz
Accessories: Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Glitter, Rain Dots, Heart Charm, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy for visit. Please take a moment to leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you!

Happy Birthday To A Wonderful Daughter-in-Law

Good Morning! Along with posting this birthday card for my daughter-in-law, I want to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you and your family and happy, safe and healthy New Year!

Here is the recipe---
Card Size: A2
Nestabilities: Circle/scallop
Sizzix: Dots and Flower Embossing Set

Punches: Martha Stewart 3 Butterfly, Martha Stewart Branch, EK Fern
Font: Computer generated-Batang, Vivaldi
Accessories: Ribbon, Flat Back Pearls, Heart Charm, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today...I remember as a child how we tickled we would get when we would go to bed on New Years Eve saying "see you next year" so I'm going to carry on the tradition! See you next year...have a safe and Happy New Year!

No Bones About It...

Good Morning Everyone...I hope you are having a great week. Here is is quick little card that we sent to our good friends Kathi and Bob thanking them for our Christmas gifts. If you are new to my blog, Kathi and Bob are Disney fanatics so I try to keep with a Disney theme for them.

Here's the recipe---
Card Size: A2
MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: EK Success Disney
Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop
Punch: Dotted Scallop Edge, Fiskars Small Tag
Font:Computer Generated-Waltograph UI
Accessories: Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

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

Happy Monday!

Good Morning Everyone...I hope you had a great weekend and a wonderful Christmas! Other than an absolutely HORRIBLE meal at Charley's Steakhouse Christmas Eve , we had a beautiful Christmas and Santa was very good to us. I don't have a card to post today and will not be posting everyday as I have done in the past. I'm taking a few days off to regroup and try to organize the mess in my craft room left from Christmas. I will be working on a special project that I hope to have completed by the end of January. I also want to get to know my Bosskut Gazelle so I will be only be posting a few times a week. With that being said, I hope you have a great day and I will see you when I see you...Happy Crafting!

Happy Christmas Eve! 2 More Gift Card Holders

Good Morning and Happy Christmas Eve! I've got 2 more Christmas gift card holders to post. This first one is for our good friends Gigi and Eduardo. We were hoping to be able to get together with them before the Holidays, but because she has been ill, it doesn't look like we will be able to so I mailed it to them and I hope they have already received it---

Here's the recipe---

Card Size:4.25 Square Gift Card Holder

Image: Art4Crafts Clip Art

Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop

Punch: Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch (for inside pocket)

Sizzix: Hello Kitty Decorative Strip Die

Font: Computer Generated-Batang

Accessories: Ribbon . Foam Pop Dots

This next one is for my youngest son, Kenny and daughter in law, Kim. We had to come up with one more gift for each of them and were all out of ideas. When we were shopping Monday, we had stopped for lunch at their favorite restaurant and the idea of giving them a gift card for the restaurant as a joint gift came to both of us at the same time. I've been wanting to use this Popcorn the Bear stamp but never had the occasion to use it til now---

Here's the recipe---

Card Size: 4.25 Square Gift Card Holder

Stamp/Image: Popcorn the Bear

Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop

Punch: EK Arrow Border, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch (for inside pocket)

Font:Computer Generated-LD Luv

Accessories: Ribbon, Flower Soft, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for my Christmas cards. I won't be posting anything tomorrow but want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I will be back on Monday, hopefully with something new and fresh! Enjoy your weekend and have a blessed Christmas!

Welcome Christmas Into Your Heart

Happy Wednesday! Here is a card that we've sent to our good friends Gigi and Eduardo. They have a PO box and get there mail once or twice a week so Gigi, if you are viewing my blog and haven't received this yet, get off my blog and go check you mail! The picture doesn't do this card justice, the colors are way off. It looks like the base is pink when in real life it is a very deep mauve, the diamonds on the background paper are gold and the center layer that the tree is on is way too bright. Other than that, the picture looks just like the card...LOL---
Here's the recipe---
Card Size:A2
Stamps/Image: Stampin' Up Sentiment (Gold Heat Embossed)
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Cuttlebug: Snowflake Die (for the star on top of tree)
Punch: Martha Stewart Tree/Ornament, EK Diamond Scallop Border,
Accessories: Ribbon, Embossing Powder, DecoColor Paint Marker, Flat Back Gold Pearls, Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, I'll have one or 2 more Christmas cards tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Merry KissMouse

Good Morning Everyone! I'm so happy you stopped by, I hope you enjoy your visit! Here is a cute little topper card that we sent to our good friends Kathi and Bob. I hope they like it because I had so much fun making it. You can't really tell, but the background paper is also Mickey Mouse paper---
Here's the recipe---
Card Size: A2=Topper
Stamps/Image: Clip Art
Coloring: Sharpie Markers, Paper pieced Minnie's Bow
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Diamond Scallop,
Font: Cricut Mickey Font Cartridge
Accessories: Ribbon, Flower Soft, Flat back Pearls, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots


That's it for today, I hope to see you tomorrow. Have a great day!

Lookie What I Got In Today's Mail!

I'm just getting home from being out all day doing some last minute shopping and look what I found in my mailbox...it's a card from Min. Isn't it just about the cutest card ever? I saw it this morning when I visited her blog and she said the picture didn't do it justice and she is so right! It is even more adorable in person! She sent 100 of these...can you imagine making 100 shaker cards...that's not an easy task! I feel so honored to have received one of her Kaymin Kreations originals...Thank you so much Min for thinking of me!

Fleas Navidad-Money Holder For Dog Groomer

Good Morning and Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a great weekend! Today's card SHOULD have been quick and easy but it turned out to be a nightmare! I used my BossKut Gazelle to cut out the cute little image I got from Art4Crafts and after spending more than 2 hours trying to get it aligned, I decided to call BossKut. I was on the phone with the tech for an hour and 45 minutes, and this is the best it gets. It's still "off" by about 1/32 of an inch but I guess it's better than what I could do cutting it by hand. There are just so many variables when you do a "print and cut" like the way the paper feeds into the printer, the way you put the paper on the mat, how you feed the mat into the machine and the way you set the laser up on the crop mark. You would think after spending that kind of money, it should align itself. Anyway...today's card is for our dog groomer, and other than the trouble I had with the Gazelle, I really had fun making it. Not only is she a sweetheart and so appreciative, she is a dog gone good groomer!
I used clip art images I found on line from Art4Crafts , they have some of the cutest images...I've ordered several sets so you will be seeing them a lot. Many free images are also available, some that I have used in the past with great success. You may want to check them out for the up coming holidays like Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day and of course Easter --- The card measures 3"x 7" folded and is the perfect size for a dollar bill or a check. The paper is cut at 7"x 8.5, scored at 3" and 6" then folded and notched out with a Stampin' Up Word Window Punch, a Fiskars 1" circle punch and Scor Tape to form the pocket. This is what the inside looks like---Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 3"x7" closed
Stamps/Image: Clip Art (for image on front), Recollections (for hydrant and food bowl and paw prints), Popcorn The Bear (for holly)
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop, Spellbinder Tag
Punch: EK Diamond Scallop, Fiskars Tag, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle
Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland
Accessories: Ribbon, Gold Flat Back Pearls, Brad, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed your visit, I'll see you next time, have a great day!

My Last 2 Christmas Gift Card Holders For The Season

Good Morning and Happy Friday! Here are the last 2 Christmas gift card holders I have to do for the season. For once I'd like to be able to organize myself to where I don't have to stand in long lines at the post office and pay for priority mail to insure they will get there in time for Christmas. Anyway, they are sealed and ready to be taken to the post office this morning. This one is for my son that lives in Tennessee---Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 4.25 square
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Mo's Digital Pencil
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Dotted Scallop, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch
Font:Computer Generated-LD Cute Curls
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

And this one is for my middle granddaughter, Chloe---
Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 4.25 square
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Penny Black
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Dotted Scallop Border, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch
Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Silver Gel Pen, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you on Monday. Have a great day and a fabulous weekend!

Meowy Christmas

Good Morning! Just a real quick card to post this morning. It's a gift card holder for my stepson who volunteers at a pet shelter. One of these days I'm going to learn to take a straight picture, but it won't be today...LOL---
Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 4.25 square
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Penny Black
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Arrow Border, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch
Font: Computer Generated-LD Cute Curls
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Glossy Accents, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots


That's it for today...see you tomorrow! Have a great day!

Christmas Gift Card Holders

Good Morning Everyone. I'm so happy you stopped by today. I'd love to hear from you so please take a moment to leave a comment! Here are a couple of gift card holders I made for my granddaughters. Basically they are 4.25 square card with a pocket to hold the gift card. This one is for Bella, my youngest granddaughter---
Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 4.25 square
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Mo's Digital Pencil
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Arrow Border, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch
Font: Computer Generated-LD Cute Curls
Accessories: Ribbon, Glossy Accents, Flower Soft, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

This one is for Kayli, my oldest granddaughter---


Here's the recipe---
Card Size: 4.25 square
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMSStamps/Image: Penny Black
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Punch: EK Dotted Scallop Border, Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch
Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flower Soft, Heart Charm, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots


Here is what the inside looks like, nothing fancy (I really didn't have time since these have got to be sent out no later than tomorrow or Friday and I still have 3 more to make). The base is cut at 4.25 x 10.5 then scored at 4.25 and 8.5 and folded up to form the pocket and notched out with the window word punch and the 1 inch circle punch to hold the card.
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, have a great day! I usually stop by my blogger friends in the morning to see what they are up to but I've got a doctor appointment this morning, it's not that I have forgotten you! I'll be sure to stop by tonight to see all of your gorgeous creations!.

Christmas Money Holder

Good Morning Everyone! Here's a quick and easy money holder that I did for my father in law. It measures 3x7 closed and is perfect to tuck a check inside. I wish I would have taken a picture of it opened but didn't even think about it. I've already sealed the envelope but I will be making a money holder for our dog groomer later in the week and will be sure to take a picture.

Here's The Recipe---

Size: 3x7 Closed

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop, Ribbon Tag

Punch: Martha Stewart Tree Edge, Martha Stewart Tree/Ornaments. Stampin Up Window Word, Fiskars 1" Circle punch

Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland

Accessories: Ribbon, Craft Yarn, Gold Flat Back Pearls

We always make him two cards, 1 serious, and 1 for fun---

Here Is The Recipe---

Size: A2

MCPT: Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Whipper Snapper

Nestibilities: Oval/Scallop

Cuttlebug: Snowflake Embossing Folder

Font: Cutting Cafe Fancy Holiday Season Printable Stamps

Punch: EK Dotted Scallop Edge Punch

Accessories: Ribbon, Fun Flock, Flower Soft, Snowflake Charm, Heart Charm, Alpha Beads

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you tomorrow! Have a great day!

For You...Warm Winter Wishes

Good Morning! I'm so glad you stopped by...I hope you had a great weekend. Our weekend was busy, 2 Christmas parties and some last minute shopping that turned out to be an all day affair. I'm not getting any younger and I really felt it yesterday! Today's card was for the host of one of the parties we went to. Years ago we made the mistake of taking a tin of cookies to a party for a vendor that my husband did business with, and now it is our "price of admission". It would be so much easier (and cheaper too) to take a bottle of wine...LOL!
Square cards aren't something I normally think about but the card Silke sent me last week was 4.25x4.25 and is perfect for a little note card. There is no doubt I will be making them often! Thank you Silke for sharing your talent and opening a whole new world of card making for me. The picture doesn't pick up the true colors of the card, it matched the cookie tins perfectly. Making the card was a last minute idea and I hadn't had a chance to eat lunch so I was munching on some popcorn and got oil on the ornament so instead of trashing it, I inked the Cuttlebug ornament and although I wasn't real pleased with the way it turned out, I didn't have time to redo it...I just hope the card didn't smell like popcorn...LOL. Let this be a warning to you, don't eat while you are crafting...I know I won't...for a while anyway!

Here is the recipe---

Card Size: Square 4.25x4.25

Cuttlebug: 3x3 For You Embossing Combo

Punches: EK Arrow Border Punch

Font: Cutting Cafe-Fancy Holiday Season Printable Stamps
Accessories: Metallic Cord, Gold Flat Back Pearls, Metallic Paint Marker, Craft Ink, Foam Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit. And oh yes, thank you Carol, (I'll be over to visit your blog to thank you personally a little later) it was the bold that caused the double spacing, so instead of beginning with bold font, after I wrote up the recipe, I went back to add the bold...now no more double spacing! Hope to see you tomorrow...have a great day!

Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart

Happy Friday! I know I'm late with today's posting, we went to a Christmas party last night and didn't get in til the wee hours and it felt so good to sleep in! I should have put this on auto post but was so busy yesterday, I never got around to it, and I didn't want to post it until Gigi had received the card.

Here is a Thank You card that I made for my dear friends Gigi and Eduardo. Although my birthday was in October, (which reminds me, I really must change my profile, I am 54 now, not 53 as stated in my profile...no wonder I don't know how old I am...LOL) for may reasons we weren't able to get together to celebrate until this past weekend. And what a great weekend it was! As you can tell from the picture they showered me with gifts. They really out did themselves, and I was like a kid in a candy store! Ever since I can remember, I have had a passion for Tweety. The Pirate Tweety is SO cute. You hide him then press his foot and he calls out to you to find him. When my grandson was here earlier in the week we had a blast playing with him! They gave me, not 1, not 2 but 3 gift cards...a Visa gift card, a gift card for my favorite cosmetic store, Ulta and another for Disney. I won't say how much they were for BUT I will tell you, they spent WAY to much!!! They also gave me this years Tweety Christmas ornament from Hallmark, 2 Spongeables, 1 for my feet, the other for the shower in my favorite scent, pink grapefruit, a Happy Birthday cupcake bath fizz, that looks good enough to eat, 2 Florida Lottery scratch off tickets, which by the way were not winners, and my FAVORITE...a talking Tweety birthday card that says "I tawt I taw a cutie pie...I did...I did...It's you!" And as if that wasn't enough, they took me to dinner at the German pavilion at Epcot. I can't remember when I had so much fun. Even though we don't get together often and sometimes don't talk to one another for weeks or months, words cannot express how much their friendship means to me...Gigi and Eduardo, thank you for making my birthday special...we love you!

Now on to today's card---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: 4.25 x 4.25 Square

Stamps/Images: Cutting Cafe Social Butterflies, Studio G (sentiment)

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Punch: EK Arrow Border

Accessories: Ribbon, Flat Back Pearls, Heart Charm, Foam Pop Dots

If someone knows why Blogger double spaces (as in the recipe) and what I can do to prevent it, I certainly would appreciate a comment. It doesn't happen all the time but when it does, it drives me crazy (which is a short drive these days). I've tried everything I know to stop it but it doesn't work.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. I hope to see you again on Monday! Have a great weekend! By the way, thank you for all the sweet comments and encouraging words ya'll posted on yesterday's posting about my card being posted on Stampendous.

Woo Hoo-I'm On Stampendous Facebook

I was contacted last week by a representive from Stampendous asking permission to post one of the cards's I had done for my daughter in law and just received a note saying it was posted to their facebook fan page...you can check it our here---
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stampendous/106817194886
Cool...huh?

Let It Snow...

Good Morning...A real quick and easy card this morning featuring Cuttlebug Embossing folders and Cuttlebug Dies and A LOT of glitter! I had a tough time photographing it because of the bounce back from the metallic paper...I must have taken 50 pictures and this is the best I could do. "Let It Snow"...I know a lot of the country is saying "Make It STOP"---

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: A2
Nestibility: Small Circle
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dot, Snowflake Embossing Folders, Ice Crystal Die and Folder Combo, Snowflake Die, Babyface Alphabet Tag

Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland

Accessories: Ribbon, LOTS of Glitter, Blue Flat Back Pearls, Craft Yarn, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. Thanks for visiting with me today, I hope to see you tomorrow...have a great day!

Good Morning---Happy Wednesday!

Good Morning---Happy Wednesday! No card to post this morning. I spent the time that I would normally spend crafting exploring the features on my new toy the Bosskut Gazelle. It's going to be a busy day, I had a chance to post a few comments on some of my favorite blogs but I'll try to get back a little later to post comments on the rest.

Gift Card Holders For The Blog Candy

Good Morning Everyone! I'm so happy you stopped by today, won't you take just a moment to post a comment to say "hello"! Here are the gift card holders I sent with the Visa gift cards that I gave away last week. I hope the winners have had a chance to receive them, although I have only heard from Mary. They are really quick and simple.

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: 3.5x4.75 (closed) Gift Card Holder

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Stampin Up

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Sizzix: Textured Impression Dots and Flowers Set
Punch: Fiskars Small Tag, Stampin Up Word Window, Fiskars 1" Circle

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flower Brads, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today. It's going to be a busy week, I'm not sure if I'll be back tomorrow so I'll see you when I see you. Have a great day!

Santa Came Early This Year!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! I've been wanting a Pazzle Cutting machine for a while and when my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas, it was a no brainer, but I didn't want it to collect dust like my Cricut does so I went to the expert with a few questions. Regina said it was a great machine but she liked the Bosskut Gazelle better. After doing a little research, I ordered one and received it Friday. The first 24 hours with it was a nightmare, I was ready to pack it up and send it back. Not only was it confusing to computer illiterate me but it wouldn't align properly and I kept getting errors when I'd go to cut something. I emailed Regina asking for suggestions as to what I was doing wrong. She said she had similar problems and suggested I contact tech support. Several phone calls and emails later, the Bosskut Gazelle and I are now best Buddy's which brings me to today's card. I love the shaped cards from The Cutting Cafe has but I can't cut a straight line. They are a snap with my new best friend. I did both of these cards in less than 30 minutes. There is no doubt you will be seeing more of these shaped cards. A BIG THANKS to Regina for her encouragement and support! The recipe is simple and doesn't need a separate listing---It's The Cutting Cafe's Gingerbread Boy/Girl template. I added some ribbon bows, googly eyes, buttons and brads.

That's it for today...hope to see you tomorrow...have a great day!

For A Very Special Neighbor-Thanks!

Good Morning and Happy Friday! I am so looking forward to the weekend! Here is a quick little Thank You card for our neighbor, Millie. She is the one that lost her husband unexpectly a couple months ago. She brought us a homemade ham and cheese quiche earlier in the week and even though I don't care for quiche, my husband raved about it. This card features the circle from The Cutting Cafe For My Neighbor Set and the Thanks from the same set but cropped---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

Stamps/Image: Cutting Cafe-For My Neighbor

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Cuttlebug: Flowers 2x2.75 Embossing Set

Punch: Fiskars Small Tag

Accessories: Ribbon, Flower Brads, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you Monday, enjoy your weekend!

Finally...I'm Done With Kim's Christmas Card Set!

Good Morning and Happy Thursday! It's a VERY Happy Thursday for me...I am done with my daughter in laws Christmas card set...all 24 of them! I can box them up and give them to her this weekend! IF I do this next year...I'll start in July...LOL! It really wasn't as bad as what I make it out to be. I love these topper cards and they really go pretty quick. These last 2 really look better in person than the picture, for some reason, they look washed out---

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: A2-Topper
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Stampendous
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop
Font: Computer Generated-CK Wonderland
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Flower Soft, Rain Dots, Glossy Accents, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

Here's The Recipe---
Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Stampendous
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Font: Computer Generated-Santa'sSleigh

Accessories: Ribbon, Flower Soft, Holly Flat Backs, Glossy Accents, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

Don't forget to scroll down to see what Silke sent me and make sure you visit her blog and say hello to her. Even though it is written in German, you can do what I do...Look at the pictures! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you tomorrow. Have a great day!

Look What I Received In Today's Mail...

Look what I got in the mail from my good blogger friend Silke from Germany! What a pleasant surprise...and oh, how I LOVE chocolate, and my favorite winter scent is cinnamon! Isn't she a sweetheart!?!

Isn't this card GORGEOUS...the coloring, the paper...everything about it is GORGEOUS! I can tell you that the pictures do not show the true beauty of this card. Her work is absolutely stunning! If you haven't visited her blog, you can visit her here. You are in for a real treat!

Many heartfelt thanks Silke...YOU my friend make my day and put a smile on my face!

Joy To The World

Good Morning All...Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are having a great week. I'd love to hear from you, please take a moment to post a comment to say hello! Here's ANOTHER card for my daughter in laws set...whew...just 2 more and I'll be done! I'll bet you are getting as tired of looking at them as I am making them! When I started this project, I never dreamed it would be such an undertaking...a true labor of love! Even though they are quick and easy...24 doesn't sound like a lot until you go to make them! Today's card features Mo's Digital Pencil, how I love her images! The ribbon matches the card better than it looks in the picture---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper

MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS

Stamps/Image: Mo's Digital Pencil

Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Font: Computer Generated-Credit Valley

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

Thanks for stopping by...enjoy your day!

May Your Holidays Be Merry And Bright

I'm back with another card for my daughter in laws set. This is a really quick and easy one and doesn't take any explaining---

Here's The Recipe---

Card Size: A2-Topper
MCPT:Prismacolor/OMS
Stamps/Image: Penny Black, Cutting Cafe-Chrismas Circle Set 2
Nestibilities: Circle/Scallop

Cuttlebug: Babyface Alphabet Tag and Star

Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Scor Tape, Foam Pop Dots

That's it for today, thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you again tomorrow. Because I'm running behind this morning, I won't have a chance to post comments on my favorite blogs but hope to stop by later this afternoon or evening to see all of your wonderful creations! See you when I see you...have a great day!

The Winners Of The Blog Candy Are...

Good Morning Everyone...Before I announce the winner of my Blog Candy, I want to say thank you not only for playing along but a sincere thank you for your continued encouragement and support of my blog. While I wish I could have 42 winners, I really feel as though I am the winner to have such a loyal following of my blog. When I read your comments, they bring tears to my eyes and I couldn't want for a sweeter group of people on my blog. You all have been so kind! There was a mix up with the gift cards, I realized Sunday that they weren't Visa gift cards at all, they were American Express. I have always purchased Visa gift cards at the mall...when did they switch to American Express? I'm not a fan of the American Express cards, so many places don't accept them, but not to worry, I swapped them out yesterday and you will receive a Visa gift card, when doing so I had also decided to up the ante and the prizes are as follows---

3rd Place Prize and winner of a $25 Visa gift card goes to #5---
Kaymin Kantina and she said...
Wow, what a kind follower appreciation you're hosting! I love visiting your blog - you always have such amazing creations!Thank you for your inspiration! Congrats on all you've accomplished!Hugs & Happy Days!Min :)

2nd Place Prize winner of a $50 Visa gift card goes to #21---
heyj3 and she said...
WOW WHAT AN AWESOME BLOG CANDY! I started officially following you a few weeks ago but have been watching and lurking for some time now. I fell like we are old friends, even tough you don't know me! ha! I looooovvvve your card they are such a great inspiration to a beginner like me! Hugs! Mary

The Grand Prize Winner of $100 Visa gift card is---
Drum Roll Please---goes to #18---
Teresa and she said...
Wow Kelly, what an awesome prize,especially this time of the year! As if all the beautiful cards you share aren't enough. Again, thank you for all of your sweet comments. If the winners will email their addresses to me at knmic1012@aol.com , I will get the gift cards in the mail right away! Thanks for stopping by and I'll be back a little later with today's card!

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.

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!

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.