Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Tremendous Treats Baby Tag





Hi , hope your all doing well! This is a baby tag I made, very fast and simple . I enjoy making quick projets. I sent the card as soon as the baby was born . I only have a iphone photo of the card at the bottom.
Everything I used  for the tag is from Papertrey Ink.
I know I have seen a card similar to this one using Tiny Treats



Monday, January 9, 2012

Down Syndrome Awareness - Maddox Lucille

                             
            I hope your don't mind but I really wanted to share this wonderful video.


              


Some of you may know we were blessed with a Down Syndrome grandchild. She teaches us love every single day! She is also blessed to be the fourth of six amazing children . I don't know the girl in the video, but I wanted to share something wonderful! 
Delaney Beth our granddaughter
Delaney Beth 


Saw this in the Pottery Barn book.


Happy Monday! :) I was looking through the Pottery Barn catalog for kids, and saw this on the chair , thought I can make that into a card. Hope this will be ok for the MIM challenge. 
It is in the background!  I was going to personalize it and thought no, then I would have to make 11 this way I only have to make 3 one for each house of my grandchildren. I think its kinda cute! EVERYTHING is Papertrey Ink!!!  Take care.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

make It Monday #47: 2011 A la Carte




Here is another quick MIM this one you can check out here
 Turn Any Die Into A Tag
 The die I choose to make this tag with is: Large Banner PTI Matt Stack 2 :Matt Stack 1 : Layerz Matt Stack 1 Die
Stamps PTI Tremendous Treats: Valentine 
Thanks again for stopping in to see my blog.

Make It Monday #47: 2011 A la Carte/Fish Bowl




Hi again, I wanted to get a few more cards in for the MIM Challenge. I chose this one again  Make It Monday # Distressing-edges This one is all PTI products with the exception of the frame, its spellbinders circles. Oh yes and the Martha Stewart punch. I am loving the Tremendous TreatsValentine, Im going to get a lot of use out of this set. With eleven grandchildren :) I’ll be back!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

As my grandsons would say, Slug Bug.


Hi !When my grandsons see a VW bug, they say slug bug and then give a slug punch to one another.   
This is a Anniversary card for one of my sisters and her husband. I will stamp Happy Anniversary on the inside of the card.  I know this is an older stamp set and die but its new to me so I am going to use it a lot. As you can see I did not use my paisley stamp:) I bought a new background stamp. 
I am finally building up my PTI inks and it's so fun for me to use matching paper and inks. 
Everything is Papertrey Ink but the background stamp, its Stampabilities Tapestry Pattern. 
Ok, now I have to stop procrastinating and take down  the two Christmas trees, everything else is put away.
Enjoy you weekend!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Mojo Monday Sketch 222

                                                             
                                             Mojo Monday Sketch 222
I thought it would be fun to try Mojo Monday since I have the day to myself.  My son went back to college  :(   and husband is back to work after the few day off for New Years.
Everything is PTI yes with the exception of the paisley stamp. 
One of my daughter and her family just brought home a new puppy . I thought I would send them this card just to let them know how happy we are for them.  Hope I followed all the rules. Thank you so much for stopping by.

Make It Monday #47: 2011 A la Carte





                             
This week we got to choose any MIM from last year, I chose
Make It Monday Distressing Edges
 I love this background stamp I found  at Hobby Lobby, Paisley  by Stampabilities. I think using this stamp is the first time I ever really coordinated  my ink with my paper, and I love doing that. Slow to get on the band wagon. Now Im very excited to buy all the new colors of ink from Papertrey Ink . I know I used it on some thank you notes last week , and will be using it a lot more, because I love Paisley! 
All the other supplies are Papertrey Ink. Thank you so much for stoping by my humble blog.
Enjoy your week!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Top 9









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 As usual Im I a big hurry , husband in  the car waiting for me! So this is a quick pick of the
Cards I kinda like, didn't look long enough. Boy I need some help. I saw some of your top 10 and they are amazing. 
Happy New Year! 

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thank You Cards

I apologize  for the poor quality, for  some reason my cannon wont load . 
So I used my I phone to post these thank you cards.
This the beautiful Limited Edition stamp from Papertrey Ink
Everything I used is PTI with the exception of the Paisley Background Stamp 
by Stampabillities.
Thanks for stoping by !





A Parent’s Prayer


I dont normally post a non card but every time I come across this
 prayer I Just have to share it!

A Parent’s Prayer
Help Me give my children the best... not of trappings or toys,
but of myself, cherishing them on good days and bad, theirs and mine.
Teach Me to accept them for who they are, not for what they do;
to listen to what they say, if only so they will listen to me; to encourage
their goals, not mine; and please, let me laugh with them and be silly.
Let Me give them a home where respect is the cornerstone,
integrity the foundation, and there is enough happiness to raise the roof.
May I give them the courage to be true to themselves;
the independence to take care of themselves
and the faith to believe in a power much greater than their own.
See That I discipline my children without demeaning them,
demand good manners without forgetting my own
and let them know they have limitless love, no matter what they do.
Let Me feed them properly, clothe them adequately and have enough to give
them small allowances... not for the work they do but the pleasure they
bring...
and let me be moderate in all these things,
so the joy of getting will help them discover the joy of giving.
See That their responsibilities are real but not burdensome,
that my expectations are high but not overwhelming
and that my thanks and praise are thoughtful and given when they're due.
Help Me teach them that excellence is work's real reward,
and not the glory it brings. But when it comes.. and it will.. let me
revel in each honor, however small, without once pretending
that it's mine; my children are glories enough.
Above all, let me ground these children so well that I can
dare to let them go.
And may they be so blessed.

by Marguerite Kelly

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Cas-ual Fridays Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String

                                                    Cas-Ual Fridays CFC #33







I thought I would give this one a try. All needed to do was use twine and kraft paper.
So here is my gal sitting in her nest.  All but the sentiment, is PTI.
Not sure if I am linking things properly , but Im trying. 
Thank you so much for stopping by.

Monday, December 26, 2011

Blog Hop 2011 December







Hi , I thought I would do one more. When I went to Pottery Barn I knew I would be using these bags again. I love this printed paper on the side of the bag. I have a thing for paisley ! I was fortunate enough to receive one the Limited editions stamps set from PTI , which I am very grateful for!  
Thanks  for stopping by! You might want to save the P.B. bags if you have one. 

December 2011 Blog Hop

                                                       
                                                           December 2011 Blog Hop





 Hi! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and Holiday!   I made this card based on this beautiful, black and white card byDebbie Olson. I was not sure how she did her ribbon,but this is how I did mine and I love the way it turned out. 
The challange is to use some type  of leftover materials to create a project.
I received this card  from one of my daughters and I thought it would be perfect to use on this birthday card I made for a friend of mine. I just took the flowers off the card and placed them on mine.

I use PTI: Edgers die #3. Faith And Hope stamp set, Ripe Avocado Ribbon and Ink
Vintage Cream paper, 
Thanks for stopping by! 
Happy Blog Hopping !

Monday, December 19, 2011

Make It Monday #46: Any Die Into a Folded Tag


Hi ! I hope everyone is almost done with their Christmas and Holiday preparations. 
So you can truly enjoy the meaning of the Season. 
For me and my family it is the birth of Jesus .

This weeks MIM is simple and I have time to play,YEA!
Its make any die into a tag, which I love to do. 
This is a quick one I whipped up.

PTI products I used are: Holly Jolly Die, Wreath For All Season
Merry Christmas , and Tranquility Trilogy for inside stamps: Pure Poppy paper
Spellbinders : Ribbon Banner and Circles
Provo Craft Holly Embossing Folder.

Have a Blessed Christmas and a wonderful Holiday

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Meeting Friends In Person For The First Time


Hi ! I finally got to meet two of my blog friends. Joyce and Cathy! We all live kinda near by, 
Joyce is a little farther so we met in a central place. It  was so much fun to meet someone I only 
know from being online. Joyce and Cathy had met before, so I was the new girl.  I 
have never done anything like this before.  As my son would say" meet online strangers!!! "only because that is what I would have said to him. :) He was kidding though. Well, I have to say Joyce and Cathy are  just as they seem online warm, kind, friendly, and fun to talk to. We shared about our families, stamping , I may have used 
up more time on my 11 grandchildren.  I loved hearing  about Joyce's girls. I loved learning about Cathy's family as well . Cathy and I go to many of the same places to shop.  Well I am not a very good 
writer so I will just let you look at the pictures. Thanks again Joyce and Cathy for including me in your get- together. It was so nice to meet you both. Thanks again for the kind gifts.

This is the beautiful gift and adorable , not owl, but penguin card from Joyce.
The treat box was filled with delicious home made caramels! The caramels were so
good. I make candy too and know it is a lot of work.

This is the beautiful card ,amazing home made candles, and box from Cathy.
Cathy even made the box! 

I made this small tag and Honeycomb candy. The girls out did me !


This is the three of us, Im at the end , Cathy and Joyce .
I hate to be in pictures. 

Friday, December 9, 2011

ColourQ Challenge # 114 gift bag

                                                        
                                                       ColourQ Challenge : # 114


I Had a min to try  this color challenge, I have been wanting to do this for a while . I just made time for myself to enter. This is a gift bag I made it's not filled yet . I will fill it with Honeycomb , that I make, or cookies. Thanks again for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend. 

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Color Throwdown: #171


                 
                                                                Color Throwdown #171
I thought I would give this challenge a try. So this is one of my Christmas cards that will be sent out to family and friends. Die is PTI embossed with SU folder , Sentiment is PTI and Spellbinders banner die.
Thanks  for stoping by. 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Old Card Turned Into A Fast Birthday Card

Richard and Nicola

 First of all I cant wait to have my son home from college, three weeks . Love his girlfriend too , they have been dating over 4 years now, she will also be home .
 Nicola just lives down the street a few miles from us. Her family spent Thanksgiving with us, They moved here about 7 years ago from South Africa. We love her and her family!

I just wanted to post this card I had lying around, I doctored it up a bit and gave it to my Dad for his December Birthday. Just never got around to making one for him. Sorry Dad!
 I added the holly and the bit of glitter, 
" Dad" to the card, the ribbon was tied into a bow, so I cut that. Its simple but I kinda like it. 
I am working on my Christmas cards, goal is out by Friday.

The candy cane  candle was from ( I thought Cathy W. post but I could not find it) Someone made a red and green candle and said how easy it was to make and it was. I made it a while ago as soon as I saw it. SO SORRY I CANT FIND WHO MADE IT, please let me know if you know who did. Then I can give the credit due.  Thanks Cathy, for the Link  !Sherry Wright Candle

We have a visiting speaker at our church this week ( Parish mission) I thought this might be the best preparation for Christmas, for Me! It has been wonderful so far, just 4 nights. 
Thank you so much for your very kind comments, and stopping by.
Take Care.

Friday, December 2, 2011

One last snowman, this one is stuffed !



Hi, one last snowman I will try not to show you anymore. I hope.! I just ran across this today, don't know how I missed it.  Debbie Olson’s Blog . I loved it and had to make one for my granddaughter Delaney! She will love it forever she has, Downs Syndrome. Dee will always be a little girl . I think! See why I made my Blessings banner! Thanks for stopping by . Everything is PTI use holly jolly die too.