Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday Challenges!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
I Pass The Crown!
Today I am happy to pass the Featured Stamper crown (or in this case it should be a TIARA) to Karen Barber!!
Karen's gallery is so lovely.... she makes cards with fabulously colored and cut out flowers, and her square cards just knock me out!! On top of that, she is one of the nicest people!
Karen, I hope you like what I have done with your beautiful card called "Dance of the Butterflies". Enjoy your so deserved week of FAME!! I'll be back to case more ... I saved nine on the first half of her first page!! WOW!
I couldn't CASE just one of Karen's cards ... they are like potato chips. Once you see her gallery, making one is not enough. Here is the second card.
I kept a lot, changed a lot, and even though it looks pretty simple, it took a long time. I guess that's because of the changes I made, but also I cut my right thumb on a tin can last night. Of course, I'm right handed. Picking up those darn brads was impossible...that goodness for tweezers! Karen, I hope you like this one too!!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Alert! Alert!

Here is Judi's blog:http://paper-rose-petals.blogspot.com/
Go and take a look at all the fabulous stuff she is willing to give away!!! Her blog is wonderful, her projects are AWESOME, and she is one of the nicest people in the world (even if she does live on the opposite coast to me!!)
You will find it so easy to comment on her uploads, and at the same time you might win this treasure trove of goodies. Tell Judi I sent you!!
RED and White Paisley

Friday, January 22, 2010
Wow, You're Handsome!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
WOW! What a BIG DAY!
The Treehouse Thursday Challenge (THT033):
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Do I Dare?
Sketch Challenge and Belli Challenge

Belli Challenge#83

Since we are practically all making Valentines this time of year, using hearts is so easy. You probably have a stack of rubber hearts on your table right now!! Not to mention RED ink!
I used the faux tile technique with a filigree bg in rose RED. Are you shocked that it's not REAL RED? I bought this image in a grab bag, and after some punching, added a flower from Both Way Blossoms. Please join us. Upload using CBC, and link your card here:http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/. Have fun with it, and check out what the girls of the DT have done!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A Double Challenge
My driveway is a sheet of ice, and it's snowing AGAIN! I'm not going to be able to leave the house, so I called Tiffany's to let them know. They sent their ambassador of goodwill and good gifts to my home! ( Must be because of my being FS this week, with my elevated status!) When I opened the beautiful Tiffany's box, to my utter surprise, inside was a lovely and expensive RED ruby ring!! See the next photo, how the box opens so you can see the beautiful gift!
Instead of joining the teapartiers today, I'll be having a big glass of RED wine, and admiring my BAUBLE!
This image is a new digi from http://www.treehousestamps.com/ called Beary Birthday. be sure to check out all the new stamps there! Tell Ashley I sent you!!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Acetate Stained Glass Pigs for RESQ29
Combining Challenges
Still feeling the afterglow from yesterday! What a fun time!!
This card is for two challenges, the Technique Lovers (brick wall) and the Clean and Simple. The CAS requirements were to use white, teal, and one other color. I think something is missing. I can't figure out what that something might be. I welcome all suggestions. Apparently my thinking cap has been left somewhere in my house, and I have yet to find it.
Have a great day. I may come back to do another, different, better job. Who knows?
Sunday, January 17, 2010
No Card or Project Today
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tiny Valentine Treat
The challenge this morning at SCS was to make a Tiny card and treat for Valentine's Day. This card measures 2 1/2" square. That's tiny!!
I'll make a bunch of these treats for the grands. I won't be seeing them on Valentine's Day, but I will be seeing them the week before as we celebrate 3 family birthdays. One of the birthdays is DH's. He was born on Feb. 14th!! And what a sweetheart he is.
We are off for the day. Have a good one. I'll check in with all of you tomorrow!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
THT032 Circle Challenge
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Birthday Bear
In November, I bought this Whipper Snapper stamp. I love their images .... always cute, and they stamp so crisply. I made this card for the sketch challenge on SCS this morning.
I had a good time painting, sponging, punching, stamping .... and maybe I got a little carried away. I kept adding things, and couldn't seem to stop. Now that it's done and uploaded, I think I really like it. I hope you do too.
Ages ago, when the Dollar Store in my area had some good stuff, I bought a whole bunch of pkgs of Miss Elizabeth paper. I decided to finally open it up, and the quality of it is fabulous!! I didn't realize I had bought so much ... but now I am thrilled that I did. Each series has all paper that matches! And not that thin stuff, either. You'll be seeing a lot of it in all different patterns.
Have a great day. DH and I are off for errands, and lunch out (YAY!), so I'll diet tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
MMTPT#76, DDC, CC253
The DDC hostess is Anne (Itsapassion), who DARED us to combine 4 challenges. When you join us, please put DDC in your keyword. I used:
MMTPT#76, apples
CC253, Razz, pink, choc.
LSC244, weather
CAS, one layer
My family came to the US in 1644, to Hampton Falls, NH, where the teaparty is scheduled to happen, so maybe I am the Annie they are talking about. I am afraid of heights, so I don't climb ladders for any amount of money. I pick up apples after they fall. I have made applesauce (after removing the worms) for the teapartiers, and also applesauce muffins and cake. Let the party begin!
Sneak Peek for TreehouseStamps!
Here is a sneak peek of a new set called "Chocoholic" by http://www.treehousestamps.com/. This is only one of the images that will be available after midnight the 14th of January (this Thursday), and you can guess what else will be included! Is there any one of is that is NOT a chocoholic?????
I made this card for the CC today, and I just love the combinatiion of colors: Razzberry, pink, and chocolate chip. I used my CB folder Houndstooth, a piece of gorgeous ribbon, and added some stickles to the yummy berries on top of the cake.
Thanks for joining me here today, and if you have time for a chuckle, check out what I posted below last night for a challenge!! Have a great day!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tellen's Place Challenge!
In The Woods
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sweet Cupcakes
http://www.treehousestamps.com/
after midnight January 14th. In the coming days I'll give you a few more peeks. This set is perfect for Valentine's Day, and any time you want to treat someone to something sweet!!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Wear T- RED Shoes, Madam!
The Inspiration Challenge this morning at SCS is a wonderful website that has a variety of fabulous images. I chose one with the title above.
I have a number of Valentines yet to make, and one was for my friend Mary's granddaughter, Katie, who just turned two. Her Mommy is also my goddaughter, and we send each other cards a lot. I thought this sweet little pair of RED t-strap shoes was perfect for her with a RED ribbon and a lacy punch side. Katie can carry it around safely.
Thanks for looking, and have a wonderful weekend. Hugs to you all!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
DDIC#19 Chocolate and Butterfly, and THT031.... a day of DT challenges!

THT031 Blingy Birdie
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Two Challenges, and the Belli as well!!!
Our hostess for the Doubledog Dare Challenge this week is Charlene (LilLuvsStampin), who DARED us to use the faux tile technique. This is really fun, and I hadn't done it in a long time. Please join us, and be sure to add DDC to your keyword on SCS.
This is also for the SC today. What a fun sketch!! I just got this adorable Snag'em stamp (available at Treehouse Stamps.....go to my sidebar to click on the store!), and had to use it right away!! i might add that THS has a new group of digital stamps and a number of stamps on sale. Check them out. Have a great day, all, and please look below at the Belli Challenge!!!
Belli#82 Glitter Butterfly
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
I Could Be In Big Trouble Today!
Maybe I took things too far today. Let's start with the fact that this is for the Color Challenge... Bermuda Bay, Celery, Hunter, Neutral (cocoa), and Pink (not cardstock).
The story of this card is set into motion by Mothermark (Cindy) who is back entertaining us with Teapot Tuesday. Here goes.....
We will be having tea in Dodge City at the Longbranch Saloon. Then again, it may not be tea, you know what I mean??? Miss Kitty is tired of waiting for Marshall Matt Dillon, so we are to fix her up with a new guy who would be to her liking. I found this rough and tumble cowboy who I think is just perfect. (Thanks Pat Smethers!) He works from sunup to sundown, takes evenings off (!), and is VERY sensitive. You can tell that by his pink neckerchief. Only a big tough guy can get away with wearing pink. (My DH is 6'4", 270#, and wears pink shirts. We tell him he's pretty in pink!) Back to the story. This guy works on the range during the day, but comes home every night. Just the kind of guy Kitty needs. He's even good with rope. OOPS! Did I say that out loud????? Anyway, I like this guy, and think he's perfect. Do you think this puts me at the top of the Naughty List??? Have a fun day, and check to see what the other teapartiers do with the story!!
Monday, January 4, 2010
A Day of RED Challenges
RESQ28.......Transplant!
I was asked by Denise to make a sample for today's challenge at http://resqchallenge.blogspot.com/. You can go there to see just what the challenge requirements are.
The idea, simply put, is to take a part of a card you received and transplant it to another card or project. I received two cards I combined with my own to make this one.....a cardinal from a card I got from a college friend, and pinecones from a card DH got from a cohort. I added a herringbone layer and a plaid bg. I popped both the pinecone layer and the cardinal, and embellished with a gold ribbon, branches, and a gem.
Take a look at the website to see what the DT did with this, and check out the Monday challenges. They are always fun!! Thanks for looking!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
FS152......From Anne to Anne!
Today the Featured Stamper on SCS is Anne (Ardodd), who makes the prettiest cards. What a pleasure to CASE one of hers! The black and white card is Anne's, and the one I made to honor her is the one in shades of blue. I changed a few minor things, but I really loved the layout and how the bird took center stage. I hope she likes it, and that you do too. Thanks for looking.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Spirit Flower

Thursday, December 31, 2009
Time for two challenges WT215 and THT030 Piercing
Here is the picture I took of my "guys" last night in DS's kitchen. Keep in mind my son Paul is 6'8" tall. Justin is 17, Jake is 10, and my DH is .......well, let's just say height runs in his family. His age is another matter!
We will see Justin one last time today before his plane takes off this afternoon. Paul and Jake and our sweet DIL, Debbie, will see him off, then return for the rest of the afternoon. Deb and I will be crafting in the kitchen, and they will stay for dinner and probably cards. We are supposed to get some snow. DH has said that if they stay over, he will make popovers in the morning. Debbie LOVES popovers, and DH makes them for her. Can you tell how we feel about her????
Now to the next challenge for the day ...............
The THT030 this week is to use PIERCING. As you can see, the left top corner has been subjected to my Mat Pack (SU!) and piercer. I have to use something as a guide....apparently I can't keep a straight line without help!
Don't forget to post here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1574838?&cat=500&ppuser=136194
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Two for Wednesday!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Bears in the Woods
The Doubledog Dare hostess this week is Fran (Francie G.) who DARED us to make a card or project depicting what we would like to be doing. I'd love to be outside with my camera taking nature pictures. I would take my telephoto lens to take pictures of WILD ANIMALS ... can you say "chicken"??? Once I was taking photos in the woods, and a REAL LIVE MOOSE came crashing into where I was. I got to my car really fast! Please feel free to join us, just be sure to put DDC in your keyword.
For the MMTPT74, the teaparty is to take place in the forest with the bears. I'll be bringing my fastest sneakers, in case I have to get to my car in a hurry!! I think I'll also take some home-made peanut butter cookies. That should make those furry guys friendly, don't you think? And cookies always go well with tea!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Flaunt Your Feathers
The Featured Stamper at SCS today is Stef, the hostess for the Inspiration Challenge on Saturdays. She has a wonderful gallery, of course, but the thing I find really interesting is that she features the sentiment or saying on her card. She frequently uses something funny, and you know how I feel about that!
I CASED a card of hers that she entitled "Roll With It" (sushi!), and made some changes. I kept the layout and the circles, but changed the rest. the saying on mine is computer generated, and I have tucked a real feather behind the little circle.
I hope you like what I've done with Stef's card. Have a lovely Sunday....I'll be relaxing with my DD and two DGD's watching the first Twilight movie!!!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Fancy Thank you card
The Inspiration Challenge this morning at SCS has the most beautiful baby furniture and furnishings. Almost makes you want to have a baby, just to get these gorgeous things. Notice I said ALMOST!!!
I chose a fabulous crib (the Finland, $1750.00!!), that was an antique white or vanilla color. In the picture, it was outfitted with a lace comforter and a mossy-colored bedskirt. I took the moss color for the bg, and the lace as an embellishment. I think this has a wonderful Victorian flavor to it. I think this makes a wonderful thank you card to send to my mother for the Christmas gifts she gave me (craft supplies and a check for MORE!).
I hope you like the look of this. I really like it. I also hope you had a lovely day yesterday with family and friends, and that today you are taking it easy!!

