Back to Card Making

I have been missing in action.  Sometimes life gets in the way of your fun activities.  I do need my card making for therapy - so hopefully I will be back at the creative table once again.

This card is based on the weekly sketch at Operation Write Home's card blog Stars and Stamps - it has been awhile since I played along.  If the sketch comes up early, I usually have time to make the card - otherwise - life always gets in the way.  Sunday is get everything ready for the next work week day.  So as soon as this is finished posting, off to get the bedding off the bed and start laundry.  Need to find someone with a pick up to help me take my yard waste to the spot here in town.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday - we are going to have a sunny day in the 70's so I hope to at least spend some time outdoors - even if it is just sitting in a chair soaking in some sunshine.  I sat down for a few minutes yesterday - and fell asleep - of course - I heard about it from the neighbors - giving me a hard time about snoozing.  Kristine said I wasn't snoring though - so that is good to know.  Have a wonderful day.

Oldie Moldie Monday

Monday - Oldie Moldie Monday - time to show some love to your old supplies.  I am showing love to this 6 x 6 pad of paper from Crate Paper (Farmhouse).  I used two sheets of the cream floral and the last card is made from what I trimmed off the sheet to make card 1 and 2.  The stamps are both from Hero Arts.

These three cards are going in my next Operation Write Home box.  I make lots of "general cards" because you can always use those for almost any occasion.

Have a wonderful Monday and dang - it is a five day work week - I hope I make it.

Just Saying Hello

A quick post for Oldie Moldie Monday.  Some paper from one of my many 6 x 6 pads (someday I must count my collection) - the paper is from Crate Paper.  Bright colors.  Yes - it is time to think Spring cards for Operation Write Home - pretty soon the Easter Bunnies will be out wanting to be made into cards.

After the holidays - I am going to just play with one 6 x 6 pad and see how many cards I can make from it.

This card is for the ODBD (Our Daily Bread Designs) challenge for the month of December on Operation Write Home card blog Stars and Stamps - the challenge is flowers.  Some beautiful floral paper with the addition of some borders and a sentiment.  For every 25 cards submitted to this challenge ODBD will pay for postage on a box of cards to our Heroes.  Thank you ODBD.

Everyone have a wonderful day.

Oldie Moldie Monday

Once again it is Monday - time to show some love to some old supplies.  I have had this paper grouping - it seems like forever but the paper is so beautiful and such a wonderful weight - It is by Crate Paper.  I made 4 cards and still have some left - maybe next week - this paper will be continued. 

The Midweek throwdown on Stars and Stamps blog for Operation Write Home - was to use a digital image.  I believe this sentiment was created by a OWHer - but I had no note on my file - I think it makes a great card for a Hero to send home to a loved one.  The button is the Martha Stewart Button Punch.  The last card - the flower is cut on my Silhouette and I used the last two tags in the paper package.  I added an SRM Sticker to finish it off.

Dig into your old supplies - show some love for that old paper - because you know - we will be out there buying more new paper.  I do feel the need for a new paper fix.

Crate Paper and SRM Stickers Unite

The last Christmas card for the week - all paper stuff is being put away so we can eat dinner on those crafting tables.  So needless to say I am working away at cleaning - YUCK.

I participated in a cookie exchange tomorrow - I have two containers full - they make a great breakfast - I really need to put those cookies in the freezer - although that has never stopped me before from eating them - that is what microwaves are made for.

My card today is for my friend Mary - who started me down this road in cardmaking.  The image is a digi from I Brake for Digis but she is no longer offering digis - you may wish to check and see if she has the snowman in rubber.  He is such a happy little snowman.  I used papers from Crate Paper.  I added a SRM Sticker and May Art Ribbon to finish off the card.

No more cards until after Christmas - maybe I will post a recipe or two.

Crate Paper and Hero Arts plus three challenges

Good morning - Oldie Moldie Monday - time to share some cards made with papers from my collection that are a little older - this collection is from Crate Paper.  Great papers and colors and a fantastic weight to the paper.  I did use my new Hero Arts stamp set with coordinating die cuts.  The cards do look much better in person - not doing real well with my photo editing.

The card is based on three challenges:

sketch - Clean and Simple Stamping
bling - Less Is More
O Christmas tree - Creative Corner

I used brown pearls on one tree and then on the second tree I used red bling - it gives it a little bit more festive color - the insides are done - I made a total of 4 of this design.

Still fighting my cold - YUCK - no time for this. 

Hero Arts, Crate Paper, SRM Stickers - Holiday Fun

The push to get my holiday cards has  started - I got two more done last night.  This card is based on the sketch at Lily Pads Blog.  The deadline is December 1 so I am just squeeking in here with my card.

I had bought this stamp set from Hero Arts and it comes with coordinating die cuts - I just die cut part of the snowman so he would fit on the circles I cut for the sketch.  (I know I should have colored his nose and scarf - but not going to do it now - I don't want to ruin the card).  I had this paper collection from Crate Paper - with coordinating die cuts and rub ons.  I used my distressing tool to rough up the edges of the paper also.  That always makes you feel "less stressed".  With the addition of one of those great SRM Stickers and a little May Arts Twine - my card is complete.  The card is 5 x 7 to accommodate the size of my images.

I know the family this will go to because they have three children - everyone enjoy your Saturday - so much to do - and I hope to make a dent in my holiday cards this week end plus make more LOVE cards for Operation Write Home.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

A snowy morning greeting to you - I would say good - but I may be stretching it - although my snow blowing fairy has been through and I am dug out - even my mail box - now if the snowplows come through again - and bury me - I will be very preturbed.

Being home yesterday I did get a couple cards made for my personal use - today I must make cards for Operation Write Home - I am behind in my one card a day. This card - obviously is for Valentine's Day - it will go to a special person in my life.

the card is very loosely based on the sketch at Cardabilities. If you look closely you can see elements of the sketch in the design. I decided I did not want to cut down the scallop border I cut from the paper - so I just cut down the size of the card base and let the scallop hang over the edge. I must have been feeling rebellious yesterday. I cut out the word Love from a SRM Sticker to add a sentiment to the card.

Thanks for stopping by - today I am going to make barn yard related cards for Operation Write Home - that is their mid week throwdown - I have a few (lots) of pig stamps and of course being from Wisconsin - cows - and how about chickens - just chicken in on you.

Hope you get to do something creative today.

Card Details:
Size: 3.75 x 6
Paper: Crate Paper
Stamp: Whipper Snapper Designs, Hero Arts (background stamp)
SRM Sticker
Spellbinders
Stickles

Tuesday, December 13, 2010

Good Tuesday morning – and may I stillsay BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR – actually I think I need to add some more RRRRR’s to that statement.

Here is the second card I made on Sunday are for my neighbors. If you wish to hear why the Raccoon – check out yesterday’s post.

The card is based on the sketch at Our Creative Corner. A very fun sketch. I could not find the brads I wanted to use – so I just colored some brads with a red copic – they turned out great (well I think they did). It is nice to know you can do things like that to get a perfect match.

Well it is time to get ready for work – potluck for the building today – I am making hot chicken sandwiches. Yum Yum. Everyone have a wonderful Monday and hope it is warm wherever you are located.

Card details:
Size: 4.5 x 6
Paper: Crate Paper
Die Cuts: Crate Paper
Stamp: Stampendous colored with Copics
SRM Stickers
May Arts twine
American Crafts button
Brads: Imginisce colored with Copics
Pop Dots

Monday, December 13, 2010

Good Monday morning – and may I say BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR – the wind chill is 9 below. I do hope my car starts. I ran my errands on Friday night and then I hibernated the remainder of the week end. I did accomplish a few things – I actually made a couple more Christmas cards, some gifts for this week are ready to go. I even made cookies – I did post the recipe yesterday if you are interested – Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate – pretty yummy.

The cards I made on Sunday are for my neighbors. I will share one today – come back on Tuesday to see the second one. They take very good care of me. Sunday morning Jeff cleared my sidewalk and driveway – I have more than they do but he very graciously cleans it out for me. I chose to use the raccoon from Stampendous for my cards for their cards. This summer, we discovered, I had a family of raccoons living under my deck. This was discovered while I was on vacation – and they took it upon themselves to try and evict the family from under the deck. I do wish I had been home to see everyone in action. I know the little image will make them all smile and bring back some warm memories from the summer.

Yes it is oldie moldie Monday – this paper isn’t that old – I think it may have been from last year’s Christmas collection from Crate Paper. I may have combined both of their Christmas collections in these two cards. Today’s card is based on the sketch at The Sweet Stop. This card opens from the left side – this card is for my backwards family – all of their cards open on the wrong side – the first card I made for them was done that way on accident – well now it is a tradition – thus they are the backwards family.

Everyone have a wonderful Monday and hope it is warm wherever you are located.

Card details:
Size: 4.5 x t
Paper: Crate Paper
Die Cuts: Crate Paper
Stamp: Stampendous colored with Copics
Sizzix Die Cut
SRM Stickers
May Arts twine

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Orange - did you know it was the new Christmas color - I never really thought too much about the color orange or used it too much in my cards (except for Halloween) until I got a student worker whose favorite color is orange - so I have been designing cards with orange quite abit lately.

Unfortunately - the long week end is coming to a close and I think I have to work five days this week - oh my - I haven't done that for quite awhile. I hope I can - I hope I can - I hope I can. I did get the broth made for Christmas dinner - my Mom makes noodles from scratch - so you need homemade broth to cook them in. I now have chicken also but I have several potlucks coming up and will use the chicken for hot chicken sandwiches.

Here is my recipe for chicken sandwiches.

Slow Cooked Chicken Sandwiches

6 c. cubed cooked chicken or turkey
2 cups cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
½ c finely chopped onion
½ c chopped celery

In a 3 qt slow cooker, combine the first six
ingredients. Cover and cook on low for
3-4 hours or until onions and celery are
tender and cheese is melted.

Yield: 22 servings

This card is based on the sketch at The Sweet Stop (a new sketch every Saturday). The Stampendous Blog is also having a challenge for you to use the Changito monkey. I have been seeing some other winter Changito monkeys that I have never seen and I think I might need them - I love the ice skater. Very cute.

Everyone enjoy the remainder of the day and have a good week. Come back on Wednesday - I have some fun news to share.

Card Details:

Size: 4.5 x 6

Patterned Paper: Crate Paper and My Mind's Eye

Stamp: Stampendous colored with Copics

Sticker: SRM Stickers

Ribbon: American Crafts (I think)

Brad: Dollar Bin from Target

Snowflakes: Michael's

Stickes by Ranger

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tuesday - well at least the work day - is done with. Now just the evening fun. I had some not so lovely leftovers for dinner - really wanted to have pizza but I was good since I knew I had leftovers - another evening I think I will stop at Papa Murphys or Walmart - Walmart's pizza's in their deli - are not too bad and a good price - quality and price - very important.

I got my flu shot today so hopefully I will be well all year.

I actually have a birthday card made on time - I still have about 6 to catch up on but that will come - I am in the process of doing that. My birthday person loves monkeys and orange so she is getting both.

Everyone have a wonderful evening - hopefully I will get some creating done tonight also.

Card details:
Size: Just under 6 inch square
Paper: My Mind's Eye and Crate Paper
Stamp: Inky Antics colored with Copics
SRM Sticker
Twill tape: Michael's $ Ribbons
Button from supplies
Spellbinders

Saturday - 4-10-2020

Happy Saturday and dang it is almost over with. I did get groceries so I will be able to eat for the next couple weeks. Would you believe I went to Michael's with my 50% off coupon and I couldn't find anything to buy. I finally bought a set of B cutting mats for the Cuddlebug. OUr Michael is carrying their brand of paper now - some of it was pretty cute. I bought some monkey paper - I am thinking Shari needs to have a monkey card again. It has been a couple weeks since she got one. Her battle with cancer continues.

I did do some creating today. I have lots of birthdays and mother's day in May plus a graduation so I need to get busy and make some cards. This card will be for my adopted neighbor daughter - it is based on the Thursday sketch at Our Creative Corner - I ended up not doing any stamping on the card. I was going to stamp the sentiment but didn't want to risk ruining the card with bad stamping. The challenge at Creative Corner for Saturday is to use a bow - this card works for both their challenges.

Everyone have a wonderful evening. I need to find something to eat for dinner - it is 9:30 at night - I think I missed dinner.

Patterned Paper, Die Cut and Rub On: Crate Paper

Ribbon: Offray

Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan

Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Tuesday - 2/23/10

Good Tuesday evening. Busy day at work plus we had the Olympic Potluck which was fun and very tasty. We had some great food and great sharing of friendship - you don't always get to share time with the people you work with in your building. This brings many of us together in a social outing. Needless to say I am really not too hungry. I am sure eventually I will want to eat something.

My card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at the Card Positioning Systems. A new sketch every Sunday. I made this card to send to an online friend who I have become close to. Her husband was wounded in Afghanistan in October 2008. Today Ty turned 40 - God does work miracles. The family is not far my heart so wanted to sent a card. Anna is one of the most creative women I know so I know she appreciates everything you do for you.

Everyone enjoy your evening. I hope to do a little creating tonight. I hope.

Paper – Crate Paper
Stamp – Recollections sold by Michael’s
Ink – Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chestnut Roan
Rub On – Deja View
May Arts – Twine
Button - unknown

Sunday - January 31, 2010

Good Sunday evening to all of you. A quiet restful week end - I do wish it was a 3 day week end though - but back to work tomorrow. This afternoon my neighbor girl - Kristin - came over to make cards. She loves to come over and play in all my stuff. Come back later in the week and I will post a picture of Kristin and her cards - I will have to have her come over when I do the post - she will be so excited to see herself on the computer. I taught her how to ink the edges - she likes to ink the edges.

I indulged in a little paper therapy yesterday. I went to Tuesday Morning - interesting things in there - they had a whole pack of American Crafts paper - but I really don't need 20 or 25 sheets of the same color - the price was right - 1.99. I picked up a few other things. Of course, I did not need anything.

Tonight I made a couple cards for the challenge on the SRM Stickers blog - to use stickers and the color orange. I have gotten into the color orange some - because one of my student workers - that is her favorite colors - so have been creating more this last year with the color orange. I went through my Stickers - I found a few. I am pleased with how the cards turned out.

Everyone have a good evening - I need to do laundry yet and find something to eat for dinner.

Card 1-

Paper - Crate Paper

Sticker - Penny Black floral sticker; thanks - Sticko

QuicKutz - scallop diecut

Lace - from my supplies

Highlighted flowers with Stickles (Crystal)

Card 2 -

Paper - Die Cuts With A View

Sticker - Sticko

Diecut - Sizzix

Twine - May Arts

Happy Saturday

Jus ta quick post - I have planned a work - play; work - play week end. I strongly believe in bribery and even use it on myself. So hopefully I will accomplish some things around the house and get some cards made also.

Sympathy cards are the hardest to make because I always make them when I need them. A co worker's husband recently passed. This is the card I made for the office for her and her family.

Stamp – Penny Black
Ink – Colorbox Chalk Ink
Paper – Crate Paper – Clambake collection
Rub On – Deja Views
Brads – Paper Studio

Yeah Friday

Yeah - it is Friday - made it through 5 days of work - the last couple weeks I haven't worked a whole week - I really liked that - But I did get lots accomplished this week. That feels good.

Working on my cards that I need for October - my mom's birthday is October 12 and she will be 91. Still lives on her own and bakes a wonderful apple pie. I try to send her a card every day of her birthday week. Gives her something to look forward to. I should send her a card every month - heck - it is not as if I don't have enough paper and supplies in my house.

My card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You. Had this new stamp I wanted to use and the Crate paper was still sitting out so I used it again. I believe this is the third card out of that paper collection.

Paper and Rub on - Crate Paper

Stamp - Hero Arts

Ink - Colorbox Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan)

Good Tuesday Evening

Had a wonderful evening with my "Ya Ya's" - a special group of women friends. Good dinner and now I wanted to post this card before I get things ready for work tomorrow. I do have a card somewhat laid out - I know the idea - I know the paper grouping I want to use - now maybe I can pull some more of it together so I can make it tomorrow night.

The card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at Card Positioning System.

Paper and die cuts - Crate Paper with some added Stickles to the butterfly

Guess I need a Title - Title Unknown

Sunday evening - I want another 3 day week end - trying to get everything done so I am ready to start a full 5 day work week - it has been awhile since I have worked on - I don't know if I can do it. My outside remodel has been finished. They finished on Saturday and now I have the fun of watering the new grass seed and hope it grows very well. I was out at 7 this morning doing this. I know what my Monday night fun will be.

TV tonight is a real challenge - the Packers are playing the Bears; the women finals in the US Open tennis tournament and at 9 - the final show in the HGTV Design Star. Oh my - lots of surfing tonight.

My card tonight is based on one of the 3 sketches at Caardvarks - this is Sketch 2 - come back tomorrow for Sketch 3.

Stamp - Hero Arts

Paper - Crate Paper

Rub On - Crate Paper

Fiskar's Border Punch

Ribbon - unknown

Ink - ColorBox Chalk Ink

Monkey Time

Time for the weekly monkey card - found this fun image in a file on my computer - and then you know - I know I have this paper that would be perfect - luckily I had just seen the scraps - so I kinda knew where they were - The papers are from Crate Paper - really old collection - but I have had some great creative fun with this paper.

Spent the afternoon shopping in Madison with an online paper friend. We had a good time and didn't do too much damage to our checkbooks but it was nice to be together and talk and shop. Now I want to make a card - let's see what I can come up with - need to figure out what cards I need - graduation, sympathy, wedding card, more monkey cards, hmmmmmmm - I had best get off this computer and get some creating done.