Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Good Tuesday morning. Wet, foggy and yucky here in the state of Wisconsin – but we have had no snow yet – maybe this week end we will have measurable snow – I must say no snow in my area – northern Wisconsin has had snow. They can keep it. If they could figure out a way to keep it off the roads, my sidewalk and driveway – I would be more appreciative of the snow but until then – be prepared for 6 months of whining and complaining.

Today’s card is based on the sketch at Card Positioning System – it has been awhile since I have been able to do one of their sketches. This was a fun sketch. Ms. Fluffles was already colored so the card came together very well. Once again you can see orange being part of my design pallette. A young woman I have worked with is setting forth on a new employment venture so want to wish her well.

Come back tomorrow I have some fun news to share.

Card details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Paper: SEI
Stamp: Stampendous colored with Copics
Sticker: SRM Stickers
Ribbon: May Arts
Martha Stewart Baker’s Twine
Button from supplies

Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Good Monday Morning – the start of another work week – yikes – do you know how close Christmas is – I am trying to get my Christmas cards in order. I have been making them – some I make specifically for people – others – I make cards and then decide who gets them. I do need to put the insides in a few of them yet. I really must continue to do that when I make cards – finish the inside – so then you don’t have to worry about finding that paper again.

Sunday I broke out my new table – it is a table that adjusts to counter height – I am a stand up card maker so my back starts bothering me. After just an afternoon of use – I think I really like it. I have my cutter on it and I work there. It is not real wide so you can’t put lots on it but everything can be close at hand. I also sorted my spellbinders – I got out some sandwich bags and sorted each group together. It seems I spent more time digging through the container finding the right one – now at least all my circles are together, etc.

Today is Monday – so it means it is Oldie Moldie Monday – dig out some of that once loved paper and make a beautiful card. The paper today is from a Basic Grey pad I bought at Michael’s – I have never seen the collection in the stores. I also dug out some embossing powder I had never used – but had to have. Zing in a dark brown by American Crafts. I think I like it. The design of the card is based on the sketch at Clean and Simple Stamping.
Oh who – oh who shall get this card.

Everyone have a good Monday. Hope you find sometime to be creative.

Card Details:
Size: 5 inch square
Patterned paper: Basic Grey
Sentiment Stamp: Hero Arts
Doily stamp on kraft paper: Studio Calico
Zing Embossing Powder by American Crafts
Ink: Versamark and Colorbox Chalk Ink
May Arts twine
Button from supplies



Sunday, November 28, 2010

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

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Good Saturday afternoon or almost evening - I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving - I had lots of good food and spent some time with my family. My niece Molly got to stay overnight with me and my Mom on Wednesday night. We had fun but at 8:15 she said - can we got to bed - so we went to bed. She was up early so it is a good thing I like to get up early also.

No Black Friday shopping for me. I did not want to battle crowds. There is nothing I need that bad. This morning I went out early to a store but it was not crowded - I bought myself a new 7 quart crock pot - I broke the insert in my other big one so before Christmas Day I needed to replace that crock pot. Got some groceries, and had breakfast at Cracker Barrell. I always love looking at their holiday stuff. I bought a few ornaments that I could use on card fronts.

Today's card is for a challenge on Facebook - Operation Write Home - we want to try to post 45 thinking of you cards in two days to celebrate one of the shipper's birthdays. I got mine done. I had just bought this embossing folder and wanted to try it out. I like it - it will make some great cards - it will also make some great card for Operation Write Home cards - beautiful but easy to mail. Luckily I had ink that matched plus this card base was laying on the table yet from a card I finished yesterday. I embossed some of the Coordinations - Whitewash paper.

Well I must go - I am making my chicken broth for Christmas dinner - but this way I will have the chicken meat to use for some potlucks coming up. I have a great hot chicken sandwich recipe I can make for the potlucks.

Everyone enjoy your evening. Uw Whitewater won their football game - making their way toward playing for the Division 3 football championship. The UW Madison Badgers are winning presently - will have a 3 way tie for the Big 10 title - but also may be rose bowl bound. Go Wisconsin - the Packers just need to bring a home tomorrow.

Card Details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Stamp: TPC Studio
QuicKutz Embossing Folder
Coordinations Whitewash paper
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010



Good morning - winter is coming - rain and sleet and ice - that is worse than snow. I do not like to ice skate in my car. Unfortunately you will now hear me complain about the weather until spring comes - and spring can't come soon enough.
I have a quick post today - trying to get some things done around the house - never seems to be enough time to get things done.
I made this card for my office to send to a gentleman who is battling cancer - I work with his wife during my very busy times of the year and so appreciate all her help. This card is to cheer them and let them know they are in our thoughts.
The card is based on the sketch from The Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge - of course - I took a little license with the sketch - I had to made the strip longer to accommondate my sentiment. I had just gotten that paper in a 6 x 6 pad - if you haven't heard - I have a soft spot for 6 x 6 pads - or maybe you could say obsession.
Well I must go - I am doing dishes and I have an appointment to have something done on my car also. I imagine they would like me to come in something other than my PJ's.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving.
Card Details:
Size: 4.5 x 6
Patterned paper: Basic Grey
Stamp: Penny Black
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink
Buttons: American Crafts
Sentiment: SRM Stickers
Pop Dots

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tuesday, November23, 2010

Close up of image colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Close up of sticker sentiment

Good Tuesday evening - my work week is done - yeah - of course - I will probably pay for it on Monday when I return to work. I need to go make my dressing for the fruit salad I am taking for Thanksgiving dinner. Will watch the end of Dancing with the Stars tonight - it has been an interesting season - sad Brandy was voted off - I would have loved to seen their freestyle - I know it would have been very interesting.
My card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at Card Pattern. A very simple sketch but with so many possibilities. The image was stamped on the patterned paper and colored. Love the looks of stamping on patterned paper rather than a plain color. Gives it so much more depth. I have problems coloring "red" with copics - I don't get results that I like so I dug out the colored pencils and gamsol. This is going to a very special lady (mother of my friend who we lost to cancer this last year) - I know Mae loves cardinals. I can remember Shari buying her cardinal things and doing a cross stitch for her.
Everyone have an enjoyable evening - I must get some things done around the house.
Card Details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey pad bought at Michael's
Stamp: another stamp that is hiding
Stickers: Little Yellow Bicycle
Ribbon: clearance from Michael's
Spellbinders


Monday, November 22, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010

Good Monday morning – a short work week – yeah – everyone loves those. Lots of time to eat and be merry and visit with family.

But back to Monday business – it is Oldie Moldie Monday – time to dig into your supplies and find some paper that you once loved but it has gotten buried with new loves. It is time to show it some affection. I still like this particular grouping of paper – I have made numerous cards out of it and there will be more to come. It is a card for Operation Write Home using their sketch on their card blog, Stars and Stamps. Every Sunday they have a new sketch to help your creativity.

The stamps are from a local stamp company – Crackerbox Palace. I think the kitty is so cute and you know it will bring a smile to many people’s faces.

Well – I suppose – I must go and start my short work week. I suppose I should shower and get dressed though before I go. Everyone enjoy your Monday and please dig out some old paper and show it some love today.

Card Details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Patterned paper: Making Memories
Stamps: Crackerbox Palace
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink – Chestnut Roan