My Grafico Design Team

Happy Friday!

I am honored to announce that I have been chosen to be on the Design Team at My GraficO beginning in January 2010! How exciting is that? I can't wait to start creating with the new team, and highlighting all the great artwork from the various stamp designers...Of which Lindsay is one of! This image is courtesy of Clip Art and Scrap.

This set contains different images of this same birdie for the holiday season. I added a pom pom and a little glitter to to his hat for a little extra "festiveness."

So, pop on over to My GraficO and see what they all have to offer. If you've never tried digital stamps before, you really owe it to yourself to check them out. You have no excuse because there are FREEBIES to be had there! LOL!

Details- Stamps: Clip Art and Scrap, Paper: American Crafts, Bazzill, Ink: Bic Mark-Its, Nesties, brads, ribbon, glitter and pom pom from my supplies

Hello and Hugs

Edit: I forgot to thank folks for voting in my goofy Charlie Brown poll. My husband won bragging rights...He likes the Great Pumpkin, I'm for the Thanksgiving Special...I guess no one likes the Easter one!

Good Morning Friends!

Well, today is my day to get caught up on things at home, so that I can craft over the weekend. I have been running around doing everything that got neglected in recent weeks. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten (is that a word? It looks weird typed out!) to do the housework things yet...My husband will be wearing PJ's to the office if I don't do laundry soon. LOL!

I took my Aunt Inge (pronounced In-ga) out to lunch and shopping for her birthday yesterday. She is 78 yrs. old (young) and you would never guess it. The same can be said for my neighbor Betty. She is 84 and I always tell her "I want to be you when I grow up!" There are so many people I am inspired by and grateful for in my life. I try to keep it in perspective that relationships are what matter; Pretty much everything else is just junk.

(I am writing this to make myself feel better for letting my house be dirty, but maybe you can use the reminder too.)

This card is the last of my swaps from the past month. This was Vera's offering and I am looking forward to sending it to my friend in California. I like the fall colors in the striped paper a lot. With the friendship theme and a Happy Thanksgiving on the inside, it's the perfect card to remind them how much they mean to me in this season focused on gratitude.


Thanks for visiting and I hope your day is filled with hugs and hellos!

Dance...

Good Morning All!

I thought things might slow down a bit for me once this recent craft fair was over, but not so! Today's quickie post is a card that sold on Saturday...I'm glad I took a photo of it awhile ago so that I could share it.

A great sentiment on the sponged background and embellished with a bit of ribbon, I hope the recipient out there likes it when they find it in their mailbox.

Maybe we can all apply something from this verse into our day and feel a bit of gratitude...

Thanks for popping in!

Details- Ink: Stampin'Up, Paper: Joann's, Stamps: Inkadinkadoo, See Dee's, and ribbon from my stash of stuff.

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Good Morning!

Today is the Design Teams first official post showcasing the stamps over at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff...Woo Hoo! I am so excited myself to see what the ladies have designed. I chose the Doodle Flowers set and this great image of a stitched flower.

I decided to make a square 5 x 5 card and paper piece the flower. The center button was cut out of patterned paper to coordinate with the card and I did some subtle sponging on the background to highlight the image. Remember, with digital stamps, you can print out the image to be any size you want...You get alot of flexibility with an image, which means a lot of bang for your buck. Not to mention, no storage space issues...Yay!

The sentiment came from the set All Around Phrases and I chose to use the Happy Birthday one, but any of the sentiments would work here as well.

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to visit the other DT members and see what inspiring things they have to share today.

Nettie

Cassandra

Joy
Jennifer
Kristen

Cheryl

Details not mentioned above-Paper: Bazzill, Nesties, Punches: Stampin' Up!, Ink: Stampin' Up!

Thank You!

Hello Everybody,

This is a quick post to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who came out to see me at the St. Michael's Craft Fair today! The weather was mild, beautiful and sunny... but you were the reason it was such a success! I was humbled by your kind words and compliments on my items.

Thanks again for all the encouragement and may you all have a joyous holiday season surrounded by family and friends!

Grateful It's Friday

Hi...T.G.I.F.!

It's almost the weekend...yipee! When I worked "retail " awhile ago, I always said I missed that Friday feeling. I never worked M-F, so I didn't get that feeling of a two day break. If I did have the weekend off, (very rarely) the store was open, and as the manager, I was waiting for some dreadful call. LOL! Don't get me started on the holiday rush; I could tell you stories...

Well, this is another of my " Make-n-Takes " which was designed by Joy. I love that watercolor paper along the scalloped edge, don't you? So soft and pretty. Well, I hope you have a restful weekend...Since things are gearing up for the holidays, there won't be many more quiet ones for awhile. Unless you are one of those super organized types...Is that you? If it is, share some secrets with everyone in the comments!

Details-Stamps: Stampin' Up!, all other products are unknown.

Magic Piggy Wand

Hi Everyone,



My post today is of another craft fair item. I made a bunch of these novelty items as a "Free with purchase" thing. I think they turned out cute and might even be a funny thing to put by every one's place setting for a holiday meal! This is the verse up close...

Enjoy the day!

Details- Stamps: Stampin' Up!, Ink: Versafine, Markers: Bic Mark-Its, Punches: Stampin' Up!, Paper and ribbon from my supplies

Happy Veteran's Day

Hi!

Another quick post from me... Since it's a federal holiday here, the hubster is off work today, and we have some plans to do stuff here at home and out and about.

I realized I still haven't shown all my cards from my card make and take a couple of weeks ago, so today I'm showing off Laurie's card.
It's one of those cards that opens on a hinge... And with the cute "Friend" on the front, I'll be able to use it for any occasion. I just have to choose a sentiment for inside!

Thanks for visiting!

Details-Stamps: Stampin Up! all other materials are unknown.

Just a reminder, if you know someone who has served a nation to keep it free, thank them.

Stocking Stuffer

Good Morning!

Just a quick couple of pictures of a craft fair item...

Can you guess what they are? Little tissue and lip balm holders with a magnetic closure...Cute and useful!

Thanks for dropping by!

Details- Stamps: Studio G, Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Ink: Stampin' Up!, Nesties, brads and flowers from my supplies.

Design Team Announcement

Hi and Happy Monday!



I hope everyone had a good weekend, because I sure did. I am pleased to announce that I am officially a Design Team member for Lindsay's Stamp Stuff! Woo-Hoo! I am looking forward to working with her cute, digital images, and you will be excited too, when you see all that she has to offer. There is lots of creative stuff to choose from beyond just card making images!



Since I used up three birthday cards this week, I decided to replenish my stash with a few new ones. These stamps are from the Doodle Flowers set and All Around Phrases from over at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.In coloring this card, I used traditional markers, Bic Mark-Its and the little bird was paper pieced. Just a darling, happy card for a little girl!

Thanks for dropping in today and sharing in my happy news!

Details-Stamps: Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, Patterned Paper: Martha Stewart, Markers: Sugarloaf, Bic Mark-Its, Nesties, Stickles, Ribbon and embellishments from my supplies

Contest Entry

Hi Loyal Followers, Family and Friends,

I have entered the Christmas project I posted here at the Michael's Craft Store Contest. If you would be so kind as to visit my project and post a rating I would really appreciate it. The contest stated those items with the most ratings will get favorable consideration for a prize. It can be viewed here.

Thanks in advance and if you enter a project yourself, drop me a comment and I will do the same for you!

Have a good one!

Blooming with Happiness

Hello Everyone!

Today's card was made in honor of my mother-in-laws birthday. It's not until next week, but since my niece is home from college, we are all celebrating with her today.

I used the sketch challenge (CAS39) from over at Splitcoast for this layout, and a retired hostess set borrowed from a friend. (Yay, love generous friends!)

I tried to get my usual photo of the sparkle on the candles, but it's not showing up...Oh well, it's there ;) Have a great weekend, and don't forget about the sale mentioned in yesterday's post. You can find out what's 25% off here.

Details- Stamps: Stampin' Up!, Ink: Stampin' Up!, Markers: Sugarloaf, Patterned Paper: Scrappy Cat, Stickles, Nesties, ribbon from my supplies.

F.Y.I.

Did you know that November 7th is National Scrapbooking Day?


Well, it is...And there is a 25% off sale for one day only at My Grafico. This is the place where you can get the uber cool Coffee Talk stamp set from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. That's what I used to make the Christmas projects in this post. She has lots of sets to choose from and even some freebies!


Check it out...Everything is 25% off!


Have a great weekend!

Coffee or Tea?

Hi All,

Another super cute card from my swap last week. Designed by Gayle, it's a darling cup made from punches! I just love how the embossed background swirls compliment the flourish stamp used to make the steam from the cup. Great combination of colors too...

And my close up of the bling!
This card would make a great companion to those hot cocoa holders I showed earlier. Well, I'm in the mood for another cuppa joe, so until next time, here are the details I know...

Details-Stamps, Punches, Ink: Stampin' Up, Cuttlebug embossing folder, paper, ribbon and bling unknown.