Cold Toes

Well I'm officially cold! I'm setting in the floor covered up next to our fire. That's the only way I could get my toes warm. My card tonite is a little "thanks" that could be used for any occasion. Can't wait to start on the new card challenges for the week. My brain wasn't working tonite, so I figured I'd better wait till tomorrow.

Christmas in October

Today has been so beautiful. When I wake up early (which doesn't happen often) I feel like a day last 100 years and I enjoy every second of it (with a nap thrown in of course). I got up early for Church this morning and we had a wonderful service. There's nothing like a little country Church in the Fall. I decided this evening that I would try some recipes out of my new Amish cookbook. I made chicken chowder that was delicious, it was so creamy and a great dish for cooler days. I also made a pumpkin roll from scratch. They both turned out good and I was very tickled with myself. Still amazes me I can cook a little. Just shows ANYONE can learn to cook!
My craft tonite is a Christmas card. I like it because I didn't use traditional Christmas colors. It is simple, but that's why I like it. I have a million craft ideas in my head for the holidays, going to have to get to work!

Lazy Saturday

I just love Saturday's when I don't have to work and know I'm also off on Sunday, it's so relaxing. I must be very relaxed, because I couldn't get my brain to work on scrapbooking tonite and my sewing machine is "I'm afraid" broke, just couldn't concentrate on fixing it. So I'm posting a birthday card I did a few days ago. I struggle with birthday cards, seems like they always end up primary colors. But it was cute, so I thought I'd post it.

If you don't have this months Creating Keepsakes magazine, go get it! Very good ideas and plenty of inspiration. Elizabeth Kartchner (SOY 2007) has an Q & A dedicated to blogging...she has a great blog, link's to your right if you want to visit. She has some great tips on blog headers. Hopefully after Church tomorrow I will get some scrapbooking done! Enjoy.

CPS Sketch

I made a card this evening for the CPS sketch this week (http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com). I look at this blog often for inspiration and they have great card sketches to get your mind working! I hadn't intended for this card to match the sketch, but it just all fell into place. And it's suppose to start raining tomorrow with possible...can I say the word???? Snow! by Monday. I'm just not ready for that yet so my card is as bright and Summer themed as possible! Enjoy.

2 Sketches 4 You

I've been a blogging slacker lately. I was so tired that I didn't even turn the computer on last nite...but I must be honest, I was tired from shopping. So don't feel too sorry for me. So tonite, I finished my 2 Sketches challenge for the week and also completed the bonus sketch challenge. My products I used were papers from DCWV, The Paper Studio and Making Memories, some great stickers from Karen Foster Designs, K & Co., and Doodlebug Designs, stamps from Autumn Leaves, and Stickles.

OK here's my take on the bonus sketch. I just love the little crow stamp from Autumn Leaves.

Now for a funny story. My little nephew Logan came down tonite to roast marshmallows. Well we decided to make some hotdogs also. While Matt was taking pictures of me and Logan roasting away, two little thieves stole our hotdog buns! Look in the left hand corner of the picture. That's my darling Gracie and baby Jake grabbing a quick snack! It was too funny. My doggies are always amazing me.

Quiet Sunday

Today I decided to work on a card before I had to get ready for work. Luckily I had already built the base of the card days ago and just couldn't figure out what to do with it. So I added some ribbon and flowers, a brad here and a brad there, and a stamped sentiment and guess what u get....a quickly thrown together card! But I figured I'd post it anyways. Can't wait for the new challenges going up this week at 2 Sketches 4 You and Cardalicious. And I absolutely have to work on an actual scrapbook page this week, I'm really letting this new card hobby get in the way!
It was very chilly today in Kentucky. I'm a warm weather person, so I hate the chill in the air. Hopefully it will warm up this week. I'm not ready for coats and gloves yet!

Creative Friday

I was a card-making machine tonite. Hubby is at work, house is clean, laundry is done, and I settled in for some much needed scrapping. Sure I make cards here and there, but tonite I really concentrated. I finished my tin challenge! So here's the finished product. It is a Christmas tag holder with tags included. Made it all with Hobby Lobby paper (who knew they had their own paper?), ribbon, Michaels $1 stamps, staples, Papertrey Ink stamps, and my trusty Cricut!



My next project was a Christmas card. I used some leftovers I had from past Christmas card kits to get the pretty snowflake. This card was very simple, but turned out pretty.

Now I couldn't scrap all winter and Christmas stuff. So here's a fun cheery card.
Have to work this weekend, so the creating will be on hold a couple of days!