Not the Only One!

Jessica was helping out with Operation Write Home.  She colored the digital images in paint then we printed them off.  She helped to punch and tape and keep Mom Organized.  

Below she is holding a few of the creations her favorites.

Here is the link to the stamp sheet download 

Here is the link to the stamp sheet download

shown below.  Please visit

Operationwritehome.org

Okay, yesterday I found my pinky finger stuck behind the toilet flusher.  I know what you are thinking what the heck?  Same here;)   I contemplated for a few minutes on how to proceed at getting out of this sticky situation.  It was my right pinky so only my left hand was free.  Jessica and the dogs just stood and watched and pondered Mom's dilemma.  I thought lift the lid try to use my left hand to take the flusher hardware off the tank.  Yeah right! 

So I waited for DH to get home from work.  And waited...waited some more...and then

I pulled my hand back in doing so caused a deeper cut to my pinky finger.

So beware there is danger in Toilet Flusher Handles!

I so can't be the only one ever this has happened to right?

So I think there are 5 stitches there hard to decipher the last one.  The cut was deep however, no damage was done to tendons.  Soon as the stitches come out next week I will be good as new.  More cautious of toilet flusher handles.  LMAO.  Seriously our God is HYSTERICAL, he can quit anytime now.  Some of this adventure could be spread on a more even playing field.

OMGOODNESS I AM not the only one;)  Now I feel better...

http://www.middevonstar.co.uk/news/8253050.Woman_s_finger_stuck_in_toilet_flush_button/?ref=rss

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless.

A Few More Table Tops

My Niece Rachel and our daughter Jessica. 

 They were a big help for the event.  

The Table Setting that took home BEST OF

SHOW...
 

Happy Stamp Day!  May God bless our country and the world.

Inspired Crafters Challenge Blog Christmas

I have lots of little things going on with this creation. Santa has felt and paper piecing. And I created a round paper lace border for the back of the Santa circle. See photo below ZOTS are amazing things;)




Banu has this great sketch up over on
Inspired Crafters Challenge Blog...there is still time to play come join in on the fun.


I went a step more and altered a piece of wood scrap using the card sketch. This time I put santa under a glass round. Did the lace border same as shown above.


Product List...
PaperTrey Ink Cardstock, DP, Buttons, Ribbon, Holiday Button Bits Stamp Set and Borders and Corners Circle Stamp Set
SU Top Note Die, silver cord, pretties kit elements, scallop border punch, label punch
Big Shot
Wilton Paper lace round
Cross charm
1 1/2" Circle Punch
Marvy Scallop Circle punch
2" Glass Round
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Wood Block

Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.

Biker Princess

As soon as Little J could see the street she wanted to try out her big girl bike;) She does really good goes fast...now has to learn to STOP!

Love the tire splash!

Little J has been sick, sinus infection, has not felt like doing anything and that sure is not like her. She is on antibiotics now so she should get better soon.

D back from Montana safe and sound, she had a wonderful trip said she actually liked the snowboarding and skiing. She has a few pics I will see if she will hook me up with a few of them.

Jesse is now on his second full week of work, YES!!

We are really keeping an eye on the water levels outside and checking the basement twice a day, so far so good keeping our fingers crossed.

Refreshing Fun

Air Freshener made with coasters and DP and Card Scent...




I love this, I love this, I LOVE THIS! I found a great video tutorial here at
Scent my Cards I so plan on making many more of these, what wonderful gifts and just something special to jazz up a simple space.

Product list...
Coasters
Cricut
Cricut george cartridge
PTI Twine
Basic Grey Wisteria paper
Bling
scent
SU GG ribbon (retired)


Happy stamp day!

Letter to our Editor

I have typed up a short letter to the editor of our local newspaper in hopes that behavior in Monroe will improve at public events. The second Little J repeated one of the profane words...insert fingers into ears here..."nympho" yeah, I really want my three year old running around town saying that! I felt my temper hit the breaking point, DH kept me contained when I really wanted to get over there and SHUT them UP! This continued through the entire fireworks display with each burst of color came a profane offensive outburst most of the time sexual in nature. Here is my letter...

I usually enjoy the Fireworks display staged by the Monroe Volunteer Fire department, this year was an exception when inebriated onlookers paired the visual display with profane verbal outbursts.

This type of behavior around children, the elderly and families enjoying public events is so discourteous, rude, distasteful, vulgar, offensive, disrespectful, brazen, impolite, unthinkable and downright illicit.

Believe in your morality, you have what it takes to be considerate in public please give reverence a try!

Sara Paschal

I will keep my fingers crossed that the next public event we attend is more respectful.

Johnny Appleseed

When we moved to our home in 2003 there was this homely apple tree on the property. It had been cut way back and DH was not sure if it was going to live. Well you can see in the pic above it did make it, this photo was last spring 2008. The apples have not been good they get full of bugs and fall from the tree before they are ripe. Well it turns out my Sister has the same problem with the apple tree on her property and this is the advice her neighbor gave her...

1C sugar
1 banana peel
1C Apple Cider Vinegar
2C water
1 Gallon Plastic Milk Jug

Rinse out Plastic Milk Jug, fill with ingredients and place the cap on. Cut a dime size hole toward the top of the jug and hang in the tree. The hope is the bugs that usually migrate toward the apples will see this jug as a better treat and become trapped in it.
So we shall see if her neighbor is a Johnny Appleseed, our jug went in the tree this AM.

My Bday Cake...A license to drive

This is the Birthday cake my DH brought home for me on Tuesday, LOL. I loved it, well it being Chocolate helped a bunch. The lady he works with at the grocery came up with the yarn idea, so perfect for this year.

And yes, I have been a bit crabby lately. Who would not be walking around with a broken tooth and a sore back. Okay, probably more disenchanted then crabby waiting for another shoe to drop and something else to go wrong.

On Thursday our DD passed the tests to get her Drivers Permit, she actually drove us around Sioux Falls and then home. Two new disasters, and major freak outs by me but we made it. DH is teaching her, he used to train drivers for a CDL license so he figures he could teach his DD how to drive a car. Good luck, I will make sure to stay home for the next lesson. It is so very hard watching your kids grow wings and start doing what they want to do, ACK time passes very quickly does it not?

Have a great weekend and a Happy Stamp Day!

Proud Mama

I am one Proud Mama;) I taught myself how to make crocheted flowers for my cards along the way taught DD how to make a few stitches and walla this is her purse. She made it in just under three hours, flower by Mom. Keep in mind this is her first attempt at something like this and she is twelve. She would love to read your comments so please if you read this post leave her some love.



DD has also taught her friend how to make a few basic stitches, it is so cute to watch them pick out yarn LOL, so many choices it is hard to decide.

Happy Birthday shout to my friend Dana and to TNB on the SCS forum.

Product list...
Red Heart Yarn from Wal Mart
Crochet Hook 4.25

Happy Stamp Day!

Button, Button Where is the Button

Edited to add sketch card at 10:18 AM CST 2/8/09
As promised here is my sketch card for CPS...


My card base is a Sizziz Bigz scallop die and some of the scallops were cut out of the scan. IRL this card is a true beauty and I so thank Chrys23 for sharing some of her cherished Basic Grey Bittersweet with me. Thank you ;)


When I was a kid I so enjoyed playing hide and seek with my Grandmother. She usually put it in the same spot so it never took long to find it, here fave spots were the top of the door frame or on the chandelier or ceiling fan. Anyhow it was a great time easy or not, I wonder if she ever figured out that we knew what she was up to? Anyhow the point I am making is that PTI is going to release BUTTONS on the 15th, I am so very excited. They have made buttons to match the Perfect Match colors in many different shapes and sizes just like Grandmas buttons. So can't wait to get my hands on some of these...

Photo bleow is from Capture the Moment...
Take the posted link above the photo and enter for your chance to win a jar full of these beauties from PTI.

You have a second chance at winning today, visit CPS complete this layout and post per directions found on their site
I will be back in a little bit with my card sketch...

Happy Stamp Day!

PTI Blog Hop...Bow Ties

Gotcha, LOL!!
My project for today's PTI blog hop has nothing to do with Bow Ties, I have made ornaments out of recycled card stock and paper products that now hang on silver cord from a bow tied at the top of my popcorn bag.
Nichole's challenge this month was to recycle anything from Christmas but the end project was not to look like a Christmas project. I took scraps of Pure Poppy, Kraft and Sweet Blush PTI card stock and made paper pulp...directions found below.





Supplies...
card stock scraps
water
bucket
blender
candy mold
Dremel tool
cording
ribbon
Coated Popcorn (directions found below)
Food storage bag
Pail
Adhesive Vinyl
Cricut


Handmade paper hearts directions...
Shred left over card stock pieces or wrapping paper
Place into a container with two cups of hot water and let set overnight
Pour paper and water mixture into the blender and mix
Take your paper pulp and squeeze out some of the water in your hand and press into candy molds
Let air dry, my molds dried in an afternoon over a heat register
Unmold
Dremel a hole into the top of your molded paper
String with cord or ribbon
Hang from a bow on top of a gift package

other uses...
3D card and scrapbooking image
Necklace
Tree Ornaments
Door Knob Hangers

What can you use them for, I would love to hear your ideas!




Coated popcorn directions...
Air Pop 12 Cups of Popcorn
Sort out the kernels
In a sauce pot heat 2 cups sugar with 2 cups light corn syrup
add 2 T of butter and bring to a boil
add 1 package of Jello (color and flavoring of choice)
Boil for three minutes on med high heat
Pour over popcorn, mixing well
Pour popcorn onto a buttered baking sheet
Bake in a 200* oven for 10 minutes
Flip popcorn out onto wax paper to cool
Break into pieces and store in an air tight bag or container

Happy Stamp Day!

Winter Blast December 14th 2008 8:30 AM

I have linked my Post title to the video, click on post title and open file to view the video.

Anyone figured out how to upload a video right to blogger with out using youtube? My uploads of video always fail I can only get them to link as I have done above.


Hey Dad, look what you are missing :) Wish we could swap places for the day? I do. You can't see any neighbors houses and everything not anchored down is blowing with the wind. We don't have much snow here north of us they have had more so the visibility is even less. (You are looking west from our home in town.) No Church or play practice today DH even has a work snow day, that means I have some Creative time this afternoon, YES!! Have a warm, cozy safe Sunday.

Falling Leaves and the "Bell Witch"

So busy yesterday that I did not have time to work on a card for my blog so today I am showing you a card that I made for WCMD. For this card were were to find our inspiration from a selected magazine cover.

Now off on a small tangent for Halloween week... this card was sent to my DH's Aunt Bernice (his great Aunt). Every time I think of her all that comes to mind is the "Bell Witch" since Aunt B is from Adams Tennessee and DH along with his family lived in town for a bit. We were in the funeral procession for my DH's mother from Clarksville to Adams TN and when we got into town everything was named "Bell", so if you know me I had to ask WHY? Needless to say I was told to be quiet (later I learned why, not a popular subject for a wife to be talking about when DH is about to lay his mother to rest).

Below are some movies and links if you want to spook yourself this week with the legend of the "Bell Witch"
Movies about the Bell Witch...
An American Haunting
The Bell Witch Haunting
Bell Witch Cave
Bell Witch
Wiki Bell Witch

Product list...
Hero Arts leaf stamp
Leaf Punch
Gingerbread Stamp Sentiment "This is the day..."
PTI card stock and ink
Twine
Black Pen
Scor-Pal
dimensionals

Have a Great Day!

October PTI Blog Hop Polka Dots...

This month for the Blog Hop Nichole asked us to use Polka Dots on a project. I can't get enough of PTI's Polka Dot ribbon with every new color if I can't afford all the beautiful ribbons but I make sure to Purchase the Polka Dot, it is beautiful! Now with the addition of the new Polka Dot Parade DP it is a little slice of heaven.

The project below is a going away snowbird gift for my Dad, he will be leaving for Arizona to spend the winter. On the back of this I glued a 2009 calendar. Nice and easy project for some paper and a calendar organized all in one small place. Perfect for living out of a 5th wheel.





Above photo shows two projects I have worked on the first is a magnetic coaster covered with the Polka Dot Parade DP.

Next is a magnetic 4 by 6 photo sleeve here are some previous ones I have made along with the tutorial for making them {HERE}

How About more magnets
This one is for the boys

Product list...
PTI Polka Dot Parade DP
PTI Everyday Blessings stamp set
PTI Warm Happiness Stamp set
PTI Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet, summer sunrise and Spring Moss card stock and ribbon
Palette Noir ink
Magnetic photo sleeve 4 by 6
coaster
Binder Clip
notebook paper
rubicoil notebook
SU clear buttons
scallop circle punches
circle punches
hole punches
Magnets
Printed from computer 2009 calendar

Happy Stamp Day, enjoy the blog hop!

Bye...Bye..

Edit post...
They did call Me back up when they fun was over so I do have some good close up shots of what is left...






DH is first person on the left hand side of photo...




We decided not to fix this car, instead he has donated it to the Fire Department for Crash Test Training. Today they are using the saws, jaws and whatever else they have to demolish and train. When they are done the funds raised from the salvage will in return go to the Fire Department.

Training was moved inside due to the rain so it was hard to get close enough for some good shots and yet stay out of the way. He would not stay still long enough for me to get a photo of him in his full attire, it figures he sees me with the camera and usually refuses to take a normal photo anyhow.

Enjoy your day!

A 30 day challenge for projects and supplies Day 2

30/30 challenge day 2 PTI Card Kit

Monkeymama over on SCS has put together a huge card kit swap so for my day two project for Jen's 30/30 challenge I made up one of my kits. This is my PTI kit using Pink Prints and Beautiful Blooms. (Finally, she actually put down Flower Garden for a day.) Come on I know you are all thinking it, seriously I am going to try and use a different set again for tomorrow sort of a challenge inside of a challenge. Here is a link to the thread there is still time to get signed up Got Game...

**Quick reminder PTI round 8 card and card kit swap is underway if you want to swap with us you will find the link in my blog bar.**



I also stamped some extra images using the berry sorbet and sweet blush the rest behind the black outline images that are required for the swap. I also put in extra punches, scallops and an additional 12" of ribbon. I have not sealed the bags yet so who knows what other goodies I will find before they are mailed out.

Product list...
PTI Beautiful Blooms
PTI Pink Prints DP
PTI Blush Blossom and Berry Sorbet ink, card stock and ribbon
SU scallop circle punch
SU daisy punch
Marvy scallop square
Cricut flower
Palette Noir Ink
Eyelets NVR

Happy Stamp Day!

Top Shelf, a Technique Challenge Sunday Tutorial

The term "Top Shelf" gained an entirely different meaning for me this week. Usually the stamping products I don't use often make their way to the top shelf of my craft storage unit. Here are some of the products that lie in wait on my Top Shelf, Christmas Crafts, Glass Paints, Brass Stencils and Perfect Pearls. Yep, that is right my Perfect Pearls are on the top shelf and hardly get used I find them somewhat messy. Monday was a new life for this product in my crafty world with the appearance of a Challenge over on SCS here it is...
TLC173, "With a Shimmer and a Glimmer"

I have seen Glitter Mist around but have never purchased it for my craft space good thing because not I don't have to. Here is how I made my homemade "Glitter Mist"...

Glitter Mist...
Spray Bottle
Water (or hairspray)
Perfect Pearls
Re-inker

1) Place 1/4t of Perfect Pearls into your spray bottle
2) Fill Spray Bottle with water or Hairspray
3) Drop 15 to 20 drops of re-inker into the bottle
4) Mix
5) Spray

Give this a try, I have to make a new color today I have used up all of the first batch I have made. LOL! Go on give it a try you will love it.

Here is the post where I used my mist this week "Double the Fun", I sprayed my Glitter Mist onto a sheet of PTI White Card Stock and it became the back ground for the flowers. It is hard to photograph this glimmer and shimmer but IRL it looks great.

If you decide to take this challenge please leave a comment in this post with a link to your creation I would love to see it. Once again I will draw from the entries for a RAK to send out to one lucky entrant.
What is on your "top shelf" and are you going to challenge yourself with it today?
Happy Stamp Day!