Memorial Day 2012

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I have been home all weekend trying to recover from the CRUD that just won't leave.  

I think it possible could have been a late flu or just a drastic spring cold.  

Either way it has taken its toll on my old body;)

I have had some breaks where I could work on my older stash of goods

and hop along with OWH.

There is still time to catch the OWH Memorial Weekend Hop

scroll down for details.

Here is one of my creations using up some scraps and the sentiment I created.

By the way you can also freely use the sentiment

 however, I do require you link back to my blog when you do.

We are memory Keepers Yankee Doodle DP

SU punch

circle nesties

KG Strawberry Limeade (special font)

Special bonus sketch...

Product list...

My minds eye dp

Cricut Storybook cartridge cut at 2"

Happy Memorial Day 2012, 

 God Bless America and our Heroes Past and Present!

OWH Sketch 106

Here is another wonderful sketch from OWH 106.

You can find the details in the post here.

Here is my version using PTI's Vintage Picnic and We R Memory Keepers Yankee Doodle.

I paper pieced the focal image for this creation.  

(I have not used my Copics in so long I find myself in need of practice.)

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless America and our Hero's.

OWH Yankee Doodle

What an awesome sketch offered up by OWH (Operation Write Home on Sunday).  I got busy right away and made up a bundle of bad girls to send out.  Today is totally packed aside from the sketch you have three cards to be inspired by.

Here is the sketch 105 take this link to play

card 1...

Card 2...

Card 3 (a tad of a variant on the sketch still close enough to count).

I challenge you to join in this week and make some creations to send to our Hero's.

Product list...

Yankee Doodle DP from We R Memory Keepers

Cricut Expression/Cricut Plantain Schoolbook

PTI cardstock 

PTI stamp sets Wishing You and Just the Ticket

SU cardstock and ink Pacific Point

SU large oval punch

dimensional foam

Scroll down to my previous post to see the need for our creations and more links to get you on your way.

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless America and our Hero's.

Moxie Fab Chevron Challenge

Here is my creation for Moxie Fab World Chevron Chic Challenge.

The background on my card was from Cath's post it was the pic of chevron fabric that I played with a bit to make a background.  The stamp is from...you guessed it...We R Memory Keepers Merry January Collection.  Sentiment and cardstock are  PTI.  I even broke out the airbrush for this beauty.  Thought I had better use it before DH claims it because it has been collecting dust in my world as of late.

Nesties Rectangle die

Stampin' UP Word window punch

Google Eye

Dimensional dots

Here are some of my favorites in Chevron...

Below is my favorite Chevron  look.  Black and White has always been my go to combo pair that with a bold graphic design and you have pure bliss;)

And check out this little number a leather Chevron skirt.  YUMMY!

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless.

Take Note...Only in MY World!

Easel style post it note and pencil cup...

Using Merry January from We R Memory Keepers.

The Pencil cup portion is made with 4" coasters so the final dimension ends up being

4" by 2" by 4"

I finished off the inside with true black cardstock so pen marks etc would not show.

Covered a few pencils, pens and clips with dp.

View from the back...

Side one cork with rolled flower push pins...

Side 2 magnetic...

Okay, so DH and I were driving home the other day and I said I needed a "safe place".  Hold it!  I can't lock myself in the house the toilet flusher handle bites.  I can't lock myself out of the house the world is too crazy.  There is no SAFE PLACE!

So here is what I did last week.  I tore my ACL and some cartilage in my right knee.  I know, I am special;)  When things get done around here the are done well!  Started on Friday we went out to lunch I ended up slipping on a stupid suction cup that found its way off the door to the floor.  I did not completely fall but I injured my toenail and wrecked my pedi and that alone had me upset!  On Saturday  DH and I went to the Storm game (another great one)!  9-0  HELLO...GO STORM! Find out more on the Sioux Falls Storm here.  Then we went to leave I must have finished a step just a bit wrong and all of a sudden a loud disturbing noise and I could no longer put weight on my right leg.  After 3 hours waiting in the ER they finally got me in and determined my injury.  I was able to get in on Tuesday with the specialist Donna has seen for years he right away just by moving my joint around what was up. 

 Another wait for the MRI....I will let you know as soon as I know more.  

I am usually not this interesting wish I could return to that status!

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless.

Flat Circles..."Grind My Gears"

If you are a fan of Family Guy like myself you would have seen the episode totally devoted to Peter and what grinds his gears.

I have one really big design flaw that grinds my gears!  Here it is...flat top circle cards.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE jump on the bandwagon to stop the madness.  

Here is my lacy circle creation doesn't she look beautiful.  Won't find a flat top here.

We don't embrace other types of flats.
No possible way would some of you drink a flat beer....

 The flat world theory did not last long....

A flat tire lasts only as long as it takes to change it....

I just had to.  You are laughing I know it.  Flat circles don't look right do they?

So lets put an end to flat top circle cards.  Give me a rest this gear grinding is tough work.

Here is the simple solution
Punch
or
Die Cut
TWO complete circles
The back circle score 1/4" from the top
Apply adhesive to this 1/4" area
Place the front circle on top, line it up and adhere
Now you have the fold of your card hidden on the back.

Oh Yeah.  I almost forgot.  Kira, this flat can be fixed also!



;)

Happy Stamp Day.
God Bless America and the World.

Triple Strand Bracelet with Matching Earrings

Okay, isn't this set a beauty?  I LOVE IT.  Was going to be a gift but I love it so much I have decided to gift it to  myself. 

Do you know what is so very special about this little gem?

The large beads are made from PAPER yes I used W R Memory Keepers Merry January 12 by 12 dp 

to make these beads.  They are strung on a wire with crystals.  The triple chain was a huge challenge I  sat it aside and walked away on a few occasions.  I loved it so much I kept going back and giving it another try.

Thanks to my Sister for a huge donation of beading supplies the girls and I have been stringing crazy the past few weeks.  We have some gifts ready for your stash as well;)

Here is a quick video on making paper beads.  I did the later technique and when finished I coated the paper beads with diamond Glaze and let dry.

http://store.scrapbook.com/wr-61356-5.html?o=9&w=we+r+memory+keepers&t15-19=christmas&t15-19=holidays&t15-19=winter

If you live in my area R Scrapbook store does have this collection in stock;)

Happy Stamp Day.

May God Bless our Country and the World.