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Show Us Your SheetLoad

Head on over to the SheetLoad of Cards blog to find out how you can enter to win the clear stamp set, shown below, in the November '09 Show Us Your SheetLoad contest!

Studio G - Series 37 - Bohemian - Clear Stamp Sets

 

I wanted to share with you one of the cards I made for this issue.   Remember that you can download the E-ZIne for free at the SheetLoad Blog. 

 

This card is totally outside my box, being that it is scrappy and no stamping.  But a new technique I love, is that hand stitching.  Adds something fun to the project. 

 

 

Sentiment: Free Printable from SheetLoad of Cards; Cardstock: Stampin' Up! (Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip); Patterened Paper: My Minds Eye (Penny Lane); Ink: Stampin' Up! (Chocolate Chip); Thread: Bazzill (InStitchz Black); Die Cut: My Minds Eye (Penny Lane, Free Bird); Tech. to Note - Stitching, Sponging.  

You're a Rock Star

Already Monday.  Ho Hum. I was hoping to get out of town today to do some shopping but with this cold lingering, I might just rest up.  

Last week, I'd gotten a card order for a new mom who was returning to work.  They wanted her to know she was appreciated at home and at work. 

I dug out my Star Prints from PTI for this one.  And used some of the same papers I've used with this set before.  I kept it very simple, really.  I stamped the stars with Navy and Rose Red ink, and punched them out.  I also added a ghost star behind the ribbon.  

That is all for today.  Enjoy your Monday...and your week! 

Heavy Hearted

Hello there. I wanted to post this yesterday, but I was sacked out on the couch with a nasty head cold.  It's seemed to have broken up today, and I am still tired, but function-able.  Good thing since the troops are going strong here. Hoping no one else has this nasty thing.

This last week one of my stamping friends lost her lil boy.  I think I'd first met Sarah on Bellaholics, but we also swapped images and are Facebook friends.  So I followed her posts when her lil guy got sick, and then within a day he was gone.  It was so sad, and I still feel so sad for her and her family. 

Another stamping friend, Lorie has put together a fundraiser, to raise some money to plant a tree in Henry's name at the local zoo.  Melissa at Pink Cat Studio has set aside a special digi image where proceeds from it's sale are going to the tree memorial.  I thought using the image would be nice on the card I sent to Sarah and her family.

 

I kept it simple, using up some scraps of Cosmo Cricket Mr Campy papers and ribbon.  I also added a PTI button and hemp twine.

 
This has just made my heart so heavy for them.  I wanted to tell them that God has a plan, but I wonder how you tell someone who loses their baby, that it's for a reason.  How hard it must be.  I just pray for them and their family. 

And hug the ones you love now too. 

Photo Cards

This is my 2nd post today, so make sure that you check out the Humble Pie Challenge below this one!!

I showed you the pictures from our entire Skiff family on Monday.  Well, I got crafty and turned those pics into Holiday cards that I can send to Greg's Aunts and Uncles and his other nieces who do not live here. 

I wanted them to be simple, but functional.  I trimmed my photo to 3 x 5 inches and matted it on Very Vanilla cs. I wanted that to be something that could be taken off the card and put on the fridge or dartboard...depends.  LOL 

I used Kraft cs as my base and added some of the newer SU DP as a background.  Then I used my scallop punch on more Kraft and added the ribbon.  I stamped the sentiment from a new set I got from CTMH, Christmas Card Chatter.  I cut that out with my Curvy Rectangle Nestie, and matted on Rose Red cs.

Note that this photo wasn't sitting straight, but it's not attached to anything...that is why it's off a lil. 

I popped the scalloped section up on pop dots, making sure that the pop dots were straight so that the photo would sit on them. 

I am pretty excited how they turned out.  I can't wait to mail them, but I had better wait until at least December!! 

Tomorrow we are getting more family photos of just us.  Providing we all feel well enough.  RC came home from school today.  He is tired and has a sore throat.  Hoping that some TLC and rest will be enough for now! 

Have a fun weekend!

Rolling into the Holidays

EEk...as I typed that a Christmas ad came on the radio!  Spooky.  Here is comes tho!

Today is Friday and it's time for the weekly Humble Pie Challenge!!  This weeks challenge is to create a CIRCLE CARD.  Anything else goes, and you are not obligated to use Humble Pie images if you do not own them.  Just make your card in the shape of a circle.  More details can be founf on the Humble Pie Blog.

Also, be sure you check out to see who won last week's challenge on the blog as well.  And today is the last day you can stop by each of the Design Team's blogs in the BLOP to have a chance to win some of the new Humble Pie images. 

I used one of the new images on my card.

I used my Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesties to punch out the cs for this card.  I also added some of the new SU DP.  I colored the image with my Copics, and then added the photo hanger so that it could be hung on the tree. 

I hope that you take time to play along this weekend, this is a fun challenge. 

I'll be back later with another post!!  Enjoy your fabulous Friday!! 

Shout Out To SheetLoad

Would you like to win some FREE stamps?!?! Of course you would. That is why this month at SheetLoad of Cards they are offering up the prize detailed below to one lucky winner in their Shout Out to SheetLoad challenge!!

In return for helping them get the word out about the November '09 issue, you will be entered to win the following...

Your Choice of Two (2) of the Clear Stamp Sets Shown Below!!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad Blog today for more details!!

12 Cards An Hour - Cricut and SCAL

Hello there!  What a great week this is shaping up to be.  Our calendar is clear!  I love that.  And I'm not planning to fill it in.  Although my To Do List isn't clear.  Yesterday I should have whittled it down while I was the only one home, but I didn't.....I didn't even play much. 

As you know I got a Cricut Expressions for my birthday and I haven't really played too much with it.  My SIL got me some cheap (but good) vinyl and I did practice on it.  I think I'm in love!  I've been stalking YouTube for videos on the Cricut, and I saw one for Sure Cuts a Lot.  If you aren't familiar, it's a download-able program that allows you to use your own fonts on your computer, plus images you have on your computer or that you create your own to cut on your Cricut.  The cost was $90, and compared to Font cartridges that run about $40 - $80, that is a bargain.  I already have tons of fonts on my computer, and now I can use them.  I can also find fonts from free font websites and use them as well.  So, I waited just long enough to find a coupon for SCAL and I bought it. 

Technically, I shouldn't need a cartridge for my Cricut now.  However, I most likely might find one I want some day.

You can also find .svg files, some that you need to purchase, and others that are free.  2Peas has some cute ones HERE and I found at least one great resource for the Cricut, SCAL and free .svg files HERE. So yesterday, it took me about an hour to set up my Cricut to my computer.  It should have taken me about 15 minutes, but I am a tad mental.  Once I got my brain in right, I got things hooked up.  And I played around cutting out some things.  (I remembered I needed to make an All About Me board for Mc at school, so I cut out some things for that.)  It is a lot like sending something to the printer to print.  Only you are sending it to the Cricut to cut!!

I also found a freebie from Lindsey and set it up, per instructions she provided HERE to make the following cards.  This is where my title comes in, and it's to harass my friend Ashley.  She commented at Stamp Club that I make like, 7 cards an hour.  Well, Ash, you are wrong....it's 12!  :oP 

From the time I downloaded the freebie, added to SCAL, cut them out, and made them into a card, was about 1 hour.  Maybe a lil less.  However, these are super simple....

 
I inserted the .svg file which was the one side of the card, and then welded them together so that when it cut it wouldn't cut them apart.  On the white Bazzill, it cut them so that they could be folded into a card.  Then per her instructions, I cut the smaller shape on Bazzill pomegranate paper and matted it to the card front.

I added  some CTMH flowers with a brad, and stamped the sentiment on PTI White CS, and cut as a flag.  It was a super simple project that I wanted to try using the program with the Cricut.  I am hooked, and spent last night searching You Tube for more videos.  Next I want to try my hand at adding my own images and tracing them.  I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for stopping by today.

{Sweet Sketch Wednesday} Sketch 22

Happy Wednesday!  Are you ready for Sweet Sketch Wednesday?  It's time for Sketch 22 already and we are sponsored this week by Teri and her fabulous images at Delicious Doodles.  The fab Teri is also on the SSW DT! 

 I didn't have a tough time choosing an image this week, but it's for a funny reason...  We are rival teams with the next town over and they are Scotties.  Greg graduated there, so he always gets some guff for now cheering for M Town.  LOL...  And since I am going to this town for a craft fair soon, I thought I would please some of the ladies with a few Scottie cards.

Isn't he cute ? I also added the tartan plaid to the card, and thought that was enough.  I left it very simple. I also added some black sparkly stuff to his edges.  I took a picture but I accidentally deleted it.  It really adds some fun to the card. 

Be sure that you check out the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Blog, and play along for your chance to win!!

Humble Pie Blop - New images!!

Welcome to the Humble PieBLOP- say what?  That is a Blog Hop, cooked up Humble Pie style!  We are celebrating new images in our Sweetie Pie line, as well as our expanded design team. 

If you didn't arrive from Kim's Blog,please make sure you start there and check out all of the blogs on the BLOP.  I am #6 on the BLOP.   When you leave a comment on each blog, Phebe has a great GRAND PRIZE for you and some of the other girls might have smaller Blog Candies for you.

I have some eye candy for you today, featuring new images that will be released on the Town Scrappers' website on Friday.   After Halloween, I really have felt the rush of Christmas promoting all around blog land, and tv and internet sales.  I guess it is less than 2 months away, but I am really not ready. Mostly not ready for the winter we will probably have. 

These new images are super cute tho.  Maggie with the lights is so fun. She is most likely jumping into the holiday spirit with her Santa suit and everything. 

I used SEI designer papers for this card.  I love the sparklies on the snowflakes.  The stripey paper is flocked in red, and I am all about the texture on these papers.  The button is from PTI holiday assortment, and tied with some red jute I had.

 I used Liquid Pearls in silver on the trim of her suit, after I colored her with my Copics. 

The next image I choose with this sweet lil tree.  I looks like ours last year when the star broke from it's base!!  So sad!  The beautifully wrapped presents are also new images to be released as well. The designer papers I used are from Imaginisce, and also sparkly.  I added some ribbon and a matching Humble Pie sentiment.

The image is cut out with my Nesties and inked up in green.  I colored it all with my Copics and poped up the presents. 

Now looking at these I do really think that I could be ready for the holidays. I better get through November first! 

I hope you enjoyed the BLOP...what did you think?  Continue on your way to Kim S'sblog for more.  Remember to leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for the Grand Prize, when you get to the end at Phebe's Blog. 

Thanks for stopping!! 

Turkey Talk

Here comes another Monday!  Did you enjoy the weekend?  It was nice for us, after all the parties Friday, we braved chilly weather to trick or treat the stores downtown.  Then home to just relax, well, I tried to while the children came down from the sugar high! 

Saturday we had a nice lil service for Greg's dad, and it was a nice end to his life. Greg's brother's family was all there so we snapped some pics of all the Skiff's, and the Skiff cousins. 

I don't know if the girls planned to have them from youngest to oldest this way.  Aren't we a nutty bunch?  It was a nice day.  

It was beautiful night for trick or treating.  And we were home early enough to enjoy a movie and early bed time.

Here is Harry Potter, the Boxer and Snow White, just before we left to load out bags. 

So enough of family stuff.  How about some Turkey Talk?

Once again, Melyssa at Whimsie Doodleshas come out with some adorable images.  I didn't get to the Halloween ones before the day, but I knew that I needed these new ones from her release yesterday.  This turkey is just too cute, as is the sentiment to go with! 

Do you remember the cute turkeys we got this last March?  Well, they weren't so cute to mom anymore, so they will be enjoyed for Thanksgiving dinner after all.  Well, 1/2 of one!  They got so big.  Mom was really worried that the kids would take it hard, but they are Montana kids, and weren't fazed by the idea at all.  I guess we talked about it enough. 

I used some Stickles on his feathers after I colored him.  The DP is from Webster's Pages and My Minds Eye, with some Prism cs.  The buttons are from MM and some cute lil pearls.  The ribbon was in my stash.   The sketch is Jen's Saturday Sketch.

I hope you all had a safe weekend.  Be sure you come back tomorrow - the Humble Piebakers are cooking up a Blog Hop - or BLOP for a new release of images on Friday!!  WOO HOO!! 

Here comes another Monday!  Did you enjoy the weekend?  It was nice for us, after all the parties Friday, we braved chilly weather to trick or treat the stores downtown.  Then home to just relax, well, I tried to while the children came down from the sugar high! 

Saturday we had a nice lil service for Greg's dad, and it was a nice end to his life. Greg's brother's family was all there so we snapped some pics of all the Skiff's, and the Skiff cousins. 

I don't know if the girls planned to have them from youngest to oldest this way.  Aren't we a nutty bunch?  It was a nice day.  

It was beautiful night for trick or treating.  And we were home early enough to enjoy a movie and early bed time.

Here is Harry Potter, the Boxer and Snow White, just before we left to load out bags. 

So enough of family stuff.  How about some Turkey Talk?

Once again, Melyssa at Whimsie Doodleshas come out with some adorable images.  I didn't get to the Halloween ones before the day, but I knew that I needed these new ones from her release yesterday.  This turkey is just too cute, as is the sentiment to go with! 

Do you remember the cute turkeys we got this last March?  Well, they weren't so cute to mom anymore, so they will be enjoyed for Thanksgiving dinner after all.  Well, 1/2 of one!  They got so big.  Mom was really worried that the kids would take it hard, but they are Montana kids, and weren't fazed by the idea at all.  I guess we talked about it enough. 

I used some Stickles on his feathers after I colored him.  The DP is from Webster's Pages and My Minds Eye, with some Prism cs.  The buttons are from MM and some cute lil pearls.  The ribbon was in my stash.   The sketch is Jen's Saturday Sketch.

I hope you all had a safe weekend.  Be sure you come back tomorrow - the Humble Piebakers are cooking up a Blog Hop - or BLOP for a new release of images on Friday!!  WOO HOO!!