Happy Monday, hope you are enjoying the long weekend! I’ve been doing a little crafting, swimming, spending time with friends and using my new pressure cooker. So far I’ve made a Peach Cobbler (had the left overs over ice cream) and Bar-b-q ribs, with homemade sauce. I’ve starting understand how to use the pressure cooker. Looking forward to making… Read More: FMS202 – Spooky . . . »
Today is my godson’s birthday and I wanted to share his birthday card with you today. Jason lives in Florida so I wanted to do a bright and cheerful card for him. Does this ever happen to you, you calculate someone’s age on their birthday and say “how could they be that old”, (they seem to stay a… Read More: Happy Birthday Jason! »
Happy Friday! Not sure about you but I’m sure looking forward to the long weekend. I’m planning on trying my new Pressure Cooker for a Peach Cobbler and some spareribs. Tonight after work my husband and I are planning an evening of take-out and night swimming. The water in the pool is starting to get warmer and perfect for… Read More: SIP# 12 – Black, White & Pop of Color! »
Wednesday the half way point of the week, not sure about you but I am looking forward to the Labor Day weekend. The weather here is hot and humid with no chance of changing until sometime next week so the official last weekend of summer will be a great pool weekend! I’m already planning nice simple meals so I can… Read More: CYCI#84 »
Today is the day we have been waiting for, the new 2015 Holiday Catalog goes live! My card for today features the new Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies and the new Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper. As soon as I saw this die and paper I knew I wanted to make a card that looked like you… Read More: 2015 Holiday Catalog starts today! »
Happy Monday, hard to believe tomorrow is September 1st, were did the summer go? Funny how now that most kids are back to school we are planning to have one of the hottest weeks in a while, sure hope those kids have air conditioning at school. Today I thought I would share with you a little project I… Read More: Summer Memories »
Happy Saturday, hope all is well with you. It’s nice to be back in the groove at home again. Last night I had a nice dinner with my husband for his birthday. For a few short months we are the same age, then in January I become the older women. Today I am looking forward to some time for… Read More: FMS201 »
Today’s post is by my niece Maya. I spent a few days with my brother and his family earlier in the week and Maya wanted to share with you the card she made for Uncle Dan for his birthday today. Here is the card I made for Uncle Dan to go with the caramels and gift card for his birthday. I made… Read More: Happy Birthday Uncle Dan! »
Happy Four Month to Christmas, start your shopping yet? Thinking about a Christmas card, today’s post is for you. First, though I would share some pictures of the last few days in Wildwood, New Jersey with my brother and his family. Started with lunch at the Hot Spot, loved the cheese steak, just liked I remembered! … Read More: Christmas & Wildwood »
Happy Thursday night, I’m relaxing after a day of software training here in Secaucus NJ. Had a nice dinner with my fellow employees. Some of the New York Giants football players are staying at the same hotel and I rode the elevator with them, talk about some great looking arms (just loved watching the rippling muscles), I mean guys! Now… Read More: Watercolor for you! »
Hi there, hope you are having a good week so far. This week I am in New Jersey for some training on new software for my full-time job. It’s nice getting to see some people I don’t see that often and meeting others for the first time. There are seven of us here from our company. Tonight we… Read More: Butterfly Thanks »
Happy Saturday, it’s been a rough weekend so far. Last night we had to rush our German Shepard Baron to the emergency vet and we ended up have to have him put down. He had fluid around his heart, caused by a tumor. We had 11 great years with him and loved him dearly, he will be missed. Now he… Read More: Dino Birthday Card ! »
Happy Friday, don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to the weekend. I’ll be working on getting ready for my Sunday Stampers workshop on Sunday and packing for a business/vacation trip. The first five days are business, followed by four vacation days including a trip to Wildwood New Jersey with my brother and his family. Today’s card… Read More: CYCI#81 – Color Challenge »
Happy International Lefthanders Day out there! I know quite a few people who prefer to write with their left hand vs. right like me. Well, today’s cards are for you. Since I believe in ladies first, this birthday card is for you. And here is the male version, I’ll be giving this card to my husband later this month. Once… Read More: Gotta Love a Lefthander! »
Happy Monday. Yesterday was not a good softball day, the team was one and done in the final day of the tournament. Made some good nacho’s to eat while watching the Steelers and Pirates since both were on Sunday night at 8pm. I had the baseball game on, fell asleep and missed the 9 run 7th inning. Oh… Read More: PCCCS156 »
So how’s your weekend been so far? I’m getting ready to go watch some softball, hopefully my husband’s team “Badd Newz” will have a good run and get to play in the finals for the Cranberry Cup, wish them luck. Thought I would share a special picture from the celebration yesterday, it’s my Aunt’s and Uncle on the… Read More: Freshly Made Sketches 198 »
Tonight we are celebrating my Aunt Helen’s 75th Birthday, Uncle Jerry’s 80th Birthday and their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Here is a picture of them with their daughter Shari, my cousin. My Aunt Helen is my godmother so when I heard that her kids (Jerry, Shari & Heather) wanted to have a party to honor them, I was more… Read More: Happy Bday & Anniversary Aunt Helen & Uncle Jerry »
Happy Friday! It’s been a busy work week and the weekend is rather filled as well. We have the Cranberry Cup Softball Tournament Saturday and Sunday, a party Saturday night and some general errand running to do. One thing I’m looking forward to is sleeping out on the sun porch tonight, the temperature is going down to around… Read More: SIP#8 – Cardmakers Choice »
This coming weekend is the annual Cranberry Cup Softball Tournament in our community to benefit deserving families. My husband has a team in the tournament and we’ll be seeing friends that just had a baby girl. I’ve used this weeks CYCI sketch as my inspiration for the card I will be pairing with a baby size Pittsburgh Steelers… Read More: CYCI#80 – Hello Baby Girl! »
If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, today is your day. As a Stampin Up Demonstrator I can place my Pre-Order today for all the new products from the new 2015 Holiday Catalog that goes live September 1st to all customers. There are so many great benefits of being a demonstrator; here are just… Read More: Great day to be a Demo! »
So how’s everything with you today? I’ve had a pretty busy day, it started with making French toast for breakfast, hanging in the pool for a few hours, making a bunch of cards and dinner. Hanging in the pool may not seem like busy work, but when I saw the weather forecast for next weekend (trust me, it’s… Read More: PCCCS155 »
For only being a four day work week, it seems like it has lasted forever, really glad tomorrow is Friday. I’ve a lot of crafting to do over the weekend. While I’ve been glad that I work indoors since it’s been so hot & humid, the weather makes for warm pool water and I’ve enjoyed some late evening… Read More: SIP #7 – Celebrate »
I really enjoyed convention last week and now it’s back to the daily grind. It’s amazing how it takes a few days to get back to ‘normal’ after a trip. The weather here is so hot & humid here in Cranberry that I don’t want to venture outside, good thing I have work and laundry to keep me busy. … Read More: CYCI #79 – Convention Edition »
Just a quick note to let you know that I won a prize patrol today from the upcoming holiday catalog. Here is a sneak peek!
Today is the last day of convention, haven’t won a prize patrol yet, keep your fingers crossed. There was an all give away yesterday of the new Basis Black ink pad, can’t wait to try it. It will be available September 1 in the new holiday catalog. Had a wonderful dinner last night with Linda at the hotel… Read More: Fresh Market Swap »
I’m enjoying my time here at convention, will be meeting up with some friends for breakfast sooon. Today’s card is one that I swapped with a group of demonstrators who are members of the group “Convention Bound Forever”, Eva hosted the swap and even gave us each a small gift. It’s nice to be part of the group,… Read More: Eva Swap Card »
Well I made it, I’m here in Salt Lake City for the Stampin Up Convention. This afternoon I did a little shopping, a girl can never have to many purses or stamps! The card I will be sharing with you today is the one I am swapping with the other members of the 24/7 Stampers that are here… Read More: 24/7 Stampers Swap @ Convention »
Thought I would sneak in making one final card before I leave tomorrow for the last Stampin Up Convention in Salt Lake City. The convention starts Thursday and ends on Saturday, I will be joining Ann, Linda and Valory from the 24/7 Stampers. As the week goes on, I will be posting the cards I made for some of the swaps I am participating.… Read More: SIP#6 Tic-Tac-Toe »
Today thought I would share with you the three cards the ladies made today at our monthly Sunday Stampers group. Special shout out to Susie for being a great hostess this month and to Jamie for bringing baby Parker, who is three weeks old, never to young for stamping! Sympathy Card (very similar to the card in the… Read More: Sunday Stamper Cards »
Who doesn’t like a good cupcake for their birthday? Afraid of all the calories, then today’s card is just for you! My card is for the MOJO Monday 406 challenge, sketch by Julee Tilman below. Check out their blog here. My card features the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack and matching Washi tape. The cup cake was created using… Read More: MOJO 406 »