It's great to be boss!

I've made an executive decision! And how wonderful it is to throw my weight around without getting flack from any body or any thing! Not that I really meet any resistance at home, but ya know!

 

I will post through out the day with the things I create at least until my I make it to at least step one in blog land - that would be  - I dunno, maybe a follower or two! :giggle: Once I have followers, I fear I'd drive them crazy with tons of posts spamming their in boxes! So, I'd back it up just a wee bit.

 

I'm still on the search for little treat "boxes" I can make to hand out to Wildman's classmates, teachers and a few of my friends. I made this and would've added bakers twine had I been able to locate the box it's in! Ugh! Anyhoo,

 

 

This little guy was made using SU punches: medium & small oval, blossom, and several different sized circles and a scalloped edge. I used an thin oval (couldn't find my white doilies) and mini banners die and stamp.  The big bow is seam binding I purchase for cheap thru Amazon. I made another little punch bunny today with the same punches, but with a very different look. I will add it to a project tomorrow and post to share.

 

I also needed to create a few little thank you treat holders to add to swaps for hostess or as little goodies for prizes. My cutter needs a new blade, but there were fun to make. I will plan on placing  little Hersey Miniatures inside before I give them away.

 

 

Okay, time to go and play Domestic Goddess now, snack, homework, dinner, vacuum, blah blah blah...

 

TFSB

 

Little brown bear -

 - makes me very happy! I've collected teddy bears since I was 5 yrs old. I'm a slight bit older now and still, a teddy bear can lift my spirits and heart. Changes the whole day for me, really. I have two SU sets from way back that I cherish and try to use as much as possible.

Today I wanted to try out some more Copic techniques and decided to pull one of them out. Here's how he turned out. I colored him on Watercolor paper using Copics, outlined with a fine point Shapie marker. I also did some shading around him using 3 grey Copics, that's hard to see here tho.

 

Well, I'm off to create some more - happy hump Day! TFSB



I'm speechless!

I stumbled across a few wonderful sites this morning. This was the 1st site I found, it's just the cutest and their store has TONS of wonderful dies plus lots of other goodies.  Simon Says Stamp Blog From there I wondered over to The Daily Marker. She's hosting the most wonderful 30 day Coloring Challenge. With this challenge she's giving away card classes from Online Card Classes along with other goodies.

The 30 Day Color Challenge started March 2nd and runs for - well - 30 days. I've already "participated" in Day One and just had to stop to tell you go on over, neigh, RUN on over and start the challenge yourself! It's fun and the hostess (Kathy) has left me speechless. Well, apparently I found my words again, huh?!

 

I did learn a good number of things that will help me make my Copic work look much better the more I practice. Awesome fun! I'll come back and post a few of my projects I worked on yesterday bit later today. I just had to stop and yell it loud to check out this challenge!

 

BTW - I am not affiliated with any of the blogs I've mentioned here. I wish I were, but I shared with you guys simply cuz it's worth spreading round some love! I used a handful of my Copics, the bear is from a very old SU set, I also used scrap watercolor paper. TFSB

Showing a little love.

When I can combined a paper crafting and a real need, I become a very happy little girl. So, imagine my delight when I saw the newest challenge over at MFP was to create a card using a numbers! I used a sketch I found while searching Pinterest and created this for my anniversary.

 



I know I am a wee bit ahead of time (okay 3 months) but I saw it as a wonderful chance to stir up some MoJo and place a tic mark by this little item on a loooong list of things I'd really like to get done.

Right now all the items are from Stampin Up as I use to be a Demo, but that will change as I move forward and find I need to restock.

Products/Tools I did use: envelope punch board, paper trimmer and your basic needed tools (glue, tape runner, paper trimmer, corner rounder, number dies...)

All settled in!

I am finally able to sit at my table and craft.  Most all of my supplies have been in storage during our moves over the past 2 years! I've been crafting like a made woman the past week and a half. Seriously someone needs to host an intervention for me and my addiction!

I've been working on challenges and swaps - oh how I enjoy the swaps. Every time I get a big, brown envelope stuffed with precious goodies in my mailbox, it's like a little bit of heaven opened up and sent down more joy! Ok, maybe that's a bit extreme to some of you, but after 2 years of no paper crafting I bet you'd feel about the same!

Toady I will share with you my new fav toy. Right after I got it in the mail (2 yrs ago!!) I had to pack the little cuteness away. (insert frowny face here) And now that I've freed it from hibernation, I've fallen in love. My envelope punch board! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.....

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I started looking for a little project I could make in large numbers (30-ish) to hand out to Wildman's classmates. I am still looking, although this little guy's stinkin' cute.

 

Come back tomorrow and I will show you a few more goodies I've been working on. TFSB (thanks for stopping by)

Doesn't the saying go: New Year....

New You? 

Well for me, I know this to be true.

For the 1st time since my life altering stroke 5 years ago, I feel alive. And I am ready to try and regain my life. And, there's a lot of "work" to do.

Lemme just preface this entire blog as the place I will share my discoveries. If you'd like you are ever so welcome to join with me as I:

** Figure out how to live as naturally as possible. No "pre-mades", no chemicals, that's not to say I will be eating only my home-made granola for the rest of my life. Nope, not a Grape Nuts kinda gal. I will say though, I have been diagnosed with Lupus, Sjogrens Syndrome, Fybromyalgia, two life threatening blood disorders and a host of other little wondrous goodies. The desire to live with less "pre-made" is now a necessity if I wish to become (& stay) as healthy as possible.

** How to live as cheaply as possible. Dear hubby and I have lost a great many things these past 5 years. Our desire to live on much less has reached a fevered pitch. We will be searching for ways to pinch every penny we are graced to have.

** To re-dedicate our lives to God. Learn how to walk the path He has laid before us.

** To strengthen our family bond.   To figure out who I am, why I'm here. I wish help my family do the same. To grow together, respect each other even more and learn how to better express our love and appreciation for each other.

My goal is to share with you so that maybe something I discovery may just help you in your life in some fashion. Thank you for taking the time to visit with me.  I hope to see you around here again.

Laughter and Love

Didn't you know?? Creativity releases endorphins!!

This & That Bundle - recap

I just wanted to show you (again) a new line SU is coming out with! I am so super excited...  The 15% OFF Bundle Dates: Now until April 30. The items that come in the bundle will be available in the new catalog, but the discounted bundle is only available through April 30.

        Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. 

        And happening really fast.

 

      

     Stampin' Up! is introducing the line with these 5 products, but will be expanding more This and That product in the future.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Special

Stampin' Up! is very close to a goal they set for Sale-a-bration and they're extending the starter kit promotion until March 31st.

That means ... for just $99 you can be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and receive:

• $156 in Stampin' Up! product of your choice (free shipping too)
• 30% off your first order that's $150 or more
• Access to specialized product training, tips & tricks and so much more!

There's no obligation required after you join ..

Fabric Frenzy

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today's the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50% off!

Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26").

Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!

• Promotion dates: Monday, March 25–Sunday, March 31, 2013

Just call me with your order!

Your life is:

Awesome. 

Quirky. 

Exciting. 

Perfectly messy. 

And happening really fast.

So we’re happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go.

This and That Journal will debut in the 2013-2014 annual Stampin Up catalog, but we’re giving you the chance to get it now.

From today through April 30, you can get all five This and That products in a bundle for 15 percent off!

Here are the Stampin' Up! item numbers:

• Epic Day This and That Bundle - 133350 - $32.08 (15% off)
• Epic Day This and That Journal  - 131268 - $10.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper  -130814 - $10.95
• Remember This and That Rotary Stamp - 130133 - $5.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers  - 131271 - $4.95
• Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape - 131269 - $4.95

The fine details...

• We're introducing the line with these five products, but we'll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we're only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You can get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.

New & Improved!

I had recently been giving a lot of thought to transitioning my family dedicated blog (that use to be very active) into a more business venture related blog. I didn't want to have to abandon my blog name, at least for now. So, without further adieu....