Messy desk is a good thing!

Well as you can see from my messy desk, I have been a busy bee. I have been working on squash books for my sister's shop that will be opening soon. I have 58 made already and 3 mini ones. I am hoping to get 100 made by opening, but I have to take a break and work on book thongs. I have over 130 cards made, but have to work on Christmas ones, so you can see why it's hard for me to get here as often as I would like. Wishing you all a great weekend.

Word Wands

When I posted these, I realized that if you put your pics in the center, you can't click on them to see full size, so I am reposting them for those who might like to try and make them. They are really fun and if you have a Cropadile, punching the holes is like slicing through butter. I belong to a puzzle art collaboration group and we had to make 4 for 4. I decoupaged paper to them, then did the stamping and embellishing.

Made the front page

I am so excited. My retro birthday card was chosen for Challenge of the week on a group I belong to. We had to make something for a birthday and I really like black and white with glitter. So now my card is on the front page of our group and that is thrilling for me.

Never too early for Christmas

Well I decided if I wanted Christmas cards for the shop, I had better get busy. I really want to get in Natashia's matchbox swap that Nettie posted and the Sweet Goodness swap with Leigh Ann's group, but I find my time so limited right now.

Rita will be proud of me that I learned how to mask, so going to work on a card using the mask technique.

The poinsettia stamp is from Holly Berry and the writing stamp is Rubberstampede. Not good at instructions, but the cardstock is Bazzill but can't remember the color. Next time I will write down everything I used in case anyone wants to make one. I stamped and embossed the poinsettia and then stamped another and cut it out for 3-d.

Well I've got my 2 nieces and my 2 gc here, so I need to tend to them before they destroy my apt. Have a great night.

I'm learning to rubber stamp

Well I am taking the plunge and giving it a shot at rubber stamping. I know I've got a long way to go, but I'll get there, probably with lots of mistakes, but I figure mistakes are better than not trying. I think I could get hooked on this as I did with beading and stitching. Any criticism will be taken as a lesson and I am a willing student.

Altered tongue depressors

Today was a busy day for me and got a few things done. I am in an art group that alters different things and I really had fun doing these. Now I need to look at other things that can be altered. Also giving a try with rubber stamping and did make a booboo, so I tried to cover it with a jewel. I think I can just be patient now and do some more.

Card for a sweet lady

Making this card for a special lady has given me so much spirit and I hope it gets there before she leaves for her surgery. Thanks Paula for leading me to her blog. Just reading her post today gave me so much strength. She is truly a remarkable lady and I pray the best for her.

New Cards

Well today is a great day and I thought I would serve cake along with viewing my latest cards. This was a simple cake to make---I box spice cake mix, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. I chopped the pecans and put them in the cake mix, then sprinkled some on the frosting. My aunt usually subsitutes applesauce for some of the water and it tells you on the side of the box. This cake is quick and very good.

I have been a busy bee

Well I have been a busy bee as the shop will soon be a reality. Brenda goes to act of sale in 2 weeks, so I am trying to get at least 10 cards done a day. I am getting so excited about saleing my cards, as I have already sold some. I need a good name to put on the back of them, so if any one has a good idea, I would love it. We thought of Treasured Heirlooms, becauses everyone said they were not the kind of cards you throw away---now that has my head getting big, but since I have low self asteem, it helps to boost it.

My newest card

Well I got tagged from Nettie's blog, but that will have to given thought---now those who know me, already know I'm weird but trying to think of 7 of them will take some thought, so will be back later for that. I wanted to show you the new card I made that I am quite proud of and will make more of these but in different colored threads and cardstock. I didn't make the pattern, just took a couple of patterns and combined them. If anyone knows where I can get card protectors, I would appreciate the link. I found one, but want to shop around for a good price so I don't have to pass the cost on.

More new cards

I have been busy the last week trying to finish enough cards for our shop that we hope to open in August, so if you don't see me here too much, you know I am knee deep in beads and cardstock. I have 117 fronts done, just have to decide how to mount them and that's the hard part. I hope to get them all finished in time, so wish me luck.

My cards

My real passion is card making and working with new ideas. I do some rubber stamping but not as much as I would like. Here you will find lots of my cards that I have made. If you should see something you might like to have, let me know. I sell the beaded cards for $6 plus postage.