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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Keep Calm
I made this card for a friend going through a tough time. She is going through things I hope and pray I never have to experience.
I used OCL's Smooth Sailing for this card. Here is a peek at the inside:
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Goodbye G'ma
Yesterday early in the morning Bruce's grandma passed away. Our farm is connected to hers and we farm her farm. We are going to miss her very much. It is not only sad to losed her but we are now grandparent-less. If you still have grandparents, be sure to hug them and let them know how much you love them. They are truly very special people! I have learned so much from mine and from Bruce's.
G'ma Fisher loved doing word puzzles and I will miss her phone calls asking me to help her solve a puzzle she couldn't figure out.
Bruce's g'ma LOVED poems. She even wrote a special one of my boys. Here is the last poem e-mail she sent me on Dec 7 (she loved sending e-mails!)
Hello God, I called tonight
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
So I'll never feel alone.
I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they're bound.
Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can't change in any way.
I thank you God, for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.. !!!!!!!
Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.
So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You, too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!
(G'ma doesn't have to "call" now as she is in God's presence....even better!)
Then on Dec 8th, she sent me this recipe that she said a gal that works at the assisted living home made her and was really good. I will have to make it.
(I am copy and pasting it just like she sent it to me.)
Corn pie
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 pound shedded cheese
1can corn drain
1/2 can evaperated milk
1 egg
1 onion chopped fine
Bake in regular crust ina glass pie plate to see if bottom is brown
it doesnt give the timebut like pumpkin pie MY guess
There are sveral recipes and a cracker crust fr come.
One has hamburger and tomatoes
One ir Philadellfa [sp]
and more
Only 1 spoon sugar , i have't tried it may be calorie wise, the corn ia sweet, too.
G'ma Fisher loved doing word puzzles and I will miss her phone calls asking me to help her solve a puzzle she couldn't figure out.
Bruce's g'ma LOVED poems. She even wrote a special one of my boys. Here is the last poem e-mail she sent me on Dec 7 (she loved sending e-mails!)
Hello God, I called tonight
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
So I'll never feel alone.
I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they're bound.
Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can't change in any way.
I thank you God, for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.. !!!!!!!
Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.
So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You, too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!
(G'ma doesn't have to "call" now as she is in God's presence....even better!)
Then on Dec 8th, she sent me this recipe that she said a gal that works at the assisted living home made her and was really good. I will have to make it.
(I am copy and pasting it just like she sent it to me.)
Corn pie
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 pound shedded cheese
1can corn drain
1/2 can evaperated milk
1 egg
1 onion chopped fine
Bake in regular crust ina glass pie plate to see if bottom is brown
it doesnt give the timebut like pumpkin pie MY guess
There are sveral recipes and a cracker crust fr come.
One has hamburger and tomatoes
One ir Philadellfa [sp]
and more
Only 1 spoon sugar , i have't tried it may be calorie wise, the corn ia sweet, too.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Pinterest Candy
When we meet with my cousins for Christmas we do a food/candy exchange. This way kids of all ages can participate.
This year I made candy found on Pinterest for my gifts. I made homemade Butterfinger Candy for DH's contribution and it only takes 3 ingredients! It is chewier than crispy, but was a huge hit.
For my gift, I made Brownie Peanut Butter Balls. Yummy! It too only took 3 ingredients, but I added a 4th.
Here are the recipes:
Candy Corn ButterfingersTaste of Home forums
(Printable Recipe)
2 Cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 Cup peanut butter
1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Bake until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center but still slightly undercooked. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. When you are able to touch brownies comfortably, scoop brownies with a medium cookie scoop, roll tightly into a ball and place onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Continue rolling until brownies are gone. Freeze brownies until very firm, a couple hours or overnight. No worries if your brownie balls aren’t perfect, once frozen reshape them. They are easier to handle when chilled.
2. Place chocolate chips over a double broiler (or heat in microwave until smooth) to melt, then stir in peanut butter until creamy smooth. Roll each frozen brownie ball into chocolate and place onto wax paper to dry. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.
note: the only thing I did different was to melt a little white almond bark and a little peanut butter to it and then "fling" it all over the tops of the balls.
This year I made candy found on Pinterest for my gifts. I made homemade Butterfinger Candy for DH's contribution and it only takes 3 ingredients! It is chewier than crispy, but was a huge hit.
For my gift, I made Brownie Peanut Butter Balls. Yummy! It too only took 3 ingredients, but I added a 4th.
Here are the recipes:
Candy Corn ButterfingersTaste of Home forums
(Printable Recipe)
1 lb. candy corn
16oz jar peanut butter (I used Peter Pan Honey Roasted peanut butter)
16oz pkg. chocolate candy coating
Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals til melted, stirring after each interval. Stir in peanut butter. Spread mixture in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Dip in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
16oz jar peanut butter (I used Peter Pan Honey Roasted peanut butter)
16oz pkg. chocolate candy coating
Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals til melted, stirring after each interval. Stir in peanut butter. Spread mixture in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Dip in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
**note: I read on a blog that if you keep them in the refrigerator they will get crispy. I have a few left to try that with.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Brownie Bites
1 brownie mix such as Pillsbury2 Cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 Cup peanut butter
1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Bake until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center but still slightly undercooked. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. When you are able to touch brownies comfortably, scoop brownies with a medium cookie scoop, roll tightly into a ball and place onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Continue rolling until brownies are gone. Freeze brownies until very firm, a couple hours or overnight. No worries if your brownie balls aren’t perfect, once frozen reshape them. They are easier to handle when chilled.
2. Place chocolate chips over a double broiler (or heat in microwave until smooth) to melt, then stir in peanut butter until creamy smooth. Roll each frozen brownie ball into chocolate and place onto wax paper to dry. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.
note: the only thing I did different was to melt a little white almond bark and a little peanut butter to it and then "fling" it all over the tops of the balls.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Just Do It!
Happy New Year! I want to wish each of you a very Happy & Healthy 20212. My word(s) for 2012 are Just Do It!
My goals this year are:
1. Just Do It!: Get Organized! It's time for things to go that I don't absolutely love...in my home and my studio.
2. Just Do It!: Create: now I know you are thinking "duh" with all the creating I do with my blog, but I want to be MORE creative and create with a purpose...create for a reason and give it away or for the home...make those things I see on Pinterest or other blogs that inspire me instead of just saving ideas...create things that are lovely for my home, family and friends.
3. Just Do It!: Lose: having goals to lose weight are usually failures, but I am going to strive to lose 15 lbs this year and keep it off. I need to lose more, but I want to be realistic and set a goal that is doable.
3. Just Do It!: Lose: having goals to lose weight are usually failures, but I am going to strive to lose 15 lbs this year and keep it off. I need to lose more, but I want to be realistic and set a goal that is doable.
4. Just Do It!: Scrapbook more: I have really let my scrapbooking slide and Aaron keeps wondering when I am going to continue to work on his. For a teenage boy to ask this means I need to get busy with it.
5. Just Do It!: Sew more: Okay, there is a story behind this. I used to vendor in lots of craft shows and stores BK (before kids esp) and even when Benjamin was little. Then after Benjamin was born, I would make little blankets and clothes for him and do a few shows and stores. Then when I was pregnant with twins, I just "knew" one was a girl and was making a little doll. For those of you who know me, I lost the twins due to a car accident when I was 5 months pregnant (and one was a little girl) and I quit sewing. I don't know how to explain what happened inside of me, but I wasn't able to finish sewing the doll or on fabric for years. I got to where I could sew on paper, but still not fabric. Fast forward 15 years (the twins would have been 15 on Dec 22) and I was able to make a sweater pillow for my son's girlfriend. It felt so good to sew something pink and girly. I believe God brought Kassy to our lives not only for my son, but to heal my heart wholly. This doesn't mean I will ever forget my babies, or will ever stop missing them, but it was so freeing and therapeutic to sew on something other than paper and I have seen so many lovely ideas on Pinterest and the internet that I would like to create, but just haven't been able to make myself do. (this story is NOT for sympathy comments, but for healing for me to tell it and make myself real).
5. Just Do It!: Sew more: Okay, there is a story behind this. I used to vendor in lots of craft shows and stores BK (before kids esp) and even when Benjamin was little. Then after Benjamin was born, I would make little blankets and clothes for him and do a few shows and stores. Then when I was pregnant with twins, I just "knew" one was a girl and was making a little doll. For those of you who know me, I lost the twins due to a car accident when I was 5 months pregnant (and one was a little girl) and I quit sewing. I don't know how to explain what happened inside of me, but I wasn't able to finish sewing the doll or on fabric for years. I got to where I could sew on paper, but still not fabric. Fast forward 15 years (the twins would have been 15 on Dec 22) and I was able to make a sweater pillow for my son's girlfriend. It felt so good to sew something pink and girly. I believe God brought Kassy to our lives not only for my son, but to heal my heart wholly. This doesn't mean I will ever forget my babies, or will ever stop missing them, but it was so freeing and therapeutic to sew on something other than paper and I have seen so many lovely ideas on Pinterest and the internet that I would like to create, but just haven't been able to make myself do. (this story is NOT for sympathy comments, but for healing for me to tell it and make myself real).
By not setting too many goals, I hope I can carry thru on each of them.
What is your word(s) for the new year? I would love to have you share them with me.
Here is a picture of the pillow I made for Kassy. She loved it and I even bought some sweaters to make pillows for us for our couch. I saw this idea on Pinterest and bought the pillow and sweater at Goodwill. The pillow had a Christmas theme to it, but was very firm. I measured the pillow, cut the sweater and sewed on 3 sides. I then fit the pillow into the sweater and handstitched the 4th side shut
Here is a close up of the flower. I made a rolled flower with the cream (some fancy lacy stuff from JoAnn Fabrics) and a smaller rolled flower from ribbing off a pale pink sweater.
Here is a picture of the pillow I made for Kassy. She loved it and I even bought some sweaters to make pillows for us for our couch. I saw this idea on Pinterest and bought the pillow and sweater at Goodwill. The pillow had a Christmas theme to it, but was very firm. I measured the pillow, cut the sweater and sewed on 3 sides. I then fit the pillow into the sweater and handstitched the 4th side shut
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Altered Mini Comp Notebook
**go here for my Cutting Cafe drawing
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Did you all have a Merry Christmas? If you have a large family like I do, you may still be celebrating. We have one more gathering at my cousin's New Year's Eve day. It is such a bittersweet day as G'pa and G'ma are no longer with us and this summer my uncle passed away, so there will be another empty spot. I am so glad that we still get together as so many families seem to quit when grandparents/parents pass away, but us cousins have decided we aren't doing that, that we are going to keep the tradition.
and...Aaron's birthday is tomorrow, so we will be having a party then as well. I have something really fun planned and hope all my ideas work out. Benjamin's girlfriend will be here too, so it's going to be a great day!
With all the Christmas projects I've made lately, I decided to share with you a non-Christmas looking project, even though I made these as gifts. They are so quick and easy to do...altered mini composition note pads.
For this particular project, I just covered the notebook with papers using Mono Adhesive Power Bond and colored the images with Irojetin Pencils. These are so handy to have extra on hand so that you have a little something for someone when you need it.
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy project. I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We have some fun things to share with you next year on Tombow's blog starting just next week. Be sure to come back and invite your friends too!
**this was entered in the Tip Top Tuesday challenge
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Did you all have a Merry Christmas? If you have a large family like I do, you may still be celebrating. We have one more gathering at my cousin's New Year's Eve day. It is such a bittersweet day as G'pa and G'ma are no longer with us and this summer my uncle passed away, so there will be another empty spot. I am so glad that we still get together as so many families seem to quit when grandparents/parents pass away, but us cousins have decided we aren't doing that, that we are going to keep the tradition.
and...Aaron's birthday is tomorrow, so we will be having a party then as well. I have something really fun planned and hope all my ideas work out. Benjamin's girlfriend will be here too, so it's going to be a great day!
With all the Christmas projects I've made lately, I decided to share with you a non-Christmas looking project, even though I made these as gifts. They are so quick and easy to do...altered mini composition note pads.
**A timesaver tip: I stamp a bunch of images onto cardstock, cut apart and keep in an envelope. I take them to work when I'm going to stay at school over my lunch break and color (we only get 30 minutes for lunch, takes me 5-10 minutes to eat, so I have plenty of time to color Ü). Then when I have time, I just match the colored images to paper and create whatever.
I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy project. I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We have some fun things to share with you next year on Tombow's blog starting just next week. Be sure to come back and invite your friends too!
**this was entered in the Tip Top Tuesday challenge
Monday, December 26, 2011
Pillow Box Owl & Give-a-way
I am back with something creative to share with you. I have seen these owl pillow boxes on blogs and Pinterest (my new addiction for awhile now) and have had them saved in my favorites to make. I first saw them here on Lynn's blog and then here, here, here, here, and here. So I just took a little from each to create my own.
This week on Cutting Cafe, the DT gets to pick their favorite set/files to give away and Regina let me choose 2 files to give away as I am using 2 for my project. I am using the Assorted Pillow Box set and Assorted Heart Borders set.
Is this cute or what?! I love how it turned out. I named her Owl-ivia. Ü Now she just needs her tummy filled with chocolate and she is ready to give as a Valentine gift.
A few details:
I glued the bottom end shut with Tombow's Multi Liquid Glue so that I would have to worry about goodies falling out.
Next time I will make the "wings" a bit bigger. I used an oval punch, but think they need to be a bit bigger and this was the biggest one I had.
I scrunched the ends of the heart border up to give a little dimension.
The beak is the bottom of a cut heart.
Love how my crocheted flowers worked for the eyes! The "eyelids" were attached with Tombow's Foam Tabs. The tiny foam tabs were the right size for going around the outside edge.
I want to thank Regina for letting me be a part of her awesome DT! I had a blast and am sad to leave, but I won't be a stranger to her blog and have a TON of files that need played with.
Now for a chance to win the 2 Cutting Cafe files I used. All you need to do is leave a comment. I will draw a name Saturday morning.
This week on Cutting Cafe, the DT gets to pick their favorite set/files to give away and Regina let me choose 2 files to give away as I am using 2 for my project. I am using the Assorted Pillow Box set and Assorted Heart Borders set.
Is this cute or what?! I love how it turned out. I named her Owl-ivia. Ü Now she just needs her tummy filled with chocolate and she is ready to give as a Valentine gift.
A few details:
I glued the bottom end shut with Tombow's Multi Liquid Glue so that I would have to worry about goodies falling out.
Next time I will make the "wings" a bit bigger. I used an oval punch, but think they need to be a bit bigger and this was the biggest one I had.
I scrunched the ends of the heart border up to give a little dimension.
The beak is the bottom of a cut heart.
Love how my crocheted flowers worked for the eyes! The "eyelids" were attached with Tombow's Foam Tabs. The tiny foam tabs were the right size for going around the outside edge.
I want to thank Regina for letting me be a part of her awesome DT! I had a blast and am sad to leave, but I won't be a stranger to her blog and have a TON of files that need played with.
Now for a chance to win the 2 Cutting Cafe files I used. All you need to do is leave a comment. I will draw a name Saturday morning.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas
I want to wish all of my readers a Very Merry Christmas! Thank you for sticking with me even when I am quiet. We have a lot going on this week, but I will be back with a creative post and a give away from Cutting Cafe.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Elizabeth Craft and Tombow
This week Tombow is partnering up with Elizabeth Craft Designs. I first learned of this company at CHA and I LOVE their stickers! They are open images that you color in. You can even remove the sticker after coloring in to leave a white border, but I liked the raised image on my card.
I colored the image with Dual Brush Tip Pens and adhered the layer with Mono Adhesive Permanent. We were sent so many lovely designs. For my card I chose Christmas Ornaments. These come in gold, silver and black.
The colors of pens I used were 847, 098, 993, 452, and blender.
The colors of pens I used were 847, 098, 993, 452, and blender.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Feel Better Soon
Rain, Rain, Go Away is the set the Cutting Cafe is showcasing this week. I was needing a card for one of my youth group girls who has been sick and in the hospital and I hope she likes this card.
If you would like to see more lovely designs with this digi stamp image, be sure to stop by the Cutting Cafe later Wed as Regina will have the rest of the DT's posts up.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Valentine Sneak Peek Blog Hop Day 2
Today I have THREE cards to show you. Ü I love the new OCL stamps. I'm going to have so much fun creating Valentine goodies this year.
I have created with stamp sets Smooth Sailing, Love Potion and Molla Cutie.
Smooth Sailing: This set is perfect for guys and gals! I created a paper bag gift card holder.
inside: (gift card fits into flap
Molla Cutie: It's hard to see, but I used Rock Star Red Sparkly Stuff on the hearts.
Love Potion: I also used Sparkly Stuff on the hearts
Be sure to click on the names of the sets to see the rest of the images in each set. AND if you enter the code "checkusout" you will receive 20% off your entire purchase! WOOHOO! Can't beat that!
Blog Candy & Drawing:
Prizes: 4 prize bundles - one full set and one single
You can leave comments on all blogs and on Facebook on Thursday & Friday to enter for a chance to win the blog candy prize bundles.
The blog candy will end on Friday, December 16th at MIDNIGHT Pacific time/3am Eastern.
On Saturday, OCL will randomly pick 5 comments/winners from the OCL Blog and the DT's blogs. Winners will be announced on Sunday or Monday on the OCL Blog and the OCL FB page.
ALSO... Don't forget about our "13th Day of Christmas" sale on the OCL Website.
Buy one in stock Christmas set in our CHRISTMAS category, and the second set (in that same category) is 50% off!
* You'll need to use the Coupon code ~ 13daychristmas
Promotion runs today through December 18, 2011.
Here is a list of all the players today and tomorrow. Have fun hopping around.
OCL Blog ~ http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com
Kendra Wietstock ~ http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Tecler ~ http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/search/ ... t%20Lounge
Tammie Edgerton ~ http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/
Broni Holcombe ~ http://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwat ... ft-lounge/
Debbie Fisher ~ http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/search/la ... t%20Lounge
Carolyn King ~ http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Barnett ~ http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/
Debbie Corbari ~ http://doodledesignsonline.com/
Lisa Eisner ~ http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Serrano ~ http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Amber Hillman ~ http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search ... t%20Lounge
Meredith Winston ~ http://www.papercanteen.com/
Joy Stagg ~ http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/search/label/OCL
Michelle Pearson ~ http://www.inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/
Dawn Barrett ~ http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Melissa Cash ~ http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Latrice Murphy ~ http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/searc ... t%20lounge
Deb Felts ~ http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
I have created with stamp sets Smooth Sailing, Love Potion and Molla Cutie.
Smooth Sailing: This set is perfect for guys and gals! I created a paper bag gift card holder.
inside: (gift card fits into flap
Molla Cutie: It's hard to see, but I used Rock Star Red Sparkly Stuff on the hearts.
Love Potion: I also used Sparkly Stuff on the hearts
Be sure to click on the names of the sets to see the rest of the images in each set. AND if you enter the code "checkusout" you will receive 20% off your entire purchase! WOOHOO! Can't beat that!
Blog Candy & Drawing:
Prizes: 4 prize bundles - one full set and one single
You can leave comments on all blogs and on Facebook on Thursday & Friday to enter for a chance to win the blog candy prize bundles.
The blog candy will end on Friday, December 16th at MIDNIGHT Pacific time/3am Eastern.
On Saturday, OCL will randomly pick 5 comments/winners from the OCL Blog and the DT's blogs. Winners will be announced on Sunday or Monday on the OCL Blog and the OCL FB page.
ALSO... Don't forget about our "13th Day of Christmas" sale on the OCL Website.
Buy one in stock Christmas set in our CHRISTMAS category, and the second set (in that same category) is 50% off!
* You'll need to use the Coupon code ~ 13daychristmas
Promotion runs today through December 18, 2011.
Here is a list of all the players today and tomorrow. Have fun hopping around.
OCL Blog ~ http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com
Kendra Wietstock ~ http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Tecler ~ http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/search/ ... t%20Lounge
Tammie Edgerton ~ http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/
Broni Holcombe ~ http://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwat ... ft-lounge/
Debbie Fisher ~ http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/search/la ... t%20Lounge
Carolyn King ~ http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Barnett ~ http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/
Debbie Corbari ~ http://doodledesignsonline.com/
Lisa Eisner ~ http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Serrano ~ http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Amber Hillman ~ http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search ... t%20Lounge
Meredith Winston ~ http://www.papercanteen.com/
Joy Stagg ~ http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/search/label/OCL
Michelle Pearson ~ http://www.inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/
Dawn Barrett ~ http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Melissa Cash ~ http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Latrice Murphy ~ http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/searc ... t%20lounge
Deb Felts ~ http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Valentine Sneak Peek Blog Hop
I know it's not even Christmas yet, but Our Craft Lounge has some wonderful new Valentine stamps sets that they are excited to share with you! This hop will be a 2 day hop with the DT showing you all of the new Valentine sets that are coming out.
Today, I am showing a sneak peek of Bug Hugs. This cute mini stamp set is perfect for making those school Valentine's or for any age. I created this card using Our Craft Lounge's Bug Hugs, My Mind's Eye paper, and Tombow's Dual Brush Pens. I added one of my crocheted flowers with a button center.
Today you will see projects made with Love in the Air, Every Heart Beat, Spilling Over, Mr. Knight?, and Bug Hugs.
Blog Candy & Drawing:
Prizes: 4 prize bundles - one full set and one single
You can leave comments on all blogs and on Facebook on Thursday & Friday to enter for a chance to win the blog candy prize bundles.
The blog candy will end on Friday, December 16th at MIDNIGHT Pacific time/3am Eastern.
On Saturday, OCL will randomly pick 5 comments/winners from the OCL Blog and the DT's blogs. Winners will be announced on Sunday or Monday on the OCL Blog and the OCL FB page.
Here is a list of all the players today and tomorrow. Have fun hopping around.
OCL Blog ~ http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com
Kendra Wietstock ~ http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Tecler ~ http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/search/ ... t%20Lounge
Tammie Edgerton ~ http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/
Broni Holcombe ~ http://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwat ... ft-lounge/
Debbie Fisher ~ http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/search/la ... t%20Lounge
Carolyn King ~ http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Lori Barnett ~ http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/
Debbie Corbari ~ http://doodledesignsonline.com/
Lisa Eisner ~ http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Serrano ~ http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Amber Hillman ~ http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search ... t%20Lounge
Meredith Winston ~ http://www.papercanteen.com/
Joy Stagg ~ http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/search/label/OCL
Michelle Pearson ~ http://www.inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/
Dawn Barrett ~ http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Melissa Cash ~ http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Latrice Murphy ~ http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/searc ... t%20lounge
Deb Felts ~ http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Today, I am showing a sneak peek of Bug Hugs. This cute mini stamp set is perfect for making those school Valentine's or for any age. I created this card using Our Craft Lounge's Bug Hugs, My Mind's Eye paper, and Tombow's Dual Brush Pens. I added one of my crocheted flowers with a button center.
Today you will see projects made with Love in the Air, Every Heart Beat, Spilling Over, Mr. Knight?, and Bug Hugs.
Blog Candy & Drawing:
Prizes: 4 prize bundles - one full set and one single
You can leave comments on all blogs and on Facebook on Thursday & Friday to enter for a chance to win the blog candy prize bundles.
The blog candy will end on Friday, December 16th at MIDNIGHT Pacific time/3am Eastern.
On Saturday, OCL will randomly pick 5 comments/winners from the OCL Blog and the DT's blogs. Winners will be announced on Sunday or Monday on the OCL Blog and the OCL FB page.
Here is a list of all the players today and tomorrow. Have fun hopping around.
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Dawn Barrett ~ http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Melissa Cash ~ http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
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Deb Felts ~ http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Gift that Keeps Giving
This is the other Tombow challenge I was telling you about that had me stumped. The only thing I could think of was organ donation and Sharron said "no" to that. Ü So it was back to the drawing board....what to do.
I came across these free printables and thought that this gift "keeps giving" (fresh breath for every mint) LOL! Well, it works doesn't it? Ü
For the front I wrapped cardstock around the Tic Tacs and used Tombow's Mono Adhesive Permanent. I colored the image with Dual Brush Tip Pens: 977, 856, 905, & 491. To make the polka dots on the hat and scarf, I made the dots with the glue pen and let it dry then colored the images. The glue acts as a resist and is fun to add designs to an otherwise plain image.
Here is the cute saying on the back:
I came across these free printables and thought that this gift "keeps giving" (fresh breath for every mint) LOL! Well, it works doesn't it? Ü
For the front I wrapped cardstock around the Tic Tacs and used Tombow's Mono Adhesive Permanent. I colored the image with Dual Brush Tip Pens: 977, 856, 905, & 491. To make the polka dots on the hat and scarf, I made the dots with the glue pen and let it dry then colored the images. The glue acts as a resist and is fun to add designs to an otherwise plain image.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Merry Shoebox Swap
I entered another of Carrie and Monica's Shoebox Swaps and again received a GREAT partner! Peggy Witter was my partner and it was fun getting to know her. Click on her name to go to her blog. We found we had so much in common and she even used to live in NE.
Here are the wonderful goodies that she sent me.
Thank you so much Peggy!
Here are the wonderful goodies that she sent me.
These YUMMY meringue mushrooms:
Homemade notepads which made me smile, because I sent her some too.
Lots of CHOCOLATE!!
and these yummy homemade peppermint marshmallows in this brown wax paper that I love!
Friday, December 9, 2011
BFB The Christmas Singing
I loved this book by Cindy Woodsmall and wanted to share a couple of links with you. The first is the first chapter in the book:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/69473983?access_key=key-rgtk38e2713pbbb4tc2
and the second a video trailer
http://bit.ly/vvg9mc
There is also a 30% off and free shipping on The Christmas Singing (and any other title) when you use promo code CHRISTMAS11 at checkout on WaterBrookMultnomah.com. The coupon code expires on December 20th, 2011.
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/69473983?access_key=key-rgtk38e2713pbbb4tc2
and the second a video trailer
http://bit.ly/vvg9mc
There is also a 30% off and free shipping on The Christmas Singing (and any other title) when you use promo code CHRISTMAS11 at checkout on WaterBrookMultnomah.com. The coupon code expires on December 20th, 2011.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Inky's Wrap It Up Blog Hop
Welcome to Inky’s
“Wrap It Up” Blog Hop! If you’ve come from Keri’s blog, you are in the right spot in the hop. If not be sure to start at Inky Antics blog and follow along so as not to miss out on some wonderful wrapping ideas. I used X1-0020 Gift Bag Template and 10450 Snow Girls cube to create this project, which you can find on this
page: http://www.inkyantics.com/december2011hop.htm
I stamped the bag template image onto my patterned paper and cut out. I used strong adhesive from Tombow to put the box together. These stamps are so nice because all you have to do is stamp, cut and fold on the lines provided in the stamped image. One tip: stamp in a color close to the color of your paper if you don't want the lines to show much.
This bag measures 3 3/8" x 5 1/8" x 1.5" deep when finished and you can fill it with all kinds of goodies. Of course chocolate is usually best. Ü
The blog hop starts today and ends on
Sunday, December 11th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT
members’ blog to view their projects and leave a comment for each designer. The
more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per
blog, please). Two people’s names will be drawn at random to receive a surprise
Inky prize pack. The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics (insert link) blog next Monday, so remember to
stop back and see if you’ve won.
Your next stop will be
Trudy’s blog.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
BFB The Pirate Queen
I tried something new and read an e-book. While I liked the book, I do NOT like having to sit in front of the computer to read a book! I don't own a Kindle, so it was the only way for me to read.
The Pirate Queen by Patricia Hickman was a very good book however. The story is about Saphora Warren who seems to have it all. She plans to run away and the very evening of her "escape", her husband comes home to tell her he is dying. The story is one that keeps you wanting to read more and is full of twists and turns.
The story is one of joy and sorry, hope and love and one I think you will enjoy.
I received this e-book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review
The Pirate Queen by Patricia Hickman was a very good book however. The story is about Saphora Warren who seems to have it all. She plans to run away and the very evening of her "escape", her husband comes home to tell her he is dying. The story is one that keeps you wanting to read more and is full of twists and turns.
The story is one of joy and sorry, hope and love and one I think you will enjoy.
I received this e-book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Recipe Card Challenge
Welcome to a new challenge week! This one had me stumped for the longest time (plus another one coming up, Sharron really keeps the DT on their toes Ü) and was suppose to be posted by last Thursday and I just didn't have a clue what to do until an e-mail I got Sunday with gift ideas. The challenge is a recipe card gift. I knew I could print cards from the internet, but was stumped by how to showcase Tombow products. Then Friday I received some goodies from Walnut Hollow to alter for CHA coming up and they sent me an extra goodie and it was perfect! I love how things come together like that. So, I bet you all want to know what it was huh? LOL!
I received an e-mail showing how to make these fun blocks of wood and using them for recipes, photos, whatever you can think of. PERFECT!!
There weren't really any instructions, but here is what I did. First I sanded the wood and spray painted with black (I was in a hurry to get this posted and spray paint is becoming my friend. Ü). It dried fast and I added another coat. Then I sanded the edges.
I cut some patterned paper a bit smaller than my wood size because I wanted a bit of the wood to show. I adhered the stripe to the flower using Mono Adhesive Permanent. Then VERY liberally add Mono Aqua Liquid Glue to your paper, you want adhesive ALL over the paper or it will bubble up when it dries.
Adhere the paper to the front of the wood piece and smooth it out and let dry. I added a clip thingy with 2 Power Tabs and that baby isn't going anywhere. I would have liked to have had a black one, but I didn't have one on hand and I live in the boonies, so I used the white one I had and added the ribbon so it wasn't so stark. Then just add your recipe card and you have a fun recipe card holder. (here is the link to where I printed the recipe cards, it is a free site)
This ended up being a perfect project because I needed a gift for next week for a gal who is getting married and these are her colors. I haven't decided if I'm going to give her the blank cards to use or ones with some of our favorite recipes. Maybe a mix of both.
I received an e-mail showing how to make these fun blocks of wood and using them for recipes, photos, whatever you can think of. PERFECT!!
There weren't really any instructions, but here is what I did. First I sanded the wood and spray painted with black (I was in a hurry to get this posted and spray paint is becoming my friend. Ü). It dried fast and I added another coat. Then I sanded the edges.
I cut some patterned paper a bit smaller than my wood size because I wanted a bit of the wood to show. I adhered the stripe to the flower using Mono Adhesive Permanent. Then VERY liberally add Mono Aqua Liquid Glue to your paper, you want adhesive ALL over the paper or it will bubble up when it dries.
Adhere the paper to the front of the wood piece and smooth it out and let dry. I added a clip thingy with 2 Power Tabs and that baby isn't going anywhere. I would have liked to have had a black one, but I didn't have one on hand and I live in the boonies, so I used the white one I had and added the ribbon so it wasn't so stark. Then just add your recipe card and you have a fun recipe card holder. (here is the link to where I printed the recipe cards, it is a free site)
This ended up being a perfect project because I needed a gift for next week for a gal who is getting married and these are her colors. I haven't decided if I'm going to give her the blank cards to use or ones with some of our favorite recipes. Maybe a mix of both.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
1st Snow
We are getting our first snow today and it is so pretty. I am so glad that I had already planned to spend the day inside, but had to go out early this morning and get a few pics for the December Daily I am working on. I will try to show you the page I create with my photos next week when I get them developed, but for now here are some pics I took while it was still a bit dark outside.
This is a trike of the boys that I had sitting out that I plan to decorate with for winter.
This is a trike of the boys that I had sitting out that I plan to decorate with for winter.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Caterpillar Cottage
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I have a couple more projects to show you using Inky Antics' 0797H Caterpillar Cottage. I think this image is so cute! My projects today show you how you can get totally different looks with one stamp just by changing the colors.
This first one is a card to look like a bug. Even though the name of the set is "Caterpillar...", I went with more of a ladybug look. Imagine the bee on top is a ladybug angel giving the caterpillar its wish.
This is a totally funky look. I colored the image (with colored pencils and Gamsol) to match the paper. Open this up and inside is a sticky note pad. Perfect to carry around in your purse.
I have a couple more projects to show you using Inky Antics' 0797H Caterpillar Cottage. I think this image is so cute! My projects today show you how you can get totally different looks with one stamp just by changing the colors.
This first one is a card to look like a bug. Even though the name of the set is "Caterpillar...", I went with more of a ladybug look. Imagine the bee on top is a ladybug angel giving the caterpillar its wish.
This is a totally funky look. I colored the image (with colored pencils and Gamsol) to match the paper. Open this up and inside is a sticky note pad. Perfect to carry around in your purse.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Two Penguins and a Reindeer
I have 2 more cute Our Craft Lounge penguins to show you and a reindeer notepad.
I LOVE these adorable penguins from Penguin Fun! This card also uses the tree from Under the Mistletoad and the sentiment from Merry Wishes. More Sugar Sparkly Fluff for the tree and penguin's hat. The snowflake paper is from Basic Grey.
For my next penguin project, I made a sticky note holder. This could sit by the phone or hang on the refrigerator. I also used the "snowballs for sale" image from Under the Mistletoad and Sugar Sparkly Fluff.
For my last project today, I created a notepad holder using Reindeer Games and sentiment from No Peeking. Papers from Basic Grey.
I LOVE these adorable penguins from Penguin Fun! This card also uses the tree from Under the Mistletoad and the sentiment from Merry Wishes. More Sugar Sparkly Fluff for the tree and penguin's hat. The snowflake paper is from Basic Grey.
For my next penguin project, I made a sticky note holder. This could sit by the phone or hang on the refrigerator. I also used the "snowballs for sale" image from Under the Mistletoad and Sugar Sparkly Fluff.
For my last project today, I created a notepad holder using Reindeer Games and sentiment from No Peeking. Papers from Basic Grey.
Merry Turtle
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Card using Inky Antics 0064G Waving Snow Turtle
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Fred She Said
I have another Emma the Skating Elf Christmas Planner that I made. I really like the colors in this one. I love how the Basic Grey papers match the precolored image perfectly!
My next FSS image is from I Love You This Much precolored digi set. The sentiment is from Our Craft Lounge's Tweet Winter Wishes.
My next FSS image is from I Love You This Much precolored digi set. The sentiment is from Our Craft Lounge's Tweet Winter Wishes.
Bug House Notepad
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I am a big note taker. I have a terrible memory and am always writing things down (usually on scraps of paper that I then lose from time to time). I decided to make some fun note pads for myself and others.
This size is 4.25" x 5.5". I cut computer paper and then cut cardstock for the front and back. I have a coil machine that I used to coil the top.
I stamped the image in black and then colored with Irojiten Pencils and Gamsol. I adhered the image to the front with Mono Adhesive Permanent.
I am a big note taker. I have a terrible memory and am always writing things down (usually on scraps of paper that I then lose from time to time). I decided to make some fun note pads for myself and others.
I stamped the image in black and then colored with Irojiten Pencils and Gamsol. I adhered the image to the front with Mono Adhesive Permanent.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Peppermint Candy Box
This week is going to be full of fun creations by the Cutting Cafe DT. Regina challenged us to create a Christmas Treat Box. I chose this Peppermint Candy Box template. Be sure to stop by the Cutting Cafe Blog on Wed to see all the other fun treat boxes the DT designed for this week's challenge.
I filled a cello bag with Strawberry Creme Savers and tied off with ribbon. I also added glitter around the pink of the candy pattern and around the circle edge. It's very pretty and sparkly in person.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Gift of Happiness
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Christmas card created with Inky Antics' Cube-0686 Hobby Girls Cube stamp.
Christmas card created with Inky Antics' Cube-0686 Hobby Girls Cube stamp.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Joy Snowman
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The challenge this week on Designed2Delight is to use your favorite snowman image. Debbie Standard is our hostess. We would love to have you play along with us.
I have a cute new image to show you from Designed2Delight. This image is called Joy Snowman and you can pick it up now in the D2D store. I colored it with markers and then mounted it onto red cardstock and then on a patchwork card using up some of my Basic Grey scraps.
Scroll down if you missed my Thanksgiving pics
The challenge this week on Designed2Delight is to use your favorite snowman image. Debbie Standard is our hostess. We would love to have you play along with us.
I have a cute new image to show you from Designed2Delight. This image is called Joy Snowman and you can pick it up now in the D2D store. I colored it with markers and then mounted it onto red cardstock and then on a patchwork card using up some of my Basic Grey scraps.
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