More Wedding Projects

SO I have been busy as usual working on things I cant show you until April.  But after I finished the part I can do now, I managed to start another project...

DD's Bouquet

When My DD's get married I search the internet frantically for deals and inspiration to help me come up with a theme to go with my child and the wedding colors...In the searching this time I came across some paper rose garlands that cost about 20+ $'s for a 6' length...very expensive when you are coming up with decorating a big hall. I decided I could make some garlands myself so I ordered floral tape and wire online...Love AFLORAL for this  I always get my flowers for bouquet, boutineers and corsages from them..and a few to mix in for centerpieces and decorating.  Their flowers are a high quality, real looking silks... However I have a hard time spending big bucks on flowers to decorate a whole room.  SO I prayed about it alot and one day I had inspiration...We have hung white lights on the ceiling before nice lighting effect but a little bland...My white light source moved away, but MY new light source had lights with green wires, and in my want to make the green light cording more acceptable my inspiration came...  make your own garlands with the green wired lights.  I ordered  bulk Purple tissue paper on Amazon from  Buttons, Bags and Bows ...I got colors to go with her bouquet.  I  start fiddling with dies and things to make the flowers...the tissues proved too thin..they cut well but did not work for what I had in mind. Ultimately I did the old grade school fan fold and tore it in half and then used floral tape to attach it around every other light.

My daughter saw me attaching flowers and said gee that looks great, where did that Idea come from?... you should do a blog post...since she has never made an observation like that before  I decided to do a post.  I plan to dress them up more but I have to go in stages because I cant be over working at the end. So for right now I am only doing one color per strand.   I will be making 8-10 strands, so if I want to  I might add some green tissue leaves or add some more flowers in a different shade of purple. So for this DIY mom I will have roughly 650' of garland with lights to use in decorating..for the same price as buying 1-6' unlighted piece... In May I promise to post a picture of the finished product decorating my DD reception.  I love when inspiration works in my favor!
Until later ...Happy Stamping!

PS ...I do plan on making a nice paper one for decorating some lattice that will be more visually close to peoples eyes...if  I manage to have enough time I will post them after I make them.

A&R Wedding Album

If anyone is really wondering why it took me so long to make something to post...its because I told myself in May I wouldn't make anything until this album was finished...it too k all summer for me to just want so desperately to have it off my back.  I am not sure why because it really didn't take to long to put together..its just I hate cropping and mating pictures...anyways this  will probably take the next few days to post. but here are pictures of the cover and the first few pages.

 

I'll Post a few more pages tomorrow.
The font is from Cricut Cartridge, Lyrical Letters.

I'm here

So I had a very busy summer. I didn't get many cards made and I was always making them at the last minute to get into the mail.  I finally have recovered from summer, and got most of my "Procrastinated Projects" cleaned up and organized around the house.  This last week I worked a lot on my DD's Wedding album my procrastinated Craft Project, but I cant post pictures until  when I get it delivered to her in Nov.! This week I hope to make a few cards I can actually post Pictures of, I am behind about 20 family Birthday Cards!  Thanks For Visiting! 
Until then ...Happy Stamping!

Hello Owen and My Sis's Late Birthday Card

So I have been busy the last few months...My DD had her baby a cute little Grandson isnt he the cutest...I made this card before I headed out of town, but never got it posted...never got it mailed for that matter either..Poor Sister has been waiting for weeks.
He came a few days sooner than expected.  I used Pretty in Pink, Kiwi Kiss, and Melon Mambo. I embossed with Cuttlebug Dots, and Victoria.

I used mySU Cupcake and Decorative Label and MS Arched Lattice punch.
The SU stamp sets are Eat Cake and Whimsical Words

I hope you enjoyed the pictures...Hoping to be caught up around the house soon, so I can have more crafting time.
Until Later (Hopefully Sooner) ... Happy Stamping!

"Keep Dreaming"

This week I had a fullfillment of a dream I had for my Children. My Daughter graduated from college with a degree in Mathmatics Education.  Her Husband also graduated in Latin American Studies. I am so proud of both of them.  What an accomplishment!  I mad ethem this card. I thought of using congratulations or Celebrate on th eCard but decided that Dream worked great.. because of the fullfillment of a Dream and the  Dreams yet to come in their life.

I hope they like the card. I used Pear Pizzazz, and Melon Mambo.  I havent got my Melon Mambo stamp pad yet, so, I sponged with Pink Passion, and Certainly Celery using the SU Decor stencil  set, "Faux Flowers". The ribbon is stash form th ewedding last June and I used the sentiment form fabulosr Phrases. I lov ethis style of card every time I make them. Hope you do to.
Until later...Happy Stamping!

Hello?! Anybody Out There

I have been pretty much out of touch I have been very very busy!
When I went on my little trip to UT my DD's Boyfriend proposed and they are getting married early in June. So what exactly have I done in the last 5 weeks. I made 400 of these announcements and got them in the mail. The name lable isnt attached in this picture it is actually mounted onthe opposite side of the card, 200 graduations for my other DD's High School Graduation Party, thankfully just Photoshopped. DD designed them I just had to print them and get them in envelops. 125 Graduation announcements to help out a friend whose DD is graduating also the two girls got together and designed it I just spent a day working on it to get it so it would print correctly. 100 Wedding announcements..also using Photoshop for another friends son who is getting married on a very low budget.
Made Flowers for my DD's wedding, with my florist friend who is a real genius. Created a photobook to use as a guest book for my Dd's Graduation. Printed up my other DD's Wedding pictures from Jan and some from DD last Dec. Yes they are gettingmarried quicker than they were born. I also printed up my other DD's Family pictures taken of there sweet new family that includes my little Grandson.
Traveled back out to UT to pick up my DD's from College and bring them home in time to meet my DD and her family that flew in between semsters, so DH, and the rest of the kids) could meet his Grandson. They stayed for a week and DD did all the Cuttlebugging. I have also wedding dress shopped, Bridal Accesorie shopped, and made Bridal shower invites.
I am on a regular roll but with Graduation and a wedding coming in less than 3 weeks( 1 week aoart) I have alot to finish up still.

I have also finished up the Floral center pieces and I am currently cutting vinyl for tiles being used on the tables, and sewing dresses for the sisters to wear...I have a few pictures to share and I will post more when the other projects get finished up...

Until Later Happy Stramping!

My Sons Cards

I have an almost 7year old son. He loves to use scissors and glue, I think because the only time he sees me use the stuff he thinks he has to make cards in order to use my stuff. This week he decided he wanted to make a card for his nephew. After finishing his card he asked me to take a picture, and that is what inspired me to make this post.

He gets to use stuff from the scrapbox box and some prefolded CS that I keep in a drawer and a glue stick and of course the stapler... Of course he decorated the back and front and we do not under any circumstances point out that he did it backwards.

After making the card he brought me something else he made for me....Isnt it the cutest.

Candy Giveaway

I was going to do this post yesterday, but the day got away from me starting at 7am. Today has been much nicer and I am very happy about that. I just wanted to post a picture of the Album and inserts I bought on Sat. I am so happy with it. It was the perfect find for my DD's wedding album. If you go back and look at runners and such you can see and compare.

Since I never posted what I was giving away as blog candy I thought I would keep with the mystery so Karen can have a surprise to open at the end of the week. Here is just a little teaser picture!! There is a card tucked away in there that I made in Feb... I will be mailing it tomorrow! Keep a look outfor it Karen, and Thanks again for participating!

Until Later...Happy Stamping!

HEY, HEY, HEY, Blog Candy Players

I figure my blog candy will be awarded on Monday...My dear friend called, she does taxes and is very busy usually until April, SHe wants to go to the LSS. We never do anything until April usually rhus time of year..She has been having a rough few months..so it wouldnt be right to not go spend a day helping her get away from the world if you know what I mean,, and it wouldnt be right to go to this LSS and not get something! Its a huge store and carries everything ...so tomorrow morning I will be going with her to do some shopping...I figure I will probably buy something. She always feels bad when she spends more than I do, which is usually always! I also have some money burning a hole in my pocket from selling my little cricut & jukebox. Hoq can I not buy something! We will see...but I thought I would let you know.

I did start a project to post today...some jars filled with chocolates..I was going to cut vinyl for them...I misread the screen on my Gypsy, actually miscounted and put the vinyl an inch higher than I should have. Then I just ran out of time to get them finsihed. I was making them for friends that were coming for lunch.
I planned this lunch about a month ago..daye got changed etc...

We had an enjoyable time, and they did go home with jars of chocolate. This is why I have spent more time cleaning than creating...now my house is clean so I think I will create tonight.

I have a baby gift bag to do for my friends DD. I'll it at midnight, if I get it made!

Until Later...Happy Stamping!

P.S. Karen M you might want to email me your address, because It looks like you might have guessed the exact date...I tried clicking your ID for a blog or email but no luck. Looks like you might have guessed the very day..I will know for sure when I get home tomorrow...

OH BOY!

I got a great big Basket of treats from my Secret Cricut Sister! It was so fun opening it last night at 9pm. The basket was so big and so stuffed of great stuff to add to my SOS Stash...(me rubbing my hands together). The first thing I noticed was all the huck towels wrapping everything up they had a letter J embroidered on them...I am going to enjoy using them.

Second, I noticed the tons of ribbon tied to the handle looking so pretty, cant wait to use some of them. Here is a Picture so you can see also...


My Friend made the cutest CD tied together with Ribbon, There were Butterflies cut out and Butterflies with notes on them tucked through out the basket. Loved the butterflies so cleaver to do it that way.

I got some pretty cool stuff. So I took another Picture.

I goofed though when I resized the images to go on an SCS post; I forgot to save the originals and so these images are quite small...sorry!
I got a clear stamp set with little sentiments on them. Flower gemstones, Clear gemstones, Pearls and metal dots, Gold glimmer mist and a mini Mister, Square rhinestone brads, MS glitter, K&i ribbon pack, Uni gel Metalic Pens, and a Paper Piercer, Dots glue runners, A kit to make up more CD cover things...a CD tin, a MS paper punch that punches anywhere, and according t the package cut through heavy chip board and tin cant wait to try that, and a box of Herbal Teas.
I am telling you My Secret Cricut Sister out did herself sending me a great gift to help kick off Summer. Thanks Diana your the best...I so appreciate it!

Until Later ... Happy Stamping!

6th Birthday Safari Party

I have been terribly busy the past few weeks but I have few post to type up and pictures to upload hopefully they will get done before I head out of town so you'll have some new things to look at..

Just for fun for today I though I would show the Party things I did. DS#2 had his 6th Bday Party today with his friends at school. We invited 7 people and 3 came..I think the morning school day time might have had something to do with it, but we still had fun and I personally enjoyed the smaller group. A week ago I stamped some invitations can you believe I didnt take a picture of them...UGH I used an Autumn leaves monkey hanging down.. They were really cute I had one extra that I RAKed to someone I am going to see if I can get the image emailed to me...if I get it it will be posted here...They were very simple because I had to make 8 of them...I used My Cuttlebug on them. I realized after making 8 I only needed 7 because I had to have supplies for my DS also...so I used the extra to make a RAK for my friend, This is the card I made for my friend. It is a bit different, but the Monkey and Green Strip matted with Brown are the same...I did use the yellow but only on the bottom half of the card and I embossed it with Floral Screen to look more "Junglelike".

I made gift bags to hold the hotwheels cars playdough and other fun party stuff in. I picked up some white lunch bags at Wal-Mart and Stamped them using Wild About You. I used Always Artichoke, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Ballet Blue and Going Grey. I made the tag using SSCS and White CS and Stamped the image with Basic Black. MY DD said they came out really cute. The Ribbon yes left over Wedding ribbon!, more stash being used up!

For party games I used my cricut and cut out some simple Shapes. After putting mask together the kids. First went Bowling for monkey's....I used brown a Mustard yello CS from Value Packs to make the monkeys and adhered them to empty water bottles with two glue dots...

Second we went to try to get Animals with little frisbees the kids stood ont he stairs and threw trying to get the frisbees into one of the cans, either an Elephant, Lion, Tiger , Zebra or Giraffe.

I used Animal Kingdom and a charcoal pencil to add some hightlights, and White Gel pen to color the tusk.

The last game we fed clothes pins to an Alligator. The kids really liked the games and played them over and over. I cut jsut the alligator head and stuck it to the side of a vase I had.

I have a few other projects I have made that I hope to get scheduled to post inthe next few days. For now I am glad to have the Birthday Party over.

I will be really glad when I am done scannign my pictures..It takes alot of time to get them all digitallized. I really think it will be worth it though.

Until Later ... Happy Stamping!

I've Been Tagged

I usually dont do tagging for one..I am alwasy too busy to get it done...Right now is no exception...I think Michelle Just noticed I hadn't Posted in awhile and thought it would be a good time to tag me. She has directions for tagging in her blog.....Go take a look!

Seven interesting or fun facts about myself...

1. My DD#2 is getting married in Dec. First DD to get married...Everyone tells me it will happen quickly now for the other 6...Sheesh I hope not ...Its way too much work.

2. I love to bake...I love the smells and of course eating my creations.

3. I have a lot of kids which keep me busy (no secret there, Kids and Busy seem to go together)

4. I wish I had more time in the day..I'ld like to pursue making/creating Blog Skins!

5. I have been busy making Wedding Invites 400, and it is taking a lot of my time thus no post.

6. I will have a post in a few weeks I made some items that are postable but I cant post them until the recipeant gets to open them!

7. I love biographies and Biographical sketches...possibly becasue I do Genealogy research and love to read stories about peoples lives...More people should write Journals...Their Descendants will love them for it.

I hope I was interesting enough.
I really dont know who I should tag.

I will pick a few people and add them later. I need to get DS to the bus!

Okay adding the first few

1 Shari My friend and SU Demo...Bits and Pieces!
2 Deb a friend with a new blog so worth checking out...With a Stamp and a Song!
3 Robyn my cricut friend love looking at her blog It's wonderful...The Pink Stamper!
4 Silvia, love her blog.. she tagged me once and I never got it done. sorry. MabieStampin!
5. Connie, Love her blog, dont get to it enough, Its really nice... McStampin'...!
Okay I'll try to do a few more later
6. Shell: I love the cute alterable stuff she makes and the way she uses the Software with her Cricut is so great..plus its her Birthday so Pop over there and say Happy Birthday! Shell's Stuff!
7. Gina: my SIL,She's got a great little store and a fun Blog when she gets a chance to post she's busy like me....Crop & Stick 2!

Oopses!

Well I haven't blogged for a whole week. I have made a few cards, but I put them in the mail, and I forgot to take pictures of them before I sealed the envelope, DUH! I think that pretty much describes how my week has been going(went). I also started another card, but I got to a spot where I can't figure out how to finish it. I think I had a creative block, Ever had one of those? I get up and go clean something rather than stare at it. My Junk drawer, My fridge and stove have been cleaned because if it, I think they really need it..

I am also suffering from too many children, they all have things they need, and they never tell you at the same time. I live 20 minutes from town, so I like to run all my errands at once. It seems my children are suffering from I forgotitis and I have had to make a lot of little round trips this week.

Yyes these are the bunch of excuses why I havent posted. I just didnt realize that it had been a whole week until tonight, I was thinking 5 days. My time flies when you are having fun. (wink)

My laundry is done and my messes are clean except maybe my craft room. I am going to go finish that card tonight. I like what I have so far it just needs one more thing. I also have a great idea for the sketch this week. There is no reason I can't blog and create tomorrow.

I am so sorry to keep you all waiting, but this next week should be more productive.

Until Tomorrow ... Happy Stamping!

Info You might want to know

I may or may not make a post tomorrow. It is getting late and I am trying to get things done. I am having a small surgery done on my finger tip around 10. I dont think I will be posting for a few days, unless my finger is in less pain after the surgery than it is now. I think it will need a few days of recovery. Luckily it is on my left hand. If I get my cards done tonight I will make a post before I leave in the morning. The next few days I have some swaps to share, but I will only hen peck a bit of words out so I hope you'll understand.

Until later... Happy Stamping!

hello again, I will post a card tonight!

In my spare time I have been working on a card. problem is my spare time has been very limited, and my nephew is sleeping in my craft room. I hope to get it posted tonight or tomorrow. I might have to post it so you can help me with my dilema what do I stamp on it?
I tell ya sometimes the idea flows backwards, either that or I am way out of practice.

Maybe next year I'll have to offer the blog candy for the whole month so I have time to clean up vacation and get ready for school, or make some post up that I can post later and not feel so bad that I am leaving everyone hanging. My DH 50th Birthday went well and my little nieces b-day party also. I am glad everything is caught up, and the dishwasher is getting installed tonight or tomorrow morning. Yeah!
Untill Later ... Happy Stamping!

Last night I went in my craftroom and looked around and thought yuck, the events of the last few days have sucked out my creativity, too long a story to tell, took an hour and a half to relate it on the phone to my friend. Lets just say I was too tired and stressed to have to deal with everything I have had to deal with the last 5 days. Right now I feel a ton better, so tonight while my DH works on installing my new Dishwasher, maybe I can create something with the new stamps that arrived right before I went on vacation. At least I got them assembled

Well until later ...Happy Stamping!

I am home

I just thought I would let you know I was back.
I have had a problem with my computer since Saturday and I have spent hours Since then trying to get a post done. I was having a problem with internet explorer. Finally after days of downloading patches and updates etc.. I wm able to post a comment. Yeah.

The trip was fun and went by way too fast. Since I have been home it has been Crazy. I am still catching up putting things away and doing Laundry. Piles of dusty dirty laundry, Ugh... (Little boys love to play in the mountain dirt....) I am trying to get caught up so I have time to make some cards.

I am under a ton of stress For reasons I am not going to mention, and I need to get my children ready for school. I have two more School open houses this week, and my DH turns fifty this week also. It will be a crazy stressful week. I do need some Stamping play time. I told my DH that I needed a vacation. Camping for the most part of 3 weeks and driving for the other does not make for a restful vacation for mom. And the clean up put away stuff is unbelievable.

I did get some swaps back so I will try to make up a post or two this week with them.
I will also post the Blog candy after midnight, arent you glad I was able to fix my computer. I was really stressing about that, so was DD #4 because I havent even been able to get her tuition paid. I am so glad I found the fix I needed. I need to go number the post so I can get a winner picked at midnight. If you havent commented yet today I will check back one more time before I post. Good luck everybody and thanks for putting up with my absence.

Until Later... Happy Stamping! I can't wait to have some stamp time ;).