Live in the Present

You have got to LOVE this sentiment! Stamp is from Gourmet Rubber stamps. I am entered in their sketch challenge.

Happy Birthday

1.) Journaling boxes top middle are Simple Stories Generations 6 x 6 paper pad SS1801
2.) Background paper and middle strip is My Minds Eye Sunshine 6 x 6 paper pad MME030
3.) Happy B'day stamped on My Minds Eye Rosy 6 x 6 paper pad MME025
4.) Baker's Twine Primary WR033
All from Fall 2011 Memory Works catalog
Stamp is Inkadinkadoo

I am entered in the following:
Tuesday Morning sketches ~ sketch

Yes, this is another Christmas stamp

This is from The Wonder set by Penny Black. On the nut where the mouse is sleeping, there is a stocking hanging under where I put my heart, so Voila'...still using my Christmas stamps!

I'm still using my Christmas stamps

My husband gave me "The Wonder" stamp set from Penny Black, and I am still playing with it. They are Chistmas stamps but I am "tweaking" to fit Valentines.
I am entered in the following:
The Sweetest Thing ~ sketch

Top 2 Tuesday

Visit Card Cupids, and see how you can win this prize!

New Years Resolution's?

Do you make New Years Resolutions?
Do you set some goals for the upcoming year?

I would like to challenge you to share your beautiful handmade cards to brighten someone's day.

For the past year I have participated with Card Cupids.
We have sent cards cuddle packages to children going through chemo and radiation treatment.

Our January drive is to send Valentine cards, and goodie bags for 39 children in a homeless shelter.

There is also a Card Cupid challenge blog where you can win prizes!

Please visit Card Cupids, and make your New Years Resolution to send a Smile to a Child.

To help raise money for prizes, I am selling this used stamp set from The Angel Company for ONLY $7 ( 7 is a heavenly number ) and FREE shipping to the U.S.

Wonder and Joy

This little cutie is From Wonder and Joy stamp set from The Angel Company.
Paper is Pink Paislee.
I am entered in the following:
Crafty Ribbons challenge ~ sketch

House Mouse

If you love cute, then you love House Mouse.
Ths was a card that I am just finishing from a Copics class.
I think its perfect to send my friend who is in the hospital.

I am entered in the following:
Mojo Monday

Card Cupids Design Team

Starting January 2012 I will be on the Card Cupids Design Team.
Our January Drive is for Valentines for 39 children in a homeless shelter.
We also have the Card Cupids challenge Blog.
I hope you will participate and send in your cards, and other goodies to help bring a smile to a child.


So I tried to create a Valentine card with this cute little hedgehog that's a Penny Black Christmas stamp.
Paper is Heidi Grace, flowers are Prima.
So is my Valentine a...
Flimsy fake?
or a
Marvelous Make?

Merry Christmas

Tom and I enjoying Christmas with Dave and Bev.

WOW! check out Melissa's Blog...unBeLievAble giveaway!

Prizes include:
$150 Michaels Gift Card
Copic Air-brushing starter kit
Copic color swatch book
36 Copic Ciao marker set
Here's the Link

Penny Black "the Wonder" stamp

The darling hedgehog is Penny Black
The paper is Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas.
I am entered in the following:
Penny Black Saturday challenge ~ sketch

more Christmas cards

Christmas stamp is from The Angel Company stamped with StaZon Timber brown ink.
Paper is Bo Bunny Snowflakes.
Twine from My Minds Eye.
gold embellishment from floral dept. at Jo Ann's

I Love making Christmas cards

Christmas stamp is from The Angel Company stamped with StaZon Timber brown ink.
Paper is Bo Bunny Snowflakes.
Twine from My Minds Eye.
I am entered in the following:
Sarah Hurley challenge ~ Christmas

Building a Snowman

This darling bear is Teddy Bo. If you haven't heard of Teddy Bo...run, don't walk to their website. Their images are adorable!.
Paper is Bo Bunny.
I am entered in the following:
Teddy Bo Blog ~ A White Christmas
Crafty Emma ~ Bear

Blessed

Paper is My Minds Eye Lost and Found Sunshine 6 x 6 paper pad
"So Blessed" stamp set
Mary image is "Blessed Are" from The Stampsmith

I have a brand new unmounted "Blessed Are" image from The Stampsmith for $4, add $1.25 shipping in the U.S.
email me
Karen
kjseifert@comcast.net

I am entered in the following:
The Stampsmith ~ glitter sparkle and shine

Gift Bag

Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas

Card Cupids Winter Wishes Holiday Drive

Card Cupids is having a Winter Wishes Holiday Drive to provide toys for children in need.
My husband, Tom and I went to Walmart, and Tom had waaaaay to much fun in the toy dept! These toys are on the UPS sleigh to Card Cupids.

Christmas is about Giving.

Find an organization near to your heart, and
Be a Blessing.

Spirelli string art

I saw a beautiful card created by Carol Norby, and I knew I had to try this.
I used the "Sew Easy" fancy floss available from Memory Works, and a scalloped circle cut with my Spellbinders die.
Here is a link to a great tutorial.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am now up to 9 cards created with the Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas paper pad, and 6 cards using the "So Blessed" stamp set.
Love getting a band for my buck!
Happy Thanksgiving!