Before you sleep...

No frills but effective.... I think.


Finished Card Size: 5.5 x 4.25
Stamps: Before you Sleep (Stampendous), Solid Flowers (Stamp Oasis), pray for each other(Biblical Impressions)
Card Stock: White card stock(Georgia Pacific), Chocolate Chip (SU),
Printed paper: not sure
Ink: Basic Brown (SU)
Other: Ticket Punch

Staci, do you remember this stamp?? Staci bought this flower for me on sale somewhere, I think. I know it was several years ago. I hadn't really used it before today. I don't do much with solid stamps, but I'm trying to branch out.

I've had a lot on my mind these past couple of days. I don't know why the rememberance of the those who died because of the terrorist attacks seemed more significant this year. I guess it is because I'm already going thru an emotional time, just like I was six years ago. Then, I was just about to turn 39. That was a tough birthday for me. And, although I did not know anyone personally who lost loved ones, I agonized just like the rest of the country over fellow Americans who were hurting. Honestly, I was changed by the event. It was a turning point for the way I parent. I began to deliberately enjoy my kids more. I think it changed things in my marriage too.

I'm sleepy and it's dark. Otherwise I would take a picture of a card I wanted to show you. It will remind you of scenes all across America in the days and weeks after 9*11*2001.
In the meantime, say a prayer for those Americans who lost a loved one and who hurt a little more than the most of us at this time of year.
See you in the morning...
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Forgot to mention, my son had a sinus infection and an ear infection. A couple of doses of antibiotic each day and a little R&V ( rest and video games) and he's as good as new.

Wishing You Joy

This card is for my friend, Jackie, who is expecting her second child. That first baby has brought so much joy into their lives. I hope this second boy is as happy and easy going as his big brother.

I love the "wishing you joy" sentiment. and I really like this handwriting. It is the best dollar I ever spent.

Stamps: Nesting Bird (Savvy Stamps ), wishing you joy(Michael's 1 dollar stamp)

Printed Paper: Watercolor Block (Provo Craft)

Ink:Brilliance Graphite Black( Tsukenko), Lavender Lace, I think(SU)

Coloring Medium:Prismacolor Pencils

Other: Ticket Corner Punch (SU) Flowers (Prima) Large Brads

I received this image in an image swap. I was excited to see it at the Stampbuzz, because now I can get one for myself. Which reminds me, I need to add it to my order

I have so much to do, that I don't know where to start. Normally I would start at the top and work my way downstairs, but I think I am going to start in the Card Castle this time and work my way up. I am anxious to show you my new space. I am trying to sort things as I move them into the room. Eventually, whatever doesn't fit in the room is going "bye bye" I am actually trying to condense things from two spaces into the one. I used to have storage in the basement and I worked on the first floor. I didn't see a lot of my collection, because it was down there. Now I'm forcing myself to get rid of old stuff. The stamp drawers are organized now, but I need to make new labels for them.

Am I the only one who had tons of images stamped (and sometimes colored or painted)? I don't think I need to keep them all. I always stamp more than I need. I color a couple( or a few) and then pick the one I like best for the card. Now I'm stuck with too much. Any suggestions???

Choosing Joy! Jacki

Poppies

Good Morning! I think I am going to take the morning off from everything. I wish it were raining, so that it would feel more like a morning to sleep in. Sleeping in for me doesn't really mean sleeping in, I still have to get up with the kids. We are definitely in the home stretch now. There are only three more days of school counting today. We have one more major thing to conquer before the big move. ...and then there are all the little things that pop up, and oh by the way the kids will be here all day too.... So I decided to give my self the morning off, while I still can. Oh shoot, I can't do that! I just remembered something ...

Let me tell you about this card before I go. I frequently make cards that can be used as is, or a sentiment can be added later if necessary. This is one of those.

Here is another card made with Asela's stamps from the Cat Dancing Design line of Cornish Heritage Farms Stamps.

Stamps: Poppies (Cornish Heritage) ,

Printed Paper: Pallet O Prints (SU)

Cardstock: Purple(Marco Paper),White card(Georgia Pacific)

Ink:Brilliance Graphite Black( Tsukenko)

Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Ribbon, Ticket Corner(SU)

More Daisy Jar cards

Good Sunday to you! The parties are over, the company is gone :(. Another busy week, but somewhat less busy than the last two.

Here are a couple cards made with a new favorite stamp.


Daisy Jar Happy Birthday

My Prismacolor pencils told me they needed a break, so I broke out the watercolor pencils for this one. The colors don't show up too good in this picture. I abandoned watercoloring a while ago, so I need lots of practice. I'll take my wc pencils with me on the move and I should have plenty of practice time before I totally unpack my new office. I will definitely paint the walls and the probably floor too before I unpack. The room was designed as a possible storage room so the floor is going to be concrete. I think I'm going to paint it and use throw rugs.

Stamps: Daisy Jar (Cornish Heritage) , happy birthday(Stampola)
Printed Paper: Pallet O Prints (SU)
Cardstock: Cranberry (Provo Craft), White card(Georgia Pacific)
Ink:Brilliance Graphite Black( Tsukenko)
Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Ribbon, Word Window Punch(SU), Ticket Corner(SU), Notched Corner(SU), Mini Flower( All Night Media)



Any Occasion Daisy Jar
Stamps: Daisy Jar (Cornish Heritage), Swirls (Hero Arts)
Cardstock:Cool Caribbean (SU), Purple (I don't remember) Black(Memories Forever)White card(Georgia Pacific)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black( Tsukenko) Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Ribbon, Ticket corner Punch(SU)

Another episode of "As the Big Shot Turns"

ETA: My title comes from a suggestion by Trish a while back. A few months ago I was on a serious embossing with my Big Shot kick.

I updated my gallery yesterday afternoon. It's funny how easily I am distracted. There was a post on the Gingerwood stamping board this afternoon that made me think of my gallery, so I dropped what I was doing and updated it. A couple days ago, I was making that Pig in Chocolate card and almost finished, I decided that I needed to touch up the colors with my Prismacolor pencils. I usually color in my bedroom to relax at night where the lighting isn't great. The pencil I needed wasn't sharp enough, so I spent the next hour and a half sharpening all my pencils. ( Yes, I probably have too many.)

Anyway, I am in the middle of a cardmaking marathon and I really should be cleaning the house. I've made a lot of cards yesterday, but I think I'll show you you this one because it's been a long time since I embossed something. I was surprised that I still know now!

About the card: The background was embossed with the "Thanks" Cuttlebug embossing folder. The Tulip image was stamped with Brilliance and colored with Prismacolors. I also used the word window, the tag, and ticket punches. The only other accessory on this card is Bazzill buttons.

Back to the chatter:

Moving our first born out of the dorm wasn't the worst thing that ever happened to me, although it took a lot longer than I expected. We discovered that we have different definitions of "I'm ready" and "I'm packed". ;) We got her moved back in one trip!

I think this is open house weekend in our neighborhood so my goal is make sure the house gets to be picture perfect by this afternoon. Cleaning is going to throw a major monkey wrench into my cardmaking marathon. I made 9 or 10 yesterday and so far one this morning. I know things are going to get busy and there will be less cardmaking in the coming weeks, so I'll save them for another day...

Have a blessed day!