Pink Elephant and Cupcake Cake Challenge

Pink Elephant Sketch


Colors: Pretty in Pink and Old Olive
Stamps: Natural Silhouettes and Brocade Basics
Tools: Cuttlebug, Heating tool, Scallop punch, Small hole punch


Cupcake Challenge Sketch




Colors: Real Red and Tempting Turquiose
Tools: Crop-a-dile, Cuttlebug, heating tool
Accessories: Jumbo eyelets, glitter

Whew! So I made both these cards in one night and boy am I tired...but now I am off to do my paper routes at 2:00am! Thank God I won't be working after the 15th of March! Yipee!

Happy Birthday Mary Jane....

Happy Birthday Mary Jane!!!!! I love you!!!

I am gonna make you a card and a scarf, with a few little surprises! I actually made that very colorful scarf for you, however, I don't think it is really you...so, I am gonna try again, being more simplistic...here is a sneak peek of the colors...



I hope it turns out right! I promise to also come to your house very soon and make you French Dip sandwiches and we could watch Gone with the Wind! Or you and your hubby can have that so long needed break and stay away for a night! But you better put in some quality time with me too! Clyde wants to come to, so we may have to plan it over Spring Break...just remember, good things come to those that wait! Love you much girl!!!

It feels like forever...

since I've posted! I am sorry it's been awhile...it seems like all I post are cards and scarves...since I haven't made much of either lately there's been nothing to post. I am in a time of transition right now! My last day of work is the 15th of March! Yeah!!!! So soon after that, I am sure I will be posting like crazy, but then again maybe not! I have no idea what will consume my days when I become a stay at home mom. I mean, I have some idea... I just might go crazy cleaning my house! Seeing all the neglected spots which were unseen to these tired eyes! My hopes and expectations are realistic, I think! I'm sure all you veteran moms out there are probably laughing at me, tee hee! It honestly won't be that bad for me, because I have 1 kid and he goes to school, but I do want another foster child or maybe my own (God willing) or both! I just felt this was the direction God was leading our family and I am scared, terrified and excited! I wrote in a previous post that God was telling me to let go and lose control and this was the big part of it! I relied on my own ability to earn money, instead of relying on Him! So here goes...I am jumping off and letting Him catch me and lead me! Go Big Jesus! "For those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and will not faint!" Isaiah 40:31

The Pink Elephant Challenge #2

Stamps: SU! Sincere Salutations and Pretty Peony
Colors: Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss and More Mustard
Tools: Top Note Die, Cuttlebug folder (not sure of the name), Tom Bow Glue, Heating tool
Accessories: Hodgepodge hardware, Pearl Brad, glitter and Designer paper

I had a lot of fun making this card, although I am covered in glitter and it took longer than expected...however, I am happy with the result. It probably would have made a good Mother's day card, had I not put the other salutation up there.

Welcome Baby, Dungan!

I made this for a friend whose having a baby soon! I attached this card to their gift...

Stamp sets: SU! I'm here and Short and sweet sayings
Colors: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amyethist and Kiwi Kiss
Tools: Cuttle bug, Scallop Punch, 2 different sized oval punches, heat tool, crop-a-dile and a small hole (sorry, don't know the size)
Accessories: Ribbon and eyelets

I versa marked the feet, but in these pics you can't tell. I love to make things stand out with embossing!

Stuff...

Or should I say...scarves! I made these two scarves for friends. I also made a baby blue one for a friend that turned out pretty, but I forgot to take a picture! Oops! The scarf of many colors turned out to be a little more colorful than I intended. I was going to make it just green and pink, but like Clyde's scarf, I forgot I needed two of the same color to make it look good and full. So I used a fuzzy yarn that had many colors in it and it drowned out the pretty pink and green. The scarf on the right is for my friend Lori, and I used black yarn with charcoal eyelash yarn. I love, love, love the eyelash yarn! It feels sooo good! Needless to say, I love the Nifty Knitter! So far I have made 6 scarves. My sis-in-law is going to a craft show and she's going to let me throw some scarves in with their stuff! Who knows I may be able to make a little money, doing something I love!

My Valentines cards...

Marky B.'s card




Clyde B.'s card

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Hope everyone has a Happy Valentines day! I have a card made for my man and hope to have one made for the little guy, but shew, it's 5:34AM and I am ready for some sleep! My camera has been messing up but I hope to post some stuff soon. Like after I wake up! :) Bye ya'll!

I just something great and was inspired by it! Go check out Suzanna's Sketchbook and read her incredible entry!

The Pink Elephant Challenge

I actually made this card bigger than my normal envelope size and I really like it...what do you think?

Colors: Pretty in pink, black and white
Accessories: Eyelets, Versa Mark, Designer Paper and ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, Crop-a-dile, Ribbon punch, Heating tool, and Circle punches

Happy 13th Birthday, Clyde!!!

Wow! We have had Clyde for 1 year and 4 months...who would have thought! We have had some challenges with our foster son, but there has been more ups than downs. We look forward to seeing what type of man he's going to become. We look to the Lord for guidance and wisdom and hope we are doing right by him! We love you, Clyde! Have a very blessed birthday!

Happy Birthday Marky B.!!!

I made this card for my sweet, wonderful, Godly, awesome husband!!! He has been such a support to me in our 9 years of marriage and I thank God for him most of the time. :) I hope you have an awesome day baby!!!! xxxxooooxxxxxoooo

P.S. I am gonna put this in Lori's Color Challenge 3, if it's not too late.

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Nothin' New...

There's really not much going on this week...now starting this weekend is a different story! Two birthdays to celebrate, life group (Monday), Stamp Club (Tuesday), Church (Wednesday), Sexual Abuse Training-6hrs. long YikeS! (Thursday), Clean Church (Friday)...whew! I hope I will be able to do some card challenges this week while I have somewhat of a break...we'll see! I posted some of the challenges in the sideline so I could be motivated...think, think, think...I have had such a brain fart when it comes to making cards lately and I got a great Valentine Bundle...help me Lord!

GGGOOOOOOO.....

I have to admit....I am not a football fan except for once a year, Super Bowl Sunday! But I am a typical woman right? The best part of the Super Bowl are the commercials to see and junk food to eat! Speaking of...I need to go make some Guacamole! Hope everyone has a great Super Bowl Sunday!

Picture by Photobucket

Here's what I'm gonna do...

Take Tina's suggestion and just let him call his buddies. They are going to go play about 2 hours of lazer tag and have some cake and ice cream...it probably would be faux pau to hand out invitations for a soon to be shaving teen...thanks Tina! I just hope he gets all the details right...

Have you ever felt...

...like you are making the same card over and over again? I feel like I am in a creative rut and can't get out...This is an invite to Clyde's birthday party, but I am wondering if it's too blah...I wanted to color the dog, but it wouldn't look good because it's dry embossed. If you have any suggestions on how to perk this thing up, please help!!!! I'm in a funk... Is this too young for a 13 year old's party? I am semi-new at this parenting stuff... This was supposed to serve as the Color Throwdown Challenge as well, but I am not sure I want to display this one for a challenge.

Pitter Patter of Jakey feet...

Thump, thump, squeak...thump, thump, bump, squeak...squeak, squeak...thump...These are my little pitter patter of feet!!! Jake is going crazy again...I only wish I had video to record his fits of random running! Or his very loud snoring! He's seriously worse than Mark... Jake and the squeaky toy! He goes on like this for several minutes! Then crash!

Oh My Gosh! I just saw this above picture and the one to the side...he's getting sooo big! :(

I can't decide....

With Bunny....



Or without Bunny? Is it too busy with the bunny?




Or is it too plain without it?

This card is for a couple in our church that adopted from Vietnam...I hope I can adopt a girl from Guatamala or Belize one day...Please help me with this decision...bunny or no bunny...

A thank you from Lori....

Lori gave me this beautiful card along with a flower daisy sizzix die cut for helping with her surprise birthday party! I can't wait to use this die cut!

Clyde's scarf...

The Nifty Knitter has struck again...His school mascot is the Yellow Jackets, however, their colors are orange and black! Isn't that funny? I was wanting to make half black and half orange, but I needed 2 rolls of each color to make it thick and didn't have it...I will do it one day. Half one color and half another...

I want to thank you all for your continued prayers...I need them and covet them!!! Smootches!