My Friday, YEAH!!!!!!!!

It has been a busy week for me. Today at work it is my Friday, I'm very happy. Also tomorrow I'm off to go visit Lorie for the day. I'm hoping for great weather so we can go to the park and hang out. Spokane is very beautiful place to visit.

So, I decided to do another card. Again not what I was thinking when I started but it turned out good. As for you "old timers" I truly am just getting lucky.

This next week will be mostly the cards from the swap, photos from Whitworth college, and a few notes. And Lorie will post next Saturday, so expect a spectacular card or two.

Thanks for being a kind audience this past week. I look forward to our chats this coming week. I'm talk at you Monday when I return.

It's Friday...It's Friday!

All you stampers, if you have been reading this blog for long, Fridays are GREAT! First last card for this week, Lorie is one day closer to being done, I'm one day closer to seeing Lorie, and today it is suppose to rain.

I did not start with this idea for the card but it turned out ok. I was planning a heart/sweatheart style card, but yellow is my favorite color so presto here it is.

Lorie told me to tell you I was able to read her stampin update before she could. She was really not happy, but laughed pretty hard.

All of you have a great weekend and I may post tomorrow but it will depend on work. Again have a safe weekend.

New Day, New Idea, New Card

Good Morning, afternoon or evening! Who said that you can't relax in style? I took a few ideas from those who wrote in and thought this might help. I should have added pearls. I really enjoy the Bella stamps. They are Lorie's favorite, so I thought I would give them a try. After protecting the campus all night, I did a quick card and off to bed I go. Enjoy and no copying, OK maybe a few copies are good. Besides there is no better flattery than a copy cat. Have a great day. Oh, Lorie is doing very well, learning lots, and reading more than she would like. All said and done she is doing great. I so appreciate her and miss her tremendously. Off to do errands then to bed.

Third Card Ever

For all you super stampers, here is my third card ever. Also it is a tribute to all the single parents and those of you who do everything. Lorie takes care of so much here I wanted her to know this is how I view her. She is a true SUPER mom, wife...place anything in there and it fits Lorie. Also if you were to ask me the recipe I have no idea. Have a great day, and watch for the next post.

Todd's In The House

Hello all you blog watchers! Lorie is off to school and I have been neglecting you, sorry. So, she made it no probably on Sunday. OK, I did not stop to ask for directions one time, but no accident so no foul, right.

The place where Lorie is staying is new this year. Her room was only lived in by one student. It is very nice. Whitworth calls the rooms pods. It is a small living space that is shared along with a bathroom. The bathroom is huge though. It has two stalls, showers, and sinks plus storage shelves. The rooms have two of everything, meaning beds, desks, closets, and dressers. Lorie was not happy with no mirrors in the rooms. Can you believe it no mirror! How do they expect you to admire yourself? I'll get photos and post probably next week.

Class is going good. Lorie is learning lots, but she does miss all of you, stamping, and us. Well at least she misses the dogs and boys.

Update here: If you were involved with the swap, they are in the mail. I REALLY loved all of them lots. I had a hard time trying to figure out only one winner. And congrats to the winner.

The boys and I have undertaken a few projects while Lorie is away. We stripped the fence and will try to stain it over the next few days. I sealed the driveway. And a few other surprises for Lorie, so I can't say now.

I promise to have a new card that I made myself to post tomorrow. Keep watching, and I'll update you as Lorie advises me. Bye, and good stamping!!!!!!

It is graduation time.

Yep, graduation time is upon us and probably pretty close to being over. As some of you may know I was chosen as a guest designer for Paper Pretties for the month of May. It was really exciting to design a couple of cards that were to be named card of the week. I knew as soon as I saw Diplomabella that she wouldn't be wearing any plain 'ole gown. I mean, come on, Bella being boring...oh, no! Anyway, with the first card I made I paper pieced her gown with the background paper, added some ruby red and cameo coral to it and a lot of glitter and bam! She was ready to go. The second card was made using the Cuttleburg folder called 'You' (I think 'cuz I can't find it right now...did I tell you my stamping area is a mess?). I put Bella in a cameo coral gown I used my Stickles to highlight the 'you' on the bottom. Honestly, I like them both a lot.

Oh, and I got fun mail yesterday! One...there was no bills...woohoo! Two...I got an Angel Tag. Heidi sent me a very nice card made with Simply Said. I love the muted colors and friendship theme of this card. The saying in blue is just a triangle for the cut corner. Isn't that neat? I don't know why I don't ever think of things like that!? Thanks so much Heidi!

Well, I don't want to stop typing but I must go. The kids will be up soon and I did want to get at least a little reading done this morning before church.

Don't forget that a week from today is Father's Day (6-17). Take some time to stamp a card for your DH and tell him how much you appreciate the great job he does with the kids. It is amazing how it feels to be affirmed by your spouse.

I know Todd will take great care of you guys and I'll be checking in periodically (or more if school isn't how I think it will be).

Hugs and Smiles to all!