sheetload of cards

As I promised yesterday...here is a picture of my SheetLoad of Cards. I started out with the sketch and measurements from the June copy of the eZine. I choose designer paper that I love from the Berry Bliss package making sure that all the pieces I was choosing could work together in some way and amazingly I did! For the solid card stock I used Purely Pomegranate and the base of the cards are all PTI white which is as we all know perfect due to the weight and ease of writing on it. I have a couple of birthday cards in there, a couple of encouragement, thinking of you, thank you, and a "hi" card. All but three of the cards were made with $1 stamps as directed in the eZine this month. It was a great idea...I'm very pleased and have already used two of the cards!

I would totally suggest that you go HERE and download this eZine. It also gives you directions for just one card and for doubling the recipe but I think I'll suggest they also type out the directions for only making half the cards. I think I would use it much more often if I were making just five.

Today we are going to Cruisin' for Hospice which is, as you've probably guessed, a car show/fund raiser for our Hospice Friends group. Todd and I went last year but he is working over time this morning and will head straight to bed when he gets home so the boys and I will go. I don't recall any of the cars looking like the one I have here but I thought it was funny! I still have to exercise before we leave so I should scoot!

Have a super Saturday!

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: Announcing the "Readers Choice Guest Artist" contest

I know you guys kinda like me so I thought maybe you could help me to be the "Readers Choice Guest Artist" for the SheetLoad of Cards eZine. All you have to do is go to the post I have linked you to below, comment that you nominate me and we'll be all set! I know, I know...shameless promotion!

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: Announcing the "Readers Choice Guest Artist" contest

I suppose I should tell you that if you want to nominate someone other than me that is certainly fine too...I'll cry...but it is fine. You all know that I'm kidding right? You may not nominate anyone but me! No really just kidding...nominate someone you feel is worthy!

yummy!

I'm going to tell you right at the beginning that this recipe and the package is a CASE from Michelle Wooderson. If you don't visit her blog regularly...you should!

Okay, the recipe is called Tropical Blondie's. They have semi sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, coconut, and Macadamia. Add to those flavors the pineapple juice and coconut extract in the batter and what do you have? One incredibly yummy Blondie! HERE is the post where she has the recipe for us. Please know that I'm not a baker so the fact that these came out and people like them just tickles me to death! You'll also see that I packaged mine the same way she did. I sincerely hope that CASEing is the best form of flattery! The card stock, ink, and images are from PTI. I never thought I would want to use a set like this but being successful with this recipe and the packaging has me thinking that I will be giving out homemade treats more often!

Oh, image swap participants...I got your swaps in the mail to you yesterday! I had a couple of glitches here and there but overall it was a great swap and I hope you are all happy with your results!

Come back tomorrow and see the SheetLoads of Cards that I made last night. Yep, I made all 10 of the cards in one evening. It was a little more difficult then I had expected to embellish 10 cards mostly because I kept going back to the same type of embellishments and I wanted to be unique on each one. If I didn't have such a problem using Prima's I think it would have been easier. I would have no problem sending any of these out with my name on them though. See you then!

Have a fantastic Friday!

awww...you guys are too sweet!

As I received the image swap packages I found that some of you ladies sent me a little thank you. I got some super cute cards, a couple of Studio G stamp sets, some card charms, a couple of card kits, and a couple of post-it notes. I just want you to know that I love them all! Thank you so much for being so sweet! I can't wait to get to work stamping! Speaking of the image swap...all but one will be sent today. Woohoo! Vickilyn...please e-mail me as I have a question for you.


So, yeah...that is it for today you guys. Sorry I'm so boring! I actually have lots to do today so I should probably get going!

Have a thankful Thursday!

picture frame

I bought an ugly picture frame some time ago with the intent of covering it with some cute paper and making it into something lovely. I think I did it! This paper is from Imaginisce and is called Tiptoe Through Tulips. It is a double sided paper so I used the opposite side for the bottom third. The satin ribbon is from PTI. The words are from one of SU!'s rub-on packs. Yes, I know that the font's are different on the words but I like the eclectic look of it. Now be honest girls...do you like it? I like it but Todd doesn't and usually when this happens...he is the one who is correct.

On another, exciting note...there are big things a comin'! I would suggest that you check Katie's blog HERE a couple of times today. Then you should come back here and tell me how excited you are, k?

And, Image Swappers, I have received ALL the images so I will be swapping them out today and getting to the post office with them tomorrow or Friday! Watch your mailbox early next week!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

teacher gift

Good morning! The last day for the student teacher that Kyler has had this year is this Friday so I knew I needed to get my butt in gear yesterday and make the monogram cards that I've been thinking of. Here they are! Miss C is not at all a girlie girl. As a matter of fact the job position that she just accepted is in Alaska. Can you believe it? She is going to drive about 2500 miles to get to her new job. WOW! Anyway, since she isn't a girlie girl and her favorite color is approximately the color of Wild Wasabi I decided to use the Jersey Shore designer paper from SU! to make her cards. So all the paper (except the PTI white) is from SU! along with the Wild Wasabi and Pumpkin Pie ink. Do you love the monograms? They are by Just Rite and I bought mine from Taylored Expressions store (which I can't link you to for some reason right now. It's www.tayloredexpressions.com). A great price and super fast shipping. The set I got is called Curlz Font DIY Monogram Stamper Kit. It comes with three different borders (the one I used is a flower), a large Curlz alphabet, 2 medium Curlz alphabets, and the wooden stamp mount. I also purchased the small letters/numbers to make a custom border. I have to say the stamp inked easily and stamped evenly. I'm very happy overall with this purchase!

On a personal note. The intern interview went well. It looks like I will offer her the job. I'm quite excited about what this means for the kids of the church. They get to have a counselor from our church for camp and have a summer program. It should be lots of fun! Now...if we would all pray collectively that I find a person to fill our nursery position I would appreciate it!

A note for image swap participants. I have all but one of the packages. The one I'm waiting for is from Canada and I'm truly hoping this isn't one of those cases where the postal service (on both ends) takes a month to get things here. I will have these in the mail one way or the other by Friday though, k? You guys will be so happy not only with the wide variety of images that you will receive but also by the quality of the stamped image. VERY nice!

Alright, you all have a terrific Tuesday! See ya tomorrow!

last graduation card

So here is the card that I made for the sweet young lady that works in the nursery at my church. She is graduating from Central this year (with a 3.97 gpa...wow!) and as we have in the past my committee decided to give her a card with a Visa gift card inside along with out thanks. She really has done an amazing job with the nursery and our kids. All the kids love her!

Anyway, this card melds two stamp company's together. PaperTrey Ink's Women of Life set and Cornish Heritage Farms Motivational Centers. As you can tell the colors are Basic Black, Groovy Guava, Old Olive, River Rock (the only part
about the card I don't like) and PTI White. I also used SU!'s Groovy Guava Designer Prints paper. Accessories would be Dimensionals and Groovy Guava stitched grosgrain.

I must say that I'm totally in love with Lisa's Motivational Centers sentiment set. I love what they all say and you really should go check them out! There are lots of exciting things going on over at CHF!!!

It is an exciting day at work today. I get to, for the first time in three years, interview a young lady for the intern position that we have for the Children's Ministry! It is difficult to fill this position usually as it doesn't pay enough for a person to stay in town to take the job but makes an excellent 2nd income. The intern gets to go to camp, help with VBS, and plan/execute a short summer program. All in all it is a fun job...for the right person. I really hope it works out as I think a summer program would be great for the church!

Alright...I'm done babbling! Have a great Monday and I'll "see" you tomorrow!

well...

I never did hear back from Charmaine so the boys picked a new number and the new winner is.....

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Love the idea and sentiment behind it. Glory from Lorie. I would love to be a lucky to receive this. Great knews on Kyler. both of my children went to Christian schools through 1st grade, and it was some of their best years. I will be sending you warmth, we can spare some..lol

May 28, 2008 12:28:00 PM PDT

Yay Chris! Just e-mail me your snail mail information and I'll get your one sheet book out to you!

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: The June issue is ready for download...

Here is a link to the new SheetLoads of Card eZine. They are featuring layouts to use with $1 stamps. Check it out!

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: The June issue is ready for download...

another worm...

Here is another card that I made with Making the Grade. I needed a graduation card for Todd's nephew. He is graduating from high school this year and already is accepted into engineering school in Milwaukee. I think the worm is still too cute but the card is definitely masculine. I know that Matthew won't care what his card looks like but his mom, grandma and aunt will love this card! Like my man bow? That's what I've heard other people call that knot and I think it is so funny! I wasn't sure about putting the tree on the designer paper but I kinda like it. Other than the images the rest of the card is from Stampin' Up! The paper is Wild Wasabi, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, and Apple Cider designer paper. The ink in Palette in Burnt Umber and I used my COPICS to color my image. I know that my photos don't show it much but I really am getting better about the shading and such with my COPICS. IRL this little worm has depth and is a cutie!

Oh, I saw P.S. I Love You yesterday afternoon. My goodness that was a tough one for me to watch. Interestingly I was the same age as Holly when Kyler's dad died. Actually it was the day after my 30th birthday. I can relate in some form with every part of that movie especially the end where she realizes that Gerry is gone for good. It is good to accept the loss and be able to move on but it is hard to realize (for real...know it in your head and heart) that it has happened. If you haven't seen the movie yet...rent it, curl up with a box of tissues and enjoy the love and emotion that the movie brings up.

If Charmaine doesn't get back to me by noon today I'll have the boys pick another number and I'll announce a new name as winner of the Glory from Lorie so check back later just in case.

Have a fantastic Sunday everyone!

***Edited to say...oh, my goodness ladies! I have just watched the YouTube video (HERE) about CHF's new scrapblocks. Looks like a great tool for stamping. Take about 5 minutes and watch the video! :o) Your welcome...I love to enable!***