2011

Today, it finally started to warm up...good thing...Matt got a flat going out on New Year's Eve...so was calling into work to let them know he would be late...only to be called back 5 minutes later...they decided to close the restaurant...the weather was so bad....so he changed the tire, and went to his girlfriends....which was closer then home. Then yesterday, on the way home...he gets a second flat...Steven thinks the spare was underinflated...and the tires were bad...so it caused it to just blow.....So today was spent taking tires off, taking them into the store, then putting tires back on...thankfully the bitter cold was not there...nor the wind!!!! And now I feel better about him having good tires on the car....my checkbook is not liking it.

As promised...here is this weeks post....first, I needed a Guy card...so this was quick.

Most of you know I'm not a big fan of coloring...so this is a good card for me!!!
Next...I pulled these out of my pile...they were from a past swap!!!

I need to finish up class projects for after Leadership...and then get gifts for my roomates done, and swaps....Spent too much time reading Harry Potter today!!!

Hey All!!

Sorry I have been so missing in action.....My company Christmas Party was last nite...and I was in charge of it...and so I have been very busy...things should return to normal soon!!! The party was beautiful...came off with no hitches...We had it at the Cliff House. Food was fabulous. The place was fabulous....although I want to try and schedule earlier next year so we can get a room with a fireplace...was the only touch missing!!! I won one of the Door Prizes...a Belgian Waffle Maker....guess what we had for b-fast...Yumm!!!! Will put pictures as soon as they get back from the photographer!!!

So thought I'd post a few pics....

These were last months Stamper 10 projects....will post this months in a few days...need to get the boxes cleaned out!!!

These were in my pile, I think they were from a swap!!!! They aren't marked, so I'm thinking it was my Stamping Friends Club Swap ...we did back in October.

Swap Gift Card, and a Tip....

Here is the Swap Gift Card Holder I did for our party today...as promised...

She came out really cute...the picture does not do her justice....she is attached to the cutest little suitcase....I need to make another one...this was a great idea Kim!!!(Kim hosted the event, and came up with the gift card exchange!!! I got a cute card and gift card holder form Sandy...will post it later!!!

Haven't done a tip in ages...so thought I would do one!!!

Look closely at the corner punched photo holders...we do not carry a punch like that...this is how I made it....

Punch one of the 5 Petal Flowers out....

Next, take your square Punch, and align it up from 2 points..and punch...a perfect v-shaped photo corner!!!

Fall into Winter

Hello all....I finally feel as if I'm catching up!!! Will surely do so this next week!!! Such a good feeling!!!

Friday was a fun day at work as I set up Christmas trees and decorations....will finish up on Monday and Tuesday along with getting Children Christmas party and Company Dinner gifts all wrapped. At home I'm about done all the gifts that need to be mailed, on to the kids here at home!!!

Thought I would share some more out of my pile of cards here....

These were from last months RMI meeting....I think our swap was Birthday...as all of mine were of that theme....the cupcake one was done by Leatha...it is a slide out pop-up card...too cute, and the Pear card was by Theresa....thanks guys.

These 2 I believe were from last months Stampin' Friends...the projects that we worked on!!!

I'm Back!!!!

Boy, it seems like since forever since I posted...I do apologise....life has been crazy. First there was the show, then I worked a 40 hour week this past week, haven't done that in a while....so I need to learn how to re adjust my time!!!

Today was my day off...and it started out cold and blustery and raw.....but I spent the day with some great people, we went to a Scottish Tea at Montague's, downtown....yummy!!! Then off to Van Briggle pottery for some shopping and a tour. Fun!!!

So now I'm, back home and catching up!!!

I have a stack of cards on my desk waiting to be posted on here....and so I will just start posting...they are in no particular order, no rhyme or reason...and hopefully I can remember what they were from!!!

This first one was one of the projects we did at a workshop last month....it uses the Poppin' Pastels technique. While my group loved the technique, they weren't too crazy about using the darker colors...and I must say I agree with them, so if you try this technique out...use light pastels.

This was a swap that one of my stamp clubs did last month...it was for Thank you cards....and this was my contribution...will post the other swaps later...they are still packed away in my bag....

Speaking of that...you should see my office....I'm still sorting thru the show...and so there are bags and boxes everywhere....Ugh....no more shows after the one I have this weekend....if you want to go to a good craft fair...there is one at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Security....stop by an say "hi"!!

Well, the snow that has been trying to fall all day, has started...we shall see what this brings...I may be home tomorrow, and if I am, will definatly post!!!

Playing Catch Up Again!!!

I have a box on my computer desk, that I place things I want to post on my Blog....needless to say...it is full!!! And I am way behind!!! These were swaps from our Yearly Celebration at Rocky Mountain Inslingers in August....I am so sorry to not get them on here sooner....It's looking like, with work, I am only going to be posting on here 3-4 times a week....

Our Swap for August was a Tag Theme....

The first 2 were very collagey and done by Cindy and Naomi!!!

Here we have Carol's and Linda's...great job!!!

And here is Theresa's!!!

And lastly, my tag!!! Enjoy!!!

Bad Luck/ No Luck??

We have had a rash of car problems this past month...Steven has fixed or had fixed, everyones car at least once...some more then once this past month....Yesterday...got into my car...and it was again deader then a doornail...this, after replacing the battery 2 weeks ago...this time it was the starter....which is being caused by an oil leak that is dripping on it...it shorted out...he fixed the starter, but needs to get the oil leak fixed or it will happen again....it's always something!!! CARS...

I was able to use his truck, and get to work today..and he was able to fix it...and use my car to get to school...so in the end God was watching out for us!!! I worked thru lunch, anticipating leaving early to get him the truck for school...so I was able to leave early, run the few errands I had...and I will have some time to myself later this week...WOOHOO!!!! Thought I would post a few swap cards from Phyllis' a few weekends ago....We did Fall...so lots of yummy colors!!!

Catchin' Up on Catchin' Up!!!

Sometimes it feels like the harder you try and swim....the more you are just treading water....today is a catch up day for me!!! Along with running errands this afternoon!!! I do feel like I'm starting to get into a routine with work and SU and all...so that is a very good thing!!!! I have plans for my Sunday Downline meeting almost finished...will post some pictures later!!! We are doing an Ice Cream Social theme...and it has really been fun. The wheels have been turning for my November meeting!!!

Thought I would share the swaps we did at our Rocky Mountain Inkslingers Meeting last week....Our theme was from the previous months demo...Vintage or Birds....

These were done by Elaine and Carol...Wonderful!!!

These were Cindy's and Leatha's wonderful creations!!!

And last, this was Kim's. Great swaps!!!

And this was my contribution....going with the bird theme!!!
Lastly...here are two more Convention Swaps....

Club Swaps

This needs to be quick, I need to leave for work in a few minutes...but wanted to get a post up!!!!

These are the cards that we swapped at our Stamping Friends meeting this past week at Stephanie's house. Yummy food and great company!!! Our theme for projects was Christmas in July, and for the swap some did Christmas, and some did summer!!!!








Lasty is my swap...I did Christmas!!!!

RMI June Swap

Ever have one of those days...you plan to get soo....much done...and everything you do, takes 2X longer then expected!!! That's me today!!! Well, I did get the swap as promised, all scanned in.....

These are Cindy's and Leatha's.....

I'm not sure who did this one...but I love it!!!
This one is a box by Nancy...and I apologize for the scan...my camera is in my purse...and I'm afraid if I take it out to use...I will forget to put it back...and I have a family reunion this Saturday...and would be so sad if I forgot my camera!!!

And lastly...this is my swap....now can you figure out what our theme was.....RED, WHITE, AND BLUE....WooHoo!!!!!

Happy Memorial Day

Just wanted to post a HUGE Thank you to all Veterens, past and present for ALL you have done to make my life the way it is today....what more can we say...we can not thank you all enough!!!! We all need to think about what we have, and how dear it is to us, and how easily it can be taken away....

Here are some of the swaps from all this months Sunday Stamp Day...I could only find 3...not sure if I missed some or if I got projects mixed up with swaps....but will post projects tomorrow.....told you I had a stack to post!!!

These were the swaps I recieved....

And this was my swap...again...I was trying to use up some older paper I have on hand....Remember if you come by on my monthly Stampin' Free For All....I have lots of this paper out to use up!!!
Also...I will be sending out an e-mail to all, but our Stamp Club Garage Sale is this coming Saturday....8:30-noon. 5245 Twinkle Way in Old Farm Area....Lots of good deals!!! If you need directions...e-mail me!!!

Stay tuned for tomorrow...I will have the list of Stamps that will be retiring, along with the accessories that will also be retiring. Accessories need to be ordered immediatly, ad when they are gone...they are GONE. Stamps will be available until June 30. Don't wait!!!! I will get my list of sets that I will be selling up as soon as possible...they are first come, first serve!!!!

Swaps and Jobs!!!

Here are the swaps from last weekend....






Such talent....we do need to start signing the backs....as I'm not sure who's is who's!?!?! I do know that the boot one is Karens', the hammer one is Sandys', the antique car is Phyllis', and I'm assuming the pink tulip is Abbeys' as I knew she did pink, not a manly card!!! If you want to claim yours leave a comment!!!!

Got a phone call from the US Census yesterday...guess what...I'm gonna be a Census Ennumerator.....my only fear is, since this is a rural area, I'm hoping I get a more populated area!!! There are some creepy areas out here!!! WE shall see...training is next week....Then went and dropped off an application at Current....I would love to work there or Paper Direct...so we shall see....but when I got home there was a call in from Academy Interenational School for an interview tomorrow!!!! I think this is a position for next school year...WooHoo!!!! And I just renewed my application with District 20 yesterday!!! So maybe things are picking up!!!

Fantastic Day of Stamping

Yesterday was our Stamping Friends Stamp Sunday at Phyllis' Home...and it was such a welcome relief, I didn't realize how stressed out I was getting over the Rocky Mountain Rubber Hi Show.....so much to do....so if I don't blog on here for a few days...dont' get worryed...I'll try to get on at least every few days!!!! Yesterday was fantastic friendship, fantastic stamping, fantastic food!!!!, fantastic swaps, and fantastic projects......I still have not unpacked my bags...so I only have my swap and project....

Our swap theme was "Manly" Cards...so this was my card....can actually be used for anything....but will do for a man!!!!

Our project theme was Nature...so this was what I came up with....I just love this bird stamp from the Always set!!!! Most of the paper was discontinued older stuff...so this is a good use to use it up constructivly!!!!

Lost Swap Card....and my Mailbox!!!!

Well...was cleaning out some shelves...and finally came across the lost swap card from last week...

It's one of those cards that the scan doesn't do it justice....the white stamped areas are on window sheet....so they came out really crisp!!! I love the hat pin!!!!

These are from my mailbox, back from Valentines and St. Patricks Day!!!
This one is from my Awesome friend Abbey Larson....I should have scanned it on red paper...it has a black border...very nice, simple card!!!!

This one is from a long distance friend in Illinois, Karen Bricker. She used the Slit Punch border that we did in Stamper's 10 this past year!!!

And lastly, this delightful St Patty's Day card from my dear friend Donna Loughridge.

I want to thank all of you...I love getting the mail!!!!

Another Windy Day

Does the wind make me frustrated...I think it does... Hello ladies...have been a bit frustrated with all of this job searching...so today I headed over to the AARP office...to enroll in a program they have to train and help place displaced workers like me......so say a prayer...I'm pretty sure I've been approved for the program...just waiting on the last phone call...then I hope I get a good placement!!!! It's only part time and minimum wage...but that's better then what else I've been getting....especially since my unemployment is about to run out....This economy has got to turn around soon!!!!

Enough of that...here are the swaps I got last week at the Rocky Mountain Inkslingers Meeting....



OK...I did a really cute card...and I made extra...so I'd have copies of it...and do you think I can find it.....And life gets more perplexing...I think I will stop while I'm ahead!!!

One last post...I just went outside to let Rusty out...and the skies are just grey with ...I wasn't sure.....So I went outside....Big mistake...it wasn;t smokey smeolling which I was afraid it was....but after I came i all I could smell was dirt....so it muct jsut be the wind stirring up the dust...but now My eyes are killing me...and I'm having difficulty breathing.....so off to take an allergy pill....Sure hope this wind dies down soon.....I feel like Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz!!!