Before we get started on the subject matter of today’s blog I need to send a big-ol‘ shout to my youngest son, Chad. Today was the last day of school. Yipee!
Ok, now to the subject at hand. My friend Barb came over for our ‘play’ date yesterday. We didn’t do much in the way of stamping, but did enjoy going out to lunch and just visiting.
With our three dogs, she is accustomed to them ‘greeting’ her at the door. They more or less jump all over her, lick her to bits and finally settle down to her visit.
This dear lady surprised them, she bought this huge jar of puppy treats for them. They didn’t get out of her bag and she had given them each one. Talk about quiet puppies, I’ve never seen them settle down so quickly. I need to leave treats at the front door.
Anyway, they settled down quickly. I had to ‘do’ something with this container.
I hope you will enjoy these pictures!
This is the back of the treat container This is the front of the treat container This is a 3X3 card I made (inspired by the container) Here is another view of the 3X3 card, I hope you can see popped up detail of his face.
I choose colors that not only coordinated with the Theme of the project but also with my kitchen.
Blog candy will start today. It is gonna be a good pot this time as well. Our last blog candy winner, Theresa, I will make the post tomorrow with your goodies. I’ve even included a few ‘extra’s‘ I hope you will enjoy.
To begin our blog candy you can expect to receive a variety of sizzix die cuts. Including some felt flowers! Remember you may post any where on my blog. I will be drawing the next blog candy on July 6! Please enjoy my blog! Kick the tires and take it for a spin!
I know I have done alot of different butterflies, I love the contrast of the red on this one. The glitter and bling of the crystals doesn’t show up very well, but in person the card is very pretty.
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It is almost the last day of school. Tomorrow the kids get to call it quits for the summer. My youngest, Chad is so excited since tomorrow is field day. He decided he didn’t need one ‘Lunchable’, but two, this way he is assured he won’t be too hungry forall of the activities.
I have a comment on the blog candy winner, but Teresa, I still haven’t received an email from you. Please contact me at ms.rhetta@verizon.net with your snail mail info!
I bet you think this is for a card maybe a layering piece of some kind. This beautiful blue butterfly sits atop some yellow card stock and some decorative paper card stock, and it is a barrette!
If you check out my blog the basic instructions for making these butterflies can be foud there. I hope you’ll check them out an dmake some creations of your own!
Theresa said…
What a clever idea! Thanks for the tutorial.
May 2, 2008 12:20 AM
I put the names in a hat and drew a name it was Theresa, so please contact me. Also, I know you posted comments more than once, this is just one of the ones I found.
To everyone who posted, thank you so much for all the nice comments, encouraging words and just ‘playing along with me’.
I will start blog candy again soon, so continue to read and enjoy the blog!
Take care and enjoy!
ps — theresa if you sent me an email I have not received it. Please resend to ms.rhetta@verizon.net.
The clip board was picked up from AC moore, I used it as a post it holder, i love the size. The little pen was part of a set of 6 in the Target dollar bin, and of course the DP was part of what I had on hand. I even put one of my butterflies on the pin to finish off the project.
As many of you know I have rekendled my passion for playing the violin. I am currently looking for a private tutor and hopefully can take some lessons during the not-so busy summer.
Not much to blog this afternoon, just a reminder that tonight is the last chance to post comments to the blog. I will be drawing blog candy tomorrow afternoon after Bible Study.
It has been a beautiful day here, and our Michael’s had the $1.00 calendar dollar clear stamps, of course I bought 3 sets, one as a gift for my secret sister on split coast, one for me and one a friend asked me to pick up. They are glorious, now if I just had the time to put the ideas into practice.
Today, I made 5 hand made cards using the transparency butterflies, music and a black and white theme, I will be making more of these to go into the black and white swap. A reminder if you are particpating in this swap they are due on Friday June 6.
I put my creations into a paper box purse I created for my Bible Study group leader, I hope she will enjoy it, I needed a simple way of saying Thank you for the hard work she provides our group of ladies.
Stamp Happy, tomorrow I’ll probally use the random number generator to pull for the blog candy. I hope you will continue to enjoy my blog, next round of candy will probally start around June 10th.
It has been a busy day here in the Rodger household. Please read and enjoy the pictures and the blog!
Here is a view of the planter from the front. As you can see its two layers deep you will be able to see the planter in its entirity throughout this post. Including some pictures of my sweet hubby. This one is worth the view!
Blog candy drawing is going to be June 3rd, just a reminder. Please continue to post comments in my blog. Remember only US residents are elijible, however if I do have an overseas person I will send them a card or smaller goodie. Postage here in the States is becoming a nightmare!
I hope every one is enjoying this Sunday! I sure am, I made a quick trip to the store to buy ice cube trays, cole slaw and $1.00 stamps. Our Michael’s store is just a skip from the grocery. I bought the new calendar dollar stamps. I went through and pulled out four sets of them. Three as gifts one for me! They are adorable. I am so addicted to dollar stamps, you get so many goodies for so little! I’m all about value.
Here is a quick look at the planter from the side street looking toward the house, it is so beautiful!
Below is a side view of the platners, those hedges may be small now, but in a couple of years they will grow in and fill up the bed. The long term plan is to add hedges along the walk to bring even more attention to the house.
Here are is one more pic of the work part. Here you will see my sweet Michael finishing up the planting of the shrubs, they are azalea’s by the way.
So its late afternoon, the planter is complete, the husband is showered and now (you’re gonna love this picture) its time to rest!
Thats’ right, one tired hubby one nice recliner three dogs and a nap. I assure you he deserved the nap, the dogs in his eyes where just an added bonus. Shhh, he’s still sleeping! Tonight we will enjoy BBQ brisket, he has been one busy guy!
I hope every one continues to enjoy their sunday! Happy Stamping!